Cancellation Policy
We understand that things happen. Our goal is to get you out on the water. We ask for your assistance and understanding of the following policies as it can impact the instructors, and other students on your class.
When JM Sailing Ltd. Cancels a Course:
JM Sailing will offer you an alternate date for the course you had enrolled in subject to availablity. Should we need to cancel a course due to weather concerns, a technical issue or any other reason, and another alternate date can not be agreed upon, JM Sailing will issue a full refund of the course fee paid. Our maximum liability for any course is the amount paid by the customer. No other claims beyond the course fee can be made.
When a Client Cancels a Course or does not show up:
If another person can take your spot we will refund your payment less
$75 administrative deduction for 1 to 3 day courses, where no materials have been issued
$100 administrative deduction for all other courses which covers in part, textbooks issued, credit card fees paid by us, etc.
The following course cancellations are not eligible for any refund:
Day sailing courses cancelled within 2 weeks of the scheduled start date or classes where you do not show up.
Privacy Policy
We take your right to privacy seriously and want you to feel comfortable using this website. This policy explains the type of personal information we collect from you, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure your personal information is handled appropriately.
WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Personal Information is information that refers to an individual specifically and is recorded in any form. Personal information includes such things as age, income, birth date, medical records, credit records.
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
JM Sailing Ltd. does not automatically collect personal information such as your name, address, telephone number or email address when you visit this site. Such information will be collected by JM Sailing Ltd. if you provide it to us in order to:
- participate in forums or discussions
- receive our newsletter
- enter a contest or promotion
- request information from us.
We do not require that any personal information be provided in order to view our website.
JM Sailing Ltd. collects only the personal information required to provide products and services to you.
If the personal information we require is collected for a reason other than to provide products and services, your consent will be requested at or before the time the information is collected. Examples of reasons we collect personal information include:
- to respond to your inquiries and send you requested information
- to provide the products and services you request
- to protect against fraud
- to recommend products and services that JM Sailing Ltd. believes will be of interest to you
- to comply with legal and government regulations.
RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
JM Sailing Ltd. does not sell or rent personal information to any organization or person for any reason. We will not share your personal information without your consent with any third party organization. JM Sailing Ltd. retains your personal information only as long as it is required for our business relationship or as required by federal or provincial laws.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
This site may contain links to websites of third parties. JM Sailing Ltd. is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.
By using www.jmsailing.com, you are consenting to the information collection and use described in this policy.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact info@jmsailing.com.
Release and Waiver
In consideration of JM Sailing Ltd. allowing me to use the sailboat(s), sailing equipment and/or participate in its programs, I acknowledge and agree that the sport of sailing is a potentially hazardous activity which may result in physical or emotional injury, or death. I acknowledge and agree that I should not participate in the sport unless I am medically able, properly trained and competent in the sport of sailing and I hereby represent and warrant to JM Sailing Ltd. that I am medically able, properly trained and competent, and that I will wear appropriate equipment including a personal flotation device at all times while on the dock or on the water.
I assume any and all risks and liabilities associated with participating in the sport of sailing and using equipment or facilities in connection with such participation, whether racing or not, including, but not limited to, physical or emotional personal injury or death, the effects of inclement weather, failure of equipment, defective equipment, and damage to my personal property or that of others, all such risks being acknowledged and appreciated by me and I agree to indemnify and save harmless JM Sailing Ltd. and all of its officials, employees and volunteers assisting to provide this service (the “Indemnitees”) in respect of any and all claims, losses, liabilities, foreseen or unforeseen, arising out of, or in the course of my participation in the sport of sailing or use of equipment or facilities in connection with such participation other than as a result of the gross negligence of the Indemnitees.
Furthermore, I hereby, for myself and anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge the Indemnitees from and against any and all claims, foreseen or unforeseen, arising out of, or in the course of my participation in the sport of sailing or use of equipment or facilities in connection with such participation other than as a result of the gross negligence of the Indemnitees.
In light of Covid-19, I also acknowledge and agree to abide by all applicable health and safety guidelines, restrictions, and protocols as stipulated by relevant Federal, Provincial, and Municipal health authorities and governing bodies during my use of the Sailboats. I further acknowledge and specifically agree that the above Release and Waiver applies to any injury or illness I may suffer related to Covid-19.
I hereby acknowledge having read this Release and Waiver and accept its terms and conditions. In the case of sailors under the age of 18, the sailor’s parent or guardian agrees to this Release and Waiver, such parent or guardian accepts the foregoing terms and conditions in his or her own right as well as on behalf of the sailor.
