Legal

Summit Slopes Transportation Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the use of services provided by DC3 Distribution LLC, doing business as Summit Slopes Transportation ("Summit Slopes," "Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By booking transportation services, accessing our website, or utilizing any transportation arranged through Summit Slopes Transportation, you ("Client," "Passenger," or "Customer") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

1. Company Information

Summit Slopes Transportation is operated by:
DC3 Distribution LLC
DBA Summit Slopes Transportation
Owner: Steve Raguskus

The Company provides private transportation reservation, coordination, dispatch, and transportation management services throughout Utah and surrounding areas.

2. Reservation Acceptance

All reservations are subject to availability and acceptance by Summit Slopes Transportation.

We reserve the right to decline, modify, or cancel any reservation due to:

  • Weather conditions
  • Road closures
  • Vehicle availability
  • Safety concerns
  • Passenger misconduct
  • Force majeure events
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

3. Rates and Payment

All rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Rates may include airport fees, applicable taxes, and gratuity.
  • Additional charges may apply for extended wait times, additional stops, route deviations, holiday service, excessive luggage, cleaning fees, vehicle damage, or special requests.
  • Full payment may be required prior to service.
  • Corporate accounts may be invoiced according to approved account terms.

Summit Slopes reserves the right to modify rates at any time.

4. Cancellation Policy

Unless otherwise stated in a separate agreement:

Airport Transfers:

  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to scheduled pickup may receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 24 hours of pickup may be charged up to the full reservation amount.

Hourly Charters:

  • Cancellations within 72 hours of service may be charged up to the full reservation amount.

Special Events, Holidays, and Peak Demand Dates:

  • Reservations may be non-refundable.

No-shows may be charged the full reservation amount.

5. Wait Time Policy

Complimentary wait time may be provided at the Company's discretion.

Additional waiting time beyond the complimentary period may result in additional charges.

Passengers are responsible for maintaining communication regarding delays.

6. Passenger Conduct

Passengers shall:

  • Comply with all applicable laws.
  • Follow driver instructions.
  • Wear seat belts when available.
  • Refrain from illegal drug use.
  • Refrain from smoking or vaping inside vehicles.
  • Avoid conduct that may endanger the driver, vehicle, or other passengers.

The Company reserves the right to terminate service without refund if passenger conduct threatens safety or damages property.

7. Property Damage and Cleaning Fees

Passengers are financially responsible for any damage caused to a vehicle by themselves, their guests, or members of their party.

Additional charges may be assessed for:

  • Excessive cleaning
  • Vomit or bodily fluid cleanup
  • Interior damage
  • Exterior damage
  • Burns
  • Broken components
  • Lost equipment

Charges will be based upon actual repair, replacement, or cleaning costs.

8. Lost and Found

Summit Slopes Transportation is not responsible for items left in vehicles.

Reasonable efforts will be made to return recovered property; however, no guarantee is made regarding recovery.

Shipping and handling expenses are the responsibility of the passenger.

9. Weather, Road Conditions, and Delays

Travel times are estimates only.

Summit Slopes Transportation shall not be liable for delays resulting from:

  • Weather
  • Traffic
  • Road conditions
  • Accidents
  • Construction
  • Airport delays
  • Government actions
  • Mechanical failures
  • Events outside the Company's reasonable control

No guarantee is made regarding arrival times.

Passengers are encouraged to schedule transportation with reasonable time allowances.

10. Independent Affiliate Operators

To meet transportation demand and provide service flexibility, Summit Slopes Transportation may arrange transportation through independent affiliate transportation providers and drivers.

Such affiliate operators:

  • Are independent businesses and/or independent contractors.
  • Are not employees of DC3 Distribution LLC.
  • Maintain their own licenses, permits, and insurance coverage.
  • Are independently responsible for operating their vehicles.
  • Must satisfy applicable insurance requirements established by Salt Lake City International Airport and other applicable regulatory authorities.

The use of an affiliate transportation provider constitutes acceptance of transportation services from an independent transportation operator.

