Philosophers Camp Terms & Conditions 2020

Release of Liability Thank you for participating in the 2020 Philosophers Camp (“Event”), which consists of either a day retreat, a seven-day, five-day or four-day weekend, offered by Philosophers Camp, LLC and facilitated by a combination of Christine Powers, Daniel Gutierrez, and others to be named (“Teachers") with the support of volunteers. The Event provides the opportunity for participants to explore their spirituality, see the landscape of the Mountain Retreat at Kibby Creek in the Town of Johnsburg, NY or Catalina Spiritual Retreat Center in Pisac, Peru or other locations TBA and surrounds and join other Event participants for the Event. By participating in the Event you agree to the following:

The information presented is educational and entertaining in nature and is provided as general information and is not medical or psychological advice. You understand this experiential Event focuses on personal growth and sacred tourism and is not to be considered treatment for any physical, emotional, or mental disorder. You agree to consult with your health care providers for medical, emotional, or psychological problems or issues. You understand that Philosophers Camp, LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or prediction regarding any outcome for you during or after the Event. You understand that you may voluntarily reveal personal information and you waive your rights of privacy and confidentiality.

You acknowledge that you have voluntarily applied to participate in the event designated above. You are voluntarily participating in the retreat with knowledge that travel involves numerous risks and dangers including, but not limited to, a risk of illness, injury or death, which may be caused by: forces of nature, civil unrest, terrorism, road conditions, injuries inflicted by animals, insects, reptiles or plants, trails, hotels, vehicles, boats or other means of conveyance; high altitude accident, accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or the availability of medical supplies; and the lack of adequacy of medical attention once provided. You assume the risk of negligence on the part of Philosophers Camp, LLC, Christine Powers, Larry Powers, Daniel Gutierrez, their affiliated organizations and any/no employees, teachers, volunteers or other agencies in connection with said retreat.

YOU HEREBY ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF ILLNESS, INJURY, EMOTIONAL TRAUMA OR DEATH

You agree and understand the Event may be photographed and/or recorded and that Philosophers Camp, LLC shall have rights in and to such photographs and/or recording, including the copyright. Copyright shall include, and not be limited to, the right to use and publish and reproduce, modify, and display photography and/or recordings for promotional purposes. You grant Philosophers Camp, LLC the rights, without compensation to you, to photograph and/or record you while participating in the Event and you waive any right in any photograph and/or recording. You do have the option to opt-out of any photography and filming and can do so by sending an email to christine@philosopherscamp.com prior to the start of the Event. You understand that your participation in the Event is strictly voluntary, at your own risk, and that you freely choose to participate. You agree to take full responsibility for your self-care and safety.

You agree and understand that this Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions (“Agreement”) are intended to be a complete unconditional release of liability and assumption of risk to the greatest extent permitted by law in the State of New York. You represent that you're competent and able to understand the consequences of participating in the Event and that you are an adult under the laws of the municipality of your residence and you have the right to enter into this agreement.

Any and all matters in dispute between the parties to this Agreement, whether arising from or relating to the Agreement itself, or arising from alleged extra-contractual facts prior to, during, or subsequent to the Agreement, including, without limitation, fraud, misrepresentation, negligence or any other alleged tort or violation of the contract, shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of Warren County in the State of New York in the United States. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, it is agreed that the balance of the Agreement shall continue in full force and affect.

By completing your registration process, you acknowledge that you have completely read and understand all aspects of this Agreement and you agree to all of the terms and conditions. This Agreement shall be binding upon you and your heirs, family, legal representative, successors, and assigns. You and your heirs agree to fully release, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend, Philosophers Camp, LLC, Christine Powers, independent contractors Barbara Wittmann or Daniel Gutierriez, any independent contractors providing any support services, volunteers, and others associated with them from all claims or liability, of whatsoever kind, and for any damage or injury which you may incur arising at any time as a result of your voluntary decision to participate in the Event.

If any portion of this agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. Under no circumstances shall Philosophers Camp, LLC be liable to any retreat participant for more than the land cost of the retreat applied for on this document. You waive any charge-back rights and, in the event of dispute, requests for a refund will be made using the procedures described under the “Refund & Cancellation Policy” section below. All applications are subject to acceptance by Philosophers Camp, LLC. Upon acceptance of your application and a completed registration process, this agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into at the Town of Johnsburg in New York and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of New York.

Refund & Cancellation Policy Requests for refunds must be sent by email to christine@philosopherscamp.com. The policy is:

Registration is secured with a $500 US (denominations are in US Dollar) non-refundable deposit as we have vendors and commitments to make months in advance of the actual Event(s).
Any cancellation after seven (7) days from the date of registration will result in a total loss of the $500 deposit.
50% of any payments made above the $500 deposit are refundable until 120 days out from commencement of Event.
25% of any payments made above the $500 deposit are refundable until 90 days out from commencement of Event.
At 89 days out, all tuition paid becomes non-refundable.
Full payment must be made by 60 days out unless other arrangements are made.
Between 60 and 30 days out, application of full tuition paid may be applied to another 2020 Philosophers Camp Event if there are open spots remaining or toward a Philosophers Camp in 2021 or a program at Catalina Retreat Center in Peruif your tuition is for the 2020 Philsophers Camp in Peru. Tuition is not refundable.
Closer than 30 days out, application of one-half of tuition paid may be applied to another 2020 Philosophers Camp Event if there are open spots remaining or toward a Philosophers Camp in 2021 or a program at Catalina Retreat Center in Peru if your tuition is for the 2020 Philosophers Camp in Peru. Tuition is not refundable.
Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended whenever making travel plans. We strongly recommend you secure it. There are many companies to choose from online. One we recommend you explore is Travel Guard by AIG.
Philosophers Camp, LLC reserves the right to cancel the retreat if it is not meeting the retreat minimum.
Philosophers Camp, LLC reserves the right to cancel any Event prior to departure for any reason whatsoever, including an insufficient number of participants or logistical problems (e.g. acts of God, war, strikes, etc.), which may impede retreat operations. The refund of all payments as described in the paragraph below shall release Philosophers Camp, LLC from any further liability. An event cancellation due to insufficient numbers would normally occur at least a month prior to departure, unless acts of God, war, strikes or other events impede our departure causing large numbers of participants to cancel participation on the journey in the last days before departure.
Philosophers Camp, LLC must make substantial payments to suppliers (including providers of land travel) far in advance of the scheduled date on the event. If the event is cancelled due to forces beyond our control (acts of God, war, labor strikes, earthquake, flooding, etc.), Philosophers Camp, LLC will promptly refund the portion of the retreat cost not advanced to suppliers. Philosophers Camp, LLC will use its best efforts to recover advance payments as promptly as possible, and will refund to you the amount recovered, if any. However, Philosophers Camp, LLC does not guarantee recovery of any or all of the advance payments made.