Spring Reset / Todos Santos Disclaimer
THE (VERY IMPORTANT) FINE PRINT :
We are very excited to share this retreat experience with you! Below are the things you need to know before booking.
(By completing your retreat deposit, you are certifying that you understand the following terms & conditions)
What’s Not Included in the Retreat Cost:
• Airfare
• Alcohol - Tribu Todos Santos does not have a bar, nor does it provide alcohol. This retreat is alcohol free.
• Travel Insurance - While we highly recommend insuring your trip with travel insurance, that is not included in the retreat cost.
Included In the Retreat Cost:
• Lodging (5 days, 4 nights at Tribu Todos Santos Retreat Center)
• Three nourishing vegan meals a day + snacks (dietary restrictions and requests will be honored to the best of our ability)
• Meditation: Each day 2 guided Rounds will be be offered as the rest will be self guided. Yogic Abhyanga Rituals will be done in the privacy of your room. Yoga mats, props + wall backing are available; however, if you are partial to your own mat, backpack, and cozy blanket/shall for rounding please bring it with you.
• Special Experiences: We will have a couple special experiences in addition to the daily rounding. Anything on the formal agenda will be included in the retreat cost. There will be additional experiences available to you (spa treatments) at an additional cost.
• We will cover gratuity for Tribu Todos Santos staff, but you are free to leave additional gratuity if you desire.
• You will receive a YDM MEDITATION Welcome Bag with assorted goodies to enhance your retreat experience
• Transportation to/from Cabo San Lucas Airport (SJD): To be included in the group transportation, pleases plan to arrive at SJD no later than 1pm and SJD no earlier than 12pm.
PAYMENTS & CANCELLATIONS
1. Terms of service: YDM MEDITATION lists what is included in the Fine Print section.
2. Reservation: Your spot is reserved with a non-refundable deposit of $1000. The cancellation policy and COVID-19 cancellation policy is listed below.
3. Payment: All prices are USD and per person. A non-refundable deposit $1000 will secure your spot, and the remaining balance will be due by January 8, 2024 and you will receive a notification for payment. If a booking is made after January 8, 2024, the whole amount is required to reserve your spot. Refunds and credits are available only according to conditions described below.
Deposit and final payment will be made through Moonclerk. Please talk to Yashoda directly if you need to make other arrangements for payment (Check, Venmo, PayPal).
4. Cancellations Policy & Deposits: We know life happens, things come up, people get sick, work throws you a curveball, we get it, we are human too. Our cancellation policies are as flexible as we can make them without leaving ourselves vulnerable to the full cost of our reservation. YDM MEDITATION studio is contractually obligated to pay the full amount of the yoga retreat no matter what happens. Unfortunately, if you cancel, we lose money, often a lot of money. Please read carefully!
Participant Cancellations
Cancel prior to January 8, 2024: You will lose your $1000 deposit but no additional payment will be required
Cancel between January 8 - February 14, 2024: You will lose your $1000 deposit + 50% of the remaining balance of your trip cost.
Cancel between February 15 - March 15, 2024: You will forfeit the entire trip cost, inclusive of the $1000 deposit.
*All refunds take a maximum of 30 days to process
Important: Please consider travel insurance to protect the costs of your trip in the case of injury, illness or inability to attend for other reasons.
5. Changes/Trip Cancellations.
CHANGES: YDM MEDITATION reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary by owner and retreat coordinator. In the event that we need to make a last minute change to the venue, the teacher, the itinerary, or any aspect of the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances (natural disaster, illness, civil unrest, death, closure, COVID-19 or any other unforeseen circumstance).
In the event that we have to move or cancel the retreat due to COVID-19, we will reschedule the retreat and your deposit and payment will be used as a credit toward the makeup dates.
CANCELLATIONS: In the rare case of a cancellation or postponements on the part of YDM MEDITATION, not related to COVID-19, we will offer a full refund or transfer to another trip. YDM MEDITATION is not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of trip cancellation or postponement including preparation costs, airline tickets, travel documents or other expenses. YDM MEDITATION reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure in the event that there are too few people booked in which case you will be given a full refund of any and all payments made to YDM MEDITATION. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek any compensation for any injury, loss, expenses or damage (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from such cancellation (including but not limited to visa, passport and departure, gear purchases, airport and airline taxes).
INSURANCE & DOCUMENTS
6. Travel Insurance:
While not required, YDM MEDITATION strongly encourages each trip member to purchase individual travel insurance for their trip. We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason” with your policy. You should consider purchasing travel insurance that includes medical coverage. We recommend purchase insurance within 1-2 weeks after making your first trip payment (ie. flight or retreat reservation) to secure the best price and best coverage.
7. COVID-19 Testing:
You may be required to show proof of negative COVID-19 Test prior to retreat start or take a text upon arrival (just want to make sure).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Although YDM MEDITATION has taken reasonable steps to ensure safety, we acknowledge that this activity has risks, including certain risks which cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of this activity. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity can cause loss or damage to the Participant including accidental injury, illness or in extreme cases, permanent trauma, disability or death and also can cause damage to or loss of property. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks.
Activities may include but are not limited to: walking on trails and roads with a wide range of surface conditions and traffic volume, swimming, snorkeling and surfing.
YDM MEDITATION trips can involve travel to remote places, oftentimes many hours from medical facilities. Transportation, evacuations and medical care can be significantly delayed; communication can be delayed, limited or not available.
Environmental risks and hazards include rapidly moving, deep or cold water; insects, snakes and predators, including large animals; falling and rolling rock; lightning, flash floods and unpredictable forces of nature, including weather which may change to extreme conditions without warning. Possible injuries and illnesses include hypothermia, frostbite, high altitude illnesses, sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration and other mild or serious conditions.
Throughout the trip, participants are responsible for their own safety.
I (the trip participant) acknowledge and understand that YDM MEDITATION trips include risks of injury or death to participants. I understand the description above of these risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in property loss, injury or death. I agree to assume responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. I acknowledge that participation in this activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing participation and participation is elected with full knowledge of the inherent risks.
I (the trip participant) assume and accept full responsibility for any injury, death, loss of personal property, and expenses suffered as a result of those inherent risks and dangers identified above, and those inherent risks and dangers not specifically identified and as a result of my negligence in participating in this activity.
WAIVER
9. Release and Waiver of Liability:
DECLARATION OF HEALTH. By accepting this Tour Participant Agreement I (the trip participant) represent that I have no physical conditions or medical precautions which would adversely affect my ability to take part in the meditation program or other physical or cultural activities offered on YDM MEDITATION trips. I fully understand that my participation in the meditation program or other activities could be injurious to my health and I voluntarily assume all risks related to such activities.
PERSONAL RELEASE. By agreeing to the terms outlined here and elsewhere on the YDM MEDITATION website I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of participation on a YDM MEDITATION trip, including but not limited to damages as a result of unexpected occurrences including those from weather, local political situations, wildlife or uncontrollable acts of God, including the risk of death. I release YDM MEDITATION retreats including its owner and retreat coordinator from liability for personal injury, illness, emotional damage, incurred travel expenses or property damage I may incur as a result of participation on this trip.
For the benefit of everyone on your trip, YDM MEDITATION Retreats reserves the right to accept or reject any 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. YDM MEDITATION Retreats will carry 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.