TERMS and CONDITIONS

For group reservations: to reserve a retreat week we request a deposit of at least € 1.500,- with the remaining balance due 6 weeks before the arrival and start of the retreat. The deposit must be received within 3 days after acceptation of your registration for the retreat.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS AND ACCOMMODATION

Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa reserves the right to amend the dates. This may be due to several reasons, not limited to but including war, adverse weather conditions, riots and or matters concerning safety, operational circumstances such as damage caused by fire, or the accommodation becoming unusable due to utility company work or lack of services, leaks, repair work or any other such reason. In these circumstances, the reservation may need to be adjusted accordingly.

Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa is not liable for any additional costs or losses that are incurred by you due to the change of reservations. This includes, but is not limited to, any extra hotel reservations, car rentals or the cost of non-refundable airline tickets. Situations may arise which, in our opinion, make it necessary for us to change the normal retreat schedule. We advise that your travel insurance covers holiday curtailment.

RESPONSILIBITY

We are responsible for providing the services listed and confirmed at the confirmation, where it is within our control. Furthermore, it is agreed by you that the owners/operators of the retreat are not the guardians of any customers’ safety and they, individually or collectively, cannot be held liable in any way for occurrence which might result in illness, injury or other damage, loss or theft to the customer, his property, or his family, heirs or assigns. The liability of Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa is limited to a total of the booking price irrespective of the title/claim.

YOUR HEALTH

Retreat participation, yoga, workshop, excursions, trips and exercise classes are all undertaken at your own risk. For your safety and for the safety of the other participants and members of the team we need to make sure that we are well informed regarding any special conditions. You will need to inform Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa or the retreat leader before attending the retreat. In the case of any serious health conditions (allergy, mentally and physically), you need to confirm that you are sufficiently fit and healthy  to take part in the yoga classes and other activities.  We may ask you to provide a consent form from your doctor to confirm you can take part in physical activities. If you are a retreat leader you will be responsible to make sure the above is being done and completed before the retreat starts. Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa will be blameless for any injuries incurred during your stay. Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa will not be liable for any loss or damage to your personal property.

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

With respect to booking and/or joining a retreat at Mandala de Masca facilitated in cooperation by Yogini rosa and a possible third party ( , I, and if I am under 18 years of age, my parent or legal guardian (collectively and individually referred to henceforth in the first person singular) understand that my permitted participation in this retreat, for which I hereby acknowledge, may include tasks or actions that might be hazardous to me. Irrespective of the risk associated from these hazards, I assume any risk
or harm that may occur to me or the participant due to taking part in the retreat or the consumption of any substances during my (their) participation of the retreat.

I release the Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa from all liability, damages or costs that might arise from participation in the retreat involved, from participation in activity involved and from any consequence involved in my (their) participation including travel to and from the event, excursions or any other activity during the retreat.

I agree to be bound by the under-noted conditions of this waiver and release of liability, limitation of damages, indemnification from claims, consent to medical attention and treatment and grant of rights (“Waiver”):

Agreement of Voluntary Participation in a Retreat

I hereby confirm that I understand that I am participating in a retreat at Mandala de Masca voluntarily. My health is good, and I suffer no physical or mental conditions that render me particularly susceptible to injury or any disability while participating in the activities offered by the Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa.  I understand a retreat  involves activities that may present a risk to those with specific heart or lung conditions, or with any other condition where walking and exercise should be kept to a minimum. I understand that the Organization is not responsible for the content of any food or drink that I consume, and that I am solely responsible for any damage to my health through any allergy, known or unknown, that I may have.

Understanding of Risk Involved

I am fully aware of all risks associated with my participation in a retreat  including without limitation, any injury arising from or associated with food sickness, allergic reactions, weather conditions, choking, injuries caused by other participants, pedestrians and motor vehicles, either by mishap, accident or self-inflicted.

Acceptance of Risk and Assumption of Personal Responsibility

I accept and assume all risks in association with the retreats offered by the Organization, whether there foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown, in any way whatsoever associated with my participation in the retreat activities offered by the Organization.

Release Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa from Liability

I hereby forever and unconditionally release the Organization,  plus any affiliated entities or subsidiaries, volunteers of the organization, current and former employees, members of the team, owners, managers, contractors, partners, shareholders or insurers (referred collectively to as the ‘Released Entities’) from any and all actions, claims, damages losses, costs liabilities and expenses, including attorney’s fees without limitation, for any loss or damage of property, injury or death that arises in any way out of my participation in a retreat including, without limitation, any and all claims arising from the negligence of the ‘Released Entities’.

Limitation of Damages

The liability of the Company to me will be limited to actual damages caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Entities while performing their duties and responsibilities hereunder, provided that my damages in connection with my participation in the retreat shall not under any circumstances exceed the sum of Euro 500. My sole and exclusive remedy shall be recovery of that sum not exceeding Euro 500. All liability arising out of my participation in the Retreat shall be cumulative and not by each individual instance. The Organization shall in no way be liable for any incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages or any other form of direct or indirect damages even if the Organization has been informed of the possibility thereof.

Indemnity from Claims

I agree defend and indemnify the Released Entities previously defined from all claims of any kind incurred as a result of my participation in a retreat.

Consent to Medical Treatment

I hereby authorize the Organization to provide me with customary medical treatment, assistance, transportation and emergency medical treatment by means of medical personnel or services of its choice, although this consent does not imply that the organization has a duty to offer such assistance, services or transportation.

Severability

If for any reason any provision of this waiver is declared to be unenforceable or invalid, the enforceability and validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The provision declared unenforceable or invalid shall be deemed modified as to render it enforceable and valid. If no modification is possible to render it enforceable and valid, then this waiver shall be considered as if such a provision was not included, and the obligations and rights of the parties concerned shall be construed and enforced accordingly.

Binding Effect

This waiver is binding upon my next of kin, family, heirs, personal representatives, beneficiaries and assigns, and inure to the benefits of the Company, its assigns and successors.

By continuing to take part in a Retreat organized by Mandala de Masca/Yogini rosa I indicate my voluntary agreement to the provisions of this waver and Release of Liability.

Participation in a Retreat by a person under the age of 18 years is an indication that a parent or legal guardian of the person taking part has read and consented to this waiver in addition to the person taking part.