Wild Olive Shoot Foundation Guidelines / Policies

PRESERVATION OF RELIGIOUS VOICE AND RIGHTS

Satilla Retreat is a facility owned and operated by the Wild Olive Shoot Foundation (WOSF).

WOSF attempts to develop and interpret all we do from a Biblical vantage point. We operate from the conviction that God has created men and women to operate in an orderly and purposeful fashion with His intent for the world. A Christian community must develop regulations as guidelines to realize its mission. This helps WOSF put into practice its basic moral and social principles.

We understand that no one individual or organization within the Christian faith has a complete understanding of all Biblical Truth. WOSF has a distinctive Biblical belief position which we feel our guests should be aware of and understand. Because WOSF is more than a place to stay, adherence to guidelines is required during your stay at any of the WOSF properties. Our desire is to see lives shaped and changed through gospel centered standards. 

In addition to the standards and guidelines designed to protect the peace and enjoyment of all our guests, WOSF also imposes religious standards based on the religious faith, purpose, and mission of the WOSF. Enforcing these religious standards helps to ensure that no activities or views expressed by or through groups using our facilities interfere with the beliefs and message of WOSF. Accordingly, guests of WOSF must not engage in activities or publicly declare views contrary to these religious standards as determined by WOSF while using the WOSF facilities. We ask that groups holding differing views refrain from any actions contrary to the stated positions while at WOSF properties. 

Additionally, in keeping with our mission and beliefs (click here to read our statement of faith), the following help to maintain a wholesome Christ-centered environment and assure the comfort of our guests:

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ASSUMPTION OF RISK


You acknowledge that staying at WOSF properties can carry risks and agree that, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you assume the entire risk including your stay, your participation in any activities provided, use of any amenities, or any other situation that may come up during your stay/event. This means it is your responsibility to investigate ahead of time to determine whether WOSF properties are suitable for you. For example, WOSF properties may have a pool, or offer access to a river/lake/ocean/pond which may carry risk of bodily injury, disability, or death, and you freely and willfully assume those risks by choosing to participate in those amenities offered.


LEGAL INFORMATION

Unless caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of WOSF, Contracting Organization agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless WOSF their respective officers, agents, representative, and employees of and from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, debts, fees, costs, expenses, claims, damages, losses, and expenses whatsoever that WOSF or any of its employees, agents, representatives and/or members may have now or in the future connected in any way or arising out of its/their participation in any event or conference involving WOSF to the extent, if permitted, by the laws of Georgia.

Unless caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Contracting Organization, WOSF agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Contracting Organization and their respective officers, agents, representatives, and employees of and from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, debts, fees, costs, expenses, claims, damages, losses, and expenses whatsoever that WOSF any of its employees, agents, representatives and/or members may have now or in the future connected in any way or arising out of WOSF’s operations of any conference or event involving the group to the extent, if permitted, by the laws of Georgia.

No promise, agreement, statement, or representation not herein expressed has been made to or relied upon by the parties and this contract contains the entire agreement between the parties.

Any claim or dispute arising from or related to this agreement shall be settled by mediation and, if necessary, legally binding arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Christian Conciliation of the Christian Conciliation Service®, a division of Relational Wisdom 360. Judgment upon an arbitration decision may be entered in any court otherwise having jurisdiction. The parties understand that these methods shall be the sole remedy for any controversy or claim arising out of this agreement and expressly waive their right to file a lawsuit in any civil court against one another for such disputes, except to enforce an arbitration decision.

Jurisdiction Venue - This agreement is entered into, accepted and performable in Woodbine, Georgia and is subject exclusively to the laws of the State of Georgia. Any suit brought to construe, modify, revoke or enforce this agreement shall be brought in Woodbine, Georgia, and the parties hereby waive any objections to venue in Camden County, Georgia and/or personal jurisdiction in Camden County, Georgia.