Liability Waiver and Course Participation Agreement
Tao Sacred Arts is a trading name of Minke de Vos and Shashi Solluna. Any references to Tao Sacred Arts or Tao Tantric Arts in this document refer to the same legal entity.
By reading all of the statements contained in this document and ticking the appropriate box, I hereby confirm and accept all of its terms, conditions, and statements.
1.1. Applicant’s Responsibilities, Declaration of Consent to All Risks, and Clarification of Content I hereby give my consent to participate in and to receive instruction in Qigong, Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Movement Practices, Tantric Bodywork and Massage (including optional intimate touch), Energy Work Training, and any body-related interaction (henceforth “Tao Tantric Arts Courses”), and to use massage oils, jade eggs or any other props, from Tao Tantric Arts, its teachers, trainers, assistants, or related personnel (henceforth “Tao Tantric Arts School”), and I acknowledge and agree that I am doing so at my own risk.
I hereby declare that I am fully aware and accept that my health and safety with respect to such training are my sole responsibility. I acknowledge that my participation in any training program, courses, or activities with Tao Tantric Arts may result in my bodily injury, discomfort, purification effects, hyperventilation, increased heart rate, emotional releases, and emotional overload among other effects, up to and including – in an extremely rare case – my own death. My decision to receive training or participate in any courses or activities with Tao Tantric Arts is voluntary, and I know of, understand, and assume any and all risks associated therewith.
1.2. Nudity, Intimate Touch, and Massage
I hereby declare that in full awareness and agreement, I choose to participate in Tao Tantric Arts courses and I am aware and fully accept that these courses include and involve optional nudity, partial nudity, intimate bodily touch, and full-body touch, and I agree in advance to participate in all of the abovementioned activities (participation includes setting your own personal boundaries for each exercise).
1.3. Potential Risks and Side Effects of Tao Tantric Energy Work and Body Work
Energy work and body work benefits include pain relief, relaxation, blood pressure moderation, stress reduction, and anxiety management. Unfortunately, there are some risks to these practices that you should be aware of before engaging. Certain medical conditions may increase the risk of experiencing negative side effects from massage. If I suffer from any medical condition or another serious illness, I commit to inform Tao Tantric Arts and to consult my physician before participating in any Tao Tantric Arts course. As a pregnant woman I am aware that I am not eligible to join any Tao Tantric Arts course.
1.4. Tao Tantric Arts Teacher Training Course
I have been informed of and accept that once I am certified as a Tao Tantric Arts teacher by Tao Tantric Arts, Tao Tantric Arts will not be responsible for any of my activities as a Tao Tantra teacher or practitioner at any time or at any location at which I teach or provide sessions, and that I will be teaching or sharing Tao Tantra at my own risk, assuming all responsibility for all my actions and the results of sharing Tao Tantra. Therefore, I hereby and for the future, indemnify and hold harmless Tao Tantric Arts from and against any and all claims, rights, damages, liabilities, losses, loss of employment related costs, and all other costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in connection with any injuries to myself or to other persons or damage to property caused by or attributed to me or my students/clients as a teacher of Tao Tantric Arts at any given time.
I am aware that participation in Tao Tantric Arts Training does not automatically guarantee graduation, attaining our certificate, or receiving the authorization to teach Tao Tantra. A participant may graduate, receive our certificate, and be allowed to teach Tantra Massage only by passing the required practicums, attending compulsory classes (or making up anything that is missed) and earning a positive personal assessment by the facilitators.
I have been informed, accept, and commit that at any given time, I will not use the Tao Tantric Arts name, titles of courses or trainings, or copy exactly or approximately any of the texts from any of the Tao Tantric Arts websites without permission. Instead, I commit to use the texts, which have been given to me during the teacher training which are meant for this use.
2. Tao Tantric Arts School – All Trainings
2.1. Declaration of Confidentiality and No Recording Policy
I hereby commit not to record (by means of video, audio, or any other means) the content, teaching materials, lectures, sessions, or any other content or teachings of the Tao Tantric Arts courses in which I participate without permission. I am aware that if I breach this commitment, I may be expelled immediately from any course with no refund or compensation and I may become the subject of legal action against myself as well as incur fines and legal/financial liability for copyright infringement.
I also hereby commit not to distribute course materials provided directly to me to anyone, regardless of whether that person/those people may have previously joined Tao Tantric Arts courses, in any format – whether printed, digital, or based in social media or online content. Unauthorized distribution of Tao Tantric Arts materials will be considered a breach of this agreement, and perpetrators will be subject to legal repercussions.
Additionally, I hereby commit to keep all content of the Tao Tantric Arts courses in which I participate confidential and to respect the privacy of all participants. Therefore, I will not reveal the identity of other participants or the specifics of their experiences or statements during the courses to anyone in any form, including through social media or other public or non public options other than official photos/videos or with their permission.
