Terms & Conditions

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

PLEASE READ EACH SECTION OF THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY BEFORE AGREEING. CHOOSING TO DIGITALLY TICK THAT YOU AGREE TO THIS DOCUMENT RESULTS IN YOU ACCEPTING THAT PARAMOTORING, PARATRIKING AND PARAGLIDING ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SPORTS THAT MAY RESULT IN YOUR DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. YOU ALSO AGREE TO NOT HOLD THE SCHOOL, DIRECTORS, INSTRUCTORS, EMPLOYEES AND LAND OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTS WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING TRAINING OR FLYING WHICH ARE NOT A RESULT OF ANY NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE SCHOOL.

IMPORTANT STATEMENT:

In consideration of Sky Paragliding Ltd and The Para Lab, hereinafter referred to as “the school”, allowing yourself, hereinafter referred to as “the participant”, to utilise facilities and participate in Paramotoring, ParaTriking or Paragliding and their associated activities, it is agreed that:

1. EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY
   The participant hereby fully and forever discharges and releases the school, its owners or directors, employees, instructors, equipment manufacturers, and owners of land used for Paragliding and Paramotoring activities from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of any damages, both in law and equity, in any way resulting from incidents or property damages sustained by the participant arising out of training, flying or any other vehicle operation, Paramotor, ParaTrike, Paraglider or otherwise, or any other device of the school while on the ground or in flight, or while participating in any of the activities contemplated by this release. Exemption from liability includes loss, damage, or injury through no fault of the school’s or any other causes.
2. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
   The participant agrees, for him/her self and his/her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns to indemnify the school, its owner, employees, instructors, successors, equipment manufacturers, or assigns, from any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of any kind which may be initiated by the participant and or any other person or organisation. This includes reimbursement of all legal costs and reasonable council fees incurred by the participant or the school, and indemnified parties, or any of them, for the defence of an incident where the school has not acted negligently which may hereafter arise directly or indirectly from the activities of the participant while engaged in training.
3. CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATION
   The participant agrees and acknowledges that the terms and conditions of the above provisions, including ASSUMPTION OF RISK, EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY and INDEMNITY AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect at all times, and shall be binding upon heirs, executors, administrators or assigns of the participant or his/her estate.
4. TERMS OF INSTRUCTION
   I understand that I am paying for instruction in the sport of Paramotoring, ParaTriking or Paragliding and that does not guarantee my right to fly. I also understand that in the interests of safety the Instructor’s word is final, that these sports are weather dependent and that the weather is out of the control of the school.
5. HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR TRAINING, PARAGLIDING AND PARAMOTORING
   Paramotoring, ParaTriking and Paragliding are strenuous physical and mental activities. We recommend a complete physical examination prior to sitting a course. All participants agree to make the school aware, before starting the course, of any personal Medical or Physical conditions that may put them at an increased risk of injury or death whilst under instruction. All participants agree to refrain from taking any illegal or performance inhibiting drug for the duration of the course and also from drinking alcohol for 10 hours prior to engaging in Paramotoring, ParaTriking or Paragliding activities.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
   The school reserves the right to cancel a course at any time. If a course is cancelled by the school, participants are eligible to sit another course at a later date at no extra charge. The school will not be held responsible for transport, accommodation, insurance or any other costs that participants incur in the event of a course being canceled before it is due to start. Participants who cancel more than 6 weeks in advance of their course and wish to rebook onto another course can do so free of charge. Deposits are non refundable. Participants who cancel less than 6 weeks in advance of their course and wish to rebook will be charged a £500 rebooking and accommodation fee. If the participant cancels less than 6 weeks in advance of their course and chooses not to rebook, any payments made to the school will not be refunded.The school will not refund those who decide to no longer sit the course having already started their training nor will refunds be given in the event of bad weather. For safety reasons, the school reserves the right to refuse instruction to participants and to not refund their remaining course fee.THESE SPORTS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. We do our utmost to take advantage of suitable weather conditions to maximise your course productivity. There are contingency days built into the course to accommodate bad weather but we will teach you on every day of the course if possible.
2. PARTICIPANT INSURANCE COVER
   Participants are advised to have comprehensive Accident Insurance cover for the duration of their course with the school. All participants must have their own Repatriation Insurance cover for the duration of their course with the school for courses overseas.
3. PARTICIPANT EQUIPMENT LIABILITY
   All participants of a Paramotoring, ParaTriking or Paragliding courses are liable for a £500 excess per incident on equipment damage that he/she may cause whilst on the course. In effect, the Participant will only be liable for a maximum payment of £500 for all damage that he/she causes per incident to equipment belonging to the school. The cost of a propeller is £300. IF A STUDENT BRAKES A PROPELLER, RIPS A WING OR CAUSES ANY OTHER DAMAGE TO THE SCHOOL’S EQUIPMENT THEN THEY WILL BE CHARGED UP TO £500.
4. TERMS OF TRAINING WITH THE SCHOOL
   The school reserves the right to refuse instruction. In the interests of safety participants must accept that the instructor’s word is final and obey all rules and regulations as instructed to them throughout the course. All equipment must be treated with respect and looked after as instructed. Drinking alcohol during the day is strictly prohibited whilst participating in these sports and participants must stop drinking at least 10 hours before the start of the day’s training. All participants must refrain from taking any illegal or performance inhibiting drug for the duration of the course. Participants must not smoke when in the immediate vicinity of the equipment. Paramotoring, ParaTriking and Paragliding are strenuous physical and mental activities. All participants must agree to make the school aware, before starting the course, of any personal medical or physical conditions that may put them at an increased risk of injury or death whilst under instruction. All participants thus declare that they are medically and physically capable of sitting a course with the school.
5. FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
   The school reserves the right to capture footage and photos of participants during their training course and use this content for the purpose of training, safety and publicity.

BY BOOKING A COURSE, A TRIP OR PURCHASING EQUIPMENT PARTICIPANTS DECLARE THEY ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ARE COMPLETELY AWARE THAT THE FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THEM AS THE PILOT AND THAT THEY CONSIDER THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY FIT ENOUGH TO COMPLETE A COURSE WITH THE SCHOOL. PARTICIPANTS ALSO AGREE THAT IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR ISSUES THAT THEY WILL RAISE THESE IMMEDIATELY WITH THE SCHOOL IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY AND COMMUNICATION.