These policies govern all registrations, payments, and participation across all services offered by Tarun Sardesai Golf Private Limited (TSG), including long-term academic programs and individual tournaments or events.
Binding Agreement precendence Disclaimer
This website policy page contains general and supplementary terms concerning long-term golf coaching programs (including residential, non-residential, full-time and visiting arrangements). However, the specific, comprehensive terms and financial obligations for these programs are exclusively governed by the Training Services Agreement signed directly between TSG and the Parent/Guardian. In the event of any conflict, discrepancy, or ambiguity, the terms and conditions outlined in the signed Agreement shall take absolute precedence over the information presented here.
1. Scope, Enrollment and Contract Basis
This section defines the types of services offered and the legal basis for participation.
A. Service Differentiation
These policies apply to two distinct service types:
- Long-term Program Enrollment: Structured, long-term coaching (e.g., residential, non-residential and full-time programs) governed by a signed Training Services Agreement. This includes any and all golf coaching programs being administered at the TSG Academy premises in Kolar, Karnataka only.
- Short-Term Program Enrollment: Structured, short-term coaching(e.g., visiting programs, junior development programs and adult game improvement programs) not governed by a signed Training Services Agreement. This includes any and all short-term golf coaching programs being administered at the TSG Academy premises in Kolar, Karnataka as well as any other locations where golf coaching programs are available and operated by TSG Academy.
- Standalone Services: Individual events, tournaments, short camps, or single-lesson bookings not requiring the full agreement.
B. Minors and Contracting Party
For all participants under the age of 18, the Parent or Legal Guardian is the contracting party and must complete the registration, sign the necessary agreement, and is legally responsible for adherence to these policies and all financial obligations.
C. Legal Precedence
For Program Enrollments, this policy page is supplementary. The specific terms and conditions set forth in the signed Training Services Agreement between TSG and the Parent/Guardian shall always take precedence in case of any conflict.
2. Fees, Payments, and Financial Terms
This section establishes all financial obligations, including fees, payment due dates, and the handling of non-attendance.
A.Program Fees
a. For Long-Term Programs (Residential, Non-residential and Full-time programs):
- Taxes Exclusive:All Program Fees are quoted exclusive of applicable taxes. The final invoice amount will include the Program Fee plus all current statutory taxes (e.g., GST).
- Fees Payable: The Parent/Guardian is required to pay the specified fees plus applicable taxes by the Due Date indicated in the official invoice.
- Non-Offsetting of Fees: Once paid, fees for a specific term will not be set off or deducted against subsequent months or periods.
- Non-Attendance Obligation: Non-attendance, leave, or sabbatical taken by the Student during a paid term does not relieve the Parent/Guardian of the obligation to pay the full program fees for that period. No refunds or extensions will be provided for days or weeks missed.
b. For Short-Term Programs (Visiting Programs, Junior Development Programs, Adult Game Improvement Programs):
- Taxes Exclusive: All Program Fees are quoted exclusive of applicable taxes. The final invoice amount will include the Program Fee plus all current statutory taxes (e.g., GST).
- Fees Payable: The Parent/Guardian/Individual adult is required to pay the specified fees plus applicable taxes in advance of the first session, with installments (as per the terms of the installment payment plan chosen, if applicable) being duly payable at the beginning of each subsequent quarter.
- Non-Offsetting of Fees: Once paid, fees for a specific session/series of sessions per month/quarter will not be set off or deducted against subsequent months or periods.
- Make-up Classes and Extensions: Make-up classes or extensions on program validity are not guaranteed and will be provided only at the sole discretion of TSG Academy and RCGC management. Any class cancellation made three hours or less prior to the scheduled time will be considered a completed session and will not be rescheduled. On-course sessions (if included in the program) must be scheduled during lean hours of the golf course and are subject to availability and course conditions.
B. Standalone Event Entry Fees (Tournaments)
- Taxes Exclusive: The entry fee for all standalone events and tournaments is a variable amount exclusive of applicable taxes. The final amount due at registration will include the fee plus the current statutory taxes.
- Exclusions: The entry fee specifically excludes the following costs, which must be borne separately by the participant or Parent/Guardian, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the event particulars:
- Caddy fees.
- Costs associated with practice rounds.
- Refreshments, snacks, and any meals not explicitly listed as part of the event package.
- TSG Fees Only: The entry fee covers only the Tournament Organising Fee and associated taxes. Any additional charges levied by the host golf club (e.g., green fees, buggy fees) must be paid directly to the club unless explicitly stated otherwise.
C. Suspension and Termination for Non-Payment
- Service Suspension: TSG Academy shall be entitled to suspend all the services, except the residential and dining services, for a period of 7 (seven) days starting from the expiry of the Due Date set out under Annexure 1 (the "Suspension Period"), in the event that the Parent/Guardian fails to pay the fees by the Due Date. In the event of non-payment of fees beyond the expiry of the Suspension Period, TSG Academy shall be entitled to suspend the residential and dining services as well and the Student will not be allowed to access the premises of TSG Academy.
