Terms & Conditions

Resort Disclaimer & Web Site Term of Use

Entrance and registration to the Sandy Bottoms Resort (hereinafter referred to as “the resort”) acknowledges the acceptances of the following terms and conditions.

Welcome to our resort. This is a private members resort. By checking into the resort you represent and warrant that you are least 19 years of age, and have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this agreement and to abide by all of  its terms and conditions under your own freewill.

Bookings are made online

Booking by any of the above methods does not automatically constitute confirmation of a place. We will confirm all bookings in writing by email on receipt of a completed booking form and payment in full. All bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Late bookings

We will accept late bookings subject to availability and immediate payment in full. We will try to ensure that late booking information is incorporated into the event administration process, however this cannot be guaranteed if the booking is  made less than 10 days before the event

Resort Registration

You will be required to provide a valid credit card to cover any damages or additional charges during your stay. You will be liable for any damages or incidental charges to you room or resort.

Cancellations

Written cancellations received more than 8 weeks before the event will receive a 60% refund. Cancellations received after this time or failure to attend the event without prior written notification will be subject to a 100 percent cancellation charge.

Reserved Rights

We reserve the right to refuse registration and attendance to anyone at our discretion. Our events are private and intended for male and female couples only. You must be a minimum of 19 years of age or older to attend our resort.

Limitations of Liability

  1. We do not accept responsibility for accident, injury or loss suffered while attending our resort.
  2. We accept no responsibility for any loss incurred while using material or information gained at our events.
  3. The copyright of all training material rests with the trainer or speaker, and we may not be held responsible for any infringements as a result of plagiarism, libel, slander or any misuse of any material.

We reserve the right to amend or cancel any event or event times and dates. This includes changes to speakers, workshops, dances, content and programme. In the unlikely occurrence of an event cancellation, We will return any payments received in advance. We will not, however, refund any costs incurred as a result of this cancellation.

IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO PROMOTE OR PASS OUT ANY PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE FROM ANY OTHER BUSINESS OR OTHER CLUBS, DURING YOUR STAY AT THE RESORT UNLESS AUTHORIZED TO DO SO. DOING SO WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE RESORT, WITHOUT REFUND.

Legal Notice

1. Website Terms and Conditions
The materials on this website (the “Site”), which may include text, images, audio clips, video clips, software and other materials (the “Content”), are provided for informational purposes only. By accessing the Site or downloading any Content, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out below (“Terms and Conditions”). If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not access the Site or download any Content.

2. General Disclaimers
We intend for the Content on the Site to be accurate and reliable, however, since the Content has been compiled from a variety of sources, it is provided to you “as is” and “as available”. WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY KIND IN THE CONTENT, AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONTENT AND TO ANY MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE, INCLUDING,  BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF NON INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Links available on the Site will allow you to link to Websites not maintained or controlled by us. We provide these links for your convenience, and are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. We use reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of its Content on the Site, but cannot and does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any information available through these links, and makes no representation or endorsement whatsoever about any other Website which you may access through the Site. It is your responsibility to ensure that any Website you choose to use is free of potentially destructive items such as viruses.

IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SITE OR AT ANY OF OUR EVENTS AT THE RESORT OR THE CONTENT AVAILABLE OR REFERRED TO ON THIS SITE, OR ANY OTHER SITE YOU MAY ACCESS THROUGH THIS SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

3. Use of the Site
You may not reproduce or transmit information or other material on this Site. You may not post, upload, publish or otherwise distribute information or other material on this Site:

  1. constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offence or give rise to civil liability;
  2. which is protected by copyright, or other intellectual property right, or derivative works thereof, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder; or
  3. otherwise use this Site in a manner which is contrary to law or electronic etiquette, or which would adversely impact use of the Site or the Internet by other users, including the posting or transmitting of information or software containing viruses or other disruptive components.

4. Copyright
All Content published on or otherwise accessible through this Site is protected by copyright. The Content, and the copyright in the Content, are owned or controlled by us or its content suppliers. You may only use or reproduce the information in the Content for your own personal, non-commercial or educational use. The Content may not be otherwise used, reproduced, broadcast, published or retransmitted without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. You must abide by all copyright notices, information and restrictions contained in any Content on or accessed through the Site, and maintain such notices in the Content.

5. Privacy and Confidential Information.
Our Privacy and Security Policy is a binding part of these Terms and Conditions.

6. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us and out related companies harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, related to any violation of these Terms and Conditions by you or users of your account, or in connection with the use of this Site and attendance at any of our events or the placement or transmission of any information or other materials on this Site by you.

