{"id":2950,"date":"2014-07-02T03:41:44","date_gmt":"2014-07-02T08:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceanicventures.net\/neu\/?page_id=2950"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T22:25:41","slug":"policies-regarding-privacy-purchases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceanicventures.net\/travel_forms\/policies-regarding-privacy-purchases\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies regarding Privacy and Purchases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Privacy Statement<\/strong>
\nFor each visitor to our site, our Web server may automatically recognize you if you have visited the site before.\u00a0 We collect the e-mail address of those who communicate with us by logging in to the web page, by e-mail, or by completing a contact information form.\u00a0 We collect aggregate information on what pages consumers\u2019 access or visit, user specific information on what pages consumers\u2019 access or visit and information volunteered by the consumer, such as survey information and\/or site registrations.
\nThe information we collect is used for internal review, and is used to improve the content of our Web page or other communications and is used to customize the content, layout, or other factors of our page and communications for individual consumer and used by us to contact consumers for marketing purposes.
\nWe do not sell or give our client information to third party vendors.\u00a0 However, some training agencies require that we supply them with some client information including names, email addresses, mailing address, birthdates, certification information, etc. for certification purposes.\u00a0 Oceanic Ventures has no control over this information and how they treat this information is spelled out in their individual privacy statements.
\nIf you do not want to receive e-mail from us in the future, the email blasts contain an unsubscribe link that you may follow to stop any future email messages.\u00a0 Additionally, you may let us know by sending an e-mail, calling or writing, and telling us that you do not want to receive e-mail from our company.<\/p>\n

Cookies<\/strong>
\nWhen you use our site we will store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customize your use of our site. A cookie is a small data text file, which a Web site stores on your computer’s hard drive (if your Web browser permits) that can later be retrieved to identify you to oceanicventures.com. The cookies make your use of the site easier, allow you to retrieve an earlier shopping cart, make the site run more smoothly and help us to maintain a secure site. You will be unable to shop on our site without your browser set to accept cookies. You can tell your browser to erase all cookies at the end of a session.<\/p>\n

Terms of Use Statement<\/strong>
\nYou understand and agree that the owners of this site shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data or other intangible losses (even if the owners of this site have been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from the use or the inability to use the product(s) and or service(s) or any misuse of the product(s) and or service(s) in a manner not in accordance with their intended use.<\/p>\n

Credit Card Information<\/strong>
\nFor on-line sales, we do not retain credit card information.\u00a0 This information is passed directly to the credit card processer and is discarded.\u00a0 You may read more about their policies here.<\/p>\n

Pricing<\/strong>
\nThe price does not include shipping and handling fees, insurance, applicable taxes and fees.\u00a0 All purchases are FOB Oceanic Ventures in Houston, Texas.\u00a0 The client is responsible for all shipping and insurance costs to avoid loss or damage in shipping.\u00a0 Course fees are for training and not for certification.\u00a0 The certification is earned and there may be an additional charge to repeat the training program or for additional assistance.<\/p>\n

Return Policy<\/strong>
\nThe staff at Oceanic Ventures, Inc. wants you to be a satisfied and safe diver. As such, we have a 100% satisfaction guarantee except as noted below. If you’re not happy with any product and we are not able to correct the situation, please return it for a full refund, less shipping charges, within 14 days of the date of purchase.\u00a0 Please note that special orders may have a re-stocking fee apply.<\/p>\n

Training Programs<\/strong>
\nYou are paying for education and training.\u00a0 Actual certification is warned not purchased.\u00a0 Prior to the start of the program, you may return the books and materials in new, salable condition for a full refund of the total course fee.\u00a0 After the course has begun, you may return the books and material in new salable condition for a refund of the materials cost.\u00a0 Because we have set aside the time for your training, the tuition and fees are not refundable once the program starts.
\nMany of our programs are based on having a minimum number of students.\u00a0 This is especially true with the Technical Diving Programs.\u00a0 The course fees may include tuition, educational materials, appropriate dive tables, supplemental materials, your instructor\u2019s time at the confined water and open water sessions with the group and a certification card when the course is completed satisfactorily. Please remember that the course fees are for training and not for certification.\u00a0 The certification is earned and there may be an additional charge to repeat the training program or for additional assistance.
\nMany of our courses combine live, on-line training sessions with hands-on skill sessions conducted at fun challenging sites around the world.
\nThe course fees do not include travel to and from the lectures and dive sites, entrance or charter fees, lodging, meals, gas fills and equipment; these are the student\u2019s responsibility. Additionally, for training and open water sessions outside the immediate area, the students are responsible for the instructors expenses.
\nThere may be additional charges for private programs or programs that do not have the minimum number of students.<\/p>\n

On-Sale or Clearance Merchandise<\/strong>
\nBecause much of this inventory is one-of-a-kind, trade-in, or discontinued merchandise it is sold as-is.\u00a0 However, we still want you to be happy with your purchase.\u00a0 You may return it for a full refund, less shipping charges, with-in seven (7) days from the date of purchase.<\/p>\n

Travel<\/strong>
\nTo reserve a spot on a trip, you must complete the Trip Application and make a deposit for the trip.\u00a0 When you make a deposit for a trip, you have taken a space off the market.\u00a0 As such, all travel fees paid, including deposits, are non-refundable unless the trip runs full and an acceptable substitute can be found. If a refund is made, there may be some cancellation fees deducted from the refund amount. All trips must be fully paid 90-days prior to departure.<\/p>\n

Returned Check Fee<\/strong>
\nThe fee for returned checks is $35.00.<\/p>\n

Modifications to Policy Statement<\/strong>
\nWe continue to review our policies and procedures to assure that they are effective in meeting our commitments to our Clients. Oceanic Ventures, Inc. reserves the right to change this Privacy Statement without notice at any time and from time to time, including as needed to comply with the rules and regulations of the various debit and credit card organizations, or to comply with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.<\/p>\n

Inquiries<\/strong>
\nIf you have a question or comment regarding this Policy Statement, please contact:
\nManaging Director
\nOceanic Ventures, Inc.
\n5808 Newcastle St
\nBellaire, Texas 77401<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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