ART. 1 – Course Information
The information contained in the course descriptions published on the centrovelicocaprera.it website and the Code of Conduct constitute an integral and essential part of these General Terms and Conditions, as published on the official website centrovelicocaprera.it. The student, if of legal age, or the parent or guardian, if the student is a minor, hereby declares to have read these terms at the time of enrollment and to accept them, including any limitations and safety and security measures, where applicable.

ART. 2 – Application
The application must be completed and submitted online using the designated Course Registration Form, filled out in its entirety and duly signed. The CVC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse enrollment or to revoke it following review of the submitted documentation, with a refund of any fees paid if the documentation is received more than one month before the start of a course. In all other cases, the penalties provided for in the event of withdrawal (Art. 7.2) shall apply.
If there are no available spots in the desired sessions, the Secretariat will recommend alternative sessions or placement on the waiting list.
For direct admission to courses beyond the first-level introductory courses, such as D2 – Dinghy Reinforcement, D2J – Dinghy Reinforcement (Under 14), D2D3 – Dinghy Advanced, D3 – Dinghy Advanced, D3D4 – Advanced Dinghy, C2 – Cabin Sailboat Reinforcement, C2C3 – Stationary Pre-Cruising, C3 – Stationary Pre-Cruising, C3C4 – Cruising, or special courses such as Pasquavela Dinghies, Pasquavela J80, Cabinboat Maneuvering, Skipper, Solo Sailing, and more generally wherever indicated in the prerequisites of the course detail sheet, you must also complete the Application for Direct Admission.
Upon submission of the application, the applicant—hereinafter referred to as the student—must pay the amount indicated on the enrollment form.
The application will be valid if the student has reached:
12 years of age for special under-14 courses;
15 years of age, or will turn 15 during the year, for Deriva courses D1 through D3 (and fortnightly courses) in sessions 24 through 31;
15 years old, or turning 15 during the year, for courses D1 through D3 (and fortnightly courses) for those who have already attended (or passed, depending on the course) an Under-14 course;
16 years old, or turning 16 during the year, for all Deriva courses;
17 years of age, or turning 17 during the year, for the C3 and HP courses;
18 years of age, or older, for all Cabinati courses unless otherwise indicated;
If the student has not yet reached the age of 18 as of the application submission date, the application must be signed by the person exercising parental responsibility.

ART. 3 – Courses
The course details are as described on the “Courses” and “Course Details” pages on the website www.centrovelicocaprera.it.

For selective courses lasting longer than one week, or that require attendance at multiple consecutive weekly sessions, advancement to the next level is subject to the school’s assessment of eligibility based on the previous week’s performance; no rights—including the right to a refund—shall arise in the event of a negative evaluation, except for the right to retake the course just completed.

For courses that offer direct admission, the School reserves the right—even if the application has been accepted and the student has enrolled in the requested course—to transfer that student, before or during the course, to another course, including one at a lower level, that is deemed more suitable based on the skills possessed by the student admitted through direct admission.

ART. 4 – Course Duration
The start dates, schedule, and duration of each course are published on the centrovelicocaprera.it website.

ART. 5 – Tuition Fees
The price of each course, for each individual term, is listed on the websitewww.centrovelicocaprera.it. Students enrolled “With Reservation” who are subsequently able to enroll in a course will be charged a surcharge on top of the current list price. 
The fee must be paid by the student within the specified time frame and using the following payment methods. If a down payment is required (see Art. 2, paragraph 4), it must be paid at the time of submitting the application; the remaining balance must be paid no later than the 30th day before the start of the course. If the balance of the fee is not received by that deadline, this will be considered a withdrawal of the application (see Art. 7, paragraph 2). If no down payment is required, the full amount must be paid upon signing the application.
The fee indicated on the website www.centrovelicocaprera.it includes:

Transportation from La Maddalena to Caprera and back; lodging and meals, with the exception of traveling courses, for which participants are responsible for their own meals;
teaching activities, related services, and use of technical equipment;
accident insurance, with the following coverage limits: €100,000 for death or permanent disability. Compensation will not be paid if the Permanent Disability is less than 3% of Total Permanent Disability; if, however, it is greater than 3% but less than 20%, compensation will be paid for the portion exceeding 3%; if the disability exceeds 20%, compensation will be paid without applying any deductible; if the disability exceeds 50%, compensation will be paid in full; additionally, €4,000.00 is provided for medical treatment, with a 10% copayment and a minimum of €100.00. Individuals over the age of 80 cannot be insured against accidents.
The following are the sole responsibility of the student and are expressly excluded from the fee:
round-trip travel;
meals for independent travel courses (e.g., C4 Cruise courses, C5 Offshore courses, the 2nd week of the C3C4 Pre-Cruise course, etc.);
fuel and port fees for the aforementioned independent itinerant courses.
All such expenses and costs remain the sole responsibility of the student even if the course cannot be, or has not been, conducted in full or in part as scheduled and/or has not taken place for any reason.

ART. 6 – Discretion of the
Sailing School: The School reserves the right, should the minimum of 4 enrolled students for a course not be reached or for any other reason that makes it impossible to hold the course, to cancel the course and to offer the student alternative dates. Any expenses and costs incurred, with the exception of the registration fee already paid, shall be borne exclusively by the student.

