Participation Waiver & Informed Consent

THE INTEGRATION FLOW — PARTICIPATION WAIVER & INFORMED CONSENT
Effective Date: March 11, 2026

READ CAREFULLY. THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

This Participation Waiver & Informed Consent (“Agreement”) is entered into between:

• Participant: ______________________________
  and

• The Integration Flow (Miami, Florida, USA): ______________________________ (Owner/Facilitator legal name: [INSERT])

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Acknowledgment of non-medical nature

I understand and agree:

1. The Integration Flow provides experiential wellness practices (meditation, somatic awareness, breathwork-style experiences, energy-based practices).

2. These services are not medical care, not psychotherapy, and not mental health treatment.

3. The facilitator is not acting as a licensed medical or mental health provider in this context.

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Risks and possible responses

I understand that participation may involve intense experiences, including but not limited to:

• strong emotions, memories, or psychological responses,

• physical sensations (tingling, temperature shifts, shaking, vocalization, changes in breathing),

• discomfort from prolonged lying down or movement,

• changes in perception or sense of time.

I understand that any activity involving breathing patterns, body awareness, movement, emotional expression, or group environments carries inherent risks, including the risk of injury.

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Voluntary participation and self-responsibility

I confirm:

1. My participation is voluntary and self-directed.

2. I am responsible for choosing my level of participation and for stopping if I feel unsafe.

3. I will complete the health questionnaire truthfully and update it if my condition changes.

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Health questionnaire and contraindications

I understand that The Integration Flow may deny or discontinue my participation for safety reasons. I acknowledge I have reviewed the Safety & Contraindications Policy.

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No touching other participants

I agree not to touch other participants at any time.

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Optional physical touch consent (in-person)

If physical touch is offered, I understand:

• Touch is optional and only with explicit consent.

• I may decline touch or withdraw consent at any time.

My consent choice (circle one):
I CONSENT to optional facilitator touch if offered and if I agree in the moment. / I DO NOT CONSENT to facilitator touch.

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Medical and mental health emergency

I understand The Integration Flow is not equipped to provide medical or emergency mental health services. If I experience a serious adverse reaction, I authorize The Integration Flow to seek emergency assistance when reasonably necessary.

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Release of liability and waiver of claims

To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, I hereby:

1. Assume all risks of participation in The Integration Flow services, including risks arising from my own condition, my choices, and inherent risks of the activity environment.

2. Release and hold harmless The Integration Flow, its owner, contractors, volunteers, venue partners (where applicable), and agents from claims and liabilities arising out of my participation, including claims based on alleged negligence, to the extent permitted by law.

3. Agree that this release does not apply to any liability that cannot be released under applicable law.

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Indemnification

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Integration Flow from claims brought by or on behalf of third parties arising from my conduct, rule violations, or breach of this Agreement.

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Confidentiality in group settings

I understand group experiences may include personal sharing. I agree to respect the privacy of others and not disclose identifying information about other participants outside the session. I acknowledge The Integration Flow cannot guarantee confidentiality of other participants.

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Photo/video and recording

I understand photo/video may occur during certain events only with consent, as described in the Media Release. I agree not to record other participants or sessions without express permission.

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Governing law and venue

This Agreement is governed by Florida law. Any dispute will be brought in Miami-Dade County, Florida (state or federal court), unless otherwise required by law.

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Participant signature

Participant name: ______________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________

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Parent/Guardian signature (if Participant is a minor)

Parent/Guardian name: __________________________
Relationship: _________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________

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Minor-specific statutory notice (Florida)

If the participant is a minor and the activity qualifies under Florida law as a commercial activity with inherent risks, Florida law provides specific requirements for enforceable waivers by a natural guardian, including a mandatory uppercase warning statement.
Implementation requirement: The following statutory warning must appear in uppercase and at least 5 points larger than the rest of the waiver text when used.

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NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD’S
NATURAL GUARDIAN
READ THIS FORM COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. YOU ARE AGREEING TO LET YOUR MINOR CHILD ENGAGE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. YOU ARE AGREEING THAT, EVEN IF (THE INTEGRATION FLOW) USES REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING THIS ACTIVITY, THERE IS A CHANCE YOUR CHILD MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN DANGERS INHERENT IN THE ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED OR ELIMINATED.
BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT AND YOUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM (THE INTEGRATION FLOW) IN A LAWSUIT FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO YOUR CHILD OR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE RISKS THAT ARE A NATURAL PART OF THE ACTIVITY. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SIGN THIS FORM, AND (THE INTEGRATION FLOW) HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO LET YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM.