Additional Waiver, Release and Responsibilities
This waiver, release and acknowledgement of responsibilities is unfortunately necessary during this unique time of the Covid 19 pandemic. By signing up for and or attending any Young Rich & Rooted retreat/event you agree to be bound by the terms of this document. We understand these times are challenging, however, these provisions are necessary to protect all attendees and staff members of Young Rich & Rooted.
Testing For and Symptoms of Covid 19. All participants must get tested for Covid 19 within one week of the departure of the retreat. The results of this test must be negative to attend the retreat. Also, you agree you will not attend the retreat if you have any symptoms of Covid 19 prior to the departure of the trip. These symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea (these, along with symptoms outline in the following link and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control shall be collectively referred to as the “Symptoms”.) More information on symptoms of Covid 19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Symptoms During the Retreat. In the event you develop any Symptoms during the retreat you must immediately leave the retreat and follow protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control. We understand this may result in you incurring significant expenses associated with separate accommodation and travel, however, you understand these expenses are not the responsibility of Young Rich & Rooted and must be incurred by you. You agree to be fully honest with Young Rich & Rooted staff in regard to any Symptoms you may develop and agree to comply with a request by Young Rich & Rooted staff to depart as determined by Young Rich & Rooted staff in their sole discretion. As provided below, this is why we strongly urge everyone to get travel insurance covering these and other expenses prior to departure.
Procedures During the Retreat. During the retreat Young Rich & Rooted may, but need not, endeavor to practice social distancing and wearing of masks when traveling in close proximity. You agree to comply with all requests of Young Rich & Rooted staff during the retreat related to these procedures. Any such procedures implemented by Young Rich & Rooted are not a guaranty you will not be exposed to Covid 19 and you understand you are responsible for taking any precautions you deem necessary and providing your own personal protective equipment during the retreat. You also agree to comply with any reasonable requests by other attendees to respect their social distancing and other protective measures (“Participant Requests”.) Notwithstanding the foregoing, you are responsible to comply with all laws and regulations of the locality visited relating to protections against Covid 19.
Waiver of Coronovirus Related Illness; Indemnification. You understand that irrespective of protective measures that Young Rich & Rooted or you may or may not take, you may be exposed to Covid 19 by another retreat attendee, a Young Rich & Rooted staff member and or an individual to whom you may be exposed during, or traveling to or from the retreat. You agree to waive and release Young Rich & Rooted, its officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors, and partners from any claims, liabilities or damages you may incur in the event you contract Covid 19 at any time during travel to, attending or after attending the retreat. You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Young Rich & Rooted, its officers, directors, staff, employees, contractors, and partners from any loss, liability or damages as a result of your failure to receive a negative test for Covid 19 one week or sooner prior to the retreat, attending the retreat with any Symptoms, not respecting Participant Requests and not immediately departing the retreat if you develop any Symptoms.
Cancellation. In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your trip, cannot attend due to contracting Covid 19 or developing Symptoms prior to the retreat, or must leave the retreat due to contracting Covid 19 or developing Symptoms, Young Rich & Rooted cannot provide any refund of any amounts you paid.
Travel Insurance. As provided in this document you could incur significant personal expense in the event you contract Covid 19 or develop any Symptoms during the retreat. As such, you are strongly urged to obtain travel insurance that provides adequate protections against these risks.
Additional Waiver. This waiver is incorporated into and made a part of other waivers you agreed to in connection with signing up for the retreat. In the event of a conflict between these terms and the terms of any other waiver, these waiver shall govern.
I agree to these terms and conditions.