Terms of Service

Last updated: August 2, 2026

1. Agreement & Parties

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") form a binding agreement between you and Shiloh LLC, an Idaho limited liability company ("Shiloh," "we," "us," or "our"), the producer of Shiloh Echo '26 (the "Event"). By purchasing a ticket, registering, entering the venue, or otherwise participating in the Event, you ("you," "your," or "Attendee") agree to these Terms on behalf of yourself and any minor child or ward you bring. If you do not agree, do not purchase a ticket or enter the venue.

Acceptance. Acceptance of these Terms occurs in the following order of priority: (a) clicking "I agree" (or an equivalent affirmation) during the ticket-purchase flow on hi.events; (b) signing or initialing these Terms, or a check-in acknowledgment incorporating them by reference, at venue check-in. Where neither (a) nor (b) has occurred, presentation of a ticket at the venue gate accompanied by Event staff's written or verbal notice of these Terms at the point of entry constitutes acceptance. A parent or legal guardian accepting these Terms on behalf of a minor child or ward represents and warrants that they have legal authority to do so and that they assume personal responsibility under these Terms for the minor's compliance. The most recently posted version of these Terms, as reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page, supersedes any prior version, including any printed, saved, or cached copy.

2. Tickets & Payment

All ticket sales are processed through hi.events, our third-party ticketing platform. Payment processing is handled by Stripe; we do not store full payment card numbers. Tickets are non-transferable to a different person unless updated through the ticketing platform at least 14 days before the Event. Tickets may be transferred to a future Shiloh Echo event year by emailing hello@shilohecho.org at least 14 days before the Event start date. Taxes. Ticket prices are exclusive of any applicable Idaho sales tax, which will be added at checkout where required by law (see Idaho Code § 63-3613).

Chargebacks. Attendees agree not to initiate a credit-card or debit-card chargeback in violation of these Terms. If an Attendee initiates a chargeback in violation of these Terms (including the refund policy in Section 3), the Attendee agrees to pay Shiloh's reasonable costs of disputing the chargeback, including attorneys' fees, in addition to the chargeback amount. This provision does not waive any right that cannot be waived under applicable card-network rules or consumer-protection law.

3. Refunds

Full refunds are available up to 30 days before the Event (by August 12, 2026). Between 30 and 14 days before the Event, we offer a 50% refund or a 100% credit toward a future Shiloh Echo event. Within 14 days of the Event, tickets are non-refundable except in cases of documented medical emergency or death of the Attendee or immediate family member, in which case we will issue a refund or credit at our discretion. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to hello@shilohecho.org with your order number. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method within 30 days of approval. Refund decisions made in good faith under this policy are final. Nothing in this Section waives, limits, or ousts any right or remedy that cannot be waived under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act, Idaho Code § 48-601 et seq. (including the private right of action under § 48-608), or any other applicable Idaho or federal consumer-protection law.

Cross-reference: Removal from the Event under Section 5 (Code of Conduct) is not subject to the refund provisions of this Section and does not entitle the Attendee to any refund or credit.

4. Event Changes & Cancellation

The Event is planned and produced by a small volunteer team. We reserve the right to modify the schedule, speaker lineup, vendor offerings, activities, venue, and format without notice due to weather, safety, vendor availability, public-health guidance, governmental action, or other circumstances within or beyond our reasonable control. If the Event is canceled in full, ticket holders will receive a full refund to the original payment method within 30 days. If the Event is canceled, that refund is your sole and exclusive remedy.

No consequential damages. In no event shall Shiloh be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of any Event cancellation, modification, postponement, or suspension, including but not limited to lost travel costs, lost wages, lost vacation time, or lost opportunities, even if Shiloh has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the cancellation, modification, postponement, or suspension was foreseeable.

5. Code of Conduct

Shiloh Echo is a family-friendly Christian retreat. All Attendees, speakers, vendors, volunteers, and staff must treat one another with respect. The following are not permitted and may result in immediate removal without refund:

