The following Terms and Conditions of Use are entered into by and between you and Always Yours Occasions, LLC (“We”, “us”, “company”, “Always Yours Occasions”, or “our”, “planner(s)”, “instructor(s)”, “coordinator(s)”, “liaison(s)” and “facilitator(s)”, “mentors”.
The following terms and conditions, together with any documents incorporated by reference (collectively, “Terms of Use”), regulate your access to and use of Alwaysyoursoccasions.com. These include any services, content, and functionality offered on or through Alwaysyoursoccasions.com (the “website”), whether as a registered user or guest.
By using the website, you agree to the Terms of Use and agree that you are bound and will abide by these terms and conditions herein and by reference.
Always Yours Occasions, LLC and their representatives act as liaisons and agents for online courses, pop-ups, or events in arranging restaurants, activities, instructors, hotels, and any other services in connection with the event itinerary. While Always Yours Occasions, LLC will take reasonable care in making such arrangements, we are not liable whatsoever for any damage, loss, injury, medical condition, accident, or delay to person or property due to acts of nature, acts or terrorism, war, or natural disaster, any act of commission or omission of any restaurant, company, hotel, carrier, or person rendering any service included in the event. This includes, without limitation, any travel or activity to, from, and during the event. Contracts, tickets, coupons, tariffs, or rules currently in use by any hotel, contractor rendering services, restaurant or other shall constitute the sole contract between the event participant and the contractor or vendor.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
This website is available and offered to users at least 18 years of age. By choosing to use this website, you represent and affirm that you are of legal age such that you can form a binding contract with Always Yours Occasions. You uphold that you meet all of the eligibility requirements stipulated in the terms and conditions. If you not meet these requirements, you must not use or access the website.
CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We may update and revise these Terms and Conditions using our sole discretion. When posted, these changes are effective immediately. By continuing to use the website following posted revisions and updates means that you agree to and accept the changes. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically to be aware of any changes since they are binding on you.
PRIVACY
Using the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy. Please look over the Privacy Policy which informs you of our data collection processes and also governs the website. Your agreement to these Terms and Conditions also includes agreement to our Privacy Policy.
DISCLAIMER
Using the website is subject to our Disclaimer. Please look over our Disclaimer which informs you of limitations regarding information on the website and governs the website. Your agreement to these Terms and Conditions also includes agreement to our Disclaimer.
We reserve the right to change, update, or delete any service, product, or material we offer or produce without notice. We are not liable if you are unable at any time to access parts of the website or its pages.
In order to access the website or resources offered, you may be required to provide specific registration information and details. All of your given information must be current, correct, and complete for you to be able to utilize the website and download resources. By using this website, you agree that all information you provide in order to register on this website or otherwise is governed by our Privacy Policy. You consent to all actions we take regarding your data consistent with our Privacy Policy.
Should you choose or are provided with a piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must not share it with any other person or entity. You must treat such information as confidential. This information may included a user name and password. You recognize that your account is personal to you. You agree you will not provide any security information, user name, or password to any other person with access to any portion of this website. Should you learn of a breach of security or unauthorized access to or use of your password or user name, you agree to contact us immediately. You should use great caution if you access your account from a shared or public computer so your personal information cannot be viewed or recorded by others. Therefore, you agree to exit out of your account when you are not using it.
Always Yours Occasions reserve the right to disable any identifier, password, user name, whether provided by us or chosen by you at any time. It is our sole discretion for any or no reason, including, but not limited to your having violated any provision in these Terms and Conditions, in our opinion.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCURACY
You personally accept responsibility for the results of your actions by using this website. You agree to use good judgement and conduct due diligence before implementing any action or plans or policy recommended or suggested on this website, blog, emails, social media, event, and any other similar site. You accept full responsibility for any damage or harm you suffer due to the non-use or use of any information, course, or resources available on this website or available for download from this website.
