LIVE EVENT/RETREAT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Minnesota Dual Language Educators Retreat
By clicking "I agree," the Participant confirms acceptance of this Live Event/Retreat Participation Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Participant and Dual Language Connections, LLC, a Connecticut Limited Liability Company (“Planner”). This Agreement governs participation in the retreat hosted by the Planner.
This Agreement contains important information. Read it carefully. This Agreement is a legally binding contract for the services provided by Dual Language Connections, LLC, it outlines the details of your upcoming two-day dual language educator retreat (“Retreat”) and defines the parties relationship and responsibilities to each other.
For good and valuable consideration, Participant acknowledges and agrees that he/she has read and understood this Agreement, agrees to be legally bound by it and agrees to purchase a Retreat Package. In exchange, Planner agrees to plan, coordinate, and organize a Retreat on the terms and conditions set forth with details as outlined below.
RETREAT PACKAGE DETAILS.
Retreat Package includes the following:
- Day 1 - Strategies for Effective Instruction Workshops
- Light breakfast and coffee
- Lunch
- Day 2 - Introduction to the Cross-Linguistic Pedagogies Workshops
Retreat Package does not include the following:
- Hotel accommodations
- Transportation to and from
etc.
BOOKING AND FEES.
By clicking "I agree," Participant agrees to the following terms for placing a booking with Dual Language Connections, LLC (the "Planner"):
To complete the booking, Participant must agree to the Retreat Participant Agreement, the Retreat Liability Waiver, and pay the fees as outlined below:
The total non-refundable non-transferable payment of $450 is due upon registration. Participant agrees to make payment via Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Purchase Order.
TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Planner strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance for the Retreat. It is solely Participant’s responsibility to purchase such insurance and it must provide coverage against personal accident, death, medical expenses, medical emergency costs and personal liability. Such travel insurance should also provide coverage for cancellation, curtailment, and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or illness that may affect the Retreat.
CANCELLATION BY PARTICIPANT.
By clicking "I agree," Participant acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:
Once Participant registers for the Retreat, no cancellations will be accepted, and no refunds will be provided for any reason, including for any unused services or meals not used by Participant.
If Participant elects not to participate in any of the services provided during the Retreat, Planner is in no way responsible for providing an alternate activity, and Participant will not be entitled to a refund for any missed portions of the event.
Planner strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance, which may offer full or partial reimbursement in case of cancellation or early departure under specific circumstances.
CANCELLATION BY PLANNER.
Planner reserves the right to cancel the Retreat prior to the start date in the event that an insufficient number of customers are confirmed for the Retreat, due to governmental travel advice, or for any other commercial reason in Planner’s sole discretion. In such an event, Participant will receive a full refund for all funds paid to date. Participant acknowledges and agrees that Planner will in no way be responsible for any additional amounts, including but not limited to airfare, travel documents, travel preparation costs or other losses or damages.
CHANGES BY PARTICIPANT.
Participant may transfer the Retreat booking to another customer up until 24 prior to the Retreat start date. Notifications of any transfer requests must be given in writing to Planner, including the full name and contact details of the new customer, and will be subject to approval by Planner. If the transfer is not approved, cancellation charges as defined in this Agreement will apply.
Participant acknowledges and agrees that if he/she must deviate from the Retreat itinerary for any reason, including but not limited to illness, injury, missing a departure airplane, train or other mode of transportation, etc., Participant will be responsible, in his/her own discretion, to reconnect with the group at the next destination and will be solely responsible for all related expenses.
CHANGES BY PLANNER.
Planner reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes to any and all details of the Retreat, including but not limited to, changes to the Retreat itinerary, services and activities offered during the Retreat, accommodation, modes of transport, etc. and Participant acknowledges and agrees that the details of the Retreat are subject to alteration at any time. Such changes may be made even after the Retreat start date, without prior notice, for any reason deemed commercially necessary by Planner, including but not limited to, safety, weather, availability of tickets, acts or omissions by third party service providers, transport failure, or other circumstances which are beyond Planner’s control and cannot be foreseen. In the event of such changes, Participant acknowledges and agrees, there will be no right to claim compensation and no refund will be due. Planner will make best efforts to minimize the disruption of any such occurrences and will do its best to substitute with an equitable alternative. Participant acknowledges and agrees that making such changes is not a breach of Planner’s obligations under this Agreement and Planner is in no way responsible for Participant’s loss of enjoyment, delays or compensation due to such changes. In any such event, Participant acknowledges and agrees that he/she is solely responsible for all such costs.
