Retreat Policies
Cancellations/Refunds: All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to YogaBasicsRetreats.com (and received by
the dates listed below). Regardless of the reason, cancellations result in additional costs and processing time for the Trip Organizer. As such, all cancellations will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
The following charges will be assessed for cancellations:
• More than 2 calendar months prior to program start date $50 cancellation fee.
• Less than 60 days prior to program start date 50% of trip price or 100% of trip deposit (whichever is greater).
• Less than 30 days prior to program start date 100% of trip price.
If the participant leaves the Trip prior to its conclusion, refunds will not be made for the unused portion of the Trip. No refunds will be made for any excursion, meal, yoga class or workshop or other activity that the participant misses or decides not to participate in for any reason.
YogaBasicsRetreats.com reserves the right to cancel the Trip prior to departure. If such cancellation is NOT due to circumstances beyond the Trip Organizer’s control, such as war etc. as set forth below, the Trip Organizer will refund all payments, constituting full settlement with the participant. No compensation or refund will be made when cancellation arises before or during the trip from circumstances beyond our and/or our suppliers’ control (force majeure) such as war, strife, civil disobedience, strikes, terrorist activity, adverse weather conditions, fire, natural disasters, etc., unless or until the Trip Organizer is able to recover any Trip-related sums. In the event of cancellation arising from circumstances beyond our control as set forth above, Trip-related sums recovered by the Trip Organizer will be distributed equitably to the participants after the Trip Organizer deducts all out-of-pocket costs and related expenses.
• It is highly recommended that participants purchase their own trip cancellation insurance. The Trip Organizer is not responsible for
expenses, including but not limited to lodging, meals, and transportation, incurred for delays and/or detainments beyond the trip itinerary as a result of circumstances beyond our and/or our suppliers’ control such as war, etc. as set forth above.
Nature of Trip: This Trip is yoga-based. Accordingly, participants are strongly encouraged to fully attend the yoga offerings provided. All participants are encouraged to approach the Trip with a spirit of openness and adventure.
• Smoking is not permitted in vans or cars, at meals, or inside the buildings and yoga space.
• The nature of the Trip is not suitable for children under 15 years of age.
For the benefit of everyone on your trip, the Trip Organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any Trip participant at any time without liability, and in the event it determines, in its sole and exclusive discretion, that a participant is disruptive to the harmony of the Trip, it may without any obligation to pay a refund or any other amount whatsoever, expel such participant from the Trip. The Trip Organizer will have no responsibility or liability for any participant who leaves the Trip prior to its conclusion or for any activity undertaken by any participant which is not included on the Trip itinerary.
Photographs/Videotapes: The Trip Organizer will be photographing and videotaping the Trip. The Trip Organizer reserves the right to use any such photographs/videos in its advertising, displays, publicity materials, and publications without obtaining further consent from any participant. Each participant releases the Trip Organizer and its representatives from any liability in connection with any such use of such photographs and videotapes.
Release/Responsibility: The participant agrees that the Trip Organizer and its representatives, except for their gross negligence or willful misconduct, shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned for any reason, including, but not limited to any defect in a vehicle, the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying a participant, acts of God, terrorism, acts of war, or detention; delays or expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulations, accidents by aircraft, boat, bicycle or motor vehicle, or in any restaurant or accommodation; failure of any means of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled or changes in transit, or villa services; missed airline or other transportation connections; or for additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, or itinerary. The participant agrees to assume all risks associated with the Trip and agrees that no liability will attach to the Trip Organizer, its employees or agents, or to any member of the trip in respect of death, personal injury, illness or delay of the passenger, or for any loss of or damage
to the property (including luggage) of the participant during the course of the Trip, howsoever caused. By signing up for a retreat with YogaBasicsRetreats.com, the participant releases the Trip Organizer and its representatives from any such responsibility or liability, except as hereinabove set forth. The liability of common carriers is generally limited and, therefore, it is suggested that participants purchase their own cancellation, property damage (including luggage), and accident insurance.
