The designation Life Restart Partner confirms the business’s collaboration within the framework of Life Restart and does not constitute a general certification of the business.
Initiation of the Collaboration Process
- through a formal request submitted by the business itself
- through a collaboration proposal initiated by Life Restart to a business that may be considered suitable for the network
A collaboration proposal issued by Life Restart does not constitute an evaluation or pre-approval of the business. It simply represents an invitation to initiate an exploratory process regarding the potential for collaboration. In all cases, inclusion in the network takes place only after the completion of the evaluation process and the business’s compliance with the collaboration standards established by Life Restart.
Indicative Collaboration Criteria
- the compatibility of the business activity with the principles of Life Restart
- the avoidance of mass tourism practices
- the quality and responsibility of the services provided
- respect for the natural environment and the local community
- the ability of the business to support the experience of participants
The full list of standards and operational requirements is provided in the Life Restart Partner Guide, which is made available to businesses entering the assessment process.
Each category of business is assessed according to standards that correspond to the nature of its activity.
Assessment Process
- review of the operation and key characteristics of the business
- assessment of its compatibility with the principles of Life Restart
- a possible on-site visit or inspection of the business premises
Following the initial assessment, a technical report is issued outlining the elements that need to be adjusted or strengthened in order for the business to be eligible for inclusion in the Life Restart network.
This report serves as guidance for the next steps required for the business to achieve compliance.
Compliance and Reassessment
Once the required actions have been completed, a reassessment is conducted in order to verify that the collaboration requirements have been properly implemented.
- submission of documented evidence
- communication and review of the relevant procedures
- an on-site visit where deemed necessary
The designation Life Restart Partner is granted only after the business’s compliance with the network’s standards has been confirmed.
Duration of the Collaboration and Monitoring
- the business becomes part of the Life Restart network of partner businesses
- it gains the right to use the Life Restart Partner Label
- it may officially refer to itself as a Life Restart Partner
Awarding of the Life Restart Partner Label
The collaboration and the right to use the Life Restart Partner Label are valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of designation.
During this period, Life Restart reserves the right to carry out checks or assessments in order to verify that the agreed collaboration standards are being respected.
Such checks may include:
- communication and submission of relevant documentation
- review of collaboration procedures
- an on-site visit where deemed necessary
Use of the Label and Public Representation
Partner businesses may refer to their collaboration with Life Restart on their websites and communication channels.
In order to ensure consistency and protect the identity of the network, Life Restart provides approved wording and guidelines for the use of the label.
This wording must be used without modification to ensure the consistent and accurate presentation of the collaboration.
Relationship between Life Restart Villages and Life Restart Partners
The recognition of a business as a Life Restart Partner is an independent process from the evaluation of a settlement as a Life Restart Village.
The inclusion of a business in the network requires that its activity and the environment in which it operates are compatible with the core principles of Life Restart.
However, the awarding of the designation to a business does not automatically imply the inclusion of the settlement in the Life Restart Villages network.
Likewise, the recognition of a village as a Life Restart Village does not mean that all businesses within the area are partners of the network.
Each recognition is assessed and granted independently.
Suspension or Termination of the Collaboration
Life Restart reserves the right to suspend or terminate the collaboration with a business that does not comply with the agreed principles and collaboration standards.
In the event of suspension or termination of the collaboration, the right to use the Life Restart Partner Label automatically ceases.
Updating of Procedures
Life Restart reserves the right to update the collaboration procedures and standards in accordance with the evolution of the network and its activities.