Authentic Yoga Retreats Waiver

TERMS OF SERVICE

It is your responsibility to fully understand the terms and conditions for the retreat. Please read carefully what is and is not included in your retreat package and view all encompassing on the website. Should you have questions regarding the terms and conditions, we are available for consultation and would be happy to clarify any areas in advance of signing a contract with us.

PAYMENT TERMS & CANCELLATIONS

1. Retreat Pricing

All prices are per person and are set well in advance of the retreat start date. Prices include retreat costs (and “what’s included” items which are stated on the website) only; they do not include airfare to and from the retreat. 

2. Retreat Payment & Deposit

Payment can be made by Paypal or Venmo via the website. If a non refundable deposit is made, then the remaining balance will be due no later than 30 days from your deposit date. Participants will receive a reminder email one week prior to their due date. If full payment is not received 30 days after deposit payment, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and fill your spot. We will make every effort to avoid this situation by contacting you prior to and on the day of the balance due date.

The last date for all final payments is 6 weeks prior to the Retreat start date.

3. Strict Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your retreat you must notify Authentic Yoga Retreats via email at Retreats@authenticyogastudio.com. There are no refunds on deposits. There are also no refunds on final balances paid. Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for ANY reason, including weather, terrorism, civil unrest, any virus or diseases, health changes, personal emergencies or otherwise. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early. Acquiring a basic trip insurance will protect you for the full amount paid due to cancellation reasons covered by the policy, such as severe weather or illness. 

5. Transfer Policy

Reservations cannot be transferred from one retreat to another but may be transferred to another guest for an additional transfer fee and/or any other fees acquired due to transfer.

6. Retreat Cancellations

Authentic Yoga Retreats reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary; including, but not limited to: advertised excursions, arranged transportation, advertised meals, etc. In the rare case of a Authentic Yoga Retreats cancellation, Authentic Yoga Retreats will offer a transfer to another Authentic Yoga Retreat (if possible) or a full or partial refund of your payment. Authentic Yoga Retreats is not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of retreat cancellation including preparation costs, airline tickets, travel documents or other expenses. Authentic Yoga Retreats  reserves the right to cancel any retreat prior to departure in the event that there are too few people booked, in which case you will be given a full refund of any and all payments made to Authentic Yoga Retreats or credit to the next Retreat. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek any compensation for any injury, loss, expenses or damages (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from such cancellation (including but not limited to visa, passport and vaccination charges, or departure, gear purchases, airport and airline taxes).

8. Travel Documents

All American passport holders are required to have at least 6 months validity on their passport at time of travel.  Information regarding necessary documentation is provided as necessary on our website or you can contact us for more detailed information.

 ROOMMATES

9. Roommate Assignments

Retreat rates are per person. Double or otherwise advertised shared rooms require shared occupancy for the specified room rate. If you book a shared room without specified roommate(s), we will do our very best to match you with your desired room type and price point. In the event we can’t find you a roommate for your first pick, we will present you with different rooming options. This means that if there is no roommate, you will have to pay for the full room cost for a single room rate, not shared rate. We will try and avoid this from happening. Best way to avoid this from happening is to sign up as early as possible. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

10. Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled to participate in this Authentic Yoga Retreat. In consideration of Authentic Yoga Retreat allowing me to participate, I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risks. On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, successors, administrators and any other person who may have an interest at common law or by operation of statute, I hereby waive any and all claims I or such parties may have now or in the future. *Please note, Mexico has been stated as a location in the world that has Zika, although there have been very little cases of it, it is still our duty to understand, Authentic Yoga Retreat is not responsible or liable for any cases in regards to zika or any other viruses or diseases. I release from liability Authentic Yoga Retreats and any teachers, employees, guides, agents or representatives (“the releasees”) for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss or any nature suffered by me as a result of participation in any activity on the retreat. I release from liability Authentic Yoga Retreat for any cause whatsoever including those arising out of, or in any way connected to or occasioned by the negligence of the releasees.

