Consenting to one activity does not mean consenting to all
Each activity should be understood separately. Accepting a retreat, excursion, or earlier activity does not obligate you to take part in other experiences. Where an activity requires specific confirmation, it is requested independently.
Free and informed consent
Before taking part you should have enough information about the nature of the activity, its basic rules, safety considerations, and any condition relevant to your decision.
You may ask questions and say that you do not wish to participate. A decision should not depend on pressure, intimidation, commercial expectations, or the desire to please other people.
Personal boundaries and conduct
- Respect for personal boundaries is mandatory.
- Coercion, intimidation, violence, inappropriate sexual conduct, and taking advantage of a person in a particularly vulnerable state are not permitted.
- A cultural, spiritual, or ceremonial practice never removes a person's right to dignified and respectful treatment.
- If someone expresses distress, concern, or a need for help, that situation should be addressed as a priority and not dismissed.
Privacy and sensitive information
Private health, dietary, identity, and preparation information is not collected on these public pages. Where it is needed for a retreat or activity, it is handled through the private channels provided to the participant.
Inner Forest Lodge applies access controls so sensitive information is available only to authorized people according to their role.
Care in unexpected situations
When a situation requires additional attention, the priority is to protect the person, reduce risk, and activate an appropriate response according to the nature of the incident.
If medical attention is required, timely access to nearby health services will be facilitated. For other situations, the relevant operational and care measures will be applied.
After an intense experience
Some experiences can leave questions, emotions, or sensations that take time to process. Rest, conversation, and personal integration may be valuable.
If persistent, concerning, or difficult-to-manage symptoms appear, we recommend seeking support from a qualified health professional. Support provided by Inner Forest Lodge does not replace clinical care when that is needed.