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Terms & Conditions

This page explains expectations, boundaries, and responsibilities in clear terms.

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These Terms & Conditions outline the policies and expectations for participating in retreats hosted by Casa de Vida Nueva.

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By registering for a retreat, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms.

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SECTION 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION

General Overview

  • Casa de Vida Nueva hosts spiritual and wellness retreats in the Sonoran Desert and the Yucatán (Mexico).

  • All retreat activities are completely optional.

  • Nothing on this website or in our retreats is intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical or mental health care.

  • We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.

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SECTION 2 — RETREAT ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Requirements

 

To ensure a safe environment for all guests:

  • You must be 21 years of age or older.

  • You must submit an application and be approved before attending.

  • You must disclose all relevant medical, emotional, and psychological history.

  • We may decline participation if we believe the retreat could be unsafe or inappropriate for your well-being.

  • Participation in events are subject to minister's approval.

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SECTION 3 — OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION

Optional Participation Policy

 

All activities, including but not limited to:

  • Breathwork

  • Teachings

  • Sacred events

  • Integration sessions

  • Nature excursions…are optional.

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You may decline, pause, or discontinue participation at any time.

Your autonomy is honored.

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SECTION 4 — PAYMENT & DONATION POLICY

Payments & Donations

  • Contributions toward retreats support our nonprofit mission.

  • Because retreats fund our operations and are part of our charitable programs, all payments are considered donations.

  • Donations are non-refundable.

  • Space is limited; once reserved, we cannot guarantee replacement bookings.

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Refund Policy – Casa de Vida Nueva

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Last Updated: December 2025

All donations directly support our mission and retreat operations. Because of this, all sales and donations are final.

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SECTION 5 — TRAVEL RESPONSIBILITY

Travel & Transportation

  • Guests are responsible for booking their own flights and travel arrangements.

  • Preferred airports:

  • ​MID (Yucatán retreats)

  • CUN (Alternate for Yucatán)

  • We assist with local transportation where applicable.

  • Casa de Vida Nueva is not responsible for delays, cancellations, missed flights, or travel interruptions.

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SECTION 6 — HEALTH & SAFETY

Health, Safety & Suitability

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To ensure the safety of all participants:​

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  • Guests must follow safety instructions provided by servers.

  • We may determine that certain ceremonies are not recommended based on health factors.

  • You agree to notify the team immediately if you feel unwell or unsafe at any time.

  • Participation is at your own discretion.

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SECTION 7 — CEREMONIES

Sacred Tools Use

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Casa de Vida Nueva offers sacred tools responsibly in locations where such use is permitted.

Participation requires:

  • Full transparency in your application

  • Compliance with safety guidelines

  • Respectful behavior during events

  • Understanding that event experience vary from person to person

  • Agreement not to pressure or influence other participants

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We do not elevate tools above spiritual truth — they are supportive sacraments, not the source of healing.

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SECTION 8 — PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Your Responsibility as a Participant

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By attending the retreat, you agree to:

  • Take responsibility for your decisions and experiences

  • Maintain respectful behavior toward staff and guests

  • Follow local laws

  • Refrain from illegal activities

  • Make choices that support your well-being

  • Avoid mixing substances or medications against servers guidance

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You understand that personal experience varies and cannot be guaranteed.

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SECTION 9 — CONFIDENTIALITY & SHARED SPACE

Confidentiality & Respect for Others

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  • We honor every guest’s privacy.

  • Personal stories, experiences, and emotions shared during retreat must remain confidential.

  • Recording audio or video of others without permission is not allowed.

  • Respect personal space, emotional boundaries, and cultural practices.

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SECTION 10 — PHOTO & MEDIA POLICY

Photos & Media Consent

 

Our default is no public photos of guests, unless:

  • Permission is explicitly granted

  • Images do not show faces

  • Photos protect the identity and confidentiality of all participants

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You may be asked for consent for group or environment shots. Consent is always optional.

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SECTION 11 — LIABILITY RELEASE

Release of Liability

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By attending the retreat, you acknowledge:

  • You are participating voluntarily

  • You assume full responsibility for your choices and experiences

  • Casa de Vida Nueva and their servers are not liable for injuries, emotional reactions, medical events, or travel incidents

 

This includes risks associated with:

  • Breathwork

  • Sacred Tools

  • Outdoor activities

  • Travel

  • Emotional processes

  • Physical movement or exertion

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SECTION 12 — CODE OF CONDUCT

Participant Conduct

 

Guests agree to:

  • Treat all participants with respect

  • Follow facilitator instructions

  • Avoid disruptive or unsafe behavior

  • Maintain sobriety except during sanctioned ceremonies

  • Honor the shared environment and sacred spaces
     

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