We have done our best to make sure that the resources available for download and information given on this website provide value and are accurate. Neither Always Yours Occasions, nor its shareholders, owners, employees, web designers, or any others associated with this website or any course, retreat, vacation or other will be held responsible or liable for any omissions of errors on this website. Neither shall any of the aforementioned be held responsible or liable for any damage you may suffer because of failure to seek competent advice from a professional familiar with your situation.
NO GUARANTEES REGARDING RESULTS
We provide informational and educational resources and give our users opportunities for learning and enjoyment. You acknowledge that your success or failure, your enjoyment or lack thereof, are the result of your own efforts, your particular circumstances, and other situations above and beyond our knowledge and control. Therefore, you agree that we have not made any guarantees regarding the results of our planning, mentoring, or assisting or you taking courses or participating in any activity, event, vacation, or any other action, whether recommended on this website or not.
FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND ENJOY AND TO PLAN AND BOOK
We provide opportunities for learning and enjoyment through events, travel, and informational and educational resources. We act as planners, liaisons, agents, instructors, and mentors for online and in-person courses, pop-ups, or events. We arrange restaurants, activities, instructors, hotels, and any other services in connection with an event itinerary.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
As a condition to using the website, you agree that you will not use the website in any way in an unlawful or prohibited manner. You agree to not act in any manner that would interfere with any other person’s enjoyment or use of the website. You agree that you will not secure or attempt to secure information or materials through any means except those intentionally provided or made available through the website.
Copyright Ownership: In the event that any copyrighted work(s) are created as a result of or in conjunction with the classes and services provided by Always Yours Occasions, LLC, or any guest artists, and/or participants, the creator of said work(s) owns all copyrights pursuant to federal copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 201-02 of the United States Code) whether registered or unregistered. Any and all products, whether tangible or intangible, produced or created, in connection with, or in the process of fulfilling this agreement, are expressly and solely owned by the creator of the work, and may be used in the reasonable course of the creator’s business and/or for personal use.
In addition, all content such as graphics, logos, text, images, videos, is the exclusive property of Always Yours Occasions and protected by laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. You agree to abide by and observe all such laws and notices and will not change or delete any of the aforementioned from any content downloaded or obtained through this website.
Permitted Uses of Products: Creators of copyrighted work(s) grant(s) to participants and other parties connected to the course or event, a non-exclusive license of products produced with, for, and during this event and for participants for personal use only so long as participant provides its creator with attribution each time participant uses copyrighted property. Personal use includes, but is not limited to, use in the following contexts: In photos on participant’s social media pages or profile; or in personal creations, such as a scrapbook or personal gift.
You agree you will not exploit any content, publish, modify, or create any derivative work, in part or in whole from the website or available resources. You will not sell any such content or resource, including templates. You understand that resources made available to you to download are for your individual use. You are not entitled to any unauthorized used of any content. You acknowledge you have no ownership rights to any protected content. You have no license, express or implied, regarding the intellectual property of Always Yours Occasions except that which is given by these Terms and Conditions.
ARTISTIC RELEASE
Planning services are often a subjective art and we have a unique vision, with an ever-evolving style and technique. We will use our artistic judgment when providing Services/Events/Courses for participants. Dissatisfaction with Always Yours Occasions and/or guest artists’ aesthetic judgment or artistic ability are not valid reasons for grievances or request of any monies returned.
MODE OF COMMUNICATION
We use several modes of communication to serve you. By signing up for or sending us emails, you are consenting to receive electronic communications from us. In addition, we have the capability to text. You acknowledge that all communications we provide to you via the website and email or in otherwise fashion electronically, fulfill the legal requirement of written communication.
We are happy to communicate with you via email. You agree that doing so does not create or imply a contract or business relationship. In addition, you recognize that we cannot guarantee the security of email communications, though we take steps to make sure communications remain confidential. You also acknowledge that as a result of a court order, we cannot guarantee that we would not be required to disclose correspondence.
We have many pages and services on our website. Included, but not limited to connections regarding chat, communities, web pages, blog and other comment areas, texts, email communication, calendars, connections to our Facebook and scheduling appointments (hereby referred to as modes of communication). Some of these may allow you to communicate with us individually while others are designed to foster community.
