Hedonisia Hawaii Tropical Farm Retreat
Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
Personal Responsibility - All Guests and Volunteers are responsible for their own health and safety while on the property of Hedonisia Hawaii. This applies to all aspects of living and working on the land. Hedonisia Hawaii is a beautiful wild piece of land, but it can also be dangerous. We would especially like to point out that there is a volcanic crater on the property. While it is attractive to explore and work in it, this is a natural crater and as such it is potentially dangerous. Always be careful when working near the crater or exploring it.
You are responsible for your personal health and safety so always be aware of your capabilities. If you feel uncomfortable contributing to any project at Hedonisia Hawaii or if you feel a job is too dangerous for you, please let us know. We can usually find another task that is less daunting!!
We strongly recommend that all Volunteers have Health or Travel Insurance that will allow us to call them an ambulance in the event of an Medical Emergency.
"By becoming a Volunteer or Guest at Hedonisia Hawaii, I agree to abide by the Hedonisia Hawaii Volunteer & Guest Guidelines and recognize that I am a Volunteer at Hedonisia Hawaii and therefore provide a Volunteer service. I recognize and understand that there are certain risks of property damage, personal injury, and/or death with respect to this program and its activities; and I understand and agree that I am participating in this program at my own risk. I also understand and agree that I am a volunteer, not an employee. I recognize that I will not be receiving financial compensation or any other compensation of any kind nor do I qualify for nor will I receive workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance, or medical benefits."
"For myself, my heirs, personal representative, successors, and assigns: I hereby release and hold harmless Hedonisia Hawaii, owners, and managers any and all claims, demands, and actions on account of damage to personal property, personal injury, and/or death which may result from my participation in this program. I will be fully responsible for my own care due to injury or loss in every circumstance.
"Hedonisia Hawaii will not be responsible for onsite, or off site accidents or injury, or for loss of money, jewelry, or other valuables by myself, family or associates.
Hedonisia Hawaii reserves the right to terminate the stay of a Paying Guest or Volunteer with a one-day notice based on that person(s) breaking any of the following conditions:
- Loud or socially disruptive behavior that is detrimental to the smooth functioning of the community. This is especially true for the Barn as this is a communal space. Hedonisia has quiet hours. 10:30pm (Sunday – Thursday) and 11:30pm (Friday and Saturday). Please respect them.
- Incomplete fulfillment of Volunteer obligations or difficulty working with Volunteer.
- Failure to follow good kitchen hygiene for shared kitchen, bathroom and shower spaces. i.e. "Clean up as you go".
- Inconsiderate use of DVD Player or Computer or any other entertainment device especially in the Barn.
- ALCOHOL USE - The Hedonisia definition of drunkenness is: "Any behavior whilst under the influence of alcohol that causes another Guest or Volunteer to feel uncomfortable". We allow the drinking of alcohol but not drunkenness.
- We have no problem with people meeting and dating on the property (hence the name Hedonisia!). In fact, many romances have started here in our little jungle Paradise! However, we do not allow any behaviours or comments that cause any woman or man to feel uncomfortable. Sexual Harrasment is NOT allowed.