I accept that the Hoffman Process is a week-long intensive experiential educational programme based on humanistic and spiritual principles that may, or may not, assist in my personal growth. I understand that Hoffman Process facilitators are not required to be licensed psychiatrists, psychologists or psychotherapists.
I understand that the Hoffman Process is not any form of psychotherapy or medical therapy or treatment. I understand that the Hoffman Process is not a substitute for either psychotherapy or medical therapy or treatment.
I do not have any doubts about my mental health, emotional stability or physical ability to participate in the Hoffman Process or its associated pre-course work. I confirm that I can participate in the Hoffman Process or its associated pre-course work without risk to myself or others.
I accept that the Hoffman Institute offers no guarantee of success with physical, emotional or mental complaints from participation in the course, nor with improvement in general wellbeing. I understand that this is a group course, not one-to-one therapy.
I understand that the Hoffman Process is a group process and as a result I may hear other people’s experiences and this may be upsetting for me. I understand that it is my responsibility to remove myself from any situations in which I feel this way and that I must inform a member of staff immediately if I feel this way or notice someone else feeling this way.
I accept full responsibility for my own participation in the Process and for my own results.
I understand that the Hoffman Process may involve physical contact, such as hugging, and if I do not consent to this, I will tell a facilitator that I object before or at the time contact occurs.
I understand that the Hoffman facilitators intend to be respectful and compassionate in order to help participants move through old behaviours and self-beliefs. However, I am aware that during the Process, there may be times when I may experience their behaviour as challenging or confrontational. If I feel undue pressure, beyond the parameters of the course, I will speak to the course supervisor.
I am voluntarily choosing to participate in the course, and I feel sufficiently informed to make this choice. If I feel mental or physical discomfort, severe emotional distress or adverse effects while completing my pre-course work or during the Hoffman Process itself, I will inform a member of the Hoffman UK team as soon as possible.
I understand I am free to leave the Hoffman Process at any time for any reason. If I feel I need assistance from anyone, professional or otherwise, I take full responsibility for leaving the Hoffman Process and obtaining it for myself.
I agree that the Hoffman Process, including arrival at the Process venue, pre-registration and the post-Process weekend, is a private and personal experience for each participant. I agree to respect the confidentiality of all participants and their remarks and actions, and I agree to keep all such information private and confidential. I also agree to respect the confidentiality, identity and experience of any Hoffman participant worldwide. I accept that photography, video and sound recording are not permitted at the venue before, during or after the Process week.
I agree that any serious or persistent breach of the Terms and Conditions including the Process Ground Rules, or behaviour that is detrimental to the participation of others, may result in my immediate exclusion from the course without refund or compensation.
I agree that if I have made or make any false or inaccurate statements or claims, the Hoffman Institute will be relieved of all responsibility for any related issue.
I agree that neither the Hoffman Institute nor its individual representatives will be held responsible for any injury, effect or discomfort I may suffer as a result of my participation. If I am pregnant or have a pre-existing medical condition that might affect my participation in the Process, I confirm that I will supply the Hoffman Institute with a letter of consent from my GP and I understand the risks inherent in my participation on the course.
You understand and agree all of the intellectual property rights in our website and all materials, concepts and information presented during the Hoffman Process, whether orally or in writing, are the property of the Hoffman Institute or our licensors. These works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved. You agree: not to reproduce, copy or otherwise duplicate such materials without the express permission of the Hoffman Institute. that materials presented in the Process are intended solely for use in the Process. You acknowledge that while you are welcome to benefit from the materials personally, and to express and share those benefits in all aspects of your life, you are not permitted to resell, modify and resell, and/or repackage and resell and /or rename and resell the materials. not to use the materials or any part of them (either reproduced or modified) in connection with any seminar, training programme, therapy, workshop, consulting or other commercial or business activity without the written consent of the Hoffman Institute. that this agreement supersedes any prior agreements you may have made regarding the use of the materials, and that, if necessary, you will again obtain the Hoffman Institute’s written consent before using any of the materials.
I agree that my personal information my be shared between the Hoffman Institute South Africa and the Hoffman Institute UK.