Terms

Before you book

Please read and accept these terms before booking a course. By booking a course, taking a course or receiving your certificate, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Language of instruction

You understand that the boat, theory or personal watercraft (PWC) course you are taking is taught in English. The course syllabus and notes are in English. If you need a set in another language, this is provided at your own cost.

Recognition of certificates

The certificate you gain is a course completion certificate. It is your responsibility to make sure the certificate is accepted in the area, country or region where you intend to use it. IMSO cannot be held responsible, financially or legally, for any matter that arises because a certificate is not accepted as valid in a particular area, country or region, now or in the future.

You recognise, understand and accept that IMSO is not affiliated with any government body and does not work or issue certificates on behalf of any government body.

Course notes

Course notes may be delivered electronically to your named email address, with a hard copy on disk to follow. Any payment for course notes can be used in the future as part payment when booking a training course. Course notes on disk are delivered by Royal Mail signed-for service, or by Royal Mail International signed-for service for international deliveries.

Goods and delivery

Goods are delivered by Royal Mail signed-for service, or by Royal Mail International signed-for service for international deliveries. Please allow 5 working days for domestic deliveries. International deliveries can take up to 15 working days. Once goods or course notes are processed for delivery, you will receive an email at your named email address with the tracking number.

Refunds for courses and course notes

No refunds will be given to any person, regardless of the reason, unless the course is cancelled in writing (email is accepted) 1 week before the course start date. Anyone who does not attend a course without notice is not entitled to a refund of money already paid. Money paid for course notes is non-refundable.

Refunds will not be given for lost or stolen certificates. Refunds will not be given if the country where you use the certificate does not accept it as valid for the purpose for which it was issued.

Risk and suitable clothing

You understand there is an element of risk in any form of boating and that there is a chance of an accident occurring. You accept and assume all risk.

While IMSO and any member schools or independent instructors make every effort to provide safety equipment and protective gear, you are responsible for wearing suitable clothing for a classroom, workshop and boating environment, for example long-sleeved shirts, long trousers and adequate protective footwear.

Release, waiver and indemnity

In consideration of being permitted to take part in the activities offered by IMSO and any member schools, you, being of lawful age, on behalf of yourself, your personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, release, waive any claim against, discharge and covenant not to sue IMSO and any member schools, their employees, servants, agents, contractors or any owner of any boat used by IMSO and any member schools, and their heirs, administrators and executors (together, the "releasees"). You agree not to hold any of the releasees liable for any claim, including without limitation any claim for bodily or personal injury, known or unknown, death or property damage resulting from an accident or event that may occur while on, boarding or disembarking from any boat or facility used by the releasees, or as a result of your participation in activities conducted by the releasees.

You agree to indemnify the releasees, and each of them, against any loss, liability, damage or costs they may incur due to your participation, whether caused solely or in part by the negligence, gross negligence or intentional conduct of the releasees.

You assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while taking part in activities conducted by the releasees, or while present on their premises. You expressly agree that this release, waiver and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that if any part of it is held invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.

Your confirmation

You confirm that you have carefully read these terms, including the release section, and know their contents. If you are not presented with a release form to sign on the day, these terms act as if you had signed a release as your own free act.

You also release all of the releasees from any claim on account of first aid, treatment or services they provide. This release contains the entire agreement between the parties, and its terms are contractual and not a mere recital.