Terms and Conditions

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Waiver of Liability

HEARTWOOD REFUGE and RETREAT CENTER

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

Rev. February 2020

  1. In consideration for receiving permission to reside as a guest, retreatant, resident or activity attendee I hereby release, waive,and discharge Heartwood Refuge, their officers, agents, or employees (hereinafter referred to as releasees) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in such activity, while in, on or upon the premises where the activities are being conducted, regardless of whether such loss is caused by the negligence of the releases, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

 

  1. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with the activities of being a guest. I am aware that some activities may include the risk of injury and I may elect to voluntarily participate in said activities or not. I am in good health able to attend offered functions and activities providing my own self care.

 

  1. I understand the purpose of my visit is for spiritual upliftment and all activities are connected to this one goal. My Heartwood visitation is not a remedy or replacement for mental health services, medical services or life guidance. Any discussions and counsel are offered solely within the theme of Buddhist practice without coercion.

 

  1. It is my express intent that this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge, and covenant not to sue the above-named releasees. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and all parties agree to have any dispute resolved through mediation by the local branch of the American Mediation Association and be bound by that decision. Any portion of this document deemed unlawful or unenforceable is severable and shall be stricken without any effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions.

In signing this agreement, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Wavier of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this Agreement for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same. Otherwise, such agreement shall be signed by parent or responsible party for guest.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have personal health insurance. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Waiver and Agreement under seal on this

 

_____________________________ day of _______________________, 20_______.

 

PARTICIPANT:

Sign:                                                                            Print:

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