TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

Coach: Carter Cook

Business: WavesandWheelz

Location: Coolangatta 

 

1. Acknowledgement of Risk

Surfing and skateboarding are physical activities that involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

    •    Falling

    •    Collisions with other participants, boards, or obstacles

    •    Changing ocean conditions

    •    Weather conditions

    •    Injury including sprains, fractures, cuts, or more serious injury

 

By participating in surf or skate coaching sessions, participants acknowledge and accept these risks.

 

2. Assumption of Responsibility

Participants agree that they take part in all coaching sessions at their own risk.

 

For participants under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this agreement and accept responsibility on behalf of the minor.

 

3. Medical Conditions

Participants must inform the coach of any:

    •    Medical conditions

    •    Injuries

    •    Allergies

    •    Physical limitations

 

that may affect their ability to safely participate in coaching sessions.

 

The coach reserves the right to refuse participation if a condition may place the participant at risk.

 

4. Safety and Behaviour

Participants agree to:

    •    Follow all safety instructions given by the coach

    •    Respect other participants

    •    Use equipment safely and responsibly

    •    Wear appropriate safety equipment where required

 

Failure to follow safety instructions may result in removal from the session without refund.

 

5. Weather & Ocean Conditions

Surf coaching sessions may be rescheduled or cancelled due to unsafe weather or ocean conditions.

 

If a session is cancelled due to safety concerns, participants will be offered:

    •    A rescheduled session, or

    •    Credit toward a future session.

 

6. Equipment

Participants are responsible for ensuring their own equipment is safe and suitable for use unless equipment is provided by the coach.

 

The coach is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of personal equipment.

 

7. Photography & Media

Photos or videos may occasionally be taken during coaching sessions for:

    •    Coaching analysis

    •    Promotional purposes

    •    Social media

 

If participants do not consent to media use, they must notify the coach in writing.

 

8. Payment & Cancellations

Payment is required prior to or on the day of the coaching session unless otherwise agreed.

 

Cancellation policy:

    •    24 hours notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling.

    •    Cancellations within 24 hours may result in loss of the session fee.

 

9. Liability Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, the participant agrees to release and hold harmless the coach from any liability for injury, loss, or damage sustained while participating in coaching sessions.

 

This does not exclude liability for negligence where required by law.

 

10. Agreement

By signing this document, the participant (or parent/guardian) confirms that they:

    •    Have read and understood these terms and conditions

    •    Acknowledge the risks involved

    •    Agree to participate under these conditions