Forms and Policies

• There are NO REFUNDS on class payments or reservations, charters or international trip deposits.  
• Classes can be transferred to another person if you decide not to enroll in a class. However, once you do enroll in a class, we require notice to transfer to another class/date. If 15 days or less of notice is given a rescheduling fee will be incurred.
• For courses, we request that any student cancellations give at least 15 days of notice for changing course dates without rescheduling fees. If less than 15 days of notice but more than 8 days is given, there will be $100 fee for rescheduling; and 7 days and less will incur a $150 rescheduling fee. No shows to class will forfeit cost of course and must enroll in a new course. Private rescheduling fees will vary based on number of participants or students can pay regular rescheduling fees to enter a scheduled or group class. Rescheduling fees are per participant.  
• Any delay of over 60 days to complete your Open Water Certification dives after completing pool days requires a private pool refresher (for an additional fee) to maintain your skill level. If it has been 6 months or more, you will be required to complete the class again.  
• If a student misses a class or pool session for any reason, you must attend a make-up session prior to the next class/pool meeting or reschedule to a new class. The private session is $225 per person for a pool or lake make-up.  
• Students are responsible for completing all necessary knowledge reviews prior to coming to class, per the course description. The course description can be obtained at Texas Scuba Adventures, or on the web at www.texasscubaadventures.com 
• Scuba Diving is an in-water activity. It is required that all participants have moderate swimming ability and be comfortable in the water.  
• For your safety and ours, Texas Scuba Adventures reserves the right to inspect all equipment (that has not been purchased at Texas Scuba Adventures) being used in the pool or during open water dives PRIOR to starting any classes. At the sole discretion of Texas Scuba Adventures, any equipment not deemed satisfactory will not be allowed to be used. Masks, fins, and snorkels must be scuba diving quality (no off brand sporting goods equipment allowed). Students understand that by not having equipment checked prior to the pool sessions or dives may be turned away and required to retake the session at an additional fee. Students must utilize SCUBA quality equipment that has been serviced per manufacturer's recommendations with the appropriate proof of service. SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS! We simply cannot allow a diver to make a deep dive with us if their equipment has not been serviced within a year or the manufacturers recommended service interval. YOUR safety is our primary concern! 
• Students are responsible for having all medical forms and liability waivers completed prior to coming to their first class. The necessary forms for your class can be obtained at Texas Scuba Adventures or on the web at www.texasscubaadventures.com.  
• Students who arrive to class without their appropriate personal equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), having read the appropriate coursework, completed the knowledge reviews, and completed their medical forms and liability releases may be required to re-enroll in a new class. The re-enrollment fee is $150 for all courses except leadership courses and private courses.  
• Students who come to class unprepared and are rescheduled will not be eligible to receive a refund.  
• Students arriving more than 30 minutes late to class will be unable to participate in scheduled class and will be required to re-enroll in a new class. The re-enrollment fee is $150 for all courses except leadership courses and private courses.  
• Class enrollment does not include lake entrance fees or boat fees.  

Student Learning Agreement:  

Students agree to:  

1. Study independently as specified by instructional staff (generally, reading the appropriate section and completing the relevant knowledge review and online learning prior to first class)  

2. Ask questions about any aspect not understood.  

3. Be punctual and prepared for all pool and dive lake sessions.  

4. Follow directions and course procedures from Texas Scuba Adventures staff team

5. Always abide by standards of safe diving practices and act in a courteous manner.  

6. Not consume any alcohol or illicit drugs before or during the course or be involved in any.  activity that increases risks with diving.  

7. In the case of additional sessions being required (incomplete knowledge reviews, absence etc. NOT further practice for speed of learning considerations) an additional cost will be incurred. 

Insurance & Safety:  

Prior to participating in diving activities, you will be asked to sign forms relating to the safety procedures, precautions, and acknowledgement of liability to the risks involved. It is important that the forms are read and completed with care. All participants under 16 will require a parent or guardian’s signature. Some participants may be required to see a doctor or undergo a medical before commencing, but we wish to avoid any disappointment so please ask questions about any aspect of which you are uncertain.  

Loss or Damage to Property:  

Texas Scuba Adventures cannot hold any accountability for loss/damage of any personal belongings. Texas Scuba Adventures also asks that students are respectful of any property belonging to Texas Scuba Adventures and will be responsible for the replacement or repair of any items lost/damaged while in their use or supervision.  

Student's must fill out credit card authorization form in order to participate in courses. 

Cancellation by Texas Scuba Adventures:  

There is the possibility of short notice cancellation from Texas Scuba Adventures due to weather (which we have no control over), mechanical or equipment problems, staff illness or other unforeseen circumstances. We regret these situations, but endeavor to reschedule trips and courses to complete qualifications to the student’s convenience. Texas Scuba Adventures operates a flexible program, and participants should simply rebook an alternative date. Texas Scuba Adventures commits to complete the qualification for which students have signed up.  

• If you are unhappy with any purchase from Texas Scuba Adventures, return it with the original packaging and unused within 14 days of the original purchase date and we will replace, exchange it, or refund your original payment method. Return it with the original packaging and unused from 15-30 days of the original purchase date and we will replace, exchange it, or issue a gift card with store credit. Items that have been used or placed in the water are not eligible for refund or exchange. Some items such as swimming attire, wetsuits, snorkels, and personal mouthpieces cannot be returned after use, for obvious reasons. Any special ordered items are not eligible for return  

• Equipment must be picked up within 30 days of notification of completion. After 30 days a $25 per week storage fee will be incurred by customer. The storage fee will not be prorated and will be assessed at the beginning of each week. 
• Equipment left longer than 90 days will be considered abandoned.