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1. Assumption of Risk and Liability
Participation in all club activities, including but not limited to bush-walking, remote camping, and social events, is entirely at your own risk. Outdoor recreation involves inherent dangers, including unpredictable weather, challenging terrain, and wildlife encounters. By registering for and attending any event, you acknowledge that your personal safety, health, and well-being are solely your own responsibility. The club executive committee, event organizers, and fellow participants assume no duty of care and are not liable for any personal injury, death, illness, loss, or damage to property sustained before, during, or after these activities.
2. Medical Fitness and Preparedness
Members must honestly assess their own physical fitness and technical ability against the advertised grading, elevation, and distance of each hike. You are responsible for carrying adequate water, nutrition, personal first aid supplies, and appropriate footwear. Event leaders reserve the right to refuse participation to anyone who arrives improperly equipped, as unpreparedness compromises the safety and timeline of the entire group.
3. Financial Policies and Refunds
To sustain administrative operations and secure external bookings, the following financial agreements apply to all participants:
- Membership Fees: All annual membership dues are strictly non-refundable once processed, regardless of attendance frequency throughout the year.
- Event and Excursion Fees: Payments made for specific hikes, transit bus hire, or camping spots are non-refundable. An exception is only granted if you cancel with sufficient notice and another eligible participant successfully takes and pays for your reserved space before the event commences.
4. Environmental Stewardship and Conduct
All members must adhere strictly to standard “Leave No Trace” principles. All rubbish must be carried out, and participants must respect local flora, fauna, and cultural heritage sites. Inappropriate, reckless, or destructive behavior may result in the immediate revocation of membership without a refund.
5. Member Profile Visibility
To foster a safe and connected community, the UniSC Hiking Club operates a private, members-only portal on our website. By registering for a membership, you acknowledge and agree that your basic profile information—specifically your first and last name—will be visible to other active, logged-in club members in the internal member directory. This facilitates trip coordination, carpooling, and community building. Your profile information, including your name, will not be indexed by search engines or visible to the general public.
6. Media and Photo Release
Club events, hikes, and camping trips are frequently documented through photography and videography for the community gallery and club promotion. By participating in any UniSC Hiking Club event, you grant the club irrevocable permission to capture your image, likeness, and face in photographs or video recordings. You consent to these media assets being used, published, and distributed on the club’s official website, social media channels, and promotional materials without compensation or prior inspection. If you do not wish to be photographed, it is your responsibility to inform the event organizer or photographer prior to the commencement of the hike.
7. Operational Data Handling
The club collects your contact information (such as your email address and phone number) strictly for administrative purposes, emergency contact verification, and automated event coordination (such as providing secure WhatsApp group links for individual hikes). The UniSC Hiking Club will never sell, rent, or distribute your personal contact information to third-party organizations.
