Last Updated: 09/24/2025

WoRKSHOP AGREEMENT

Abby Garden LLC

This Agreement is between Abby Garden LLC (“Company”), and You (“Attendee”) (collectively the “Parties”, or in the singular “Party”), for the purpose of Attendee participating in an in-person workshop on April 27, 2026 to May 1, 2026 in York, Maine (“Workshop”). This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of both Parties’ signatures below (“Effective Date”).

1. Scope of Workshop

The Workshop will take place on April 27, 2026 to May 1, 2026 in York, Maine. The Workshop includes group coaching sessions, expert-led presentations, workbooks or materials, group meals, networking opportunities, etc. during the scheduled dates and times of Attendee’s participation.

Attendee understands and agrees that Company will not provide any coaching, support, or access to materials outside of the designated Workshop dates and times. Any 1:1 feedback or additional services are outside the scope of this Agreement unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

The Workshop includes snacks, lunch, and dinner for each scheduled day. Attendee is solely responsible for all travel costs, including but not limited to airfare, car transportation, rideshares, and accommodations outside of Scotland Fields. Company is not responsible for travel delays, cancellations, or any associated fees incurred by Attendee.

Workshop materials (if any) will be provided in physical or digital format at Company’s discretion. Access to any post-Workshop recordings, slides, or resources will only be provided if explicitly stated elsewhere in this Agreement or by Company in writing. 

2. Fees

Attendee agrees to pay the total fee of $5500, $5250 or $5000 based upon room selection for the Workshop provided by Company. Attendee may choose one of the following payment options:

Option 1: Full Payment
Attendee may pay the full Workshop fee of $5500, $5250 or $5000 based upon room selection upfront. Due to the nature of extensive advance planning this is a non-refundable fee. The fee may be transferred to another attendee.

Option 2: Installment Payments
Attendee may choose to pay the Workshop fee in installments through PayPal or Shop. The Company is not responsible for payments through these services. Failure to make timely payments may result in cancellation of Attendee’s spot at the Workshop without refund of any prior payments made.

Attendee understands that no seat will be reserved until this Agreement is signed and the first required payment under the selected option is received in full by Company.

Payments must be made on time and in advance of the Workshop, according to the selected payment option. Any missed or late payment will result in the immediate forfeiture of Attendee’s seat at the Workshop. In the event Attendee fails to pay the full fee in accordance with the terms outlined above, Company shall be entitled to retain all amounts paid as liquidated damages, and Attendee shall have no further right to attend the Workshop.

Any additional services provided by Company outside the scope of the Workshop, including, but not limited to, coaching, consulting calls, email support, or other time requested by Attendee, will be billed separately at the rate of $150.00 per hour and invoiced to Attendee accordingly.

3. Cancellation by Attendee

In the event Attendee cancels this Agreement or is unable to attend the Workshop for any reason, the following terms shall apply:

If cancellation occurs at any time prior to the Workshop date, Company shall retain the non-refundable Workshop fee (as outlined in Section 2).

Attendee may request to transfer their Workshop ticket to another individual, subject to the prior written consent of Company. Such requests must be made in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the Workshop date and submitted via email, pursuant to the Notice provision in Section 31. Ticket transfers are not guaranteed and will be reviewed at Company’s discretion.

If proper written Notice of Cancellation is not received, or if any outstanding amounts remain unpaid at the time of cancellation, Attendee shall remain liable for any remaining fees owed under this Agreement.

4. Duty of Company and Inclusivity Pledge

Company agrees to perform the Workshop to the best of its abilities. Company reserves the right to change the Workshop schedule, sessions, speakers, or food selections at any time, in its sole discretion.

Company pledges to be as inclusive as possible for the benefit of each attendee and the Workshop as a whole. This includes, but is not limited to, not discriminating against attendees, educating on diverse business topics, and making the Workshop as accessible as possible. Company believes that all attendees have the right to learn in a space they feel welcomed, safe, included, and accepted. Should Attendee need additional inclusion or accessibility help, Attendee shall contact Company to make appropriate accommodations.

