Terms and Conditions

B1. IF WE CHANGE YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE

B1.1 We hope and expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have confirmed to you in our Confirmation Invoice. We plan arrangements a long time in advance of trips commencing using independent suppliers such as hotels and transport providers etc., over whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do have to be made, and we reserve the right to make these. Most of these changes are minor and, in particular, we will normally regard changes to itineraries, programmes and accommodation suppliers, to be minor changes. However, if we consider any changes to be a “Significant Change” we will endeavour to advise you as soon as reasonably possible. A Significant Change includes, purely by way of example, a change of accommodation to that of a lower category and/or price or a significant change of destination.

B1.2 In the case of a Significant Change before your departure we will provide you with three alternatives:

B1.2.1 alternative trip of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, if available, or

B1.2.2 alternative trip of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or

B1.2.3 cancel your trip with a full refund of all monies paid.

In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in clause D below unless the change occurs as a result of circumstances beyond our control where clause H1 will apply.

B2. IF WE CANCEL YOUR TRIP

B2.1 In the unlikely event we need to cancel your trip we will tell you as soon as possible. If we have to cancel your trip we will provide you with three alternatives:

B2.1.1 alternative trip of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, if available, or

B2.1.2 alternative trip of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or

B2.1.3 cancel your trip with a full refund of all monies paid.

In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in clause D below unless the change occurs as a result of circumstances beyond our control (in which case clause H1 will apply) or we cancel as a result of your failure to pay your deposit or the balance or any other sum when due or where clause B2.2 applies.

B2.2 We regret that some trips shown on our website or in our marketing literature can only be operated if a sufficient number of people book them. If there is insufficient demand, we have the right to cancel the trip in question. If we have to do so, we will tell you as soon as possible. In this situation, you will then have the choice of having a full refund of all monies paid or, if possible, the same trip starting on a different date. Where we cancel for lack of numbers in accordance with this clause B2.2, no compensation or other amounts (for example, the cost of any travel arrangements you have made independently) will be payable.

B3. CHANGES DURING THE TRIP

By its very nature open water swimming requires a significant degree of flexibility on your part as, whether or not a swim can proceed, is largely dependent on weather conditions and currents. In the circumstances changes or cancellations can be made at the last minute. Our guides or any third party operating a swim will determine if a swim can proceed and you will be expected to comply with their instructions.

C1 IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING

C1.1 If you want to change your trip arrangements in any way you must inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will try to help you, although we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to do this as changes are subject to availability at the time.

C1.2 Where we can make a change, we will charge for any additional services, facilities, or other items changed, at the price which applies on the day the change is made. In addition, we will also apply an administration charge of £20 per change for each person on the booking requiring a change together with any further costs we incur, for example with our suppliers, in making any change

C1.3 Any booking discount you may have received at the time your original booking was made may be altered or reduced whenever changes are made if such discount has since been altered, reduced or withdrawn.

C2 IF YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING

C2.1 If you wish to cancel all or part of your booking, you must write to us. If some or all of your party cancel their booking or we are entitled to treat your booking as cancelled in accordance with these Booking Conditions, we will levy a cancellation charge on the scale shown in the table set out in clause D. These charges are based on the estimated cost of cancelling your arrangements and the expenses and losses we are likely to suffer if we cannot resell your place on the trip.

C2.2 Any voluntary charitable donations made as part of your booking are passed on to the charity automatically at the time of booking and are non-refundable.

C2.3 If you or anyone included within your booking is unable to go for any reason or decides that he/she does not want to travel, you may be able to transfer the whole booking or the place on the booking of the person(s) concerned to someone else/other people suggested by you and acceptable to us subject to the following:

C2.3.1 You must write to us with full details of who cannot or does not want to take part in the trip and who you would like to go instead. We must receive this information at least 30 days before the trip starts.

C2.3.2 If the change can be made, you will have to pay an amendment fee of £20 per person named on the booking together with any extra costs we incur or are asked to pay in order to make the change .

