Risk Acknowledgement & Waiver

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT AND YOU MUST READ IT BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR ACCEPTANCE.

This waiver and these terms and conditions affect your legal rights.

The services offered by SeaChange Retreats include participation in beginner surf lessons, yoga sessions, and skills-based and immersive workshops, delivered by qualified instructors and practitioners. Your safety is our top priority. We will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that you are able to participate in the retreats safely, and that any risk is minimised. This includes:

• All instructors will hold appropriate qualifications and be experienced in delivering activities.
• Risk assessments will be completed prior to each activity, both on land and in the water. This will ensure that the conditions are appropriate for the intended activity.
• Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans will be followed at all times. This will include ensuring all equipment is fit for purpose and suited to the conditions e.g. wetsuit thickness, boots etc.
• All participants will receive thorough coaching including surf technique and warm-up to reduce risk of injury, as well as water safety and signals if in danger.
• All participants will be provided with clear information regarding the retreat activities and asked to consider whether they are physically fit enough to participate. They are encouraged to discuss with their medical team prior to participation in the retreat if they are uncertain.
• All participants will be asked to provide up to date medical information prior to taking part in any of the retreat activities.

The risk of serious injury and death is extremely unlikely. The risk of minor injuries including bumps, scrapes, bruises, and possibly fractures, is possible from participation in any adventurous or physical activity, including activities completed in nature.

By accepting this waiver you confirm the following: 

• I am voluntarily participating in the retreats at my own risk, with full understanding of the possible dangers involved. By participating in the activities, I give up any legal rights to any and all future claims against SeaChange Retreats. I accept that no responsibility for accidents or injuries, or loss/damage to personal property resulting from my participation in any activities, or my use of equipment or facilities owned by SeaChange Retreats or any affiliates of SeaChange Retreats rests with SeaChange Retreats, unless proven to be caused by their negligence or any other circumstance where liability cannot be excluded by law.
• If I choose not to take advice from SeaChange Retreats, or to disregard any advice so given, I do so voluntarily and accept liability for all resulting injuries or damage.
• I declare that to the best of my knowledge, I am medically fit to participate in the activities stated above at the time of booking. If my medical suitability for the activities should change between the time of booking and the time of the retreat, I will inform SeaChange Retreats of such changes and agree that the suitability of my participation will then be reviewed.
• If I am advised in writing (including via email) by SeaChange Retreats, or any affiliates of SeaChange Retreats, to seek advice from a medical professional as to the suitability of my participation in the retreat, I confirm that I will seek and follow such medical advice.
• I agree that medical treatment will be given if necessary in the case of emergency.

We intend for this consent to last for the duration of a retreat. If participants attend future retreats, they will be requested to sign this waiver again.