Terms of Participation & Informed Consent

DanzaMedicina — Center for Somatic Research and Body Arts develops proposals for somatic exploration and experimentation at the intersection of embodied practices, dance, body arts, critical and political thought, and individual and collective creative processes.

Its activities take place in various formats, including workshops, laboratories, retreats, and in-depth study programs, each with its own structure, duration, and specific conditions.

For events organized in collaboration with local hosts, producers, retreat centers, or partner organizations, participants are also subject to the terms, conditions, and policies established by the respective organizer, including those related to registration, payment, cancellations, refunds, accommodation, and venue regulations, as communicated prior to registration.

By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Participation and Informed Consent, and agree to comply with the guidelines, rules, and conditions established herein, as well as the applicable policies of the local host or organizing partner, subject to applicable law.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

a) The activities offered by DanzaMedicina aim to promote self-awareness, somatic exploration, embodied and artistic experimentation, and the development of theoretical, methodological, and experiential knowledge.

These activities are not intended to replace medical or psychological diagnoses, treatments, psychotherapy, prescribed medication, or any other healthcare services provided by qualified professionals.

b) The participant agrees to comply with all instructions, guidelines, and warnings provided by DanzaMedicina and its duly authorized representatives throughout all sessions, practices, group activities, and other event activities. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the participant's removal from a specific activity or, when deemed necessary, the termination of her participation in the event at the sole discretion of DanzaMedicina, without any entitlement to a full or partial refund of the amounts paid.

c) The Participant Intake & Health History Form, available at the link below, forms an integral part of these Terms of Participation & Informed Consent: danzamedicina.net//intake-and-health

d) This Terms replace any other verbal or written understandings between the parties regarding the object of this agreement

HEALTH CONDITIONS

a) The participant is responsible for acting with due care for her own physical safety and well-being and agrees to exercise good judgment and personal responsibility throughout the event.

b) The participant shall accurately and truthfully complete the Participant Intake & Health History Form and comply with DanzaMedicina's guidelines to help ensure her safe and healthy participation in the event.

c) The participant is responsible for her own health and medical conditions, especially with regard to any chronic or pre-existing conditions, whether or not they have been disclosed in the Participant Intake & Health History Form.

d) The participant declares that she will not use any illegal substances or any prescription medications that have not been previously disclosed in the Participant Intake & Health History Form during her participation in DanzaMedicina events.

e) The participant shall inform DanzaMedicina or the local organizing team in advance of any health condition requiring special dietary accommodations so that the feasibility of accommodating such dietary needs may be assessed.

f) The participant acknowledges that, due to the location of the event, immediate medical assistance may be limited or unavailable.

g) The participant authorizes DanzaMedicina and its duly authorized representatives, in the event of an emergency or when deemed necessary, to provide appropriate first aid and, when available, arrange for transportation or referral to the nearest appropriate medical facility.

h) The participant agrees to comply with all safety rules, procedures, and instructions established by DanzaMedicina and the event venue.

i) DanzaMedicina shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or accident resulting from the participant's voluntary actions, negligence, recklessness, or failure to comply with the instructions and guidelines provided during the event.

j) If the participant voluntarily decides to leave the event before its conclusion, she must notify DanzaMedicina or the local organizing team in advance. From the moment of her voluntary departure, the participant assumes full responsibility for her own safety and for any consequences arising from that decision. DanzaMedicina shall not be liable for any physical or psychological harm resulting from the participant's early departure.

COPYRIGHT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY

a) Activities carried out within the scope of DanzaMedicina may be photographed, filmed, and audio-recorded for documentation, institutional archives, educational materials, and promotional purposes, including publication on social media, websites, and in printed, audiovisual, and promotional materials.

The use of participants’ images and voices shall be subject to their express and individual consent, provided at the time of registration. Each participant may choose whether or not to authorize such use, without any impact on their participation in the program.

When granted, this authorization shall be free of charge and shall cover the use of recordings in current and future DanzaMedicina materials, exclusively for the purposes described in this clause, without requiring separate authorization for each publication, subject to the right of withdrawal. Participants may, at any time, request that no further use be made of their images or voices, as well as request a review of the removal of previously published recordings, in accordance with applicable law.

b) Participants may not photograph, film, audio-record, livestream, or otherwise record any facilitation sessions, practices, group activities, or content presented during the event without prior authorization from DanzaMedicina.

c) Participants acknowledge that the event may involve the sharing of personal, emotional, and confidential experiences by other participants. They agree to respect the privacy and confidentiality of everyone present and to refrain from disclosing confidential information, personal accounts, or any content that identifies or could identify another participant without that person's prior express consent.