C2.3.3 Anyone who takes part in a trip in place of anyone who was originally due to take part must agree to these Booking Conditions and any other requirements which apply to the booking before the change can be finalised. If the full cost of the trip should already have been paid when the change is requested but has not been, this must also be paid before the change can be finalised.

C2.3.4 We may be unable to transfer the booking if the sex of the replacement is not the same as the original person on the booking due to the fact that we often used shared accommodation.

The following table sets out the sums payable to us or you in the event of Significant Changes or cancellation. These sums are not payable where we have to make a Significant Change or cancel your travel arrangements as a result of:-

(a) matters outside of our control when clause H1 shall apply or

(b) where your booking was accepted 'subject to availability' or similar and the travel arrangements are not available or clause B2.2 applies

NOTE: 'Total price' means the total price payable by each person for the arrangements excluding any fees payable for any changes made by you to your booking

NOTE: The above policy does not apply to our race events, including, but not limited to, Bosphorus Cross Continental Swim and Hellespont and Dardanelles Swim. In these cases, your deposit payment is non-refundable and will be retained by SwimTrek for each person in the group who cancels.

E1 We will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to:

E1.1 you; or

E1.2 a third party unconnected with the provision of the trip arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or

E1.3 unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.

E2 Our liability, except in cases involving death or personal injury, shall be limited to a maximum of 2 times the cost payable to us for your trip.

E3 Should you or any member of your party suffer illness, personal injury or death attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of our services, or as a result of failures due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer you such advice, guidance and assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.

E4 Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to:

E4.1 the contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation or accommodation or other services for your trip which are incorporated into and form part of your contract with us; and

E4.2 any relevant international convention, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage which are incorporated into and form part of your contract with us and we are to be regarded as having all the benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any other such conventions.

E5 Unless otherwise expressly indicated by us in writing, excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on the trip are not part of the trip arrangements provided by us. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator.

E6 The provisions of clauses E1 to E5 inclusive are in addition to any other limitation of liability contained in these Booking Conditions

E7 Nothing in these Booking Conditions affect any statutory rights that you may have under the relevant jurisdiction applicable pursuant to clause H5

F1. SPECIAL REQUESTS

If you have a special request, we will do our best to help, but we cannot guarantee it. Please advise us of your request at the time of booking and make sure that we are given as much detail as possible. If your special request is vital to your trip, it must be specifically agreed with us before or at the time you book. General confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of a special request on your Confirmation Invoice or on the acknowledgement of your booking or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed in writing all special requests are subject to availability. If any additional cost is applicable, it will either be invoiced to you prior to your trip commencing or should be paid for locally.

F2. YOUR DOCUMENTATION

F2.1 You are responsible for ensuring that you and all other persons included in the booking satisfy all passport, visa, travel insurance and health certificate requirements and we accept no responsibility for any refusal of travel or entry into any destination or for any liabilities, losses, delays or expenses incurred through any irregularity in such documentation. In particular many countries require that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of travel. If you have any queries with regard to documentation and insurance requirements you must raise them with us well in advance of travel commencing.

F2.2 You are responsible for ensuring that all details passed to us for all members of your party for the purposes of your booking and documentation generally are complete and accurate. If information that you supply to us is inaccurate then you may not be allowed to take part in the trip and you will not be entitled to any compensation.

F2.3 We will send out final details of your trip a few weeks before the start date. Please ensure that you contact us if you have not received a final itinerary and other necessary documentation 7 days before the trip commences.

F3. HEALTH & FITNESS PRECAUTIONS

F3.1 All of our trips require a certain degree of physical fitness and, in some cases, experience of open water swimming. Whilst we endeavour to give guidance as to the likely levels of fitness and experience required, it is only guidance and it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the levels of fitness and experience required for any particular trip that you book. If you are in any doubt please consult your doctor. We, and those retained by us to supervise any trips, have an absolute right at any time (even after a trip has commenced) to prevent you from undertaking any particular part of the trip or the whole trip if we reasonably believe that you do not possess the necessary levels of fitness and experience. In such circumstances we shall not be liable for any losses or compensation arising.

