In exchange for participation in the activity of membership programs, courses, or recorded teachings organized by Astrid Schmidt, of 80 University Place, #2i, New York, New York, 10003 and/or use of the property, facilities, products and services of Astrid Schmidt, participants agree for themselves and (if applicable) for the members of their family, to the following:  

1. AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Participants agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Astrid Schmidt, or the employees, representatives or agents of Astrid Schmidt. 

2. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. Participants recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above described activity and assume full responsibility for personal injury to themselves and (if applicable) their family members, and further release and discharge Astrid Schmidt for injury, loss or damage arising out of themself or their family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Astrid Schmidt, whether caused by the fault of themselves, their family, Astrid Schmidt or other third parties. Participants understand the above described activity do not constitute mental health services nor are they a substitute for individual therapy or mental health services.

3. INDEMNIFICATION. Participants agree to indemnify and defend Astrid Schmidt against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from their or their family's use of the property, facilities, products or services of Astrid Schmidt. 

4. APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under New York law. 

5. NO DURESS. Participants agree and acknowledge that they are under no pressure or duress to agree to this Policy and that have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. They further agree and acknowledge that they are free to have their own legal counsel review this Agreement if they so desire.

6. ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement. 

Effective as of January 1, 2022