1. The Parties
The Retreat Host/s: Natali Brown from Natali Brown Wellbeing
The Participant/s: The person or people signing this agreement and attending the Retreat.
The Retreat: As advertised
The External Provider/s: Any third-party providers, suppliers, agents or external providers not being Natali Brown from Natali Brown Wellbeing.
Activities: Any retreat activities The Participant partake or participate in.
2. General Agreement
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.
By registering for and attending this retreat, the Participant agrees to these Terms and Conditions. This document serves as a legally binding contract between the Participant, the External Provider/s, and The Retreat Host/s. The Participant acknowledges and accepts that participation in the retreat involves certain inherent risks and responsibilities and agrees to comply with all rules, regulations, and instructions provided by The Retreat Host/s and External Provider/s.
3. Payments and Cancellation Policy
3.1 Deposits and Payment Deadlines:
The price for the retreat is per person. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. Full payment must be received by the deadline communicated by The Retreat Host/s. If full payment is not received by this deadline, The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to cancel the Participant’s registration without refund.
3.2 Cancellation by Participant:
Due to the nature of our retreats and having to pay suppliers, caterers, accommodation, excursions and external organisers in advance, there are no refunds provided. It is the responsibility of the Participant to pre-arrange comprehensive international travel insurance that covers them for all eventualities including travel cancellation, lost or stolen baggage or personal items, death or illness, passports not arriving on time and medical evacuation back to their home country.
3.3 Cancellation by The Retreat Host/s:
The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to cancel the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances like war, natural disasters or personal illness, death or injury. The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to transfer, cancel or make any changes to the retreat schedule that are deemed necessary, including but not limited to advertised excursions, arranged transportation, meals, or accommodation.
In the rare case of a Retreat cancellation, The Retreat Host/s will consider offering a transfer to another retreat or the newly scheduled retreat date. The Retreat Host/s are not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of retreat cancellation including preparation costs, airline tickets, travel documents or other expenses. The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to cancel any retreat prior to departure in the event that there are too few people booked; in this case, Participant/s will have the option to transfer to another retreat of the same value. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek compensation for any injury, loss, cancellation 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 flight costs, other travel or accommodation costs, visa, passport and vaccination charges, or gear purchases, airport and airline taxes).
4. Participant Responsibility and Assumption of Risk
By registering for and attending the retreat, the Participant acknowledges that participation may involve risks including, but not limited to, physical injury, death, illness, emotional stress, or loss/damage to personal property. The Participant assumes full responsibility for these risks. The Participant further agrees that:
4.1 Medical Conditions:
The Participant is responsible for their own health and well-being. They confirm they are physically, emotionally and mentally capable of participating in the retreat and have disclosed any relevant medical conditions and/or medication. The Retreat Host/s and External Provider/s are not responsible for any health issues that may arise during or after the retreat due to the Participant’s actions or decisions.
4.2 Insurance:
It is the responsibility of the Participant to obtain comprehensive international travel insurance (compulsory), including but not limited to personal injury or illness, medical evacuation, medical emergency coverage, and insurance for death, loss or theft of personal property and travel documents. The Retreat Host/s and External Provider/s are not liable for any personal and mental illness or injuries, death, medical conditions, travel delays, cancellations, or damages that may occur during or in connection with the retreat.
4.3 Private Transportation:
If the Participant chooses to drive their own vehicle or use private transportation, they acknowledge that The Retreat Host/s and External Provider/s hold no liability for death, accidents, damage, or loss during such travel. The Participant accepts full responsibility for their own transportation choices and safety.
4.4 Visas, Passports, and Travel Documentation:
It is the Participant’s sole responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport with at least six months validity from the return date of the retreat and to obtain any necessary visas or travel permits required for entry into the country and retreat location. The Retreat Host/s are not responsible for providing assistance or refunds in the event that the Participant is denied entry to any country due to incorrect or incomplete travel documentation or if the Participant is unable to attend due to their passport not arriving in time to attend the Retreat.
5. Personal Conduct
Participants are expected to act respectfully towards fellow attendees, The Retreat Host/s, External Provider/s, and the environment. Disruptive, damaging, illegal, or inappropriate behaviour or misconduct will result in immediate removal from the retreat without refund. The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to deny continued participation to any individual whose conduct is deemed unsafe, disruptive, damaging or detrimental to the retreat experience or other Retreat Attendees. No refunds will be provided in case of removal from the retreat as a result of inappropriate behaviour or misconduct.
6. Substance and Alcohol Policy
The Retreat Host/s maintain a strict drug-free policy. The possession, use, or distribution of any illegal or recreational drugs is strictly prohibited during the retreat. Violation of this policy will result in immediate removal from the retreat without refund, and may be reported to local authorities where required by law.
Alcohol consumption, where permitted, must be exercised responsibly and in moderation. At no time shall any Participant’s consumption of alcohol or resulting behaviour endanger, disrupt, or negatively impact the safety, wellbeing, or experience of other participants, The Retreat Host/s, or External Provider/s. The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to limit or prohibit alcohol consumption at any time and to remove any Participant whose conduct is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate.