  • Verbal, physical, or written harassment of any kind, including but not limited to threats, intimidation, unwelcome sexual conduct, and hate speech targeting any protected class.
  • Possession or use of illegal substances, including any substance the possession or use of which is unlawful under Idaho or federal law.
  • Firearms, weapons, and the supervised gun range. Shiloh Echo operates a personal-firearm-friendly event consistent with Idaho law. The rules below govern where, when, and how firearms may be carried and handled on venue property.
    • Concealed and open carry. Lawfully possessed firearms may be carried concealed or openly on venue property by any Attendee who is legally entitled to possess the firearm under federal and Idaho law. Idaho is a constitutional-carry state, and no concealed weapons license is required to carry concealed in Idaho. Attendees carrying concealed are not required to present a license to Event staff, but must, upon request, present a government-issued photo ID. Open carry is permitted for lawfully authorized Attendees. The carrying of a firearm does not authorize its use except as expressly permitted in these Terms.
    • General venue rules (cold range). Except inside the actively supervised gun range area and only when authorized by a Range Officer (an "RO"), all firearms on venue property must be kept in a cold condition: action open, magazine removed, chamber empty, and (where applicable) in a case, holster, or sling. This applies to carried firearms, range firearms, and firearms in vehicles. Holstering, un-holstering, draw-and-reholster drills, chambering, dry-firing, and any other handling of a firearm are prohibited outside the supervised gun range. Firearms, ammunition, and magazines must be transported to and from the range in a closed case, range bag, or holster.
    • Range access and inspection. Entry to the gun range is by Event-issued credential only and is limited to the published range hours. All firearms and ammunition brought onto the range are subject to inspection by Event Range Officers at any time. Range staff may deny entry to, or require removal of, any firearm, ammunition, accessory, or Attendee that the ROs, in their sole discretion, consider unsafe, non-functional, illegal, or inconsistent with the range program.
    • Mandatory safety briefing. Before any Attendee is permitted on the firing line, the Attendee must complete the on-site written or verbal safety briefing administered by the Event's designated range-safety provider or designated Range Officers. The briefing covers, at minimum: the four rules of firearm safety, cold-range/cease-fire procedures, RO commands, muzzle discipline, trigger discipline, eye and ear protection, and ammunition restrictions. Each Attendee must sign a range acknowledgment before being admitted to the firing line.
    • Range conduct (hot line). When on the firing line, Attendees must:
      • Follow every command of the RO immediately and without argument. RO commands are final on safety matters.
      • Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction (downrange) at all times. Muzzle awareness is mandatory.
      • Keep the trigger finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until the firearm is on target and the Attendee has decided to fire.
      • Use only the ammunition type and loading procedures specified by the RO for the assigned firing station.
      • Wear appropriate eye and ear protection at all times while on or near the firing line. Eye and ear protection are provided or may be brought; no one may be forward of the firing line without them.
      • Not handle firearms, load, unload, chamber, or un-chamber a round, or move forward of the firing line during a cease fire. On the RO's call of "cease fire," every Attendee must immediately stop firing, remove their finger from the trigger, unload the firearm (magazine out, action open, chamber empty), and step back from the firing line.
      • Not consume alcohol, marijuana, or any intoxicating or impairing substance before or during range activity. No person under the influence will be admitted to or permitted to remain on the firing line. Intoxicated Attendees will be removed from the range and may be removed from the Event without refund.
    • Age and supervision. To comply with federal law (including 18 U.S.C. § 922(x), which restricts juvenile possession of handguns and ammunition), the gun range is open only as follows:
      • Attendees 18 and over may participate fully in the range program, including firing any firearm and handling ammunition, after completing the safety briefing.
      • Attendees 13 through 17 may participate only in activities that do not involve possession of a handgun or handgun ammunition, as those terms are used in 18 U.S.C. § 922(x). This typically means long guns (rifles and shotguns) only, or non-firing instruction at the discretion of the RO, and only with the direct, in-person supervision of a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the safety briefing and who signs the range acknowledgment on the minor's behalf.
      • Attendees under 13 are not permitted on the firing line under any circumstance and may only observe from behind the line under parental supervision.
      The parent or legal guardian accompanying any minor on the line assumes direct responsibility for the minor's compliance with these rules and with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
    • Prohibited items and conduct. The following are not permitted on the range: multiple targets-of-opportunity, drawing from a holster except as expressly authorized by the RO, and any conduct the RO deems unsafe, reckless, or inconsistent with the published program. No personal targets, ammunition, or firearms may be brought onto the range without RO approval. Photography or video taken on the range is permitted only with the prior consent of any person being photographed and must not capture bystanders, other Attendees' firearms, or the firing line without their consent.
    • Compliance with law. All firearm possession and use on venue property must comply with Idaho Code § 18-3302 (under which, by operation of § 18-3302(4)(f), any person eighteen (18) years of age or older who is a U.S. citizen or current member of the armed forces of the United States and who is not otherwise disqualified may carry a concealed deadly weapon without a license), the enhanced-license provisions of Idaho Code § 18-3302K (which are optional and provide additional privileges such as reciprocity), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws. Firearms regulation in the United States is a matter of federal, state, and local law. Nothing in these Terms is intended to conflict with applicable federal law, including but not limited to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq.), the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq.), and the regulations promulgated thereunder. To the extent any provision of these Terms is inconsistent with federal law, federal law controls. Attendees are solely responsible for their compliance.
    • Violations. Violation of any provision of this firearms policy may result in immediate removal from the range, immediate removal from the Event without refund, revocation of any range credential, and referral to law enforcement. Range Officer determinations of unsafe conduct are final on site. As with all conduct described in this Code of Conduct, a single serious safety violation is sufficient grounds for removal regardless of intent.
  • Smoking or vaping outside of designated areas, in compliance with Idaho's Idaho Clean Indoor Air Act (Idaho Code § 39-5501 et seq.) where it applies to the venue.
  • Pets other than qualified service animals as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice ADA regulations (28 C.F.R. § 36.104).
  • Solicitation, distribution, or sale of materials not approved in writing by Event organizers.
  • Damage, destruction, or theft of venue, organizer, or Attendee property. Attendees are financially responsible for damage they cause and may be subject to criminal prosecution under applicable Idaho law.
  • Public intoxication, possession of open containers of alcohol outside designated areas, or consumption of alcohol, marijuana, or any other intoxicating or impairing substance in any public area of the venue. This prohibition applies venue-wide and is not limited to the supervised gun range; see the firearms sub-clause below for the parallel rule on the firing line. For purposes of this Section, an Attendee is "intoxicated" when, in the reasonable judgment of Event staff based on observable conduct (including but not limited to slurred speech, inability to walk steadily, aggressive or disruptive behavior, vomiting, or unconsciousness), the Attendee is impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or any other substance, regardless of blood alcohol content. Intoxicated Attendees will be removed from the venue and may be removed from the Event without refund, and any such removal is not subject to the refund provisions of Section 3.
  • Hazing, bullying, initiation rituals, or any other conduct that demeans, humiliates, or endangers another Attendee. This applies in person and on any Event-associated digital channels, group chats, or social media.
  • Operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), remotely piloted aircraft, or model aircraft over venue property without prior written permission from Event organizers. The airspace over the Event is treated as a controlled shooting environment; any unauthorized aircraft creates an immediate safety hazard.
  • Fire, wildfire, and burn-ban compliance. Open fires, camp stoves, smoking materials, shooting, fireworks, or any other ignition source are subject to applicable Idaho Department of Lands burn bans, county fire restrictions, and red-flag warnings. The supervised gun range, fire-pit gatherings, sauna, blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and forge activities may be suspended, modified, or shut down without notice when a burn ban, fire restriction, or wildfire threat is in effect, in addition to the force-majeure rights in Section 13. Suspension of any activity under this paragraph is not grounds for a refund except as set out in Section 3.
  • Operating as a member of the press, taking photographs or video for commercial publication, or distributing Event content to third-party media outlets without prior written credentials from Event organizers. Personal, non-commercial photography for personal use is permitted except as restricted elsewhere in these Terms (including the range sub-clause below).

