NYS Sailing school — RYA Training Centre

Terms and Conditions – Additional Courses

1 PROVISIONAL BOOKINGS

Bookings are accepted by email or through the online booking form at www.skolajachtingu.cz. A provisional booking is not binding on either the School or the student.

2 CONFIRMED BOOKINGS

A booking becomes binding and valid once the required deposit is paid.

3 DEPOSIT

  • For bookings made more than 28 days before the start of the course, a deposit of 50% of the course fee is required. The student will receive a balance invoice 14 days before the course starts. The balance must be paid by the due date on that invoice.

  • For bookings made less than 28 days before the start of the course, the full fee must be paid.

  • If the student has not paid the balance by the due date on the balance invoice, the School will send a written reminder by email to the address provided. If the balance is still not paid within the time the School sets, the School reserves the right to offer the place on the course to other applicants.

  • If the School resells the place to another applicant, the student forfeits only the deposit. If the School cannot resell the place, the student must pay the full course fee.

  • The deposit is non-refundable. It will only be refunded if the School cancels the course.

4 COURSE DURATION

Weekend theory and practical courses start on Saturday at about 09:00 and end on Sunday at about 18:00. One-day theory courses start at about 09:00 and end at about 18:00 on the same day. All times are approximate, and students will be told of any changes before the course starts.

5 LATE ARRIVAL AND CANCELLATION BY THE STUDENT

  • If for any reason you cannot arrive by the start of the course, please let us know as soon as possible.

  • If a student cannot attend a course because of illness or other commitments, they must tell the School as soon as possible. If a student cancels less than 14 days before the start of the course, the School will do everything it can to sell the place to another applicant. If another applicant is found, the student forfeits only the deposit. If not, the student must pay the full course fee.

  • If a student does not turn up for the course for any reason and has not told the School, the full amount paid is forfeited automatically and the School has no further obligations to the student.

6 STUDENTS UNDER 18

Students under 18 may only attend courses if a parent or legal guardian comes with them. The booking form must be signed by the parent or legal guardian, and this must be stated next to the signature.

7 CANCELLATION OF A COURSE BY THE SCHOOL

If for any reason the School cannot run a course, or has to change the course dates for serious reasons, it will tell students as soon as it knows. In that case, the School will either refund the amount paid for the course, or the unused part of it on a pro rata basis, or agree an alternative date with the students. The School then has no further obligations to the student.

8 SCHOOL INSURANCE

The School is insured for its teaching activities, but individual students' needs may differ. The School strongly recommends that students take out their own accident, medical, travel and cancellation insurance, and any other insurance they consider appropriate and necessary. The student agrees that the School's insurance cover is sufficient. The School's insurance policy can be viewed at the School's office in Brno.

9 LIABILITY

The School is not responsible for students' vehicles parked on School grounds or near the teaching venue. It is also not responsible for students' belongings left in vehicles, on School premises or at the teaching venue. The School is not responsible for students while they move around School premises. All students take part in courses at their own risk and responsibility. Students are liable for loss of or damage to School equipment up to EUR 100 per item.

10 CERTIFICATES

The School's standards are high. Certificates will only be awarded to students who, in the opinion of the instructor and, where applicable, the examiner, meet the required standard. The School's decisions are final, and students must accept them.