Diventures Club Operated by Diventures Magazine LTD (UK)
Service Provider Agreement – Version A
Diventures Club
Last updated: 27.12.2025
1. Parties
This Service Provider Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between:
Diventures Club, operated by Diventures Magazine LTD, a company registered in the United Kingdom (“Platform”, “Diventures Club”, “we”, “us”)
and
The individual or entity registering as a service provider on the Platform (“Service Provider”, “Provider”, “you”).
By registering, listing services, or accepting bookings on the Platform, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.
2. Scope of Agreement
This Agreement applies to the following provider categories:
- Dive Centers
- Freelance Technical Instructors
- Freelance Scuba Instructors
- Freelance Divemasters (Dive Guides)
Commercial diving schools are governed by a separate agreement (Version B).
3. Independent Contractor Relationship
The Service Provider acts as an independent contractor.
Nothing in this Agreement creates:
- An employment relationship
- A partnership
- A joint venture
- An agency relationship
The Provider has no authority to bind Diventures Club.
4. Provider Responsibilities
The Service Provider is solely responsible for:
- Delivering services as described
- Ensuring diver safety
- Maintaining valid certifications and qualifications
- Holding appropriate insurance coverage
- Providing compliant equipment and facilities
- Complying with all local laws, regulations, and training agency standards
Diventures Club does not supervise or control service delivery.
5. Listings & Accuracy
Providers must ensure that all listing information is:
- Accurate
- Complete
- Up to date
Misrepresentation may result in suspension or termination.
6. Booking Process
All bookings are submitted through the Platform as requests.
A booking becomes confirmed only after Provider acceptance.
Providers must:
- Respond to booking requests promptly
- Honor confirmed bookings
- Communicate cancellations immediately
7. Payments & Platform Role
7.1 Customer Payments
- Customers pay 100% of the service price through the Platform via Stripe
- Diventures Club acts as a payment intermediary
7.2 Provider Payouts
Payouts are processed via Wise based on the following structure:
- 50% payout after booking confirmation
- 50% payout after customer arrival or service commencement
Providers must submit valid bank details for payouts.
8. Commission & Fees
Diventures Club deducts a platform commission (up to 25%) from the total booking value before payouts.
Commission covers:
- Platform operation
- Payment processing
- Marketing
- Customer support
- Dispute handling
Commission rates may be updated with notice.
9. Cancellations & Refund Cooperation
Providers agree to:
- Follow the Platform’s Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Cooperate in refund and dispute resolution
- Accept payout adjustments where refunds are issued
Providers may be required to return funds already paid in case of valid refunds.
10. Provider Replacement & Reassignment
If a Provider:
- Cancels a booking
- Declines a confirmed request
- Becomes unavailable
- Closes operations
Diventures Club may:
- Reassign the booking to another provider
- Offer a replacement provider to the customer
- Issue refunds where applicable
Providers consent to reassignment and waive objections related to reassigned bookings.
11. Disputes & Chargebacks
In the event of a dispute or chargeback:
- Diventures Club may withhold pending payouts
- Providers must supply documentation upon request
- Providers may bear financial responsibility where service failure is proven
Repeated disputes may result in suspension or termination.
12. Insurance & Liability
Providers must maintain valid insurance covering:
- Personal injury
- Equipment damage
- Professional liability
Diventures Club is not liable for Provider actions, omissions, or negligence.
13. Suspension & Termination
Diventures Club may suspend or terminate this Agreement if the Provider:
- Violates this Agreement
- Breaches safety standards
- Receives repeated complaints
- Engages in fraud or misconduct
Termination does not affect obligations incurred prior to termination.
14. Data & Privacy
Providers consent to:
- Collection of necessary business and bank data
- Use of data for bookings, payouts, compliance, and legal obligations
Data is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
15. Confidentiality
Providers must not disclose confidential platform information, pricing structures, or customer data outside the Platform.
16. Amendments
Diventures Club may update this Agreement.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of UK courts.
18. Acceptance
By registering as a Service Provider on Diventures Club, you confirm that you:
- Service Provider Agreement (applicable version)