F3.2 You must provide us with full details of any existing medical or physical problem (including unusual height or weight) or disability that may apply to any member of your group and which affect your arrangements (including, in particular, any accommodation requirements or difficulties that may be encountered in accessing buildings) at the time of booking. If in our reasonable opinion, your chosen arrangements are not suitable for the medical or physical problem or disability or you are not travelling with someone who can provide all assistance that may be required, we have the right to refuse to accept the booking or you may not be able to participate in certain parts of a trip, in which event we shall not be liable for any losses or compensation arising.

F3.3 If you do not give us full details of any medical or physical problem or disability at the time of booking and/or promptly inform us of any adverse change to or a new medical or physical problem or disability that arises after booking, then we can also cancel the booking when we find out the full details if in our reasonable opinion the arrangements are not suitable in the circumstances. If we cancel in this situation, cancellation charges as set out in clause D must be paid by the person concerned.

F3.4 We will need full details from you of your travel insurance and any illness, medication currently being taken, known medical conditions and allergies. This information must be supplied at the time of booking (if the trip commences less than 12 weeks after the date of booking and in any other event must be supplied to us at least 10 weeks prior to the trip commencing. This information is required purely to assist in the case of an emergency and will otherwise be kept strictly confidential.

F4. INSURANCE

We consider comprehensive travel insurance to be essential and you must have such insurance to cover, in particular, illness, accident, emergency repatriation, cancellation, lost luggage and delays. Such insurance must cover you for open water swimming. We require you to produce evidence of such insurance being in place on the first day of the trip and reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled in the event of you failing to provide such evidence and you will have to pay full cancellation charges (see clause D). Travel insurance is widely available and insurance providers will have a policy available for you to purchase. Please read your policy details carefully and take them away with you. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs.

F5. BEHAVIOUR

You must be responsible for the behaviour of yourself and your party. In particular we require that all our customers abide by any event rules or other codes of conduct (which will be forwarded to you with your Confirmation Invoice or, if not, prior to the trip commencing) and any other regulations that we may reasonably have in force in respect of the event in question and all instructions given by those supervising any event. We can refuse to accept you as a customer or refuse to continue dealing with you and/or any other member of your group by terminating your trip if behaviour is or is likely to be, in our reasonable opinion, or in the reasonable opinion of any our suppliers, or other person in authority, disruptive, upsetting or dangerous to yourself or anyone else. We will not pay any refund, compensation or other sum whatsoever or any costs or expenses incurred by you if we have to terminate your trip due to such unacceptable behaviour or any failure to follow regulations or instructions. In this situation we will then have no further responsibility for you or any other member of your party.

F6. GETTING TO THE START POINT

It is your responsibility to get to the start point at the correct time.

If you have cause for complaint whilst on our trips, you must bring it to our attention immediately. We will do our best to rectify the situation. If your complaint is not resolved immediately, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you.

H1. CHANGES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

We will not be liable to pay any compensation if we are forced to cancel or in any way change your trip arrangements as a result of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even with all due care. These include bad weather, adverse water conditions or marine activity, pollution to waters, unavoidable technical problems with transport or accommodation, war or threat of war, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disaster, epidemic or terrorist activity.

For the most accurate and up-to-date travel advice relating to each of the locations in which we operate, we closely monitor all travel updates and warnings issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. A decision on whether or not we run a trip in a particular location is always based on the advice of the FCDO.

H2. DATA PROTECTION

Information about you and members of your party, including your names, contact details and any special needs, disabilities or dietary requirements is collected by us when you request information or make a booking with us. We may disclose this information to our service providers (who may be located outside the UK/EEA) for the purpose of providing you with your travel arrangements. Only information necessary for this purpose will be disclosed to them. Some information, for example relating to your religion or health, may be "sensitive personal data" within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 2018. We need this information to cater for your needs, but it is collected on condition that we have your positive consent. If you do not agree to our use of your information, we cannot accept your booking. By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant information to us in circumstances where we may need to act in the interests of you or anyone else in the group. From time to time we may contact you by post with information about special offers or forthcoming trips. If you do not wish to receive such information, please notify us. You have the right to ask us in writing for a data subject access request form to obtain a copy of the information which we hold about you. You will be charged a fee for this. Any request should be addressed to SwimTrek Ltd, Unit 9 Sea Lanes, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 1BX.

