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Event Policies

Please read carefully before registering

Events with John de Ruiter are open to anyone around the world interested in and inspired by his teachings.

John’s presence and teachings are not a substitute for medical or psychological assessment, diagnosis or treatment prescribed by a physician or mental health professional.

Events with John de Ruiter are open to anyone. Some events are on a drop-in basis, and some require pre-registration.

Online Events

  • To speak with John, it’s essential that your setup meets our Registration Tutorial & Guidelines. If your setup does not meet our setup criteria, it may be necessary to postpone or decline your participation in the live stream. In that case, you will still be able to watch the live stream.

In-Person Events

  • Children under 18 years of age may attend events with John free of charge. Accommodation costs vary per venue.
  • Children 10 years of age and under must be under adult supervision at all times.
  • Noisy or chatty babies must be brought out of the meeting area as a courtesy to others and to accommodate the audio recording.
  • We maintain a scent free policy. Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or strong smelling fragrances.

To ensure that all events with John are safe and respectful for all participants, we may limit or revoke participation of anyone acting in a disruptive manner.

Please be advised that our copyright, recording, and publishing policies apply to all formal and informal events.

  • Events with John de Ruiter are copyrighted and recorded in a variety of photographic, audio and video media and other multi-media platforms, for publication by The College of Integrated Philosophy. Including but not limited to: interactive live-streams, zoom cafés, seminars, weekly meetings, weekend intensives, open mics, discussions at gatherings in private homes and other informal sessions.
  • Unauthorized photographs, audio, or video recordings of any kind are prohibited.
  • Members of the media or anyone attending for research purposes must introduce themselves to the event organizer before attending John de Ruiter's meetings.
  • Attendance at meetings or events implies agreement with these conditions.

When booking online events, particularly Online Intensives, be mindful that if local health measures permit, the online event may be changed to an in-person or mix of in-person/online meetings at short notice. In that case, we may need to cancel or change registration, fees & event details.

If you have cold, flu or Covid symptoms, please don’t come to College of Integrated Philosophy events. Please consider not attending if one of the people in your home has cold, flu or Covid symptoms. We will give you a full refund.

Livestreams

  • Refunds are not available for livestreams.
  • An exception may be made if there are significant technical issues on our end.

 

In-Person Events

  • Applicable only to events hosted by the College of Integrated Philosophy.
  • We offer refunds for meetings and accommodation at Midnight Sky for those unable to attend, up to 7 days after the event.
    • Note on refunds for cabins, bunkies & Midnight Moon: no refunds if request is made within 7 days of event start.
  • To request a refund please write to support@johnderuiter.com or submit a support request.
When booking online events, particularly Online Intensives, be mindful that if local health measures permit, the online event may be changed to a hybrid of in-person & online or in-person event only at short notice so we may need to cancel or change registration & event details. Fees for in-person events may cost more.
  • All public meetings and events with John de Ruiter are copyrighted and recorded in a variety of photographic, audio and video media and other multi-media platforms, for publication by The College of Integrated Philosophy.
  • Unauthorized photographs, audio, or video recordings of any kind are prohibited.
  • Attendance at meetings or events implies agreement with these conditions.
  • All dialogues with John at Open Mics will be recorded and may be included in a CD, DVD, podcast, video or transcript. Your participation implies agreement with the following conditions:
    • I am aware that I may be filmed, photographed, video taped, audio taped at informal sessions related to the teachings and philosophies of John de Ruiter, and I consent to recordings and reproductions being made, now or in the future.
    • I grant to The College of Integrated Philosophy all rights to films, photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, literary recordings and other recordings, materials, products and reproductions, for sale or broadcast, and their use for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes.
    • I am aware that no unauthorized photographic, video, audio, literary or other recordings may be made, unless such permission has been granted by The College of Integrated Philosophy in writing, and that all such material is the property of, and copyrighted by, The College of Integrated Philosophy. I shall not make any unauthorized recordings in any form, at any time.
  • I hereby waive in favour of The College of Integrated Philosophy any property rights, including moral rights, that I may have in such materials and products, recordings and reproductions.
  • Children 18 years of age and under may attend free of charge. Accommodation costs vary per venue.
  • Children 10 years of age and under must be under adult supervision at all times while at the College of Integrated Philosophy. There is a children’s area located in the back of the meeting hall where a table and floor area for quiet activities.
  • Children aged 5 and under can stay in the ‘Parent & Toddler Room,’ which is located on the main floor, next to the grand hall entrance. A window and speaker allow you to follow the meeting from this room.
  • Babies can be cared for in the ‘Parent & Baby Room’ located on the West wing of the balcony. The meeting is displayed on a television in this room.
  • Noisy or chatty babies must be brought out of the hall as a courtesy to others and to accommodate the audio recording of the meeting.
  • Parents are responsible for making their own childcare arrangements.
  • When registering for an event, you agree that your email adress may be added to our Newsletter list.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time if you no longer wish to receive these emails.
  • Applicable only to those events hosted by the College of Integrated Philosophy. For co-hosted events please refer to their terms & conditions.
  • Refunds will only be given for cancellations received 7 days prior to the scheduled start date of the event.
  • If you would like to request a refund please write to eventsupport@johnderuiter.com or submit a support request.
  • A $50.00 administration fee applies to each refunded registration.