The sharing of official photographs, videos, or other materials provided or authorized by DanzaMedicina is permitted, provided that such sharing respects the privacy, dignity, and integrity of all participants involved.

d) Participants may not produce or publish, without prior authorization from DanzaMedicina, any report, documentary, research, journalistic, academic, commercial, promotional, or other material whose primary subject is the event, its activities, methodologies, content, or other intellectual property assets belonging to DanzaMedicina.

e) Copyright and Intellectual Property: Participants acknowledge that all written materials, audiovisual content, classes, original works, and other materials protected by intellectual property rights presented or made available by DanzaMedicina may not be recorded, reproduced, distributed, published, or commercialized without prior express authorization.

f) Use of Practices and Methodologies: Participants acknowledge that DanzaMedicina's original practices and methodologies form part of a distinct approach developed over years of research and exploration. Participation in the activities does not grant permission to reproduce these practices in whole or in substantial part, as originally conceived, structured, and facilitated, nor to teach or commercialize them as a reproduction of the DanzaMedicina approach, without prior express authorization.

g) Obligations relating to confidentiality and the protection of DanzaMedicina's intellectual property shall remain in effect even after the conclusion of the event.

PARTICIPANT'S COMMITMENTS

a) The participant is responsible for bringing, storing, and safeguarding her personal belongings. DanzaMedicina is not responsible for any personal property that is lost, damaged, or forgotten during the event.

b) The participant agrees to remain with the group from the beginning until the end of the event. If she chooses not to participate in any proposed activity, she must inform the DanzaMedicina team in advance.

c) The participant agrees to immediately inform DanzaMedicina or the local organizing team of any conduct or condition that may endanger herself or others.

d) The participant agrees to complete the Participant Intake & Health History Form accurately and truthfully. She declares that all information provided is true and complete to the best of her knowledge. DanzaMedicina shall not be responsible for any consequences resulting from false, inaccurate, or incomplete information.

e) The participant shall not use, possess, or distribute any illegal substances or any psychoactive substances during the event, regardless of their legal status in the country where the event takes place. The only exception is psychoactive medication that has been lawfully prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional and disclosed to the DanzaMedicina team in the Participant Intake & Health History Form.

f) The participant shall not administer, share, offer, or recommend prescription or over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, supplements, or any other substances to other participants without the prior written authorization of DanzaMedicina.

g) The participant shall not provide or offer any form of therapeutic, medical, psychological, bodywork, healing, or other professional service to other participants unless expressly authorized by DanzaMedicina.

h) The participant acknowledges that DanzaMedicina reserves the right to terminate the participant's participation in the event if her conduct is deemed to pose a risk to herself, other participants, the facilitators, or the integrity of the event.

CANCELLATION, REFUND AND REGISTRATION TRANSFER POLICY

a) Events organized directly by DanzaMedicina

For events organized and sold directly by DanzaMedicina, refunds requested by participants are subject to the following conditions:

• 3 months or more before the event: 90% refund.

• 2 to less than 3 months before the event: 50% refund.

• 1 to less than 2 months before the event: 30% refund.

• Less than 1 month before the event: No refund is provided under the standard cancellation policy.

b) Events organized by local hosts or partner organizations

For events organized and sold by a local host, producer, retreat center, or partner organization, the cancellation, refund, payment, and registration transfer policies established by that organization shall apply.

These policies may differ from DanzaMedicina's standard cancellation policy and shall take precedence for the specific event, provided they have been clearly communicated to participants before registration or payment.

By registering, participants acknowledge and agree to the specific cancellation and refund conditions established by the responsible organizer, subject to applicable consumer protection laws.

c) Consumer protection and cancellation rights

All registrations remain subject to applicable consumer protection laws, including any mandatory cancellation, withdrawal, or refund rights established by the legislation governing the transaction.

Where such rights apply, they shall take precedence over the contractual cancellation policy.

d) Payment processing and installment fees

For cancellations made outside any applicable statutory withdrawal period, fees charged by credit card companies, payment platforms, or installment payment providers may be deducted from refundable amounts, provided such deductions are permitted by applicable law and have been disclosed in advance.

Any remaining refund shall be calculated according to the cancellation policy applicable to the specific event.

e) Registration transfers

Registrations may be transferred to another person, provided that the transfer is communicated in advance and approved by DanzaMedicina or the responsible local organizer before the event begins.

For events organized by local hosts or partner organizations, registration transfers are also subject to the specific policies established by the responsible organizer.

f) Cancellation due to force majeure

Neither party shall be held liable for failure to fulfill its obligations due to events of force majeure, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If an event is canceled or rescheduled due to force majeure, participants will be notified through the email address provided during registration.

Refunds, rescheduling options, registration transfers, or alternative arrangements shall be determined according to the cancellation policy applicable to the specific event and the relevant legal requirements.

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, DanzaMedicina shall not be responsible for additional expenses independently incurred by participants, including airfare, accommodation, transportation, administrative fees, or other travel-related costs.

For events organized by local hosts or partner organizations, the applicable force majeure and refund conditions shall be those established by the responsible organizer, subject to applicable law.

DanzaMedicina Terms of Participation & Informed Consent: last update on July/2026