Work:Live:Play
Terms of Use

By purchasing the Work:Live:Play Retreat (“Program”) from Sally Mercedes and Sasha Mercedes of The Biz Sistahs (“Company”), You (“You” or “Your”) agree to the following terms of this Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”):

Services

Company agrees to provide You with everything listed on the details page of the Work:Live:Play Retreat website (workliveplayretreat.com) and You agree to abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in this Agreement. Program includes:

✧ Shuttle from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) on July 23 at 14:00 GMT+1

✧ Shuttle to Amsterdam Airport (AMS) on July 31 at 14:00 GMT+1

✧ Shared Accommodations for 8 Days + 8 Nights in Haarlem

✧ Up to 2 Meals Daily (excluding Play Days)

✧ 3-day Dream + Scheme Retreat activities

✧ 5-day Co-Working Retreat activities

✧ 2 Designated Play Days (days off)

✧ 1-Week Membership at LaatBloeien

✧ 1 Work:Play Day on August 21 at 8:00 GMT-8

✧ Dream + Scheme Playbook + Planner

✧ Intuitive Bizcast

✧ Biz Blueprint

Term

The Program consists of a Dream + Scheme Retreat held on three (3) consecutive days to strategize for business growth and a Co-Working Retreat held on five (5) consecutive days to execute on business priorities. The Term ends once both retreats are complete, whether or not You have completed the Program.

Disclaimer

The Program and the information contained within the Program have been made available to You for use and informational purposes but do not constitute legal or medical advice. Company expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on information provided to You by Company. You understand that intuitive strategy, which is not directive advice, counseling, or therapy, may address overall goals, specific projects, or general conditions in Your life or profession. Consulting services may include setting priorities, establishing goals, identifying resources, brainstorming, creating action plans, strategizing, asking clarifying questions, and providing models, examples, and in-the-moment skills training.

Payment

If You elect to pay in full, payment shall be made via Squarespace using PayPal, a merchant account. If You elect to pay in installments, recurring payments shall be made via PayPal, a merchant account. By accessing and purchasing the Program through the merchant account, You are also agreeing to be bound by their terms, which can be found here:

✧ squarespace.com/terms-of-service 

✧ paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/useragreement-full

Refunds & Cancellation

Due to its unique, customized nature, the Program is non-transferable. If You pay in full and need to cancel, You are eligible for a partial refund of 50% of the Program fee if and only if You cancel on or before June 15, 2020. If You elect to pay in installments and need to cancel, no refunds will be issued for any reason and all remaining payments will be forgiven. No refunds of any kind will be issued after June 15, 2020, except in the event that Company cancels the Program.

Scheduling

If Your purchase includes a 1-hour Biz Glitter Check-In, You are responsible for scheduling this virtual two-on-one meeting with Company, to be held on or before September 30, 2020. If You need to reschedule, 24 hours advance notice is required. Company shall not be held responsible if Company’s availability does not align with Your availability. Missed or unscheduled meetings will be forfeited at the sole discretion of Company and no refunds will be issued.

If Your purchase includes a 5-hour Work:Play Day, this virtual coworking day is scheduled on August 21, 2020 at 8:00 GMT-8. You are responsible for notifying Company of Your intent to attend in order to receive full meeting details. Company may, at its sole discretion, cancel or reschedule Work:Play Day. Company shall not be held responsible if Work:Play Day does not align with Your availability. Missed or unattended Work:Play Days will be forfeited and no refunds will be issued.

Confidentiality

This Agreement is considered a mutual non-disclosure agreement. Both Parties agree not to disclose, reveal or make use of any information learned by either party during discussions, coaching sessions, or otherwise, throughout the Term of this Program (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the templates, and shall not include information rightfully obtained from a third party. Both Parties shall keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential by using a reasonable degree of care, but not less than the degree of care used by it in safeguarding its own confidential information. The obligation of the Parties hereunder to hold the information confidential does not apply to information that is subsequently acquired by either Party from a third party who has a bona fide right to make such information available without restriction. Both Parties agree that any and all Confidential Information learned as of the date of purchase shall survive the termination, revocation, or expiration of this Agreement.

