By making a reservation, submitting payment, purchasing any product or service, or by using any facilities, accommodation, or property owned or operated by the Group (Miloby, MJD 2016 SAS, JPMM Groupe SCI, Ameski, Miloby Cabins), the customer confirms that they have read, understood, and unconditionally accepted these Terms & Conditions.
Any use of the Group’s services, activities, accommodation, equipment, vehicles, or properties constitutes full legal acceptance of the Terms & Conditions.
UK Entity: Ameski UK Ltd
Company Number: 16874992
Registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in the United Kingdom
French Entity: Association Ameski
Registered in France under the Law of 1901 (Association Loi 1901)
Membership: Free to all participants.
INTRODUCTION
Ameski (“we”, “our”, “the Club”) provides sports coaching, training, courses, trips and mountain-sport activities in the United Kingdom, France, Andorra, Switzerland and wider Europe. These Terms & Conditions apply to all activities delivered by Ameski UK Ltd and Association Ameski, whether provided directly by Ameski, by a subcontractor appointed by Ameski, or where Ameski is acting as a subcontractor for a third party.
1. MEMBERSHIP
1.1 Membership in both the UK company and French association is free of charge.
1.2 Membership provides access to Club activities but does not guarantee a place on any specific session, trip, or program.
1.3 Under-18s must are confirmed by membership acceptance, whereby the parent or guardian accepts all terms on behalf of the minor.
2. PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Participants must ensure they are medically and physically capable of taking part in the activity. 2.2 Participants must follow all instructions given by Ameski staff, coaches, subcontracted instructors and Drivers.
2.3 Participants must behave respectfully and must not endanger themselves or others.
2.4 Participants must disclose any relevant medical conditions or medications prior to participation.
3. INSURANCE (MANDATORY)
3.1 Participants (or a parent/guardian for minors) are REQUIRED to hold valid personal insurance that includes:
– Sports participation cover appropriate to the activity (including mountain or high-risk sports as applicable);
– Travel and medical insurance covering the country of the activity;
– Personal accident and emergency evacuation / repatriation cover;
– Cover for training/course/event cancellation, interruption or disruption (including weather, instructor illness, transport delays, border issues, or force majeure);
– Cover for additional travel, accommodation or related costs arising from rescheduling or cancellation.
3.2 Ameski holds public liability insurance required for a UK company limited by guarantee and for activities organised by Association Ameski, but Ameski does NOT provide personal travel, medical or cancellation insurance for participants.
3.3 Participants must claim any recoverable losses from their own insurers; Ameski will not cover such losses except where required by law.
4. PAYMENTS & FEES
4.1 Membership is free. Certain activities may require payment for coaching sessions, travel, accommodation, equipment hire, lift passes or venue fees.
4.2 Full payment may be required at booking or prior to the activity start. Fees are stated at time of booking.
4.3 Payments are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms.
5. PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS
5.1 Participant cancellations are generally non-refundable. Participants should claim any insured losses through their own policy.
5.2 Transfer of a booking to another person may be permitted at Ameski’s discretion and may incur administration charges.
6. CONDUCT, SAFEGUARDING & DBS / BACKGROUND CHECKS
6.1 Ameski requires appropriate background checks for those working with children or vulnerable adults in jurisdictions where such checks apply (e.g., DBS in the UK, casier judiciaire or local equivalents in France).
6.2 Safeguarding policies apply to all youth activities; concerns should be reported immediately to Ameski’s Safeguarding Officer.
7. EXTERNAL CONDITIONS & FORCE MAJEURE
7.1 Ameski is not liable for changes, delays, cancellations or additional costs arising from events beyond our reasonable control: weather, natural hazards, travel disruption, government restrictions, facility closure, pandemic, industrial action, or other force majeure.
7.2 Participants must ensure their insurance covers these events.
8. CANCELLATIONS BY AMESKI
8.1 Instructor or Coach Illness / Injury
– Where an instructor or coach is unavailable due to illness, injury or unavailability, Ameski will use reasonable best efforts to:
a) reschedule the session; or
b) provide a suitably qualified replacement instructor or coach where possible.
– If rescheduling or replacement is not reasonably possible, participants must claim losses from their insurance.
8.2 Weather, Safety, Resort or Facility Closures
– Activities may be modified, shortened or cancelled for safety reasons. Ameski may offer alternatives but is not obliged to provide refunds.
8.3 Lack of Minimum Numbers
– If an activity cannot proceed due to insufficient participants, Ameski will attempt, where reasonably possible, to:
a) reschedule the activity; or
b) provide a credit note valid for 12 months.
– Refunds may be offered only at Ameski’s sole discretion and only if rescheduling or credit is not possible and the refund does not cause financial loss to Ameski.
