Surf Retreats
booking terms and conditions
Please read carefully these terms and conditions of the contract. In paying a deposit, you agree to be bound by these conditions which constitute the agreement between Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching and you. No purported variation of these conditions will be effective unless in writing and signed by a person so authorised by Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching.
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Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching does not assume responsibility for those inherent risks which may cause unfortunate accidents, incidents, or delays with our guest’s travel arrangements. Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not be held responsible for injury, death, damage, loss, delay, cost, expense, or inconvenience arising from travel misfortunes beyond our control.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not be held responsible for lack of surfing activities arising from lack of favourable surfing conditions.
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By submitting payment, you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions:
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Booking Policy
A booking is confirmed when a non-refundable deposit is paid.
Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Every client must provide a signed copy of the participation and liability waiver form, which is sent to the client after booking. Failure to do so results in a cancelation of the booking and forfeiting the amount paid.
By making payment of a deposit or full payment for any program you are accepting Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching Terms and Conditions.
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Deposits
1. A deposit due at time of booking.
2. All deposits and final payments are Non Refundable.
Please refer to cancellation policy for more details.
Payment Policy
1. Final Payment is due at 90 Days prior to booking date (unless stated differently) and is non-refundable for all reasons.
2. Payment may be made by Bank Transfer or Paypal.
3. Any form of payment constitutes acceptance of the Terms and Conditions stated on this document.
4. In case of PayPal payments, customers are responsible a 4% Pay Pal service charge. This charge will be added to your final invoice.
5. Bank fees incurred by transferring money are the sole responsibility of the guest.
Failure to pay within this timeframe results in the funds being forfeited.
The guest is responsible to pay for all extra services not included in the selected package in cash, in the local currency or where facilities allow, credit card payments can be accepted (credit card payments are now accepted on The Maldives Trip's yacht).
Any form of payment constitutes acceptance of the Terms and Conditions stated on this document.
Refund Policy / Cancellation Policy
All sales/bookings/payments are final. If a guest cancels the booking, Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not issue a cash, cheque or credit card refund for any reason.
If participant has opted into a payment plan and the payment plan is not fulfilled prior to event, Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching retains the right to deny participation in the retreat.
Exceptions to Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching guest cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason.
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There are no refunds, or partial refunds, given for early departures from the Retreat, because of poor surf, inclement weather, or injury.
In addition, there are no refunds given for reasons pertaining to unstable global, national, or local political situation that does not directly pose a threat to the safe operations of our retreats.
No refunds shall be payable if you fail to arrive at the Retreat Destination, or if you voluntarily leave a retreat for any reason after the trip has begun or you cannot fullfill your planned trip and / or activities due to injury or illness, or travel issues, or any other reason.
No refunds will be payable for any activity, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilised.
In case of problems or disputes incurred with sharing a room with another guest, Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not be considered responsible and no refunds will be issued.
No refunds will be payable for any lack of surfing (or other weather / atmospherical related) activities due to lack of favourable conditions.
Each surf trip/retreat/programme has a specific meeting place, time and date. Please refer to what has been communicated to you via email in regards to your arrival at the Retreat Destination.
In the specific for 2025:
-For the portugal retreat May 10-17, meeting place is A House In Estoril Hotel, on May 10th between 3pm and 5pm
-For The Maldives Surf Experience September 21-21, meeting place is Male International Airport, arrivals Hall, on September 21st, at 11 am (if you fly in the same day, your flight must land in Male before 8.30 am)
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In case you miss the meeting point, time and date for The Maldives Surf Experience 2025 (as stated above), you will be responsible to reach the yacht (wherever it'll be located) at your own cost, in order to join the trip while the trip has commenced already - please note that this won't necessarily be possible.
It is your responsibility to arrive in Male Airport no later than 8.30 am on September 21st in order to join the trip.
If you miss to arrive in Male Airport before 8.30 am on September 21st, and it is not possible to offer you an alternative meeting point, no refunds will be issued.
For your protection, you can contract a travel insurance with any company operating in your country.
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Inclusions/exclusions
Each trip has a clear list of inclusions and exclusions available on the website andrewgoodmansurfcoaching.com; in particular, a list of inclusions and exclusions for the Portugal Retreat is available at https://www.andrewgoodmansurfcoach.com/cascais, and for The Maldives Surf Experience is available at https://www.andrewgoodmansurfcoach.com/maldivesdiscoverytrip
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Surfing and other activities
Surfing is 100% weather related and permitted, and so are all our outdoor activities. No amount of surfing sessions can be promised or assured. Everything is dictated by weather conditions, and Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not be held responsible for lack of surfing or other planned activities arising from lack of favourable weather conditions.
Some surf spots require a very strong and confident paddling power. If Andrew Goodman feels the conditions are too consequential for any client, he’ll make the call to keep that person out of the water for that session. No refunds will be given.
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Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching would like to draw your attention to the elevated level of risk entailed in adventure trips, namely surfing (accidents may lead to injuries, disabilities or even death). Since Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching does not exert any control over your mastery of this sport, Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching does not assume any liability. Participants bear the full responsibility for accidents, loss inflicted on themselves or third parties or fatal accidents. We shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, death, damage, loss, delay, cost, expense, inconvenience or loss of enjoyment suffered by any person or corporation during your trip.
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Mandatory insurances
Sickness, accident, sport (including surfing), travel + baggage and cancellation insurances are mandatory for participants.