In being part of community or communicating with us individually, you acknowledge that when using any mode of communication, you will post, receive, and send messages that are appropriate. You agree that you will not use these modes of communication in a way as to violate legal rights (such as publicity or privacy). You agree not to harass, threaten, abuse, defame, or stalk others. You will not publish, upload, post, or disperse any material or comments that are obscene, slanderous, defamatory, indecent, unlawful, infringe on rights, and otherwise of a negative fashion. You will not upload any information that contain viruses or spam that may damage the website operations or others that use the website. You will not use any information you glean to be part of a Ponzi or pyramid scheme.
You agree not to delete or falsify any attributions to artists, creatives, authors, the creators of this website, or anyone connected in any way to Always Yours Occasions. You will not act in any way to inhibit or restrict other users from enjoying or using these modes of communication. You agree not to violate any guidelines, codes of conduct, collect information about others (including phone numbers and email addresses) without their consent, although there may be some instances that you are connected to others to be able to communicate. At such time you are free to reach out to one another in order to share information personally with the consent of each of you in order to coordinate attendance and details for events, and the like. As stated elsewhere, use extreme caution, when giving our any personal identification information whether via the website, modes of communication, or other. We do not endorse any messages, information, or content that comes through any mode of communication whatsoever. Therefore, we are not liable in any way regarding the modes of communication, and any action as a result of your choosing to participate in any mode of communication. Artists, creatives, and any other third party may have views that do not reflect those of Always Yours Occasions. We are not held liable for any difference of opinion you may have and you agree to not bring any grievance against us. You agree not to violate any regulations or applicable laws.
We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to post materials or information at our discretion. We reserve the right to disclose materials when necessary to satisfy any governmental request, regulations, laws, and legal process. We reserve the right to end access to our modes of communication for any reason at any time with or without notice.
You agree that any material you upload may be subject to be posted on our website, blog, social media, written materials, and any other advertising or educational materials.
PERMISSION TO USE YOUR MATERIALS AND SUBMISSIONS
Always Yours Occasions, LLC has the your permission to use the client’s likeness, name, and event-related information on our Website, blog, FaceBook, Pinterest, Twitter, portfolio, educational materials and classes, brochures, magazine articles, advertising material, publicity, and any other written or media coverage. During events, pop-ups, and courses, Always Yours Occasions, LLC will be taking photographs and video of the occasion and participants (collectively, “Images”). We may hire a photographer and/or videographer to take photos and video. You grant Always Yours Occasions, LLC and all hired photographer/videographer permission and the right to distribute, reproduce, display, or otherwise use in marketing, advertising, educational materials, classes, and promotion any or all of these Images. If you do not desire to have images of you, whether in video or photographs or other, contact Always Yours Occasions, LLC at events@alwaysyoursoccasions.com and advise of your desires. Always Yours Occasions, LLC will send you a confirmation of agreement. If you do not contact us prior to the event, or if , for any or all reason, you do not receive confirmation, you agree to these terms and conditions with respect to the use of any and all Images.
You also agree that with all submissions you upload, post, submit, or provide, you give us, those affiliated with us, and necessary licensure, permission to use such submission with the right to use for the operation of Internet businesses and in person events. We, and those affiliated with us such as course creators and the like, have the right to reproduce, copy, edit, reformat, translate, distribute, publicly perform and/or display your submission and to include your name with such submission.
Should you choose to make a submission, you understand there will be no compensation to you for such submission, and we reserve the right to choose to use or not use any such submission or remove a submission at any time.
If you upload, provide, post, or submit any information to us, you agree that you own or control the rights to your submission such that are necessary for you to do so.
THIRD PARTIES
This website contains links to other websites, course creators, accommodations, etc. These are known as “Linked Websites.” These Linked Websites are under their own control, and we are not responsible for any content of any Linked Website. These Linked Websites do not necessarily represent or imply an agreement with their views by us or association with the operators, but are provided as a convenience only.
The website makes available some services that are connected via third party organizations and websites. Should you choose to use a service or product that originates with the website, you are consenting and agreeing that this is of your choosing and not an obligation or requirement to participate in any or all our of offerings or occasions.
