Consisting of:
Terms and Conditions
-Refund and Transfer Policy
-Waiver of Liability Assumptions of Risk, Indemnity Agreement, and Release
Privacy Policy
Health Privacy Policy
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This agreement is entered into by The Art of Living - Germany (Art of Living Germany e.V.) on behalf of itself and its affiliates and licensors (“Organization”).
I understand that any benefits derived from this program depend upon the extent of my participation. I accept full responsibility for the outcome of taking this program and I willingly agree to follow all instructions and participate fully.
I will not disclose the content of this program to anyone. I will not attempt to instruct others in the techniques used in this program unless and until I have received the relevant Organization teacher training and have been certified by the Organization to teach this program.
I acknowledge that I am not authorized to release the contents of any programs or any parts thereof provided to me by the Organization to any third party without the written authorization of the Organization. I confirm that the Organization’s techniques and exercises I learn constitute private and confidential information and I will not (1) share this information with or teach this information to others except with the prior written permission of the Organization or (2) practice the techniques and exercises outside of the Organization program environment except as otherwise instructed by my Organization teacher. I further acknowledge that the contents of Organization programs constitute the proprietary intellectual property of the Organization, and that I may be liable under applicable law for any unlawful use, disclosure, copying, modification or creation of derivative works of such contents except as explicitly authorized by the Organization.
Notwithstanding anything stated to the contrary in the foregoing, nothing contained herein shall apply to any confidential information, program content or technique of Organization which is or subsequently becomes readily available to the public other than by breach by the receiving party of the undertakings in this User Agreement; or is approved for release by written authorization of the Organization.
I grant unrestricted rights to the Organization to use my image, name, voice and likeness for written, audio and/or visual presentations on behalf of the Organization. I understand that the written, audio and/or visual presentations may be used in print, broadcast and online promotions to advance the purposes of the Organization around the world. If I wish to withhold or withdraw this grant of rights, I may do so by writing to the Organization at j.matthiessen@artofliving.de.
This agreement is governed by the laws of Germany and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts in Germany. Any failure to enforce any provision of this agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof or of any other provision hereof.
Refund and Transfer Policy
A cancellation and refund of booked courses or events to the participant is only possible under the following circumstances:
Cancellation of a course can only be submited in written form. Cancellations and requests for refunds have to be directed to the following Adress: FAX (with date and signature) to: Die Art of Living Germany e.V., FAX Nr. +49 7804 901 924; or by Email: kontakt@artofliving.de.
For cancellations, every refund is subject to a processing fee (cancellation fee). A credit for later courses is not possible.
Cancellation fees (for courses, accomodation, services, events) are graded as follows, and apply from the time of reception of the cancellation request:
I: 100% from the start date of the course and after
II: 50% when 1-2 days before the start of the course
III: 20% when 3-7 days before the start of the course
IV: 10% when 8-14 days before the start of the course
V: 5% when longer than 14 days before the start of the course
VI: After the start of a course, no refunds are possible.
Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Indemnity Agreement, and Release
IN CONSIDERATION for being permitted to participate in any way in any program provided by the Organization (as defined above), I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:
1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of Organization programs and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such programs. If, at any time, I believe or are advised that the conditions of an Organization program to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation.
2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS INVOLVE RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY ("Risks"); (b) these Risks may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the programs, the conditions in which the programs take place, or THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE "RELEASEES" NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS or SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation in an Organization program.
3. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE or hold responsible in any manner whatsoever, the Organization, its affiliates, administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, other participants, officials, owners and lessees of premises on which the programs are conducted, (each of the forgoing shall be considered one of the RELEASEES herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE ACTS, OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE; AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may be incurred as the result of such claim.
By selecting “yes,” I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS, HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO IT, HAVE AGREED TO IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE, AND I INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID, THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
HEALTH PRIVACY POLICY
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE TO US WILL BE USED. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
The Organization (as defined above) understands that your health-related information is personal and confidential. This is a notice of our privacy policy with regard to any health-related information that you provide to us (the “Policy”). This Policy will be followed by all Organization teachers, employees, staff, volunteers, agents and service providers. Please note that while you may deal with the local entity providing programs in your country, the Organization is the data controller in respect of your information and the local entity is acting as a service provider/agent on behalf of the Organization.
Our pledge to you
We will maintain the confidentiality of your health-related information as follows:
We will take such measures as may be required under the applicable law to maintain the security of your health-related data
Except as expressly set out in this Policy, we will not disclose your health-related information to any third party except with your prior written authorization, as required by law or in case of a medical emergency, as described below.
How we may use health-related information about you
For medical reasons, it is recommended that individuals with certain health conditions not take certain programs. Information collected via the Organization health information questionnaire assists the Organization in determining your suitability for particular programs. This information may also be used in case of a medical emergency, in which case we may disclose medical information about you to medical personnel directly involved with your care. From time to time the Organization may disclose your medical information to agents and service providers acting on its behalf. Such agents and service providers may be located in your own country or overseas. The Organization has appropriate contractual arrangements in place with such agents and service providers to ensure that your medical information remains adequately protected in accordance with applicable laws. The Organization’s agents and service providers will only use your medical information for the purposes set out in this Policy.
Your responsibility
The Organization is committed to teaching simple and effective techniques for reducing stress, resolving conflict and improving health. However, we are not medical professionals or specialists. Therefore, the health-related information we collect from you is supplementary to determining how our programs can be most beneficial for you. If you have any health questions and/or pre-existing health conditions, please consult your physician prior to participating in any of our programs. You are entitled to receive a copy of any health-related information that the Organization holds about you and to have any inaccurate information amended or erased.