- The Parent/Guardian will be provided with an additional period of 60 (sixty) days commencing from the expiry of the Suspension Period (“Extended Suspension Period”) to settle the outstanding payments. Once the payment is made, TSG Academy shall resume the provision of services to the Student in accordance with this agreement. In the event of non-payment of fees within the Extended Suspension Period, TSG Academy reserves the right to terminate this agreement in accordance with section 7 of the agreement.
- Termination and Forfeiture:
- The agreement may be terminated at any time:
- by TSG Academy by giving the Parent/Guardian 15 (fifteen) days' notice in advance; or
- by the Parent/Guardian by giving one (1) month’s notice in advance, in writing, to TSG Academy.
- This agreement may be terminated by TSG Academy, immediately upon provision of written notice to the Parent/Guardian for any breach of the terms of the agreement, including, without limitation, for breach of the terms of the Fees and Payment clause in the agreement and the Code of Conduct, by the Parent/Guardian or the Student.
- Consequences of Termination:
- If the agreement is terminated by the Parent/Guardian with one (1) month’s notice or by TSG Academy immediately upon provision of written notice to the Parent/Guardian for any breach of the terms of the agreement, the fees paid by the Parent/Guardian shall not be refunded and shall stand forfeited;
- If the agreement is terminated by TSG Academy by giving the Parent/Guardian 15 (fifteen) days' notice in advance TSG Academy may, at its sole discretion, refund the fees for the unexpired Term, after deducting the costs of relevant supporting services listed in the agreement and used in the course of training the Student including a 3 month management fee. The refund will be initiated 3 months after the Student ceases to be part of TSG Academy.
- Upon termination of the agreement, the Student shall return all the property of TSG Academy that is in his/her possession.
- The Parent/Guardian and the Student acknowledge that upon termination of the agreement, the Student will neither be allowed to access the premises of TSG Academy nor avail any services made available by TSG Academy (directly or indirectly).
- If the agreement is terminated by the Parent/Guardian by giving one (1) month’s notice in advance, in writing, to TSG Academy or by TSG Academy, immediately upon provision of written notice to the Parent/Guardian for any breach of the terms of the agreement, all fees that Parent/Guardian are obligated to pay under this agreement shall become immediately due and payable irrespective of the due date set forth in the agreement. The Parent/Guardian hereby agrees and acknowledges that termination by the Parent/Guardian by giving one (1) month’s notice in advance, in writing, to TSG Academy or by TSG Academy, immediately upon provision of written notice to the Parent/Guardian for any breach of the terms of the agreement shall not relieve them of their obligation to pay all the unpaid fees set forth in the agreement.
b. Short Term Programs (Visiting, Junior Development and Adult Game Improvement Programs)
- All fees must be paid as per the payment terms communicated at the time of enrollment. Non-payment may result in suspension or termination of training.
- Missed sessions may not be rescheduled. Make-up classes or extensions are at the sole discretion of the academy. All fees must be paid as per the agreed terms. Failure to comply with the agreed terms will result in suspension or termination of training.
3. Conduct, Risk, and Liability
A. Program Enrollment Withdrawal/Cancellation
- Termination by Parent/Guardian: If the Parent/Guardian terminates the agreement (even with required advance written notice), the fees paid shall not be refunded and shall stand forfeited by TSG. (Please refer to the section entitled “Suspension and Termination for Non-Payment”)
- Termination by TSG (for Breach): If TSG terminates the agreement due to breach of the Code of Conduct or non-payment, all fees paid are forfeited. (Please refer to the section entitled “Suspension and Termination for Non-Payment”)
- Contract Renewal and Re-Admission: TSG Academy may, at its sole discretion choose to renew the agreement upon the expiry of the term. If, however, TSG Academy chooses to renew the agreement it shall provide the Parent/ Guardian with the revised fee schedule, any additional conditions which are to be fulfilled by the Student and/or the Parent/Guardian, and any revisions to the program details and code of conduct of TSG Academy. The process of re-admission shall be deemed to be completed upon remittance of the fees and fulfilment of the accompanying conditions as per the agreement. However, in the event the fees have been remitted, should TSG Academy determine that the accompanying conditions as mentioned above are not fulfilled to its satisfaction, it shall at its sole discretion deny admission to the Student and retain 10 percent of the fees and refund the remainder to the Parent/Guardian
B. Standalone Event/Tournament Refunds
| Timeframe Before Event Start Date |
Refund Eligibility (of Registration Fee) |
| 15 or More Days |
75% Refund (Minus applicable taxes and non-refundable administrative/payment gateway charges). |
| 8 to 14 Days |
50% Refund (Minus applicable taxes and non-refundable administrative/payment gateway charges). |
| 7 Days or Less / No-Shows |
No Refund. The entire fee is forfeited. |
Processing: All eligible refunds will be processed within 15 business days from the date of approval. All refunds are calculated on the fee amount after deducting applicable taxes and non-refundable processing charges and will be credited back to the original source of payment.
