Service Provider Agreement – Version B
Commercial Diving Schools
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 (“Diventures Club”, “Platform”, “we”, “us”)
and
The commercial diving school or legal entity registering 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 exclusively to:
- Commercial Diving Schools
- Industrial, professional, or occupational diving training facilities
Recreational dive centers, freelance instructors, and divemasters are governed by Service Provider Agreement – Version A.
3. Independent Contractor Relationship
The Service Provider operates 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 represent or bind Diventures Club.
4. Provider Responsibilities & Compliance
The Provider is solely responsible for:
- Delivering commercial diving training and services
- Compliance with all applicable national and international commercial diving regulations
- Maintaining required licenses, approvals, and accreditations
- Employing qualified and certified personnel
- Maintaining appropriate commercial and professional insurance coverage
- Ensuring safety, training standards, and operational compliance
Diventures Club does not supervise or control training operations.
5. Listings & Service Descriptions
Providers must ensure that all listings, descriptions, schedules, and pricing are:
- Accurate
- Transparent
- Professionally represented
- Compliant with applicable laws and standards
Misrepresentation may result in immediate suspension or termination.
6. Booking & Acceptance Process
All bookings submitted through the Platform are requests, not guarantees.
A booking becomes confirmed only after:
- Provider acceptance, and
- Payment completion by the customer
Providers must respond to booking requests within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Payments & Platform Role
7.1 Customer Payments
- Customers pay 100% of the service price through the Platform via Stripe
- Payments are processed in USD
- Diventures Club acts solely as a payment intermediary
7.2 Provider Payouts
Provider payouts are processed via Wise, according to terms agreed between the parties.
Payout structures may include:
- Staged payouts
- Milestone-based payouts
- Custom payout schedules
Specific payout terms may be agreed in writing and override default structures.
8. Commission Structure
Commission for Commercial Diving Schools is not fixed and may vary based on:
- Facility policy
- Service type
- Contractual agreement
Commission rates will be:
- Agreed in writing
- Clearly disclosed before listing activation
9. Cancellations, Refunds & Adjustments
Providers agree to:
- Follow the Platform’s Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Cooperate fully in dispute resolution
- Accept payout adjustments where refunds are issued
Refunds may be:
- Full
- Partial
- Pro-rated
depending on service status and contractual terms.
10. Provider Replacement & Service Continuity
If a Provider:
- Cancels
- Becomes unavailable
- Fails to deliver services
Diventures Club may:
- Offer alternative solutions
- Refer customers to another qualified provider
- Issue refunds where applicable
No reassignment will occur without customer confirmation.
11. Disputes & Chargebacks
In the event of disputes or chargebacks:
- Diventures Club may withhold pending payouts
- Providers must supply documentation and cooperation
- Providers may be financially responsible for confirmed service failures
Repeated disputes may result in suspension or termination.
12. Insurance & Liability
Providers must maintain insurance covering:
- Commercial and occupational diving risks
- Professional liability
- Equipment and facility liability
Diventures Club bears no responsibility for Provider operations, negligence, or regulatory non-compliance.
13. Suspension & Termination
Diventures Club may suspend or terminate this Agreement if the Provider:
- Breaches this Agreement
- Violates safety or compliance standards
- Misrepresents services
- Engages in fraudulent or unlawful conduct
Termination does not affect obligations incurred prior to termination.
14. Data Protection & Confidentiality
Providers consent to:
- Collection and processing of operational, financial, and compliance data
- Use of data strictly for platform operation, payouts, and legal obligations
Confidential information must not be disclosed to third parties.
15. Amendments
Diventures Club may amend this Agreement with reasonable notice.
Continued participation on the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
16. 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.
17. Acceptance
By registering as a Commercial Diving School on Diventures Club, you confirm that you:
- Service Provider Agreement (applicable version)