RETREAT AGREEMENT - EFFECTIVE JULY 2021
This Retreat Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made between Lauren Widrick Coaching, LLC (hereafter known as “Company”, “us” or “we”), and the retreat participant (hereafter known as “Client” or “you”, and collectively, the “Parties”).
PREAMBLE
Company agrees to provide a Retreat (herein referred to as the “Retreat”) for the purposes of life coaching, goal setting, and or/business building and strategy. Company agreed to abide by all policies and procedures as outlies in this agreement as a condition of providing the Retreat.
Client agrees to abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in this agreement as a condition of their participation in the Retreat.
RETREAT TERMS AND PAYMENT
The retreat will be held at a safe and comfortable indoor venue in Charlotte, NC. The Retreat location will be disclosed in marketing materials and Client communications and is subject to change (within the same city) until the day of the event.
The total cost of the retreat is $1200.00 USD and includes the following:
- Training/coaching/guidance from Lauren Widrick Coaching, LLC and her team for approximately 1.5 days
- Supplemental workbooks and materials
- Venue, meals and refreshments throughout the retreat
- One follow-up coaching call with Lauren Widrick and/or a member of her team within 60 days of the retreat
The retreat does not include:
- Airfare or transportation costs to Charlotte, NC
- Overnight hotel accommodations (though a discounted group rate at a nearby hotel will be provided)
- Additional transportation costs (taxi, uber, lyft, etc.) once onsite for the retreat
- Travel insurance (though the Client is encouraged to secure this for themselves)
The payment is due in full at the time registration, and payment will be collected via a secure platform (Kajabi/Stripe). An e-mail with confirmation of purchase will be send to the Client immediately upon registration.
REFUNDS AND CLIENT CANCELLATION
Client may cancel their participation in the Retreat for a full refund up to 14 days in advance of the event. If the client cancels with less than 14 days’ notice they will receive a 50% discount on the ticket price. After 7 days prior to the Retreat, no refunds will be issued.
CANCELLATION DUE TO LOW BOOKING NUMBERS
Company reserves the right to cancel Retreat prior to the event if there are not enough participants signed up. In this case, Client will be given a full refund of purchase. Company is not responsible for reimbursing travel or flights (hence, the recommendation for travel insurance).
COACHING DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Client understands Company is not an accountant, financial planner, lawyer, therapist, or any other licensed or registered professional. Coaching, which is not directive advice, counseling, or therapy, may address overall goals, specific projects, or general conditions in Client’s life or profession. Coaching services may include setting priorities, establishing goals, identifying resources, brainstorming, creating action plans, strategizing, asking clarifying questions, and providing models, examples, and in-the-moment skills training.
Client understands that the Company will not be held liable for any actions or inactions taken as a result of attending this Retreat. The Coach does not guarantee any specific outcomes solely as a result of attending the Retreat.
Client accepts and agrees that Client is 100% responsible for its progress and results from the Retreat. Company will help and guide Client; however, participation is the one vital element to the Retreat’s success that relies solely on Client. Company makes no representations, warranties or guarantees verbally or in writing regarding Client’s performance. Client understands that because of the nature of the Retreat and extent, the results experienced by each client may significantly vary. By executing this agreement, Client acknowledges that there is an inherent risk of loss of capital and there is no guarantee that Client will reach its goals as a result of participation in the Retreat.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
During the retreat, Clients may be encouraged to participate in meditations and light movement exercises. Clients may opt out of participation at any time, and the Company is not held liable for any personal injury or damages that result from participating in these exercises. While the retreat space will be safe and generally secure, the Company nor the venue are held liable for personal items that are lost or stolen during the Retreat.
By signing up for the Retreat, the Client attests that they are in sound physical and mental health to participate in the Retreat activities. The Client agrees to notify the Company in advance if special accommodations are required for physical or mental health reasons.
In summary, the Client fully accepts and assumes all risks and responsibility for losses, costs, and damages they incur as a result of participating in the Retreat. You hereby agree to release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Company, it’s sponsors, employees, staff, volunteers, other participants for any losses, damages, or outcomes that arise from attending the Retreat.