Ownership & Intellectual Property

The Program and its branding are protected by copyright, trademark, and other U.S. and foreign laws. This Agreement and Your purchase of the Program do not give You any rights, title or interest in the Company content, templates, or Company trademarks, logos and other brand features except the limited personal use license granted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Compelled Disclosure of Confidential Information

Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing, in the event that You are required by law to disclose any of the Confidential Information, You will (i) provide Company with prompt notice of such requirement prior to the disclosure, and (ii) give Company all available information and assistance to enable Company to take the measures appropriate to protect the Confidential Information from disclosure.

Non-Disclosure of Company Materials

These materials are proprietary, copyrighted and developed specifically for Company. You agree that such proprietary material is solely for Your own personal use. Any disclosure to a third party is strictly prohibited. These materials are for Your individual use only and You are granted as a single-user license. No license to sell or distribute Company’s materials is granted or implied. Further, by purchasing this Program, You agree that if You violate, or display any likelihood of violating, any of the agreements contained in this paragraph, Company will be entitled to injunctive relief to prohibit any such violations and to protect against the harm of such violations.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, and its respective officers, directors, agents, employees, and other independent contractors from any and all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, damage, lawsuits, judgments, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of, or relating to, Your participation or action(s) under this Agreement. You agrees to defend against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, lawsuits, and/or judgments arising out of, or relating to, the Your participation under this Agreement, unless expressly stated otherwise by Company, in writing.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY YOU, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCLUDING LOST OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS, SAVINGS, INTERRUPTION TO BUSINESS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE DOCUMENTS OR ADVICE OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE PROGRAM OR THE LICENSED MATERIALS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU HAVE ADVISED COMPANY OR COMPANY HAS ADVISED YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. COMPANY AGGREGATE LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PROGRAM AT YOUR TIME OF PURCHASE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OR CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE OR LIABILITY, EVEN IF SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE OR LIABILITY IS BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTS OR BREACH OF CONTRACT (INCLUDING FUNDAMENTAL BREACH OR BREACH OF A FUNDAMENTAL TERM). NEITHER YOU NOR COMPANY MAY INSTITUTE ANY ACTION IN ANY FORM ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ARISEN. SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.

Dispute Resolution

If a dispute is not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties to this Agreement, every controversy or dispute to this Agreement will be submitted to the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand and shall take place in Los Angeles, CA. The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process and shall cooperate with each other to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs, including attorneys’ fees) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate. 

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, regardless of the conflict of laws principles thereof.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its relationship, and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, understandings and representations to the extent that they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof. Neither course of performance, nor course of dealing, nor usage of trade, shall be used to qualify, explain, supplement or otherwise modify any of the provisions of this Agreement. No amendment of, or any consent with respect to, any provision of this Agreement shall bind either party unless set forth in writing, specifying such waiver, consent, or amendment, signed by both parties. The headings of Sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and shall not affect its construction or interpretation.

Acceptance

This Agreement is deemed signed and accepted by You and Your electronic click to accept the terms of this Agreement and Your purchase and use of the Program.

Severability

Should any provision of this Agreement be or become invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, the other provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

The waiver or failure of Company to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further right hereunder.

Assignment

This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without express written consent of the other party.

Your Responsibility

You accept and agree that You are 100% responsible for the completion of the Program after it is purchased. Company provides instructions but there are tasks that are solely Your responsibility to complete. Company makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees verbally or in writing regarding Your performance in completing the Program.

Changes To This Agreement

Company may revise these terms and will always post any updated or more recent versions on Company website. By continuing to use or access the Program after any revisions come into effect, You agree to be bound by those revisions.

Last Updated: December 2019