4. Conduct, Risk, and Liability
This section outlines the rules of conduct and the crucial legal limitations on liability.
A. Warranties and Acknowledgement of Risk
- No Guarantee of Success: The Parent/Guardian acknowledges that success in sport is highly variable and dependent on circumstances that are outside the reasonable control of TSG Academy and its trainers. Therefore, TSG Academy does not guarantee any sporting success outcomes as a result of the Students' participation in the Program.
- Student and Parent/Guardian Undertakings (Injury): The Parent/Guardian/Individual Adult agrees and acknowledges that TSG Academy will not be held responsible for any injury that results from the actions or inactions of the student, including failure to follow instructions or safety rules. In the event of a medical emergency, TSG Academy staff are authorized to seek emergency medical care. All associated medical expenses will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian/individual.
B. Instructional and Disciplinary Authority
- Instructional Control: The Parent/Guardian shall not have the right to dictate the terms, timing or schedule of any instruction and training provided by coaches and trainers.
- Code of Conduct: The Student must be bound by and strictly adhere to the TSG Code of Conduct. Failure to comply is grounds for strict disciplinary action, including expulsion from the Program or disqualification from an event.
- Misconduct Reporting: If the Student feels they are being subjected to treatment that violates the Code of Conduct, they must immediately report it to the designated TSG representative. TSG Academy will be absolved of any responsibility or liability arising from a failure to report such an incident.
C. Tournament-Specific Authority
- Governing Rules: All tournaments are governed by the latest Rules of Golf as published by The R&A and USGA, supplemented by the specific Local Rules and the Tournament Committee’s (TC) Conditions of Competition.
- Committee Decisions: The decisions of the appointed Tournament Committee (TC) are final on all matters, including Rules interpretations, handicapping, results, and prize distribution.
- Spectator Conduct: Parents and spectators must adhere to the Code of Conduct, stay off fairways and greens, and are prohibited from giving advice to the participant during the round.
D. Limitation of Liability and Sole Remedy
- Limitation: In no event shall TSG be liable for any special, indirect, punitive, or consequential loss or damage. The maximum aggregate liability of TSG for any and all claims shall not exceed that portion of the fees paid by the Parent/Guardian for the unexpired duration of the training period during which the claim may arise.
- Sole Remedy: The Parent/Guardian's sole remedy available under this agreement, in any and all circumstances, shall be to withdraw the Student from the Program and collect any refund that, at the sole discretion of TSG Academy, is found to be due.
5. Privacy, Data and Governing Law
Media and Training Data Policy
- Training Data Ownership: All Training Data (practice, tournament, physical performance) received, collected, produced, or developed by TSG is and shall remain the exclusive property of TSG. TSG is not required to release this data upon termination.
- Media Usage: The Parent/Guardian grants TSG the indefinite, royalty-free right to use Recordings (photos/videos) of the Student for marketing and promoting the sport of golf and TSG Academy's training facilities, and waives any right to inspect, approve, or receive payment for such use.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: This agreement and all services shall be governed by the substantive laws of India.
- Dispute Resolution: Disputes must first be settled amicably, then referred to mediation. If unsettled by mediation, the Dispute shall be finally and bindingly resolved by arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Jurisdiction: The seat of arbitration shall be Bengaluru, Karnataka, and any court action arising from the agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru.
6. Weather, Course Conditions and Force Majeure (applicable only to Tournaments and Events)
- Suspension Protocol: Play may be suspended due to dangerous situations (e.g., lightning) or normal suspension (e.g., unplayable course). Players must comply immediately with all horn signals or face disqualification.
- Service Guarantee: If an event is shortened or cancelled due to adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances:
- If the event has not commenced, participants will be offered a full credit or a refund at the discretion of the TC.
- If the event has commenced and a stipulated number of holes have been completed, the event will be deemed final, and no refunds or credits will be issued.
7. Shipping and Delivery Policy (Non-Physical Goods)
TSG does not offer shipping for physical goods. All services provided are non-physical (coaching, training, and event participation).
- Service Delivery: Delivery refers to the commencement of the purchased service (program enrollment start date, scheduled lesson time, or event start time).
- Digital Confirmation: Upon successful payment, the service is confirmed. The user receives an immediate digital confirmation via email containing transaction details, confirmation numbers, and program/event schedules. This confirmation serves as proof of purchase and "delivery" of the right to access the service.
- Access Commencement: The Parent/Guardian and Student gain access to the services and facilities solely on the official start date agreed upon for the program or event.
8. Contact Information
| Inquiry Type |
Contact Email |
| Payment and Accounts Queries |
accounts@tsgolf.in |
| General Service and Registration Support |
accounts@tsgolf.in |
| Cancellation Requests (Written Only) |
accounts@tsgolf.in |
| Academy Address (Place of Operations) |
Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy, Zion Hills Golf County, Hanchala, Kolar-Bangarpet Road, Bangarpet 563114, India |