2024 Six Day Spanish Leadership Retreat

Please carefully read all the terms and conditions of this contract detailed below before purchasing a yoga retreat ticket with Laura Claire Aiken the organiser of the retreat (hereinafter, “the Organiser”). For and in consideration for being permitted to participate in the yoga retreat (the “Retreat”), you (the undersigned) agree to accept and be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein.

PROPERTY POLICIES

1.1.            Property Policies

Property policies including parking, accessibility, damage, noise, fire, health and safety, arrival and departure, and accommodation will be provided via email no later than 30 days prior to the retreat date.

RETREAT DETAILS.

Retreat details such as information about the destination, accommodations, departure and return dates, included meals, included classes and workshops (“Retreat Classes”), and payment details can be found on the Organiser’s event page (https://www.lauraclaireaiken.com/retreats/) (the “Website”).  PLEASE READ AND ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE RETREAT DETAILS AND POLICIES DETAILED HEREIN PRIOR TO SUBMITTING PAYMENT.

REGISTRATION.

To reserve a place for the Retreat, you must fill out the Attendee Registration form provided by the Organiser and submit full payment (collectively, the “Registration Materials”).  The total amount for the Retreat specified on the Website (the “Total Payment”) must be paid to reserve your place. You will NOT have a reserved spot for the Retreat if you fail to provide all the Registration Materials.

CONFIRMATION AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION.

After the Organiser receives your Registration Materials, you will receive a confirmation email. Please contact retreats@lauraclaireaiken.com if you do not receive a confirmation email within five (5) business days of submitting your Registration Materials. Thereafter, we may send you, and you consent to receive, correspondence related to the Retreat and the Organiser, including the itinerary for the Retreat. Such itinerary is subject to change and the Organiser expressly reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any time due to availability of third-party vendors, weather conditions, local conditions, or other circumstances out of our control.

PAYMENT TERMS.

A deposit is required on booking to secure your space. Payment plans are available and subject to a separate agreement. The Total Payment is due 60 days prior to the Retreat.

You may request to have your payment applied to another participant’s registration for the same Retreat if you can no longer attend.

PASSPORT, VISA AND RELATED ITEMS.

You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid passport and all appropriate visas, permits, certificates, and/or other required documentation (“Documentation”) for the country, jurisdictions, areas, etc. you will visit during the Retreat. the Organiser is not responsible if you are denied entry or exit to/from any country or location due to a lack of valid Documentation.

TRAVEL INSURANCE.

You are solely responsible for the cost of any travel insurance and ensuring that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the Retreat with respect to possible illness, injury, death, property damage, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation and/or curtailment, and/or any other potential losses, damages, costs, expenses, or liabilities (collectively “Losses”). You will be solely responsible for any Losses related to your failure to procure travel insurance.  the Organiser is not responsible for any Losses you incur and/or sustain.

CHANGES OR CANCELLATION.

8.1.            Changes.

The Organiser reserves the right to make changes to any and all aspects of Retreat (which may include without limitation changes to the types and/or timing of activities available during the Retreat, items and/or services included with the Retreat, the itinerary, and/or the nature of the Retreat Classes) if, in the Organiser’s sole discretion, the Organiser deems it necessary to do so due to conditions that may be hazardous, dangerous, or otherwise  adverse or threatening, if an act or omission of a third-party prevents any such aspects of the Retreat or any portion of the Retreat, or for any other reason considered commercially necessary by the Organiser. You will not be eligible for any refunds of any amounts based on any such changes to the Retreat.

8.2.            Cancellations.

By the Organiser.  The Organiser reserves the right to cancel your reservation if your Total Payment is not received and you will not be eligible for any refunds of any amounts.

The Organiser further reserves the right to cancel the Retreat prior to the Departure Date in the event an insufficient number of registrants are confirmed for the Retreat or for any other commercial reason in the Organiser’ sole discretion and, in such an event, you will receive a full refund of the amount you remitted to the Organiser, but in no event will the Organiser be responsible for any other amount, including preparation costs, airfare, travel documents, or any other Losses or claimed damages.

By You. All cancellations by you must be in writing and emailed to the Organiser at the contact email address specified on the Website. Total payment will be refunded up to 60 days prior to the event. Half (50%) of the Total Payment will be refunded up to 30 days prior to the event. If cancellation takes place within 14 days of the Retreat date, you forfeit the entire amount remitted to the Organiser.

The Organiser will advertise the space and endeavour to find a replacement, in which case you will be refunded the full amount.

