In consideration of being able to participate in Travel Small Adventure Big and/or Megan Phinney's (herein referred to TSAB/MP) events, retreats, adventures, programs, and/or services, I hereby agree to release and hold harmless TSAB/MP and all of its affiliated organizations including companies, contractors, assistants, agents, employees, volunteers, and each of their respective insurance carriers for any and all liability and/or claims for injury or death or damage to property arising from any activity as part of any event, retreat, adventure, program, and/or service either hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP. Reference to an activity includes, but is not limited to:
- Hiking, climbing, walking, traveling, camping, overnight accommodations, transportation, ATVing, cycling biking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, ziplining, snow shoeing, yoga, multi-sport activities, equipment rentals, borrowing equipment, and all other activities that are either hosted or sponsored by TSAB/MP.
I acknowledge that any activities hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP involve both known and unknown risks. The known risks include, but are not limited to:
- Physical exertion or condition; weather conditions, lightning, other forces of nature; vehicular traffic, transportation accidents or incidents; road and trail hazards; natural and man-made hazards; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, high altitude, or consumption of food and beverage; housing/accommodation and food conditions; accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies; theft or criminal activities; animals; falling, tripping, and slipping; water related injuries, drowning; equipment failure, improper use of equipment; collision with natural or man-made objects, or other people; uneven, slippery surfaces, or variations in terrain; cliffs, timbers, stumps, plants, trees, tree wells, forest growth, rocks, debris, obstacles; fatigue, exhaustion, dehydration; possible exposure, spreading, or contracting of any illness, virus, etc; and negligence of others.
I understand that the examples of the activities and risks above are not complete and that the activities may be dangerous and include other risks. I am voluntarily participating in any and all activities and voluntarily assume all risks of injury and/or death.
I agree not to sue or bring any claim against TSAB/MP on any basis, including but not limited to, claims of negligence, negligence per se, wrongful death, or breach of warranty. I understand that this release includes a release of all claims even if they involve statutory violations or the negligent action or inactions of TSAB/MP.
I'll have a great time in rain, snow, shine, or whatever else mother nature brings our way! I'll check the weather to prepare and pack accordingly. TSAB/MP does provide a recommended packing list and will contact you, as soon as possible if additional or alternative gear or clothing is recommended.
I understand that any event, retreat, adventure, program, and/or service either hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP is nonrefundable. TSAB/MP cannot pay any expenses, costs or losses incurred by me if I cancel/transfer my booking.
Should I decide to transfer my reservation to another person please advise TSAB/MP of this change, in writing to travelsmalladventurebig@gmail.com, as soon as possible. If I am part of a group reservation with a shared room and/or shared bed, I understand TSAB/MP will need all reservation members to agree to the change. There may be a small fee for transferring your place, and your replacement must complete a registration form.
If I or my transportation, flight, etc. is delayed, canceled, does not/can not arrive on time, or I can no longer participate at anytime before or during the event, retreat, adventure program and/or services hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP, TSAB/MP will do their best to accommodate me, and understand TSAB/MP cannot accept liability. I understand there are other participants and an itinerary to keep which cannot be unreasonably held up. If additional accommodations are needed, I will pay all costs related to those accommodations and related transport, and release, defend, and indemnify TSAB/MP for any costs incurred for such accommodations and transport, and any claims regarding accommodation and/or transport, including claims regarding failure to provide accommodations and/or transport.
In cases of any illness, death, force majeure, etc., or other reasons in/out of my control that prevent my attendance, participation, etc. TSAB/MP will not be able to refund any monies paid. It is my own responsibility to ensure that I am adequately insured for my travel and stay, if I so choose to do so. It is also my responsibility to ensure that I have adequate documentation, passports and visas in place to travel, if I am going to or coming from another country.
