The SAFEGUARDED Woman Retreat

Terms and Conditions of Use 

Please read these Terms and Conditions of Use (“TOU”) carefully.  You must agree to these TOU before you are permitted to use any Fortress Consulting Group, LLC (a.k.a “Company”) one-on-one or group coaching, class, Retreat, workshop, or training operated by Fortress Consulting Group, LLC (for any purpose), whether on a website hosted by Fortress Consulting Group, LLC or a third-party website. 

If you do not agree with these TOU, you may not attend the 2025 SAFEGUARDED Woman Retreat.

As used in these TOU, the term “Releasees” is defined to include the following: (i) Fortress Consulting Group, LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliated companies, owners, members, managers, directors, officers, past and present employees, agents, coaches, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively “the Company”); (ii) any Company volunteers; (iii) Adrienne Shales, Tabitha Hernandez, and Sue White.

1. The Retreat 
1. individual services, tours, museum fees, transportation, excursions or recreational activities not included.
2. A 3-night and 4-day (September 18 - 21, 2025), in-person retreat in Indian Pass, Florida including all lodging, and meals while on site; 

2. Participants

NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF MINORS: You acknowledge that you have reviewed, understood and agreed to the terms of these TOU (such terms being interpreted as if they applied both to you and your minor child/ward) and have the legal authority to enter into these TOU on behalf of your minor child/ward.

3.  This Retreat is intended and only suitable for individuals aged 18 and above. Some of the content in this Retreat may not be appropriate for children. Company hereby disclaims all liability for use by individuals under the age of 18.

Payment

You agree to the following fees and payment schedule:

Total Retreat fees are $1,397 for pay-in-full or $1,533 with the multi-payments. Two payment options are offered:

• A one-time payment of $1,397
• or
• 7-monthly payments of $219.00, which are due monthly after the first payment.

• If paying by debit card or credit card, you give us permission to automatically charge your credit or debit card for all fees and charges due and payable to the Company without any additional authorization, for which you will receive an electronic receipt.  You also agree that the Company is authorized to share any payment information and instructions required to complete the payment transactions with its third-party payment service providers (e.g., credit card transaction processing, merchant settlement, and related services).

If payment is not received by the due date, you will have a three (3) day grace period to make the payment. Otherwise, the registration will not continue, and we reserve the right to terminate your access to it.

4. Refund Policy

Your satisfaction with the Retreat is important to us. However, we have a no refund policy because of the extensive time, effort, preparation, and care that goes into creating and providing the Retreat. Unless otherwise provided by law, you acknowledge that we do not offer refunds for any portion of your payment for this Retreat, and no refunds will be provided to you at any time. By using and/or purchasing our Retreat, you understand and agree that all sales are final and no refunds will be provided.

We suggest purchasing travel insurance if you desire to cover any unexpected cancellation.

6. Your Conduct in the Retreat; Confidentiality

You agree to keep all information you learn about other Retreat participants, their business, or clients (as applicable), strictly confidential except in very rare circumstances where disclosure is required by law.

• Discriminatory speech, hate speech, comments, or actions against another member based on their sex, gender, age, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, disability, or other labels

• Harassing, fighting with, or being disrespectful to other participants

If, in the Company’s sole discretion, your conduct violates these TOU in any way, you agree that the Company may immediately and permanently terminate your participation in the Retreat and your access to the Content without refund. 

The Company does its best to create a safe and welcoming space for all participants. However, the Company cannot guarantee that all participants will follow these guidelines. Therefore, the Company shall not be held liable for any participant’s comments, actions, posts, content, or materials that result in another participant’s trauma or discomfort.

