I acknowledge that participation in sacred ceremony with House of Dreams ~ Sacred Medicine Church, may involve discomfort and unexpected physical, mental, or emotional upset. In signing this release document, I agree to waive all rights to seek or receive compensation in case of injury, loss, or damage.
Participation in the sacred ceremony includes the ingest of an entheogen known as Ayahuasca. This sacrament is a natural tea made from plants that grow throughout the Amazon Basin in South America. I have been informed of the objectives of drinking this sacred medicine during ceremony and of its possible effects.
I choose to attend this work as a result of my research and interest in such ceremonies. I understand that my participation in this ceremony is entirely voluntary and I agree to remain at the ceremony to its completion. I accept the ceremony leaders and helpers make no claim or promise about the curing of illness of any kind, or about the nature of any spiritual experience which I understand is entirely personal.
I understand that my participation in the ceremony may be physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually demanding. I understand that I may experience dizziness, nausea, or other physical upsets including vomiting and diarrhea. I accept full responsibility for anything that may occur including emotional disturbance, mental disorientation and any and all manifestations of physical, emotional and mental changes. I acknowledge that the risks and potential benefits of my participation have been explained to me and I freely choose to enter this process, accepting full responsibility for whatever may occur whether anticipated or unanticipated.
I acknowledge that the proper dietary guidelines have been provided to me and I take full responsibility for adhering to these guidelines.
I acknowledge that, I have made all arrangements for transportation to and from the location of the ceremony, including appropriate transportation in the event that I may be physically or mentally exhausted and/or disoriented after the ritual.
I hereby knowingly and voluntarily assume the full risks of any physical or moral injury, damage or losses, either to myself or caused to others by me during the ceremony. I hereby waive the liability of and agree to hold harmless, House of Dreams ~ Sacred Medicine Church, and all the helpers, associates, employees, agents, staff, family successor, volunteers, and other participants. I further agree to defend and indemnify them from any claims, suits and demands. This agreement is binding upon myself, my spouse, parents, family, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and assigns.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND TAKEN THE TIME TO CONSIDER THIS WAIVER.