You may request to have your payment applied to another participant’s registration for the same Retreat if you can no longer attend.

8.4.            Effect of Changes or Cancellation.

In the event of any change or cancellation, you acknowledge that you will have no right of refund of the Total Payment (whether in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in Sections above) and no right to claim compensation for any Liabilities incurred and/or sustained by virtue of any change or cancellation.

COVID-19

9.1.            Cancellations due to Covid-19 restrictions.

If we are unable to go ahead due to Covid-19 restrictions; you will receive a full refund.

9.2.            Cancellations due to contracting Covid-19.

If you have contracted Covid-19, the normal cancellation policy per Section 8 will apply.

PHOTOS, VIDEO, OTHER MEDIA RELEASE.

By and in consideration for being permitted to participate in the Retreat, you irrevocably grant the Organiser and its agents and representatives all rights to use, reproduce, display, exhibit, publish, distribute, and/or produce derivative works based on your image, likeness, and voice as recorded by any camera and/or on any video, audio, and/or other media (collectively, “Likeness”) worldwide, in perpetuity, without compensation, payment, or other additional consideration of any kind, for any lawful purpose, including without limitation for marketing and trade purposes. You agree that your Likeness may be used, reproduced, displayed, exhibited, published, edited, or distributed by the Organiser at its sole discretion.  You understand that your Likeness may be used in various publications, promotional or marketing materials, and/or social media, unrestricted by time or geographic area and consent to such uses. You further understand and grant permission to the Organiser and its agents and representatives to electronically display any Likeness of you on the Internet or in other public settings. You hereby waive the right to inspect or approve all materials in which your Likeness may appear. You further waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of your Likeness. This release applies to all photographic, audio, and/or video recordings collected as part of, about, and/or during the Retreat (by the Organiser or any third-party). There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where materials including your Likeness may be used, reproduced, displayed, exhibited, published, and/or distributed by or on behalf of the Organiser.

    VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IN STRENUOUS ACTIVITY.

You acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in the Retreat with the Organiser, which may include strenuous physical activity including without limitation walking, hiking, dancing, swimming, jumping, yoga, Retreat Classes, and various other exercises or physical activity (“Physical Activity”). You acknowledge that you are fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with participation in the Retreat and/or engaging in Physical Activity, which may include the risk of serious injury (e.g., heart attacks, muscle strains, pulls, tears, broken bones, shin splints, and other illnesses) or death, and you hereby elect to voluntarily participate in such Physical Activities as part of the Retreat.

    HEALTH AND FITNESS ELIGIBILITY.

You represent that you are over the age of eighteen (18) and are healthy, in good physical and mental health, and are at a level appropriate to participate in, and are fully capable of participating in, the Retreat. You further represent that you do not suffer from any medical conditions or disabilities that may restrict, limit, prevent, or preclude your participation in the Retreat, including any Physical Activities. You have consulted with your physician and your physician has authorised you to participate in the Retreat, including any Physical Activities.  You will discuss and address any questions or concerns you may have about your physical or mental health with the appropriate health care professional prior to the Departure Date. Documentation from your physician confirming your clearance to participate in the Retreat can be provided upon request. If, at any time, you have any doubts about your physical condition or fitness to participate in any aspect of the Retreat, you will cease participation in the same and seek appropriate medical attention. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT ANY MEDICAL OR EVACUATION EXPENSES WILL BE YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. As a result, we strongly encourage you to purchase any travel insurance with appropriate coverage for your needs. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to refuse your participation in the Retreat, any Retreat Classes, Physical Activities, and/or any other activities, due to medical, fitness, or other grounds. the Organiser also reserves the right to deny participation in the Retreat or any related activities at any time to individuals demonstrating behaviour that may result in injury to themselves or others.

    ASSUMPTION OF RISK.

You understand that serious accidents may occur during Physical Activities, including without limitation yoga and Retreat Classes, and that participants can sustain fatal and/or serious personal injury. It is your own responsibility to familiarise yourself with all possible relevant travel information in connection with your participation in the Retreat. Understanding and in full consideration of the foregoing, you agree to solely and exclusively assume full and complete responsibility for and the risks inherent in travel and engaging in Physical Activity (including yoga and Retreat Classes) which may include injury, death, property damage, and/or any other kind of Liability, whether foreseen or unforeseen, which may occur during your participation in the Retreat. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RETREAT IS MADE IN FULL CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING INFORMATION AND THAT YOU SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY ASSUME THE RISKS INVOLVED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THE RETREAT. IN NO EVENT WILL THE ORGANISER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RETREAT.

