Dark Retreat · Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated · September 2026

These terms govern your use of this website and your application to Dark Retreat. By submitting an application you accept them.

What this is

Dark Retreat is a guided 3–5 day darkness retreat in the Bay Area, California, run for a small screened cohort. An application is a request to be considered — it is not a booking, and it does not guarantee a place.

Application and screening

• Every application is reviewed personally and followed by a screening conversation.
• We may decline an application where the retreat is not the right fit — including for safety reasons described in our screening criteria.
• Prices shown are pilot pricing for the first cohort and are confirmed in writing upon acceptance. A place is reserved only after acceptance and payment.

Not medical care

The retreat is a contemplative self-inquiry experience. It is not medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment, and it is not a substitute for professional care. Nothing on this site is a medical claim or a promise of outcome.

You are responsible for disclosing anything relevant to your safety — medical conditions, medications, mental-health history — during screening. If the retreat is not right for you right now, we will say so.

During the retreat

• You may stop and leave the darkness at any time — the container is held, never forced.
• Daily sound healing is offered and always optional and adjustable.
• We ask guests to follow the safety protocols agreed during orientation.

Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Dark Retreat is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from use of this site or participation in the retreat, beyond what cannot be excluded under California law.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Contact

Questions about these terms: darkretreat@krolik.run.