General Terms & Conditions – SaaSkite

1. Scope

These General Terms & Conditions (“T&C”) apply to all participants of the SaaSkite seminar and trip in Tarifa, Spain, organized by Kawan bv (“Organizer”). By registering and paying the advance, participants agree to these T&C.

2. Role of the Organizer

The Organizer arranges the accommodation, seminar sessions, group dinners as specified in the program, and shuttle services at the indicated times.
All other activities (including but not limited to kitesurfing lessons, rental of equipment, transportation outside of the shuttle hours, and personal excursions) are optional and undertaken by the participant at their own risk and responsibility.

3. Liability

• The Organizer cannot be held liable for any accident, injury, illness, or death occurring during or as a result of participation in SaaSkite.

• The Organizer cannot be held liable for theft, loss, or damage to personal belongings, equipment, or rented material.

• The Organizer cannot be held liable for any delay, cancellation, or change of schedule caused by third parties (airlines, hotels, transport providers, kitesurf schools, etc.) or by circumstances of force majeure (weather, strikes, natural events, etc.).

• The Organizer is only liable in cases of proven gross negligence or intentional fault on their part.

4. Insurance

Participants are required to ensure they have adequate personal travel insurance, health insurance, and sports accident insurance (covering kitesurfing and related activities). The Organizer does not provide any insurance.

5. Cancellations

• Upon registration, a non-refundable advance payment of €500 is required.

• If a participant cancels more than 20 days before the start of the event, only the advance (€500) will be charged.

• If a participant cancels within 20 days of the start, 75% of the total participation fee is due.

• If a participant cancels within 7 days before the start, 100% of the total participation fee is due.

• No refunds are given for no-shows, late arrivals, or early departures.

• Cancellations must be communicated in writing (email or whatsapp is sufficient) to the Organizer.

6. Changes and Force Majeure

The Organizer reserves the right to make reasonable program adjustments if necessary (e.g. speaker schedule, dinner locations, shuttle times).
If the event must be cancelled due to force majeure, the Organizer will refund the amounts paid, deducting unrecoverable costs. No further compensation will be owed.

7. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by Belgian law. Any dispute arising from participation in SaaSkite shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Leuven.