Michelle Watkins Urban Sanctuary®, LLC
Michelle Watkins, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor
751 Chautauqua Blvd. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
818-939-2390 michelle@urbansanctuaryllc.com urbansanctuaryllc.com
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Primordial Sound Meditation Course
Participation & Release of Liability Agreement
Thank you for participating in the Primordial Sound Meditation Course (the “Course”) presented by Michelle Watkins Urban Sanctuary®, LLC (“MWUS, LLC”) and taught by Michelle Watkins (the “Instructor”). This Participation & Release of Liability Agreement (“Agreement”) contains important information MWUS, LLC needs to share with you and for you to understand. By participating in the Course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. The information presented during the Course, including ideas, suggestions, techniques, training, meditations, instructions, and other materials (collectively, the “Materials”) is educational in nature and is provided only as general information and is not medical or psychological advice. The Course is presented both online and in-person, and generally consists of presentation of the Materials by the Instructor with group meditation practices, along with group sharing of experiences by participants.
2. By participating in the Course, you understand that you will have the opportunity to learn about Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM) which is considered a silent mantra-based meditation rooted in the Vedic tradition of India. As a meditation practice, PSM is intended to allow the meditator to experience inner calm and deep relaxation and to access deeper levels of awareness. PSM relies on a series of fundamental tones, or mantras, that are designed to attune an individual’s vibration to the unified field of energy that permeates the Universe. During the Course, you will receive a personal mantra, a specific primordial sound or vibration that represents the vibration that was present at your specific time of birth using a Hindu astrological system. The premise of having a personal mantra is that when it is repeated silently during mediation, it can take you into quieter and more peaceful levels of the mind.
3. You understand that the Course is solely for you own personal development and self-awareness. While most participants report feeling relaxed and peaceful using PSM, it is possible to experience some physical discomfort or emotional distress. You agree to promptly inform the Instructor if you experience any emotional distress and/or physical discomfort using PSM during the Course.
4. Although PSM appears to have promising benefits, and it has been practiced for centuries, it is considered outside traditional Western approaches to health and wellness and, therefore, considered experimental. Since the extent of PSM’s effectiveness, as well as its risks and benefits are not fully known, you agree to assume and accept full responsibility for any and all risks associated with participating in the Course. Further, you agree and understand that this Agreement is intended to be a complete unconditional release of liability and assumption of risk to the greatest extent permitted by law.
5. Any information, stories, examples, or testimonials presented during the Course do not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or prediction regarding the outcome an individual may experience using PSM. Further, you understand that MWUS, LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or prediction regarding any outcome for you using PSM during or after the Course. Due to the fact that the Course includes group processes in which you may voluntarily reveal personal information, you understand that you waive your rights of privacy and confidentiality with respect to other individuals participating in the Course with you. Also, you agree to keep private and confidential any personal information shared by other individuals participating in the Course with you. If you are participating in the Course online, you are advised to be in a quiet private space. If you cannot be in a completely private space, you agree to use headphones to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of the Course. Further, if you are participating in the Course online, you understand that it is not possible for MSUS, LLC to guarantee the confidentiality of any of the information shared during the Course online.
6. You understand that the Course is an experiential learning opportunity and is not to be considered treatment for any psychological or medical issues nor is the Course a substitute for seeking health care advice or treatment from an appropriate licensed health care provider. You agree to consult with your licensed health care provider(s) for any specific health care issues and to continue any treatment(s) or medication(s) that you are currently receiving while participating in the Course.
7. You acknowledge and agree that anything and everything discussed with the instructor either during or separate from the Course is merely a perspective for you to consider. Therefore, your participation in the Course is not intended to create nor does it establish a practitioner-client or any other type of professional relationship between you and the instructor and should not be relied upon as medical, psychological, or other professional advice of any kind or nature whatsoever. While the Instructor is an experienced instructor in PSM, she is not a psychotherapist, physician or other licensed health care provider and is only providing her services as the Instructor for the Course.
8. The Materials presented during the Course and any other content made available during the Course are owned by MWUS, LLC and are confidential, proprietary, and protected by intellectual property and copyright laws. You may not duplicate, screen grab, modify, publish, post on Facebook or other social media sites, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works from, distribute, display, or reproduce, or in any way exploit in any format whatsoever any of the Materials or any other content presented in the Course without written permission from MWUS, LLC.
9. Any and all matters in dispute between the parties to this Agreement, whether arising from or relating to this Agreement itself, or arising from alleged extra-contractual facts prior to, during, or subsequent to the Agreement, including, without limitation, fraud, misrepresentation, negligence or any other alleged tort or violation of this Agreement, shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of State of California, without regard to conflicts of law doctrines and regardless of the legal theory upon which such matter is asserted. If a court finds any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance, then the remainder of this Agreement will be interpreted to best carry out the intent of the parties.
10. You understand that your participation in the Course is strictly voluntary, at your own risk, and that you freely choose to participate. You represent that you are competent and able to understand the nature and consequences of participating in the Course and that you have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding any aspect of this Agreement. Further, you represent that you are an adult under the laws of the state of your residence and you have the right to enter into this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon you, your heir(s), and legal representative(s).
By registering and participating in the Course you acknowledge that you have carefully and completely read and fully understand all aspects of this Agreement, and you agree to all of the terms and conditions stated herein. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, you agree to forever, fully release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MWUS, LLC its owner(s), member(s), staff members, employees, consultants, agents, representatives, independent contractors, volunteers, and others associated with MWUS, LLC from any and all claims or liability, of whatsoever kind or nature, and for any damage or injury, including but not limited to, financial, personal, emotional, psychological, medical, or otherwise, which you may incur arising at any time as a result of your voluntary decision to participate in the Course.
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