This Waiver and Liability Release Agreement is effective as of the course registration date and will remain in effect until revoked in writing by both parties. The parties are as follows:
Art of Living Retreat Center, located at 136 Virgil Day Road, Boone, NC, 28607, and its parent organization (herein referred to as “Organization”) and Participant, herein referred to as “I”
I understand that any benefits derived from this program depend upon the extent of my participation. I accept full responsibility for the outcome of taking the program, and I willingly agree to follow all instructions and participate fully.
I will not disclose the content of the program to anyone. I will not attempt to instruct others in the techniques used in the program unless and until I have received the relevant Organization teacher training and have been certified by the Organization to teach this program.
I acknowledge that I am not authorized to release the contents of any programs or any parts thereof provided to me by the Organization to any third party without the written authorization of the Organization. I confirm that the Organization’s techniques and exercises I learn constitute private and confidential information, and I will neither (1) share this information with or teach this information to others except with the prior written permission of the Organization, nor (2) practice the techniques and exercises outside of the Organization program environment except as otherwise instructed by my Organization teacher. I further acknowledge that the contents of Organization programs constitute the intellectual property of the Organization, and that I may be liable under applicable law for any unlawful use, disclosure, copying, modification, or creation of derivative works of such contents except as explicitly authorized by the Organization.
Notwithstanding anything stated to the contrary in the foregoing, nothing contained herein shall apply to any confidential information, program content, or technique of Organization which is or subsequently becomes readily available to the public other than by breach by the receiving party of the undertakings in this User Agreement; or is approved for release by written authorization of the Organization.
I grant unrestricted rights to the Organization to use my image, name, voice and likeness for written, audio, and/or visual presentations on behalf of the Organization. I understand that the written, audio, and/or visual presentations may be used in print, broadcast, and online promotions to advance the purposes of the Organization around the world. If I wish to withhold or withdraw this grant of rights, I may do so by writing to the Organization at transaction.support@artofliving.org.
This agreement is governed by the laws of US and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts in US. Any failure to enforce any provision of this agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof or of any other provision hereof.
Refunds are available (less a $50 per person processing fee) up to 15 days before your program or stay.
Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50 per person processing fee) is available if you give notice between 14 and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following the date of issue.
No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund.
*Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual event website pages to determine the policies for your program.
I have requested to the Organization that I be accepted as a guest or as a participant in a program offered by the Organization. I understand that during my stay, I may be involved in activities which may not be limited to yoga, dance, conditioning & fitness workouts, massage and body treatments, instruction on meditation & other forms of personal development, and outdoor fitness pursuits. I represent and warrant to the Organization that I do not have any physical conditions or physical limitations which would prevent me from participating in the selected activities. I understand that any of these activities can involve an element of physical, emotional, and psychological risk. I also understand that each person’s level of physical and psychological fitness is different, and that some activities may not be appropriate for me. I accept the need to monitor my own participation level with the understanding that each activity/exercise within a program is optional. I further acknowledge that it is my continuing responsibility to notify staffs of the Organization if I am experiencing any pain or discomfort at all during activities.
I acknowledge that the following services are not offered by the Organization unless under direct supervision of a medical doctor: diagnosis, treatment or advice of pathological conditions, prescription drugs or medicine. While the Practitioner may take blood pressure and vital signs, and perform some examination techniques similar to a routine medical examination, the Practitioner is evaluating their findings from an Ayurvedic perspective only and not from a Western medical perspective. This examination does not take the place of a medical evaluation. If, as a result of this examination, any finding suggestive of a possible medical condition is found, the Practitioner will refer me to a medical doctor for further evaluation.
In consideration for allowing my participation in the Programs of the Organization, I hereby release, indemnify, save and hold harmless the Organization and its officers, directors, employees, staffs, agents, volunteers, consultants and contractors from any and all claims, liabilities, damages of losses, including any costs arising from or out of any activity, treatment or therapy provided for me at the Organization. It is my intention that this be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law.
