Membership Agreement for Instructor Crossovers NovoScuba Professional Membership Agreement for Online CrossoversI hereby agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the following NovoScuba Membership Agreement (“Agreement”). This Agreement is initiated between myself and NovoScuba Limited, 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR, United Kingdom. Professionalism, Ethics, Ocean Stewardship: In entering into this agreement, I hereby agree to maintain a consistently high level of professionalism and ethics throughout the duration of my involvement in any activities related to NovoScuba. This commitment encompasses, but is not limited to, conducting myself with honesty, integrity, and respect towards all parties, adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and at all times conducting myself as an ocean steward and maintaining environmental awareness. Training Standards I agree that I must have a comprehensive understanding of the standards required for the courses that I am certified to teach. I understand that I must remain informed about these standards. This obligation encompasses maintaining current knowledge of any revisions, updates, or changes to the standards. I agree to undertake necessary measures to continuously enhance my proficiency in understanding and applying the NovoScuba standards.Fitness and Health I expressly acknowledge and understand that diving is inherently a hazardous activity with potential risks, including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism, and other serious injuries or fatalities. I acknowledge that as a diving instructor, maintaining an appropriate level of physical health and fitness is paramount to ensuring personal safety as well as the safety of students. I am responsible for assessing my own health and fitness level, and to refrain from engaging in diving activities if I am not in a suitable physical condition. Insurance and Affiliation I acknowledge and agree that I must maintain affiliation with NovoScuba throughout the duration of my involvement in diving instruction activities undertaken using the NovoScuba training materials, and I commit to upholding my professional status as a diving instructor, including adherence to NovoScuba’s standards and safe diving practices. In addition I agree to have any insurance that is legally required in the country in which I am undertaking my diving instruction activities and assume full responsibility for understanding the terms and coverage of such insurance. I acknowledge NovoScuba’s recommendation for all members to have insurance in place, regardless of legal requirements, and understand the importance of doing so for personal and professional protection. Records/Certifications I acknowledge and agree to assume full responsibility for ensuring that all of my students meet NovoScuba’s prescribed training requirements before certification is granted. I pledge to maintain impartiality and fairness in the evaluation of students’ skills, refraining from any biased assessments. It is my duty to communicate promptly and transparently with any student deemed to require further instruction before certification can be granted. Moreover, I acknowledge my responsibility to accurately record and verify all student details, including skill development and training progress, and to diligently update their training records as necessary. Incident Reporting I agree to promptly file a comprehensive incident report for any and all incidents that occur during my instruction activities. I commit to ensuring that such reports are unbiased, and honest, providing an accurate account of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Furthermore, I agree to cooperate fully with any subsequent investigations or inquiries related to the incident, providing additional information or clarification as required.Professionalism Monitoring I acknowledge that any complaints lodged against me in the course of my activities may prompt NovoScuba to conduct a review of my conduct. I understand that such a review may lead to disciplinary actions being taken by NovoScuba. I acknowledge my right to a full and fair hearing during any investigation conducted by NovoScuba into my conduct. Additionally, I acknowledge that as a result of the review of my conduct, my membership with NovoScuba may be terminated. Data protection I acknowledge and consent to NovoScuba’s right to access and utilise my personal information within the bounds of applicable data protection regulations. I understand that NovoScuba may collect, store, and process personal data for purposes related to membership management, certification, safety, and communication. This includes but is not limited to information provided during registration, training, and incident reporting. I further understand that NovoScuba will handle my personal information in accordance with its privacy policy and applicable data protection laws. Updates I acknowledge and agree that any updates or revisions to legal documentation, data protection policies, training standards, and course materials will be communicated to me digitally. I understand that it is my responsibility to remain current with these updates and revisions. This includes regularly checking my provided email address for communications from NovoScuba and accessing any digital platforms or resources provided for such updates. Failure to stay informed about these updates may result in being unaware of important changes that could impact my activities and obligations. Therefore, I accepts full responsibility for keeping up to date with all relevant information provided by NovoScuba.Legal Status I acknowledge that I am not an employee of NovoScuba, but rather an independent contractor or affiliated instructor. While NovoScuba may provide training standards and course materials, I understand and accept that NovoScuba is not responsible for dictating or controlling the specific methods or manner in which I conduct my teaching activities. I further acknowledge that I am solely responsible for the content, delivery, and outcomes of my instructional sessions. Therefore, I absolve NovoScuba of any liability arising from my teaching practices, including but not limited to any claims, damages, or disputes that may arise as a result. This includes indemnifying NovoScuba against any legal actions or claims brought against them in connection with my instructional activities.NovoScuba Reputation I agree not to engage in any actions or make any statements that may discredit or harm the reputation of NovoScuba. I understand and acknowledge that my conduct, both professional and personal, reflects upon the reputation and integrity of NovoScuba. Therefore, I agree to conduct myself in a manner that upholds and enhances the reputation of NovoScuba at all times. NovoScuba promotional materials (logos/trademarks/copyrights) I acknowledge and agree that I shall obtain written consent from NovoScuba prior to using any logos, trademarks, or official promotional materials associated with NovoScuba. I understand that NovoScuba retains exclusive ownership and control over its logos, trademarks, and promotional materials, and that any unauthorized use may constitute infringement of intellectual property rights. Mediation Clause In the event of any dispute or disagreement arising out of or relating to this agreement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation before initiating any legal proceedings. The mediation shall be conducted by a mutually agreed upon mediator, or in the absence of agreement, a mediator appointed by NovoScuba. The parties agree to participate in the mediation in good faith and undertake to share equally the costs of the mediation process. Mediation shall be a precondition to the initiation of any legal dispute, except where urgent injunctive relief is necessary to prevent irreparable harm. This mediation clause shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall be enforceable against parties and their respective successors and assigns.Governing law By signing this agreement, both parties agree that it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom. Membership Fees I agree that in order to maintain the benefits of professional membership with NovoScuba, I am required to pay my membership fees in a timely manner and ensure that such payments are up to date. I understand that failure to maintain current membership dues may result in the suspension or termination of my professional membership privileges.Ongoing agreement I acknowledge and agree that this agreement is ongoing and will remain in effect for the duration of my membership with NovoScuba. I understand that each time I renew or reinstate my membership, whether on a monthly or yearly basis, this agreement will automatically apply to the renewed or reinstated membership. First NameLast NameEmailSignature Sign Here DateSubmit Form