In exchange for participation in the activity of snorkeling, paddle boarding, and/or rentals organized by Square Grouper Snorkel LLC and/or the employees of Square Grouper Snorkel LLC I agree for myself and if applicable, for the members of my party/family to the following: 1. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and further agree to follow any oral instruction or directions given by Square Grouper Snorkel LLC and/or the employees of Square Grouper Snorkel LLC 2. I agree to wear a personal flotation device, provided by Square Grouper Snorkel LLC or of my own, at all times while in water during the snorkeling & paddle board tours. If I refuse to wear a personal flotation device I understand I will not be allowed to participate in the tour and will not be permitted a voucher. I attest that I can swim and tread water for more than one hour and if it is determined by a Square Grouper Snorkel Representative that I am unable to swim I will not be permitted on the tour or presented a voucher. 3. I recognize that there are certain risks associated with snorkeling, paddle boarding, and the ocean. I assume full responsibility for personal injury, including death, to myself and, if applicable, members of my party/family and further release and discharge Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC and/or the employees of Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC for any injury, including death, loss or damage arising out of use of the equipment by myself and my party/family, whether caused by fault of myself, my family/party members and other third parties. 4. I agree to indemnify and defend Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC and/or the employees of Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs of expenses, including attorney fees, and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise during this tour and/or rental. All legal action and claims must be submitted to and will be decided by the Courts of Broward County. 5. I agree to pay for all damages and/or loss of equipment owned by Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC during the tour and/ or rental that my party/family members or myself caused that resulted in the loss of equipment provided to me by Square Grouper Snorkel LLC. I understand and agree that all equipment provided by Square Grouper Snorkel LLC is my reasonability while on the tour and/or rental and must be returned in the same condition as received. I agree to pay Seventy Dollars ($70.00) for each mask not returned in the same condition as received. I agree to pay Sixty Dollars ($60.00) for each fin not returned in the same condition as received. I agree to pay Forty Dollars ($40.00) for each snorkel not returned in the same condition as received. I agree to pay One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each Personal Flotation Device not returned in the same condition as received. I agree to pay One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for each paddle board not returned in the same condition as received. I agree to pay Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each Paddle not returned in the same condition as received. Square Grouper Snorkel LLC has the final say on all matters regarding condition of the gear. 6. I agree to pay for all fees including but not limited to Taxes(6.0%), Liability Insurance fee (10.5%), Rental Gear fee (7%), and Processing fee (6.28%) before the start of my tour. I agree that on US holidays I will pay double the standard gratuity rate of 20.00% i.e. 40.00% or a maximum of Forty percent gratuity. I agree to pay a Guide Gratuity of twenty percent (20.00%) of the total tour rate at management's discretion. 7. I agree to pay the total amount for the tour that I have signed up for. I will receive no refunds once scheduled. All sales are final. In the case of bad weather or ocean conditions, I will be credited a voucher to reschedule. Management has the final decision on all refund matters. No-shows and rescheduling within the twenty-four period before the scheduled start time will be subject to a charge of $20 per person as a No Show Fee/Late Rescheduling Fee on top of the total tour price. A credit card is required at the time of booking. A credit card is required to be on file during the duration of the tour. I understand that all sales are final and there are no refunds. I understand that in lieu of all refunds, I will receive a credit Voucher with Square Grouper Snorkel LLC at management discretion. I agree to allow my payment to be collected up to 48 hours before my tour with the payment method used at sign-up. I understand that Square Grouper Snorkel LLC considers a public/group tour to be more than one party per tour time. I agree to have my tour time moved by Square Grouper Snorkel LLC for any reason deemed reasonable by management or be offered a refund. 8. I understand that the ocean is an inherently dangerous place and recognize that certain risks are associated with the ocean. I understand that wildlife is inherently dangerous and I assume full responsibility for personal injury, including death, to myself and, if applicable, members of my party/family and further release and discharge Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC and/or the employees of Square Grouper Snorkeling LLC for any injury, including death, loss or damage. 9. I hereby consent and agree that Square Grouper Snorkel LLC (Photographer) has the right to take or use photographs of me (and/or my property) and to use these in any and all media worldwide including online, now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever. I hereby release to the Photographer all rights to exhibit this work in print and electronic form publicly or privately and to market copies. I waive any rights, claims, or interest I may have to control the use of my identity or likeness in the photographs and agree that any uses described herein may be made without compensation or additional consideration of me. 10. I agree to the No Refund Policy and understand that all late payments will be subject to the maximum interest penalty rate allowed by law in the State of Florida. 11. I agree to not use Chemical Sunscreens or any other sunscreen that Square Grouper Snorkel LLC has deemed unsafe for the reef. I will not wear sunscreens containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene in them on a Square Grouper Snorkel Tour. I forfeit my tour if I use these products before the tour. May 10, 2025
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