Cancellation Policy and Website Terms
Tree Bender Bonsai workshops are booked in advance and prepared specifically for each guest or group. Because materials, trees, and scheduling are set aside ahead of time, the following policies apply.
Cancellation Policy
Booking and Payment
A deposit or full payment may be required to reserve your workshop date, depending on the type of booking.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled workshop time.
If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours’ notice, 50% of the total workshop cost will be retained or charged.
Rescheduling
If you need to reschedule, please reach out as soon as possible. Rescheduling requests made more than 72 hours in advance will be accommodated when possible based on availability.
No-Shows
If a guest does not arrive for the scheduled workshop and has not given notice, 50% of the total workshop cost will be retained or charged.
Group Bookings
For private group workshops, retreats, birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and other group bookings, the same 72-hour cancellation policy applies unless a separate agreement has been made in writing.
Weather or Emergency
If a workshop must be rescheduled due to severe weather, illness, or another unexpected issue on my end, guests will be offered a rescheduled date or another reasonable solution.
Questions
If you have any questions before booking, please feel free to reach out using our contact form page.
Website Terms
By using this website, you agree to these terms. All website content, including text, images, branding, and design, belongs to Tree Bender Bonsai unless otherwise noted and may not be used without permission.
I do my best to keep information accurate and up to date, but details such as pricing, availability, and offerings may change without notice. Workshops, nursery stock, and services are subject to availability.
This website may link to third-party websites for convenience. Tree Bender Bonsai is not responsible for their content or practices. Use of this website is at your own discretion, and Tree Bender Bonsai is not liable for damages or losses resulting from use of the site or reliance on its content.
These terms may be updated from time to time. If you have questions, please get in touch through the contact page.
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