Terms and conditions for participation
DISCLAIMER
EDEN SURF is a private surf retreat organized by a group of friends with christian background. The participation in the EDENsurf surf retreat is entirely at the participant’s own risk. Participant’s release, waive and hold the organisators and their coworkers unaccountable from all claims, losses, damages, commitments, expenses (including legal costs) during or in conjunction with their participation in activities conducted and organized by EDENsurf, arising from, but are not limited to, any injury, accident, illness, death, material damage or personal damage to the participant or to others. The participant indemnifies EDENsurf and their coworkers against all claims, losses, damages or expenses that any one or more of his/her executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors or assignees may have in conjunction with his/her participation in activities conducted and organized by EDENsurf, and against any costs including, legal fees, that may incur as a result of any such claims, losses damages or expenses, whether valid or not. EDENsurf cannot be held responsible for any disturbances or injuries (noise, bites, stings, rash, allergies, etc.) caused by animals. We have no control or influence over the natural world, neighbours, etc. The responsibility to inform EDENsurf of any chronic diseases, illnesses or special needs lies solely with the participant. Such information must be provided prior to the participant’s departure in order to insure proper preparation in terms of accommodation and surfing related activities. The participant fully accepts the risk of any such complications and will not hold EDENSURF liable for any health issues that may result from his/her chronic condition including omitting to inform us of its existence. Nor is EDENSURF responsible for any accidents or injuries that may result from the participant’s physical activities, such as surfing, cycling, driving, walking, etc. Participants are responsible for any damage inflicted on equipment belonging to EDENsurf or cooperating companies, such as bedding, furniture, etc. EDENSURF is not responsible for any loss of property or theft on our property. Please store your valuables in the built in safety box located in your accommodation.
Since we are not a professional surf camp we cannot provide professional surf sessions by certified instructors. We will use our surf experience from prior surf retreats organized by Surf Church Porto in the same facilities and at the same beaches. We try to carefully choose surf spots that match the surf level of participants, thereby maintaining a low accident and injury risk. We do not provide a rescue swimmer or professional first aid. That said, EDENSURF is not liable for any accidents or injuries that occurring during surfing and surfing-related activities. However, in the event of injury, participants are responsible for their own medical costs. Please refer to your private medical travel insurance in order to familiarise yourself with any health-related issue that may arise on your trip. If the participant is not ready to leave for a surf spot at the scheduled departure time, the group may leave without him or her. Transfers to surf spots are included in the fees for all surf sessions. The spots are chosen by the surf instructors who, according to their expertise familiarity with local conditions, select the locations best suited to the level of guests with least risk of safety hazards. EDENSURF offers no refunds for unused features specified in our packages. All activities are planned in advance and cannot be disrupted. Any damage to rented equipment (surfboards, etc.) or loss of property for EDENSURF is the responsibility of the participant when such property is in the use of the participant. The board is the responsibility of the participant. EDENSURF is not responsible for poor surfing conditions. Even if surfing is deemed to be not possible after driving to a surf spot on a given day, we will try to organize another activity. However, EDENSURF will make every endeavour to make sure that surf-related activities will take place at the proper spot at the proper time, spending as much time on as many good waves as possible. Nevertheless, there may be days where poor weather, dangerous conditions or low-quality waves make it difficult or impossible to surf. Unfortunately, we can neither control nor predict these factors. Surfing sessions therefore starts when we leave and ends when we return to our base. EDENSURF takes no responsibility for services that are provided by third parties. These include public or private transportation, public utilities, etc.
EXCLUSION OF PARTICIPATION
Participants should follow EDENSURF staff instructions. If a participant fails to disclose physical and/or other health issues, disabilities or other factors that may make him or her unfit for surf-related activity, acts irresponsibly and/or causes disturbances that result in endangerment of the provision of service and/or the health or the image of other participants or the company, its reputation and its employees, that participant — after being warned by EDENSURF staff — can be excluded from the participation in any or all activities run by EDENSURF. In such cases, EDENSURF may terminate the contract without any further notice, with no refunds made. Any costs incurred by the actions of the participant are to be paid by the participant.
RISKS
Surfing holidays, like many adventure and sporting activities, especially water-based ones, include a certain degree of risk. Before participating in surfing, individual potential participants must decide — with the help of a doctor if necessary — whether their current level of physical fitness and health is adequate to engage in such a strenuous physical activity. By entering into contract with EDENSURF, the participant consents cover all necessary (according to EDENSURF) costs for medical treatment in eventual cases of injury or illness due to accidents or chance and during a surfing session or surf guiding, trail riding, or related activity associated with EDENSURF. The participant also agrees to indemnify EDENSURF in case such treatment is necessary.
DATA USAGE AND PROTECTION
EDENSURF offers the assurance that all personal data is to be treated with confidence and will not be willingly transferred to any third parties except with the purpose of fulfilling your booking and providing relevant service. At any point, the participant may terminate this agreement via email. In such a case, your personal data, images and/or footage will not be used for any of the above reasons.
AGREEMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By your/the participants registration and payment of the participant's fee you/the participant agrees to the given terms and conditions above.