2. Express Assumption of Risk
As lawful consideration for participation in activities offered by the Releasees, I expressly agree and promise on behalf of myself to accept and assume all the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I expressly agree and acknowledge that the terms and conditions of this Ceremony Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement are contractual in nature and that I am signing at my own free will.
I understand that I am in total control of whether or not I choose to participate in any ceremonial or shamanic work, or any consumption or use of plant medicines, and that I may say “no” at any time to any assignment or healing act suggested to me. I understand that neither Brooke Nicole Arceneaux, Reiki With Gaia (the Releasees), nor anyone or any organization associated with the Releasees can coerce me into believing or doing anything, and that I freely choose my participation in the Embodied Soul Sessions, Intuitive Bodywork & Energy Healing, Plant Medicine Ceremony, and/or Spirit Journey moment by moment, and that I can say no at any time.
I hereby agree that I always have a choice whether or not to participate, and I agree to take full responsibility for the choices I make involving this work during and after the event. I agree that I always have full choice and take full responsibility for my choice even though I may perceive social pressure to do otherwise by facilitators or other participants.
I understand that the Releasee is not a trained psychotherapist, physician or medical professional. I understand that the Releasee works with spiritual energies and imagery and that all imagery may have multiple interpretations. I accept my own responsibly to make meaning to the experience of a healing session. I understand that shamanic and energetic healing work is unregulated and unlicensed and that there is truly no objective, scientific or rational gauge for the authenticity, quality or effectiveness of shamanic, energetic healing.
Knowing this, I hereby voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risk of personal injury or death or property damage suffered by me during my time with the Releasees.
I also hereby voluntarily release any other organization associated with the Releasees, including any organization rented or contracted for workshops, retreats, private sessions, or any other reason. I understand and agree that I am releasing not only these organizations but also their officers, employees, membership and independent contractors. I also hereby voluntarily release any other individual associated with the Releasee.
I understand and agree that this agreement will have the effect of releasing, discharging, waiving, and forever giving up my right to bring any and all lawsuits or other actions or demands against any of the above named individuals, groups or organizations, that I may have or have had contact with, whether past, present or future, whether known or unknown, whether anticipated or unanticipated by me, arising from my participation in this event. This agreement constitutes a complete release, discharge, and waiver of any and all lawsuits, actions, or demands against the any individual or organization associated with the Releasees.
I understand and agree that this agreement applies to personal injury, property loss or damage, or death, which I may suffer, even if caused by acts or omissions on the part of the Releasees or others.
I understand and agree that this agreement will be binding on me, my spouse, children and any guardian ad litem for such children, my heirs, my assigns, and my personal representatives.
I understand and agree that by paying for and/or engaging in a healing session, ceremonial facilitation, or any other services with the Releasees, I am agreeing to release, indemnify, and hold Brooke Nicole Arceneaux and the above named parties harmless from any and all liability or costs, including attorney’s fees or economic loss, associated with or arising from my participation in the event. I understand that “indemnify” as used in this agreement, means that I must protect Brooke Nicole Arceneaux and all above named parties from legal consequences.