TERMS & CONDITIONS — Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Payment
Full payment is charged at the time of booking. Upon successful payment, a confirmation email will be sent to the address provided at checkout. You will see a charge on your statement from Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC. Bookings are not confirmed until payment is successfully processed. All trips require payment in full prior to departure — no exceptions.

Identification & Certification
All divers must present a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and proof of dive certification before boarding. Digital certification cards are accepted. Divers who cannot produce required documentation will not be permitted to dive and no refund will be issued.

Equipment
Divers are expected to arrive with all equipment necessary for their booked charter, including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, surface marker buoy, tanks and a dive computer. Gear and tank rental is available on request — please arrange this in advance of your trip date. Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC. is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal equipment.

Conduct & Safety
The captain's authority is absolute on all matters of safety and vessel operation. The divemaster's authority is absolute on all matters of dive safety, including but not limited to dive site selection, entry and exit procedures, maximum depth, bottom time, buddy assignments, and the decision to abort any dive at any time. All divers are required to follow the divemaster's instructions before, during, and after every dive. Divers who exceed their certified depth or certification limits, ignore divemaster direction, or engage in behavior that endangers themselves or other divers may be removed from the water immediately and will not be permitted to complete the remainder of the charter. Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC. reserves the right to refuse boarding or remove any person from the vessel whose behavior is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful to other guests or crew. Passengers refused boarding or removed for conduct reasons will not receive a refund.

Alcohol & Substances
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted unless specifically authorized in advance. Passengers who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or any substance will be refused boarding. Illegal drugs, firearms, explosives, or any other prohibited items are strictly forbidden aboard the vessel. Passengers and their belongings are subject to inspection before boarding. No glass bottles of any kind are permitted on the boat.

Food & Beverage
Personal coolers and food are permitted on full-day charters. No glass bottles. Please pack out all trash — we ask all guests to help us keep our boat and our reefs clean.

Fuel Surcharge
Due to fluctuating fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be applied to bookings at Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC.'s discretion. Where applicable, any surcharge will be communicated to guests in advance of departure.

Liability
Scuba diving involves inherent risks. By booking with Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC., all guests acknowledge these risks and agree to dive within the limits of their certification and experience. A liability waiver must be signed by all participants prior to boarding. Guests who decline to sign the waiver will not be permitted to dive and no refund will be issued.

Photography & Media
Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC. may photograph or film trips for marketing and social media purposes. By booking, guests consent to being photographed or filmed. Guests who wish to opt out should notify us in writing at diveflnow@gmail.com prior to their trip date.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Diver Cancellations
Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure are eligible for a full deposit refund or a 12-month booking credit. Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows forfeit all payments made. We recommend travel protection insurance for last-minute concerns (DAN Travel Insurance)

Captain Cancellations
Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, LLC. reserves the right to cancel any trip at the captain's sole discretion due to weather, sea conditions, mechanical issues, or safety concerns. Captain-cancelled trips receive a full refund or complimentary reschedule. We are not responsible for travel, accommodation, or other expenses incurred in connection with a cancelled trip.

Mid-Trip Aborts
If a trip is aborted after departure due to deteriorating conditions, refunds or credits are issued on a pro-rated basis at the captain's discretion based on dives completed.

Minimum Diver Requirement
All charters require a minimum of 4 divers. If the minimum is not met, divers may reschedule at no cost, apply their deposit as a 12-month credit, or receive a full refund.

Rescheduling
One complimentary reschedule is available per booking when requested more than 48 hours before departure. Requests within 48 hours are treated as cancellations and are non-refundable.

Certification & Fitness to Dive
Divers must present a valid certification card and be physically fit to dive on the day of the trip. Divers are expected to arrive with all equipment necessary to participate in their booked charter, including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, surface marker buoy, and a dive computer. Gear rental is available on request — please arrange this in advance of your trip date. Divers who arrive without required certification, necessary equipment, or who are deemed unfit to dive by the captain or crew will not be permitted to dive and no refund will be issued.

How to Cancel or Reschedule
Contact us at (941) 812-6477 or diveflnow@gmail.com. All cancellations and reschedule requests must be confirmed in writing (email or text) to be valid.