Bush Life Balance

Bush Life Balance General Member Agreement

This agreement outlines the terms of membership with Bush Life Balance, a non-profit, non-government, unincorporated private members association.

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This agreement is self-executing. By reading, acknowledging, and participating in any Bush Life Balance project, activity, resource, or offering, you confirm your comprehension, acceptance, and adherence to these terms and your status as a member of the association. Throughout this agreement, Bush Life Balance may also be referred to as BLB.

About Bush Life Balance

Bush Life Balance exists as a living, member-based association created to support connection, wellbeing, education, practical skill sharing, and community resilience. The association provides a private environment for members to access resources, participate in projects, and engage in mutually beneficial interactions.

Membership is required to participate in any Bush Life Balance activity, project, or offering. Bush Life Balance does not operate as a public-facing commercial entity and does not engage in trade with the public.

Purpose

The purpose of Bush Life Balance is to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for members to connect, learn, share skills and resources, and contribute to the growth of community, wellbeing, and self-responsibility.

Privacy Assurance

Your privacy is a priority for Bush Life Balance. Your personal details are solely for internal use to maintain the integrity of our community. Data from websites associated with Bush Life Balance are at the discretion of members use. If you do not want your data stored by external third parties then please do not use our website/s and request a hard copy of the agreement if only participating in “offline” projects.

While all care is given to privacy, Bush Life Balance and/or its members, will not be held liable for any privacy breaches. If you would like further information on Bush Life Balance's web hosting providers, please contact BLB in writing. All membership data is collected and kept as per BLB constitutional obligations.

Membership Pathway

Membership starts with a small contribution and agreeing to this Member Agreement, with a yearly renewal and is established for a minimum duration of twelve months.

General Membership - $1.00 yearly contribution

Required by all members to gain access to projects run by Bush Life Balance. This small contribution goes towards maintaining the website and associated costs. Access to our Community Garden project is included in your general membership.

Chastota, Average AF and The Working on Wellness Factor (WOW Factor) may have contribution packages inside each of the projects for members to access exclusive content and functions. You can upgrade at any time during your membership. See individual projects for details.

If you wish to resign your Membership at the end of this twelve-month period, please notify us in writing no later than 21 days prior to yearly membership renewal. You can also cancel your membership at anytime within the WOW Factor portal. Upon resignation, access to all resources, gatherings, and community benefits will be suspended until such time as you may choose to re-join as a member.

Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

Members acknowledge and agree that all information, materials, communications, and interactions within Bush Life Balance are private and confidential in nature. Members agree not to disclose, reproduce, share, or distribute any information, content, or knowledge obtained through the association, its members, or its projects without prior written consent. This obligation continues during and after membership and applies to all forms of communication unless disclosure is required by law or necessary to prevent immediate harm.

As a member of Bush Life Balance, you must sight, agree to and sign our self-executing Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Please note:

  1. You will be privy to confidential information that must remain within the confines of our community.
  2. You agree to uphold strict confidentiality, not disclosing any information without written consent from Bush Life Balance as per the NDA.
  3. You are responsible for safeguarding all confidential information to prevent unauthorized use and/or sharing.
  4. This self-executing NDA is binding and integrated into your membership obligations.
  5. The terms herein align with natural common law and the foundational principles of Bush Life Balance.
  6. Reading this agreement is a testament to your commitment to our ethos.
  7. Adequate record keeping will be maintained and provided to members upon request in writing.

Waiver of Responsibility

Bush Life Balance, its team, consultants, facilitators, and Members are not responsible for any personal decisions or actions taken by its members. The community acts as a platform for shared growth and learning, without imposing directives on personal choices.

Bush Life Balance does not give legal advice. All actions taken upon by its Members is at the Member's discretion and individual responsibility. Bush Life Balance is an education platform, community collective and resource tool hub only. The opinions and advice given by Bush Life Balance are based on publicly available information, personal experience and knowledge accumulated over many years and ARE NOT to be taken as professional advice. We only provide information based on our personal experience.

Waiver of Harm, Injury, Loss, Damages or Death

Participation in ANY activities supplied or facilitated by Bush Life Balance can involve significant risks, including property damages, loss, personal injury and death.

Bush Life Balance, its team, facilitators and members are NOT responsible for ANY damages, harm, injury, loss or death which may occur.

Members are each responsible, solely and exclusively, for their own health, items, equipment and safety and must only perform duties or activities they are fit to partake in. If you are unsure, please discuss this with BLB further or seek medical or legal advice before commencing.

BLB will do its best in providing a safe environment, however, accidents can happen. BLB will provide appropriately trained facilitators for services on site where possible, for eg only, but not limited to, first aid kit, if onsite. If you have health issues, and in the event an incident happens, you take full responsibility for yourself and/or any other man, woman or child you are inherently responsible for. All incidences will be recorded for future reference for the purpose of assessment for possible future prevention. Bush Life Balance's commitment to the safety of its members, nature, animals, our environment and all involved is paramount.

Mutual Commitment to Do No Harm, Cause No Loss

All member interactions are grounded in the principle of do no harm and cause no loss. Members agree to engage with one another respectfully, honestly, and in good faith, contributing to a safe and supportive community environment. This mutual comprehension ensures that our interactions and transactions are conducted in a manner that is fair, ethical, and respectful, whilst always maintaining honour and integrity.

