Please read both the

Terms and Conditions Agreement and the Liability Waiver

below prior to booking your reservation.

Terms and Conditions Agreement — Culture Retreats to Taipei & Taichung
Updated November 10, 2025

By registering for the Culture Retreat to Taipei & Taichung (April 16–24, 2026), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the following Terms and Conditions. This agreement forms a binding contract between you (“the Participant”) and the Organizers.

1. General

  • This retreat is organized and hosted by Tricia Pomering (TP) and Beth Eckstein (BE).

  • Participation in all retreat activities is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk.

  • You are responsible for obtaining travel and medical insurance, which is strongly recommended.

  • Dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed or accommodated.

  • No pets or non-participating guests are allowed on site.

  • Any valuables brought to the retreat are your responsibility.

  • Participants must comply with all Taiwanese entry requirements (e.g., free online Taiwan Arrival Card).

2. Registration

  • Your place is reserved only upon receipt of a 50% deposit or payment in full (which includes the deposit).

  • The deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.

  • Registration is first come, first served, non-transferable, and resale of places is not permitted.

3. Payment Plan

If only the deposit is paid at registration:

  • Second payment of $1,118 is due by December 15, 2025 (Single room = $1378)

  • Final payment of $1,118 is due by February 15, 2026 (Single room = $1378)

An invoice will be emailed to you. Failure to pay within 14 days of the due date will result in forfeiture of your place, with no refund of payments made.

4. Cancellation Policy

  • After our initial 20-minute chat: Full refund, less credit-card processing fee.

  • Cancellation before 11:59 PM PST on January 14, 2026: 50% cancellation fee (equal to the deposit).

  • Cancellation at or after 12:00 AM PST on January 15, 2026: 100% cancellation fee (includes the deposit).

The Organizers cannot be held responsible for events beyond their control (e.g., war, natural disasters, terrorism, civil unrest, or personal emergencies).

If cancellation is required due to such events (other than a Taiwan national lockdown), no refunds or compensation will be provided for travel or personal expenses.
If a national lockdown occurs, you may choose to transfer to a rescheduled retreat or receive a full refund of retreat fees paid.

No refunds will be given for illness (including COVID-19) or inability to travel. Please ensure your insurance covers these scenarios.

5. Organizer Responsibility

The Organizers act solely as coordinators of the retreat and are not responsible for the actions or omissions of third parties (such as airlines, hotels, transportation providers, or local guides).
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and meeting all visa and entry requirements for Taiwan.

Liability Waiver — Culture Retreats to Taipei & Taichung
Updated November 10, 2025

Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By reserving your seat and participating in this retreat, you understand that travel and group activities involve certain inherent risks that cannot be avoided. These may include transportation, weather, food, accommodations, and physical or cultural activities. You voluntarily assume all such risks and agree not to hold the Organizers (including TP and BE), their partners, employees, or contractors liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense that may arise before, during, or after the retreat.

You confirm that you are in suitable health to participate and are responsible for your own medical and travel insurance. In the event of a medical emergency, you authorize the Organizers to obtain care on your behalf and accept full financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

By checking the box at registration, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this waiver and agree to it voluntarily.

Other Terms

In the case of emergency, natural disaster, or venue cancellation, the Organizers reserve the right to change the venue, schedule, or teaching staff without prior notice.
Any disputes will be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, USA.