OWNERSHIP OF WRITTEN MATERIALS
All materials, workbooks, exercises, and documentation included in the Retreat are the intellectual property of Lauren Widrick Coaching, LLC. The Client does not have ownership of this information, which is protected by federal copyright laws. These documents and materials are not permitted to be shared publicly or sold without the expressed permission of Lauren Widrick Coaching, LLC. They may be shared with trusted friends and family, for the purpose of the Client getting supported on their journey, ensuring there is no intent to sell or redistribute. Client agrees that if Client violates, or displays any likelihood of violating, any of Client’s agreements contained in this paragraph, Company will be entitled to injunctive relief to prohibit any such violations to protect against the harm of such violations.
MEDIA RELEASE
Company reserves the right to use photos or videos from the Retreat for promotional purposes. By signing up for the Retreat, you agree to allow your image to be used for this purpose. If you do not want your image or voice to be used, please notify the Company in writing before the Retreat begins.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This Agreement is considered a mutual non-disclosure agreement. Both Parties agree not to disclose, reveal or make use of any information learned by either party during discussions, or otherwise, throughout the Term of this Retreat (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, and shall not include information rightfully obtained from a third party. Both Parties shall keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential by using a reasonable degree of care, but not less than the degree of care used by it in safeguarding its own confidential information. The obligation of the Parties hereunder to hold the information confidential does not apply to information that is subsequently acquired by either Party from a third party who has a bona fide right to make such information available without restriction. Both Parties agree that any and all Confidential Information learned as of the Effective Date shall survive the termination, revocation, or expiration of this Agreement.
COMPELLED DISLCOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing, in the event that Client is required by law to disclose any of the Confidential Information, Client will (i) provide Company with prompt notice of such requirement prior to the disclosure, and (ii) give Company all available information and assistance to enable Company to take the measures appropriate to protect the Confidential Information from disclosure.
NON-DISPARAGEMENT
Client shall not make any false, disparaging, or derogatory statement in public or private regarding Company, its employees, or agents. Company shall not make any false, disparaging, or derogatory statements in public or private regarding Client and its relationship with Company.
INDEMNIFICATION
Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, and its respective officers, directors, agents, employees, and other independent contractors from any and all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, damage, lawsuits, judgments, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of, or relating to, Client’s participation or action(s) under this Agreement. Client agrees to defend against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, lawsuits, and/or judgments arising out of, or relating to, the Client’s participation under this Agreement, unless expressly stated otherwise by Company, in writing.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute is not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the Parties to this Agreement, every controversy or dispute to this Agreement will be submitted to the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall occur within ninety-(90)-days from the date of the initial arbitration demand and shall take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process and shall cooperate with each other to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety-(90)-day period. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs, including attorneys’ fees) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina regardless of the conflict of laws principles thereof.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its relationship, and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, understandings and representations to the extent that they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof. Neither course of performance, nor course of dealing, nor usage of trade, shall be used to qualify, explain, supplement or otherwise modify any of the provisions of this Agreement. No amendment of, or any consent with respect to, any provision of this Agreement shall bind either party unless set forth in a writing, specifying such waiver, consent, or amendment, signed by both parties. The headings of Sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and shall not affect its construction or interpretation.
SEVERABILITY
Should any provision of this Agreement be or become invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, the other provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
FORCE MAJEURE
In the event that any cause beyond the reasonable control of either Party, including without limitation acts of God, war, curtailment or interruption of transportation facilities, threats or acts of terrorism, State Department travel advisory, labor strike or civil disturbance, make it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible, either because of unreasonable increased costs or risk of injury, for either Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the affected Party’s performance shall be extended without liability for the period of delay or inability to perform due to such occurrence. In the case of any change, modification, cancellation, postponement or delay due to any unforeseeable events, you acknowledge that you will have no right of refund as Company will do its best to transfer the funds to a new date.