Participant agreement
Yoga Surf Ocean — Santa Cruz, Portugal · Last updated June 2026
This page is provided in English. It applies to all surf and yoga participants regardless of the language version of our website. You can read the full terms here at any time before or after booking.
How confirmation works
After we agree your lesson date with you (by website form, email or WhatsApp), we usually send you a link to our online confirmation form. That form collects your health information, your acceptance of this agreement, optional photo consent, and your electronic confirmation (typed name).
You may also open the confirmation form yourself if you already have a confirmed date:
Please complete the form after we have confirmed your lesson date. If you are unsure whether your booking is confirmed, contact us first on WhatsApp before submitting.
Surf — participant agreement
1. Assumption of risk — Surfing and ocean activities involve inherent risks (currents, waves, marine life, weather, collisions, injury). I take part voluntarily and accept these risks.
2. Health & fitness — I am in good health and have disclosed any relevant medical condition, injury or pregnancy. I will stop and inform the instructor if I feel unwell.
3. Swimming ability — I have answered the swimming question honestly.
4. Instructions — I will follow all safety instructions and use equipment responsibly.
5. Equipment — I will return board, wetsuit and gear and accept responsibility for loss or damage caused by misuse.
6. Release — To the extent permitted by Portuguese law, I release Yoga Surf Ocean and its instructors from liability for injury, loss or damage not caused by their gross negligence.
Yoga — participant agreement
1. Assumption of risk — Yoga and physical exercise involve inherent risks (strain, injury, aggravation of existing conditions). I take part voluntarily.
2. Health & fitness — I have disclosed any relevant condition, injury, pregnancy or limitation (including back, shoulders, hips). I will stop if something does not feel right.
3. Instructions — I will follow the instructor’s guidance and work within my limits.
4. Release — To the extent permitted by Portuguese law, I release Yoga Surf Ocean and its instructors from liability for injury, loss or damage not caused by their gross negligence.
For participants under 18, a parent or guardian must complete the confirmation form on the child’s behalf.
Photo & video (optional)
Marketing photos and videos are optional and collected separately on the confirmation form. We only use identifiable images of you for promotion if you opt in. You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing info@yogasurfocean.com. Leaving photo consent unticked does not affect your lesson.
Booking, payment & cancellation
Because our lessons depend on daily ocean and weather conditions, we confirm bookings personally rather than through instant online scheduling.
Surf — payment
Full payment is required at the time of booking by bank transfer, or in cash on the day of your lesson. After we confirm your date, we send payment instructions by message.
Surf — cancellation by you
Contact us at least 24 hours in advance so we can rebook your spot. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the lesson, payment already made is non-refundable.
Surf — cancellation by us
If conditions are unsafe, we offer a free reschedule or a full refund — your choice.
Yoga — payment
Cash after the class, or bank transfer the day before. Class packages are valid for 2 months.
Yoga — cancellation
If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible so we can offer the spot to someone else.
General
- Please arrive 15 minutes early. Sessions start on time.
- We do not sell accommodation, travel or insurance.
- We may suggest trusted local accommodation if you ask — we do not share your data with providers unless you ask us to make an introduction.
Ready to confirm? After we have agreed your lesson date, use the confirmation form or the link we send you on WhatsApp. Questions: Luís +351 916 618 006 (surf) · Blanka +351 910 256 535 (yoga).
These terms are a template, not legal advice. “Release” clauses have limits under EU/Portuguese law.