This Event (workshop/course/retreat) is for educational purposes only. The Embodied Awakening Academy and our subsidiaries, owners, principals, directors, executives, employees, staff, or agents are not mental health professionals, licensed medical practitioners, doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, or other professionally licensed health care providers or professionals. The material related to the Event will not treat or diagnose any disease, illness, or ailment and if you should experience any such issues you should seek the advice and examination of your registered physician or practitioner as determined by your own judgement.
You understand the educational materials related to the Event is not a substitute for health care or medical advice of any kind. You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your mental well-being, including your mental and physical choices and decisions. You agree to seek medical advice as determined by your own judgement before taking any action in connection to the information provided or discontinuing use of any medications as prescribed by your medical practitioner. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of this material.
You acknowledge that during this Event you participate voluntarily in any and all activities arranged by the organisers, and insofar as legally permissible, surrender your right to any cause of action against Embodied Awakening Academy arising from any loss or damage to person, financial loss or property that occurs during the Event.
While we will endeavour to never cancel a retreat, if Embodied Awakening Academy must cancel or change a scheduled retreat date for any reason whatsoever, you’re entitled to transfer your full retreat payment to another retreat (either scheduled or at some future time). Alternatively, you may request a refund of your applicable payment/s, which will be accommodated for insofar as is possible, taking into consideration any non-retrievable costs to which we committed in anticipation of your retreat.
Embodied Awakening Academy is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat such as other accommodation, airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip.
PANDEMICS, CYBERSECURITY SHUTDOWNS, AND GLOBAL EVENTS
In the event that you are unable to attend due to pandemics, such as Covid-19, or other global events beyond your control, including but not limited to government-enforced travel restrictions, border closures, quarantine enforcement, or widespread cybersecurity shutdowns, the following policies will apply:
IF EMBODIED AWAKENING ACADEMY (EAA) CANCELS AN EVENT:
While we will endeavor to never cancel an event, if Embodied Awakening Academy cancels an event, or changes a scheduled event date, due to circumstances within our direct control, you are entitled to:
IF EAA IS FORCED TO CANCEL AN EVENT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE OF OUR CONTROL (FORCE MAJEURE):
If Embodied Awakening Academy is forced to cancel or change a scheduled event due to circumstances beyond our control—such as pandemics, acts of God (e.g., volcanic eruptions, extreme weather events), war, terrorism, cyber security shutdowns, governmental regulations, or political/social unrest—you are entitled to:
In all cases, Embodied Awakening Academy is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled event, including accommodation, airline tickets, loss of work, or other costs associated with attendance.
The responsibility to recover non-refundable costs through insurance remains with the participant, and we strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive travel insurance that includes event cancellation.
IF A PARTICIPANT CANCELS ATTENDANCE AT AN EAA EVENT FOR ANY REASON:
Residential Retreats: Deposits are strictly non-refundable. Full-price tickets include the non-refundable deposit as outlined in the retreat description.
We are financially responsible for our events, so we ask that participants respect these terms as we cannot make exceptions.
No Refunds Upon Purchase:
Once a digital course is purchased, no refunds will be issued. This policy applies regardless of whether the course has been accessed. No refunds will be provided for any of the following reasons:
Once a payment plan is entered into, the amount owing is to be paid in full by the date specified by the Event Manger (via email and ticket invoice). If part way through your payment plan, or at the end of the payment plan, you cannot make the event, the amount paid is non-refundable. You can, however, sell the ticket to someone else once the ticket is paid in full. To do this you must notify Embodied Awakening Academy on [email protected] of the name and contact details of the ticket recipient.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities is your sole responsibility.
All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return.
Embodied Awakening Academy, its trainers and retreat support staff are there to support you and provide you with a premium retreat experience. Embodied Awakening Academy, its trainers and support staff are not to be relied on in place of your current health care professional or medical doctor while on retreat.
On choosing to attend the retreat you assume personal responsibility to manage your current physical or mental health condition while on retreat. Full disclosure of your current medical situation including but not limited to all relevant treatments and medications to Embodied Awakening Academy, its trainers and support staff prior to the retreat and any changes occurring during the week of retreat must be communicated. While on retreat if you require emergency medical attention in relation to your current medical condition Embodied Awakening Academy, its trainers and support staff with work with you to facilitate and locate a suitable health care professional.
If you’re situation requires consistent medical or health care support, please arrange this prior to arrival with a local health care professional to support you while on retreat or choose to attend the retreat with your chosen health care professional from country of origin.
Note: If you do not wish to be personally filmed or photographed during the event you must communicate this to the trainers on arrival and we will refrain from using any identifiable images or videos of your person on our media platforms and digital content.
I hereby grant to Embodied Awakening Academy the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use photographic portraits / images / videos in which I feature that are taken during the course of the Event to use / republish / copyright, etc. for commercial use in association with Embodied Awakening Academy business. I hereby release and discharge Embodied Awakening Academy from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the photographs and video footage, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or invasion of privacy.
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