Further, as a parent or guardian of a minor child who will be participating in the program and/or will be on the premises of the Organization, I acknowledge and accept full and complete responsibility for said minor, and I, by execution of this Waiver and Liability Release Agreement, do hereby also constitute a release and indemnification as set forth herein with respect to any claims, liabilities, damages or losses arising out of any injuries which may be suffered by said minor child while on the Premises of the Organization or while participating in the Program.
I understand that at times, the Organization may take photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of the Program participants in order to promote the benefits of the program. These photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings may be posted or published publicly at any time. I understand that if I do not wish to grant permission to the Organization for said purpose, then I will provide the Organization with a written statement withdrawing consent prior to the start of the program.
This Agreement shall be governed by the Laws of the State of North Carolina.
I do hereby further agree to abide by all the policies that are presented below.
If rooms are damaged or left extremely dirty during a stay, guests will be charged the amount it costs to replace damaged item plus $50/hour in labor fees to return room to its original state. This includes missing/damaged remotes, bedding, towels, windows, TVs, fixtures, furniture, doors, lights, mirrors, etc.
The use of open flames (candles, incense, matches, lighters etc.) is STRICTLY prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in a $250 charge to the credit card on file. Please note—the retreat center buildings and rooms have a very sensitive hardwired fire alarm system, the slightest amount of smoke will cause the alarm to go off and the fire department to be called.
For the comfort and safety of our guests, the retreat center is an entirely Smoke-free facility. Violation of this policy will result in a $250 charge to the credit card on file if any type of smoking occurs on the premises.
No pets are allowed on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $250 charge to the credit card on file.
If I develop symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive in the days leading up to the event, I will notify the event team prior to arrival to receive further guidance. By attending without prior notification, I affirm that I have not experienced symptoms or been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 during that time. I also agree to leave the event and seek medical advice if symptoms develop during my stay.
By selecting the box marked “yes” and agreeing to this Waiver, I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age, have carefully read and fully understand this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, indemnity agreement, and release, understand that I have given up substantial rights by agreeing to this waiver, have agreed to it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature, and intend this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
You may view our privacy policy here.
This notice describes how health-related information that you provide to us will be used. Please review it carefully.
The Organization (as defined above) understands that your health-related information is personal and confidential. This is a notice of our privacy policy with regard to any health-related information that you provide to us (the “Policy”). This Policy will be followed by all Organization teachers, employees, staff, volunteers, agents and service providers. Please note that while you may deal with the local entity providing programs in your country, the Organization is the data controller in respect of your information and the local entity is acting as a service provider/agent on behalf of the Organization.
We will maintain the confidentiality of your health-related information as follows:
We will take such measures as may be required under the applicable law to maintain the security of your health-related data.
Except as expressly set out in this Policy, we will not disclose your health-related information to any third party except with your prior written authorization, as required by law or in case of a medical emergency, as described below.
For medical reasons, it is recommended that individuals with certain health conditions not participate in certain programs. Information collected via the Organization health information questionnaire assists the Organization in determining your suitability for particular programs. This information may also be used in case of a medical emergency, in which case we may disclose medical information about you to medical personnel directly involved with your care. From time to time the Organization may disclose your medical information to agents and service providers acting on its behalf. Such agents and service providers may be located in your own country or overseas. The Organization has appropriate contractual arrangements in place with such agents and service providers to ensure that your medical information remains adequately protected in accordance with applicable laws. The Organization’s agents and service providers will only use your medical information for the purposes set out in this Policy.
The Organization is committed to teaching simple and effective techniques for reducing stress, resolving conflict, and improving health. However, we are not medical professionals or specialists. Therefore, the health-related information we collect from you is supplementary to determining how our programs can be most beneficial for you. If you have any health questions and/or pre-existing health conditions, please consult your physician prior to participating in any of our programs. You are entitled to receive a copy of any health-related information that the Organization holds about you and to have any inaccurate information amended or erased.
Both parties agree that the waiver may be executed electronically, and that electronic signatures will have the same force and effect as manual signatures.