PAYMENTS: I understand and acknowledge that all payments made for any Journeys of the Heart LLC Retreat are deemed non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. By submitting payment, the participant acknowledges and agrees to this policy. No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to cancellation, withdrawal, or failure to attend. This policy is binding and supersedes any verbal or written agreements to the contrary. Thank you for your understanding and compliance.

REFUND POLICY:

To deliver the intimate, high-caliber experiences we're known for, we commit significant funds to our international venues, transport providers, and expert guides many months in advance. These are non-refundable commitments made to ensure your place is secured.

Because of this, Journeys of the Heart Wellness is unable to act as an insurance provider for our guests. However, we have clear protocols for extreme circumstances:

Official Force Majeure: If performance is prevented by official government action (such as travel bans or mandatory closures), we will offer an alternative date or a credit where reasonably possible.

Voluntary Cancellations: We can't give refunds or credits to voluntary cancellations. Our financial commitments to partners remain the same regardless of external geopolitical shifts or personal decisions not to travel.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

To ensure you have absolute peace of mind, we strongly advise all guests to maintain a comprehensive travel insurance policy. In a changing world, the responsibility for protecting your travel investment lies with the traveler. We recommend looking for a policy that includes:

Trip Cancellation & Interruption: 

Ideally including "Cancel for Any Reason" (CFAR) coverage if available in your region.

Geopolitical Disruption: 

Protection against unexpected political shifts.

Medical & Evacuation: 

International coverage for peace of mind while abroad.

By securing the right insurance, you protect this investment in yourself, allowing us to focus entirely on creating the incredible literary experience you've been craving.

We are so grateful for your trust. If you have any questions or simply want to talk through your preparations, our team is always here.

DAMAGE: I assume all responsibility for myself, and all risk of damage or injury that may occur to me as an attendee of a Journeys of the Heart Retreat, while attending classes, workshops, hikes, excursions and activities, or as a result of riding in a vehicle, or using equipment or following all instructions, at a location provided by the Journeys of the Heart LLC , (all of the foregoing referred to in this assumption of risk agreement and release as "Journeys of the Heart Retreats")

PHYSICAL CONDITION: I recognize that participating in a Journeys of the Heart Retreat may require exertion that may be strenuous and cause injury, and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician or other health professional prior to and regarding my participation at the Journeys of the Heart Retreat to ensure that such participation is safe and appropriate for my physical condition. I represent and warrant that there is no medical or other condition that would prevent or make unsafe or unwise my participation in the Journeys of the Heart Retreat.

MENTAL HEALTH: The workshops and sharing sessions provided on this retreat are confidential but are not provided by a medical provider such as a Physician, Psychiatrist, or Nurse Practitioner. You agree and acknowledge the we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided on this retreat is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use.

COVID-19: I acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. I acknowledge that I am aware that the people who will be present at the retreat and retreat center have may not have been tested for COVID-19 and have not been verified for vaccination. By attending this retreat, I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to follow all State and Local authorities’ rules and regulations related to COVID-19, including social distancing, proper sanitation, wearing a mask when required. I acknowledge that if I experience or exhibit any respiratory or COVID-19 related symptoms, I will be asked to depart the retreat immediately. I agree not to hold Journeys of the Heart Wellness Adventures and Retreats, LLC or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness.

CLAIMS: In consideration of participating as an attendee at a Journeys of the Heart Retreat, I hereby release and discharge Journeys of the Heart, LLC, Leslie Weaver, and any third parties and all of their employees, consultants and agents, and I agree to indemnify and hold each of them harmless, from all claims, liabilities, losses, demands, rights or causes of action, including attorneys’ fees, present or future, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, that may result from, or be incident or related to, walking on uneven surfaces, walking uphill, cooking sessions or other activities at the Journeys of the Heart Retreat or otherwise following the instructions anywhere, or resulting from or arising out of, or incident or related to my use (or intended use) of a location provided by the Journeys of the Heart Retreat, or facilities and equipment in such a place.

AGREEMENT: I have read and fully understand the above assumption of risk agreement and release and knowingly execute this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, the remaining portions will continue in full force and effect.