WAIVER AND INFORMED CONSENT AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read this agreement carefully.
By signing or electronically accepting this document, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to its terms.
Purpose
These terms apply to all classes, workshops, events, sound experiences, retreats, trainings and other activities offered by Flow Republic.
They are intended to ensure participants understand the nature of the activities offered and the responsibilities associated with participation.
Acknowledgement of Risk
You acknowledge that participation in yoga, movement, meditation, breathwork, sound experiences and related wellness activities involves inherent risks.
These risks may include physical injury, aggravation of existing conditions, emotional discomfort, illness, falls, muscle strains, heat-related illness, property loss and, in rare circumstances, serious injury.
Health Declaration
You confirm that you are responsible for assessing your own physical and mental readiness to participate.
You will seek professional medical advice where appropriate and will not knowingly participate in activities that may be unsafe for your condition.
Participant Responsibilities
You agree to practice within your own limits, follow teacher instructions, modify practices when necessary, and immediately advise your teacher of any injury, medical condition, pregnancy, concern or limitation that may affect your participation.
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or become pregnant, you should obtain medical clearance from your healthcare provider before participating.
You agree to inform your teacher before class so that appropriate modifications and guidance can be offered.
Participation remains at your discretion and should be guided by professional medical advice.
Yoga AND Physical Practice Risks
Yoga and movement practices may involve stretching, strengthening, balance work, mobility exercises, inversions, arm balances, handstands and other physical activities.
Participation may result in soreness, fatigue, strains, sprains, falls, impacts, loss of balance or other injuries if performed incorrectly or beyond personal capacity.
Participants are responsible for practising within their own limits and following teacher guidance when attempting inversions, handstands, arm balances or other advanced postures.
Teachers may provide guidance, progressions, modifications and demonstrations for inversions, arm balances and other advanced postures, however, participants remain responsible for deciding whether to attempt any posture and for practising within their own capabilities.
Infrared Heat
Certain classes may take place in a studio environment incorporating infrared heating panels.
Heated environments may increase the risk of dehydration, overheating, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, elevated heart rate or aggravation of existing medical conditions.
Participants are responsible for maintaining hydration and practicing within their own limits.
Breathwork
Flow Republic may incorporate breath awareness and pranayama practices.
Participants acknowledge that breathwork may create sensations including dizziness, tingling, light-headedness, emotional release, changes in body temperature or temporary discomfort.
Participation is voluntary and may be modified or ceased at any time.
Meditation AND Sound Experiences
Flow Republic may offer meditation, sound baths and sound-based experiences using instruments including crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, rainsticks and other acoustic or amplified instruments.
Participants acknowledge that sound and vibration may create physical, sensory or emotional responses that vary between individuals.
Hands-On Assists
Some teachers may offer optional hands-on assists to support alignment, awareness, relaxation or comfort.
Assists will only be provided with your consent.
You may decline assists at any time and your decision will always be respected.
Workshops, Retreats AND Future Offerings
This agreement applies to classes, workshops, events, retreats, trainings and future offerings unless a separate event-specific agreement is provided.
Additional terms may apply to particular programs.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONSeNT
If Flow Republic reasonably believes emergency medical treatment is necessary, you authorise Flow Republic staff, contractors or representatives to seek emergency medical assistance on your behalf.
You remain responsible for any associated medical expenses.
Photography and Media Consent
Flow Republic may photograph, film or record classes, workshops, events, retreats and other activities for marketing, educational, promotional and community purposes.
If you do not wish to appear in photographs or recordings, please notify a member of the Flow Republic team before participating.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your request, although content already published may not be removable.
Minors
Participants under 18 years of age must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Flow Republic may impose additional participation requirements for minors.
Australian Consumer Law Notice
Activities provided by Flow Republic may constitute recreational services under applicable Australian legislation.
To the extent permitted by law, certain rights and remedies may be limited in relation to recreational services.
Nothing in this agreement excludes, restricts or modifies any rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.
Release AND Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with participation in Flow Republic activities.
Flow Republic is not responsible for injuries, losses or damages arising from risks that are inherent in those activities.
Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, liability is limited to the remedies available under applicable legislation.
Privacy
Any personal information collected by Flow Republic will be handled in accordance with the Flow Republic Privacy Policy and applicable privacy legislation.
Acknowledgement & Acceptance
By signing or electronically accepting this agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to its terms, voluntarily accept the risks associated with participation, and consent to participate in Flow Republic activities.
LAST UPDATED
Version 1.0
Effective: 27 June 2026