This agreement is between the Organizers and You (the Participant).
By booking and attending this medicine circle/retreat, you agree to all of the following items listed:
The Participant agrees to take part in medicinal plant ceremonies with the Facilitators, has been advised that Huachuma, Ayahuasca and Bufo Alvarius are visionary earth medicines, and is clear on the meaning of this.
The Facilitators will do their utmost to ensure the safety and comfort of the Participant within the remit of the medicine circle/retreat. The Participant, in turn, agrees to exercise caution and consideration for themselves and for others during this event, and indemnifies the Facilitators against claims for injury or loss.
The Participant agrees to respect all individuals at all times. Overt negativity or disruptive negativity detracts from the experience of the others. We will all respect the bodies, space, words, minds and hearts of the other Participants.
The Facilitators reserve the right to expel any individual who is acting in an excessively negative manner or disrupting the group, staff, and/or Facilitators, without prior notice, responsibility for a refund, or providing accommodation outside of the ceremony venue.
If a Participant’s behavior presents a threat to the safety of themselves or others, the Facilitators reserve the right to physically restrain the Participant and/or expel them from the medicine circle without prior notice, responsibility for a refund, or providing accommodation outside of the ceremony venue. Restraint will be conducted as gently as possible and with respect for the dignity of the Participant.
Sexual activity between Participants and/or staff is prohibited. This includes married couples. Should a Participant develop a sexual or romantic interest in another person, any sexual contact/activity must be delayed for one week after the last ceremony. As a reminder, we are not attempting to create a moral or philosophical boundary but preventing the potentially dangerous crossing of energetic fields, which can result from sexual behavior while engaged in medicine ceremonies. The Participant agrees to maintain sexual abstinence for at least one week prior to the first ceremony (two weeks before is recommended) and at least 3 days after the last ceremony (one week after is recommended for integration).
The Participant, prior to entry into this Agreement, agrees to obtain health or medical advice as to the effect of plants singly and in combination with any medication they are taking.
The Participant agrees that they are in a physical and mental condition appropriate to the activities described in this medicine circle and agrees to participate at their own risk. The responsibility for taking accurate and timely health precautions and professional medical advice is with the Participant.
The Participant agrees to full disclosure with the Organizers, in writing, regarding their health history, medical conditions, and any medications they are taking, prior to booking.
The Participant agrees to notify the Organizers and Facilitators of any change in their medical circumstances and understands that withholding medical information could be hazardous to their health.
The Organizers and Facilitators are not responsible for the personal decision of any guest to stop taking medication or change their medication schedule, and accepts no liability for any adverse effects from withdrawal from any medication.
The Participant confirms that they have not been diagnosed with any psychotic disorder, including schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective, delusional, or bi-polar disorder.
The Participant understands and agrees to adhere strictly to the required diet, drug, and pharmacological restrictions required for at least one week prior (two weeks is recommended) to the first ceremony and for at least one week following the last ceremony. The four most fundamental restrictions are "street drugs" (cocaine, ecstasy, LSD, etc.), cannabis, sexual activity, and pork.
If the Participant does not adhere to these Terms and Conditions as well as all restrictions required, the Organizers and Facilitators will not be held liable for any possible consequences, and reserves the right to expel the Participant without prior notice, responsibility for a refund, or providing accommodation outside of the ceremony venue.
If the Participant is found to possess prescription drugs that have not been approved by the organizer prior to their arrival, "street drugs," cannabis, and/or alcohol, the Organizers and Facilitators reserve the right to deny them entry to the ceremony venue and/or expel them from the medicine circle/retreat without prior notice, responsibility for a refund, or providing accommodation outside of the ceremony venue.
The Organizers are not liable for the injury of any Participant that may occur during or after the medicine cirlce/retreat. By participating in a medicine circle and/or retreat and accepting this Agreement, the Participant expresses full understanding of and accepts responsibility for the risks that they may encounter during a medicine circle. The Participant absolves the Organizers Facilitators or affiliators of said responsibility.
In the case of a medical emergency during a medicine circle or retreat, such as an intestinal infection, high fever, broken or damaged bones, snake or spider bite, etc., the Participant will be accompanied by the Facilitator's representative to a medical facility for treatment.
The Facilitators reserve the right to expel any Participant without prior notice, responsibility for a refund, or providing accommodation outside of the ceremony venue in cases where it is in their own best interests or the best interests of the other participants.
The medicine circle and/or retreat balance must be paid in full prior to the start of the ceremonies to guarantee a reservation. It can be paid in cash on arrival at the ceremony venue if not paid by other means prior to arrival. The deposit must be made as soon as possible in order to reserve your spot for the medicine circle/retreat.
Once a registration is approved, medicine circle/retreat payments are non-refundable. The terms and policies for the conditions of refund and cancellations are fully outlined here. Any refunds will be credited back to the original payment method.
Should the Participant decide to cancel their reservation prior to the start of the medicince circle, the Participant may transfer their payment to a similar medicine circle or retreat within the next 12 months. Any cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of the medicine circle CAN NOT be transferred and must be forfeited.
Should a Participant decide to leave a medicine circle and/or a retreat prematurely, for any reason, the organizer is not responsible for the reimbursement of monies or for denouncements by the attendee.
The Facilitators and healers of the medicine circle or retreat function as spiritual guides and teachers. We offer ceremonies for the purpose of spiritual communion. In order to operate retreats at our retreat venues in accordance with the law, we require that you also understand and agree to the following:
The medicine circles and retreats are organized at a venue which is not a medical facility and no health care is practiced under its direction. Its owners and employees are not health care professionals and do not practice health care of any form. We do not offer:
Advice, diagnosis, prescription, or administer or apply any means destined as health care, even if it is offered without charge.
Tests or information designed to support a diagnosis, prescription, or administration of any drug or therapy.
We have made every effort to accurately represent the medicine circles and/or retreats and their potential. Each individual’s success depends on many factors, including his or her background, dedication, desire, and motivation. By signing below, you also acknowledge that payment of your medicine circle/retreat fees will not place a significant financial burden on you, your business, or your family.