Participant may, at any time, in its sole discretion, assign or subcontract the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to any third party, without consent of Participant.
EXTRA COSTS.
Participant understands and agrees that any extra costs incurred during the Retreat—such as transportation, parking, additional meals or snacks, optional materials, or personal purchases—are the sole responsibility of the Participant. These expenses are to be paid directly by the Participant to the appropriate vendor or service provider. Dual Language Connections, LLC is not responsible for covering or reimbursing any such costs.
SAFETY.
If Planner determines that a Participant’s health, safety or well-being is at risk, or observes that Participant has a health condition that renders him/her unsafe to continue participation in the Retreat, Planner may, in her sole discretion terminate this Agreement immediately, with no refund due and no liability on Planner.
Participant acknowledges and agrees not to engage in any illegal act, cause danger or damage to other people or property, or disrupt the learning environment, harass, bully, or intimidate other participants, facilitators, or staff in any way. A violation of this provision, will result in Participant being removed from the Retreat, with no refund due and no liability on Planner.
Participant has reviewed and agrees with the separate Retreat Liability Waiver, attesting that he/she is fit to participate fully in the Retreat, with no limitations due to health or physical fitness.
PRIVACY.
Planner will collect personal information from Participant in order to complete the booking, and will collect and process that data in compliance with Planner’s posted Privacy Policy located at tandemteachers.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated here by reference.
NO WARRANTIES.
The Retreat Package is provided “as is,” and, except for the express warranties in this Agreement, is offered with no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, expectation of course of performance and non-infringement. Participant’s booking of the Retreat is voluntary and Participant agrees not to hold Planner responsible if he/she becomes dissatisfied with the Package.
FORCE MAJEURE.
Dual Language Connections, LLC shall not be liable for any costs or damages due to delay or nonperformance of this Live Event/Retreat Participation Agreement due to a Force Majeure, including acts of God, acts of people, government imposed restrictions and safety measures, quarantines, travel suspensions, and any other event beyond Dual Language Connections, LLC’s control, whether foreseen or unforeseen.
DISCLAIMER, FULL DISCLAIMER INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
Nothing in the Retreat, the Retreat Package or any services provided by third parties during the Retreat is intended to constitute or should be relied upon as medical or mental health advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional or licensed mental health professional. Participant understands that nothing in the Retreat, the Retreat Package or any services provided by third parties during the Retreat is intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness, medical condition or mental or emotional condition. Nothing in the Retreat is intended to be a substitute for consultation, diagnosis, treatment or other professional medical advice from a healthcare professional, nor is it designed to provide Participant with a medical diagnosis, treatment or other medical services. Planner is providing the Retreat only in the capacity as experienced dual language education consultants and professional development facilitators, not as a healthcare professional.
Nothing in the Retreat, the Retreat Package or any services provided by third parties during the Retreat is intended to constitute or should be relied upon as financial, business or legal advice. Participant understands that Planner is not an accountant firm, financial advisor firm, law firm or other licensed business professional firm and is not acting as such. Nothing in the Services is intended to be a substitute for professional advice from an accountant, financial advisor, lawyer or other licensed business professional. Planner is providing the Retreat only in the capacity as a experienced dual language education consultants and professional development facilitators. Dual Language Connections, LLC does not guarantee that Participant will obtain any specific results or earn any money using its recommendations.
Participant has read, understands and consents to be bound by Planner’s full Disclaimer, located at tandemteachers.com/terms-and-conditions, which is incorporated here by reference.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, LIMITED LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION.
Participant has reviewed and agrees to the separate Retreat Liability Waiver including detailed provisions on assumption of risk, limitations of liability and indemnification, which is incorporated here by reference.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION, GOVERNANCE, LITIGATION EXPENSES.
Should any dispute arise between Participant and Planner, it would be preferable to work it out amicably, but if that is not possible, then Participant agrees that the dispute will be resolved by Arbitration, by the American Arbitration Association, in Tolland County, Connecticut. Participant agrees to participate in the arbitration process in good faith, and further agrees that the decision made by the Arbitrator is binding, not subject to appeal, and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction as a judgement of law. Participant understands that any claim must be commenced within one year of the date of the grievance, or forfeited forever.
Participant understands that the only remedy that can be awarded through Arbitration is a refund of payments made to Planner. NO AWARD OF ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR ADDITIONAL DAMAGES MAY BE AWARDED TO PARTICIPANT.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Connecticut as applied to contracts that are executed and performed entirely in Connecticut, regardless of Participant’s location. The exclusive venue for any legal proceeding based on or arising out of this Participant Agreement shall be Tolland County, Connecticut.