Third parties may be guests on our blogs, interviews, website, emails, or other platforms. The third party guests control the information they provide. We are not responsible for verifying the accuracy of this information. Those who are guests on such platforms agree that all intellectual property rights are transferred to us and will certify any rights they cannot assign.
ONLINE COURSES, AUDIO COURSES, EVENTS, AND ASSOCIATED OCCASIONS
Part of the services we provide are various courses, such as online, audio or in-person events or other occasions. These services usually are of an educational or relaxation nature and may include free downloads for your personal use. Except as pertains to a limited, non-exclusive, personal non-transferable agreement to use such services, you agree that we, and/or the course and event creators and presenters, or others similarly affiliated, have full rights to our materials. You agree that you will not copy, reproduce edit, modify, enhance, alter, or created works that you derive from these services, except where you have received permission.
By ordering or attending any of these services or events, you acknowledge they are for your personal use only. You will not share, sell, redistribute any materials related to the course without the written consent of the course creator, presenter, and Always Yours Occasions. In addition, you agree that you will not create a derivative of the course or offer services or products that would be considered competition.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Due to the nature of our online courses, no refunds can be given.
Each retreat, in-person pop-ups, and other events may have additional terms and conditions. In general, should you not be able to attend, you may have someone go in your place. If we have a waiting list, we can contact those who are interested, if you desire. There are no guarantees we can fill a spot for you. In any case, you are responsible for the non-refundable deposit plus any monies we already spent on your behalf that cannot be deferred to another person taking your place.
Due to the nature of our online, audio, and in-person creative courses, pop-ups, or retreats, there are no refunds given. However, for in-person retreats, if you are unable to attend, you may find someone to go in your place, and we will contact those on our wait list to help you find a replacement. You will still be responsible for the non-refundable deposit; however in some situations you may be able to apply your deposit to another retreat depending on the circumstances.
Payments must be paid via money order, cashier’s check, or credit card. If payment is made via credit card, there may be a processing fee in addition to the payment. Such fees are generally around 3% of the amount being charged. Should you cancel your reservation, you may transfer your reservation to another person or receive a refund of monies minus the non-refundable deposit of $ if done no later than 46 days prior to the event or apply your investment toward a future retreat. Transfers must be in writing, approved by Always Yours Occasions, LLC, and subject to a signed confirmed agreement by transferee attending the event.
For our signature courses, you will have a 14-30 day trial period to determine whether the course works for you. You agree that you must show and submit all your work as outlined in the terms and conditions of each course. You must show that you reasonably tried to implement the course without success in order to receive a refund. If part of a membership class, you can cancel your enrollment at any time in writing. Should you be entitled to cancel or receive a refund, we will contact our payment processing company. Since they will issue your refund, they are in control of when it will be received. We have no control to expedite your refund.
LIABILITIES
In booking, attending, or participating in any or all services, products, events, courses or other items offered on this website, you (sometimes referred to as “participant or event participant”, “Participant”, “me”, “my”, or “I”) understand that participating in any above mentioned event could involve risk or loss. Always Yours Occasions, LLC and their representatives, and guest artists, or teachers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) cannot guarantee safety thereof.
You understand and acknowledge that participants are fully responsible for all travel expenses to and from an in-person event. Should you choose to drive or ride with another participant at any time prior to, during, or after an event, you release Always Yours Occasions, LLC and its principals and owners, and creatives from any responsibility and liability in the event of unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, car breakdowns, accidents, personal injury, death, delay, weather issues, or damage. You acknowledge that if you are a passenger in another’s private or rented vehicle, or if you rent or drive a vehicle, in connection with this event, that Always Yours Occasions, LLC, and guest artists, or teachers is/are not responsible for any mishap or accident you may be in, and any type of insurance held by Always Yours Occasions, LLC will not cover any mishap or accident you may be in. You also acknowledge that any medical or auto insurance that you personally carry may or may not provide coverage for any incidents. It is your sole responsibility to obtain available insurance for these or other potential mishaps and losses that you may suffer in traveling to, from, and while attending the event. All insurance coverage you may choose to obtain will be at my sole discretion and determination. To confirm, you understand that Always Yours Occasions, LLC is not providing any insurance coverage for any loss or damage or anything you may suffer prior to, during, or following this event, and you release them, their representatives, and guest creatives and teachers from all responsibility and liability.