5. Duty of Attendee at Workshop

Attendee hereby represents that Attendee will conduct itself in a respectful, safe, and prudent manner while participating in the Workshop and shall refrain from inappropriate behavior at all times. During the Workshop, Attendee understands and agrees that every attendee will be treated with respect, regardless of their chosen philosophy, and regardless of whether any attendee agrees with any other attendee’s approach or opinions. Attendee agrees to be respectful of others and allow all other attendees adequate time to ask and answer questions at the Workshop. Attendee understands and agrees that bullying is not allowed under any circumstances, whether verbal, physical, through body language, in writing, or by any other means, and is grounds for immediate removal from the Workshop. Company retains the right, at its sole discretion, to require Attendee to leave the Workshop early if Attendee’s behavior is disrespectful or otherwise unacceptable. Company reserves the right to cancel a Workshop activity or release Attendee if it feels the Attendee’s conduct is inappropriate or disruptive. Attendee agrees to release and hold Company harmless from any damages that may result from its dismissal or removal from the Workshop.

6. Confidentiality

Attendee understands that certain confidential information may be disclosed by Company, presenters, or other attendees during the Workshop, including, but not limited to, personal information, tools, processes, strategies, materials, slides, and other business trade secrets. All information given and conversations held inside the Workshop are considered confidential, including anything related to another attendee’s business. Attendee understands and agrees that they must respect the privacy of the other attendees. Attendee shall not intentionally disclose any confidential information to any third-party without the express written approval of Company, the other presenters, and/or attendees.

Workshop Attendee understands and agrees to this confidentiality clause.

7. Model Release

Attendee grants Company a model release, giving Abby Garden LLC the irrevocable right to use the photographs and video taken by Company that include Attendee at the Workshop in all forms and in all media and in all manners, without any restriction as to changes or alterations, for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes. Attendee waives any right to inspect or approve the photograph(s), finished version(s) incorporating the photograph(s), or the use to which it may be applied, including written copy that may be created and appear in connection therewith. This release is binding on the Attendee, their legal representatives, heirs, and assigns.

8. Bonuses

Company may, at its sole discretion, offer bonuses in connection with Workshop enrollment, including but not limited to early bird pricing, pay-in-full incentives, or limited-time promotional offers. Bonuses are only guaranteed at the time of Attendee’s enrollment and are subject to availability.

In-person bonuses must be redeemed during the Workshop and have no cash value. Bonuses may not be transferred, deferred, or redeemed after the Workshop concludes. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, substitute, or discontinue any bonus or promotion at any time during the enrollment period, which may result in Attendees receiving different bonus offerings.

9. Communication

All questions, concerns, feedback, and other Workshop related inquiries shall be directed to team@abbygarden.com, and will be answered by Company during its normal business hours, which are Tuesday through Friday, 10am-4pm, EST. Company typically replies to emails within [4-5] business days, unless otherwise notified. Company WILL NOT answer any direct messages sent through social media from any attendee.

10. No Guarantees

Company does NOT make any guarantees as to any outcomes or results any attendee should expect to experience as a result of their participation in the Workshop, including personal, business, financial, or other gains. Attendee understands and agrees that it is responsible for its own outcomes and results.

11. Release & Reasonable Expectations

Attendee has spent a satisfactory amount of time reviewing Company’s business through its website and other materials, and has a reasonable expectation of the services that Company will provide throughout the Workshop. Attendee understands and agrees that each attendee will have different outcomes and results. Attendee understands and agrees that:

Every attendee’s outcomes and final results from their participation in the Workshop will be different.
Business coaching and mentoring is a subjective service, and Company may give different information to each attendee depending on their personal and business needs.
Company will use its judgment to create a favorable education experience, but each Workshop section’s topic or subject may not be applicable to each attendee depending on their personal and business needs at that time.
Dissatisfaction with Company’s independent judgment, individual coaching style, Workshop aesthetic, Workshop content, and/or speaker lineup are not valid reasons for termination of this Agreement or request of any monies returned.

12. Disclaimer

Attendee agrees and understands Company is not providing the professional services of an attorney, accountant, nutritionist, financial planner, therapist, or any other kind of licensed or certified professional. Should Attendee desire professional services that exceed the scope of this Agreement, it is Attendee’s responsibility to seek out and retain the appropriate service provider(s).

