Booking Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions
Guide means an individual engaged by Mana Yoga Retreat to act as guide throughout a Facilitated Retreat, specifics of which are set out in clause 11.
Retreat Services means the supply of a Guide to provide their expertise in navigating the Facilitated Retreat, and any associated supplies, documentation or items as agreed, in exchange for the fees charged by Mana Yoga Retreats.
1. Retreat Services
- Mana Yoga Retreats engages Guides who accompany travellers on their ‘retreat’ journey in a particular location. In providing the Retreat Services, Mana Yoga Retreats acts as a ‘facilitator’ – connecting a number of independent travellers wishing to ‘retreat’ in the same or similar location and assigning a Guide to accompany them (a Facilitated Retreat). If all independent travellers agree, the Guide may also make recommendations to the travellers on their retreat, including recommendations in relation to other experiences and engagements which they may be involved in as incidental to the Facilitated Retreat.
- As an independent traveller, you wish to have the benefit of the Retreat Services on your next journey. You agree to engage in a Facilitated Trip with other independent travellers and a Guide under the terms of this Agreement.
Prices, Fees and Payments
- All monies paid are nonrefundable. This includes deposits and payments made in full.
- All prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied by us without notice. The price is only guaranteed when paid in full. Prices quoted on the website are subject to change without notice and at our complete discretion. Price changes may due to matters outside our control, including currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and transport and supplier increases. Please contact Mana Yoga Retreats for up to date prices.
- You must notify us of cancellations and changes to bookings in writing and as soon as possible. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover any unforeseen cancellation. Additionally:
- Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable;
- Cancellation up to 90 days prior to travel for retreats in Australia will incur a cancellation fee of $100 and the remaining balance to be credited towards any retreat 12 months from the cancellation date.
- Cancellation later than 90 days prior to travel will mean that the full cost of the trip is non-refundable and non-transferable; and
- Cancellation of retreats located outside Australia will mean that the full cost of the trip is non-refundable non-transferable.
- All changes made to bookings incur an administration fee of $100 per change.
- All bookings made selecting 'Deposit / Pay Plan' must be paid out in full within 6 weeks of the purchase date as stated on the website and with the pay plan provider you enter into a pay plan contract with. Failure to complete payment will result in an automatic cancellation of the trip and cancellation fee of 100% of all monies paid.
- For our ONE DAY products only we allow cancellation for a fee of $50 at any time up until 48 hours prior to departure. Cancellations within 48 hours incur full cancellation and funds paid are non refundable and non transferrable.
- We receive payments via various payment methods as determined by us from time to time, including BPAY, Direct Deposit or Credit card (2.5% fee). Your booking will not be considered reserved until the requested deposit has been received and will not be considered final until all payments are made in full on the terms we set.
- Our Facilitated Retreat require a minimum of 12 passengers for guaranteed departure unless minimum group size specifically states otherwise. We may also decide at our discretion, where safe and responsible to do so, operate trips with smaller numbers than this and to operate with only one guide.
Force Majeure / Covid-19
- In the event of a Force Majeure, there is no refund. Mana Yoga Retreats follow's state laws at the time of departure. If Mana Yoga Retreats is unable to proceed with a departure date due to Force Majeure or state restrictions for the departure location your funds will be placed in a travel credit less any unrecoverable costs associated with the trip you have paid for. Your travel credit may be used on any Mana Yoga Retreats departure for up to 12 months from your original date of departure. A “Force Majeure Event” includes but is not limited to, acts of God, fire, earthquake, flood, windstorm or other extreme weather events, war, civil commotion, riot, blockade or embargo, breakdown, union dispute, epidemic, pandemic, lack or failure of courses of supply, passage of any law, order, regulation, ordinance, proclamation, demand, requisition or requirement or any other act of any government authority, outside of the reasonable control of either parties whether or not foreseeable, which renders performance impossible.
Travel
We may manage bookings for the Facilitated Retreats as part of the Retreat Services, however:
- Our management of bookings does not constitute an agency relationship;
- While we may provide you details for third party travel partners, including airlines, transport and accommodation companies, we take no responsibility for, and you indemnify us against, any issues, delays, breaches or claims by or against third party travel providers;
- You are responsible for any costs associated with joining a Facilitated Retreat if your flight experiences delays or otherwise and does not arrive in time for the arranged group departure; and
- You acknowledge and understand that our obligations under this Agreement, subject to any exclusions or limitations, only extend to Trek Services expressly set out in this Agreement or in writing elsewhere.
- We may act as an agent for third-party service travel providers (Providers) in some locations from time to time. Bookings made with Providers represent a contractual relationship between you and that Provider, and will be subject to their terms and conditions. You acknowledge and agree that we have no control over Providers and offer no guarantees regarding same. Where a Provider breaches their obligations, you:
- acknowledge that your sole remedy is against the Provider;
- warrant that you will bring no claim or action against us which involve a Provider; and
- indemnify us against any and all claims or liability in relation to that Provider.