7. Personal Responsibility, Assumption of Risk, Release, Disclaimers

1. You understand that physical activity and exercise are inherently risky and dangerous activities.  Inherent risks are risks that cannot be eliminated completely regardless of the care and precautions taken by Releasees. 
2. You represent and warrant to Releasees that you are able to safely participate in the Retreat and have no medical condition that would make your participation in the Retreat more hazardous.  You acknowledge that you have had a physical examination and have been given a physician’s permission to participate, or that you have decided to participate in the Retreat without the approval of a physician.
3. You acknowledge that, by engaging with the Company for the Retreat, you voluntarily assume an element of inherent risk, and knowingly and freely assume all risk and responsibility for injuries to any persons or damages to any property, and release, covenant not to sue, and hold Releasees harmless for any and all liability to you, your personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, for any and all claims, causes of action, obligations, lawsuits, charges, complaints, controversies, damages, costs or expenses of whatsoever kind, nature, or description, whether direct or indirect, in law or in equity, in contract or in tort, or otherwise, whether known or unknown, arising out of or connected with your (minors or your minor child’s/ward’s) participation in the Retreat, whether or not caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees.

In the event that the release and hold harmless provision is held unenforceable for any reason, you agree to limit any damages claimed to the total paid to the Company for the Retreat.

9. The Retreat and Content provide information and education only, and do not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. None of the Retreat or Content prevents, cures or treats any mental or medical condition.  The Retreat and Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice that can be provided by your own accountant, lawyer, financial advisor, or medical professional.  You are responsible for your own financial, legal, physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results.  You should consult with a professional if you have specific questions about your own unique situation.  The Company disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in the Retreat.
10. Earnings and Results Disclaimer.  You agree that the Company has not made and does not make any representations about the earnings or results you may receive as a result of your participation in the Retreat.  The Company cannot and does not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings from your use of the Retreat, and you understand that results and earnings differ for each individual.

11. Any links to third-party products, services, or sites are subject to separate terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for or liable for any content on or actions taken by such third-party company or website. Although the Company may recommend third-party sites, products or services, it is your responsibility to fully research such third parties before entering into any transaction or relationship with them
12. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE Retreat, INCLUDING ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, OR THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE Retreat.

10. Security 

Security for all personally identifiable information is extremely important to us. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, The Company cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit via the internet. By transmitting any such information to the Company, you accept that you do so at your own risk.

11. Legal Disputes

These TOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. The state and federal court nearest to Thomaston, Georgia, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising from or relating to the Retreat or Content, including but not limited to the Company’s Privacy Policy or these TOU. By using the Retreat or Content, you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts and consent irrevocably to personal jurisdiction in such courts, and waive any defense of forum non conveniens. The prevailing party in any dispute between the parties arising out of or related to these TOU, whether resolved by negotiation, mediation, or litigation, shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees and costs from the other party.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, release, and hold harmless the Company and any directors, officers, agents, contractors, partners, assigns, successors-in-interest and its and their employees from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from or in connection with: (i) your use of the Retreat or Content in violation of these TOU, (ii) any breach by you of these TOU or any representation and warranty made by you herein, (iii) any comment, post, or material you submit to the Company’s website or any third-party forum or website operated by the Company, (iv) your use of materials or features available on the Retreat or Content (except to the extent a claim is based upon infringement of a third-party right by materials created by the Company) or (v) a violation by you of applicable law or any agreement or terms with a third party to which you are subject.

13. Force Majeure 

The Company shall not be deemed in breach of these TOU if the Company is unable to provide all of the Retreat or any portion thereof by reason of fire, earthquake, labor dispute, act of ‘spiritual’ (Act of God) or public enemies, epidemic, pandemic, death, illness or incapacity of the Company or any local, state, federal, national or international law, governmental order or regulation or any other event beyond Company’s control (collectively, “Force Majeure Event”). Upon the occurrence of any Force Majeure Event, the Company shall give notice to you of its inability to perform or of delay in completing the Retreat and shall propose revisions to the schedule for completion of the Retreat or other accommodations or may terminate these TOU.

14. General Provisions.  

The Company may modify these TOU at any time. All modifications shall be posted on the Company’s website and participants shall be notified.  If any provision of these TOU is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of these TOU will remain in full force and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced by a valid or enforceable provision. This is the entire agreement of the parties and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. These TOU supersede all prior written and oral representations.

By clicking on the box when signing up for the Retreat, you are providing the electronic equivalent of your signature and assert that you have read, understood and agreed to this entire document.  If you do not agree with these TOU, do not purchase or use the Retreat or Content.

Updated on 12.12.2024