You also acknowledge that Always Yours Occasions, LLC is not liable for nor can be responsible for assuring the reliability or safety of any private driver or transportation, nor for any sponsored or non-sponsored travel or activity that you choose to participate in prior to, during, or after this event. You willingly accept all risks and responsibilities associated with rented or private vehicles and activities and release Always Yours Occasions, LLC and all of its principals and owners, and guest artists and teachers from any such claims.
You understand that Always Yours Occasions, LLC does not provide insurance, accident, health, or otherwise, for event participants. You acknowledge that any property loss, personal expenditures, or medical expenses that occur during this trip are to be borne by the event participant and shall not be borne by Always Yours Occasions, LLC or its principals or owners, guest artists or teachers.
If the Coronavirus 19 pandemic or any other such situation is current at the time of the event, you agree to abide by all state and local rules and regulations and are responsible for finding out that information. You understand that if there are participants who have a physician’s note or have a condition such that wearing a mask may be harmful to their health, they are exempt from wearing a mask. You understand the risk involved in attending such an event and do not hold Always Yours Occasions, LLC or its principals or owners, and the guest artists, or the instructors or presenters or the other participants or vendors responsible or liable if you are in any way affected by Covid-19 or any other sickness or illness. If you have any symptoms of Covid-19 within 10 days prior to the event, you will let Always Yours Occasions, LLC know. You will either choose to forfeit the event or get a Covid-19 test within 3 days of the event and if it is negative you are free to attend. If you choose not to attend the event, you are able to transfer your place to someone else, but are responsible for the monetary cost of the event if the transferee cannot pay. If the transferee can pay for the event, you will work out the details and present the resolution in writing to Always Yours Occasions, LLC. You are still responsible for any non-refundable deposit unless the transferee reimburses you as part of transfer of monies. Should a situation arise that Always Yours Occasions needs to cancel or postpone the event, you will be able to transfer your monies to a future event or receive a full refund.
In consideration of the fact that you voluntarily book an event or take a course yourself, with full knowledge of the risks associated with the activities, travel, accommodations, nature etc. of this event, and with full understanding of the above terms and conditions, and in consideration that a material condition for Always Yours Occasions, LLC’s agreement in allowing you to participate in this event is that you hereby agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Always Yours Occasions, LLC, its principals, owners, agents, employees, and their respective successors, and guest artists, teachers, and all others affiliated with any event and assign from all expenses, damages, claims, obligations, personal injury, liabilities, and costs, including, without limitation, attorney fees and costs, that you or your family members may suffer or incur arising out of my participating in the event as well as any travel related to the event including travel to and from the event and travel while participating and attending the event, including without limitation any death or personal injuries or personal property damages of any nature suffered in such event, and from all demands of any nature or claims arising from attending and participating in this event and any related activities, functions, excursions, or travel of any kind whether with the group or on your own.
For and in consideration of attending and participating in this event, you do hereby completely, release, acquit, and forever discharge, and hold harmless, and release (collectively, the “Release”), Always Yours Occasions, LLC, its principals, owners, agents, personal representatives, employees, and their successors, and guest artists, teachers, or others affiliated with any event, online or audio course, or other (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, actions, obligations, liabilities, damages, costs, causes of action, loss of services, attorneys’ fees, expenses, and compensation of any kind of nature whatsoever on account of or in any way coming out of, or which in the future may result from bodily and personal injuries, illnesses, property damage, paralysis, and death to me as a result of attending and participating in the events, including, without limitation, travel related to such event, and such release shall be effective notwithstanding if any of such damages are caused in whole or in part by Always Yours Occasions, LLC’s, and/or artists’, teachers’, or others’ gross negligence or negligence. In addition, this applies to any or all liability or loss you or any other entity or person associated with you may incur or suffer as a result of the information provided and/or downloaded resources you have access to from this website. This Release includes, but is not limited to, all causes of action or claims whether based on a contract, tort, or other theory of recovery, which you now have or which my hereafter accrue or may otherwise be acquired on account of or may in anyway come out of or grow out of attending or participating in the event, including any and all claims for loss of consortium, loss of companionship, emotional distress, loss of income, bodily or personal injury to me, or any wrongful death claim or punitive damage or any other claim on my representatives or heirs which may result or which have resulted from the event, and/or negligence or gross negligence, acts, or omissions of Always Yours Occasions, LLC or others relating to the event.