Insurance
- Travel insurance is compulsory for our facilitation of a Facilitated Retreat and we do not provide Retreat Services to those without adequate insurance. Prior to undertaking the Retreat, you will ensure that:
- you purchase travel insurance from a reputable provider (Insurance) which indicates in its Product Disclosure Statement that the Insurance has:
- top medical and emergency evacuation cover and covers “yoga” as an activity; and
- will provide full cover for you irrespective of your actions on the Facilitated Trip, or the actions of any service provider, including Mana Yoga Retreats.
- where you have any doubts about the extent of the Insurance cover, you contact that insurer prior to purchasing the product and obtain a written assurance from them that you will be fully covered for the Facilitated Retreat; and
- you do all other acts and things necessary to ensure that, should you be injured, incapacitated or otherwise harmed while on the Facilitated Retreat and engaging us for the Retreat Services, the Insurance will cover any and all associated costs.
- you release, indemnify and forever discharge us for any and all damages, costs or liability (however caused) which results from your failure to obtain adequate Insurance prior to your Facilitated Retreat.
- we reserve the right to request evidence of your travel insurance and may, in our complete discretion, refuse to provide you the Retreat Services where you do not hold appropriate insurance.
Liability
- Subject to the application of any applicable consumer law and to the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude from this Agreement and you hereby release and indemnify us from, all guarantees, conditions and warranties that might but for this clause be implied into this Agreement, including all liability to you for any costs, expenses, injury, inconvenience losses and damages suffered or incurred directly or indirectly by you in connection with this Agreement, including using the Retreat Services, whether that liability arises in contract, tort or under statute, whether for our actions or the actions of a third party. You acknowledge and agree that we will not, under any circumstances, be liable to you for any consequential, special, exemplary or any other type of loss, however caused.
- If our liability under this Agreement cannot be lawfully excluded, to the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability for breach of any condition under applicable consumer law is limited:
- in the case of goods, to (at our option) the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods; the repair of the goods; the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods; or the payment of the cost of having the goods repaired;
- in the case of services, to (at our option) the supplying of the services again; or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.
Where the Facilitated Retreat includes our Guides arranging food or other necessities, you must liaise with Mana Yoga Retreats within 7 days of your booking regarding any special requirements you may have (such as special dietary requests). Where we cannot accommodate a request, we will inform you of same.
1. Passports & Visas
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits. You indemnify and hold us harmless for any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of your travel documents not meeting the requirements, and any measure we take in response. You acknowledge that you must have a valid passport for international travel and that many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return. If you need information regarding visa and other travel document requirements for your trip please contact us. We may assist in obtaining information from an external visa advisory service provider on your behalf, but do not warrant the accuracy of such information and accept no liability for any loss or damage which you may suffer in reliance on it.
1. Travel Advice
Should you require travel advice, you agree that you will contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or visit their website.
1. Health and Fitness
- You must ensure that you are aware of any health requirements for your trip and that you carry all necessary vaccination documentation. You acknowledge that you must also:
- check with your local doctor or specialist vaccination clinic at least two (2) months prior to the trip regarding your health and required vaccinations (or otherwise, as soon as possible);
- be in good health and physical condition for your chosen trip;
- complete any documentation we request as part of the Facilitated Trip, which will may include providing information on your physical health and current physical activity levels; and
- Pay for any and all medical evaluation fees necessary in proving your fitness.
- We may require that you provide us with a Doctors Certificate clearing you to participate in a Facilitated Retreat. The retreat we are assisting you to organise may take place in remote areas where there is little or no access to normal medical service or hospital facilities. If you require evacuation, it can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. You acknowledge and agree that all medical and evacuation expenses will be your responsibility, and that we may refuse to provide Retreat Services on any Facilitated Retreat on medical or fitness grounds.
Guides
- Mana Yoga Retreats will appoint a guide or guides for the purposes of providing the Retreat Services (Guide) on a Facilitated Retreat. You acknowledge and agree that the Guide:
- is not as a supervisor, leader or ‘responsible’ for you in any way;
- is responsible only for providing guidance and advice to you as part of the Retreat Services, which may include details about yoga classes, walking trails, reserved accommodation and camping sites;
- may cease providing the Retreat Services to you if, in their absolute discretion, they believe:
- you should not participate in the activity due to health and fitness reasons;
- you have committed an illegal act;
- your behaviour is causing or likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others; or
- there is any other reason for which you should no longer receive the Retreat Services; and
- may recommend changing, at any time and in their complete discretion, the itinerary of the Facilitated Trip if circumstances make that necessary for safety of any independent traveller or any other relevant reason.
Despite clause 1, you acknowledge and agree that:
- voluntarily submitting yourself to the guidance of the Guide will be the most desirable and safest way to participate in the Facilitated Retreat;
- you will voluntarily submit yourself to the guidance of the Guide when a Facilitated Retreat has commenced; and
- where a Guide resolves to cease providing Retreat Services under clause 1(c), you will discontinue your engagement with the Facilitated Retreat and you will not be entitled to any refund for the Retreat Services.
