ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the private ceremony. I am voluntarily participating with knowledge that this involves numerous risks and dangers including, but not limited to, a risk of illness, injury or death, which may be caused by: forces of nature, injuries inflicted by animals, insects, reptiles or plants; accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or the availability of medical supplies; the lack of adequacy of medical attention once provided, and negligence on the part of Jill Sessa, their affiliated organizations and their shareholders, employees, teachers, facilitators and contractors, volunteers or other agencies. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of private ceremony is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work, and that these inherent risks and the corresponding enjoyment and excitement contribute to the reason for my voluntary participation in this ceremony.
I am aware that this ceremony involves the use of plants, plant-based mixtures, and traditionally-used organic compounds and entheogens, which may include DMT, which is traditionally used for healing and vision-questing. Hereafter, these will be referred to as “entheogens”. I am aware that this ceremony involves practices such as meditation, yoga, breathwork, and dynamic movement, as well as other activities.
I acknowledge that taking these psychoactive entheogens may involve, as part of a guided introspection process, some emotional and physical reactions, and agree to take part and abide by the terms and conditions in this document, and as suggested by the facilitators of the ceremony.
I agree to make any and all confidential disclosures at the time of, or prior to booking any ceremony(ies) regarding all medical conditions and/or use of any medication and other substances. I agree to notify the Facilitators of any change in medical circumstances prior to ceremony.
Facilitators recommend that, prior to ceremony, the Participant seeks and obtains health or medical advice regarding the potential effects of these substances and practices in combination with any medication they are taking, or with any psychiatric condition they may have.
I avow I am in a physical and mental condition appropriate to the activities described in these ceremonies and agree to participate at my own risk and responsibility. I am responsible for taking accurate and timely health precautions and seeking professional medical advice prior to ceremony.
I am voluntarily taking any, all, or none of the entheogens being offered. I take full responsibility for my actions and conducting appropriate research into the possible effects of the entheogens.
I acknowledge that accurate reporting of the required information is necessary to help ensure I have a safe and beneficial experience and that failure to provide accurate information in this Agreement may compromise their experience and health.
To the best of my knowledge, I am in good physical condition and unaware of any physical or psychological infirmity that would place me at risk to participate in any way.
In the event of a medical emergency, I agree to seek emergency medical care and give permission to initiate contact with their emergency contacts and/or nearest medical providers according to the selections above.
As the Participant, I am informed that these ceremonies are mainly an educational process and part of my personal quest to take better care of myself. I am aware that I am responsible for my own physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, and I hold myself accountable for every decision I make.
I am not being treated for any illness or deformities as part of these ceremony(ies). I acknowledge these ceremonies have elements of shamanic wisdom, ancient traditional vision quests, and modern psychological tools used for self-discovery.
I agree to take part in these traditional, sacred medicine ceremonies and other self-inquiry techniques with the facilitators and associates. Facilitators and their associates will do their best to ensure the participant’s safety and comfort within the area subject to the limitations herein. I agree to exercise caution and consideration for myself and for others during these ceremonies and indemnifies the facilitators and their associates against claims for injury or loss.
I voluntarily take full responsibility for any risk of loss, property damage, or personal injury or any loss or damage to property owned that happens as a result of being engaged in the ceremony activities, whether caused by the negligence of release, or otherwise.
I acknowledge that the ceremony(ies) are not undertaken within the scope of any professional license, rather held by experienced, qualified facilitators. Participant waives any right to a jury trial.
In agreeing to this release, I acknowledge and represent I have read, understood, and submitted this form voluntarily; I am a legal adult of at least twenty-one years of age or older. This Agreement applies to all present and future work with the facilitators.
I acknowledge no oral representations, statements, or inducements have been made by the facilitators and associates to take part in these ceremony(ies).
I agree not to publish, teach, or in any way try to impart these ceremonial techniques and knowledge to the general public. I have made the requested confidential disclosures to the facilitators and have provided accurate information regarding my needs and conditions. I acknowledge the information will be kept in strict confidence.
RELEASE
AS LAWFUL CONSIDERATION for being permitted to participate in private ceremony activities, I hereby agree that I, my heirs, legal representatives or any member of my family will not make a claim against or sue Jill Sessa, or any of their affiliated agents, shareholders, employees, teachers, facilitators and contractors, or volunteers, for bodily injury, death, emotional trauma or property damage resulting from my participation in the tour or expedition.
I therefore release and discharge Jill Sessa, and their agents, shareholders, employees, teachers, facilitators and contractors, and volunteers from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in the private ceremony even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of Jill Sessa, or their affiliate agents, shareholders, employees, teachers, facilitators and contractors, or volunteers.
If any portion of this agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. Under no circumstances shall Jill Sessa be liable to any participant. I waive any charge-back rights. All applications are subject to acceptance by Jill Sessa. Upon acceptance of my application, this agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into at Green Cove Springs, Florida and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Florida. In the unlikely event a legal dispute should arise involving any subject matter whatsoever, I agree that the exclusive venue for any legal action shall be Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA.
KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
I have carefully read and fully understand the contents of this agreement. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a legally binding and enforceable contract between myself and Jill Sessa and I sign it of my own free will.