Scuba Junkie Liability Release

If diver, please fill in the below:

Cancellation Policy

Email reservations/ Pre-bookings: For activities & accommodation- Please refer to Terms & Conditions as per your confirmation
PADI Courses: Please note if you are unable to complete the skills, swim test/ float or have a yes on the medical form- there are no refunds applicable- however you can exchange the days of the course for diving/ snorkeling instead (please ensure you check the medical form thoroughly!)
Last minute/ Walk in Reservations: Full payment needs to be paid to confirm the booking and you hereby acknowledge and understand that there is a no refund policy during your stay with us.

Boat Transfers

Sipadan packages are inclusive of transfer costs to/from Mabul on our twice-daily boats
Boat transfers to/from Mabul are RM75 PER WAY if not diving or snorkeling same day
This rate will be RM100 PER WAY for non Scuba Junkie guests

I understand that it is my responsibility to reconfirm my transfer time from Mabul to Semporna with Mabul Beach Resort reception the day before checking out.

We advise against taking valuable items on day trips. Guests are responsible for any loss of possessions if they choose to do so. Lockers are available at no extra charge in the dive shops, dorms, and safes available in all rooms available at our Resort on Mabul.

Please note you are in a Muslim country and as such you agree to respect the culture and understand that all public nudity is strictly forbidden.

We require all guests to use only “Reef Safe” sun creams/ blocks during their day. This is also a requirement by Sabah Parks for guests visiting Sipadan.

You are required to show a valid minimum, AOW or equivalent dive license in order to dive at Sipadan National Park.

For my own protection I will:
1. Not dive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
2. Not conduct decompression or penetration dives.
3. Not dive deeper than 40 meters.
4. Familiarize myself with all rental gear.
5. Follow all instructions from my dive professional.
6. Be responsible for planning and executing my own dive profile.
7. Never dive alone & if I get separated from my group, ascend after a 1 min search.
8. Not dive if I feel at all unwell.
9. Not dive if I am pregnant.
10. Wait 18 hours before flying after diving.

To protect the coral reef I will:
1. Not touch, tease or chase any animals.
2. Not deliberately touch any coral on the reef.
3. Not damage the reef with my fins or any other equipment.
4. Not hold onto, rest on, stand or kneel on any part of the coral reef.
5. Comply with the dive professionals instructions
6. Not throw ANY garbage into the ocean.
7. Not collect any coral, shells etc.
8. Not bring any single use plastic onto Scuba Junkie dive boats, or the islands.
9. Only use Reef Safe sun cream/ blocks

I hereby acknowledge all of the above terms and conditions, and costs while diving with Scuba Junkie, and agree to pay for all in full before I begin my diving. I fully agree to pay for any rental equipment that i lose or damage during my trip.

Bcd: 1,700RM
Regulator: 2,100RM
Wetsuit: 400RM
Fins: 300RM
Mask: 150RM
Snorkel: 50RM

Weight belt + buckle: 90RM
Weights (per KG): 35RM
Camera + Housing: 2,300RM + 1,200RM
Dive Computer: 1,250RM
Compass: 150RM
Dive Torch: 250RM

By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the above terms & conditions and Cancellation Policy. I also agree to dive according to PADI’s Standard Safe Diving Practices & Scuba Junkie’s Responsible Dive Practices during my stay with Scuba Junkie. I understand and acknowledge with my signature below that in the case of deliberate violation of these rules, the tour leader has the exclusive rights to exclude me from any further activities. I have read and understood Scuba Junkie’s diving & accommodation rates as displayed at the reception of Mabul Beach Resort and/ or Scuba Junkie Semporna Dive Centre and agree that these costs apply to my stay unless I have received written confirmation otherwise. I agree that I must return all rental equipment to Scuba Junkie before departure or will be charged for any items not returned.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgement Form: TRAVEL AND EXCURSIONS

Please read carefully before signing.

Non-Agency Disclosure and Acknowledgment Agreement


I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including SCUBA JUNKIE #36141 and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participating, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver training programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to-day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my estate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of SCUBA JUNKIE #36141 and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement

I, hereby affirm I am voluntarily engaging in the recreational activities planned for my trip to SEMPORNA ISLANDS, which activities may include, but are not limited to, scuba diving, snorkelling and boating. If I engage in scuba diving, I affirm that I am a certified diver or a student diver under the control and supervision of a certified scuba instructor, and that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I certify that I am fully aware of and expressly assume all risks involved in scuba diving, snorkeling, boating and other activities in which I choose to participate. I understand and agree that neither SCUBA JUNKIE #36141, nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affiliate or subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties,”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any occurrence on this trip which may result in personal injury, property damage or wrongful death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this trip or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release Agreement, or that I have obtained the written consent of my parent or guardian.I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this agreement. The remainder of this agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, and beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I, by this instrument, agree to exempt and release all the above listed entities and/or individuals, whether specifically named or not, from all liability and responsibility for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death, however caused, including, but not limited to, product liability or the negligence of the released parties, whether passive or active. I have fully informed myself and my heirs of the contents of this non-agency disclosure and acknowledgement agreement and liability release and assumption of risk agreement by reading both before signing below on behalf of myself and my heirs.

PRODUCT NO. 10079 (Rev. 12/12) Version 5.01 © PADI 2012

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