You recognize that there may be typographical error or inaccuracies may happen on this website. Periodically, we make changes to the website and information provided. We and our support team reserve the right to make changes in the website at any time.
You understand that all information, services, products, graphics, software, etc. are provided “as is.” We make no representations regarding the reliability, timeliness, availability, suitability, and accuracy of the software, services, graphics, information, and products contained on this website for any purpose.
You absolve us of all incidental or any other type of damages whatsoever including, but not limited to loss of data, use, profits, arising out or or in any other way affiliated with the performance of use of the website, with the inability or delay in using the website or related services, provision of or failure to provide services, or for any services, software, information, products, or graphics, or images, obtained through the website, or otherwise coming out of using the website, whether based on negligence, contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, even if we or any of our support or others connected with the website have been advised of the possibility of damages. Should your state not allow the limitation or exclusion of the liability for incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations may not apply.If you are not satisfied with any part of the website or with any of these terms of use, you exclusive and sole remedy is to discontinue use of the website.
Always Yours Occasions, LLC is not responsible, liable, and does not accept any responsibility for any delay, personal injury, medical conditions, damage, or death suffered by you arising out of, but not limited to, acts of war, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, sickness, pilferage, lost or stolen personal property, pilferage, machinery breakdown or complications, quarantine, weather, labor disputes, government restraints, or any other cause beyond our control.
ARBITRATION
You expressly waive any and all claims you or your family may have, now or in the future, relating to or arising out of the website, Always Yours Occasions, all support or those connected in any way to the website or Always Yours Occasions, any and all contracts you enter into and any and all products and services offered.
To the extent that you attempt to assert any such claim, you hereby expressly agree to present such claim only through binding arbitration by the Better Business Bureau in Knoxville, TN. You agree and hereby waive any right to sue or take to court and waive any right to a jury trial. You agree instead to conduct arbitration related only to any individual claims and /or any entity related to you asserts against us. To the fullest extent permissible by law, you agree that you are responsible for all costs associated with both initiating and administration of the arbitration.
ACCESS RESTRICTION AND TERMINATION
We reserve the right, and have sole discretion to limit or terminate your website access and any or all related services at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to resolve any and all disputes related to or arising from the website of Terms and Conditions pursuant to the above Arbitration agreement. Website use that does not give effect to all provisions of these Terms and Conditions, including, without limitation, this section is unauthorized in any jurisdiction.
NO RELATIONSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE
By using the website or as a result of this agreement, you agree that no agency relationship, partnership, employment, or joint venture exists between you and us. Nothing in this agreement is in derogation of our right to comply with court, law enforcement, governmental requests or requirements relating to your use of the website or information provided to or gathered by us with respect to such use and our performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process.
AGREEMENT AND CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Unless otherwise applicable, this agreement, along with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, is the agreement between us and the user with with respect to the website. It supersedes all previous communications, whether electronic, written, or oral between us and the user with respect to the website.
We reserve the right and have sole discretion to change the Terms and Conditions which we offer regarding the website. Should changes be made, the current version will supercede prior versions. It is your responsibility to occasionally review the Terms and Conditions to stay informed of any updates.
CONTACT US
email@alwaysyoursoccasions.com Always Yours Occasions, P.O.Box 32012, Knoxville, TN 32930
We welcome your questions and comments regarding our Terms and Conditions:
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Last updated November 2024