If you require additional tax receipts there is a $25 admin fee

  • The Jewel Cafe is open at The College of Integrated Philosophy before each meeting.
  • Please note there are no lunchroom facilities inside the College for bagged lunches or other food brought from home, even for those with special dietary requirements.
  • The garden is available for picnics brought from home or purchased from the Cafe. Please request food or beverages ‘to-go’ from the Cafe.
  • Cafe glasses, cups, plates, and cutlery are for use in the building only.
  • Please do not use the grounds of neighbouring properties for picnics.
  • There are also several restaurants within walking distance.

Due to the nature of the meeting space, we maintain a scent free policy. Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or strong smelling fragrances.

Live streams, cafes, cinema nights and watch parties with John de Ruiter are open to anyone globally who is interested in and inspired by his teachings. To keep these online events safe and respectful for all participants, we may limit or revoke participation of anyone acting in a disruptive manner. Please note, John’s presence and teachings are not a substitute for medical or psychological assessment, diagnosis or treatment prescribed by a physician or mental health professional.

There are a range of online events with John from Interactive Live Streams with John directly to Watch Parties that feature classic videos. Our online participation and recording policies apply to any event that we offer.
If your setup does not meet the criteria outlined in our Registration Tutorial & Guidelines, it may be necessary to decline or postpone your participation in the live stream.

When booking online events, particularly Online Intensives, be mindful that if local health measures permit, the online event may be changed to a mix of in-person & online meetings or to an in-person event only at short notice. In that case, we may need to cancel or change registration & event details. Fees for in-person events may cost more.
All public meetings and events with John de Ruiter are copyrighted and recorded in a variety of photographic, audio and video media and other multi-media platforms, for publication by The College of Integrated Philosophy. Unauthorized photographs, audio, or video recordings of any kind are prohibited. Attendance at meetings or events implies agreement with these conditions.
We do not offer refunds for the live streams according to our policies. We might make an exception if there are technical issues on our end or if the stream does not work. For Online Intensive registration through Eventbrite, a $50.00 administration fee applies to refunds for full registrations, and $25.00 for partials. Refunds for Eventbrite registration need to be requested before the start of the Intensive.

Edmonton and International Event Policies

Please read carefully before registering

  • All public meetings and events with John de Ruiter are copyrighted and recorded in a variety of photographic, audio and video media and other multi-media platforms, for publication by The College of Integrated Philosophy.
  • Open mics at the College or any other venue are copyrighted and recorded in a variety of photographic, audio and video media and other multi-media platforms, for publication by The College of Integrated Philosophy.
  • Discussions at gatherings in private homes and other informal sessions with John may also be recorded in a variety of photographic, audio and video media and other multi-media platforms, for publication by The College of Integrated Philosophy.
  • Unauthorized photographs, audio, or video recordings of any kind are prohibited.
  • Attendance at meetings or events implies agreement with these conditions.
  • Applicable only to those events hosted by the College of Integrated Philosophy. For co-hosted events please refer to their terms & conditions.
  • Refunds will only be given for cancellations received 7 days prior to the scheduled start date of the event.
  • If you would like to request a refund please write to eventsupport@johnderuiter.com or submit a support request.
  • A $50.00 administration fee applies to each refunded registration.
If you require additional tax receipts there is a $25 admin fee.
  • Children 18 years of age and under may attend free of charge. Accommodation costs vary per venue.
  • Children 10 years of age and under must be under adult supervision at all times while at the College of Integrated Philosophy or other venues hosting events with John.
  • Parents are responsible for making their own childcare arrangements, however the following areas are available for parents (responsible adults) and children:
    • A children’s area in the main hall for quiet activities.
    • Children aged 5 and under can stay in the ‘Parent & Toddler Room,’ a window and speaker allow you to follow the meeting from this room.
    • Babies can be cared for in the ‘Parent & Baby Room’. The meeting is displayed on a television in this room.
  • Noisy or chatty babies must be brought out of the hall as a courtesy to others and to accommodate the audio recording of the meeting.

Due to the nature of the meeting space, we maintain a scent free policy. Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or strong smelling fragrances.

  • The Jewel Cafe is open at The College of Integrated Philosophy before each meeting.
  • Please note there are no lunchroom facilities inside the College for bagged lunches or other food brought from home, even for those with special dietary requirements.
  • The garden is available for picnics brought from home or purchased from the Cafe. Please request food or beverages ‘to-go’ from the Cafe.
  • Cafe glasses, cups, plates, and cutlery are for use in the building only.
  • Please do not use the grounds of neighbouring properties for picnics.
  • There are also several restaurants within walking distance.

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“My sole purpose is to be, in life, what we are after we’ve died. Through openness and softness of heart and core-splitting honesty at any personal cost, I live as that while actualizing the same in others I meet. I am available as a resource for anyone who recognizes and values this way of being.”

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