Terms and Conditions of Registration
I, the undersigned, for my lawful heirs, successors and assigns acknowledge and understand that sailing is a potentially hazardous sport and in consideration and as a condition of the acceptance of my membership hereby waive all claims for Liability against the Squadron and release the Squadron from all loss, damage, costs or expenses which I may incur or sustain for any reason whatsoever arising by, through or in conjunction with my involvement in this program and without limiting the generality hereof by reason of injury to person or property through neglect or wilful act or omission of the Squadron or by, through or in connection with or about the use of the yachts, fixtures, fittings and equipment or in or about the use of the grounds of the Squadron. I agree to be bound by the Squadron's Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations which may from time to time be amended and enforced. I agree for my details to be made available to the Squadron and its members for the purpose of this application. I agree that I am personally liable for the payment of the applicable subscription and charges incurred by me in the use of the amenities of the Squadron.
‘Squadron’ shall mean Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Limited and any member, officer, official, administrator, executive or employee associated with such body. "Liability" shall mean liability in tort (including negligence) or contact for any death, personal injury or damage to property including vicarious liability for assault but excluding other liability for assault.
Photography Release
I hereby give my consent to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, hereafter referred to as “Company”, to publish photographs taken of myself and / or the minor child or children listed, and our names and likenesses, for use in the Company’s print, online and video-based marketing materials, as well as other Company publications.
I hereby release and hold harmless, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron from any reasonable expectation of privacy or confidentiality for myself and for the minor child and children listed associated with the images specified above. Further, I attest that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child or children listed below and that I have full authority to consent and authorise Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron to use their likenesses and names.
I further acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that neither I, the minor child, or minor children will receive financial compensation of any type associated with the taking or publication of these photographs or participation in Company marketing materials or other Company publications. I acknowledge and agree that the Squadron (or its contractors) own all rights, title to and interest in the photographs and publication of said photos and bestows no rights of ownership or royalties whatsoever.
I hereby release Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, its contractors, its employees and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of Company publications, from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with the participation of the minor children listed.
Refund Policy
In every circumstance where a refund is requested, the first option is to transfer the participant to another applicable Course. Where this is not possible, the following conditions apply:
Notice period of Cancellation –
• Less than 7 days prior to the commencement of the Course – No Refund
• More than 7 days prior to the Course – 75% Refund
Cancellation due to extenuating circumstances:
• Cancellation due to extenuating circumstances shall be considered by Squadron Management on an individual basis. Any refunds shall be less a 25% administration fee.
Course cancellation:
• If the Course is cancelled by the event organiser, the fee will be fully refunded.
Force Majeure:
• If a Course is cancelled due a reason outside the control of the organiser, a refund may be provided at the discretion of the Course organiser.