H3. PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMENTS

We may take photographs of you during the course of any particular swim and may use such photographs on our website or for our own marketing purposes. Likewise, if you supply any photographs or written comments to us about our swims, we may occasionally use them on our website or for other marketing purposes. Please write to us if you would prefer that we do not use any such photographs or comments.

When uploading photographs to your account all photos are shared in accordance with the choices you make about who can see content or information (e.g., sharing to other swimmers, sharing with everyone or changing the default setting for content from public to a private setting.

H4. JURISDICTION/GOVERNING LAW We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter of any description (and whether involving personal injury or not) which arises out of or in connection with your booking or travel must be brought in the Courts of England and Wales only (unless you are a resident of Scotland or Northern Ireland in which case any proceedings must be brought in either the Courts of your own country or those of England and Wales). We both also agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract (unless proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case Scottish or Northern Irish law, as applicable, will apply instead). If this provision is not acceptable to you, you must tell us at the time of booking.

H5. PERSONAL INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION Generally much of our communication with you is by email and this applies particularly in respect of confirmations or itineraries and changes and subsequent information that needs to be sent to you. It is you responsibility to retain copies of all communications that you receive from us electronically relating to your swim and contact us if you have not received our Confirmation Invoice within 2 weeks of making your booking or final swim details at least 2 weeks prior to commencement. We cannot be responsible for any losses arising from a failure by you to receive email communications on account of technical problems, traffic congestion on the Internet or on any Website, problems with or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer equipment, software, systems, servers or providers. A group email is sent approximately 4 weeks before your trip to introduce you to the other guests on the tour. Should you wish to opt out then please email info@swimtrek.com

Using a SwimTrek login creates an account allowing messaging and the sharing of information with other members through your profile. Information and content that you share or post may be seen by other Members or, if public, by Visitors. Where we have made settings available, we will honour the choices you make about who can see content or information (e.g., sharing to other swimmers, sharing with everyone or changing the default setting for content from public to a private setting. We are not obligated to publish any information or content on our Service and can remove it with our sole discretion, with or without notice.

The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for SwimTrek Limited Membership number 5335, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight packages sold to UK and EU customers only.

For customers outside of the UK and EU who purchased non-flight packages before 1st July 2023, ABTOT protection will continue to apply until your booking has been completed.

ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with SwimTrek Limited.

In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.

You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made

B1. IF WE CHANGE DETAILS OF A SWIM

We hope and expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have confirmed to you in our Confirmation Invoice. On occasions changes do have to be made and we reserve the right to make these. For example, occasionally a named guide may be unable to participate because of illness or other unforeseen circumstances, in which case every effort will be made to find a suitable replacement.

B2. IF WE CANCEL A SWIM

In the unlikely event we need to cancel a swim we will tell you as soon as possible. For example some swims shown on our website or in our marketing literature can only be operated if a sufficient number of people book them. If there is insufficient demand, we will tell you as soon as possible and offer a full refund.

B3. CHANGES DURING THE SWIM

By its very nature open water swimming requires a significant degree of flexibility on your part as, whether or not a swim can proceed, is largely dependent on weather conditions and currents. In the circumstances changes or cancellations can be made at the last minute. Our guides or any third party operating a swim will determine if a swim can proceed and you will be expected to comply with their instructions.

B4. YOUR RIGHT TO CANCEL

In accordance with the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 and unless we have already provided the services we have contracted with you to provide, you have the right to cancel your booking at any time up to the end of the 7th working day after the issue of our Confirmation Invoice. You may do this by writing to us at the above address and you will receive a full refund of any monies paid.

