Minimum Requirements- BOAT DIVES
All customers booking to dive with PRO DIVE MUST show proof of certification (through their relevant training agency) to the minimum level required for that trip before they are able to embark onto MV Snappy Tom or MV Pro Dive 1. If you are unable to provide proof of certification you will not be allowed to board the vessel and may forfeit all monies paid for that trip.
For any cancellation with more than 72 hours notice will incur a $25 administration fee or alternate days offered. All monies are forfeited for cancellations inside 48 hours prior to departure unless a replacement is found to take your place. Where PRO DIVE cancels events, full refunds or alternative dates will be offered.
PRO DIVE reserves the right to refuse to provide diving and dive related activities where a customer is deemed by staff to be unfit to participate. Refunds will be made at PRO DIVE CENTRAL COAST's discretion.
LIABILITY RELEASE AND WAIVER
Please read the following. By continuing with the Internet booking you accept the terms stated below. In consideration of PRO DIVE permitting me to participate in scuba diving, snorkelling and any other water sport activity (including instruction in any of these activities whether in or out of the water or on any vessel) (collectively or severally referred to as 'Activities') I agree as follows.
Express acceptance of risk
1.1 I confirm that the answers I have provided in this form are true and correct and that Pro Dive has relied on these answers in allowing me to participate in the activities.
1.2 I personally and voluntarily assume all the risk for any harm, trauma, injury or damage that I may suffer to my person or my property whether foreseen or unforeseen in connection with the activities.
1.3 I certify that I have been advised of the inherent risks associated with the activities and I voluntarily choose to participate in the activities fully accepting that such risks, should they arise, may cause injury, death or property damage and in particular I acknowledge I have been advised that:
1.3.1 Diving with compressed air involves certain risks such as decompression illness; embolism, other hyperbaric injuries and such injuries may result in death or serious incapacity.
1.3.2 The injuries of the type referred to in clause 1.3.1 may require treatment in a recompression chamber or other medical facility.
1.3.3 The activities may be conducted at a location that is remote either in time and/or distance from a medical facility.
1.3.4 Scuba diving and snorkelling are physically demanding activities that may cause personal injury, trauma, or death.
1.3.5 Scuba diving involves the use of equipment that may malfunction giving rise to the risk of injury, trauma, or death.
1.3.6 Snorkelling and scuba diving may involve exposure to the elements such as, storms, wind, tide and naturally occurring events, as well as harmful marine life.
Release discharge & indemnity
2.1 I unconditionally release and discharge Pro Dive from all liabilities, claims and causes of action that may occur from any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive (including any negligent act, omission, default, failure or error) occurring wholly or partially during the course of the activities.
Indemnity
3.1 I agree to indemnify and keep indemnified Pro Dive from any liability, claim or cause of action that may be brought against Pro Dive as a result of or in connection with any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive (including any negligent act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Pro Dive occurring wholly or partially during the course of the activities).
3.2 I agree that Pro Dive will not be liable for and waive any right to claim any loss or damage, personal injury, death, economic loss or consequential loss whether in tort, in contract, under statute or otherwise, for any default, failure, negligence or error on the part of Pro Dive.
3.3 If despite these terms, it is found that Pro Dive is liable to compensate me then such liability is limited to the cost of providing the services in respect of which the liability arises.
Parent Guardian undertaking
4.1 Where this form is signed by the parent or guardian of a minor (being a person under the age of 18 years), then the parent or guardian warrants that the information contained in this form is true and correct and personally covenants in the terms of this waiver, release and indemnity.
Statement of understanding
5.1 I acknowledge that I have read and understood the matters set out in the above document.
5.2 I acknowledge that the conditions set out in this document are contractual in nature, are intended to have legal effect and are not merely a warning or recital.
5.3 I have agreed to this document of my own free will and without representation or inducement by Pro Dive; it's agents or employees.
Booking/Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
All customers of PRO DIVE participating in diving-based activities must complete this form. Signing this form represents confirmation of booking, acceptance of terms and conditions when booking on the Internet also represents confirmation of booking.
Vessel Pickup Points
6.1 Vessel departing from Norah Head
Meet at top carpark- outside Rescue base front gate in Maitland street.
6.2 Vessel departing from Terrigal Haven
Meet at top of Eastern Boat ramp in haven carpark
6.3 Vessel departing Ettalong
Meet at boat ramp carpark, corner of The Esplanade and Kourong Street
I have understood and accept these terms and conditions. All the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge
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