THE YOGA PLANTE – TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last updated: [10/01/26]

By booking any class, workshop, training, retreat, or online offering with The Yoga Plante, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

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1. General

• All bookings are subject to availability.

• The Yoga Plante reserves the right to amend schedules, teachers, venues, programmes, or formats where reasonably necessary.

• Such changes do not entitle participants to a refund except where required by law.

• Participation in all offerings is voluntary and undertaken at your own responsibility.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

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2. Retreats – Booking, Cancellation & Responsibility

2.1 Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable

All retreat bookings are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable, except where required by law.

• Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Remaining balances are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• No refunds will be issued for withdrawal, illness, injury, personal circumstances, change of plans, or failure to attend.

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2.2 What Is Included / Excluded

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing:

• Retreat prices do not include flights, visas, travel insurance, airport transfers, tips, or optional excursions.

• Participants are solely responsible for arranging and paying for all travel and related expenses.

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2.3 Passports, Visas & Entry Requirements

It is the sole responsibility of the participant to ensure compliance with all entry requirements, including but not limited to:

• Passport validity

• Visas or permits

• Immigration and customs regulations

The Yoga Plante accepts no responsibility for denied entry, visa refusal, expired passports, or failure to meet entry requirements.

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2.4 Health, Vaccinations & Medical Requirements

Participants are solely responsible for:

• Meeting all health requirements of the destination country

• Obtaining any required or recommended vaccinations

• Complying with airline, government, and local authority health regulations

Failure to meet these requirements does not constitute grounds for a refund or transfer.

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2.5 Mandatory Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all retreats.

• Proof of valid insurance must be provided no later than eight (8) weeks before the retreat start date.

• Insurance must cover, at minimum: medical expenses, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, and interruption.

Failure to provide proof of insurance may result in cancellation of your booking.

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3. Cancellation, Postponement & Rescheduling by The Yoga Plante

3.1 Cancellation by The Yoga Plante

If The Yoga Plante cancels a retreat prior to the start date, participants will be offered a full refund of all amounts paid to The Yoga Plante for the retreat, issued within thirty (30) days of the cancellation date.

This refund applies only to monies paid directly to The Yoga Plante and does not include flights, travel insurance, visas, accommodation booked independently, or any third-party expenses.

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3.2 Postponement or Rescheduling

The Yoga Plante reserves the right to postpone or reschedule a retreat at any time up to eight (8) weeks before the scheduled start date, or later where required due to circumstances beyond reasonable control (including Force Majeure).

In such cases, participants will be offered the option to:

• Transfer their payment to the rescheduled dates, or

• Transfer their payment to another Yoga Plante retreat, subject to availability.

No cash or monetary refunds will be issued for postponements or reschedules, unless The Yoga Plante cancels the retreat entirely or where required by law.

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4. Force Majeure

The Yoga Plante shall not be liable for cancellations, postponements, changes, or interruptions caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Extreme weather or natural disasters

• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or political instability

• Pandemic, epidemic, or public health emergency

• Government restrictions or border closures

• Transport disruption or airline cancellations

• Infrastructure failure or acts of God

In the event of Force Majeure:

• No refunds will be issued for travel-related expenses

• The Yoga Plante is not responsible for flights, accommodation, insurance, visas, or other third-party costs

• Where possible, a non-monetary transfer of retreat payments to a future Yoga Plante retreat may be offered at the sole discretion of The Yoga Plante

Participants are strongly advised to book flexible flights and ensure their travel insurance adequately covers Force Majeure events.

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5. Teacher Trainings

5.1 Refunds & Transfers

All teacher training bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable, except where required by law.

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5.2 Injury, Illness & Completion

If a student is unable to continue physical participation due to injury or illness:

• Observation may be permitted at the discretion of The Yoga Plante

• Where observation is not possible, the student may transfer to the next available training, subject to availability

• Students have twelve (12) months to complete all required modules

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5.3 Private Catch-Up Modules

If private sessions are required to complete missed modules:

• Sessions are charged at £100 per hour, covering the teacher’s time

• Sessions are subject to availability and must be paid in advance

• Certification is awarded only upon completion of all required hours, modules, and assessments

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5.4 Conduct

The Yoga Plante reserves the right to remove any participant from a training for serious or repeated misconduct, including behaviour that is disruptive, disrespectful, or inconsistent with a respectful and inclusive learning environment.

Removal for conduct will result in no refund or transfer.

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6. Classes (In-Person & Online)

• All class packages and memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, except where required by law.

• Packages are valid for 60 days from the date of purchase, unless stated otherwise.

• Cancellations must be made at least 4 hours before the scheduled start time.

• Late cancellations and no-shows forfeit the class credit.

• If a class is cancelled by The Yoga Plante, a credit or refund will be issued.

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7. Code of Conduct

The Yoga Plante is committed to a respectful and inclusive environment.

Harassment, discrimination, bullying, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. Serious or repeated misconduct may result in removal from classes, trainings, or retreats without refund.

