LEAP DRIVING SCHOOL QLD - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. General Conditions

1.1 Driving lessons are provided by Leap Driving School QLD (ABN 54 321 144 542) of PO Box 328 Moranbah QLD 4744. These terms govern the agreement between the participant ("you")”and Leap Driving School QLD. Leap Driving School QLD is referred to as "we", "our" and "us" in these terms and conditions. By booking a driving lesson ("Lesson"), you accept these terms and conditions ("Terms").

1.2 These Terms may be varied from time to time and will be updated on the website at https://leapdrivingschoolqld.com.au/. You will be bound by the Terms you accept at the time of booking your lesson. If you book more than one lesson at the same time, the terms and conditions applicable at the time of booking will apply to each lesson booked at that time. 

2. Lesson Bookings

2.1 Lessons may be booked via Facebook messenger, phone call on 0458 003 455, text message to 0458 003 455 or in person.

2.2 All bookings are subject to availability and cancellations can only be made in line with Leap Driving School QLD Cancellation Policy.

3. Payment Conditions

3.1 All bookings must be paid for in full prior to the commencement of the lesson unless otherwise agreed with the Leap Driving School QLD staff.

3.2 Accepted payment methods are electronic funds transfer (EFT), cash or credit/debit cards (Visa or Mastercard only).

3.3 EFT can be deposited into the Leap Driving School QLD account only, using the student’s name as a reference and must clear prior to the lesson. Our bank details are:

Name: Andrew Suthers

Bank: Commonwealth Bank

BSB: 062692

ACC 45209648

3.4 A tax invoice for payment is available. If you have contacted us via Facebook Messenger a copy will be supplied through there otherwise, please provide your email address at the time of booking.

3.5 By booking a lesson, you warrant to us that you are 18 or more years of age or otherwise possess legal parental or guardian consent and that you are authorised and able to make payment in the manner selected by you. You also warrant to us that all information given by you to us through any booking channel (including your name, contact and address details) is correct.

3.6 No credit card details are retained by Leap Driving School QLD.

4. Fees and cancellations/rescheduled bookings 

4.1 You may cancel or reschedule your lesson at no additional cost at any time 24 hours before your lesson.

4.2 If you cancel or reschedule your lesson inside of 24 hours a 50% of your lesson fee will be payable. This may be waived at the discretion of Leap Driving School QLD.

4.3 We reserve the right to reschedule a lesson subject to the provision of reasonable notice. 

4.4 We reserve the right to refuse to provide a lesson where you are unfit to operate a vehicle or suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol as reasonably determined by us. 

5. Refunds

5.1 Refunds of cancelled lessons or pre-paid packages are subject to a 10% administration fee. 

5.2 Where lessons are sold in a package, the lessons that have been completed will be charged at the full individual driving lesson price.

5.3 All refunds will be paid via EFT back into the person’s bank account who made the payment. No refunds will be made in cash.

6. Gift Vouchers 

6.1 Gift vouchers are non-refundable or redeemable for cash.

6.2 All gift vouchers must be redeemed prior to their expiry date displayed on the voucher – 3 years from the date of purchase.

6.3 All bookings are subject to availability and cancellations can only be made in line with Leap Driving School QLD Cancellation Policy.

7. Promotions, Discounts & Free Tuition

7.1 Any discounts or free lessons are not transferable or redeemable for cash.

7.2 From time to time we may run varying promotions. Some of these may be subject to additional terms and conditions of which we will notify you at the time of the promotion.

8. Provision of Lessons

8.1 You must hold a current Australian driving licence (Class C LRN or C) or equivalent overseas licence and carry it with you at all times during a lesson. 

8.2 You must not wear footwear which in the opinion of the instructor may cause safety concerns with the foot controls e.g., high heels. A flat, enclosed, and secure shoe is recommended. Your instructor may request you to remove your footwear during the lesson.

8.3 You must be ready to commence the lesson 10 minutes prior to the agreed time. If you do not turn up at the agreed time for your lesson, your instructor will wait 15 minutes and may at the instructor’s reasonable discretion deduct this from the total lesson time. If you turn up outside these times, your instructor may in his/her reasonable discretion choose not to proceed with the lesson and in such circumstances, you will be liable for the cost of the lesson.

8.4 On-road lessons commence and end at the pre-determined pick-up point, determined at the time of booking the lesson. 

8.5 The duration of a standard on-road lesson is one hour, which includes briefing and/or debriefing time. 

8.6 While every endeavour is made to commence the lesson at the scheduled time no responsibility can be taken for circumstances beyond our control which may delay the start time. If there are circumstances beyond our control which have delayed the start time of your lesson, we will offer you the full lesson time or, if that is not possible, we will offer you a lesson at another time. 

8.7 You must always comply with the instructions or directions of your instructor, before or during a lesson. 

8.8 We reserve the right to terminate a lesson if: a. you engage in any behaviour that your instructor determines is reckless; or b. you fail to comply with the instructions or directions of your instructor before or during a lesson; or c. you fail to comply with any special conditions on your license, i.e. wearing of glasses/contacts

In the event that a lesson is terminated under the circumstances listed above you will be required to pay the full cost of the terminated lesson. 