If you want to cancel your booking otherwise than as set out above please inform us in writing as soon as possible. We regret that (save as set out above) we are unable to offer refunds on unused places, but these may be transferred to someone else for the swim you have booked – Please advise us if you wish to do so and give us at least 48 hours notice. If a swim is ticketed and a ticket has been issued under your name, there may be an administration charge in order to transfer the booking to another name.

C1 We will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to:

C1.1 you; or

C1.2 a third party unconnected with the provision of the trip arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or

C1.3 unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.

C2 Our liability, except in cases involving death or personal injury, shall be limited to amount payable by you for the provision of the swim in question.

C3 Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to the contractual terms of the companies that provide services on our behalf to you as part of your booking

C4 The provisions of clauses C1 to C3 inclusive are in addition to any other limitation of liability contained in these Booking Conditions

C5 Nothing in these Booking Conditions affect any statutory rights that you may have under the relevant jurisdiction applicable pursuant to clause F4

D1 SPECIAL REQUESTS

If you have a special request, we will do our best to help, but we cannot guarantee it. Please advise us of your request at the time of booking and make sure that we are given as much detail as possible. If your special request is vital to your plans, it must be specifically agreed with us before or at the time you book. General confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of a special request on your Confirmation Invoice or on the acknowledgement of your booking or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed in writing all special requests are subject to availability. If any additional cost is applicable, it will either be invoiced to you prior to the swim or should be paid for locally.

D2. YOUR DOCUMENTATION

D2.1 You are responsible for ensuring that you and all other persons included in the booking bring along to the swim any specific documentation that we require. Failure to do so may result in you not being able to participate.

D2.2 You are responsible for ensuring that all details passed to us for all members of your party for the purposes of your booking and documentation generally are complete and accurate. If information that you supply to us is inaccurate then you may not be allowed to take part in the swim and you will not be entitled to any compensation.

D3. HEALTH & FITNESS PRECAUTIONS

D3.1 All of our swims require a certain degree of physical fitness and, in some cases, experience of open water swimming. Whilst we endeavour to give guidance as to the likely levels of fitness and experience required, it is only guidance and it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the levels of fitness and experience required for any particular swim that you book. If you are in any doubt please consult your doctor. We, and those retained by us to supervise any swims, have an absolute right at any time (even after a swim has commenced) to prevent you from undertaking the swim if we reasonably believe that you do not possess the necessary levels of fitness and experience. In such circumstances we shall not be liable for any losses or compensation arising.

D3.2 If you do not give us full details of any medical or physical problem or disability at the time of booking and/or promptly inform us of any adverse change to or a new medical or physical problem or disability that arises after booking, then we can cancel the booking when we find out the full details if in our reasonable opinion the swim is not suitable for the individual in question. In such circumstances we shall not be liable for any losses or compensation arising.

D3.3 We will need full details from you of any illness, medication currently being taken, known medical conditions and allergies. This information is required purely to assist in the case of an emergency and will otherwise be kept strictly confidential.

D4. INSURANCE

Where a swim is taking place outside of the UK or it is taking place within the UK and you are not a UK national we consider comprehensive travel insurance to be essential and you must have such insurance to cover, in particular, illness, accident and emergency repatriation. Such insurance must cover you for open water swimming. In certain circumstances we may require you to produce evidence of such insurance being in place prior to the swim commencing and if it is not provided then we reserve the right to cancel your booking and in such circumstances we shall not be liable for any losses or compensation arising.

D5. BEHAVIOUR

You must be responsible for the behaviour of yourself and your party. In particular we require that all our customers abide by any event rules or other codes of conduct which will be forwarded to you with your Confirmation Invoice or, if not, prior to the swim commencing) and any other regulations that we may reasonably have in force in respect of the swim in question and all instructions given by those supervising any swim. We can refuse to accept you as a customer or refuse to continue dealing with you and/or any other member of your group by terminating your place in the swim if behaviour is or is likely to be, in our reasonable opinion, or in the reasonable opinion of any our suppliers, or other person in authority, disruptive, upsetting or dangerous to yourself or anyone else. We will not pay any refund, compensation or other sum whatsoever or any costs or expenses incurred by you if we have to terminate your place in the swim due to such unacceptable behaviour or any failure to follow regulations or instructions. In this situation we will then have no further responsibility for you or any other member of your party.