11. Release of Liability for Affiliate Operators

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CLIENT, PASSENGER, AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE PASSENGER'S PARTY AGREE TO RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS:

  • DC3 Distribution LLC;
  • Summit Slopes Transportation;
  • Steve Raguskus;
  • Their officers, owners, members, managers, employees, agents, and representatives;

from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, lawsuits, damages, losses, expenses, costs, attorney fees, judgments, or causes of action arising out of or relating to:

  • The acts or omissions of an independent affiliate driver;
  • Vehicle accidents;
  • Personal injury;
  • Property damage;
  • Delays;
  • Transportation interruptions;
  • Conduct of independent affiliate operators;
  • Claims arising during transportation services provided by an affiliate operator.

The Client acknowledges that transportation services may be performed by independent transportation providers over whom Summit Slopes Transportation does not exercise day-to-day operational control.

12. General Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DC3 DISTRIBUTION LLC, SUMMIT SLOPES TRANSPORTATION, AND STEVE RAGUSKUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT DAMAGES;
  • INCIDENTAL DAMAGES;
  • CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES;
  • SPECIAL DAMAGES;
  • PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
  • LOST PROFITS;
  • LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES;
  • MISSED FLIGHTS;
  • MISSED EVENTS;
  • MISSED CONNECTIONS;
  • EMOTIONAL DISTRESS CLAIMS;

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY SUMMIT SLOPES TRANSPORTATION.

Any liability that cannot legally be excluded shall be limited to the amount paid for the transportation service giving rise to the claim.

13. Assumption of Transportation Risks

Passenger acknowledges that transportation by motor vehicle inherently involves risks, including:

  • Vehicle accidents
  • Road hazards
  • Weather conditions
  • Mechanical failures
  • Actions of third parties

By utilizing transportation services, Passenger voluntarily assumes all ordinary risks associated with ground transportation.

14. Indemnification

Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DC3 Distribution LLC, Summit Slopes Transportation, and Steve Raguskus from claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Passenger misconduct
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Damage caused by Passenger
  • Claims brought by members of Passenger's party

15. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

  • Severe weather
  • Natural disasters
  • Terrorism
  • Labor disputes
  • Government restrictions
  • Public emergencies
  • Road closures
  • Utility failures

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or transportation services shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Salt Lake County, Utah.

17. Attorney Fees

In any dispute arising under these Terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and related expenses.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning transportation services provided by Summit Slopes Transportation and supersede prior oral or written communications regarding such services.

20. Acceptance of Terms

By requesting, booking, purchasing, receiving, or utilizing transportation services from Summit Slopes Transportation, the Client and all passengers acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Affiliate Transportation Provider Acknowledgment & Liability Waiver

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

This Affiliate Transportation Provider Acknowledgment & Liability Waiver ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the undersigned passenger, client, booking party, and all members of the passenger's traveling party (collectively referred to as "Passenger") and DC3 Distribution LLC, doing business as Summit Slopes Transportation ("Summit Slopes").

By booking, accepting, receiving, or utilizing transportation services arranged through Summit Slopes Transportation, Passenger acknowledges and agrees to the following:

1. Acknowledgment of Affiliate Transportation Providers

Summit Slopes Transportation may, from time to time, arrange transportation services through independently owned and operated transportation providers, chauffeurs, drivers, and transportation companies ("Affiliate Providers").

Passenger acknowledges and agrees that Affiliate Providers:

  • Are independent businesses and/or independent contractors.
  • Are not employees of DC3 Distribution LLC.
  • Are not employees of Summit Slopes Transportation.
  • Are not agents, partners, joint venturers, or representatives of Summit Slopes Transportation for purposes of vehicle operation.
  • Maintain their own operational control over transportation services.
  • Maintain their own insurance policies, licenses, permits, and regulatory compliance obligations.

Passenger further acknowledges that Summit Slopes Transportation functions as a transportation reservation, dispatch, coordination, and management service and may arrange transportation through Affiliate Providers when necessary to fulfill transportation requests.

2. Insurance Disclosure

Passenger acknowledges that Affiliate Providers are responsible for maintaining insurance coverage required by applicable laws, regulations, and operating authorities.