2.2. Tao Tantric Arts Right to Refuse Acceptance
I have been informed and accept that Tao Tantric Arts has the right to refuse the participation of myself or any person to any of its courses. Furthermore, I am fully aware and accept in advance, that Tao Tantric Arts reserves the right to expel, dismiss, or send home myself or any participant from any of its courses at any time during any of its courses for the following reasons:
1. Incompatibility/problematic behavior that disrupts course harmony;
2. Breaking the rule that stipulates no recording of any kind;
3. Disregarding or breaking any of the other rules of conduct as explained in the first session of the course; 4. Aggressive or disrespectful behavior toward any teacher, staff member, or course participant; 5. Any other disturbing, abnormal, or adverse behavior that negatively impacts the course, the teacher(s)/assistants, or other participants.
Such decisions will not be made lightly. However, if made, these decisions will be taken at the sole discretion of the course teacher(s) and will be final.
I understand and accept that in the case of my expulsion from any of Tao Tantric Arts courses, there will be no refund of any kind of my payments by Tao Tantric Arts at any time. I declare that I am fully aware of the “no refund” policy in case of expulsion from a course and I agree in advance to withhold any claims for a refund in such an event.
2.3. Declaration of Waiver of Rights
In exchange for receiving the training from Tao Tantric Arts, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives, hereby waive, release, discharge, and hold harmless Tao Tantric Arts from any and all liability for any and all injuries, including death, damages, or claims relating to or resulting from my participation in Tao Tantric Arts courses or any of its training programs, now or in the future, foreseen or unforeseen. Further, I will indemnify and hold harmless Tao Tantric Arts from and against any and all claims, rights, damages, liabilities, losses, loss of employment-related costs, and all other costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in connection with any injuries to other persons or damage to property caused by or attributed to me.
3. Declaration of Agreement to All Terms
I have read in detail and fully understand this Liability Waiver and Course Participation Agreement regarding my participation in Tao Tantric Arts courses and specifically regarding the benefits, potential risks, and side effects associated with Tao Tantric Arts courses and training programs, and/or other bodywork or healing sessions done with Tao Tantric Arts. I acknowledge that I have read and understood the release and indemnification provisions set forth in the preceding paragraphs as well as all other declarations, commitments, and statements within this document, and I agree to and accept all of the terms outlined within this document. By ticking the appropriate box on the relevant online document(s), I hereby apply my signature and confirm my agreement.
By reading all of the statements contained in this document and ticking the appropriate box, I hereby confirm and accept all of its terms, conditions, and statements.
1.1. Applicant’s Responsibilities, Declaration of Consent to All Risks, and Clarification of Content I hereby give my consent to participate in and to receive instruction in Qigong, Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Movement Practices, Tantric Bodywork and Massage (including optional intimate touch), Energy Work Training, and any body-related interaction (henceforth “Tao Tantric Arts Courses”), and to use massage oils, jade eggs or any other props, from Tao Tantric Arts, its teachers, trainers, assistants, or related personnel (henceforth “Tao Tantric Arts School”), and I acknowledge and agree that I am doing so at my own risk.
I hereby declare that I am fully aware and accept that my health and safety with respect to such training are my sole responsibility. I acknowledge that my participation in any training program, courses, or activities with Tao Tantric Arts may result in my bodily injury, discomfort, purification effects, hyperventilation, increased heart rate, emotional releases, and emotional overload among other effects, up to and including – in an extremely rare case – my own death. My decision to receive training or participate in any courses or activities with Tao Tantric Arts is voluntary, and I know of, understand, and assume any and all risks associated therewith.
1.2. Nudity, Intimate Touch, and Massage
I hereby declare that in full awareness and agreement, I choose to participate in Tao Tantric Arts courses and I am aware and fully accept that these courses include and involve optional nudity, partial nudity, intimate bodily touch, and full-body touch, and I agree in advance to participate in all of the abovementioned activities (participation includes setting your own personal boundaries for each exercise).
1.3. Potential Risks and Side Effects of Tao Tantric Energy Work and Body Work
Energy work and body work benefits include pain relief, relaxation, blood pressure moderation, stress reduction, and anxiety management. Unfortunately, there are some risks to these practices that you should be aware of before engaging. Certain medical conditions may increase the risk of experiencing negative side effects from massage. If I suffer from any medical condition or another serious illness, I commit to inform Tao Tantric Arts and to consult my physician before participating in any Tao Tantric Arts course. As a pregnant woman I am aware that I am not eligible to join any Tao Tantric Arts course.
