Waiver

This program is brought to you with your well-being and safety in mind.

By participating in any Qigong class with Oasis Qigong, LLC, whether in-person classes, private lessons, workshops, or video/online classes via any online platform, you are agreeing to this Waiver and Release of Liability.

When joining an online or video program, you are kindly invited to make sure that you are following it in an environment that is safe for you and people around you.  Thank you for making sure that you checked with your doctor that it is safe for you to engage in such in-person or video / online activity. If you have not checked with your doctor, you agree to assume full responsibility to participate at your own risk and in an informed manner.

Make sure that you stay within your zone of comfort at any time. This means that you are invited to adapt or stop any move or posture that is uncomfortable for you, at any time. If you need to sit or take a break, please take it easy and do so. During live online sessions, the instructor may not be able to see you for a number of reasons: if your camera is disabled, for various technical reasons, or because the instructor’s view does not show your camera. As such, you should exert extra caution, assuming that the instructor cannot see you, and you are responsible to stay within your zone of comfort. Some sessions are pre-recorded.  You understand that engaging in exercise guided by these sessions is at your own risk.

By signing up for any of the classes (in-person or online) provided by Oasis Qigong, LLC, you are confirming that you understand the risks of engaging in physical exercises practiced in a Qigong program, and that including physical activities, such programs may be too strenuous and demanding for certain individuals. Should you feel pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness, nervousness, dizziness, you should STOP and seek immediate medical attention or call 911.

You are also confirming that you will not hold the instructor personally liable for any damage, ill effect or injury, incurred before, during, or after the sessions from this program. You, therefore, release and discharge Oasis Qigong, LLC, as well as the owners/managers of facilities where you attend in-person or virtual sessions, from any liability for injury or loss that you may have by reasons of participating in these programs. You further understand that Oasis Qigong, LLC, as well as the owners/managers of facilities where you attend in-person sessions shall not be liable for the loss or theft of or damage to your personal property.

You will also release the instructor from any claims, demands and causes of action arising from your voluntary participation in this program, for yourself, your heirs, executors and administrators.

Mental Health Disclaimer

The programs, classes, workshops, and coaching offered by Oasis Qigong, LLC are educational in nature and are not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic care. The instructor is not acting as a licensed mental health professional, therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical provider.

Body-based mindfulness, movement, acupressure/self-massage, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and Qigong practices are intended to support general well-being and self-awareness only. They are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health condition or medical condition.

If you are experiencing severe emotional distress, mental health symptoms, trauma-related concerns, or are in crisis, you agree to seek support from a qualified mental health professional or emergency services. Participation in this program does not replace therapy, psychiatric care, or other professional mental health support.

Photo and Media Consent and Release

If you are participating in one of Oasis Qigong, LLC’s events, classes, or workshops (online or in-person), photos and videos may be taken during this session or event. By participating, you grant permission for images and/or recordings of you to be used for educational, marketing, or promotional purposes, including on our website, social media, and other materials.

If you are participating in 1-on-1 Body-Based Mindfulness Coaching, your privacy will be fully respected. Photos or videos from your session will not be shared publicly. Sessions may be recorded by Oasis Qigong, LLC for your personal reference or for record-keeping purposes, but all recordings will remain confidential unless we specifically request your permission to use them as a testimonial.

You understand and agree that you will not receive compensation for the use of these images or recordings and that you release Oasis Qigong, LLC from any claims, demands, or liability related to the use of such images or recordings.

By clicking on the box when signing up for the Program, you are providing the electronic equivalent of your signature and assert that you have read, understood and agreed to this entire document.