To the best of Summit Slopes Transportation's knowledge, Affiliate Providers engaged to perform transportation services maintain insurance coverage that satisfies applicable operating requirements, including minimum insurance requirements established by Salt Lake City International Airport and other applicable governmental authorities.

Summit Slopes Transportation makes no independent warranty regarding the scope, limits, validity, collectability, or sufficiency of any Affiliate Provider's insurance coverage.

3. Assumption of Risk

Passenger understands and acknowledges that transportation by motor vehicle involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Vehicle collisions;
  • Driver error;
  • Third-party negligence;
  • Weather-related incidents;
  • Road hazards;
  • Mechanical failures;
  • Traffic conditions;
  • Injuries resulting from sudden stops or evasive maneuvers;
  • Acts of other motorists.

Passenger voluntarily assumes all ordinary and foreseeable risks associated with transportation services.

4. Release of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PASSENGER, ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES, THEIR HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, FAMILY MEMBERS, GUESTS, AND TRAVELING COMPANIONS, HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE:

DC3 DISTRIBUTION LLC;
SUMMIT SLOPES TRANSPORTATION;
STEVE RAGUSKUS;
THEIR MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS

FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, EXPENSES, OR ATTORNEY FEES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:

  • Transportation services provided by an Affiliate Provider;
  • Acts or omissions of an Affiliate Provider;
  • Vehicle accidents;
  • Personal injury;
  • Property damage;
  • Death;
  • Transportation delays;
  • Service interruptions;
  • Mechanical failures;
  • Conduct of independent drivers or transportation companies.

This release applies whether such claims are known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, and whether arising in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise.

5. Agreement to Seek Recovery from Responsible Parties

Passenger agrees that any claim arising from the operation of a vehicle by an Affiliate Provider shall be pursued directly against the responsible Affiliate Provider, driver, insurer, or other legally responsible third party.

Passenger agrees that Summit Slopes Transportation and Steve Raguskus shall not be considered the operator of any vehicle owned or controlled by an Affiliate Provider solely because transportation was arranged through Summit Slopes Transportation.

6. No Guarantee of Safety

While Summit Slopes Transportation endeavors to work with reputable transportation providers, Passenger acknowledges that no transportation service can guarantee absolute safety.

Passenger understands that Summit Slopes Transportation cannot and does not guarantee:

  • The actions of independent drivers;
  • Road conditions;
  • Weather conditions;
  • Third-party conduct;
  • Accident-free transportation.

7. Indemnification

Passenger agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless:

  • DC3 Distribution LLC;
  • Summit Slopes Transportation;
  • Steve Raguskus;
  • Their owners, officers, managers, employees, representatives, and agents

from and against any claims, demands, actions, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, settlements, judgments, and attorney fees arising out of:

  • Passenger conduct;
  • Passenger violation of law;
  • Claims asserted by members of Passenger's party;
  • Passenger's breach of this Agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY LIABILITY OF DC3 DISTRIBUTION LLC, SUMMIT SLOPES TRANSPORTATION, OR STEVE RAGUSKUS ARISING FROM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC RESERVATION GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DC3 DISTRIBUTION LLC, SUMMIT SLOPES TRANSPORTATION, OR STEVE RAGUSKUS BE LIABLE FOR:

  • CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES;
  • INCIDENTAL DAMAGES;
  • SPECIAL DAMAGES;
  • INDIRECT DAMAGES;
  • PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
  • LOST PROFITS;
  • LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES;
  • MISSED FLIGHTS;
  • MISSED EVENTS;
  • MISSED CONNECTIONS.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

Any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Salt Lake County, Utah.

10. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

PASSENGER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS, UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ITS TERMS.

Passenger further acknowledges that acceptance of transportation services arranged by Summit Slopes Transportation constitutes acceptance of this Agreement on behalf of all members of Passenger's traveling party.

By booking transportation through Summit Slopes Transportation, Passenger agrees to be bound by this Affiliate Transportation Provider Acknowledgment & Liability Waiver.