 PHYSICAL TRAINING RELEASE OF LIABILITY

11. Express Assumption of Risk

I, the undersigned, am aware that there are significant risks involved in physical training, including but not limited to, the physical training inherent to all yoga exercise activities, and that my participation in any such physical training program carries with it the potential for death, injury, and/or property damage. The risks include, but are not limited to, falls which can result in serious injury or death; injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, my training partner, or other people around me; injury or death due to improper use or failure of equipment; strains and sprains; those risks caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, and trainers and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to physical training and athletics, but are also present for volunteers and spectators. I am aware that any of these above mentioned risks may result in serious injury or death to myself and or my partner(s). I willingly assume full responsibility for the risks that I am exposing myself to and accept full responsibility for any injury or death that may result from participating, volunteering or watching in any physical training, including this yoga program. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness by the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I acknowledge that I have no physical impairments, injuries, or illnesses that will endanger me or others.

I acknowledge that I am willingly participating in these activities and that I have assumed all risks as described above. In consideration for my being allowed to participate in the activities offered, I, the undersigned hereby release Authentic Yoga Retreats, their principals, teachers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the above mentioned parties. This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect. If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give full permission for any person connected with the hosting organization to administer first aid deemed necessary, and in case of serious illness or injury, I give permission to call for medical and or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to a medical facility deemed necessary for the well being of the child.

Indemnification: The participant recognizes that there is risk involved in the types of activities offered. Therefore the participant accepts financial responsibility for any injury that the participant may cause either to him/herself or to any other participant due to his/her negligence. Should the above mentioned parties, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Authentic Yoga Retreats and the hosting organization, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered. This includes but is not limited to parks, recreational areas, playgrounds, areas adjacent to main building, and/or any area selected for training.

 MEDIA

12. Permission for Capture and Use

Media is defined as photography, video, written or verbal testimonial, or any other form of capturing likeness. For valuable consideration received, I grant to Authentic Yoga Retreats the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission concerning any captured media that she/he has taken or may take of me or in which I may be included with others, to use, reuse, publish, and republish in whole or in part, individually or in connection with other material, in any and all publishing platforms now or hereafter known, including the Internet, and for any purpose whatsoever, specifically including illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade, without restriction as to alteration; and to use my name in connection with any use if she/he so chooses. I release and discharge Authentic Yoga Retreats from any and all claims and demands that may arise out of or in connection with the use of the media, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, licensees, and assigns of Photographer, Videographer, Interviewer, Editor, as well as the person(s) for whom he/she captured the media. I am a legally competent adult and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read this document and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

 WAIVER

14. Release and Waiver of Liability

I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue or attach the property of Authentic, LLC dba and referred to in this waiver as Authentic Yoga Retreats, their affiliates, teachers, employees, agents or volunteers or any of their affiliated organizations for injury or damage resulting from acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, or contractor, or any of their affiliated organizations, as a result of my participation in Authentic Yoga Retreats. I hereby release Authentic Yoga Retreats, and any of their agents or affiliated organizations from all actions, claims or demands that I, my assigns, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury, damage, or death resulting from my participation in Authentic Yoga Retreats.

I am medically, physically, emotionally and in all respects fit and able to participate in Authentic Yoga Retreats.

I agree I will be fully and financially responsible for my own physical condition and well-being during the retreat and will follow the safety precautions and instructions given by Authentic Yoga Retreats.

I acknowledge that Authentic Yoga Retreats may make suggestions from time to time that are intended to help me and my well-being. However I take ultimate responsibility for my choices and realize that Authentic Yoga Retreats is not licensed medical provider and that I must consult my doctor.

If I experience pain or discomfort during the retreat, I will modify Authentic Yoga Retreats instruction to suit my individual needs. I will not hold Authentic Yoga Retreats responsible for any pain or discomfort I experience during or after the retreat. I understand that the activities offered on this retreat are not a substitute for medical care. I understand that Authentic Yoga Retreats is not qualified to perform spinal or skeletal adjustments, diagnose, prescribe, or treat physical or mental illness.

By agreeing to the terms outlined here and elsewhere on the Authentic Yoga Retreats website I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of participation on a Authentic Yoga Retreat.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.