Part 1 Lesson Participation Agreement
Yodel Snow School Akakura
I acknowledge and agree to the following terms when participating in lessons or training sessions provided by Yodel Snow School Akakura.
Safety Information
1. Instructor Directions
Please follow the instructor’s directions throughout the lesson.
2. Accident Prevention
Please remain aware of your surroundings and take appropriate care to avoid collisions or accidents involving other participants, skiers, or snowboarders.
3. Equipment and Clothing
Please check that your skiing or snowboarding equipment and clothing are safe and in suitable condition before the lesson.
4. Lesson Changes or Cancellations
Lessons may be modified or canceled due to weather, snow conditions, slope conditions, lift operations, or other safety considerations. Refunds or rescheduling in such cases will be handled in accordance with our Booking & Cancellation Policy (Part 2 below).
5. Insurance
We strongly recommend that all participants obtain appropriate travel or personal accident insurance covering skiing and snowboarding activities, including injuries, medical expenses, rescue and evacuation costs, and third-party liability.
Acknowledgments and Agreements
1. Risks of Snow Sports
I understand that skiing, snowboarding, and other snow sports involve inherent risks, including serious injury or death, and that my actions may also cause injury or damage to others.
2. Health Conditions
I confirm that I have considered my health condition and agree to inform the school in advance of any illness, injury, medical condition, or other circumstances that may affect my participation or require special consideration.
3. Compliance with Rules
I agree to follow all rules established by Yodel Snow School Akakura and the ski resort and to take responsibility for my own conduct.
4. Liability for Accidents and Damages
Our school takes reasonable care to ensure participant safety during lessons. However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for accidents, injuries, or damages caused by participants’ own negligence, actions of third parties beyond the instructor’s reasonable control, or other circumstances not attributable to our school.
5. Emergency Response
In the event of an accident, injury, or sudden illness during a lesson, I authorize the school to arrange emergency assistance, first aid, medical transportation, and contact with my emergency contact when reasonably necessary.
I understand that any associated rescue, transportation, or medical expenses are my responsibility, except where the school is legally responsible for such costs.
6. Participation of Minors
For participants who are minors, a parent or legal guardian must review and agree to these terms and consent to the minor’s participation. The parent or legal guardian is also responsible for explaining the relevant safety instructions and school and resort rules to the minor before participation.
Part 2 Booking & Cancellation Policy
Yodel Snow School Akakura
1. Standard Cancellations
If you cancel your lesson, the following cancellation fees will apply:
| Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Fee |
| 30 days or more before the lesson | No cancellation fee (full refund minus card transaction fees) |
| 29 to 2 days before the lesson | 20% of the lesson fee |
| 1 day before the lesson | 50% of the lesson fee |
| Same-day cancellation or no-show | 100% of the lesson fee |
2. Rescheduling
- Up to 2 days before the lesson: One free rescheduling is permitted, subject to availability.
- 1 day before the lesson: Rescheduling may be permitted at the school’s discretion, depending on availability and booking conditions.
- On the lesson day: Rescheduling is generally not permitted.
- If the requested new date is unavailable: The standard cancellation policy for the original booking will apply.
All rescheduling requests must be approved by the school before they are confirmed.
If a rescheduled lesson is subsequently canceled, cancellation fees will be calculated based on both the original lesson date and the rescheduled lesson date. The higher applicable cancellation fee will apply. This rule does not apply to rescheduling initiated by the school.
3. Medical Cancellations and Rescheduling
If a participant is unable to attend a lesson due to their own injury, fever, illness, or other medical reasons, the following special conditions apply.
For Cancellations
- For cancellations made one day before or on the lesson day, a reduced cancellation fee of 20% of the lesson price will apply, provided that a medical certificate signed by a doctor is submitted.
- After the certificate has been reviewed, 80% of the lesson price will be refunded, with no additional deduction for card transaction fees.
- If a medical certificate is not submitted, the standard cancellation policy will apply.
For Rescheduling
- One free rescheduling may be permitted upon submission of a medical certificate, subject to availability on the requested new date.
- All rescheduling requests must be approved by the school.
- If rescheduling is not possible, the medical cancellation policy above will apply.
Notification and Medical Certificate Requirements
- Please notify the school before the scheduled lesson start time whenever possible.
- If advance notice is not possible due to sudden illness, an accident, or other unavoidable circumstances, please contact the school as soon as reasonably possible.
- A signed medical certificate must be submitted within 10 days of the scheduled lesson date.
- The certificate does not need to specifically state that the participant was unable to attend the lesson.
4. Weather Conditions and Lift Closures
If severe weather or related conditions cause most ski lifts at the resort to stop operating, making it practically impossible to conduct lessons, the school may cancel the lesson.
In such cases, participants will be offered rescheduling or a full refund, with no deduction of card transaction fees.
Cancellations requested by participants solely due to snowfall, rain, strong winds, poor visibility, or other weather conditions will generally be subject to the standard cancellation policy if the school determines that lessons can safely proceed.
5. Cancellations by the School
If a lesson cannot be conducted due to circumstances attributable to the school, including instructor unavailability, participants will be offered rescheduling or a full refund.
No card transaction fees will be deducted in these cases.
6. Additional Conditions
- All cancellation and rescheduling requests must be submitted through the school’s designated communication channels.
- No-shows are generally non-refundable unless the medical cancellation exception applies.
- The actual amount received in a refund may vary due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or fees independently charged by card issuers or financial institutions.
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