Clause 1: Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 "Platform" shall mean the digital infrastructure provided by Trip Express, encompassing the website (trip.express), mobile applications, and any subsequent technological iterations facilitating the booking of travel-related services.
1.2 "Agent" shall refer to Trip Express in its strict legal capacity as an Online Travel Agent (OTA) and intermediary platform responsible for marketing, sales distribution, and collecting online payments. The Agent does not assume the role of an organizer, principal, or operator of any physical travel service unless expressly stated otherwise in written form.
1.3 "Operator" or "Supplier" shall mean the independent, licensed third-party entity (e.g., Daily Travel for transport/tours, along with other verified airline, hotel, local tour operator, transfer company, or experience providers) ultimately responsible for the actual provision and physical execution of the travel service contracted through the Platform.
1.4 "Booking" or "Reservation" shall mean a formal request submitted by the User through the Platform to acquire a specific service provided by an Operator, subject to acceptance and confirmation by the execution of a Voucher.
1.5 "Voucher" or "E-Ticket" shall signify the electronic document issued by Trip Express on behalf of the Operator, serving as definitive proof of a confirmed transaction and entitling the User to receive the specified service from the Operator.
1.6 Interpretation: Words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa. The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect their legal interpretation. The term "including" shall be construed to mean "including without limitation".