RETREAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - PORTUGAL

By booking your spot on the retreat through Catharina Kuhl Yoga, you agree to the below terms and conditions, including the terms and conditions and safety disclaimer of The Rectory House Somerset as laid out below.

BOOKING

  • Payment must be made via bank transfer as detailed in your booking email.

  • Reserve your spot by paying a non-refundable deposit as detailed on the respective retreat info page.

  • By paying your deposit, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions laid out here, and to the retreat venues terms and conditions, and that these apply to your booking.

  • To benefit from the Super Early Bird or Early bird rate, the remainder of the balance is due by the date indicated on the respective retreat information section, otherwise the regular rate will apply.

  • For the regular rate, the full balance is due as indicated on the respective retreat information section.

  • Bookings made on or after 10 August 2026 must be paid in full.

  • Payment plans are available, please contact me prior to booking.

  • Your booking is only secured when your payment has been received in full.

  • I reserve the right to offer discretionary discounts and this does not affect the status of any guests who have paid the full price and no discount will then become due to them.

TRAVEL

  • The nearest airport is Faro, Portugal.

  • You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements at your own costs.

  • I will suggest flight options and can connect you to share taxi costs from the airport and back. For up to 4 people this is currently around EUR25 per car, for up to 8 EUR40

  • I am not liable for any missed part of the retreat due to delays or cancellations of your travel arrangements

  • Please take out your own travel insurance

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations made by you

  • All cancellations must be made in writing to catharinakuhlyoga@gmail.com

  • Your deposit is non-refundable

  • If you cancel after 9 Feb 2026, 40% of your first installment and 100% of the second installment if already paid (not including the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded

  • If you cancel after 10 Jun 2026, 30% of your first installment and 100% of the second installment if already paid (not including the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded. Should there be a wait list and your spot can be filled from this wait list or you have someone to take your spot, 100% of your fee not including the non-refundable deposit will be refunded.

  • If you cancel after 10 Aug 2026, no refund is due unless your space can be filled from the wait list or by you, in which case 50% of your fee not including the non-refundable deposit will be refunded.

Cancellations made by me

  • If the retreat is cancelled or there is a change of date, you are entitled to transfer any payments to another retreat, or to request a full refund

  • Any travel costs, loss of work etc. linked to a cancellation of a retreat remain your sole responsibility and are not covered by this cancellation policy

HEALTH & SAFETY

  • At all times participants must comply with the rules and safety instructions provided to them by Catharina Kuhl Yoga and venue to protect the health and safety of all in attendance.

  • All classes, workshops, activities and use of facilities at the retreat venue are undertaken at your own risk.

  • If you suffer from a known medical condition or are in any doubt about your health, please consult professional medical advice before booking. You must inform me of any such condition or concern that you may have before attending the classes. You must also inform me if you are pregnant or are taking any medication. I will not, under any circumstances, be held responsible for physical or mental health, injury, loss or death, howsoever arising, during and after your stay.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure that your physical condition is appropriate to the activities relevant to the holiday that you are booking.

  • Food will be provided by the retreat venue. You must inform me of any dietary requirements and allergies prior to the retreat.

  • A health questionnaire will be sent to you no later than 4 weeks prior to the retreat that you agree to complete.

  • Please take out your own travel insurance.

  • I am not responsible for the vaccination status and/or risks associated with the transmission or exposure of COVID-19 or any other illness. The Company reserves the right to implement COVID-19 secure measures at their total discretion.

  • I do not take any responsibility for the safekeeping, loss or damage of your valuables.

PRIVACY POLICY

  • Any personal information including your contact details and your health will be kept strictly confidential.

  • You may be required to sign a safety disclaimer by the retreat venue, which may include your contact details.

  • In the event that you book additional services (e.g. massages) with external providers, your name and preferred means of contact may be shared with them.

  • You agree to keep any information about other participants confidential.

  • You will be required to provide details for an emergency contact. This contact will be kept strictly confidential, and I will only use this contact in emergencies. I will only share this contact with the retreat venue or other third parties if absolutely required in the event of an emergency.

  • I do not hold and debit or credit card details and all payments will be made by bank transfer.

  • All GDPR rights apply.


LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This condition sets out our entire financial liability (including any liability for the acts or omissions of our employees, teachers, consultants and suppliers) to you in respect of: (a) any breach of our Contract; (b) any use made by you of the Retreat or the services we provide to or arrange for you; and (c) any representation, statement or tortuous act or omission (including negligence) arising under or in connection with our Contract or the Retreat

  • All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from this Contract.

  • Nothing in these Conditions limits or excludes my liability: (a) for death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or (b) for any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

  • My total liability to you in relation to you in tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise arising in connection with this Contract and the Retreat shall be limited to the price you pay to me.

GENERAL

All participants are expected to be respectful and kind to each other, respecting each others privacy and rights. I reserve the right to remove any participant from the retreat should I consider that there has been inappropriate behaviour. Bullying, racism or sexism of any kind will not be tolerated.

Although I take every reasonable care to ensure that nothing untoward occurs during your stay, I accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any injury, loss, accident, death, delay, inconvenience, damage or irregularity arising, howsoever caused (to the fullest extent permitted by law). I do not accept responsibility whatsoever for events beyond my control. Similarly I do not accept responsibility for breakdown in the supply of water, gas or electricity or access to the retreat amenities. Together with the retreat venue, I will however endeavor to arrange for such problems to be resolved as promptly as possible. Our Contract and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the accommodation or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with our Contract or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims). If any part of our Contract is deemed by the laws of England and Wales, to be unfair or unjust, the remainder of our Contract shall remain valid.

IMPORTANT NOTE - EVENTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL
Events beyond our control include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks, technical problems with transport including changes due to rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline or alteration of the airline or aircraft type, closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, theft and any other similar events.

TERMS & CONDITIONS AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER - TBC