RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS
Creating a safe, respectful and personally empowered retreat experience
Thank you for choosing to join our retreat. These Terms & Conditions help create a clear, supportive foundation for everyone. By registering, you agree to participate with personal responsibility, respect for the group, and care for your own wellbeing.
RECONNECT STUDIO may change these terms without notice and such updates will be placed here. Your continued use of this Website is acceptance of these updated terms.
RECONNECT STUDIO and RECONNECT YOGA are trading names of RECONNECT STUDIOs Pty Ltd., a company (ABN 89163131271) registered in Victoria, Australia (‘Our/Us/We”).
1. Personal Responsibility & Wellbeing
- You agree to take full responsibility for your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing throughout the retreat.
- All practices—including movement, meditation, somatic exploration, reflective work, and group processes—are optional. You may modify, pause, or opt out at any time.
- Please honour your own capacity and communicate with the facilitator if you need support or alternative options.
- Facilitator(s) offer guidance but cannot be held responsible for decisions you make regarding your health and participation.
2. Nature of the Retreat
- This retreat is educational, experiential, and supportive in nature. It is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment.
- If you have a pre-existing medical condition, injury, or mental health concern, you agree to seek professional advice prior to attending.
- You understand that the practices offered may include emotional reflection and somatic awareness, and you remain responsible for your own level of engagement at all times.
3. Group Agreements & Respectful Conduct
- This retreat is a shared space. All participants agree to practise respect, confidentiality, and compassionate communication.
- You are responsible for your own emotional regulation and agree to seek rest or support if you feel overwhelmed.
- The organiser reserves the right to remove a participant from any session or from the retreat if behaviour is unsafe, harmful, or disruptive. Refunds will not apply in these cases.
4. Physical Activities & Environment
- Some sessions may include gentle movement, mindful walking, or time outdoors. You agree to participate at your own pace and ensure you stay hydrated and safe.
- You acknowledge the inherent risks related to travel, natural environments, uneven terrain, weather, and the general conditions in Bali.
- You accept full responsibility for your safety during all retreat-related and non-retreat-related activities.
5. Personal Belongings
- You are responsible for the safety and security of your personal belongings.
- The organiser and venue are not liable for theft, loss, or damage to personal items.
6. Participation & Attendance
- Attendance at scheduled sessions is encouraged for a cohesive experience, but participation is always your choice.
- Should you choose to skip or arrive late to a session, please do so quietly and in a way that respects the group container.
- No refunds or partial refunds are provided for missed sessions.
7. Payments, Cancellations & Refunds
Deposit
- A deposit is required to secure your place.
- The deposit becomes non-refundable 14 days after deposit payment or 60 days before the retreat commencement date, whichever comes first.
Full Payment
- Your registration fee becomes fully payable 60 days before the retreat commencement date, or within one week of your registration date, whichever is sooner.
- Payment plans can be arranged—please contact the organiser to request an instalment option.
Cancellations by Participants
- All registrations are non-refundable 60 days before the retreat commencement date. Prior to60 days before the retreat commencement date , registration are fully refundable minus deposit;
- You may transfer your place to another person on a like-for-like basis (e.g., same room type, same package).
- Any transfer arrangements, including financial settlement, must be organised directly between you and the new participant, with notification provided to the organiser. An adminstration fee of $100 may incur.
Cancellations by the Organiser
- If the organiser must cancel the retreat for any reason, all payments made by you—including the deposit—will be fully refunded.
- The organiser is not responsible for reimbursing travel expenses, accommodation booked outside the retreat package, or other personal costs.
8. Photography, Privacy & Confidentiality
- You may opt out of any photography or recording at any time.
- Personal sharing within the group is confidential and should remain within the retreat container.
- Facilitators will only use participant feedback or stories with explicit consent, and only in anonymised form.
9.Disclaimer
The content provided on retreat is for your information and interest only. Nothing contained on our facilitation constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is your responsibility to obtain advice to your specific needs. You should not act or rely on any information on retreat without seeking the advice of a medical professional or as replacement of medical advice.
10. Agreement
By registering for our retreat, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions. You acknowledge your responsibility to participate in a way that supports your own wellbeing and respects the group experience.