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Terms & Conditions

Terms of Service

By using this website as a user (“You”), You agree to the following Terms and Conditions of Use. Please read these Terms of Service fully and carefully before using http://www.slowtravelco.com (the “Site”) and the services, features, content or applications offered by Slow Travel Co., LLC (“we” “our” or “Company”) (collectively with the Site, the “Services”). These Terms of Service set forth the legally binding terms and conditions for your use of the Site and the Services. 

Information on this website may be copied for personal use only. No part of this website may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the author. Requests to the author and publisher for permission should be addressed to the following email: ContactUs@slowtravelco.com

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Acceptance of Terms
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  1. By registering for and/or using the Services in any manner, including but not limited to visiting or browsing the Site, submitting photographs or written articles, applying for job roles, you agree to these Terms of Service and all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on the Site by Company, each of which is incorporated by reference and each of which may be updated from time to time without notice to you.

  2. Certain of the Services may be subject to additional terms and conditions specified by Company from time to time; your use of such Services is subject to those additional terms and conditions, which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by this reference.

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These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Services, including, without limitation, users who are contributors of content, information, and other materials or services, registered or otherwise.

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Eligibility. You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under age 18, you may not, under any circumstances or for any reason, use the Services. Company may, in its sole discretion, refuse to offer the Services to any person or entity and change its eligibility criteria at any time. You are solely responsible for ensuring that these Terms of Service are in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to you and the right to access the Services is revoked where these Terms of Service or use of the Services is prohibited or to the extent offering, sale or provision of the Services conflicts with any applicable law, rule or regulation. Further, the Services are offered only for your use, and not for the use or benefit of any third party.

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Registration. To get the most benefit from the Services, you may be required to register for an account on Company. You must provide accurate and complete information and keep your account information updated. You shall not: (i) select or use as a username a name of another person with the intent to impersonate that person; (ii) use as a username a name subject to any rights of a person other than you without appropriate authorization; or (iii) use as a username a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and for keeping your account password secure. You may never use another person’s user account or registration information for Company without permission. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account. You should never publish, distribute or post login information for your account.

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Retreats

 

Definition

For purposes of these Terms of Service, the term (“Retreat”) includes, without limitation, group travel for women to a domestic or international destination including or not including accommodations, meals, transportation and activities. (“Participant” “You” or “Customer”) is any individual who has booked and/or attended a Retreat. 

 

Booking and Payment

Registration for the Retreat is confirmed upon receipt of deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. Payment must be made by the specified deadline to secure your place at the retreat. All payments shall be made in United States  Dollar (USD). Payments made in any other conversion fees. 

 

A $450 deposit is required per person to secure your spot. The full balance can be paid in installments, and the final balance must be paid by the Retreat Finalization Date or 60 days prior to departure. If full payment is not paid by the date specified, the balance paid up until this point will not be refunded. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel within 72 hours of booking the Retreat. 

 

Travelers must accept Company’s Booking Conditions, which include a Release & Agreement, within 72 hours of booking otherwise their reserved places on tour are subject to cancellation without a refund of the non-refundable reservation fee.

 

We accept waitlist reservations on most Retreats until 55 days prior to departure. The full deposit is required to secure a place on the waitlist. If you are on a waitlist and We are unable to confirm your reservation by 36 days prior to departure, your deposit will be refunded in full. If you are approved after the Retreat Finalization Date (see below), standard late-add procedures apply. 

 

The Retreat Finalization Date is the final payment date for all Customers and the confirmation date of sufficient Participants for the Retreat. The Retreat Finalization Date for most Retreats is 60 days prior to departure.

 

Cancellations and Refunds

  • Cancellations made 71 days or more prior to Retreat Departure will receive a full refund minus the deposit and any applicable transaction fees

  • Cancellations made 31 - 70 days before the Retreat start date will receive a 50%* refund minus the deposit and any applicable transaction fees. 

  • Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat start date are non-refundable. 

  • Refunds will be processed within 10 days of receiving the cancellation request. 

 

*Percentages listed above are of the total Retreat cost, not including the deposit. Listed cancellation fee is applicable per Customer.

 

In the event that a Customer is not entirely satisfied with a Retreat, they may request a partial refund within seven days of the Retreat’s conclusion. Requests submitted after this period shall not be entertained. A full refund shall only be granted if the Customer does not participate in the entirety of the Retreat. 

 

We are not responsible for canceled, delayed, or missed flights and no refunds will be issued in relation to travel disruptions caused by airlines, airports, or personal circumstances. Participants are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance. 

