Please read carefully. This Agreement affects your legal rights.

By registering for, attending, participating in, or otherwise engaging in any retreat, workshop, conference, event, mastermind, training program, coaching session, networking activity, social gathering, recreational activity, or related experience (collectively, the “Retreat”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the terms outlined below.

This Agreement applies to all retreats, events, programs, and activities organized, hosted, facilitated, sponsored, managed, or conducted by The Lyons Group Consulting and/or Overdog Digital (individually and/or collectively), and/or their respective owners, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, partners, agents, affiliates, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, representatives, and venue, food, and transportation partners (collectively, the “Organizers”).

1. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

I understand that my participation in the Retreat is entirely voluntary.

I acknowledge that participation may include business discussions, networking activities, educational sessions, meals, social events, recreational activities, transportation between venues, outdoor activities, physical movement, and the consumption of food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages.  I also acknowledge that participation includes events, meals, transportation and/or happenings that are not part of the actual formal Retreat but are contemporaneous and/or corollary thereto.  The terms of this document relates to all said activities.  

I accept full responsibility for my decision to participate in any and all portions of the Retreat.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I understand that participation in the Retreat involves inherent risks that may result in injury, illness, emotional distress, property damage, financial loss, disability, or death.

Such risks may include, but are not limited to:

• Slips, trips, falls, and other accidents

• Transportation-related incidents

• Food allergies or adverse reactions

• Illness, infection, or communicable disease

• Physical exertion or recreational activities

• Alcohol-related incidents

• Weather-related conditions

• Acts or omissions of other participants

• Emergency medical situations

• Damage to my body and/or personal property

• Risks associated with unfamiliar environments

I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, known or unknown, associated with my participation.

3. HEALTH AND MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I certify that I am physically and mentally capable of participating in the Retreat.

I understand that the Organizers are not medical professionals and do not provide medical advice, treatment, supervision, or healthcare services.

I agree that:

• I am responsible for managing my own medical conditions.

• I am responsible for bringing any required medications.

• I will promptly seek professional medical attention if needed.

• I am solely responsible for any medical or other related expenses incurred.

In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize emergency medical treatment if I am unable to provide consent. I understand that all resulting costs remain my responsibility.  I also understand that, if I am unable to provide consent for medical treatment, and medical personnel intervene to provide said treatment, I hold harmless Organizers from any of the consequences resulting therefrom.

4. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Alcohol may be available during portions of the Retreat.

I understand and agree that:

Consumption of alcohol is entirely voluntary.

• I am solely responsible for my decisions regarding alcohol consumption.

• I will comply with all applicable laws.

• I will not operate a vehicle while impaired.

• I accept full responsibility for any consequences resulting from my alcohol consumption, whether those consequences are foreseen or unforeseen.

The Organizers assume no responsibility for injuries, damages, losses, claims, accidents, or incidents arising from alcohol consumption by any participant.

5. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizers from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, attorneys’ and expert fees and costs, or judgments arising out of or related to:

• My attendance at the Retreat

• My participation in Retreat activities

• Transportation to or from the Retreat

• Consumption of food or beverages

• Interactions with other participants

• Injury, illness, disability, emotional distress, property damage, or death

This release applies regardless of whether such claims are known or unknown at the time of signing, except where prohibited by applicable law.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organizers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or attorneys’ fees arising from:

• My actions or omissions

• My violation of this Agreement

• My violation of any law or regulation

• Any injury or damage caused by me to another person or property

7. CODE OF CONDUCT

The Retreat is intended to provide a safe, professional, respectful, and productive environment for all participants.

Participants are expected to:

• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect

• Respect personal boundaries

• Honor confidentiality commitments

• Follow venue rules and applicable laws

• Conduct themselves professionally

• Adhere to all laws and regulations within the jurisdiction of the Retreat. 

The following conduct is prohibited:

• Harassment or discrimination of any kind

I• ntimidation, threats, or abusive behavior

• Violence or aggressive conduct

• Excessive intoxication

• Illegal drug use

• Possession of illegal weapons

• Destruction of property

• Disruptive or unsafe conduct

• Unauthorized recording of private conversations

• Unauthorized recording or dissemination of any of the materials, presentations, information provided at the Retreat, and/or identities of other Retreat participants without their express permission.  

