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Yoga Teacher Training

Becoming Yoga Academy - Teacher Training Terms & Conditions

By purchasing from Becoming Retreats, you agree to all of the terms and conditions stated below.
By proceeding to purchase any Becoming Retreats yoga teacher training, including Becoming Yoga Academy 200h and 300h Yoga Teacher Trainings ("the Training"), you ("the Participant") acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. The Participant can review the current version of the Terms and Conditions at any time via the "Terms and Conditions" link on the Becoming Retreats website.
Becoming Retreats and the Participant are jointly referred to as the "parties" and individually as a "party". The parties agree as follows.

1. Services
Becoming Retreats shall provide the Participant with the Training. During the Training, Becoming Retreats will provide the yoga teacher training tuition, a room (private or shared), all meals listed, and all other activities listed within the training guidelines.

2. Term
This agreement begins when the Participant purchases the Training and ends at the end of the final day of the Training, unless terminated earlier by either party.

3. Payment
The total cost of the Training must be paid in full before the Training, as set out below. Failure to make the payments as set out below will result in an automatic breach of this agreement by the Participant, and all payments made by the Participant will be forfeited.
a. Non-Refundable Deposit. A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required for all training bookings and is paid at the time of application. The deposit secures the Participant's place on the Training and forms part of the total cost of the Training. The deposit is non-refundable, except where an application is not accepted, as set out in clause 4.
b. Balance Payment. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 60 days before the start date of the Training. Failure to make full payment by this date will result in automatic cancellation of the Participant's place, with no refunds issued.
c. Payment Plans. Where the Participant chooses a payment plan offered at the time of booking, all scheduled instalments must be completed no later than 60 days before the start date of the Training. By entering a payment plan, the Participant acknowledges that this is a binding commitment to pay the total cost of the Training, regardless of attendance or cancellation.

4. Applications and Entry Requirements
a. Applications. Every application is reviewed by Becoming Retreats. If Becoming Retreats believes the Training is not suitable for the applicant, the application will not be accepted and the £400 deposit will be refunded in full.
b. 300h Entry Requirement. To join the 300h Yoga Teacher Training, the Participant must have completed a 200h Yoga Teacher Training before the start date of the Training.

5. Cancellations and Transfers
Becoming Retreats reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary, including cancellation of the Training, as per these Terms and Conditions. All cancellation requests by the Participant must be submitted in writing by email to booking@becomingretreats.com.
a. Non-Refundable Deposit and Administration Fee. The Participant shall forfeit the £400 non-refundable deposit and an administration fee of £200 upon cancellation of this agreement, regardless of the time of or reason for cancellation. There will be no exceptions, including but not limited to travel restrictions, quarantines, medical emergencies, lockdowns, weather restrictions, illnesses, Covid-19, travel changes and border closures. The non-refundable deposit and administration fee are non-transferable and cannot be applied to a different Training.
b. Cancellation 61 Days or More Before the Start Date. If the Participant cancels this agreement 61 days or more before the start date of the Training, payments are eligible (but not guaranteed) for a refund, with the exception of the non-refundable deposit and the £200 administration fee.
c. Cancellation 60 Days or Fewer Before the Start Date. If the Participant cancels this agreement 60 days or fewer before the start date of the Training, the Participant will not be entitled to any refund.
d. Transferring a Place. If the Participant gives notice 61 days or more before the start date of the Training, it may be possible to transfer their place to a friend. The Participant's non-refundable deposit will be retained by Becoming Retreats, and the friend taking the place will pay their own £400 non-refundable deposit.
e. If you cancel one training from your 500-hour booking, you’ll keep £500 of your £1,000 saving on the training you remain booked on. The £400 deposit for the cancelled training is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 60 days before the cancelled training starts, any amount paid towards it beyond the deposit will be refunded or credited to your remaining training. If you cancel less than 60 days before it starts, the full amount paid towards that training will be retained.

6. Pandemics, Natural Disasters and Events Beyond Our Control
Becoming Retreats operates in accordance with public health guidance and government regulations. In the event of a pandemic, epidemic or other public health event, natural disaster, extreme weather, war, civil unrest, government restrictions or any other event beyond the reasonable control of Becoming Retreats (force majeure), the Participant acknowledges and agrees that:
• The Training may be postponed, altered or cancelled due to circumstances beyond the organiser's control.
• The Participant is responsible for complying with any health or travel requirements (including testing, vaccination or quarantine) set by the relevant authorities.
• Becoming Retreats and its representatives are not liable for illness, travel disruption or financial loss resulting from such events.
• The standard cancellation and refund terms in clause 5 still apply.

7. Certification
a. Yoga Alliance. The Training is registered with Yoga Alliance. On completing the Training, the Participant may register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance if they wish. Registration is the Participant's own responsibility.
b. Attendance. Attendance of all training hours is required to receive certification. Any hours missed during the Training can be caught up during free time or online.
c. Assessments. The Participant cannot complete the Training or receive certification without passing the physical assessment and the written exam.