8.9 You must comply with all traffic regulations and laws of QLD whilst undertaking a lesson regardless of whether you are operating a Leap Driving School QLD vehicle or your own vehicle.

9. Vehicles

9.1 Driving lessons may take place in your own vehicle at our discretion. If we agree to provide lessons in your own car, you warrant that your car is covered by compulsory third party and comprehensive insurance. 

9.2 If we agree to conduct a lesson in your own vehicle it is your obligation to ensure that the vehicle complies with the following requirements:

   a. the registration of your vehicle is valid and current. You acknowledge that it is illegal to operate an unregistered vehicle and warrant that your vehicle is registered.

   b. you hold current compulsory third party insurance and comprehensive insurance cover for your vehicle.

   c. the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and is fit for purpose.

9.3 Neither we nor our driving instructors accept any responsibility whatsoever for traffic infringements or accidents resulting from a learner having driving lessons in their own car. 

9.4 Leap Driving School QLD vehicles – lessons may be conducted in either of our automatic or manual vehicles.

10. Fitness to drive

10.1 In the interests of safety, your instructor may assess your driving skills and competence at any time throughout the course of the lesson.

10.2 If at any time you are assessed as unfit or unsafe to drive during a lesson, your instructor may terminate the lesson immediately and may assume control of the vehicle.

10.3 The determination of the instructor in relation to your fitness to operate a vehicle during a lesson is final. This is for your, the instructors’ and the general publics safety. We will not enter into discussions or negotiations.

11. Limitation of Liability, insurance

11.1 Certain State and Commonwealth legislation, including the Consumer and Competition Act 2010 (Cth), imply warranties or conditions or impose obligations which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified except to a limited extent. These Terms do not purport to exclude any statutory rights available to you and must in all cases be read subject to those statutory provisions. Otherwise we exclude all conditions and warranties which may be implied by law.

11.2 To the extent permitted by law, our liability for breach of any implied warranty or condition which cannot be excluded, is restricted, our option, to: 

   a. the re-supply of the lessons; or 

   b. the payment of the cost of having the lessons re-supplied.

11.3 Except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law or that is caused by our negligence, we and our employees shall not be liable for any loss, damage or liability whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of: 

   a. you participating in a lesson as part of the driving lesson; or 

   b. your failure or refusal to follow an instruction or direction of your instructor before or during a lesson; or 

   c. you being assessed by your instructor as an unfit or unsafe driver; or 

   d. your instructor terminating a lesson in any of the circumstances set out in clause 8.8 or 11.3; or 

   e. you continuing to drive after you have been assessed as unfit or unsafe to drive by your instructor; or 

   f. your vehicle being assessed by your instructor as being unsafe to drive and/or un-roadworthy. 

11.4 You indemnify and agree to keep us and our employees, indemnified against any loss, damage, liability, costs and expenses in connection with your breach of these terms and conditions or any other legal obligation by you. 

11.5 Neither we nor our driving instructors accept any liability whatsoever for personal property that is left in any instructor supplied vehicle, your vehicle or on our premises. 

11.6 If driving lessons take place in your own vehicle, you warrant that you are covered by compulsory third party insurance and that your vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance. 

11.7 We do not accept any responsibility whatsoever for the outcome of any driving test or assessments you take.

11.8 Any damage of a criminal nature caused by you to any motor vehicle whist undertaking a lesson or assessment will be repaired at full cost to you in a timely manner.

11.9 Any accidental damage caused by you whilst undertaking a lesson or assessment will attract and excess fee not greater than $1500.

12. Purchase of Goods and Services 

12.1 Prices and availability of our services are subject to change at any time without notice. Leap Driving School QLD reserves the right to correct pricing errors at any time. 

12.2 You warrant to Leap Driving School QLD that all information given by you to us through this site (including your name, contact and address details, credit card details) are correct. 

12.3 Leap Driving School QLD reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason. 

12.4 The availability of services may change from time to time due to unforeseen problems or unexpected demand. Leap Driving School QLD is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from failure to deliver or delay in delivery of any services.

13. Disclaimer 

13.1 The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only and is provided without warranties of any kind either express or implied, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. You must not rely on any statement contained in this website without taking specialist advice. While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on this website, we make no warranties and accept no responsibility for any loss or damage you may suffer as a result of your reliance on any part of it. 

13.2 Leap Driving School QLD has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of Leap Driving School QLD of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the users own risk.

14. Access 

14.1 Although we will do our best to provide constant, uninterrupted access to this website, we cannot and do not guarantee this. We accept no responsibility or liability for any interruption or delay. 

15. Governing Law 

15.1 These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. We and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.

16 Acknowledgements

16.1 You acknowledge that:

1. The instructor has sole discretion to determine whether a lesson will commence or continue.
2. The participation in a lesson does not guarantee that you will acquire the necessary skills or knowledge to pass any driving test
3. Driving a motor vehicle is an inherently risky activity and there is the risk of significant personal injury or damage to property
4. We do not accept any liability whatsoever for any personal property that is left in a vehicle and
5. If you are not the learner, you have made the learner aware of these terms and conditions in their entirety.