Terms of Service.
This website located at maryvancelifestyle.com (“Website”) is owned and operated by Mary Vance, LMT & AFPA Certified Nutritionist, owner & operator of Champions Choice Nutrition, LLC, & Champion's Choice Muscle Relief, LLC, also known as Mary Vance Lifestyle LLC Habit Change Coaching.
Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of, and agreement to, the following disclaimer ("Disclaimer"). We reserve the right to modify, alter, amend or update this Disclaimer. This Disclaimer is subject to change without notice. If you do not agree with or do not accept any part of this Disclaimer, you must not use the Website.
DISCLAIMER
We have made every effort to ensure that all information on the Website has been tested for accuracy. We make no guarantees regarding the results that you will see from using the information provided on the Website. The Website disclaims liability for incidental or consequential damages and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use of the information provided on the Website. The Website assumes or undertakes no liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of any information found on the Website.
FITNESS, EXERCISE, YOGA, AND MEDITATION INFORMATION DISCLAIMER
The Website may discuss topics related to health and fitness and may include information on exercise, workouts, yoga, and meditation. The fitness and yoga information provided on the Website is for informational purposes only. Consult a physician or medical professional before beginning any fitness or yoga program. Any form of exercise poses an inherent risk of injury and by voluntarily engaging in any exercise or workout presented on the Website, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result. Even if the information provided on the Website is from a certified personal trainer or yoga instructor, it is for informational purposes only and the personal trainer or yoga instructor has not consulted with you individually.
RECIPE DISCLAIMER
From time to time, the Website will publish content with recipes. All such recipes have been tried and used successfully, but results may vary from person to person. Consult your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result.
NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
All information provided regarding nutrition on the Website is intended to be used for informational purposes only. As stated above, Mary Vance is an AFPA-certified nutritionist and LMT. Nothing presented on the Website creates a professional-patient relationship between you and Mary Vance. However, content related to nutrition is not medical advice nor is it intended to replace medical advice. The Website is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. Before beginning any diet program, modifying your diet, or making changes to the diet of a child in your care, including following the nutrition information available on the Website, you should seek advice from a licensed professional. We are not responsible for any liability, loss, or damage, caused or alleged caused, directly or indirectly, as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of nutrition information available on the Website. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements contained in any information available on the Website. Individual results may vary.
EVENT DISCLAIMER
From time to time, the Website may discuss topics related to events or retreats (“Event”). All Event content is for informational purposes only. Unless specifically disclosed in the content, the Website is not a partner or sponsor of these Events. If you choose to attend an Event listed on the Website, you assume all risk of any potential injuries that you may incur at such an Event. Please consider all inherent risks of a particular Event before participating. From time to time, the Events listed on the Website may contain an element of physical fitness. (e.g., walking, running, swimming, archery, personal training, etc.) If you are unsure of your physical abilities, you should seek medical advice prior to participating.
You (for yourself, your heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, and anyone else who might make a claim on your behalf) hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Website and its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to your attendance at any Event, except for any gross negligence or willful misconduct on our part.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
The Website was developed strictly for informational purposes. You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your use of the information provided on the Website. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees. You understand that results may vary from person to person. We assume no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear on the Website.
NO WARRANTIES
The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any representations or warranties, expressed or implied. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the Website or the information and materials provided therein. We make no warranty the Website will meet your requirements; will be available uninterrupted, timely, and free of viruses or bugs; or represents the full functionality, accuracy, and reliability of the Website. We are not responsible to you for the loss of any content or material uploaded or transmitted through the Website. The Website is written in English and makes no warranty regarding translation or interpretation of content in any language.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, INCURRED BY YOU, WHETHER UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
INDEMNITY
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the Website, its owners, members, employees, officers, directors, managers, and agents harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, suits, actions, liabilities, obligations, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) which we suffer as a result of third-party claims based on: (i) your negligence or intentional misconduct, (ii) your breach of any provision of the Disclaimer (including representation or warranty); or, (iii) death, personal injury, or property damage arising out of, or relating to, your obligations hereunder.
ARBITRATION
The Disclaimer will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Disclaimer, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction therein. The place of any such arbitration shall be in or near Lansing, Michigan. The parties also agree that the AAA Optional Rules for Emergency Measures of Protection shall apply to the proceedings.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
If any provision(s) of the Disclaimer is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be severable and enforceable. If a provision is excessively broad, such a provision shall be limited or reduced in scope so as to be enforceable. The Disclaimer not be assigned by you without our prior written consent; however, the Disclaimer may be assigned by us at our sole discretion. All notices with respect to the Disclaimer must be in writing and mailed to maryvancelifestyle@gmail.com for the Website and to your email address.
RETREAT PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
After a confirmation has been emailed to you, a courtesy hold requires payment of 50% cost of retreat in USD non-refundable deposit within 5 working days to secure the reservation. The remaining 50% USD must be paid in full at the latest one week prior to the retreat start date. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. Special circumstances may apply.
Payments accepted:
Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle, Money Order
RETREAT CANCELLATIONS
It is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policy before making a reservation. Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling or postponing their retreat, but unexpected things do happen, so please purchase travel cancellation insurance once you have made your reservation.
DEFINITIONS
“Cancelation” is defined as not attending your scheduled Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreat, including postponing or rescheduling.
“You” refers to the guest booking a Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreat.
“We” refers to Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreats.
TRAVEL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE
To join the retreat you must have travel insurance. Please be sure that your insurance policy covers you for all relevant SPORT ACTIVITIES you will be engaging upon on your retreat & TRIP CANCELLATION. Depending on the policy and conditions, travel cancellation insurance will pay for some or all cancellation fees. With most agencies, insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation. We love World Nomads Travel Insurance as this covers you for all activities during a Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreat.
GUEST CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel your trip, Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreats does not offer refunds for any reason. A portion of your payment may be used as credit for another retreat to be taken within two years of your original retreat date. We will gladly transfer your credit to another guest. Depending on when you cancel, cancellation penalties may apply.
Fees are determined by the following schedule: If you cancel more than 90 days before your retreat start date, 100% of your payment may be applied to another Retreat.
If you cancel 60 – 89 days before your retreat start date, 75% of your payment may be applied to another Retreat. You will forfeit 25% of the price of your retreat.
If you cancel 15 – 59 days before your retreat start date, 40% of your payment may be applied to another Retreat. You will forfeit 60% of the price of your retreat.
If you cancel 14 days or less before your retreat start date, you will forfeit your entire payment.
Exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason. We do not offer credit for a guest arriving late or leaving early. You must submit your signed Participant Agreement form within one week of booking or 90 days prior to the retreat start date, whichever comes first. Guests who fail to do so may be subject to an automatic cancellation and the above policy will apply.
MARY VANCE LIFESTYLE RETREAT CANCELLATION POLICY
While we have never canceled a retreat to date, if Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreats must cancel a booked retreat date for any reason, you may transfer your full retreat payment to another retreat, or you may request a refund of your payment to us, constituting a full settlement. Mary Vance Lifestyle Retreats is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip.
Please note: this policy was last updated on 9/20/22 and is subject to change at any time without notice.