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Cancellation, Refund & Credit Policy

Terms & Conditions — Bookish Retreats LLC

These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between each attendee and Bookish Retreats LLC. By registering for any retreat hosted by Bookish Retreats LLC, you acknowledge and agree to the following policies.

1. Booking & Payment

• A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space and is applied toward the total retreat cost.

• Full payment must be received by the deadline specified at the time of booking.

• If a payment plan is selected, Attendee agrees to complete all scheduled payments.

• Failure to complete payment obligations does not constitute cancellation and does not relieve Attendee of financial responsibility.

2. No Refund Policy

• All payments made to Bookish Retreats LLC are final and non-refundable, without exception.

• This includes, but is not limited to, cancellations due to illness, injury, travel disruptions, personal emergencies, weather conditions, acts of God, changes in employment, or scheduling conflicts.

• Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect against unforeseen circumstances.

3. Attendee Cancellations & Credits

• Failure to attend a retreat for any reason does not entitle Attendee to a refund or credit.

• Cancellations made within six (6) months of the retreat start date are not eligible for refund or credit, regardless of payment status.

Paid-in-Full Cancellations (More Than 6 Months Prior)

• Attendees who have paid in full and cancel more than six (6) months prior to the retreat start date may receive a credit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid.

• Credits:

  • Must be used within twelve (12) months of the original retreat date

  • Are non-transferable

  • Have no cash value

  • May not be combined with other offers unless approved in writing

4. Payment Plan Cancellations

If Attendee is enrolled in a payment plan and elects to cancel:

• If less than fifty percent (50%) of the total retreat cost has been paid, no credit will be issued

• If fifty percent (50%) or more of the total retreat cost has been paid, Attendee may receive a credit equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total retreat cost

All credits are issued solely at the discretion of Bookish Retreats LLC and subject to availability.

5. Missed Payments & Reinstatement

• If a scheduled payment is missed, Attendee has five (5) calendar days to cure the missed payment.

• Failure to do so will result in immediate forfeiture of all amounts previously paid.

• Reinstatement fees apply if payment privileges are restored:

  • First missed payment: $25

  • Second missed payment: $50

  • Third missed payment: $100

• Repeated payment failures may result in permanent removal from future events hosted by Bookish Retreats LLC.

6. Transfer of Booking

• Requests to transfer a booking to another individual must be submitted in writing and at least four (4) months prior to the retreat start date.

• Transfers are not guaranteed and are approved at the sole discretion of Bookish Retreats LLC.

• If a transfer is approved:

  • Attendee will receive a refund of amounts paid less a thirty percent (30%) administrative fee, inclusive of taxes and processing costs

• Transfers are not permitted within four (4) months of the retreat start date.

• Bookings may not be gifted, resold, or reassigned without written approval.

• If transfer is not approved or requested after the deadline, the booking is forfeited without refund or credit.

7. Retreat Modifications or Cancellation by Company

• Bookish Retreats LLC reserves the right to modify, postpone, reschedule, or cancel any retreat due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

• In such cases, Attendee’s sole remedy shall be:

  • Transfer to a future retreat, or

  • Credit toward another Bookish Retreats LLC event

• No cash refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

8. Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

• Attendee assumes all risks associated with participation in retreat activities.

• Bookish Retreats LLC is not responsible for:

  • Travel arrangements or costs

  • Delays, cancellations, or disruptions related to transportation

  • Injury, illness, loss, theft, or damage to personal property

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, Attendee releases and holds harmless Bookish Retreats LLC from any and all claims arising before, during, or after the retreat.

9. Code of Conduct

• Attendees are required to conduct themselves in a respectful and lawful manner.

• Bookish Retreats LLC reserves the right to remove any Attendee whose behavior is deemed disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate.

• Removal for misconduct does not entitle Attendee to a refund or credit.

10. Media Release

• By attending, Attendee grants Bookish Retreats LLC the irrevocable right to use photographs, audio, or video recordings taken during the retreat for marketing and promotional purposes.

• Requests to opt out must be submitted in writing prior to the retreat.

11. Governing Law & Agreement

• These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which Bookish Retreats LLC is registered.

• By completing registration and submitting payment, Attendee confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions in full.

Questions or written requests must be directed to:
danielle@bookisheventsmi.com

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