7th Wave Surf School

Duration of surf lesson is two hours.

7th Wave Surf School Terms and Conditions

Making a Booking
When booking a surf lesson, a contract is made when the booking is confirmed by 7th Wave Surf School either in writing, email or verbally. In the case of late telephone bookings, when written/email confirmation is not possible in time then the agreement is a verbal contract. When making a booking with 7th Wave Surf School you are confirming that you have read, and agree with, these terms and conditions. Exceptions to these terms and conditions cannot be made for any reason as we run an extremely high quality, tight margin program with limited spaces.

Making a Payment
At the time of booking full payment is due.

Booking a Group
Confirmation and payment of your group booking and final numbers is required 7 days prior to lesson date. It is required in writing / email if the number of participants changes. Online bookings are paid in full at time of confirmed booking and are non- refundable. Payment can be with cash,  cheque, or credit / debit card through PayPal/Stripe. The person making the booking accepts responsibility for payment for all participants in the booking and is responsible for ensuring that all other persons are aware of the terms and conditions.

Changing Your Booking
7th Wave Surf School will make every effort to arrange any changes requested after the booking has been confirmed, providing it is more than 3 days before the surf lesson start date. Any changes are 
subject to availability of surf lesson dates. In the case where your group size drops in numbers from 
the original booking we must receive notification of this in due time and in writing / email. If the changes are less than 3 days prior to the lesson you will be responsible for paying the full balance on the original booking. In exceptional and extenuating circumstances we may waiver the above. i.e. bereavement, serious illness.

Cancellations
All cancellations must be sent in writing / email wherever possible and will be effective on the date which they are received by 7th Wave Surf School. Cancellation charges are payable as follows: Over 3 days before lesson date: 15% of total cost payable. Less than 3 days before lesson date: 100% of total cost payable. Gift vouchers are non-refundable but can be transferred to different recipients, valid for 5 year from date of purchase. Gift vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash.NO SHOW: Participants that fail to show up for a lesson will be charged, in full, for the lesson, no exceptions.

Course Participation Liability and Other Important Information
The activity of surfing carries a degree of risk both to people and property, even if enjoyed under proper supervision by qualified instructors. All participants must make us aware of any medical conditions, illnesses or allergies they may have and any prescribed medication they are taking. No one should participate in any of 7th Wave Surf School activities if they are suffering from a heart condition or if they are pregnant. All participants must complete an enrolment form before they will be allowed to take part in any listed activities. Parents or guardians must sign for participants who are under 18 years of age. In certain groups where applicable a group leader / Guardian can sign. i.e. Schools a teacher can sign on behalf of the group. 7th Wave Surf School does not accept any liability for any loss caused by failure to complete the declaration. All participants must be able to swim at least 25 metres and must in no circumstances be under the influence of any alcohol, drugs or medication at the time of the lesson which may adversely affect their physical abilities. All participants must agree to abide to all instructions and decisions that 7th Wave Surf School and its instructors make. Participants will have the use of 7th Wave Surf School equipment during their lessons. Whereas 7th Wave Surf School takes all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and good condition of that equipment, participants are responsible for 
immediately reporting any damage caused to the equipment or which becomes apparent whilst the 
equipment is in their possession. 7th Wave Surf School does not seek to limit or exclude any liability for personal injury or loss of life which may occur as a result of its own negligence or that of its employees, officers or agents, however, 7th Wave Surf School assumes no liability in respect of any personal injury, loss, damage, consequential loss or third party claims which occur through no fault of its own, its employees, officers or agents. All other liability or conditions implied by law are excluded to the fullest extent possible.

Surf Conditions
In the rare event that 7th Wave Surf School considers conditions to be unsuitable for your activity we will make all efforts to re-schedule your surf lesson. Due to summer time demand there is a slight chance we may not be able to re-schedule and in this case a refund will be issued. Any lessons owed must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. For school groups the above applies if it is unsuitable to run a surf lesson due to unsafe sea conditions. If sea conditions are safe but there is no surf, school groups will instead take part in flat day activities. 

Surf Camp Surf Conditions
In the event that there is no surf or conditions are unsafe then we at 7th Wave Surf School may have 
to decide to cancel all activities on any given day then a refund will be offered. This will be determined by sea/wind conditions etc that we feel would be too dangerous to operate in. This is in line with Surf School Approval guidelines. Links on our website. 7th Wave Surf School's link to places to stay/activities (other than 7th Wave Surf School activity) is intended only as a guide to assist booking accommodation/activity. When booking accommodation/activity, (other than 7thWave Surf School activity), 7th Wave Surf School cannot be held responsible for any aspect of, or problems arising from participant's accommodation / activities arrangements. 

Website, flyers, videos accuracy
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of 7th Wave Surf School's website it is intended only as a guide to the services it provides and 7th Wave Surf School is relieved of any liability due to any errors or omissions it may contain, or any minor discrepancies between the website's content and that service. Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any of our lessons may be used by us without charge in all media for genuine promotional or marketing purposes. This includes promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures, leaflets, videos and the internet. If you would prefer not to be used in any promotional materials please inform us in writing prior to your surf lesson.

Prices
The prices listed on this website are valid at the time of publication. 7th Wave Surf School reserves 
the right to increase or reduce any of these prices any time after publication. Where we will meet you
Unless otherwise arranged we will meet at the truck which is located at the lifeguard station, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. Arrive for your surf lesson/surf camp approximately 10 minutes before your allotted time, e.g. lesson from 3pm -5pm , Arrive at 2.50pm.

Punctuality
Lessons will begin without you if you are more than 15 minutes late and may result in you missing the session completely if surf lesson is moved to different beach. If you are late and is possible to still take part in the lesson then it will be for the remaining time only. You will not receive a refund in these circumstances. 

Private Lesson 
For a Private lesson booking, the instructor will wait 15 minutes and then has the right to cancel 
session or wait and give you the remaining time of the session. No refund will be issued

On arrival you will be provided with a wetsuit. You will be greeted by your instructor.  A brief talk on your equipment, how to carry etc. Then its onto the beach for a talk and demonstration on pop up and safety in the water. Then its into the water to practice catching waves. Your instructor will be in the water with your group at all times and is there to help you as much as needed. A whistle or hand signal will indicate the end of the lesson. You will return to the starting point.