– Participants must ensure their insurance covers losses arising from cancellations due to insufficient numbers.
9. SUBCONTRACTING & THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY
9.1 Ameski may appoint subcontractors, partner organisations or independent contractors (“Subcontractors”) to deliver part or all of an activity. Ameski may also act as a subcontractor for other companies.
9.2 Subcontractors are responsible for their own compliance, qualifications, insurance and safety management.
9.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ameski is not liable for acts, omissions, errors or negligence of Subcontractors. Participants must claim any losses against their own insurance where appropriate.
9.4 Where Ameski provides services as a subcontractor to another company, the hiring company remains responsible for contractual obligations to participants unless otherwise agreed in writing.
10. TRANSPORT (MINIBUS / BUS / COACHES)
10.1 Transport may be provided as a convenience using minibuses, coaches, vans or similar vehicles driven by Ameski staff, instructors or third-party drivers holding the legally required licence and qualifications.
10.2 Transport is not guaranteed and may be changed, substituted or withdrawn for safety, legal, regulatory, staffing or operational reasons.
10.3 Participants must wear seatbelts where provided, follow Driver instructions and not distract Drivers. Ameski may refuse transport to anyone whose behaviour threatens safety.
10.4 Participants are required to hold insurance covering travel, transport disruption, missed sessions and associated costs. Ameski does not provide personal travel insurance for participants. 10.5 Ameski is not liable for transport delays, breakdowns, road incidents caused by third parties, weather, or other factors outside its control. Participants must claim recoverable losses through their insurers.
11. LEGAL STATUS, SCOPE OF ACTIVITY & INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
11.1 Ameski UK Ltd (16874992) is incorporated in the UK and Association Ameski is registered in France under Loi 1901. Ameski operates as a sports club association and is NOT a commercial ski school.
11.2 Ameski is authorised to organise and run club-based coaching activities where permitted by local laws and regulations applicable to amateur sports associations.
11.3 All instructors and coaches engaged by Ameski hold recognised international ski teaching and/or coaching certificates appropriate to their level of responsibility within the club. These certificates evidence competence for club coaching but DO NOT imply that instructors are authorised to operate as commercial ski instructors in every jurisdiction (notably France), where state-recognised qualifications may be required for commercial teaching.
11.4 Participants acknowledge that some Ameski leaders may not hold state-required commercial instructor licences in certain countries; activities are provided under the club/association legal framework and participant expectations should be set accordingly.
12. LIABILITY, RISKS AND PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Inherent Risks
Participation in skiing, snowboarding, mountain sports, physical training and all associated activities delivered by Ameski UK Ltd and the Association Ameski involves inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, falls, collisions, environmental hazards, weather-related dangers and risks of serious injury or death. By taking part in any Ameski activity, participants acknowledge and voluntarily accept all inherent risks.
12.2 Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where such limitation is prohibited by law, including liability for death or personal injury resulting from proven negligence. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable UK, French, Swiss and Andorran law, Ameski shall not be liable for injuries,accidents, property damage or death arising from risks inherent to the activity; actions, omissions or negligence of third-party providers; participant failure to follow instructions; incidents outside scheduled sessions; or indirect losses.
12.3 Mandatory Participant Insurance
All participants must hold personal insurance covering accident, injury or death, mountain rescue, cancellation or disruption, and transportation in vehicles driven by Ameski staff or subcontractors.
12.4 Third-Party & Subcontracted Activity Disclaimer
Ameski frequently subcontracts coaching, transport and activity delivery to external qualified providers who operate under their own insurance. Ameski accepts no liability for incidents occurring under third-party care.
12.5 Participant Duty of Care
Participants agree to use suitable equipment, follow safety rules, notify medical conditions and behave responsibly. Failure may result in removal without refund.
13. DATA PROTECTION
13.1 Ameski UK Ltd complies with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Association Ameski complies with EU GDPR and French data protection laws.
13.2 Personal data is collected only for operational, safety, and membership purposes and may be shared with insurers, medical services or facilities where necessary for safety or legal compliance.
14. AMENDMENTS
14.1 Ameski may update these Terms & Conditions periodically. The latest version will be published on the Club’s website and will apply to future bookings.
15. COMPLAINTS
15.1 Complaints should be sent by email to the address shown on the Club website. Ameski will acknowledge receipt and respond within 14 days.
16. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
16.1 For activities organised by Ameski UK Ltd or UK-based members: English law applies and disputes will be subject to the courts of England and Wales.
16.2 For activities organised by Association Ameski in France: French law applies and disputes will be subject to the competent French courts.
16.3 Activities in other countries may be subject to local law in addition to these Terms.