H.E.R.E Retreat Waiver & Release
For the purposes of this Release and Waiver, the term “Releasee, or Released Party” shall refer to any or all of:
- Healing & Education Retreat Experience (aka H.E.R.E)
- Any Teacher, Practitioner, or Representative of H.E.R.E. Retreat
- The heirs, assigns, successors, employees, volunteers and/or associates of Amy Wilson, Aysu Sinman, Brittany Brdecka, Christen Cerrito, Emma Greenslade, Vanessa Rincon, Dr Heidi Kharbhih and Lisa McNett) from any and all claims of malpractice, non-disclosure, or lack of informed consent and H.E.R.E
The term “Releasor” refers to the participant of H.E.R.E.
I, the participant (Attendee/Releasor), hereby agree to the following:
1. I am participating in online and/or in person classes, health programs, workshops and/or other wellness, bodywork, therapy, exercise and healing arts activities offered by professionals with H.E.R.E.
2. I understand and acknowledge that the discussions, consultations and breathwork sessions I have with any practitioner, teacher, or representative of H.E.R.E.
a) are not intended to replace any relationship I have with my medical doctor and/or primary health care provider(s);
b) are not intended to constitute medical advice or any substitution for medical care;
c) are not intended to be relied on for prescriptions, recommendations, diagnosis or treatment in relation to any health problem or disease
3. I certify that I have consulted a health professional regarding any condition physical, mental or emotional that could interfere with my judgment, or affect my health in any way during or after any and all classes and session(s). I understand and acknowledge that I am responsible for consulting my health care provider or doctor in case I have or suspect to be suffering from a health problem.
4. I understand that if I am taking any medications or have any medical conditions such as, but not being limited to: schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, epilepsy, heart conditions, or pregnancy, that I must advise the faculty and/or facilitator/s of H.E.R.E. I also understand that even though I have been accepted as a participant (student), I am responsible for any consequence resulting from any and all session(s). I also understand the practitioner reserves the right to decline offering the breathwork session due to the before mentioned (or other) possible contraindications
5. I understand the importance of notifying the practitioner if I am on prescription medication which may have an effect on my cognition. I hereby certify that I have not taken any substances which may impair my judgement or cause a possibly detrimental physiological reaction.
6. I understand that a breathwork session may include physical touch designed to support me in my journey, and that I have the right to refuse touch by using the word ‘stop’. (This clause is not applicable to online offerings).
7. I recognize that I must have adequate physical and mental health to participate in some of the activities. I understand that the activities may require intense physical exertion. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit enough to participate, and I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation in the activities. I recognize that the activities may cause or aggravate a physical injury or medical condition. I understand that I cannot participate in the sound healing sessions if I have metal in my body. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician before my participation in the Activities. If I have done so, I have taken the advice. I understand that H.E.R.E. reserves the right to refuse my participation in any activity on a medical or fitness basis.
8. I am aware that my participation in the Activities could result in high blood pressure, fainting, heartbeat disorders, physical injury, heart attack or stroke and may aggravate pre-existing injuries. I understand my physical limitations and I am sufficiently self-aware to stop or modify my participation in any Activity before I become injured or aggravate a pre-existing injury.
9. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the Activities within H.E.R.E., including those which may result from the negligence of H.E.R.E..
10. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any Claim; (as defined below) I may have against H.E.R.E., its owners, facilitators, teachers, instructors, workshop presenters, that I may sustain as a result of participating in the Activities within the H.E.R.E. programs even if the Claim arises from the negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless each Released Party from any loss, cost, or liability incurred in defending any Claim made by me or anyone making a Claim on my behalf; including and not limited to any and all liabilities, claims, demands, expenses, fees, legal actions, rights of actions for damages, personal injury, mental suffering and distress, or death that I may suffer, my spouse, children or unborn child may suffer (including any legal fees or expenses) in connection with participation in any Activity.
11. I, my heirs or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue any Released Party for any Claim caused by any negligence or other acts.
12. I agree and understand any and all session(s) may be filmed, photographed and/or recorded and that H.E.R.E. owners shall own all rights to such film, photographs and/or recording, including the copyright therein. The copyright shall include, but not be limited to, the right to use, re-use, publish, and re-publish and otherwise reproduce, modify, and display any such film, photograph and/or recording for educational and promotional purposes, including without limitation, audiotapes, audio CDs, DVDs, websites, video, or film or any other form of recorded images. I grant H.E.R.E., Amy Wilson, Aysu Sinman, Brittany Brdecka, Christen Cerrito, Emma Greenslade, Vanessa Rincon, Dr Heidi Kharbhih and Lisa McNett the right, without compensation to myself, to film, photograph and/or record me while participating in any and all session(s) and I waive any right which I now have or may have hereafter in any such film, photograph and/or recording. I agree to not record by audio, video, photographic or any other means, any portion of any and all session(s).
I voluntarily and knowingly agree to the terms and conditions stated herein.
I am aware that through this agreement, I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue and certain legal rights my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against any Released Party.