Disclaimer & Exclusion of Liability


Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

 

For all content, courses, programs, sessions, workshops, and app offerings by Brain Artistry / Angelika (Ani) Schlothauer ("STATE")

1. Purpose of this Declaration

This declaration regulates voluntary participation in all Brain Artistry offerings, including:

  • Online courses, programs & digital products
  • App content, audios, hypnoses & meditations
  • Breathwork, EFT, somatic exercises, regulation techniques
  • Live sessions, workshops, retreats & events (online/offline)
  • Coaching, individual sessions & group formats

By using the website, app, booking, or participating, I acknowledge these terms as binding.

 

2. No Medical or Therapeutic Substitute

I acknowledge that:

Angelika Schlothauer (Ani) is not a doctor, psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, naturopath, or other medical professional.

The offerings are exclusively for:

  • personal development
  • stress and nervous system regulation
  • emotional education
  • mental clarity
  • self-leadership
  • spiritual/inner work

and not for:

  • the diagnosis of medical or psychological conditions
  • treatment, therapy, or healing
  • alleviation of health complaints
  • provision of medical or therapeutic advice

I understand that no medical diagnoses are made, no therapies are performed, and no promises of healing are given.

In case of health, psychological, or medical problems, it is recommended to consult with professionals before participation.

The offerings are not suitable as a substitute for psychotherapeutic or psychiatric treatment, especially in cases of diagnosed trauma-related disorders or severe psychological illnesses.

 

3. Participant's Own Responsibility

I confirm that I:

  • assess my physical, emotional, and psychological resilience myself,
  • can stop any exercise at any time,
  • act with full personal responsibility,
  • am responsible for my own physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

I am aware that somatic, mental, and breath-based practices (breathwork, hypnosis, EFT, regulation, visualization) can trigger intense inner processes.

The independent execution of exercises is at my own risk.

 

4. Health Requirements & Contraindications

I confirm that participation should be refrained from in case of:

  • severe cardiovascular diseases
  • epilepsy or seizure disorders
  • acute psychological instability (e.g., acute traumatic states, psychoses, paranoid episodes)
  • severe psychiatric diagnoses without medical supervision
  • severe asthma or respiratory diseases
  • taking certain medications (e.g., blood thinners, strong psychotropic drugs)
  • glaucoma, retinal detachment
  • recent surgeries or unhealed injuries
  • known aneurysms (personal or familial)
  • pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
  • substance influence

I agree to inform Brain Artistry about pregnancy or relevant diagnoses before starting.

 

5. Risks of Participation

I am aware that techniques such as breathwork, hypnosis, somatic regulation, or emotional processing can trigger the following reactions:

  • emotional release (e.g., crying, trembling, waves of intensity)
  • physical sensations (heat, cold, pressure, tingling, dizziness)
  • circulatory changes
  • fatigue or activation
  • inner process work that may have after-effects

These reactions are not entirely predictable and are my own responsibility.

 

6. Legally Binding Release Form

I hereby declare that I:

  • voluntarily,
  • at my own discretion,
  • on my own responsibility

participate in all activities of Brain Artistry.

I acknowledge that Brain Artistry / Angelika Schlothauer assumes no medical, psychological, or therapeutic responsibility.

I release Brain Artistry from any claims arising from my voluntary participation.

 

7. Limitation of Liability 

The separate liability and release declaration of Brain Artistry also applies.

To the extent permitted by law, Brain Artistry excludes all liability for:

  • physical, psychological, or emotional reactions,
  • indirect damages or consequential damages,
  • loss of profit,
  • data loss or downtime,
  • damages due to non-observance of instructions,
  • independent application of exercises outside of sessions,
  • actions or omissions of participants.

Liability for simple and gross negligence is completely excluded.

 

8. Indemnification for Own Misconduct

I undertake to indemnify Brain Artistry from third-party claims if damages arise from my own conduct, in particular:

  • disregard of instructions
  • risky behavior
  • disclosure of confidential content
  • use of content contrary to specifications

 

9. Use of Digital Content & Safety Instructions

I confirm that:

  • hypnosis, breathwork, and somatic sessions must not be used while driving or in high-risk situations.
  • app content is subject to the same conditions as live sessions.
  • exercises should only be performed in a safe environment.

 

10. Minors

Participation is only possible for those aged 18 and over.
For minors, written consent from a parent or guardian would be required.

 

11. Data Protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with revDSG (Switzerland) and GDPR (EU).
Details can be found in Brain Artistry's official data protection policy.

 

12. Law & Jurisdiction

Swiss law applies.
Mandatory consumer protection provisions of other countries remain unaffected.

The place of jurisdiction is – where permissible – Zurich.

 

13. Confirmation of Terms of Participation

By using the website, app, digital content, booking, or participating in events, I confirm:

  • that I have fully read and understood this declaration,
  • that I am acting voluntarily and am responsible for my own health,
  • that I will seek medical advice if I have any uncertainties,
  • that I do not attribute therapeutic or medical responsibility to Brain Artistry.