IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

The use of plant medicine and entheogens requires you to take personal responsibility for being well informed of all risks, potential side effects, and interactions.

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NOTE: You will be required to sign a copy of the above Waiver upon arrival at the retreat.

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Accepting the Terms & Conditions during registration indicates you have read and accepted the text below.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

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Consideration

1. Being of lawful age and in consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity described below, having personally reviewed the benefits and potential challenges of Ayahuasca use, the Participant releases and forever discharges the Organizer and the Organizer's partners, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns from all manner of actions, causes of action, debts, accounts, bonds, contracts, claims and demands for or by reason of any injury to person or property, including injury resulting in the death of the Participant, which has been or may be sustained as a consequence of the Participant's participation in the activity described below, and notwithstanding that such damage, loss or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of the Organizer.

2. The Participant understands that the Participant would not be permitted to participate in the activity described below unless the Participant signed this Agreement.

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Details of Activity
The Participant will participate in the following activity: Participation in a Sacred Plant medicine retreat in Costa Rica. Participation may include all activities, food, and accommodations as part of the retreat experience, including but not limited to:

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• Partaking in Ayahuasca or other plant medicine ceremonies

• Breathwork and meditation sessions

• Workshops, classes and other teachings

• Leisure time / Time in nature

• All meals and snacks

• Accommodations in private or double arrangements

• Participation in Preparation call

• Participation in Integration call

• Online community and resources

• Any additional 1-on-1 services coordinated between the guest and the Organizer

   

Code of Conduct
The Participant agrees to the following rules and stipulations during their time on the Retreat:

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1. Respect the medicine and the traditions we work with

2. Respect and follow indications and guidelines given by the Organizer

3. Respect the healing process of yourself and others in the group

4. Respect the personal boundaries of others in the group

5. Respect that everyone is undergoing their own experience, and deserves to have their own space, peace and quiet

Please note that disregarding any of these will result in being given a warning or being asked to leave at the discretion of a member of the facilitation team without reimbursement.

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The Intolerable Offenses

1. Sexual harassment toward Participants or staff, including verbal/non-verbal insinuation as well as direct physical contact

2. Behavior that intentionally puts your own or others’ safety at risk

3. Repetitive disruptive behavior inside or outside ceremony that creates discomfort for other Participants, or significantly interferes with the healing process of other Participants

 

The Participant agrees that by participating in any one of these intolerable offenses, they can be sent away without question and without refund at the sole discretion of Organizer. The Participant would be responsible for any additional travel fees.

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Fitness to Participate

1. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant has fully disclosed all known physical limitations, medical ailments, and physical or mental disabilities.

2. The Participant has/will obtain a medical examination and clearance prior to arrival.

3. The Participant agrees not to partake in any other psychoactive substances during their stay, with the exception of

   tobacco, including but not limited to: prescription medications, recreational drugs, or other plant

   medicines/psychedelics (unless given explicit consent by the Organizer)

4. The Participant acknowledges that:

   • They are not taking or have not taken any SSRI containing medication for the past two weeks.Please consult with your doctor or medical practitioner prior to starting or stopping any medication.

   • They do not have any preexisting heart ailments

   • They are without any preexisting mental health conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or Psychosis

   • They are of the understanding that there are inherent risks of being in a wilderness environment that may cause injury or death

   • They are accepting of all risk for the consumption of Ayahuasca or other natural medicines

   • They may feel worse (mentally, physically, emotionally) during or after as part of their process working with Ayahuasca

   • Organizer cannot accept responsibility for theft or damage to belongings

   • Participation in the ceremonies is entirely voluntary and they are free to opt out, if they wish, before the start of the ceremony. However, they must follow the instructions of the facilitators and healers at all times so that safety is not jeopardized.

   • If they have provided incorrect information or obscured details, that they may be endangering themselves and others and can be expelled from the retreat without question and without refund at the sole discretion of Organizer

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Photo & Video Release

The Participant agrees that by participating in this Retreat, they may be captured on photo and video recordings for the purpose of marketing Organizer’s future retreats. Participant hereby waives their right to inspect or approve said material, and acknowledges that they are not entitled to any compensation or royalties with respect to the use of said material.

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Full and Final Settlement

1. The Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Participant has carefully read this Agreement, that the Participant fully understands the same, and that the Participant is freely and voluntarily executing the same.

2. The Participant understands that by signing this Agreement, the Participant agrees to be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against the Organizer for any property loss or personal injury that the Participant may sustain while participating in or preparing for the above noted activity.

3. The Participant has been given the opportunity and has been encouraged to seek independent legal advice prior to signing this Agreement.

4. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement and the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.

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Governing Law

This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Quebec, Canada IN AGREEMENT the Participant has affixed their signature underhand prior to the start of their participation :

_________________________________ Print Participant Name

_________________________________ Participant Sign

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NOTE: You will be required to sign a copy of the above Waiver upon arrival at the retreat. Accepting the Terms & Conditions during registration indicates you have read and accept the above.