Cancellation Policies, Terms & Conditions

MEDITATION RETREAT CANCELLATION POLICY:  If you should have to cancel a retreat unexpectedly, your payment is fully refundable less a 20% cancellation fee when you cancel in writing to retreats@mcleanmeditation.com, at least 45 days before the start of the retreat. After that date, there are absolutely no refunds. Please note: Injury or illness do not disqualify you from this policy. MMI reserves the right to cancel programs, retreats and workshops with inadequate enrollment (we typically notify those enrolled no less than 21 days of the event.) MMI is unable to refund costs of transportation and other incidental expenses incurred. It is strongly suggested you obtain travel insurance. You can review insurance plans here: www.insuremytrip.com, travelinsurancereview.net, www.travelinsured.com.

MEDITATION CLASS, COACHING, ONLINE CLASS & WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY: If you should unexpectedly have to cancel a program sponsored by the McLean Meditation Institute, your payment is fully refundable less a 20% cancellation fee if you cancel in writing at least 7 days before the class or workshop. After that date, your tuition is non-refundable, but is transferable and can be applied within a year (less the cancellation fee) to another eligible program with the McLean Meditation Institute. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the program or fail to show up, your payment will be forfeited. MMI reserves the right to cancel programs, retreats,  and workshops with inadequate enrollment or due to an act of God or nature (we typically notify those enrolled no less than 21 days of the event.) MMI is unable to refund any transportation, flight or other incidental expenses incurred. It is suggested you obtain travel insurance. You can review insurance plans here: www.insuremytrip.com, travelinsurancereview.net, www.travelinsured.com.

MTA CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation Period: A Student who provides written notice of cancellation within three days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, federal and state holidays) of signing the Enrollment Agreement is entitled to a full refund of all monies paid.  After the Cancellation Period: A Student cancelling after the Cancellation Period is entitled to a refund determined as follows* less the Administrative Fee of $200 USD:

*The percentage of clock hours attempted is determined by dividing the total Training hours (estimated at 300 total hours) by the estimated number of hours that the Student has participated in the Training. For purposes of calculating a refund, the estimated clock hours attempted will be based on the delivery of Lessons. Though individual engagement may vary, this is calculated at 25 hours per lesson (9 Awaken Lessons, 3 Become Lessons, Intensive.) 

Once the Student has completed more than 50% of the Training, they are not due any refund and is responsible for paying the Tuition in full. Refunds due to a Student are issued within 30 days of the date of notification.

MMI MINDFUL TRAINER CERTIFICATION CANCELLATION POLICY: A Student who provides written notice of cancellation within three business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement is entitled to a full refund. A student requesting cancellation more than three days after signing this Agreement is entitled to a refund less an administrative fee of $200, and an application fee of $100. In addition, the following refund schedule applies: If the student cancels the program with fewer than 45 days before the start of the Intensive, there is no refund. If the student is canceling with more than 45 days, but fewer than 90 days, before the start of the Intensive, the refund due is 30% of the tuition less the above fees. There are no refunds due to a student who does not attend the Intensive. Please note: Inclement weather, acts of God, injury, or illness do not disqualify a student from this policy. MMI reserves the right to cancel programs, retreats,  and workshops with inadequate enrollment (we typically notify those enrolled no less than 21 days of the event.)

MEDITATION TEACHER SYMPOSIUM CANCELLATION POLICY: We realize that sometimes even the most airtight plans can change. Your registration fee is fully refundable less a 20% cancellation fee when you notify us in writing at least 21 days before the program begins. After that date, there are absolutely no refunds. Please note: Injury or illness do not disqualify you from this policy. MMI reserves the right to cancel programs, retreats, and workshops with inadequate enrollment (we typically notify those enrolled no less than 21 days of the event.) MMI is unable to refund any transportation, flight or other incidental expenses incurred. It is suggested you obtain travel insurance. You can review insurance plans here: www.insuremytrip.com, travelinsurancereview.net, www.travelinsured.com.

SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY: If you plan to attend the program accompanied by a Service Animal, please make prior arrangements by calling (805) 770-8188 so that staff members and other attendees can be made aware of the animal’s presence, in case they have allergies and/or sensitivities.  MMI permits Service Animals only when they are in service and are trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability, including guiding a person who is visually impaired or blind, alerting a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, assisting with mobility or balance, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, retrieving objects, or performing other special tasks. Under the ADA’s regulations, comfort, therapy, or emotional support animals do not meet the definition of Service Animal. Pets are not permitted.