7. Liability Waiver
I, The Participant, hereby agree that their next of kin, assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, family, friends and legal representatives will not hold liable or make a claim against, sue or attach the property of The Retreat Host/s, their affiliates, teachers, suppliers, employees, agents or volunteers or any affiliated organizations for injury, death, illness or any damage resulting from acts, howsoever caused, as a result of my participation and attendance in The Retreat Host’s retreats. The Participant agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless The Retreat Host/s, External Provider/s, their employees, contractors, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, damages, or losses arising from their participation in the retreat, including but not limited to:
Any physical, emotional and mental injuries, death, illness, or medical conditions.
Loss, damage, or theft of personal property.
Accidents, illness or injuries during travel to/from the retreat location, or during any excursions, whether by private or public transportation.
Any activities or excursions the Participant chooses to engage in, whether before, during, or after the retreat.
8. Risk Warning
I acknowledge and agree that there are risks participating in the Activities which may result in personal injury to myself. The risks extend to physical or mental injury (including aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of any physical or mental injury), illness or death, as a result of, but not limited to:
– slipping or tripping over or on any surface;
– injury, straining or pulling muscles during any physical exercise;
– swimming, snorkelling, diving, surfing injuries;
– riding injuries;
– falls or any accidental injury;
– food poisoning;
– the effects of weather including high heat, humidity and/or wet and slippery conditions;
– dehydration;
– over exertion;
– encounters with insects, wildlife or other animals;
– the acts and/or omissions (including negligent ones) of other participants participating in the Activities;
– failure to follow instructions in relation to participation in the Activities; and
– all other such risks being known and appreciated by me.
9. Declaration, Waiver and Release
In consideration of, and as a condition of acceptance of my participation in one or more of the Retreat Activities, I declare and agree that:
I am physically able to participate in the Activities I choose to participate in.
My participation is at my own risk and I acknowledge the above risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release all entities and persons associated with the operation of the Activities, including The Retreat Host/s, together with their respective employees, agents, contractors, representatives and officers (the ‘External Provider/s’), from and against any claims of any kind (whether at tort, contract or statute) including personal injury, death or property damage, however caused (including negligence) arising out of or in connection with my participation in the Activities.
I indemnify The Retreat Host/s, other retreat participants, external providers, and their respective employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from personal injury, death, or property damage caused to another person by me in the course of my participation in the activities.
I consent to receiving medical treatment if unable to provide consent at the time such treatment is deemed to be required.
10. Indemnity
The Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless other Retreat Participants, The Retreat Host/s, External Provider/s, their employees, contractors, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:
Any injury, illness, loss, or damage to the Participant or their personal property during the retreat or as a result of their participation in retreat activities.
Any negligent, reckless, or intentional acts or omissions by the Participant that result in harm to themselves, other participants, The Retreat Host/s, or third parties.
Any failure by the Participant to comply with these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to securing valid travel documents, medical insurance, or travel insurance.
This indemnity shall extend to all claims, causes of action, damages, and costs incurred by The Retreat Host/s and External Provider/s, whether directly or indirectly, as a result of the Participant’s actions, behavior, or failure to act in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
11. Third-Party Providers and Activities
The retreat may include services or activities provided by third-party vendors or External Provider/s. The Participant acknowledges that The Retreat Host/s do not control or assume responsibility for the quality, safety, or legality of such third-party services. The Participant engages in these activities at their own risk and assumes full responsibility for any liability arising therefrom. I hereby release, waive liability, discharge, hold harmless, indemnify, and covenant not to sue The Retreat Host/s or The External Provider/s due to any and all loss, damage or liability incurred in connection with my participation in one or more of the Activities.
12. Force Majeure
The Retreat Host/s shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations due to events beyond their control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, acts of terrorism, war or any other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel the retreat without refund, yet a transfer to another retreat might be considered at the discretion of The Retreat Host/s.
13. Photography and Media Release
By participating in the retreat, the Participant grants permission for photographs, videos, or other media taken during the retreat to be used by The Retreat Host/s for promotional purposes without compensation or notification. If the Participant does not wish to be included in such media, they must notify The Retreat Host/s in writing to info@natalibrown.com
before the retreat begins or on the first day of the retreat.
14. Changes to Itinerary/Schedule
The Retreat Host/s reserve the right to make changes to the retreat schedule, itinerary, or activities due to unforeseen circumstances. While The Retreat Host/s will make every effort to maintain the integrity of the retreat experience, participants acknowledge and accept that changes may be necessary and agree that no refunds will be provided in such cases.
15. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the country where the retreat will take place, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
16. Acknowledgement and Acceptance
By registering for the retreat, the Participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to all of the above Terms and Conditions. The Participant further confirms that they assume full responsibility for their own actions, choices, and participation in the retreat.
17. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, while reflecting the original intent of the parties as closely as possible.
18. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Retreat Participant and The Retreat Host/s with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, negotiations, and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to participation in the Retreat.
No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both the Participant and The Retreat Host/s. The Participant acknowledges that they have not relied on any representations, promises, or statements other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
Each party acknowledges that they have read and understood this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms.
19. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute the same instrument. An electronic copy of this Agreement, including electronic signatures, shall have the same force and effect as the original signature, and shall be deemed valid and binding as if executed in person.
