Terms & Conditions
Please carefully read the following terms and conditions relating to your participation in retreats, classes and programs (the “Retreat”) which is conducted by Siddhayatan Tirth (“the Organization”). By registering for the Retreat at any one of our locations (“Centers”), you (the “Attendee”) signify your acceptance of and obligation to these terms and conditions. If you have objections to the following Terms and Conditions, you should not register for or attend any Retreat.
Attendee Conduct
Organization requires all Attendees to be respectful and professional to our staff, location hosts, speakers, volunteers and other attendees and their guests or families throughout the Retreat, even during non-scheduled downtime and breaks. Organization reserves the right to ask Attendee and/or their guests to leave the Center immediately should they be deemed rude, uncooperative, unprofessional, intoxicated or in possession of alcohol or any illegal substance. In such case, the Attendee’s tuition/fees for the Retreat will not be reimbursed under any circumstances and they will not receive any future products, services or correspondence from the Organization. Attendee will also not receive any of our bonuses.
Our Code of Conduct must be followed:
- Practice awareness to not kill or harm any living beings.
- Be watchful of your words – No abusive language at any time.
- Keep your body and mind pure – Alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal drugs (including prescribed marijuana) are strictly prohibited.
- Meat products are strictly prohibited on Siddhayatan property.
- Conduct yourself with good behavior.
- Never waste any food and ask only for what you will eat.
- Stress and negative thoughts are not welcome.
- Respect everyone and their opinions, beliefs, and culture.
- Leave your ego at the gate.
- Take your shoes off before entering any building.
- Practice cleanliness by keeping your room and bathroom clean.
- Practice compassion, awareness, and non-violence.
- Be watchful not to waste water, gas, and electricity.
- Follow all buildings, bedroom, and bathroom guidelines.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
Liability Waiver
While we take every possible measure to ensure Attendee safety at the Retreats, we can not control everything. For this reason, Attendee is legally responsible for their safety and behavior and agrees to, and is held legally liable to, the following statements:
I, the willing Attendee of the Retreat, hereby accept all risk to my health and of my injury or death that may result from participating in the Retreat and I hereby release Siddhayatan, the Organization, Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, and their officers, employees, interns, contractors, volunteers, sponsors and representatives from any and all liability to me, my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all claims and causes of action for loss of or damage to my property and for any and all illness or injury to my person, including my death, that may result from or occur during my participation at the Retreat, whether caused by negligence of the Organization, its governing board, officers, teachers, employees, or representatives, or otherwise. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organization, Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and any third-party company from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while attending and participating in the Retreat. Under no circumstances will Organization or Acharya Shree Yogeesh or Sadhvi Siddhali Shree or their assigns be held liability for my injury or death or any loss or damage of my personal belongings resulting from my participation in the Retreat. Should I require emergency medical treatment as a result of accident or illness arising during my attendance and participation in the Retreat, I consent to such treatment. I acknowledge and I agree to be financially responsible for any medical or legal bills that may be incurred as a result of emergency medical treatment. I will notify the Organization verbally and in writing if I am at any time injured prior to, during, or after the Retreat in my travels or attendance, or if I have medical conditions about which emergency medical personnel should be informed; however, I understand that the Organization is not legally obligated to act on that information in any way or to providing any medical service whatsoever to me. I agree that if I have any medical or psychological conditions that may hamper me from fully and healthfully participating in the Retreat that I will notify the Organization and that the Organization retains the right to ask that I not participate in portions of or the entirety of the Retreat.
Liability Disclaimer: No Professional Advice
The information contained in or made available by the the Organization, Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Sadhvi Siddhali Shree or any third-party through the Retreat or their websites or services cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, mental, financial, medical, psychological, or legal fields. The Organization does not offer any professional personal, medical, financial or legal advice and none of the information contained in the Retreat should be confused as such advice. Neither the Organization, Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, nor their assigns, sponsors, speakers, partners, volunteers, contractors or any of their affiliates will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages to the Attendee or the Attendee’s mental, financial, medical, psychological or legal that may result from participation in the Retreat or from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials, information, techniques, or strategies communicated through the Retreat or any products or services provided pursuant to the Retreat, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, will the Organization or Acharya Shree Yogeesh or Sadhvi Siddhali Shree be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from Attendee’s participation in the Retreat. To be clear: You, the Attendee, alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and results in life, and by your participation in our Retreat, you agree not to attempt to hold us, the Organization or Acharya Shree Yogeesh or Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, liable for any decisions, actions or results that you make or experience in business or in life due to your participation in this Retreat at any time, under any circumstance.
Health & Wellness Activity Liability Disclaimer:
I acknowledge that yoga is a physical activity and that I have no medical condition that would prevent my participation in this retreat. I further understand that I have the right and responsibility to modify or opt out of performing any movement or pose that is beyond my capability in order to safeguard my health. I certify that I am covered by a personal health insurance policy in the event of injury. I release Siddhayatan, Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Sadhvi Siddhali Shree or other representatives from any liability for any injury sustained while participating in, watching, or traveling to and from the retreat center and to and from class.
Confidentiality and Non-Compete
Attendee hereby understands that the tools, processes, strategies, materials and information presented in the Retreat are confidential, copyrighted, and proprietary to the Organization and agrees not to record, duplicate, distribute, teach or train from the Retreat materials in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Organization. Any unauthorized use or distribution of these proprietary concepts, materials, and intellectual property by you or your representatives is prohibited and the Organization will pursue legal action and full damages if these terms are violated in order to protect its rights.
