Participation is confirmed once the registration form is completed and payment — or the first installment, where applicable — is received.

Payments must be made via the methods indicated during registration. IPS reserves the right to cancel unpaid registrations.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to studies@instituteforpostnaturalstudies.org

Short programs and seminars: Cancellations made more than 14 days before the start date will receive a full refund, minus any applicable administrative fees. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the start date are non-refundable.

Long- and Mid-term programs (PIP, ALTECO, and equivalent): Cancellation and refund terms are governed by the individual Enrollment Agreement signed at the time of registration, which takes precedence over these general Terms. As a general rule, once a long-term program has started, no refunds will be issued. Voluntary withdrawal from the program does not release the participant from the obligation to pay any outstanding installments as set out in the Enrollment Agreement. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis in the event of duly justified force majeure circumstances.

IPS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any program, or to modify specific components within an ongoing program, due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of full cancellation by IPS, participants will be offered a full refund or transfer to a future edition.

Some programs include in-person gatherings in Madrid or other locations. Participants attend these at their own risk and responsibility. IPS is not liable for personal injury, illness, accident, loss, or damage during in-person activities, except where directly caused by IPS's gross negligence.

Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and personal insurance. IPS provides logistical support but assumes no financial or legal responsibility for personal arrangements.

IPS may modify or cancel in-person activities due to circumstances beyond its control and shall not be liable for costs already incurred by participants in such cases.

Long-term programs include collective outputs — such as public presentations, contributions to Tender Radio, or publications through Cthulhu Books. Participation in these is expected as part of the program.

Participants agree to submit materials by the deadlines communicated by IPS. Non-submission does not constitute a breach by IPS and does not entitle participants to a refund.

IPS retains curatorial and editorial rights over collective outputs while respecting each participant's authorship and moral rights. Collective publications may be distributed commercially through Cthulhu Books and audio contributions through Tender Radio, in accordance with the licence granted at enrollment. Participants retain full authorship over their individual contributions and may use them independently.

IPS may use photographs, video recordings, and content produced during its programs and events for promotional, editorial, and institutional purposes, including on its website, social media, publications, and future program communications.

Participants who wish to withdraw consent for the use of their image in future communications may do so by writing to studies@instituteforpostnaturalstudies.org. Materials already published or in production are not affected.

Online sessions may be recorded and made available exclusively to registered participants for private use during the program and for up to two months after the last session. IPS may use edited excerpts for promotional or educational purposes.

All program content provided by IPS — including recordings, slides, reading materials, and curricula — is the intellectual property of IPS or the respective faculty. Reproduction or distribution without written permission is prohibited.

Participants retain authorship and intellectual property over their own original contributions and grant IPS the licence described in Clause 05.

IPS is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment. All participants are expected to comply with the IPS Community Guidelines, shared at the start of each program.

Discriminatory, abusive, harassing, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. IPS may issue a warning, suspend access, or permanently exclude a participant from the program without refund.

Scholarships are awarded through an internal selection process. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Accepting financial aid implies commitment to full and active participation, including collective activities and final outputs.

Participants who attend at least 80% of live sessions will receive a digital certificate of participation after the program concludes.

By registering, you agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.instituteforpostnaturalstudies.org/pages/privacy-policy. For any data-related requests, contact studies@instituteforpostnaturalstudies.org.

These Terms are governed by Spanish law. Any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Madrid.