 

Deposit Non-Transferable Policy

Please note that deposits paid for one Retreat are non-transferable and cannot be moved or applied to future trips. Should you wish to attend a different Retreat, a new booking will need to be made, and a new deposit must be paid. Deposits are final and non-refundable, as stated in our cancellation policy. 

 

Non-Responsive Bookings

If a Participant or You fails to respond to communication and does not make payment by the specified deadlines, their place at the Retreat may be forfeited at the discretion of the Company. In such cases, no refund will be issued, including the deposit. It is the Participant’s or Your responsibility to ensure timely communication and payment in accordance with the Retreat schedule. The Company reserves the right to offer the space to another guest if communication is not received within a reasonable period. 

 

Shared Room Booking Policy

When booking a shared room, both guests or You are jointly responsible for the total cost of the room. If one guest or You is no longer able to attend, the remaining guest or You has the following options:

 

  1. Find a Replacement: The remaining guest or You may find someone to take over the shared booking. This replacement must be approved by the Company and is subject to availability and suitability

  2. Upgrade to Solo Occupancy: If no replacement is found, the remaining guest or You will be required to pay the difference between the shared room rate and the solo occupancy rate in order to retain the room. Failure to arrange a replacement or cover the solo occupancy fee may result in forfeiture of the booking, in accordance with the standard cancellation policy. 

 

Cancellation by Us

We reserve the right to cancel the Retreat in the following circumstances:

  1. Insufficient Participants: If the minimum number of Participants required to run the Retreat is not met by the Retreat Finalization Date. 

  2. Force Majeure: Circumstances beyond Our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters (e.g., wildfires, floods), pandemics, civil unrest, extreme weather events or government-imposed travel restrictions. 

  3. Other Reasons: In rare cases, We may need to cancel the Retreat due to unforeseen circumstances such as staff illness or venue-related issues. 

 

If we cancel the Retreat:

  1. We will notify You as soon as possible.

  2. You will be offered a full refund of all payments made for the Retreat. 

  3. Alternatively, You may choose to transfer your payment to a future Retreat, subject to availability. 

 

Please note: We cannot be held liable for any additional expenses, such as flight costs, accommodation outside of the Retreat, or loss of income due to a cancellation. We recommend securing flexible travel options and appropriate insurance to protect against such risks. 

 

Participant Responsibilities

Participants or You are responsible for booking and funding their own travel to and from the appointed airport assigned for the Retreat location. Participants or You must inform the Company of any medical conditions, allergies, or dietary restrictions prior to the Retreat. Participants are expected to adhere to the schedule and guidelines provided by the Company. Any damage to property caused by Participants will be the responsibility of the individual involved. 

 

Health and Safety

Participants or You are required to comply with all health and safety measures implemented by the Company. Participants or You are required to travel with insurance and are responsible for securing their own coverage. The Company is not liable for any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur during the Retreat, except where caused by negligence on Our part. 

 

Changes to Itinerary

The Company reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, activities or accommodations due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond our control. Participants or You will be notified of any significant changes to the Retreat schedule as soon as possible. 

 

Liability Waiver

Participants or You acknowledge and accept any inherent risks associated with participating in the Retreat activities. The Company, including their employees, agents, and affiliates, shall not be held liable for any loss, injury, damage, or expense incurred during the Retreat, except where caused by Our negligence. 

 

Photography and Media

Participants or You must consent to the use of their likeness in photographs, videos, or promotional materials related to the Retreat. Any photographs or videos taken during the Retreat may be used for promotional purposes by the Company. 

 

Privacy Policy

Participant or Your information collected during the registration process will be used solely for the purpose of organizing and administering the Retreat. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our Participants and will not disclose personal information to third parties without consent, except required by law. 

 

By registering for the Retreat, Participants or You acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to abide by these Retreat terms & conditions. 

 

Rules of Conduct
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As a condition of use, You promise not to use the Services for any purpose that is prohibited by these Terms of Use. You are responsible for all of your activity in connection with the Services.

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You shall not (and shall not permit any third party to) either (a) take any action or (b) upload, download, post, submit or otherwise distribute or facilitate distribution of any Content on or through the Service, that:

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  1. infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity or other right of any other person or entity or violates any law or contractual duty;

  2. you know is false, misleading, untruthful or inaccurate;

  3. is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another’s privacy, tortious, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, offensive, profane, contains or depicts nudity, contains or depicts sexual activity, or is otherwise inappropriate as determined by Company in its sole discretion;

  4. constitutes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, junk or bulk e-mail (“spamming”);

  5. contains software viruses or any other computer codes, files, or programs that are designed or intended to disrupt, damage, limit or interfere with the proper function of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment or to damage or obtain unauthorized access to any system, data, password or other information of Company or any third party;

  6. impersonates any person or entity, including any employee or representative of Company or

  7.  includes anyone’s identification documents or sensitive financial information.

