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Participation and payment of lesson confirms your agreement and compliance to our Terms & Conditions and Waiver Agreement

 

Terms & Conditions

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For All Classes

  • Should the regular instructor not be available a substitute teacher may be brought in.

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Scheduled Public Classes 

  • We do not offer any refunds or make-up classes for students that miss class due to illness, injury, personal scheduling conflicts or such like.

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Drop-In Classes (Those booked via our Book Online page)

  • Any cancellations or switching of classes can be made on the members section of our website.

  • We do not offer any refunds for cancellations made the day before class.

 

Private Classes​ 

  • After one trial class, classes should be purchased on a monthly basis to secure a time slot. Those who do not purchase classes on a monthly basis are at risk of losing their time slot without notice. 

  • Any incurred admission/parking fees and such like will be charged to the student(s)

  • Sessions are booked on a appointment basis, failure to attend will not be reimbursed. 

  • Students may reschedule one session per package if supported by a doctors note. For any serious injuries or illnesses classes can be rescheduled, we reserve the right to review the situation and pass judgement with complete discretion. 

  • All private lesson packages must be used within 2 months of purchase.​​

  • There will be no refunds or make-up classes for unforeseen closures of the venue due to bad weather or otherwise within 2 hours of the class starting or whilst the class is in progress. 

 

Package Deal Terms & Conditions

  • Package credits must be used within 2 months of purchase or as stated.

  • Bookings are scheduled on a first come first serve basis.

  • We require 24 hours notice in order to accommodate schedule changes.


Birthday Parties​

  • Cancellations made at least 7 days before the start date of the first class are eligible for refunds at 80% of the total price. Any cancellations made after this time are eligible for 60% of the total price. Any party props ordered are non-refundable. 

  • The booking party is responsible for providing an appropriate venue.

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Cancellations made by us

  • Should any cancellations need to be made by us for bad weather or otherwise, we will endeavor to contact students and/or their parents as soon as possible via email or text. 

  • For cancellations due to bad weather, students may participate in another class of equal value subject to availability and within 1 month of the class being cancelled.

  • For other cancellations made by us, we will offer participation in another class or a full refund.

 

Weather warnings

  • In the case class is scheduled and a weather warning appears in the area class will be cancelled. Cancelled sessions will be credited to a later date or to be used on other services.

  • Indoor classes will be canceled in the event of Red Rain, Typhoon 3 or higher.

  • Outdoor events can be postponed to a later date in the case of Amber rain, Thunderstorm warning in the area or higher. Appropriate notice should be given by the booking party regarding any reschedules.

Photos​

  • Photos taken during class may be used by Island Sports HK. If you have any objection to a particular photo please let us know!

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Waiver Agreement

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Island Sports LTD, PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, INDEMNIFICATION, GENERAL RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION (PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY, BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR LESSONS, YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR AND/OR YOUR MINOR’S LEGAL RIGHTS)

 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the services and activities, including, but not limited to, private/semi-private swim lessons and aqua-aerobics (collectively “ACTIVITIES”), provided by Island Sports LTD, and its agents, owners, officers, directors, principals, volunteers, participants, clients, customers, invitees, employees, independent contractors, insurers, facility operators, land and/or premises owners, and any and all other persons and entities acting in any capacity on its behalf (collectively “Island Sports LTD”), I, on behalf of myself, and/or on behalf of my minor child(ren)/ward(s), hereby agree to forever release, indemnify and discharge Island Sports LTD on behalf of myself, my spouse, legal partner, my children, my parents, my guardians, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estate, and all other persons and entities who could in any way represent me or act on my behalf as follows:

 

(1) RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Despite all known and unknown risks, I hereby expressly and voluntarily remise, release, acquit, satisfy and forever discharge Island Sports LTD and agree to hold it harmless of and from all, and all manner of action and actions or omission(s), cause and cause of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialities covenants, contracts, controversies, agreement, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, executions, claims and demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, including, but not limited to, any and all claims which allege negligent acts and/or omissions committed by Island Sports LTD, whether the action arises out of any damage, loss, personal injury, or death to me or my child(ren)/ward(s), while participating in or as a result of participating in any of the ACTIVITIES. This Release of Liability is effective and valid regardless of whether the damage, loss or death is a result of any act or omission on the part of Island Sports LTD.


(2) INDEMNIFICATION: I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, obligations, costs, damages and/or expenses whatsoever paid, incurred and/or suffered by Island Sports LTD, including, but not limited to, any and all attorneys’ fees, costs, damages and/or judgments Island Sports LTD incurs in the event that I or my minor child(ren)/ward(s) cause any injury, damage and/or harm to Island Sports LTD and/or any and all other persons and entities acting in any capacity on behalf of Island Sports LTD.


(3) ATTORNEYS’ FEES: I promise to indemnify Island Sports LTD for any attorneys’ fees and/or costs incurred to enforce this agreement, including all costs associated with any collection efforts. Further, should any debt and/or judgment accrue in favour of Island Sports LTD, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest shall accrue thereon at a rate of 18% per annum.

  

(4) TERMS OF AGREEMENT: I understand that this agreement extends forever into the future and will have full force and legal effect each and every time I or my child(ren)/ward(s) visit Island Sports LTD, whether at the current location or any other location or facility.


(5) VENUE/GOVERNING LAW: I agree that this agreement shall be governed by the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) and I hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the HKSAR with respect to all matters relating to this agreement.

 

(6) In the event of any discrepancy between the English version and the Chinese version of this agreement, the provisions of the English version shall prevail.

 

By participating in our lesson(s), I understand that I may be found by a court of law to have forever waived my and my child(ren)/ward(s) right to maintain any action against Island Sports LTD on the basis of any claim from which I have released Island Sports LTD and any released party herein. I have had a reasonable and sufficient opportunity to read and understand this entire document and consult with legal counsel, or have voluntarily waived my right to do so. I knowingly and voluntarily agree to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth herein. 

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