PADI Open Water Diving Course OW

Amendments and Cancellation Policy

• Full payment is required upon registration. Except for the specific reasons listed, no changes to the date or participant, and no refunds will be provided.
• If the Observatory hoists Signal No. 3 or above, or issues a red or black rainstorm warning 1 hour before the activity, participants can reschedule but no refunds will be provided.
• If the activity is canceled due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, participants can reschedule according to the bad weather arrangements, but no refunds will be provided.
• If the activity is canceled due to changes in government COVID-19 policies, participants can choose to keep the full payment for up to 6 months (from the registration date) to join a future local tour, or get a refund with a HK$200 (per person) administrative fee.
• Refunds will be credited back to the original payment card/bank account within approximately 2-4 weeks, subject to the credit card company's terms and conditions.
• For any physical conditions, close contacts of COVID-19, or confirmed COVID-19 cases that prevent attendance:
• 15 days or more before departure: Free change of participant or date, HK$200 administrative fee for subsequent changes, no refunds.
• 2 days to 14 days before departure: HK$200 administrative fee for one change of participant or date, HK$200 for subsequent changes, no refunds.
• Within 1 day of departure: 100% of the activity fee, no refunds.
• The company may require a medical certificate from participants.

Terms and Conditions

1) Registration for the activity must be completed at least 7 days before the activity date.
2) Participants must ensure that they have the necessary fitness and physical condition to participate in the activity.
3) Participants must pay attention to the instructions and safety guidelines provided by the instructor on the day of the activity.
4) The activity is subject to daily weather conditions. In case of unstable weather, the instructor has the right to change the diving schedule or location, or even cancel the activity, and participants will be immediately returned.
5) All participants must sign a disclaimer and assumption of risk form.
6) Participants are responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing any equipment or gear belonging to the company that they have damaged or lost.
7) Participants must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals will not be accommodated and no refunds will be provided.
8) Participants are responsible for their own belongings. The company is not liable for any loss or damage.
9) The company is not responsible for any injuries sustained by participants during the activity.