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Terms & Conditions

PADI Dive Centre based at Littlehampton Marina, West Sussex.

All courses require a completed PADI Diving Medical Statement which will be sent via email once a course has been booked. The participant must answer all the questions with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If any questions have a ‘Yes’ answer, then a signature from a physician on the back of the form is likely to confirm the participant is fit to dive. If this is not done prior to attending the course the participant will NOT BE ABLE TO DIVE until they have received a signed medical statement as directed on the form. A rescheduling fee of 50% of the course cost will be charged to cover the additional costs incurred.

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Kit Rental - When renting kit from Abyss Scuba School, you have confirmed that you are eligible to dive using said equipment. Equipment must be returned in the same condition as it was given. Including air in cylinders. If cylinders are not returned filled, you will be charged the rate listed on the website for the fill.
All equipment is maintained and serviced to a high standard but all usage is at the customers risk. Abyss Scuba School accepts no liability for harm or injury whilst using the equipment.​

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To book courses we require full payment in advance unless and alternative payment scheme is agreed in advance in writing. Once booked the course is refundable up to 14 days following purchase ONLY if the eLearning has not been accessed. If dates need to be rearranged for the practical aspects of the course, we require at least 7 business days’ notice. If more than 7 business days’ notice is supplied we will be happy to change the course to an alternative date but this is subject to availability and must be within 12 months of your original course dates.

Business days are Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 

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Less than 7 business days’ notice will incur the following charges:

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Pool:

7+ working days: No charge

3 – 6 working days: £25

<2 working days: £50

No show – rescheduling fee £95

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Open Water:

7+ working days: No charge

3 – 6 working days: £75

<2 working days: £150

No show – cost of course less 10%

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For a Discover Scuba Diving pool session:

7+ working days: No charge

3 – 6 working days: £10

<2 working days: £25

No show: Cost of the course

 

Medical Cancellation:

If you are prevented from attending due to illness then we will refund the cost of the course less a £25 administration charge and the cost of the eLearning, provided more than 2 working days’ notice is provided and you are unable to complete your course within 6 months.

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Failure to arrive within 15 minutes of the start of your course may result in the cancellation of your course.

If you have hired a wet suit from us then we will do our best to provide you with the best fitting suit possible.

Unfortunately, school wet suits will never fit as well as having your own.

 

To pass a dive course you must meet all of the standards as laid out by PADI in the course requirements. Your instructor determines whether you have met the requirements and can advise that you may need to return for additional training. Additional training may be chargeable depending on the course.

 

There is a minimum age and prerequisites for all courses, these can be found on the corresponding course pages found on the website under “PADI Courses”. It is your responsibility to ensure you are able to meet the prerequisites.

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Cressi Equipment Servicing:

Service Scope

  • Servicing includes the complete disassembly, inspection, ultrasonic cleaning, and reassembly of your Cressi equipment using genuine Cressi service kits.

  • The standard service fee for regulators includes up to two hours of labor, a full ultrasonic clean, and the installation of new parts provided in the service kit.

  • Additional services or parts outside of the standard service scope will incur extra charges, subject to customer approval before any work is carried out.

Eligibility for Servicing

  • Equipment must be regularly serviced according to Cressi manufacturer guidelines to qualify for the standard service fee.

  • Regulators and BCDs that have not been serviced in line with these guidelines or show signs of significant neglect may require additional work.

Pricing

  • Regulator servicing: £165 for a standard set (2 second stages, 1 first stage, and an SPG if applicable).

  • BCD servicing: £70.

  • Prices include labor and genuine Cressi service kits but exclude additional parts or repairs not covered by the service kit.

Additional Costs

  • Any extra parts or labor required will be quoted before work begins. No additional charges will be applied without prior customer consent.

Warranty

  • All serviced equipment is tested for functionality and returned in working condition.

  • Abyss Scuba School guarantees the quality of its work for 90 days after the service date. This does not cover issues arising from misuse, neglect, or improper maintenance post-service.

Customer Responsibilities

  • Customers must provide accurate information about the equipment’s service history and report any known issues.

  • Equipment must be dropped off and collected by the customer or arranged via courier at their expense.

Turnaround Time

  • Standard servicing is typically completed within 7-10 business days. This may vary during peak periods, and customers will be informed of any delays.

Liability

  • Abyss Scuba School is not liable for damages or faults resulting from misuse, wear and tear, or previously undisclosed issues outside of the servicing process.

Full Terms and Conditions

  • By booking a service, customers agree to these terms and conditions. Full details are available upon request.

For any queries, please contact Abyss Scuba School directly.

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