Terms and conditions

The event organiser is Dr Alka Patel/Lifestyle first

Registration

Entrance to online or in-person events or retreats organised by Dr Alka Patel/Lifestyle First are valid only for registrants.

Events are professional events and entrance is for over 18-year-olds only.

The organiser reserves the right to decline entry or insist that any attendee leaves any event for any reason.

For the benefit of everyone at event/retreats, we reserve the right to accept or reject any participant at any time without liability.

In the event, that a participant is disruptive to the harmony of any events/retreats, we may without any obligation to pay a refund or any other amount whatsoever, expel such participant from any event/retreat.

We will carry no responsibility or liability for any participant who leaves any retreat/event prior to its conclusion or for any activity undertaken by any participant which is not included on any retreat/event itinerary.

The organiser has the right to retract a ticket from any registrations who do not meet the attendee criteria.

Registrants who cannot attend can substitute another person by contacting the organisers. Each booking needs to be accompanied by the individuals email address that will be verified. All attendees must bring photo ID and carry it with them while at the venue otherwise admission to the event may be denied.

Payment & acceptance of terms & conditions

To reserve your place on one of our events/retreats please complete the payment form. Payment is due upon booking your place. There is no admittance to the event unless payment has been received in full.

We do not allow retrospective bookings or discounts - once a registration has been completed, that is the final price deemed payable to the event organiser.

We will consider acceptance of Terms and Conditions by any Customer who has made a part or complete payment for the service. You are not required to sign these terms and conditions to be in acceptance of them. You will be sent a separate medical waiver form where required.

Cancellation by registrant

If you wish to cancel your place on an event/retreat you must notify us by email 30 days prior to the start date of the event/retreat you are booked on. Please send your email to retreats@dralkapatel.com. Once we’ve received your notice within the 30-day period, cancellation will take effect and payment will be refunded in full. If it is less than 30 days until you are due to attend the retreat/event, we operate a no refund policy. Due to the nature of the business and the costs that are incurred immediately upon a customer’s acceptance and payment, we reserve the right not to refund monies under any circumstances. You are responsible for any other costs incurred, including travel costs. We do not accept liability for travel costs. A substitute delegate who meets attendee criteria can be named at any time before the event starts and no fees will be applied to this.

Cancellation by event organiser

We will do our best to make sure all our events/retreats run without disruption. However, your safety is our priority. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the complete retreat the event organiser will make a full refund but disclaim any further liability. The event organizer will not offer refunds to delegates due to an incident or a situation involving force majeure whether it be due to natural disaster, illness, civil unrest, or any other unforeseen circumstance out of our hands. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation should you not be considered to be medically safe for the retreat. In this case your payment will be returned.

It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the event organiser to change the contents and timings of the programme, the speakers, the date or the venue.

Acknowledgement of risks - assumption of responsibility

Although we have taken reasonable steps to ensure safety, participants at retreats/events acknowledge that activities may carry some risks, including certain risks which cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the event/retreat activities We are not liable for any accidental injury, illness or in extreme cases, permanent trauma, disability or death or damage to or loss of property. Throughout the retreats/events, participants are responsible for their own safety. Participation in the retreats/events is purely voluntary, no one is forcing participation and participation is elected with full knowledge of the inherent risks.

Release and waiver of liability personal release

By agreeing to the terms outlined here and elsewhere on the website of Dr Alka Patel, participants release and discharge their rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of participation on a retreat or event, including but not limited to damages as a result of unexpected occurrences including those from weather, local political situations, wildlife, or uncontrollable acts of nature, including the risk of death. Participants release Dr Alka Patel and Lifestyle First, including it’s directors, employees, contractors, guides, and partners from liability for personal injury, illness, emotional damage, incurred travel expenses or property damages.

Photography and film

We employ official photographers and film crew to take photos and film at our in-person events/retreats. Recordings are made of online events. The photos and footage will feature in promotional materials for this event and in the future. By registering for any event/retreat you consent to images and footage of you being used in promotional material for this event and in the future.

Privacy

See full privacy policy.

When you register for any events/retreats, you are consenting for your personal data being provided to any sponsors or partners of the event with the personal information – name, address, telephone, email- you submitted when registering. They may use this data to contact you or for marketing their goods or services or for statistics and analytics. Their use of personal data is subject to the provisions of GDPR.

Inclusions

For events/retreats we will list what is included and not included on the appropriate webpage of Dr Alka Patel. Travel costs, travel/vehicle insurance and alcohol are not included in the payment of any events/retreats. Meals include breakfast and dinner. Any additional food/snacks are not included and may be purchased at your own cost.