13. Medical Treatment 

Attendee is responsible for their own health and safety while attending the Workshop, and for seeking medical attention as necessary for any allergic reactions, illness, or injury that they may experience while attending the Workshop. In the event that it becomes reasonably necessary for Attendee to receive medical treatment at either Attendee’s request or Company’s discretion during the Workshop, Attendee understands and accepts full responsibility for any and all medical expenses arising out of any treatment from such an incident. In the event that Attendee is unable to make medical decisions for themselves in an emergency, Attendee consents to Company arranging for their care by any reasonable physician or treatment center until such time that Attendee’s Emergency Contact(s) can be reached to take over Attendee’s care decisions.

14. Assumption of Risk
 
Attendee understands and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participating in the Workshop, including, but not limited to, travel, dining, group interactions, social or recreational activities, and use of facilities or transportation provided by Company or third parties. Attendee acknowledges that these activities may involve inherent risks, including illness, injury, or property damage, and participates at their own discretion and risk.

Company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate any housing, dietary, accessibility, or health-related requests communicated in advance. However, Company does not guarantee the availability or feasibility of such accommodations and will inform Attendee if a specific request cannot be met. In such cases, Attendee agrees to make independent arrangements at their own expense to ensure their personal comfort and safety during the Workshop.

By attending, Attendee waives and releases Company from any liability for injuries, losses, or damages sustained as a result of participation, except in the case of gross negligence or intentional misconduct by Company.

15. Attendee’s Responsibility to Secure Insurance 

Attendee understands and agrees that it is their responsibility to acquire and purchase an adequate amount of travel, medical, or other insurance that insures the Attendee against sickness, health issues, bodily harm, travel cancellations or delays, and incidental or direct damages resulting from Attendee’s participation in the Workshop. Attendee agrees to indemnify and hold Company harmless for all such occurrences.

16. Harassment
 
In the event Company or any of its agents experience or are made aware of any inappropriate, threatening, hostile, or offensive behavior from Attendee at any time during the contractual period, (including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, or physical or verbal harassment related to race, sex, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, and/or disability), Company will terminate Attendee’s participation in the Workshop immediately and remove them from the premises. Upon Attendee’s termination and removal due to harassment, Company shall be entitled to retain all monies paid as liquidated damages and Attendee agree to relieve and hold Company harmless as a result of an incomplete Workshop experience.

17. Safe Working Environment

Attendee understands and agrees that Company maintains a safe work environment at all times and complies with all health and safety laws, directives, and rules and regulations. Attendee further understands and agrees that, during the Workshop, Attendee shall not carry weapons or firearms, be exposed to severe illness, or request the Company to do anything illegal or unsafe. Further, Company will not host the Workshop in any location or area deemed to be unsafe in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to, areas affected by wildfires, hurricanes, avalanches, communicable diseases, quarantined areas, or other similar occurrences. In the event any of these circumstances arise, Company reserves the right to reschedule the Workshop or terminate Attendee’s participation immediately during the Workshop. Company shall be entitled to retain all monies paid and Attendee agrees to relieve and hold Company harmless as a result of an incomplete Workshop experience.

18. Non-Disparagement

The Parties agree that, at all times during this Agreement, they shall use reasonable and good faith efforts to ensure that neither Party engages in any vilification of the other, and that they shall refrain from making any false, negative, critical, or disparaging statements, implied or expressed, concerning the other, including, but not limited to, management style, methods of doing business, the quality of products and services, role in the community, or treatment of the other Party. The Parties further agree to do nothing that would damage the other Party’s business reputation or good will, provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit either Party’s disclosure of information which is required to be disclosed in compliance with applicable laws or regulations or by order of a court or other regulatory body of competent jurisdiction.

19. Indemnification

Each Party hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party and its agents from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, expenses, and costs, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, to which the other may become subject as a result of any claim, demand, action, or other legal proceeding by any third-party, to the extent such losses arise directly or indirectly out of activities performed by the other Party pursuant to this Agreement, except to the extent such losses result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a Party.

20. Maximum Damages 

Attendee agrees that the maximum amount of damages it is entitled to in any claim relating to this Agreement or services provided in this Agreement is not to exceed the total cost paid to Company or promised to be paid to Company for participation in this Workshop.

21. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Company be liable under this Agreement to Attendee or any other third-party for consequential, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or enhanced damages, arising out of, relating to, or in connection with any breach of this Agreement, regardless of (a) whether such damages were foreseeable, (b) whether or not Participant was advised of such damages, and (c) the legal or equitable theory (contract, tort, or otherwise) upon which the claim is based.

22. Force Majeure

No Party shall be liable or responsible to the other Party, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations to make payments to the other Party hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) control that are unforeseen and unpredictable at the time of contracting, including, but not limited to, the following force majeure events (“Force Majeure Events”): (a) acts of God; (b) a natural disaster (fires, explosions, earthquakes, hurricane, flooding, storms, explosions, infestations), epidemic, or pandemic; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest; (d) government order or law; (e) actions, embargoes, or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) action by any governmental authority; (g) national or regional emergency; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; and (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities. The Impacted Party shall give Notice within 5-10 days of the Force Majeure Event to the other Party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue. The Impacted Party shall use diligent efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized. The Impacted Party shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. In the event that the Impacted Party’s failure or delay remains uncured for a period of 15-30 days following Notice given by it, the other Party may thereafter terminate this Agreement upon Notice. The Workshop fee and all other payments made by Attendee up to the date of Notice of a Force Majeure Event are non-refundable. In the event this Agreement is terminated due to the impossibility of the Impacted Party to cure its performance obligations, such payments shall be credited to Attendee’s account and shall be used for another workshop within [twelve (12)] months from the date of Notice of the Force Majeure Event.

23. Cancellation and Rescheduling of Workshop by Company

In the event Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot or will not perform its obligations for the Workshop under this Agreement due to circumstances including, but not limited to, injury, illness, death of a family member, pregnancy, military orders, religious obligations, natural disasters, or other personal or unforeseen emergencies, Company will:

1. Promptly notify Attendee in writing;
2. Attempt to reschedule the Workshop for a future date;
3. If no reschedule is possible, or if Attendee is unable to attend the rescheduled Workshop, issue a credit equal to all amounts paid by Attendee under this Agreement;
4. Allow Attendee to apply such credit toward any future Workshop or 1-on-1 coaching services offered by Company, to be used within twelve (12) months of the original Workshop date; and
5. Excuse Attendee from any further payment obligations under this Agreement.

No cash refunds will be issued in the event of cancellation by Company, except at Company’s sole discretion in extraordinary circumstances.

24. Sales Taxes

Should any sale and/or use tax be imposed on any part of this Agreement, such tax shall be collected from Attendee and remitted by Company. All sales tax will be included on invoices.

25. Entire Agreement

This is a binding Agreement that incorporates the entire understanding of the Parties, supersedes any other written or oral agreements between Attendee and Company, and any modifications must be in writing, signed by both Parties, and physically attached to the original agreement.

26. Venue & Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine including all matters of construction, validity, performance, and enforcement and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. The Parties agree that any dispute or lawsuit arising out of, or concerning, this Agreement that is not first resolved by arbitration shall be resolved exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in Cumberland County, Maine. The Parties assume responsibility for their own collection costs and legal fees incurred should enforcement of this Agreement become necessary. 

27. Arbitration

Any and all disputes or disagreements arising between the Parties out of this Agreement upon
which an amicable understanding cannot be reached, shall be decided first by mediation, and if mediation is unsuccessful, then arbitration in accordance with the procedural rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Parties agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator(s). The arbitration proceeding shall take place in Cumberland County, Maine. another location is mutually agreed to by the Parties. The cost and expenses of the arbitrators shall be shared equally by the Parties. Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses in presenting the dispute for arbitration.

28. Severability & No Waiver

In the event that any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. Any failure by one or both Parties to enforce a provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other portion or provision of this Agreement.

29. Transfer

This Agreement cannot be transferred or assigned to any third-party by either the Company or Attendee without written consent of both Parties. 

30. Facsimile Signatures 

The Parties agree that a facsimile copy (electronic copy) of this Agreement may be used as the original. 

Attendee Signature

By clicking the "checkout" button in the shopping cart and upon completion of purchase, Attendee confirms that it has read, understands, and agrees to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Company Signature
After Attendee completes checkout and Company sends a confirmation email to Attendee, Company confirms that it has read, understands, and agrees to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.