1. I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in this teaching, referred to below as “this retreat”, at the premises of Katog Choling Mountain Retreat Center, located at Parthenon, AR.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

2. I am aware that participating in this event, or any future event I may attend, may involve strenuous physical activities such as labor and meditation, as well as all risks associated with being in a rural, wooded setting, including but not limited to contact with poison ivy, insects, and/or wildlife. I am also aware that this is an intensive meditation retreat and that participants in such retreats may experience intense and unusual psychological, spiritual and/or physical states of mind and body arising from meditation and associated activities. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved, and hereby agree to accept any and all risks of harm that may result from these activities and my presence in a rural setting.

3. If I am under psychiatric care, I have or will consult with my healthcare provider before attending this retreat.

4. I understand that if I bring a child with me to an event, I have sole and complete responsibility for supervising and caring for the child, including keeping the child safe from any dangerous condition that may exist on the premises.

5. I understand and agree to the following restrictions:
- No weapons
- No drugs
- No illegal substances
- We are not able to accommodate pet or service animals, dogs included

RELEASE

6. In consideration for being permitted by Katog Choling or one of its affiliates to participate in this retreat and/or use their facilities, I hereby assume all risks in connection with my participation in this event or any future event in which I may participate for any harm, injury or damage that may befall me, any child accompanying me or my property, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I further agree to completely release, discharge and hold harmless Katog Choling, its affiliates, employees, agents or volunteers from any claim, demand or lawsuit for personal injury, property loss or damage, or wrongful death, by me, any child accompanying me, any of my or an accompanying child’s family, estate, heirs, or assigns, arising out of my participation in the retreat, my presence at the Center, the presence of any child accompanying me at the Center or during travel to or from the Center, including both claims arising before, during or after the retreat.

7. I am over the age of eighteen and legally competent to execute this Waiver and Release of liability. I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, that this document is legally binding, and that I have signed it of my own free will.

I HAVE FULLY READ AND INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY HEIRS AND THE HEIRS OF MY CHILDREN.

A printable version of the Liability Waiver can be found online at https://katogcholing.com/krwaiver .

I have electronically signed this form online with registration for this retreat.