Waiver & Participant Acknowledgement

By booking or participating in any Shalaya experience, retreat, class, workshop, wellness activity, yoga session, treatment, ceremony, excursion, travel arrangement, or related offering, I confirm that I have read, understood, and accepted this Waiver and Participant Acknowledgement.

Definitions

“Independent Providers” means all independent professionals, studios, wellness centers, venues, hosts, teachers, practitioners, guides, therapists, drivers, accommodation providers, retreat partners, operators, and other third-party providers delivering any part of a Shalaya experience.

Role of Shalaya

I understand that Shalaya is based in Singapore and acts as an intermediary, curator, booking facilitator, and experience coordinator. Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, Shalaya does not directly provide yoga instruction, medical care, therapy, transport, accommodation, guiding, bodywork, wellness treatment, or other professional services.

Such services may be delivered by Independent Providers, including in Singapore and other destinations.

Voluntary Participation and Assumption of Risk

I understand that participation is voluntary and may involve inherent risks, including physical exertion, injury, emotional discomfort, travel-related risks, unfamiliar environments, outdoor conditions, food or allergy-related risks, cultural activities, movement practices, yoga, breathwork, meditation, bodywork, excursions, and group activities.

I knowingly and voluntarily accept the ordinary risks associated with my participation and confirm that I am responsible for deciding whether each activity is suitable for me.

Health, Medical Conditions, and Professional Advice

I confirm that I am in suitable physical, mental, and emotional condition to participate. I agree to inform Shalaya and/or the relevant provider before the experience of any injury, illness, pregnancy, allergy, disability, medication, medical condition, psychological condition, recent surgery, or other circumstances that may affect my participation.

I understand that Shalaya experiences are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or psychotherapy. I should consult a qualified doctor or healthcare professional before participating if I have any medical concern, chronic condition, injury, pregnancy, heart condition, respiratory condition, mental health concern, or if I am unsure whether an activity is suitable for me. Where an experience involves intensive breathwork, ceremonial work, or other practices that may bring up strong emotional or psychological responses, I should consult a qualified mental health professional beforehand if I have any concern about my suitability for such practices.

Personal Responsibility During the Experience

I agree to listen to my body, act with care, follow reasonable safety instructions, and stop participating immediately if I feel pain, dizziness, distress, or concern for my wellbeing. I understand that I may decline or modify any activity at any time.

I agree to behave respectfully and safely toward other participants, teachers, hosts, staff, and local communities. I understand that Shalaya or the relevant Independent Provider may exclude me from an experience, without refund, if my conduct is inappropriate, unsafe, disruptive, or fails to follow reasonable instructions.

Independent Providers, Studios, Wellness Centers, and Third-Party Providers

I understand that Independent Providers operate independently and are responsible for their own services, qualifications, insurance, conduct, safety standards, and professional obligations.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Shalaya is not responsible for the acts, omissions, advice, services, cancellations, changes, negligence, or failure of any Independent Provider.

Release and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and hold harmless Shalaya, its founders, team members, representatives, partners, affiliates, and each Independent Provider involved in the relevant experience from claims, losses, costs, damages, or expenses arising from my participation in an experience or from third-party services arranged through Shalaya.

The Independent Providers involved in the relevant experience are intended to benefit from this waiver and may rely on it to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in this waiver excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted by law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or any non-excludable consumer rights under applicable law.

Bookings, Changes, and Cancellations

I understand that booking terms, payment terms, cancellation policies, refund conditions, schedule changes, minimum participant requirements, weather-related changes, and third-party provider rules may apply to my booking.

I agree to review and accept the applicable booking terms and cancellation policy before confirming my reservation. I understand that certain payments may be non-refundable where costs have been committed to Independent Providers, subject always to applicable law.

Force Majeure

I understand that Shalaya and Independent Providers are not liable for cancellation, delay, or changes to an experience caused by events beyond their reasonable control, including pandemics or public health measures, natural disasters, civil unrest, government action, or other force majeure events. Any refund in such circumstances is subject to the applicable booking and cancellation policy.

Travel, Documents, and Insurance

Where an experience involves travel, accommodation, outdoor activities, or third-party services, I am responsible for obtaining appropriate travel, health, cancellation, accident, and personal insurance coverage.

I am also responsible for ensuring that I hold valid travel documents, visas, permissions, and health requirements for the relevant destination.

Emergency Assistance

In the event of accident, illness, injury, or emergency, I authorize Shalaya and/or the relevant provider to seek emergency assistance where reasonably necessary. I understand that I remain responsible for any medical, transport, insurance, evacuation, or emergency costs incurred on my behalf, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Governing Law

This Waiver and Participant Acknowledgement is governed by the laws of Singapore, unless mandatory laws of another jurisdiction apply to a specific experience or participant.

Updates to this Waiver

Shalaya may update or amend this Waiver and Participant Acknowledgement from time to time. The version in effect at the time I confirm my booking shall apply to that booking.

Confirmation by Booking

By completing my booking, ticking the acceptance checkbox, or participating in the experience, I confirm that I understand the nature of the activities, accept the risks involved, and agree to this Waiver and Participant Acknowledgement.