Bookings: Bookings do not hold firm until a completed and signed Booking Form together with the full course fee has been received by the UK Survival School Limited (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”). The Company reserves the right to decline bookings without explanation.

Age: Course participants (hereinafter referred to as “you”) must be 18 years (All other Courses) of age at the course commencement date.

Deposits & Fees: Non-refundable deposits as specified in the relevant course details are accepted with full payment due 8 weeks prior to the course commencement date (hereinafter referred to as “the commencement date”). If you fail to pay the balance 8 weeks prior to the commencement date the Company reserves the right to treat your booking as cancelled. The full course fee is required for any booking made within 8 weeks of the commencement date.

Credit/Debit Card Payments: If you choose to pay the deposit by Debit or Credit card the relevant amount will be deducted on receipt of your Booking Form with the balance, if not already paid, automatically deducted 8 weeks prior to the commencement date.

Vouchers: Vouchers are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• Vouchers are only valid for 12 months from date of purchase
• Deposits are not accepted on voucher bookings and you will be required to pay the full course fee
• Vouchers are valid for one course placement only

Alterations & Cancellations by you: Course places are limited, if you want to cancel or change the course date, you must do so in writing and the following charges will apply:-
• More than 8 weeks prior to the commencement date: No charge less deposit
• Within 4 to 8 weeks of the commencement date: 75% Charge on full course fee
• Less than 4 weeks prior to the commencement date: 100% Charge on full course fee

Alterations & Cancellations by the Company: Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that the courses actually run, the Company reserves the right to vary or cancel any courses should this become necessary, i.e. due to dangerous or unsuitable conditions. In the most unlikely event of cancellation by the Company, an alternative course date will be offered or monies will be refunded in full.

Insurance: The Company has Combined Liability Insurance with Jardine Lloyd Thompson Ltd. A copy of the Company’s insurance certificate can be provided upon request. Any claims arising as a result of the actions of the Company or its staff should be addressed to the Company in writing giving full details of the basis of your claim.

Fitness: A general standard of fitness is required. If you have a medical condition, you are strongly advised to seek your doctor’s advice. Information given to the UK Survival School will be strictly confidential. The Company cannot be held responsible for any illness or injury caused as a result of an ongoing medical condition and/or poor standard of health & fitness. Should the Instructor consider you to be unfit you will not be admitted on to the course and will not be entitled to a refund.

Agreement: The Company operates a Risk Assessment Procedure as set out by the Health & Safety Executive guidelines. The information provided by you in the Booking Form is an integral part of this process and the Company cannot be held responsible for any illness or injury brought about or exacerbated by non-disclosure or embellishment of an existing medical condition, disability, allergy, illness or injury.

Code of Conduct

Punctuality: You must make adequate travel arrangements to arrive in time for the start of the course, as stated in the course itinerary. If you are late for whatever reason you will miss the course and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative course date.

Behaviour: The Company will not allow the behaviour of any one individual or group to jeopardise the safety or enjoyment of course participants or Company staff and if you are found to be doing so, you will leave the course. Alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on the course and if you are found to be in possession of alcohol or drugs, or to be intoxicated, you will leave the course.

Safety: You must comply with the safety regulations and instructions of the Company’s staff. Should an Instructor find that you are jeopardising the safety of others, then you will leave the course and will not be entitled to a refund. Should you fail to adhere to kit list and/or safety instructions issued by staff members, the Company cannot be held responsible for any resulting illness or injury.

Equipment: You are responsible for the company’s equipment, issued to you during the course, and will be liable for loss or breakage. All equipment must be handed back in the same condition it was given to you. A full kit list of what you must bring with you is clearly stated in our itineraries, and in the directions issued to you prior to the course. If you do not adhere to the kit list and the Instructor considers that you are ill-equipped, you will not be admitted on to the course and will not be entitled to a refund.

Personal Belongings: You are responsible for your personal belongings and equipment. The Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to your personal belongings caused as a result of your own negligence or theft by another party.

Country Code: You must respect the environment being utilised throughout the course. The Company will not be responsible for any damage or destruction caused to the countryside or buildings or livestock thereon due to your neglect or actions. If you are found to have caused, or are behaving in a manner likely to cause, such damage or destruction, you will leave the course without refund and may also be liable for compensation to the owner of such land or property. You should also note that you will not kill any animals on any of our courses – animals, fish and poultry are provided dead by local suppliers and you will be shown how to prepare and cook them.

Copyright: All information provided and presented by the Company is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, copy or transmit, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the Company.