Dizzy Together Participant Agreement

With regards to participation in Dizzy Together, the virtual peer-led support group program that is provided free of charge by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) and its volunteers (co-hosts), I understand, acknowledge, and agree that:

1. The Dizzy Together program is for individuals affected by vestibular disorders, and I confirm that I am aged 20+ and live with a vestibular disorder.
2. I understand that the Dizzy Together program is not a professional support group or a replacement for professional therapy. The Dizzy Together program is led by co-hosts who are volunteers with lived experience related to vestibular disorders.
3. I have read, understood, and agree to the provided Group Guidelines.
4. My participation in the facilities, activities, and virtual programs offered by Dizzy Together is entirely voluntary, and I understand that I have the right to withdraw from the program at any time. I am fully aware of and in complete control of my decision to participate in this program.
5. It is my sole responsibility to consult with my healthcare provider(s) to determine whether I have any restrictions that would limit my use of the facilities, activities, or virtual programs offered by Dizzy Together.
6. Dizzy Together will not provide me with any medical advice or treatment plans, nor will I ask for such information from the co-hosts or any other participant(s).
7. I will assume sole responsibility for my own physical and emotional health at all times while participating in any of the facilities, activities, or virtual programs offered by Dizzy Together.
8. I confirm that I have access to an emotional support resource outside of this group, in the form of family, friend(s), health care provider (s), professional therapist, and/or access to a crisis hotline (i.e., 988 in Canada and the USA, etc).
9. I understand the virtual program offered by Dizzy Together is not a crisis service. If a crisis does arise in my life, I agree to take action by asking my personal support network (i.e., family, friends, and/or trained/professional therapist, etc.) for help.
10. I release VeDA, the Dizzy Together program, and its volunteer co-hosts of any and all liability for any injury or damages resulting from or incurred in connection with my participation in any recreational and/or movement-based program, or through support group discussions.
11. I will respect the privacy and rights of all other participants within the program. As such, I agree to hold in confidence the identifying information of all other participants of the Dizzy Together program. When participating in online programs, I agree that I will not take screenshots or recordings of group sessions.
12. When participating in online groups, I am choosing to participate in group support sessions via the internet using the standard Google Meet or Zoom platform (not the Healthcare version). I understand that online platforms are not entirely secure and confidential.
13. I understand Dizzy Together does not give me permission to send session material to anyone else or use it for my own personal gain (whether that be volunteering or for profit).
14. By attending each session, I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms of this Participant Acknowledgement Agreement and the Group Guidelines. I release the Vestibular Disorders Association, the Dizzy Together program and its volunteer co-hosts of any and all liability.