Any negligence or breach of this agreement found to be harmful towards Bush Life Balance, its members, projects and/or site/s and/or equipment, loss and/or damage will result in immediate removal and possibly lifetime ban from membership.

Note: BLB does not condone or provide a private jurisdiction for bypassing of public systems.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

1. No Refund Policy

Please be advised that Bush Life Balance operates on a strict no refund policy. Once a service is booked or a product is purchased, we cannot offer refunds under any circumstances, including but not limited to, any and all contributions.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Our Cancellation and Refund Policy applies to all activities, programs and services provided by Bush Life Balance, including but not limited to horse services, energy work, community gardening, web services, meeting hosting, and sporting app activities. This ensures fairness to all our members. See individual projects for specific terms of engagement.

3. Payment Terms

See individual projects for details.

4. Contribution Agreement

All large contributions provided by members of Bush Life Balance are to be used solely for funding purposes (unless absolutely necessary) of the project of choice from the member. They can also specify which part of the project, however, if nothing is specified in writing by the member, to Bush Life Balance via email or post (in writing) we reserve the right to implement where the funds are distributed within the projects of Bush Life Balance. Contributions can be provided by monetary deposits, cheque and/or physical objects such as but not limited to; Gardening equipment. Any other form of contribution needs to be agreed upon in writing.

Any members warrant that any and/or all contributions are free from any and/or all encumbrance/s and the member has all legal and lawful rights to gift the contribution. A contribution statement can be provided upon request by the member however, will not be able to be used as a publicly accepted taxable receipt. Any and all expenses associated with the execution of any contribution/s, such as but not limited to, expenses incurred during the transfer of the contribution, are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the member contributing.

Contributions are non-refundable as per Bush Life Balance's no refund policy above. No contribution funds shall be used for personal use as Bush Life Balance is a non-profit unincorporated private members association. However, volunteers in specific projects and positions are able to apply for and receive ongoing sustenance for effort, outlined in the Volunteers Agreement to ensure the life force energy of our team can continue to provide strength, growth and support for our overall project objectives.

Private Space Agreement

This governs the use of a physical space, location, or facility provided to members of Bush Life Balance as a private member benefit for activities and projects associated. All activities undertaken under this agreement must align with the mission and values of Bush Life Balance: non-profit, service-oriented, regenerative, and grounded in community wellbeing. This is not a commercial rental or tenancy agreement, all use is under the framework of voluntary, member-based access. Address of onsite with detailed map will be given upon request and/or booking/s as location could change depending on project and activities.

Members agree to:

  • Use the space respectfully and leave it clean, safe, and orderly
  • Share communal areas peacefully and without disrupting others – see map
  • Honour any private house or site-specific guidelines provided prior to or during use. Map will be provided for those attending onsite projects and/or activities
  • Avoid activities that cause harm, danger, or undue burden on the community or property
  • Notify Bush Life Balance promptly if any damage, maintenance need, or conflict arises
  • Participate in cooperative upkeep (e.g., cleaning, basic garden maintenance) when requested and/or required
  • Under NO circumstances are there to be any access without a booking and/or prior consent in writing by Bush Life Balance
  • NOT to enter private property area and any area that is NOT part of the designated community project areas, as per mapped areas
  • Parking permitted out the front only for community garden access, during designated time slots only
  • No drugs or alcohol to be brought onto and/or consumed onsite, including not being present if intoxicated
  • Closed in shoes must be worn at all times (unless doing a grounding release with a BLB facilitator). Gloves are advised for gardening to prevent possible injury
  • Any issues or suggestions are welcomed by emailing the BLB team at [email protected]

Acknowledgment & Agreement

By finalising your Membership payment, you:

  • Affirm your comprehension and acceptance of the terms, including the waiver of responsibility
  • Acknowledge the commitment to our shared confidentiality
  • Agree to the terms of membership and the procedures outlined herein
  • Recognize that your membership signifies a conscious choice to live in harmony with Bush Life Balance values

I confirm that I have read this agreement in its entirety, comprehend and agree to all of the terms, conditions, points, clauses and or statements contained herein this member agreement.

As a member of Bush Life Balance, I agree to the following:

To not engage in, participate in, conspire to, or undertake any action or inaction, with the intent or intention to cause any harm, loss, damage or injury to others or property; and

To at all times live, operate and conduct myself in and with honour and integrity; and

For the purposes of this agreement, it is here now agreed upon by all parties involved, that a digital signature or autograph is deemed as the same as a wet ink signature or autograph and that a digital acknowledgment, or digital signature or autograph here now carries the same responsibilities and liabilities as a wet ink signature or autograph.

Conclusion

Your membership at Bush Life Balance represents a conscious choice to participate in a supportive, respectful, and confidential community. By finalizing your membership payment, sighting and signing the self-executing NDA, you commit to our collective journey of intentional living.

Please note that adherence to these agreements ensures a smoother operation and allows us to be in contribution with all our members. Bush Life Balance reserves the right to update this member agreement at any time due to the ever-changing projects involved in BLB. Thank you for your comprehension and cooperation.

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C/- Suite 770, 102 Egerton Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720

Bush Life Balance is a non-government, unincorporated non-profit private members association benefiting its members & the wider community through projects, resources and support services.