Bank Bound Carp Socials — Cancellation Policy

We know things come up — work, family, vehicle troubles, or a last-minute change of plans. Because our socials involve exclusive venue bookings and strictly limited swims, we need a clear cancellation policy so everything stays fair for everyone in the community.

1. Booking Deposits & Payments

• Deposits: All initial booking deposits paid through bankboundsocials.co.uk are non-refundable, as they immediately secure your swim and reserve the venue block.
• Remaining Balances: Remaining balances must be cleared by the due date requested in your balance reminder notifications. Failure to pay the balance by the deadline without contacting us may result in your swim being reallocated without a refund of your deposit.

2. Cancelling Your Swim

If you need to cancel your spot on a Bank Bound Social, please contact us as early as possible so we have the best chance to get another angler on the bank:

• More than 4 weeks before the social: You’ll receive a refund of any balance paid beyond your initial non-refundable deposit (minus any direct payment processing fees).
• 2–4 weeks before the social: A 50% refund of the remaining balance will be issued.
• Less than 2 weeks before the social: Unfortunately, no refund can be offered at this stage as venue costs are fully committed — unless your place is filled by another angler.

3. Transferring / Replacing Your Spot

If you can’t attend, you’re more than welcome to transfer your place to a mate or another angler:

1. All transfers must be reported to us in advance so we have the correct angler names on the venue gate list.
2. If you can’t find a replacement yourself and we manage to fill your spot from our waiting list, we will refund your balance accordingly.

4. If We Have to Cancel

In the unlikely event that Bank Bound Carp Socials needs to cancel an event due to circumstances beyond our control (such as emergency fishery closures, severe environmental issues, or unsafe venue conditions):

1. You’ll be offered a 100% full refund (including your deposit), OR
2. The option to transfer your booking directly to a future Bank Bound social.

5. Weather & No-Shows

• Weather: This is UK carp fishing — rain, wind, and mud are all part of the sport! Socials will run in all standard weather conditions. Events will only ever be postponed or cancelled if conditions are officially deemed dangerous or unsafe by the fishery management.
• No-Shows: If you fail to turn up to a booked social and haven’t notified us beforehand, no refund or transfer will be offered.

6. Merchandise Returns

For physical merchandise and apparel returns, statutory 14-day return guidelines apply. Please refer to Section 14 of our Terms & Conditions for full instructions on returning or exchanging garments.

7. Get in Touch

To discuss a cancellation or transfer your swim:

• Email: Barry@bankboundsocials.co.uk
• Website: bankboundsocials.co.uk