1.4. Tao Tantric Arts Teacher Training Course
I have been informed of and accept that once I am certified as a Tao Tantric Arts teacher by Tao Tantric Arts, Tao Tantric Arts will not be responsible for any of my activities as a Tao Tantra teacher or practitioner at any time or at any location at which I teach or provide sessions, and that I will be teaching or sharing Tao Tantra at my own risk, assuming all responsibility for all my actions and the results of sharing Tao Tantra. Therefore, I hereby and for the future, indemnify and hold harmless Tao Tantric Arts from and against any and all claims, rights, damages, liabilities, losses, loss of employment related costs, and all other costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in connection with any injuries to myself or to other persons or damage to property caused by or attributed to me or my students/clients as a teacher of Tao Tantric Arts at any given time.
I am aware that participation in Tao Tantric Arts Training does not automatically guarantee graduation, attaining our certificate, or receiving the authorization to teach Tao Tantra. A participant may graduate, receive our certificate, and be allowed to teach Tantra Massage only by passing the required practicums, attending compulsory classes (or making up anything that is missed) and earning a positive personal assessment by the facilitators.
I have been informed, accept, and commit that at any given time, I will not use the Tao Tantric Arts name, titles of courses or trainings, or copy exactly or approximately any of the texts from any of the Tao Tantric Arts websites without permission. Instead, I commit to use the texts, which have been given to me during the teacher training which are meant for this use.
2. Tao Tantric Arts School – All Trainings
2.1. Declaration of Confidentiality and No Recording Policy
I hereby commit not to record (by means of video, audio, or any other means) the content, teaching materials, lectures, sessions, or any other content or teachings of the Tao Tantric Arts courses in which I participate without permission. I am aware that if I breach this commitment, I may be expelled immediately from any course with no refund or compensation and I may become the subject of legal action against myself as well as incur fines and legal/financial liability for copyright infringement.
I also hereby commit not to distribute course materials provided directly to me to anyone, regardless of whether that person/those people may have previously joined Tao Tantric Arts courses, in any format – whether printed, digital, or based in social media or online content. Unauthorized distribution of Tao Tantric Arts materials will be considered a breach of this agreement, and perpetrators will be subject to legal repercussions.
Additionally, I hereby commit to keep all content of the Tao Tantric Arts courses in which I participate confidential and to respect the privacy of all participants. Therefore, I will not reveal the identity of other participants or the specifics of their experiences or statements during the courses to anyone in any form, including through social media or other public or non public options other than official photos/videos or with their permission.
2.2. Tao Tantric Arts Right to Refuse Acceptance
I have been informed and accept that Tao Tantric Arts has the right to refuse the participation of myself or any person to any of its courses. Furthermore, I am fully aware and accept in advance, that Tao Tantric Arts reserves the right to expel, dismiss, or send home myself or any participant from any of its courses at any time during any of its courses for the following reasons:
1. Incompatibility/problematic behavior that disrupts course harmony;
2. Breaking the rule that stipulates no recording of any kind;
3. Disregarding or breaking any of the other rules of conduct as explained in the first session of the course; 4. Aggressive or disrespectful behavior toward any teacher, staff member, or course participant; 5. Any other disturbing, abnormal, or adverse behavior that negatively impacts the course, the teacher(s)/assistants, or other participants.
Such decisions will not be made lightly. However, if made, these decisions will be taken at the sole discretion of the course teacher(s) and will be final.
I understand and accept that in the case of my expulsion from any of Tao Tantric Arts courses, there will be no refund of any kind of my payments by Tao Tantric Arts at any time. I declare that I am fully aware of the “no refund” policy in case of expulsion from a course and I agree in advance to withhold any claims for a refund in such an event.
2.3. Declaration of Waiver of Rights
In exchange for receiving the training from Tao Tantric Arts, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives, hereby waive, release, discharge, and hold harmless Tao Tantric Arts from any and all liability for any and all injuries, including death, damages, or claims relating to or resulting from my participation in Tao Tantric Arts courses or any of its training programs, now or in the future, foreseen or unforeseen. Further, I will indemnify and hold harmless Tao Tantric Arts from and against any and all claims, rights, damages, liabilities, losses, loss of employment-related costs, and all other costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in connection with any injuries to other persons or damage to property caused by or attributed to me.
3. Declaration of Agreement to All Terms
I have read in detail and fully understand this Liability Waiver and Course Participation Agreement regarding my participation in Tao Tantric Arts courses and specifically regarding the benefits, potential risks, and side effects associated with Tao Tantric Arts courses and training programs, and/or other bodywork or healing sessions done with Tao Tantric Arts. I acknowledge that I have read and understood the release and indemnification provisions set forth in the preceding paragraphs as well as all other declarations, commitments, and statements within this document, and I agree to and accept all of the terms outlined within this document. By ticking the appropriate box on the relevant online document(s), I hereby apply my signature and confirm my agreement.