By enrolling in and participating in the reSTORYtive™ writing workshop (the “Workshop”), you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
The Workshop is an educational and creative writing program designed to teach non-fiction writing craft, reflective writing practices, and narrative development. It is not psychotherapy, counseling, medical care, or mental health treatment of any kind.
The facilitator is not acting in the capacity of a licensed therapist, psychologist, medical provider, or healthcare professional. Participation in the Workshop does not establish a therapeutic, clinical, or doctor-patient relationship.
If you are currently experiencing significant psychological distress, trauma-related symptoms, or mental health challenges, you are encouraged to seek support from a licensed mental health professional.
You understand that writing about personal experiences, memories, and life events may evoke emotional responses, including discomfort, vulnerability, or distress.
By participating, you acknowledge that:
Your participation is entirely voluntary
You are responsible for your own emotional well-being during and after participation
You may choose what and how much to share at all times
You may pause, step away, or decline to share at your discretion
You accept full responsibility for your own physical, emotional, and psychological well-being throughout your participation.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to release, waive, and hold harmless reSTORYtive™, its owner, facilitator, affiliates, contractors, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, damages, losses, or causes of action arising out of or related to your participation in the Workshop.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Emotional distress
Psychological discomfort
Personal or interpersonal consequences arising from writing or sharing personal material
Decisions you make as a result of insights gained during the Workshop
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
You understand that the Workshop provides education, guidance, and facilitation — not guaranteed outcomes.
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for:
The content you choose to write and share
Your interpretation and use of any feedback provided
Your emotional and psychological responses
Any actions you take based on your participation
You agree that the facilitator cannot and does not assume responsibility for your personal decisions, well-being, or outcomes.
The facilitator reserves the right to remove participants who violate community guidelines or engage in harmful or inappropriate behavior, without refund.
This Workshop is intended to be a respectful and supportive creative environment. Participants may share personal material.
By participating, you agree to:
Respect the privacy and confidentiality of other participants
Not share, reproduce, distribute, or disclose another participant’s work or personal information without their explicit permission - absolutely NO RECORDING/PHOTOGRAPHY
Conduct yourself respectfully and appropriately
Sessions will be recorded by the facilitator for those who cannot attend the live class. While confidentiality is expected, it cannot be absolutely guaranteed in a group setting. You acknowledge this inherent limitation.
The Workshop provides educational instruction, feedback, and guidance. Individual outcomes vary, and no guarantees are made regarding:
Writing progress
Emotional outcomes
Publication or professional opportunities
Personal transformation
Your results depend on your own engagement, effort, and individual circumstances.
By enrolling in the Workshop, you confirm that:
You have read and understood these terms
You voluntarily agree to participate
You assume full responsibility for your participation
You release and hold harmless reSTORYtive™ and its facilitator from liability as described above
If you do not agree with these terms, you should not enroll or participate.