 

You shall not: (i) take any action that imposes or may impose (as determined by Company in its sole discretion) an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on Company (or its third party providers’) infrastructure; (ii) interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services or any activities conducted on the Services; (iii) bypass, circumvent or attempt to bypass or circumvent any measures Company may use to prevent or restrict access to the Services (or other accounts, computer systems or networks connected to the Services); (iv) run any form of auto-responder or “spam” on the Services; (v) use manual or automated software, devices, or other processes to “crawl” or “spider” any page of the Site; (vi) harvest or scrape any Content from the Services; or (vii) otherwise take any action in violation of Company’s guidelines and policies.

 

You shall not (directly or indirectly): (i) decipher, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive any source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of any part of the Services (including without limitation any application), except to the limited extent applicable laws specifically prohibit such restriction, (ii) modify, translate, or otherwise create derivative works of any part of the Services, or (iii) copy, rent, lease, distribute, or otherwise transfer any of the rights that you receive hereunder. You shall abide by all applicable local, state, national and international laws and regulations.

Company also reserves the right to access, read, preserve, and disclose any information as it reasonably believes is necessary to (i) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, (ii) enforce these Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations hereof, (iii) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, (iv) respond to user support requests, or (v) protect the rights, property or safety of Company, its users and the public.

 

Third Party Services 

The Services may permit you to link to other websites, services or resources on the Internet, and other websites, services or resources may contain links to the Services. When you access third party resources on the Internet, you do so at your own risk. These other resources are not under the control of Company, and you acknowledge that Company is not responsible or liable for the content, functions, accuracy, legality, appropriateness or any other aspect of such websites or resources. The inclusion of any such link does not imply endorsement by Company or any association with its operators. You further acknowledge and agree that Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such website or resource.

 

Termination 

Company may terminate your access to all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your membership. All provisions of these Terms of Service which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

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Warranty Disclaimer


Company has no special relationship with or fiduciary duty to you. You acknowledge that Company has no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding:

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  1. which users gain access to the Services;

  2. what Content you access via the Services;

  3.  what affects the Content may have on you;

  4. how you may interpret or use the Content; or

  5. what actions you may take as a result of having been exposed to the Content.

 

You release Company from all liability for you having acquired or not acquired Content through the Services. The Services may contain, or direct you to websites containing, information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. Company makes no representations concerning any Content contained in or accessed through the Services, and it will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Services.

 

THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, “AS AVAILABLE” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY ANY COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. COMPANY, AND ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, PARTNERS AND CONTENT PROVIDERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL BE SECURE OR AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; (B) ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) ANY CONTENT OR SOFTWARE AVAILABLE AT OR THROUGH THE SERVICES IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

 

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PRIVACY ACT NOTICE (18 USC 2701-2711): COMPANY MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF CONFIDENTIALITY OR PRIVACY OF ANY COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TRANSMITTED ON THE SERVICES OR ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO THE SERVICES. Company will not be liable for the privacy of e-mail addresses, registration and identification information, disk space, communications, confidential or trade-secret information, or any other Content stored on Company equipment, transmitted over networks accessed by the Services, or otherwise connected with your use of the Services.

 

Indemnification 

You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates and each of their respective employees, contractors, directors, suppliers and representatives from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that arise from or relate to your use or misuse of, or access to, the Site, Services, Content, violation of these Terms of Service, or infringement by you, or any third party using your account or identity in the Services, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity. Company reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will assist and cooperate with Company in asserting any available defenses.

 

Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY, NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS, BE LIABLE UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES (I) FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES (HOWEVER ARISING), (II) FOR ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE (REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF ORIGINATION), OR (III) FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF (IN THE AGGREGATE) OF ONE-HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00). SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

 

Governing Law and Jurisdiction. These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California including its conflicts of law rules, and the United States of America. You agree that any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms of Service shall be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and Federal courts of California.

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Entire Agreement and Severability. These Terms of Service are the entire agreement between you and Company with respect to the Services and use of the Site, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written or electronic) between you and Company with respect to the Site. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder.

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Modification

Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any of these Terms of Service, or change, suspend, or discontinue the Services (including without limitation, the availability of any feature, database, or content) at any time by posting a notice on the Site or by sending you notice through the Services or via e-mail. Company may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Services without notice or liability. Company will provide notice of modifications, it is your responsibility to check these Terms of Service periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions. Any changes will be posted to our website. 

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Contact. You may contact Company at the following ContactUs@slowtravelco.com

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Effective Date of Terms of Service: July 1, 2025

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