1. I commit to keep confidential all names and identifying information of those participating in any support group, online discussion forum, or event hosted by SIW.
2. I commit to forever keep confidential any and all aspects of what others disclose about themselves during SIW programs. I will not publish, broadcast, or in any other way publicly communicate a description, eye-witness account, or testimonial of what I or others in a support group setting or online forum.
3. I commit to not engage in any homosexual activity or erotic conversations now or at any time in the future with anyone I have met through my participation in SIW events.
4. I hereby release, acquit, discharge, and indemnify, and hold harmless Strength in Weakness , its officers, advisory board, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers from any and all actions, claims, demands, damages, and expenses, including attorney’s fees or other legal expenses, arising from and/or in connection with my interactions and participation in SIW events or meetings.
5. I acknowledge that SIW is a resource but is not a replacement for professional therapy. Occasionally, therapists may be invited to attend SIW meetings or events but are not acting in the capacity as therapists during their participation in SIW events or meetings.
6. I certify that I voluntarily choose to participate in SIW meetings, forums or events for my own personal growth and development. I am not participating under false pretenses.
7. I acknowledge that this agreement and all issues arising concerning this agreement are to be governed by the laws o the State of Texas. Each party consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in the courts of Denton County in the state of Texas. Any disputes over the interpretation or enforcement fo this agreement are to be construed in accordance with Texas law. In the event of any dispute arising between the parties to this agreement, the parties stipulate that the court with jurisdiction to hear any such dispute shall be the Court of the State of Texas in and for the County of Denton.
8. Given the nature of the ministry work of Strength in Weakness, and the anticipated disclosures which will be made by some of its participants, damages to Strength in Weakness will certainly occur if agreements #6 and/or #7 are violated. However, the full extent of the damages may be difficult to prove in a court of law. Therefore, I hereby agree that if I violate agreement #6 and/or #7, the damages payable to SIW will be the liquidated and stipulated amount of $25,000.00, or the amount actually proven in a court of law, whichever is more. I further agree to reimburse Strength in Weakness for any attorneys’ fees and taxable court costs incurred by Strength in Weakness, in the event that I violate the terms agreement #6 and/or #7, and SIW pursues its claim through the courts.