Abba’s Heart Encounters Waiver
MINISTRY DESCRIPTION: Abba’s Heart Encounters is a biblically based Heart Healing Ministry providing prayer, inner healing, and spiritual ministry. This ministry is considered pastoral and spiritual care, not professional, clinical, or licensed counseling. Participation in all ministry sessions, events, retreats, or activities is voluntary and conducted only as you choose to engage. If you are experiencing serious physical illness, mental health conditions, emotional disorders, trauma, or addiction, you are strongly encouraged not to discontinue or disregard professional medical or mental health care, and to seek such care alongside any prayer or ministry you receive.
CONFIDENTIALITY & MANDATORY REPORTING Abba’s Heart Encounters is committed to honoring your privacy and keeping personal information confidential. However, Texas law requires mandatory reporting of any current physical or sexual abuse involving a minor.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER We are not licensed medical or mental health professionals. This ministry is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental health condition, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional care because of information, prayer, or ministry received through this ministry.
LIABILITY RELEASE NOTICE (INCLUDING RETREATS & EVENTS) You must sign and date this waiver for your registration to be complete and your spot to be reserved. I acknowledge that by signing this document, I am giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue Abba’s Heart Encounters, and, where applicable, its ministry team, retreat hosts, property owners, representatives, volunteers, facilitators, speakers, and affiliates, for any injuries, damages, losses, or claims that may occur during or as a result of my participation in ministry sessions, events, or retreats.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK I understand that participation in heart healing ministry, prayer sessions, deliverance ministry, retreats, travel, lodging, group activities, worship, ministry exercises, and related events carries inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to: • Emotional or psychological distress • Spiritual discomfort • Physical injury • Illness • Property loss or damage • Accidents during activities, transportation, lodging, or free time. I understand that these risks may arise from my own actions, the actions of others, environmental conditions, or unforeseen circumstances. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks, including risks that may not be known or anticipated at this time, and I choose to participate regardless.
RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Abba’s Heart Encounters from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any injury, loss, damage, emotional distress, illness, or death that may occur to me or my property during or after my participation, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Abba’s Heart Encounters from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees, arising from my participation.
REPRESENTATION & ELIGIBILITY I represent that: • I am 18 years of age or older • I am emotionally, physically, and medically able to participate • I am participating voluntarily • I have read and fully understand this waiver and release. I understand that this waiver applies to me and anyone legally representing me, including my spouse, family members, heirs, assigns, and personal representatives.
SEVERABILITY & GOVERNING LAW If any portion of this waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This waiver is intended to be as broad and enforceable as permitted by law and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read this document in its entirety, understand its contents, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed. No oral representations or promises have been made beyond what is contained in this written agreement.