ART. 7 – Withdrawals and Penalties
If a student withdraws from the course, he or she must notify the CVC as soon as possible by email at info@centrovelicocaprera.it. The date of receipt will be considered the effective date.
The following amounts will be withheld as a penalty:

If the cancellation is received more than 30 days before the start of the course, €150.00 as reimbursement for expenses;
If the cancellation is received between the 29th and 15th day before the start of the course, €300.00;
If the cancellation is received after the 15th day before the start of the course, the full fee.
If the cancellation is due to serious, documented health reasons (hospitalization or serious illnesses that prevent participation in the course activities), provided that notification is received along with a medical certificate at least 36 hours before the start of the course, the sum of €150.00 will be retained as reimbursement for expenses, and the difference will be applied as a discount toward a course to be taken within the following year.

If a student fails to submit, in the manner required, the documentation required at the time of enrollment by the deadline of 15 days prior to the start of the course, they will not be permitted to attend the course, and any amounts previously paid, for any reason, will be retained in full by the CVC ETS Foundation, including as a penalty and fair compensation, without any right to a refund on the part of the student, which is hereby deemed waived.

If a student must withdraw from a course that has already begun due to a verified case of force majeure, the student must notify the school. The Registrar’s Office will issue a refund, within a reasonable period, in the amount of €50.00 for each day of missed attendance.
The school will not be liable for any refunds in the event of voluntary withdrawal by the student or in the event of the student’s expulsion, as indicated in the Code of Conduct.

Schedule changes can only be made subject to availability. If a change is possible—and the two courses have the same price (or if you switch to a course with a lower price)—the following penalties apply: €50.00 for requests received before the 30th day prior to the start of the session; €100.00 for requests received between the 29th and the 15th day, and €150.00 for requests received after the 15th day and before the 3rd day. No changes are permitted within the last 3 days before the start of the session. If the price of the course you are switching to is higher than the price of the course you booked and paid for, you will be asked to pay the price difference if it is greater than the cancellation fee, or the cancellation fee if it is greater than the price difference.

ART. 8 – Exculpatory Consent of the Legal Guardian
The School is exempt from any and all liability for any injury to the student or damage to the student’s property occurring during the course, or in any way during the practice of any activity carried out at the School, as such incidents are covered by the exculpatory consent of the legal guardian, with the consequent waiver of any and all claims for liability against the School and its instructors in this regard.

ART. 9 – Disclaimer of Liability for Students’ Property or Valuables
With the express exclusion of the applicability of Articles 1783 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code, the School shall not be liable for the loss, theft, or damage to students’ property, valuables, or personal belongings brought onto the School premises or into the School’s facilities.

ART. 10 – Disclaimer of Liability by the School and Its Instructors Outside School Activities
Outside of scheduled instructional hours on land or in the water, the School and its instructors are exempt from any liability, except for acts directly attributable to them and, in any case, only in the event of willful misconduct or gross negligence. The CVC Foundation – Centro Velico Caprera ETS assumes no liability whatsoever—and is expressly released from such liability by the entitled party—for any consequences arising from food intolerances or allergies of any type, nature, or kind that were not adequately reported at the time of enrollment in accordance with the procedures specified therein.

ART. 11 – Parental Responsibility in the Case of Courses with Minors. Exemption from Liability for the School in Cases of Self-Harm.
The parent or guardian exercising parental authority over the minor student declares that the student’s maturity, mental state, and conduct to date are appropriate for their age and do not require specific disciplinary measures, such as, by way of example, alcohol consumption, drug addiction, or conduct harmful to their own or others’ mental and physical well-being. They further declare that the minor’s mental and physical condition, conduct, and upbringing are compatible with the discipline required for the course and with participation in communal life and activities.
In the event of self-inflicted injury sustained by the minor outside of instructional activities on land or in the water, the school and its instructors shall not be held liable, even for any negligence due to failure to supervise, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
In the event of harm caused by the minor to other students and/or third parties outside of instructional activities on land or in the water, without prejudice to the liability of the parent exercising parental authority, the school and its instructors shall not be held liable in any way, except for acts directly attributable to them and, in any case, only in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, with an indemnity by the parent exercising parental authority toward the school and its instructors for any consequences that may arise.

ART. 12 – Exemption from Liability Under Art. 2048 of the Italian Civil Code
With the express exclusion of the applicability of Art. 2048 of the Italian Civil Code, the School and its instructors are exempt from the strict liability provided for in Art. 2048 of the Italian Civil Code for any self-inflicted injuries as well as those caused by the student while under their supervision; however, they shall be liable only for willful misconduct or gross negligence, and the responsible party expressly indemnifies the School and its instructors against any and all consequences that may arise.

ART. 13 – Partial Invalidity.
The invalidity of one or more provisions, as well as the invalidity of only a part of a single provision, shall not affect the remaining part of that provision or the other provisions, which shall remain valid and effective in all other respects.

ART. 14 – Jurisdiction
The Court of Milan shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute between the parties regarding the validity, effectiveness, interpretation, performance, and/or termination of this contract, including the Rules of Conduct and any other matter pertaining to the relationship with the CVC.