RETREAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.   It is the customer’s responsibility to check the reservation and ensure that the particulars contained therein are correct.

2. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit in the sum of $500 will be kept for all bookings.

3.   If choosing payment plan option and the balance is not received 6 weeks prior to the retreat start date, Mel Wells reserves the right to cancel the reservation and retain the deposit.

4.   In the event of cancellation by the customer, regardless of the circumstances, the following refund fees, minus the $500 deposit, apply. The deposit is non-refundable, as mentioned in 2:

   Cancellation 6 weeks or less before due arrival date, 0% refund

   Cancellation 7 to 11 weeks before due arrival date, 25% refund

   Cancellation 12 to 16 weeks before due arrival date, 50% refund

   Cancellation more than 16 weeks before due arrival date, 100% refund

5.   Due to situations beyond our control, Mel Wells reserves the right to change bookings and shall inform the customer as soon as possible. Alternative arrangements may be offered but we do not accept responsibility for any costs incurred, including airfare.

6.   Mel Wells is not held liable for flight costs.

7.   The customer shall not use the property except for permitted use and shall not use the property for any offensive, noisy, dangerous, illegal, entertainment, immoral or improper purposes. The customer agrees not to bring alcohol or drugs into the premises under any circumstances.

8.  The customer shall keep all retreat fixtures, fittings, furniture and effects in a clean and good condition and shall replace any articles which are destroyed or missing with articles of a similar kind and of equal value.

9.  Mel Wells reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate use of the property or any of its facilities by the customer in the event of any breach of these terms and conditions. The customer will be required to vacate the property and Mel Wells shall not refund payment or accept any consequential liability damages or loss.

10.  Mel Wells retains all copyright licence rights and sole exclusive ownership of the information, photographs and material displayed on its website. The material may not be modified, copied or used in any other way.

11.  Any user of the website has to be 18 years of age or older and agrees to be entirely financially responsible for all charges and other fees arising from use of the website.

12.  It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has all the relevant travel documentation and arrives at the airport in time.

13.  Mel Wells can accept no responsibility for delay or cancellation of any flights, train, buses or other forms of transport.

14.  Mel Wells reserves the right to alter any facility accommodation or activity.

15.  In the event that the customer decides to downgrade their accommodation after monies have been paid, the customer will not be entitled to any refund. If the customer wishes to upgrade the new price will apply.

16.  The customer must comply fully with all and any health and safety regulations introduced by Mel Wells. Customers who have injuries or illnesses are advised to seek doctor’s advice if practicing yoga. Mel Wells is not liable for any injuries to the customer in his/her use of our facilities or participation in activities. A customer must always stop and rest if he/she is feeling any pain or sickness and inform the teacher of any previous injuries.

17.  Mel Wells cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions or valuables of the customer.

18.  In the event of a customer having any complaint then he/she will not discuss this with any third party and shall notify Mel and her team as soon as possible.

19.  Mel Wells shall not be liable for any failures beyond its control. This covers natural disasters, war, ‘acts of God’, closure of airports, civil strife, accidents or failure to perform by third parties, including suppliers and subcontractors.  

20. Mel Wells accepts no liability for loss, damage, injury or illnesses which may be received during the customers stay or travelling to and from Retreats.

21.  We recommend that all customers have adequate travel, cancellation and medical insurance for the duration of the trip.

22.  These terms and conditions shall be governed by English Law and the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in all matters regarding them.