Steward Community membership Agreement

Welcome to Just Love, a community dedicated to nurturing the soul through nature, meditation, earth-building and community. This agreement outlines the terms of membership, benefits, rules, and responsibilities to ensure a harmonious and enriching experience for all members and their guests.

Membership Terms and Conditions

1. Membership Start Date:

- To keep things simple and flexible, our memberships run on a rolling 30-day basis, starting from the day your first recurring monthly payment is processed. This way, you're always in control of your membership duration, and it's easy to keep track of your renewal dates.

2. Community Retreats:

- Members are invited to participate in monthly community retreats from March to November, offering a blend of relaxation, connection, and earth stewardship.

- A nominal fee of $50 + tax per member covers the entire weekend retreat, from Friday to Sunday. Or member may select to pay $50 + tax for any one event (meditation, drum circle and forest therapy), allowing for a tailored weekend that fits each member’s interests.

3. Guest Privileges:

- Members are welcome to bring up to two guests during non-retreat days to share in the joy of the forest, with the sase pecially discounted member rates for day adventures, self-guided camping, and glamping applying person.

4. Discounts on Specialty Retreats:

- Enjoy a discounted $300 flat fee +tax on up to three specialty retreats annually, with three exclusive spots reserved for members at each retreat on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. Virtual Meetups:

- Participate in regular virtual meetups to connect with the community, share ideas, and co-create the future of Just Love.

6. Hosting Personal Gatherings:

- Members have the unique opportunity to host their own gatherings in our sacred space during weekends that don’t host retreats and weekdays for $100 per person, subject to approval and alignment with community values.

Rules and Responsibilities

1. Conduct:

- Members and guests are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that respects the natural environment, community values, and the personal boundaries of all participants.

2. Environmental Stewardship:

- Engagement in activities should enhance, not harm, the natural surroundings. This includes adhering to principles of Leave No Trace during camping and participating in earth-building and permaculture activities with care.

3. Safety and Liability:

- Members participate in all activities at their own risk. Just Love is not liable for personal injuries or property damage arising from participation in retreats, activities, or guest visits.

- Members are responsible for their guests’ adherence to all terms and agreements and must ensure that they have properly registered before arriving.

4. Activity Participation:

- Members and guests must follow all guidelines and instructions provided during activities to ensure safety and the integrity of the experience.

5. Hosting Guidelines:

- Approved hosted gatherings held by members must align with the spirit of Just Love and are not open for public advertisement. Approval is required to maintain the sanctity and intentions of our shared space.

6. Reservation Requirement Clause:

The peace and preservation of Just Love Forest is a delicate balance, much like the scheduling of our visits. To ensure this balance remains undisturbed, we kindly ask that all visits to our beloved forest are planned in advance through a reservation. This helps us provide the best experience for everyone, ensuring that our forest remains a peaceful sanctuary for all members and our natural residents.

We understand that spontaneity in life is beautiful, but to protect the tranquility and sustainability of our forest, access without a prior reservation will regrettably lead to a cancellation of membership. This policy is in place to safeguard the serenity and structure of our community engagements, ensuring that every member has the opportunity to fully enjoy the magic of Just Love Forest under the best conditions.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our forest a harmonious haven for all. By making a reservation, you're not just planning a visit; you're weaving your thread into the tapestry of our forest's story, ensuring it remains a beautiful, shared experience for everyone.

Certainly, here's a clause tailored to emphasize the importance of bringing discerning guests who align with the sacred space of Just Love Forest, along with the responsibilities of members regarding their guests:

7. Guest Responsibility and Alignment Clause:

As members of Just Love Forest, you are the guardians of our sacred space, and we trust you to extend this guardianship to those you invite into our community. It's essential that every guest you bring resonates with the sanctity and values of our forest, contributing positively to our collective energy and wellbeing.

We kindly require that all guests are registered in advance and commit to our community's wellbeing by digitally signing our Community Wellbeing Agreement as part of the registration online. This ensures that everyone who steps foot in our forest is aware of, and agrees to, the harmony we cherish.

We wholeheartedly believe in the integrity of our members and their choices. However, should a guest not abide by our community guidelines, we will have to ask them to leave without a refund. Furthermore, depending on the severity of the breach - especially in cases where guests are brought onto the property without prior registration - it may lead to the cancellation of the hosting member's membership agreement, also without a refund.

This policy is rooted in our dedication to preserve the peace, purity, and profound connection we share with nature and each other in Just Love Forest. It's about ensuring that every interaction within our forest strengthens the bonds of our community and the sacredness of our space.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this vital aspect of our community life, ensuring that Just Love Forest remains a sanctuary for genuine seekers and nature lovers.

8. Membership cancellation policy

- Members may cancel their membership at any time without penalty, ensuring flexibility and peace of mind. Should you ever decide to take a different path, you can cancel your membership at any time. Just drop a friendly email to bala@justloveforest.com, letting us know if you'd like to cancel immediately or set a future date for your cancellation. We understand that life is full of changes, and we're here to support you through them. Please note, we don't offer mid-month or partial reimbursements, but not to worry! Your membership will continue to be active and fully accessible for 30 days after your last received payment, as long as your account is in good standing.

Liability and Stipulation

- By agreeing to this membership, individuals waive any claims against Just Love for injury, loss, or damage that may occur as a result of participation in activities or use of the facilities.

- Members agree to indemnify and hold harmless Just Love, its employees, and volunteers from any liabilities arising from their actions or those of their guests.

- Membership Flexibility Clause:

We hope every moment you spend with Just Love feels like a warm hug. But just like the forest, our community is always growing and changing. In the spirit of keeping our ecosystem vibrant and harmonious, we reserve the gentle right to cancel a membership at any time, with or without cause. This is something we'd only do as a last resort, and we'd handle it with as much care and respect as we do everything else in our forest family. It's all part of ensuring that Just Love remains a sanctuary for everyone who joins us, now and in the future. If such a situation arises, we promise to communicate openly and kindly, always with the wellbeing of our community at heart.

This agreement is designed to foster a supportive, respectful, and engaged community centered around the love of nature and personal growth. We thank you for your commitment to these principles and look forward to sharing in this journey together.