- We reserve the right to change the Guide providing the Retreat Services at any time.
Privacy Policy
How we use, store and deal with your personal data, included any personal data provided under this agreement, is governed by our Privacy Policy as amended from time to time.
1. Acknowledgement of Risk
By voluntarily participating in the Facilitated Retreat and receiving the Retreat Services, you acknowledge that:
- you may be exposed to hazards and risks that could lead to injury, illness or death, or to loss of, or damage to your property;
- if you are injured, you may be in a location or circumstance where evacuation for medical treatment may take hours;
- in many countries where Facilitated Retreats take place, standards of accommodation, transport, health care, hygiene, safety and service provision generally may not be as high as those standards in your country of residence; and
- you may be subject to natural disasters, acts of god, acts of war, adverse weather or many other types of unforeseen and extreme events.
- You agree that you are solely responsible for your safety when participating in a Facilitated Retreat, and you are not relying on any aid, instruction, medical expertise or other assistance from Mana Yoga Retreats or a Guide, save that set out in clause 11. You warrant and agree that you will take all actions necessary to minimise any risk and chance of injury, including by ensuring that:
- All parts of the Facilitated Retreat are within your recognized capabilities;
- You carry the recommended water, food and equipment as indicated on any Mana yoga Retreat documentation and the verbal daily briefing given by the Guide;
- You advise the Guide if you are taking any medication or have any physical or other limitation that might affect your participation in a Facilitated Retreat;
- You ensure that if you are taking any medication, you have more than a sufficient supply in all circumstances;
- You make every effort to remain with the rest of the party during any Facilitated Retreat;
- You advise the Guide immediately of any concerns you are having during a Facilitated Retreat;
- If you become unwell, you notify a Guide.
- Parents are responsible for their children and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by two consenting adults.
Where the Facilitated Retreat is for a private group, a minimum of 12 passengers are required unless minimum group size specifically states otherwise. Six months prior to departure the minimum numbers must be reached. If the private group has not reached the minimum numbers by this time, the trip is deemed as not proceeding. Those booked on the trip can collectively decide to;
- Pay a surcharge to travel with less numbers
- Open the departure up to the wider Mana Yoga Retreats community to gain additional passengers
- Cancel the trip
The decision must be unanimous within the private group.
1. General
- This agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties in relation to its subject matter and supersedes any previous arrangement, understanding or agreement relating to its subject matter. There are no express or implied conditions, warranties, promises, representations or obligations, written or oral, in relation to this agreement other than those expressly stated in it or necessarily implied by statute.
- This agreement and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, the laws of Queensland, Australia, and the parties submit exclusively to that jurisdiction.
- Each provision of this agreement is separate and severable. No failure, delay, relaxation or indulgence by a party in exercising any power or right conferred upon it under this agreement will operate as a waiver of that power or right. No single or partial exercise of any power or right precludes any other or future exercise of it, or the exercise of any other power or right under this agreement.
- Mana Yoga Retreats is an independent contractor and nothing in this agreement constitutes a relationship of employer and employee, principal and agent, partnership or joint venture between us and you.
- This agreement may be signed by e-signature, checking a box before checkout and both parties agree to accept electronic transmissions in accordance with the terms of the Electronic Transactions Act (Queensland) 2001 (Qld).
Yoga Teacher Training
- All deposits and monies paid are non refundable.
- Changes to your booking 90 days prior to the start date will result in a credit towards another Teacher Training within 12 months of the date. Changes must be received in writing.
- Changes or cancelations within 90 days of the start date will result in the forfeit of all monies paid.
- All payment plans must be completed within 4 weeks of the graduation date.
- Any missed hours must be made up within 12 months in order to receive Yoga Alliance Certification at another training offered by Mana that is in accordance the the subject material required to complete the training.
Gift Voucher Terms and Conditions
Mana Yoga Retreats Gift Vouchers are available to be purchased via www.manayogaretreats.com. The Gift Voucher can be redeemed direct throughMana Yoga Retreats. Gift Vouchers are valid for 1 year from date of purchase. The minimum Gift Voucher amount is $100. There is no maximum limit, as long as the amount you wish to gift is in multiples of $100. Gift Vouchers can be redeemed on any Mana Yoga Retreats trip purchase. Gift Vouchers can be partially redeemed and the balance will not be paid out in cash. If your voucher is lost or stolen, please contact Mana Yoga Retreats immediately with the details of the purchaser. Gift vouchers can be used in conjunction with all promotional offers. Gift Vouchers are not refundable (in part or in full amount paid) or redeemable for cash. Additionally, if the voucher is redeemed for a trip that is not viable and will not depart, you will be eligible for a gift voucher of equal value to the amount redeemed towards the trip.