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The Story Within Her 

Catskills Cabin Writing Retreat

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This Retreat Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Once Upon a Script LLC (“Organizer”) and the undersigned participant (“Participant”) in connection with participation in The Story Within Her — Catskills Cabin Writing Retreat, taking place March 27–30, 2026 in the Catskills, New York.

By registering for and attending the retreat, Participant agrees to the following terms:

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1. PARTICIPATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

The Story Within Her is designed to be a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive creative space for women writers.

Participant agrees to:

  • Treat all fellow participants, mentors, hosts, and staff with respect and professionalism.

  • Engage in retreat activities in good faith and refrain from disruptive, harmful, discriminatory, or inappropriate behavior.

  • Respect the confidentiality of personal stories, creative work, and private conversations shared during the retreat.

  • Honor the shared cabin environment and property with care and responsibility.

  • Follow all retreat guidelines and local laws.

The Organizer reserves the right to remove any participant from the retreat without refund if their behavior is deemed disruptive, unsafe, or harmful to the group or experience.

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2. MEDIA RELEASE & USE OF LIKENESS

Participant understands and agrees that the retreat may be photographed, filmed, or recorded for marketing, promotional, educational, and social media purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Social media posts

  • Website content

  • Promotional videos

  • Future retreat marketing

By attending, Participant grants Once Upon a Script LLC the irrevocable right to use their image, likeness, voice, and/or name in such materials, without compensation.

If Participant has specific concerns regarding visibility or social media use, they must communicate this in writing prior to the retreat. While Organizer will make reasonable efforts to accommodate preferences, complete exclusion from all media cannot be guaranteed.

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3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK & LIABILITY WAIVER

Participant acknowledges that participation in the retreat includes travel, outdoor activities (such as nature walks or hikes), workshops, and group gatherings that may involve inherent risks.

Participant:

  • Voluntarily assumes all risks associated with attending the retreat.

  • Agrees that they are solely responsible for their own physical, emotional, and mental well-being during the retreat.

  • Understands that Organizer does not provide medical care, insurance, or emergency services.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participant releases and holds harmless Once Upon a Script LLC, its owners, contractors, mentors, staff, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, injuries, losses, damages, or expenses arising from participation in the retreat.

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4. TRAVEL & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Participant is responsible for:

  • Their own travel arrangements and transportation to and from the Catskills

  • Any travel insurance (strongly recommended)

  • Personal belongings and valuables during the retreat

Organizer is not responsible for travel delays, cancellations, missed connections, illness, injury, weather-related issues, or acts beyond its control.

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5. PAYMENT, CANCELLATION & REFUNDS

Participant acknowledges that:

  • Deposits and retreat fees are non-refundable within the timeframe outlined in retreat policies.

  • Payment plans must be completed according to agreed-upon dates.

  • Retreat credits may be issued at Organizer’s discretion if a replacement participant is found.

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6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All creative work developed during the retreat remains the sole property of the Participant. Organizer makes no claim to ownership of scripts, manuscripts, concepts, or materials created.

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7. AGREEMENT & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By registering for The Story Within Her — Catskills Cabin Writing Retreat and/or signing this Agreement, Participant confirms that they:

  • Have read and understood this Agreement

  • Agree to all terms outlined above

  • Accept full responsibility for their participation

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This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state in which Once Upon a Script LLC is registered.

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