    INJURY.

In the event you are injured while participating in the Retreat, you agree to assume all financial obligations for all medical costs you incur.  You acknowledge and agree that IN NO EVENT SHALL THE ORGANISER AND/OR ANY OF THE ORGANISER PARTY BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RETREAT.

    WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE.

IN CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE RETREAT,  YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE THE ORGANISER, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, GUIDES, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES (EACH “THE ORGANISER PARTY” AND COLLECTIVELY, THE “THE ORGANISER PARTIES”) FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND/OR LOSSES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXEMPLARY, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, LOST WAGES/INCOME, LOSS OF SERVICES, LOST PROFITS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PAIN, ILLNESS, AND DEATH) (COLLECTIVELY “LIABILITIES”) WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO YOUR TRAVEL TO AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE RETREAT AND/OR ANY ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITIES ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY THE ORGANISER PARTY OR OTHERWISE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES IN TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ANY THE ORGANISER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LIABILITIES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. You have been advised and urged to obtain travel insurance to cover against Liabilities resulting from trip cancellation or interruption, weather, natural disaster, strike, illness, job reasons, accident, sickness, evacuation, pre-existing medical conditions, baggage delay, loss, theft, and other Liabilities associated with travel and your participation in the Retreat. You acknowledge that whether or not you elect to purchase or not purchase travel insurance, you will not look to any of the Organiser Parties for reimbursement for any Liabilities suffered or occurring during your travel and/or participation in the Retreat.

    INDEMNITY.

YOU FURTHER HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ORGANISER PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES) THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE ORGANISER PARTIES MAY INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RETREAT, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY THE ORGANISER PARTY OR OTHERWISE (BUT EXCLUDING ANY GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF A THE ORGANISER PARTY), TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

    BINDING EFFECT.

By selecting the check box “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions” on the Attendee Registration form it is your express intent that this Agreement shall bind the members of your family and spouse, if you are alive, and your heirs, assigns and personal representative, if you are deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE any of the Organiser Parties.

    GENERAL.

18.1.        Entire Agreement.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Organiser, and supersedes any prior agreement, regarding the subject matter herein.  You acknowledge and represent that no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from those set forth herein, have been made to you by any the Organiser Party.

18.2.        Force Majeure.

If the Organiser is  prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under this agreement by reason of any Act of God, strike, trade dispute, fire, inclement weather, breakdown, interruption of transportation networks/means, government or political action, acts of war or terrorism, acts or omissions of a third party, or for any other cause whatsoever outside of the Organiser’s reasonable control, THE ORGANISER WILL BE UNDER NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER TO YOU AND MAY, AT THE ORGANISER’S SOLE DISCRETION, BY WRITTEN NOTICE TO YOU, EITHER CANCEL THE RETREAT OR TAKE ANY OTHER REASONABLE ACTION.

18.3.        Interpretation.

You acknowledge and agree that this Agreement, including the releases and waivers of liability herein, are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by applicable law.

18.4.        Severability.

If any portion(s) of this document is/are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, such portion(s) shall be interpreted and/or reformed without further action of the parties hereto to render them valid and enforceable when applied to the facts at issue and the lawfulness, validity, and enforceability of such provision(s) as applied to any other facts, and the lawfulness, validity, or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall in no way be affected or impaired thereby.

18.5.        Waiver.

The failure or delay by the Organiser to enforce or exercise any provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of such provision or any other provisions herein.   Furthermore, any waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not amount to a waiver of any other provision.

18.6.        Headings.

The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of any provisions herein.

BY SELECTING THE CHECK BOX  “I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS” ON THE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM YOU CONFIRM YOU ARE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGERS INCIDENTAL TO PARTICIPATING IN THE RETREAT, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A CONSENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A WAIVER OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHT TO COLLECT DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY, WHICH CREATES A CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND THE ORGANISER.  BY SELECTING THE CHECK BOX “I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS” ON THE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM, IT IS YOUR INTENTION TO EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND ANY OTHER LIABILITY UPON YOURSELF, TO THE EXCLUSION OF THE ORGANISER AND ALL THE ORGANISER PARTIES, AND TO EXEMPT THE ORGANISER AND ALL THE ORGANISER PARTIES FROM LIABILITY FOR, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DEATH, OR ANY OTHER LIABILITIES.