liability waiver

The Tantric Couple is a brand name held by Shashi Solluna and Shane Norton, and business is conducted via the business entity of Love and Laughter Ltd residing at Rautistrasse 131, 8048 Zurich, Switzerland. Any references to The Tantric Couple in this document refer to the same 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 “The Tantric Couple courses”), and to use massage oils, jade eggs , blindfolds or any other props, from The Tantric Couple, its teachers, trainers, assistants, or related personnel (henceforth “The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple is voluntary, and I know of, understand, and assume any and all risks associated therewith.

1.2. Nudity, Intimate Touch, and Genital Massage
I hereby declare that in full awareness and agreement, I choose to participate in The Tantric Couple courses and I am aware and fully accept that some of these courses include and involve optional nudity, partial nudity, intimate bodily touch, genital massage, and full-body touch, and I agree in advance to participate in all of the abovementioned activities, with the understanding of creating my own personal boundaries for each situation.

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. These include cancer, severe heart conditions, high blood pressure, fractured or broken bones, blood clots, burns, lesions, any forms of arthritis and osteoporosis, mysterious pain, skin rashes, and infectious diseases of the skin or sexually transmitted diseases. If I suffer from any of these conditions or another serious illness, I commit to inform The Tantric Couple and to consult my physician before participating in any The Tantric Couple course. As a pregnant woman I am aware that I am not eligible to join any The Tantric Couple course.

2. The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple courses in which I participate. 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 The Tantric Couple courses, in any format – whether printed, digital, or based in social media or online content. Unauthorized distribution of The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple 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.

2.2. The Tantric Couple Right to Refuse Acceptance
I have been informed and accept that The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple courses, there will be no refund of any kind of my payments by The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives, hereby waive, release, discharge, and hold harmless The Tantric Couple from any and all liability for any and all injuries, including death, damages, or claims relating to or resulting from my participation in The Tantric Couple courses or any of its training programs, now or in the future, foreseen or unforeseen. Further, I will indemnify and hold harmless The Tantric Couple 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 The Tantric Couple courses and specifically regarding the benefits, potential risks, and side effects associated with The Tantric Couple courses and training programs, and/or other bodywork or healing sessions done with The Tantric Couple.
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.

PLEASE BOTH MEMBERS OF THE COUPLE COMPLETE BELOW TO AGREE.
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