TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR WORKSHOP BOOKINGS

These are my terms of doing business. I have tried to keep them as straightforward as possible. They are here to protect both parties so please read them carefully!

THE CONTRACT. Making a booking and paying a deposit or paying the full workshop fee means that you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Mywritten confirmation of your booking means that we agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

CANCELLATION BY YOU. Any cancellation by the client must be made in writing. The date on which the email or letter is received by me will determine any cancellation charges which may be applicable.

As I often need to book our flights and/or accommodation many months ahead of the workshop date, any request for a cancellation of a course or amendment to your order less than four (4) calendar months before the proposed date of your original course booking cannot be accommodated. Refunds due to customer cancellation will be subject to a £75 administration fee.

CANCELLATION BY ME. Brian Lloyd Duckett reserves the right to alter, postpone or cancel any workshop. Should an alteration or postponement become necessary, you will then have the choice of accepting the change, taking an alternative workshop (and where this is of a lower price I will refund the difference), or keeping your funds in trust with me to use as a credit towards any other workshop in future. For the avoidance of doubt, as Brian Lloyd Duckett is not party to any flight and/or accommodation bookings you make yourself and has received no payment for the same, he will not refund the cost of your flight and/or accommodation in the event of workshop cancellation or amendment. Force majeure is unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, such as war or the threat of war, riots, terrorist activity, civil strife, industrial disputes, viral pandemics, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood or adverse weather conditions.

ALTERATIONS TO THE WORKSHOP. Brian Lloyd Duckett reserves the right to alter any workshop itinerary in the event of adverse weather or travel conditions etc. In these circumstances, every attempt will be made to use a more suitable location for the workshop. Any itinerary given is in outline only and does not constitute a contractual obligation on the part of Brian Lloyd Duckett.

INSURANCE. It is a term of the contract between us that you will obtain the appropriate travel insurance cover before you set out on the workshop. Brian Lloyd Duckett’s recommendation is that this is done at the time of booking. The insurance must cover the loss, expenses and damages arising from, including but not limited to, the cancellation of the workshop (whether in whole or in part), personal accident and injury, medical and repatriations costs (for overseas workshops), loss of baggage and personal money and belongings and transportation cancellations and delays. Costs incurred through your failure to do so cannot be borne by Brian Lloyd Duckett. You are strongly urged to purchase insurance which covers loss, theft or damage to your photographic equipment and personal belongings.

PASSPORTS/VISAS & MEDICAL. All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and any relevant visas, permits and certificates, including medical certificates required for the whole of the journey and the client accepts responsibility for obtaining the same. All information and advice given by others on visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment etc is given in good faith. You must inform Brian Lloyd Duckett at the time of booking whether you have medical or mobility problems, walk with the aid of walking aids or require a wheelchair.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Please note that suitably qualified medical personnel do not accompany Brian Lloyd Duckett’s workshops. Brian Lloyd Duckett is not equipped or trained to deal with a medical emergency or to provide care and assistance in the event of an emergency. If you have any medical condition which may require emergency treatment then you must disclose this at the time of booking to enable Brian Lloyd Duckett to make an assessment as to whether you can be safely accommodated on the workshop.

RISK. You, the client, understand that during the course of a workshop with Brian Lloyd Duckett you may visit a variety of outdoor locations. You understand that during the full duration of the workshop and when travelling to and from the locations, you do so at your own risk and you take full responsibility for your actions. Force majeure is unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, such as war or threat of war, riots, terrorist activity, civil strife, industrial disputes, viral pandemics, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood or adverse weather conditions. Brian Lloyd Duckett does not accept liability for any losses or additional or unexpected expenses incurred as a result of these circumstances. Such losses or additional expenses are your responsibility.

BEHAVIOUR. During the workshop you must behave in a way that is not disruptive, upsetting or dangerous to you or anyone else and you must follow the reasonable requests of the workshop leader. Brian Lloyd Duckett reserves the right to terminate your participation in the workshop if your behaviour is, in the workshop leader’s reasonable opinion, in breach of this obligation and in such circumstances Brian Lloyd Duckett will have no further liability to you.

PHOTOGRAPHS & EMAIL. Brian Lloyd Duckett may wish to take photographs and video during the running of your workshop and to use the resulting image/s and footage for promotional purposes. You should inform Brian before the workshop if you do not consent to such use of image/s or video.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. Any and all intellectual property rights in the course materials are owned by Brian Lloyd Duckett and will continue to be owned by him.

THE LAW. Brian Lloyd Duckett accepts responsibility for acts and /or omissions of ihis employees (whilst acting in the course of their employment). Brian Lloyd Duckett does not accept responsibility or liability for death, bodily injury or illness caused to the client or any other person included on the booking form, unless arising from the negligent act and/or omission of the Brian Lloyd Duckett’s employees (whilst acting in the course of their employment). He does not make any warranty as to the course in general and in particular in relation to: (i) the presence or absence of any other attendees or the venue; or (ii) the benefit or outcome (commercial or otherwise) that you may achieve as a result of attending the workshop. Any claims shall be subject to English law in respect of any question of liability or quantum, and all proceedings shall be within the exclusive domain of the English courts.

The client must communicate any perceived failure in the performance of this contract on the spot to Brian Lloyd Duckett thus giving the workshop leader the opportunity to achieve a satisfactory solution. The decision of Brian Lloyd Duckett is final and no discussion will be entered into.