WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY For the Dave Smith Retreat | October 15-20, 2023
All participants will be asked to sign this waiver upon arrival at the BBar ranch. Please read the following prior to registration to be sure you are comfortable assuming the risks of this retreat. Thank you!
I voluntarily agree to participate in retreat activities affiliated with the Bozeman Insight Community (BIC). These include individual and/or group interviews required by teachers, as well as the rigors of participating in a silent, residential retreat. This also includes taking the risk of becoming ill, with a covid-variant virus or other communicable illness.
I hereby assume all risks of injury or illness to me and my property, which may be sustained in connection with activities undertaken while on retreat.
I understand that the BIC is not expected or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. I agree that, in the event a representative of BIC determines that I need professional medical or psychological attention, BIC has the authority and sole discretion to contact 911 emergency services, as well as the designated emergency contact person listed on this form.
In the event that I should require medical or psychological care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance. Any costs incurred for health services are my responsibility and not the responsibility of the Bozeman Insight Community.
This retreat is being held in a remote area. I understand that if I should need medical care, it may not be available in a timely manner. Grizzly bears and other wildlife are a genuine threat not to be taken lightly. It is not recommended to walk outside of the relative safety of the Bbar campus and immediate surrounds. Pepper spray and knowledge of its use is suggested (and provided). I assume all risks of harm by wildlife.
I understand that I must provide the name and contact for an emergency contact person in order to attend the retreat, and that I will not be allowed to participate unless I have done so. The BIC will make every effort to communicate with this person in the event of an emergency. This person is someone who can either collect me from the retreat or help to make transportation arrangements if I need to leave the retreat early.
I further understand that participation in BIC programs is at the discretion of the teachers and BIC administration at all times. If, in the opinion of the BIC, I am unable to continue to participate productively in the retreat, I may be asked to leave.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BIC against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If the BIC incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse the BIC.
In the event of an emergency, please contact the following person(s) in the order presented:
Emergency Contacts Contact Relationship Contact Telephone
1.___________________ _____________________ _____________________________
2.___________________ _____________________ _____________________________
I, the undersigned participant, affirm that I am of the age of 18 years or older, and that I am freely signing this agreement. I certify that I have read this agreement, that I fully understand its content and that this release cannot be modified orally. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract and that I am signing it of my own free will.
Participant’s Printed Name: ___________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ________________________