8. Course Materials
The training manual and all course materials are the intellectual property of Becoming Retreats and are provided for the Participant's personal use only. The Participant must not copy, share, distribute or sell the manual or any course materials, in whole or in part, to anyone outside the Training. The Participant must not record any part of the Training without prior written permission from Becoming Retreats.

9. Third Party Vendors
Third party vendors may be contracted to provide accommodation, transport, catering, meals and/or other services. The Participant understands and acknowledges that Becoming Retreats is not responsible for the actions or negligence of such third party vendors. Any claim the Participant may have against a third party vendor shall be made against that vendor and not Becoming Retreats.

10. Severability
If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid, this will not affect the validity of any other part. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect as if the invalid provision had been removed.

11. No Waiver
If either party does not insist on the performance of any of these terms, or waives any breach of them, this shall not be treated as a waiver of those terms in future. All terms shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Scotland, without regard to conflict of laws provisions. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to Becoming Retreats.

13. Damage to Property
If the Participant damages the property, or any possessions or items within it, the Participant must pay for the cost of the damage. Becoming Retreats is not responsible for damage caused by the Participant to or within the property and will not pay for it. The Participant must pay damage costs directly to the property owner.

14. Late Payment of Instalments
Participants on monthly payment plans must make each instalment on time. If a payment is missed, a grace period of 5 days will be given. If payment is not received within this grace period, a late fee of 5% of the amount due will be added to the next payment invoice. It is the Participant's responsibility to manage their payments promptly to avoid additional charges.

15. Conduct and Right to Refuse Service
Becoming Retreats reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a participant on the Training at any time, without liability and without any obligation to pay a refund or any other amount, except where an application is not accepted, as set out in clause 4.
Participants are expected to behave respectfully towards staff, facilitators, property and fellow participants. Becoming Retreats reserves the right to remove any Participant from the Training without refund if their behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, violent (in language or actions), or negatively impacts the wellbeing or experience of others.
Becoming Retreats is not responsible or liable for any Participant who leaves the Training before it ends, or for any activity undertaken by the Participant that is not part of the Training.

16. No Guarantees
Becoming Retreats does not guarantee:
1. The number or age of participants on the Training.
2. The amount of time Jessica Mackenzie, or other teachers or volunteers, will personally lead the Training.
3. The time spent at any given location during the Training.
4. That photos taken and/or posted on the Becoming Retreats website and social media channels reflect the Training, or that any specific sites shown in those photos will be visited.
5. The quality of workouts, skill sessions or other subjective experiences during the Training.

17. Insurance
The Participant is strongly advised to obtain travel, medical, accident, cancellation and baggage insurance independently, especially if travelling from abroad. Becoming Retreats does not provide any of this insurance, and it is the Participant's sole responsibility to obtain it.

18. Allergy Disclaimer
Becoming Retreats contracts third party vendors to provide catering, meals, and room and board. As such, Becoming Retreats cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. The Participant is aware they may be exposed to food, activities, items and people that may result in exposure to allergens, and accepts this risk. The Participant is fully responsible for any medical costs or expenses related to allergic reactions, food sickness, food poisoning or any related conditions.

19. Rooms and Accommodation
Becoming Retreats provides accommodation to the Participant as part of the Training experience. This may include villas, cottages, resorts, rooms and other accommodation available in the location of the Training. Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The accommodation is not owned by Becoming Retreats, and Becoming Retreats is not responsible for providing security to Participants. Becoming Retreats is not responsible for any theft, damage, injury, loss, acts of terrorism or similar events affecting the Participant, and the Participant waives any right, whether in contract or otherwise, to hold Becoming Retreats liable for them. The Participant shall take ordinary care to safeguard their personal belongings, and is responsible for their own personal safety, health and wellbeing during the Training.

20. Personal Expenses and What's Not Included
The Participant is responsible for personal excursions, personal expenses, souvenirs and anything else not expressly included in the Training. Flights, airport transfers and travel insurance are not included.

21. Cancellation Due to Travel Conditions
Becoming Retreats is not responsible or liable for cancellations due to weather or travel conditions, including but not limited to:
1. Changes or delays to flight schedules, missed airline or other carrier connections, missed or cancelled flights, buses or trains, or changes to local transport or other services.
2. Injury, loss, illness or damage to persons or property, including luggage and sponsored gift items.
3. Additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, visas, vaccinations or schedules.
4. A defect in any vehicle, or the act or default of any company or person transporting Participants or carrying out the arrangements of the Training.
5. Additional expenses incurred due to, including but not limited to, sudden sickness, weather conditions, strikes or other causes or acts of God, or losses due to cancellations.

