Terms & Conditions

Last Updated 5/09/2026

SOUND DIVING Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website sounddiving.co.uk . As user of the website (referred to as “you/your”) you acknowledge that any use of this website are subject to our Terms and Conditions

Who we are

SOUND DIVING Ltd, 201 Cattedown Road, Plymouth, PL4 0RW, United Kingdom

If you have any questions about the Terms & Conditions you can contact us at:

Email: sounddivingplymouth@gmail.com

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Sound Diving website, registering for a course, booking trips, or purchasing products or services from us, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. 

If you do not agree with these terms please do not use our website or services 

Scheduling and Changes to Itinerary

Course schedules, trips, and events may change due to weather, safety considerations, instructor availability, or other unseen circumstance. Sound Diving reserves the right to modify schedules when necessary

Sound Diving reserves the right to modify schedules when necessary

Training and Certification

Sound Diving provides scuba, free diving and spearfishing training. Following the relevant certification agency (such as SSI or others). Successful certification requires students to meet all course performance requirement, complete required knowledge development, and demonstrate the necessary skills and safety procedures.

Certification is not guaranteed and is awarded only when all course requirements are successfully completed. 

Medical Fitness

The activities we offer are physically demanding. Students may be required to complete a medical questionnaire, and in some cases obtain medical clearance from a physician before participating in training or activities,.

Participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to dive

Equipment Use

Students and customers using rental or training equipment are responsible for using the equipment properly and returning it in the same condition it was received. Customers may be responsible for repair or replacement costs if equipment is damaged due to misuse or negligence. 

Ownership

All goods bought will remain the property of Sound Diving until paid for in full

All goods rented from Sound Diving are subject to surcharges if leased beyond the agreed period, and will remain the property of Sound Diving

Payments and Deposits

Certain courses, trips and events may require deposits or full payment in advance to secure a spot. Payment policies, including refund or cancellation terms, will be communicated at the time of booking.

Liability

Sound Diving accepts no liability for any harm caused by the improper use of products sold on this site, or any negative consequences experienced from use of the information on this site. If you use this site you are accepting full liability and are indemnifying Sound Diving against any claim. All Branded packaging has clear instructions on how to use the products safely and also any suggested restrictions on the use of these products. 

Media Release

By participating in any training, activities or events organized by Sound Diving, you grant Sound Diving, it’s representatives, and employees the right to take photographs, video recordings and audio recordings or you and your property during the Activities.

Permitted Uses

You authorize Sound Diving, to use, reproduce, exhibit or distribute theses images and recording in any traditional or digital media format now known or hereafter created. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Official website pages
  • Social media platforms
  • Promotional brochures, flyers, and physical marketing materials
  • Newsletter

Waiver of Compensation and inspection

You agree that all such photographs, video and audio recordings are the exclusive property of Sound Diving. You waive any right to:

  • Inspect or approve the finished product where your likeness appears
  • Receive any financial compensation, royalties, or residual fees arising from the use of these media materials

Release of liability 

You hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Sound Diving, its directors, officers, employees, coaches and agents from any and all claims, demands or causes of action that you or your heirs have or may have relating to any defamation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or any copyright infringement arising out of the use of your likeness. 

 

Intellectual property images, content and illustrations

Sound Diving is the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights contained in the website. All text, information, graphics, interfaces, photographs, videos and other material available on the website are protected by copyright, trade mark and other proprietary and intellectual property laws. 

Nothing in these terms and conditions grants or is intended to grant any right, title or interest in the website or any intellectual property rights contained therein. 

External links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites

Changes to the Terms and Conditions

We may update the Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.