VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the following Won Dharma Center (WDC) retreat “Empowering our Mind and Body through Tai Chi with Rev. Song” to be held at 361 Route 23. Claverack, NY 12513 from December 30, 2022 to January 2, 2023, referred to below as “this event”.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I am fully aware that participating in this event may involve physical activities such as meditation, yoga, or movement activities, and work (e.g., in the kitchen) as well as risks associated with hiking in the rural setting including contact with poison oak and wildlife. I am also aware that participants may experience intense psychological, spiritual and/or physical states of mind and body arising from the retreat activities. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved and agree to accept any risk that arises as a result of my participation.

RELEASE
As consideration for Won Dharma Center (WDC) allowing me to participate in these activities and use their facilities, I hereby agree that I, or anyone acting on my behalf will not make a claim against, sue or attach the property of WDC, its affiliates, employees, or volunteers or any of its affiliated organizations for injury or damage resulting from acts, however caused, by any employee of WDC, or any of its affiliated organizations, as a result of my participation in this event. I release WDC from all actions, claims or demands that I and/or anyone acting on my behalf may have for injuries or damages I incur from my participation in these activities.

PHOTO/VIDEO
I hereby grant Won Dharma Center permission to use my likeness in a photograph or video in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. I agree that these materials will become the property of the WDC and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize the WDC to edit, copy, publish or distribute this photo or video for purposes of publicizing the Won Dharma Center programs or for any other lawful purpose.  

KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and contract between myself and Won Dharma Center and its affiliated organizations. I sign it of my own free will.