Surfing can be a risky sport, and travel delays can cost you. We wish our guest to have a safe and incident free trip, but accidents do happen. Travel Insurance is mandatory for all guests. Sport insurance covering surfing as a sport, and medical evacuation is required. If you are unsure what insurance to purchase please inquire with us and we can recommend an insurance company. You must provide us with your travel insurance policy details within 30 dates of check in day. In addition, it is necessary to purchase travel insurance that will cover any costs incurred due to delays, flight cancellations, missed connections, delayed baggage delivery, accidents and sickness.
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Transportation to the retreat venue
All guests are responsible for their own personal transportation to and from the Retreat Venue (for Maldives: Male International Airport - For Portugal: A House In Estoril)
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching is not responsible also for any transportation during the week of the retreat, aside from The Maldives Surf Experience which is hosted aboard a moving yacht.
Airline related Information
1. Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching is not responsible for airline board fees or baggage policies.
2. Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching does not accept any responsibility for late arrival or non-arrival of any personal surf equipment, not excluding surfboards/surfboard bags or any other luggage.
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Health
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of any health requirements for your travel destinations and to ensure that you carry all necessary vaccination documentation. You should consult your doctor regarding the health requirements for your destination.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching is not responsible for health problems arising from any reason, including environmental factors during your stay.
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Documents
1. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
2. If applicable, a valid visa is required for travel.
Rescheduling or Cancellation of the trip
Surf retreats must receive a minimum bookings of 8 guests.
If Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching cancels or changes the scheduled retreat date for not reaching a minimum participants number, you will be refunded of the payments made so far to Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching is not responsible for any expenses incurred in preparation of the cancelled retreat, i.e. airplane tickets, insurance, illness, loss of work etc.
The 2025 Portugal Retreat has reached a minimum booking of 8 guests so it's confirmed.
The 2025 Maldives Experience has reached a minimum booking of 8 guests so it's confirmed.
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Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not be liable for cancellation, failure of, or delay in performing it’s obligations under this agreement due to force majeure events (earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flooding, tsunami, pandemic, volcanic activity or other natural disasters, or in the case of war, action of foreign enemies, terrorist activities, labor dispute or strike, government sanction, blockage, embargo, pandemic or epidemic) or if certain conditions present unacceptable danger to the participant.
In the cases listed above, no refunds will be made.
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In the event of refund, Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not be responsible for any currency fluctuations and will refund the original amount that was invoiced.
Prices and Services
Prices and services are subject to change. The invoiced price includes the services as stated on the invoice and the booking confirmation connected with that invoice. Any additional agreements will be communicated via written form. Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching reserves the right to change its prices without prior notice.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching reserves the right to change its offer or individually agreed services due to extraordinary circumstances s (e.g. external forces, governmental regulations, delays of third parties, weather and oceanic conditions, etc.). If any essential contract paragraph is changed, the customer will be informed as soon as possible. The retreat schedule can change at any time without notice. The program listed on the website is subject to weather conditions, and all sessions timings and nature can change.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching reserves the right to change its location or dates due to unforeseen issues (e.g. third party delays or problems, construction, etc.) Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will ensure the standard be kept the same in all the partnering resorts/hotels/yacths. If a venue becomes unavailable for unforeseen circumstances, a replacement venue will be found of similar standards. If this won't be possible, a full refund will be given to all guests.
Itineraries and schedule on all of our retreats including on a surf trip on board of a yacht are decided daily and can and will be amended on a constant basis, as everything revolves around weather conditions.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching reserves the right to change or amend this policy at anytime. The current policy is always applicable.
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RESPONSIBILITY
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will use all due care for the provision of its services and activities provided to guests. Guests participate in activities and use services at the Surf Retreat at their own risk. No liability or responsibility is accepted by Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching for any injury, illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, or any other claim arising from involvement in any activities or provision of any services howsoever suffered, even in circumstances where staff of Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching may have negligently breached any duty of care that it or they may owe or have owed in connection with such activities, conduct, supervision, or the provision of services.
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching is no longer be liable for direct or indirect losses, arising from any such injury, illness, damage, loss accident, or expense including consequential loss or economic loss however caused.
In case of a guest using illegal substances or abusing alcohol, the guest will be disembarked immediately (in case of a boat trip) or checked out of the hotel (in case of a land based retreat). No refunds will be issued.
Furthermore, no aggressive behaviour will be tolerated.
Privacy Policy
Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching will not pass on any of your details to a third party unless you authorise us to do so. All travel documents are issued electronically to the email address you provide at the time of booking.
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Data Use and Protection
The customer agrees that he/she will be photographed and/or filmed during his/her stay and/or activities in connection with the company, and also agrees that the company may use such recordings for marketing, promotion and/or advertising purposes without any prior consent.
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The customer agrees that the company for marketing and market research purposes may use his/her personal data. The company assures that all personal data will be treated confidentially and not be transferred to any third party other than necessary to fulfill the booking or deliver the requested service.
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Place of jurisdiction and applicable law
The present contract between you and the Andrew Goodman Surf Coaching should be governed by the British Law. Any disputes arising out of this contract agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the London courts in the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
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Import Restrictions to the Maldives
No alcohol, pornography (which may cover a wide range of publications), pork, drugs, dogs, firearms, spear guns, or "idols of worship" may be brought into the country. All baggage is X-rayed. The Maldives is a strict Muslim country and drinking is only allowed in resorts or on boats and that is the only place you can buy alcohol.
Your surf charter will have a variety of alcoholic beverages for you to purchase onboard. Prices do vary from boat to boat as the boat owners run the bar so please ensure you have ample USD cash for your bar bill.