Surf Lessons in Oceanside, Ca: (760) 960-3805
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Cancellation Policy


Oceanside Surf School




Cancellation Policy, Terms of Service & Assumption of Risk



Effective upon purchase, booking, or participation





1. Weather & Ocean Conditions Cancellation Policy



Oceanside Surf School operates year-round and surfs in most conditions. However, participant safety is our top priority.


Lessons may be canceled, modified, shortened, delayed, or rescheduled at the sole discretion of Oceanside Surf School due to conditions including, but not limited to:


  • Heavy rain
  • Strong winds
  • Poor water quality or storm runoff
  • Dangerous surf, tides, or currents
  • Lightning or storm activity
  • Any condition deemed unsafe by instructors




Weather-Related Cancellations by Oceanside Surf School



If Oceanside Surf School cancels a lesson due to weather or unsafe ocean conditions:


  • The lesson will be credited
  • Lesson credits do not expire
  • Credits may be used at any future date
  • No refunds (cash, card, or digital) will be issued for weather-related cancellations






2. Participant Cancellations & No-Shows



  • Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may result in forfeiture of the lesson.
  • No-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
  • Late arrivals may result in a shortened lesson without refund or credit.






3. Assumption of Risk & Acknowledgment of Danger



By purchasing, booking, or participating in any lesson with Oceanside Surf School—online or in person—you acknowledge and agree that:


Surfing, swimming, and ocean activities are inherently dangerous and involve risks including, but not limited to:


  • Drowning
  • Impact with surfboards, ocean floor, rocks, or other people
  • Strong waves, rip currents, and changing ocean conditions
  • Marine life encounters
  • Physical injury, illness, permanent disability, or death



You voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with participation.





4. Instructor Authority & Participant Responsibility



  • Instructors have full authority to determine if conditions are safe.
  • Participants must follow all instructor directions.
  • Failure to follow instructions may result in removal from the lesson without refund or credit.
  • Oceanside Surf School reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service for safety reasons.






5. Health & Fitness Representation



By participating, you confirm that:


  • You and/or your child are physically capable of participating
  • Any relevant medical conditions have been disclosed
  • You understand ocean conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably






6. Limitation of Liability



To the fullest extent permitted by California law, Oceanside Surf School, its owners, instructors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense arising from participation, including those resulting from weather, ocean conditions, or participant actions.





7. Agreement & Consent



By purchasing a lesson, booking online, or participating in any Oceanside Surf School activity, you acknowledge that:


  • You have read and understood this Cancellation Policy, Terms of Service, and Assumption of Risk
  • You agree to all terms listed above
  • You voluntarily accept all risks associated with surfing and ocean activities






Contact Information



For questions regarding this policy, please contact:


Oceanside Surf School

📧 matthew@oceansidesurfschool.com