7. Changes
We reserves the right to change or remove any Content from the Site, or activities being held at our events, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion, at any time, without notice.

8. Miscellaneous
Terms and Conditions, including our Privacy and Security Policy and other documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between us and you with respect to your use of this Site and any attendance at our events. Our failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. If any of the Terms and Conditions is determined to be void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Resort Check-In Terms, Conditions, Regulations and Policies

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT AND CHECKING IN YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY.

UNFORSEEABLE CIRCUMSTANCES: The resort bears no responsibility in the event of loss of power due to weather, electric company outages, water company outages, inclement weather, or any circumstance that could be considered an “Act of God”. NO REFUNDS or cancellations will be offered for such circumstances.

RESERVATION CHANGES: Call our office for any changes to confirmed reservations. Each time you make a change to a confirmed reservation you will be charged an additional fee of $50.00 CND dollars. CHANGE FEES ARE not refundable.

LATE CHECK-OUT: Pre-approved late check-out (arranged for ON the day of departure) will be charged $20.00 per hour. Unapproved late check-out will be charged $30.00 per hour. To avoid late check-out charges, check-out by 12:00 P.M. Late check-out may not be available at peak operating times. Consult the front desk at time of check-in.

PAYMENTS: All payments are due and payable now and will be charged to the Visa or MasterCard the renter has entered. At the time of check-in, you will be asked to read and sign this document agreeing to all terms and conditions herein.

NOT ALLOWED: Renters are not allowed to bring pets to any of our rental properties. FIREWORKS are not allowed at the rental or on the beaches near the rental. GLASS CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES are not allowed on the property Failure to comply with any of these can result in contacting the police and will result in eviction with NO REFUND .

INVENTORY: Everything is on inventory and anything damaged, broken, missing or lost will be charged to you. Please report any noticeable damages immediately upon check-in or any breakage during your stay.

NOTICE: By giving your credit card number, you agree to the above stated policies and agree to pay for any and all damage to property and equipment. You also agree that all information given is correct. Persons obtaining reservations under false pretenses will be subject to forfeiture of all monies paid and the party will not be permitted to register. Any damages to property or equipment will be charged to your credit card.

GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT:
DEFINITION In this agreement the term “Activities”  shall include all activities in any way related to water sports, kayaking, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, rock climbing, use of trails, deck and patio, ATVing, kayak, paddleboards, hot tub and pool use, swimming, use of dock and raft, and including, but not limited to, rafts and boats, camping, backpacking, fishing, hiking, backcountry travel and all recreational activities offered (hereinafter referred to as “The Activities”).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have been advised to wear a helmet and lifejacket while participating in all activities. Instruction in the proper use of the helmet and lifejacket is available from the staff. I am aware that the physical exertion required by The Activities and the forces exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions, symptoms, or congenital defects. I have been advised to seek medical advice if I know or suspect that my physical condition may be incompatible with The Activities. I acknowledge that I am not nor will I be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while participating in the activities.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I am aware that the Activities involve many risks, dangers, and hazards including, but not limited to: the overturning or upsetting of watersports equipment. falling from the boat or raft, impact or collision with rocks, trees, logs, deadfall, other vessels, and other boating equipment; encounters with domestic or wild animals; high winds; equipment failure; variation in the water conditions, surfaces and currents; and negligence of other guests. Falling, tripping or sliding on trails, rafts, beach, stairs ,deck or docks. I am also aware that  hiking, backpacking, camping and back country travel involve many risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to: steep slopes in their natural state that may contain many obstacles and hazards; terrain that may not have been travelled on or climbed before and is not regularly patrolled or inspected;

NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RESORT, INCLUDING THE FAILURE BY THE RESORT AND THEIR STAFF TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF THE ACTIVITIES. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of THE RESORT agreeing to my participation in the Activities and permitting my use of its equipment, vehicles, parking and use of the facilities (hereinafter referred to as “the resort”), and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:

  1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RESORT AND THE PROVINCE, AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, GUIDES, INSTRUCTORS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND REPRESENTATIVES (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as the “RELEASEES”) AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in The Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND FURTHER INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS OF THE ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE.
  2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in the Activities;
  3. That this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death;
  4. That this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario; and
  5. That any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought within the Province of Ontario.
  6. PHOTO RELEASE – I consent to photographs taken of me during my participation in the Activities, and to publication of the photographs by the Operators for advertising, promotional and marketing purposes. MARINE LIABILITY ACT: The Marine Liability Act, S.C.2001,c.6, may limit the liability of the Operators in the event of an accident resulting in injury or death. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of the Activities, other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECK IN, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ENTERING THE PROPERTY  I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.