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8. Health & Personal Responsibility

Participants confirm that they are physically and mentally fit to participate and will inform teachers of any relevant injuries or conditions.

Participation is at your own responsibility. The Yoga Plante is not responsible for loss, damage, or injury to personal property.

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9. Photography & Media

Photography and video may be taken during classes, trainings, and retreats.

Identifiable images will be used for promotional purposes only with consent. Participants may opt out by notifying The Yoga Plante in writing.

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10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England & Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.

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Final Note

These Terms & Conditions exist to protect the integrity of The Yoga Plante, its teachers, staff, and participants, while ensuring clarity, fairness, and professionalism across all offerings.

Participants are solely responsible for:

• Meeting all health requirements of the destination country

• Obtaining any required or recommended vaccinations

• Complying with airline, government, and local authority health regulations

Failure to meet these requirements does not constitute grounds for a refund or transfer.

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2.5 Mandatory Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all retreats.

• Proof of valid insurance must be provided no later than eight (8) weeks before the retreat start date.

• Insurance must cover, at minimum: medical expenses, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, and interruption.

Failure to provide proof of insurance may result in cancellation of your booking.

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3. Cancellation, Postponement & Rescheduling by The Yoga Plante

3.1 Cancellation by The Yoga Plante

If The Yoga Plante cancels a retreat prior to the start date, participants will be offered a full refund of all amounts paid to The Yoga Plante for the retreat, issued within thirty (30) days of the cancellation date.

This refund applies only to monies paid directly to The Yoga Plante and does not include flights, travel insurance, visas, accommodation booked independently, or any third-party expenses.

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3.2 Postponement or Rescheduling

The Yoga Plante reserves the right to postpone or reschedule a retreat at any time up to eight (8) weeks before the scheduled start date, or later where required due to circumstances beyond reasonable control (including Force Majeure).

In such cases, participants will be offered the option to:

• Transfer their payment to the rescheduled dates, or

• Transfer their payment to another Yoga Plante retreat, subject to availability.

No cash or monetary refunds will be issued for postponements or reschedules, unless The Yoga Plante cancels the retreat entirely or where required by law.

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4. Force Majeure

The Yoga Plante shall not be liable for cancellations, postponements, changes, or interruptions caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Extreme weather or natural disasters

• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or political instability

• Pandemic, epidemic, or public health emergency

• Government restrictions or border closures

• Transport disruption or airline cancellations

• Infrastructure failure or acts of God

In the event of Force Majeure:

• No refunds will be issued for travel-related expenses

• The Yoga Plante is not responsible for flights, accommodation, insurance, visas, or other third-party costs

• Where possible, a non-monetary transfer of retreat payments to a future Yoga Plante retreat may be offered at the sole discretion of The Yoga Plante

Participants are strongly advised to book flexible flights and ensure their travel insurance adequately covers Force Majeure events.

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5. Teacher Trainings

5.1 Refunds & Transfers

All teacher training bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable, except where required by law.

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5.2 Injury, Illness & Completion

If a student is unable to continue physical participation due to injury or illness:

• Observation may be permitted at the discretion of The Yoga Plante

• Where observation is not possible, the student may transfer to the next available training, subject to availability

• Students have twelve (12) months to complete all required modules

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5.3 Private Catch-Up Modules

If private sessions are required to complete missed modules:

• Sessions are charged at £100 per hour, covering the teacher’s time

• Sessions are subject to availability and must be paid in advance

• Certification is awarded only upon completion of all required hours, modules, and assessments

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5.4 Conduct

The Yoga Plante reserves the right to remove any participant from a training for serious or repeated misconduct, including behaviour that is disruptive, disrespectful, or inconsistent with a respectful and inclusive learning environment.

Removal for conduct will result in no refund or transfer.

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6. Classes (In-Person & Online)

• All class packages and memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, except where required by law.

• Packages are valid for 60 days from the date of purchase, unless stated otherwise.

• Cancellations must be made at least 4 hours before the scheduled start time.

• Late cancellations and no-shows forfeit the class credit.

• If a class is cancelled by The Yoga Plante, a credit or refund will be issued.

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7. Code of Conduct

The Yoga Plante is committed to a respectful and inclusive environment.

Harassment, discrimination, bullying, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. Serious or repeated misconduct may result in removal from classes, trainings, or retreats without refund.

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8. Health & Personal Responsibility

Participants confirm that they are physically and mentally fit to participate and will inform teachers of any relevant injuries or conditions.

Participation is at your own responsibility. The Yoga Plante is not responsible for loss, damage, or injury to personal property.

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9. Photography & Media

Photography and video may be taken during classes, trainings, and retreats.

Identifiable images will be used for promotional purposes only with consent. Participants may opt out by notifying The Yoga Plante in writing.

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10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England & Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.

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Final Note

These Terms & Conditions exist to protect the integrity of The Yoga Plante, its teachers, staff, and participants, while ensuring clarity, fairness, and professionalism across all offerings.