22. Media and Photography
The Participant may be photographed, audio-recorded and/or video-recorded during the Training. Becoming Retreats reserves the right to publish such photographs and recordings without obtaining further consent from any Participant.
The Participant authorises Becoming Retreats to use such recordings or images in the course of business, for any lawful purpose, including on the Becoming Retreats website, social media channels, marketing materials, media publications, and online and print advertising. This includes, but is not limited to, the websites www.jessmackenzie.yoga and www.becomingretreats.com and the social media channels @_jessyoga and @becomingretreats. The Participant releases Becoming Retreats and its representatives from any liability in connection with such use.
If the Participant prefers not to appear in photographs or recordings, they must notify Becoming Retreats in writing by email to booking@becomingretreats.com before the start of the Training.

23. No Medical Treatment
The Participant understands and acknowledges that the Training is in no way psychotherapeutic or medical in nature. The Training does not treat any disease, illness or condition, and does not in any way replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Becoming Retreats and its volunteers, agents, officers and employees do not treat, prescribe for or diagnose any illness, disease, condition, or physical or mental disorder.

24. Health, Safety and Liability
The Participant understands and accepts that there are inherent risks in physical training, including yoga, and takes part in the Training at their own risk. The Participant shall consult a physician before taking part in the Training and obtain approval to participate.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant releases Becoming Retreats, its officers, agents, volunteers, affiliates and employees from any liability for any injury, illness, death, or mental or physical damage that the Participant, or the Participant's family members, may suffer during or after the Training as a result of taking part.

The Participant is responsible for any medical expenses, medical care or medical needs for any injury or illness before, during or after the Training, including anything related to Covid-19.

The Participant is entirely responsible for their own personal safety and their mental, physical, emotional and general wellbeing before, during and after the Training.
The Participant also agrees to the Health and Safety Liability Waiver below, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes the liability of Becoming Retreats for death or personal injury caused by its negligence.







Health and Safety Liability Waiver

Before participating in this or any other exercise programme, individuals should consult with a physician.

I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I am 16 years of age or over and have voluntarily chosen and requested to participate in the retreat, training, class, private session, workshop, event, or activity with Becoming Retreats and the yoga teacher Jessica Mackenzie, as well as any other facilitator assisting or leading a training, class, private session, workshop, event, or activity at Becoming Retreats.

Acknowledgement
I am aware that participation in the retreats, trainings, classes, private sessions, workshops, events, or activities may be hazardous. I acknowledge that a certain minimum level of physical health, strength, fitness, and flexibility is required. I represent that I possess the level of health, strength, fitness, and flexibility necessary to participate safely in these activities.
I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks of injury and assume all responsibility and liability for any and all injuries or health issues I may sustain as a result of my participation.

Release
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the trainings, classes, private sessions, workshops, events, or activities, I agree that I, my heirs, assignees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make any claim against, sue, or attach the property of any of the hosts, instructors, organisers, or participants in the retreats, trainings, classes, private sessions, workshops, events, or activities, including but not limited to Becoming Retreats, for injury or damage resulting from my participation in such activities.
I release all such hosts, instructors, organisers, and participants, their agents, and heirs from any and all actions, causes of action, lawsuits, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for any injury, illness, loss of life, or damage to property associated with my participation.
I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware and agree that it constitutes a complete release of liability for any injuries or damages I may sustain during or as a result of retreats, trainings, classes, private sessions, workshops, events, and activities with Becoming Retreats and all associated hosts, instructors, organisers, and participants.
Nothing in this waiver limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Activities on Retreats, Trainings and Events
I understand that retreats, trainings and events with Becoming Retreats may include activities such as, but not limited to: swimming in the sea, swimming pool, or open water, being on a boat, cold water immersion, surfing or paddleboarding, long walks or hikes, including in hot weather, holotropic breath, breath retention or holding the breath for extended periods during classes. I acknowledge that participation in these activities carries inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, falls, drowning, sun exposure, dehydration, physical exertion, fainting and environmental hazards. I voluntarily choose to participate in these activities, assuming full responsibility for my safety and wellbeing, and release Becoming Retreats, its organisers, instructors, and facilitators from any liability arising from participation in such activities.

Pregnancy Waiver (if relevant)
In addition to the above release, I agree that if I currently am or become pregnant, I release and hold harmless Becoming Retreats, and their supporting instructors, volunteers, childcare workers, and all other persons or entities acting on their behalf, from any and all claims, demands, suits, costs, and charges in connection with or arising out of services offered by Becoming Retreats, including but not limited to personal injury, bodily harm, or property damage. I acknowledge that Becoming Retreats and its supporting instructors, volunteers, childcare workers, and representatives are not trained pregnancy or antenatal professionals, and attendance at non-pregnancy-specific classes is not recommended. I confirm that I have consulted with a medical professional who has advised that attending heated or non-heated, non-pregnancy classes is safe and appropriate for me.

Registered Company: Becoming Retreats Ltd
Company Number: 757333
Registered Office and Service
Address: 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AN

HEALTH AND SAFETY LIABILITY WAIVER