RIVERBOUND SHUTTLES LLC
Selway River Vehicle Shuttle Services
VEHICLE SHUTTLE SERVICE AGREEMENT — TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read all terms carefully before submitting this agreement.
1. Services Provided
RiverBound Shuttles LLC (“Operator”) agrees to transport Client’s vehicle(s) from the designated put-in location to the designated take-out location by the confirmed take-out date. The Operator will make every reasonable effort to ensure the safe, careful, and timely delivery of Client’s vehicle(s). Operator shall not be liable for delays caused by road closures, extreme weather, mechanical failures, unforeseeable natural events, or circumstances beyond the Operator’s reasonable control.
2. Vehicle Condition & Client Responsibility
Client warrants that their vehicle(s) are in safe, operable, and legally registered condition at the time of shuttle. Client warrants that their vehicle(s) carry current, valid auto insurance in good standing, including both liability and comprehensive coverages. Client is required to submit insurance information for every vehicle to the Operator prior to the confirmed shuttle date. Failure to provide this documentation may result in cancellation of the shuttle and forfeiture of the fuel deposit. Client is responsible for removing all valuables from vehicles prior to shuttle. RiverBound Shuttles LLC assumes no liability for personal items left in vehicles, pre-existing damage, mechanical failure occurring during transport, tire failure, damage caused by other vehicles, or any damage resulting from road conditions on any routes necessary for the movement of client vehicle(s). Client agrees that keys will be left in the agreed-upon location per Operator’s instructions. Client acknowledges they are financially responsible for any damages to their vehicle(s) before, during, and after the shuttle.
Client agrees to deliver their vehicle(s) with a full tank of fuel at the time of drop-off. Fueling at the Darby or Conner, Montana gas stations prior to drop-off is acceptable. As fuel consumption varies by vehicle type and road conditions, a full tank ensures adequate fuel for safe completion of the shuttle including remote backcountry segments. Vehicles delivered with less than a full tank will be subject to a $25.00 fueling service fee plus the actual cost of fuel purchased, reimbursable to the Operator upon request.
If Client’s vehicle is towing a trailer at the time of shuttle, Client assumes full liability for the trailer and all its contents. Client must confirm whether the trailer is covered under their existing auto insurance policy and provide proof of such coverage along with their vehicle insurance documentation. RiverBound Shuttles LLC assumes no liability for any damage, loss, or theft involving trailers or their contents during the shuttle period.
3. Fuel Deposit — Non-Refundable
A fuel deposit of $100.00 per vehicle is required at the time of booking to secure the shuttle date. Clients shuttling multiple vehicles must submit a separate fuel deposit for each vehicle listed on this agreement. All fuel deposits are non-refundable under all circumstances, including Client cancellation, no-show, or any reason not qualifying as a Force Majeure event as defined in Section 5. The deposit covers the Operator’s fuel and travel cost allocation for Client’s reserved date. In the event that additional fuel is required to transport Client’s vehicle(s) from the put-in to the take-out location, Client agrees to reimburse RiverBound Shuttles LLC for any additional fuel costs incurred beyond the deposit amount.
4. Payment Terms
The remaining balance of the shuttle fee is due in full prior to the commencement of shuttle service. Electronic payments must be received by 6:00am Mountain Standard Time (MST) on the morning of the shuttle date. Cash and check payments may be arranged directly with the Operator. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, or electronic payment as arranged with the Operator. Returned checks are subject to a $35 returned check fee. Failure to remit full payment prior to the reserved shuttle date will result in the vehicle(s) not being shuttled and forfeiture of the fuel deposit. A 3% card processing fee will be applied to all online and card payments. Clients wishing to avoid this fee may pay by cash or check as arranged directly with the Operator.
5. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made FIVE (5) OR MORE DAYS prior to the scheduled shuttle date: Client forfeits the non-refundable fuel deposit. No additional charges will be assessed and any additional payments made will be refunded.
Cancellations made FEWER THAN FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the scheduled shuttle date: Client forfeits the non-refundable fuel deposit AND is responsible for 50% of the total shuttle fee as a cancellation charge.
Same-day cancellations or no-shows: Client forfeits the fuel deposit AND is responsible for 100% of the total shuttle fee.
Force Majeure / Big Water Exception: In the event of (a) an official closure order issued by the U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, or other applicable government or land management agency that prevents legal access to the river or take-out road; (b) a water level or gauge reading that triggers an official closure or creates conditions widely documented as impassable or life-threatening by the relevant agency; or (c) a natural disaster, flood event, or unforeseeable natural event that makes the shuttle route impassable — the Operator will issue a full credit toward a future shuttle date, valid for one (1) calendar year. Refunds of the fuel deposit under Force Majeure are at the sole discretion of the Operator and are not guaranteed. The Operator’s determination of Force Majeure conditions is final.
RiverBound Shuttles LLC knows the Selway doesn’t follow anyone’s itinerary — high water happens, and we’re here to figure it out with you!
6. Operator’s Liability Limitation
RiverBound Shuttles LLC’s total liability to Client for any claim arising out of or relating to shuttle services shall not exceed the total shuttle fee paid by Client. The Operator is not liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages of any kind. The Operator will make every commercially reasonable effort to safeguard Client’s vehicle(s) and will document vehicle condition at pick-up and drop-off with photographs retained on file.
7. Road & Access Conditions
Client acknowledges that Selway River shuttle routes often involve forest service roads, primitive roads, and remote terrain. The Operator reserves the right to refuse or modify a shuttle if road conditions are deemed unsafe for travel, if the access road is closed by authorities, or if weather creates hazardous conditions. In such cases, the Operator will notify Client as soon as reasonably possible and a full credit will be issued toward a future date.
8. Client Acknowledgment & Assumption of Risk
By signing below, Client acknowledges that vehicle shuttling in remote wilderness areas carries inherent risks including, but not limited to, road hazards, wildlife, falling debris, other vehicles, and extreme weather. Client voluntarily assumes these risks and agrees that RiverBound Shuttles LLC has disclosed them. Client represents that they have read, understand, and agree to all terms of this Agreement.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Idaho County, Idaho, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding vehicle shuttle services and supersedes all prior communications, representations, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by both parties.
11. Payment Authorization & Service Fees
By signing this agreement, Client agrees to pay RiverBound Shuttles LLC all fees outlined above. In the event that any maintenance, repair, or other necessary service costs are incurred in connection with Client’s vehicle(s) during the shuttle period, Client agrees to reimburse RiverBound Shuttles LLC for all such costs plus a $50.00 incident fee, and $75.00 per hour for any time spent addressing the issue beyond the first hour, payable promptly upon request. If a payment method is on file, Client authorizes RiverBound Shuttles LLC to charge it for any amounts due.
RiverBound Shuttles LLC operates on United States Forest Service (USFS) public lands. Operations are subject to applicable USFS regulations, permits, and land use conditions.
This contract is legally binding upon signature by both parties. Please retain a copy for your records.