Terms, Conditions & Waivers:
MAILING LIST:
With your order or purchase, you consent to receiving commercial electronic emails regarding YAA events. You may unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell emails to third parties.
PROPS:
Props can be picked up at the Percy Page Centre or we can ship them at an additional cost. Users are responsible for the proper and safe use of any props purchased from the Yoga Association of Alberta.
Props Return Policy:
Unused, unopened products may be returned for exchange or refund (less shipping fees, if applicable) within 30 days of purchase. Any return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. Exceptions apply. Please contact our office for more information.
YAA TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FORMS:
You must affirm that all the documentation submitted and attached to your application(s) is correct, complete and true to the best of your knowledge. Furthermore, you must read, understood, and accept the stipulations of the YAA Program for which you are applying, and agree to adhere to the YAA Code of Ethics and Guidelines for YAA Certified Teachers (Appendix B). Your name and contact information may be listed in the YAA Teacher Directory which is published in Yoga Bridge and on the YAA website. Photographs taken at YAA workshops or supplied by you may also be used for publication purposes. All other information is kept confidential. If you do not want your information published, please inform the YAA office in writing or by email.
YAA WORKSHOP AND CLASSES FEES AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Registration: Registration with full payment to the YAA office is required for all YAA workshops, TTP classes, retreats, etc. All workshops $80 or over require up-to-date Full YAA Membership ($30/yr or $350/lifetime).
Transfers: Transfer of your registration payment to another participant is not permitted.
Cancellations: There are no refunds for cancellations received within two weeks prior to any YAA event. Cancellation fees will apply when cancellations are received more than two weeks prior to the YAA event, in which case you MAY qualify for an 80% refund if your space can be filled by another registrant. Cancellation due to illness (with a doctor’s note,) or due to unforeseen emergencies, MAY qualify for a refund depending on the overall event budget, which can only be evaluated after conclusion of the event.
Registered YAA-TTP Students may transfer one pre-paid Saturday TTP class payment to a future Saturday TTP class one time without penalty, after which the usual 20% cancellation fee will apply to missed classes. The YAA’s standard Cancellation Policy applies to Teaching Skills Workshops.
WAIVERS FOR WORKSHOPS & CLASSES:
Release of IN PERSON Liability Waiver
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in The Yoga Association of Alberta’s (YAA) programs, related events and activities, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
- I am aware that the risks of injury and illness (for example, COVID-19, etc.) are possible when participating in these programs. Personal discipline, following particular rules and proper equipment may reduce these risks; and,
- to my knowledge I have not been exposed to any serious infectious disease likely to cause a public health risk to those I am in close contact with, e.g COVID-19, in the past 14 days and am taking reasonable steps to avoid being exposed; and,
- I agree to comply with the programs’ safety policies and procedures and I am aware that the YAA reserves the right to refuse or revoke my registration or participation in these programs at any time for any justifiable reason; and,
- I believe that I am in reasonable physical condition and I shall inform the instructors of any medical or psychological conditions, injuries, or limitations (including known or suspected pregnancy), both past and present that may affect my ability to participate in the programs; and,
- I understand, accept and consent to reasonable verbal or physical adjustments as deemed necessary by the instructor. I agree to follow instructions carefully and to immediately stop any activity that causes me any unacceptable discomfort, emotional distress or pain, even if I am instructed to do so by the instructor. I will report this to the instructor immediately; and,
- I knowingly and freely assume all physical and legal risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of The Yoga Association of Alberta, providers, or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and indemnify The Yoga Association of Alberta, their officers, directors, officials, agents, members, instructors, assistants, and/or employees, staff, other participants, contractors, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, (collectively referred to as “Providers”) with respect to any and all injury (physical, emotional or mental), illness and exposure to illness, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the providers or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and,
- I have read this release of liability and fully understand that these program activities have inherent risks involved, and I am fully aware of the nature of these risks, but waive rights, claims, cause of action, etc. as heretofore enumerated, and do hereby assume the risk and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
Release of ONLINE Liability Waiver, YAA
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in The Yoga Association of Alberta’s (YAA) programs, related events and activities, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
- I fully understand that I am participating in unsupervised, guided, ONLINE classes at my own risk. The risks of injury from the activities involved in ONLINE programs are possible, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of injury and illness do exist; and,
- I believe that I am in reasonable physical condition and I shall inform the instructors of any medical or psychological conditions, injuries, or limitations (including known or suspected pregnancy), both past and present that may affect my ability to participate in the programs; and,
- I understand, accept and consent to reasonable verbal adjustments as deemed necessary by the instructor. I agree to follow instructions carefully and to immediately stop any activity that causes me any unacceptable discomfort, emotional distress or pain, even if I am instructed to do so by the instructor. I will report this to the instructor immediately; and,
- I knowingly and freely assume all physical and legal risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of The Yoga Association of Alberta, providers, or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and indemnify The Yoga Association of Alberta, their officers, directors, officials, agents, members, instructors, assistants, and/or employees, staff, other participants, contractors, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, (collectively referred to as “Providers”) with respect to any and all injury (physical, emotional or mental), illness, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the providers or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and,
- I have read this release of liability and fully understand that these program activities have inherent risks involved, and I am fully aware of the nature of these risks, but waive rights, claims, cause of action, etc. as heretofore enumerated, and do hereby assume the risk and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.