If the minimum number of participants required for a particular event, retreat, adventure, program, and/or service either hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP is not reached, as a last resort, TSAB/MP may have to cancel. In such circumstances, TSAB/MP will give you the option to either move your reservation to an alternative date or receive a full refund of any reservation fees already paid to TSAB/MP. In such circumstances, TSAB/MP is not responsible for any other costs incurred to me, such as travel fees. TSAB/MP recommends that I do not book my travel until I have received full confirmation at least 45+ days prior to the event, retreat, adventure, program, and/or service either hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP, and that I get appropriate travel insurance.
TSAB/MP begins planning and making arrangements/reservations many months in advance. Unforeseen circumstances may arise where TSAB/MP may need to make minor adjustments to the details/itinerary both before and after they have been confirmed. For example, a facilitator may become ill and TSAB/MP would need to find an alternative facilitator for the same activity, or find a suitable alternative activity in its place. Another example, an activity was meant to be held outdoors but the weather is not conducive, the event may be moved inside. TSAB/MP has yet to experience a minor/major change in their details/itinerary, but if they do need to make a major change, TSAB/MP will contact me as soon as possible, using the contact information I provided in this registration form, to inform me of this change and give me a choice of the following options: agree to the changes, make alternative arrangements, move my reservation to an alternative date, or receive a full refund of my reservation already paid to TSAB/MP, less any credit card fees.
I accept responsibility for my own conduct. I will be kind, polite and courteous to myself and to all others. I will limit my alcohol intake so that I do not become drunk or rowdy. People come on a retreat to relax and feel at ease. If TSAB/MP or the accommodation owner feels that I am behaving in such a way as to cause danger, damage or upset to any other person or the property, they reserve the right to terminate my right to stay, and will ask me to leave either immediately, or (in the case of it being night time) the next morning. In such a circumstance, no refund will be made and I will be responsible for paying any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination. I will be responsible for making full payment for any damage or loss I cause. Payment will be made to TSAB/MP, the supplier or facilitator or the accommodation owner to whom the monies are owed. I will be responsible for any claims subsequently made to TSAB/MP due to my actions.
TSAB/MP is not responsible for any damages or losses made to my person or personal affects, nor are they liable for any injuries I sustain through my own actions or through not telling them of any health issues relating to the resulting injury prior to the activity.
I am responsible for my own medical needs and requirements. It is my responsibility to inform TSAB/MP of all my past, present and potential health issues. Should I not be able to access an activity, TSAB/MP will try their best to meet my needs wherever it is reasonably possible.It is otherwise my own discretion to determine that I can safely engage with an activity, without injury.
I authorize TSAB/MP to call my emergency contacts and/or call for medical care and/or transport me, if in the opinion of TSAB/MP or its personnel, such care is needed, and I will pay all costs associated with medical care and related transport, and release, defend, and indemnify TSAB/MP for any costs incurred for such medical care and transport, and any claims regarding medical care and/or transport, including claims regarding failure to provide medical care and/or transport.
Attendance at the retreat is not therapy or counseling. Should emotional-issues or challenges arise from the activities in the retreat, TSAB/MP is not equipped to provide counseling or any other additional mental health service as support. I will consider my own ability to deal with anything that may arise.
Participants, TSAB/MP, and/or facilitators may take photographs which may be shared on social media, promotional materials, etc. If I do not wish to have my face included in such photographs, please inform TSAB/MP ahead of the event, retreat, adventure, program, and/or service either hosted by or sponsored by TSAB/MP.
The content of the activities, events and the retreat in general are for my own personal use only; copying and replication of the content or materials is not permitted and I will not pass on any material to a third party.
I agree that I will be personally liable for and will pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by TSAB/MP in defending any lawsuits or claims covered by this release or any activity of mine with TSAB/MP. I agree that under no circumstance will TSAB/MP ever be responsible for any of my attorney fees or any other fees.
I agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TSAB/MP from any lawsuits or claims brought by any third persons that involved, in any manner, my actions or inactions.
This release is binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. I agree that this release shall be binding upon my assignees, heirs, next of kin, executors, personal representatives, etc. and I agree that they cannot bring any claim or action against TSAB/MP, and in such circumstances, they are also considered "I" in all the clauses of this release.