• Behavior that negatively impacts the experience of other participants

The Organizers reserve sole and absolute discretion to determine whether conduct violates these standards.

8. REMOVAL FROM THE RETREAT

The Organizers reserve the right to remove any participant at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate, unsafe, disruptive, unlawful, abusive, or inconsistent with the purpose or values of the Retreat.

If removed:

• The participant may be required to leave immediately at his/her sole expense.

• Access to future Retreat activities may be denied.

• No refund, credit, reimbursement, or compensation will be provided.

• Travel, lodging, and related expenses remain the participant’s responsibility.

The decision of the Organizers shall be final.

9. PROPERTY DAMAGE

I agree to be financially responsible for any damage I cause, whether intentionally or unintentionally, to:

• Retreat facilities

• Lodging accommodations

• Meeting spaces

• Equipment

• Furniture

• Vehicles

• Personal property belonging to others

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

The value of the Retreat depends upon trust, candor, and open discussion.

I agree that any confidential, proprietary, personal, financial, strategic, operational, or  information shared by participants, speakers, facilitators, sponsors, or Organizers shall remain confidential.

I will not disclose, distribute, publish, or otherwise share such information without the express permission of the individual or organization that shared it.

I understand that this confidentiality obligation survives the conclusion of the Retreat.

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Retreat materials, presentations, frameworks, methodologies, assessments, worksheets, guides, recordings, graphics, content, trademarks, branding, and intellectual property remain the exclusive property of the Organizers unless otherwise stated.

Participants may not:

• Copy materials for commercial purposes

• Reproduce Retreat content

• Record or disseminate sessions without permission

• Teach, license, sell, distribute, or repurpose proprietary materials

• Create derivative works based upon Retreat materials without prior written consent.

12. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AND TESTIMONIAL CONSENT

I understand that photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, testimonials, and other media may be captured during the Retreat.

I grant the Organizers an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, distribute, publish, edit, display, and otherwise utilize my image, likeness, voice, comments, testimonials, and recordings for marketing, promotional, educational, commercial, and business purposes.

I waive any right to inspect, approve, or receive compensation for such use.

13. SPONSORS AND THIRD PARTIES

Sponsors, vendors, venues, speakers, service providers, and other third parties are independent entities.

The Organizers make no representations or warranties regarding products, services, advice, recommendations, or transactions involving third parties.

Any interaction between a participant and a third party is solely between those parties.

Nevertheless, participant’s waiver of liabilities and assumptions of risk regarding Sponsors and Third Parties are governed by the terms of this document.  

14. FORCE MAJEURE

The Organizers shall not be liable for delays, cancellations, interruptions, modifications, or inability to perform due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters

• Severe weather

• Fire

• Pandemic or public health events

• Government actions

• Labor disputes

• Venue closures

• Travel disruptions

• Utility failures

• Security concerns

The Organizers reserve the right to reschedule, relocate, modify, postpone, or cancel any Retreat for not just Force Majeure, but for any reason whatsoever.

15. REFUND POLICY

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, registration fees are non-refundable.

No refunds shall be provided for:

• Failure to attend

• Partial attendance

• Voluntary withdrawal

• Removal under this Agreement

• Travel disruptions

• Personal emergencies

The above list is not exclusive.  Any exception shall be made solely at the discretion of the Organizers.

16. GOVERNING LAW, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ARBITRATION

Any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement or the Retreat shall first be submitted to good-faith mediation.

If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in the state designated by the Organizers.

The parties waive any right to trial by jury and agree that arbitration shall be the exclusive remedy except where prohibited by law.

17. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the participant and the Organizers regarding participation in the Retreat and supersedes all prior discussions, representations, or agreements.

19. HEADINGS

The Headings in this Agreement are used solely for organization and cannot be used to interpret or alter the actual meaning of the contract language itself.  

20.  VOLUNTARY ACT AND LEGAL COUNSEL

Participant acknowledges that he/she enters into this Agreement as his/her willing, knowing and voluntary act, and that no person has threatened and/or coerced him/her to do so.  Participant further acknowledges that he/she has the right to consult his/her own counsel to review this Agreement prior into its execution, and that Participant either has exercised that right, or knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily waived that right.