D6. GETTING TO THE START POINT

It is your responsibility to get to the start point at the correct time.

If you have cause for complaint, you must bring it to our attention immediately. We will do our best to rectify the situation. If your complaint is not resolved immediately, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you.

F1. CHANGES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

We will not be liable to pay any compensation if we are forced to cancel or in any way change a swim as a result of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even with all due care. These include bad weather, adverse water conditions or marine activity, pollution to waters, unavoidable technical problems with transport or accommodation, war or threat of war, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disaster, epidemic or terrorist activity.

F2 DATA PROTECTION

Information about you and members of your party, including your names, contact details and any special needs, disabilities or dietary requirements is collected by us when you request information or make a booking with us. We may disclose this information to our service providers (who may be located outside the UK/EEA) for the purpose of providing you with our services. Only information necessary for this purpose will be disclosed to them. Some information, for example relating to your religion or health, may be "sensitive personal data" within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998. We need this information to cater for your needs, but it is collected on condition that we have your positive consent.

If you do not agree to our use of your information, we cannot accept your booking. By making a booking with us, you agree to allow any insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant information to us in circumstances where we may need to act in the interests of you or anyone else in the group.

From time to time we may contact you by post with information about special offers or forthcoming swims. If you do not wish to receive such information, please notify us. You have the right to ask us in writing for a data subject access request form to obtain a copy of the information which we hold about you. You will be charged a fee for this.

Any request should be addressed to SwimTrek Ltd, Unit 9 Sea Lanes, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 1BX.

F3. PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMENTS

We may take photographs of you during the course of any particular swim and may use such photographs on our website or for our own marketing purposes. Likewise, if you supply any photographs or written comments to us about our swims, we may occasionally use them on our website or for other marketing purposes. Please write to us if you would prefer that we do not use any such photographs or comments.

When uploading photographs to your account all photos are shared in accordance with the choices you make about who can see content or information (e.g., sharing to other swimmers, sharing with everyone or changing the default setting for content from public to a private setting.

F4. JURISDICTION/GOVERNING LAW

We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter of any description (and whether involving personal injury or not) which arises out of or in connection with your booking or travel must be brought in the Courts of England and Wales only (unless you are a resident of Scotland or Northern Ireland in which case any proceedings must be brought in either the Courts of your own country or those of England and Wales). We both also agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract (unless proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case Scottish or Northern Irish law, as applicable, will apply instead). If this provision is not acceptable to you, you must tell us at the time of booking.

F5. PERSONAL INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION

Generally much of our communication with you is by email and this applies particularly in respect of confirmations or itineraries and changes and subsequent information that needs to be sent to you. It is you responsibility to retain copies of all communications that you receive from us electronically relating to your swim and contact us if you have not received our Confirmation Invoice within 2 weeks of making your booking or final swim details at least 2 weeks prior to commencement. We cannot be responsible for any losses arising from a failure by you to receive email communications on account of technical problems, traffic congestion on the Internet or on any Website, problems with or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer equipment, software, systems, servers or providers. A group email is sent approximately 4 weeks before your trip to introduce you to the other guests on the tour. Should you wish to opt out then please email info@swimtrek.com

Using a SwimTrek login creates an account allowing messaging and the sharing of information with other members through your profile. Information and content that you share or post may be seen by other Members or, if public, by Visitors. Where we have made settings available, we will honour the choices you make about who can see content or information (e.g., sharing to other swimmers, sharing with everyone or changing the default setting for content from public to a private setting. We are not obligated to publish any information or content on our Service and can remove it with our sole discretion, with or without notice.