If any legal action is brought because of an alleged dispute regarding this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs incurred in pursuing that action, in addition to any other relief to which they are entitled.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT, WAIVER, MODIFICATIONS, SEVERABILITY, ASSIGNMENT.
Participant and Planner agree that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between them and supersedes any and all prior agreements, discussions, correspondence, understandings or proposals. Participant understands that any expectation regarding the Package, which is not specifically included in this Agreement is not included in the Package.
Participant agrees that no waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. Participant agrees that this Participant Agreement is not to be altered, amended, extended or considered waived in any way, except in writing, with an additional Addendum, signed by both Participant and Planner, or by an authorized signatory for either party. If any term of this Agreement is found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
Agreement to Terms
By clicking “I agree” and submitting registration for this Event, the Participant acknowledges and agrees to all terms set forth in this Agreement. This action constitutes a valid and binding form of acceptance in lieu of a handwritten signature.
Participant affirms that they have had the opportunity to consult with an attorney and to contact the Planner with any questions before agreeing to these terms. This Agreement becomes effective upon the Participant’s acceptance via click and does not require further written execution.
EVENT LIABILITY WAIVER
By clicking “I agree” and registering for participation in a Dual Language Connections, LLC event—including but not limited to the retreat and any associated activities (“Event”)—I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms of this agreement. In consideration of my participation, I, as the registrant (“Participant”), on behalf of myself, my heirs, representatives, and assigns, hereby agree to release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Dual Language Connections, LLC, its agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and any other persons or entities acting on its behalf (collectively referred to as “Company”), as follows:
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE.
I hereby release and forever discharge Company from liability from any and all claims resulting in bodily injury, personal injury, accidents, illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from, but not limited to, any and all activities done as part of the Event. I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Company for any injury or death, whether or not caused by their negligence, failure to act or other acts.
I acknowledge and agree that during the Event, I will engage in activities, which will involve certain risks and I acknowledge and agree that these risks cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid them. I explicitly state that my participation is voluntary, I knowingly assume all such risks, and I agree not to sue or make a claim against the Company.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS.
I agree to indemnify, warrant, defend and hold Company harmless from any and all claims, legal actions, liabilities, demands, expenses, damages and costs, including attorney’s fees, that are connected in any way to my participation in the Event. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for personal injury, disability, death and property loss, regardless of the person or entity at fault. I further agree to reimburse the Company for any and all expenses incurred because of any such claims made against them, including any appeals. In the event of my death or disability, these terms will be binding on my estate, heirs, representatives and assigns.
HEALTH AND SAFETY.
I certify that I am physically fit and have no medical conditions or health related issues that would restrict my full participation in the Event. I acknowledge and agree that Dual Language Connections, LLC is in no way responsible to provide medical care to me during the Event. In the event medical care is provided to me, I expressly consent to such medical care, I agree to pay all expenses relating to such medical care, and I release and forever discharge Company from all liability, and voluntarily waive any claims that may arise in connection with such medical care. I acknowledge and agree that Dual Language Connections, LLC is in no way responsible for my personal property during the Event, whether it is lost, stolen or damaged.
INDEPENDENT SERVICES.
Throughout the Event, Dual Language Connections, LLC may use independent third party companies and independent contractors to provide Event related services and activities, including, but not limited to event accommodations and dining (“Independent Services”). I acknowledge and agree that Dual Language Connections, LLC is in no way responsible for any bodily injury, personal injury, accidents, illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from such Independent Services.
GOVERNANCE AND SEVERABILITY.
This Event Liability Waiver (“Agreement”) shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Connecticut as applied to contracts that are executed and performed entirely in Connecticut. The exclusive venue for any legal proceeding based on or arising out of this Agreement shall be Tolland County, Connecticut.
I acknowledge and expressly agree that this Agreement shall be construed to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of Connecticut and if any term of this Agreement is found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
I acknowledge and agree that I have read this Agreement, and I understand that by clicking “I agree”, I am giving up certain rights, including but not limited to, my right to sue. I acknowledge and agree that I am entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily. I acknowledge and agree that my acceptance of this Agreement is intended as an unrestricted and complete release of all liability to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
Media Release
- Photos and videos may be taken during the event. By attending, you grant permission for your image to be used for promotional purposes, unless you opt out by notifying the organizers in writing at [email protected].
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].