Audio/Visual Release
By participating in the Retreat, Attendee understands that portions of the Retreat’s live events may be recorded in video and audio and/or captured in still and/or digital photographs. Attendee agrees that the Organization and its assigns have the right and permission to use such recordings and photographs should they include Attendee’s name, likeness, voice, biographical details, testimonial, or photograph for marketing, advertising or any other purpose in any media or format, online and/or offline, now or hereafter without further compensation, permission, or notification to the Attendee. Attendee understands and agrees that all recordings from the Organization’s events are the exclusive rights of the Organization and Attendee does not ask for or expect compensation for the use of recordings or photographs in which Attendee appears or speaks. Organization owns all rights of any audio, video, and/or photograph captured during the Organization’s Retreat or at any of the Organization’s other live events. To protect our facilities, guests and environment and ensure safety, security cameras are used throughout the premises.
By participating in the Retreat, Attendees acknowledge and agree that they are subject to the Privacy Policies of the Organization. The Privacy Policy for the Organization’s is listed at https://siddhayatan.org/privacy. Your personal information will be used only by Siddhayatan to contact you about your program or send you updates by mail or email, and will never be shared or rented to third parties
Once Attendee registers for the Retreat, we make extensive arrangements and investments while anticipating their tuition and attendance, and, in the case of their cancellation, we incur significant administration hassles and expenses. Given this fact, if Attendee does not cancel their reservation under the following guidelines they may incur a cancellation fee*:
- If you cancel your reservation within 24 hours of booking, your $100 deposit will be refunded.
- If you cancel 8 days prior to your retreat, there is no cancellation fee; however, the $100 deposit will remain as a credit towards a future stay if you reschedule within 90 days.
- If you cancel between 2-7 days before your retreat, there will be a 50% cancellation fee, which can be used as a credit towards a future stay within one year.
- If you cancel the day before your retreat or do not show, a 100% cancellation fee is incurred with no credit.
We highly suggest communicating with us to cancel your retreat at least 8 days before your retreat to avoid any fees.
* Your $100 deposit is non-refundable.
* The fee will be charged to the same credit card used during registration.
* Cancellation fee refers to the cost of the entire program/retreat that the Attendee registered for.
* Siddhayatan reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In this event, you will be given a complete refund.
Registration Deposit Policy
A deposit of $100 is required to secure the Attendee’s accommodations and program. This deposit goes towards the total cost of the program selected. The total amount of program is due upon arrival. It is non-refundable.
If the Attendee cancels Retreat within the cancellations guidelines, the deposit may be reused for a future visit, may be transferred to another guest, or may go towards the cancellation fee. Review the following deposit guidelines:
– If cancellation of retreat occurs 8 days before Retreat, the deposit can be used for a future visit scheduled within 90 days. The deposit can also be transferred to another guest and can be used within the same 90 day period.
– If cancellation of retreat occurs 7 days to 2 days before Retreat, the deposit will go towards the 50% cancellation fee*.
– If cancellation occurs 24 hours before Retreat or Attendee does not show, the deposit will go towards the 100% cancellation fee*.
* Read the Cancellation Policy above.
Rescheduling Policy
An Attendee may reschedule one time within one year of initial registration using their credit received based on the Cancellation Policy.
Siddhayatan Store Shipping / Refund Policy
Once order has been successfully placed, we require 2-3 days package preparation. Shipment if within the US should arrive in less than 5-7 days. International orders may take up to 6 weeks; however, most arrive within 10-14 days. There are no refunds for opened and used products. If product is unused, please return back to us to receive refund minus shipping costs. Buyer pays return shipping. If product is damaged upon arrival due to shipping, please inform us at info@siddhayatan.org and we will send out replacement item.
Siddhayatan E-Certificates / Refund Policy
• E-certificates can be used within ONE year of purchase before the expiration date, no exceptions.
• Certificates are transferable but NON-refundable, no exceptions.
• You can schedule your retreat based on availability found on our calendar.
• When you register you will be asked for a $100 deposit, if your gift certificate covers the total amount of your retreat we will refund your deposit.
• If you have any questions please contact us at 903.487.0717 or e-mail us at info@siddhayatan.org.
Personal / Spiritual Growth Disclaimer
We’ve taken every effort to ensure we accurately represent this retreat and it’s potential to help you grow in all aspects of your life and spirituality. However, there is no guarantee that you will improve or grow. Nothing on this page is a promise or guarantee of growth. Your level of success in attaining similar results is dependent upon a number of factors including your skill, knowledge, ability, dedication, efforts, right conduct, and right vision. Because these factors differ according to individuals, we cannot guarantee your success in life or spiritually. You alone are responsible for your actions and results in life and business. Any forward-looking statements outlined here are simply our expectations or forecasts for future potential, and thus are not guarantees or promises for actual performance. These statements are simply our opinion. No guarantees are made that you will achieve any results from our ideas or models presented at the event, and we offer no professional legal or financial advice. See our Terms and Conditions for further information on disclaimers regarding this retreat.
For correspondence, contact:
Siddhayatan
9985 E. Hwy 56
Windom, Texas 75492
Telephone: 1-903-487-0717
Review and Jurisdiction
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Attendee agrees that any dispute that arises out of or relates to these Terms will be resolved via non-binding mediation in the State of Texas via a professional mediator obtained by the Organization and if a successful mediation is not reached, to binding arbitration arbitrated in the State of Texas in accordance with the policies set forth by the American Arbitration Association. If any of these Terms of use are found unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable from the remaining terms of use, and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Updates
These Terms are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Organization. Please visit the site regularly for updates.
Siddhayatan Spiritual Retreat Center & Ashram is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides teachings, techniques, and education on nonviolence, self-improvement and soul awakening.