Lost, abandoned, and unattended property. Shiloh is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or abandoned personal property, including but not limited to firearms, ammunition, knives, archery equipment, personal vehicles, and items left in common areas. Unattended firearms discovered on venue property will be treated as a safety issue and may be secured, removed, and handled in accordance with applicable law. Items left behind after the Event will be held for a reasonable period and then disposed of or donated at our discretion. Firearms are an exception: we will not retain abandoned firearms and will instead turn them over to the Boundary County Sheriff in accordance with applicable law.

Third-party platforms. Ticket purchases and certain Event registrations are processed by hi.events, a third-party platform whose own terms of service and privacy policy apply to your use of that platform. By purchasing a ticket through hi.events, you agree to be bound by hi.events' applicable terms in addition to these Terms.

5A. Water Activities & Personal Equipment

Scope. This sub-section applies to all water-related activities on venue property, including but not limited to swimming, wading, floating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, baptism in the lake, use of any dock, raft, or shoreline, and any other activity in, on, or near the creek, river, lake, still pool, baptismal area, or any other body of water on venue property (collectively, the "Water Activities"). The Water Activities are unsupervised unless explicitly designated as supervised by Event organizers.

Assumption of risk. In addition to the general assumption of risk in Section 7, you specifically acknowledge and assume all risks inherent to water activities, including but not limited to: drowning; near-drowning; hypothermia; cold-water shock; slips, trips, and falls on wet, slippery, or uneven surfaces (including rocks, docks, ladders, and shoreline); submerged or floating objects; sudden depth changes; currents; underwater hazards; entrapment; waterborne illness; sun exposure; wildlife (including snakes, leeches, and aquatic life); equipment failure; weather changes; flash flooding; and the absence of a lifeguard, swim buddy, or trained water-rescue personnel on duty.

Personal flotation devices (PFDs / life jackets).

  • Attendee-supplied PFDs. Shiloh does not supply personal flotation devices to Attendees as a standard service. Each Attendee participating in any Water Activity is required to supply their own Coast-Guard-approved (USCG-approved) life jacket that is properly sized, fastened, and in good condition. By participating in any Water Activity, you represent that you have supplied, and will use, an appropriate PFD for yourself and for any minor in your care. A very limited number of loaner PFDs may be available at the dock as an emergency courtesy; see the "Loaner PFDs" bullet below.
  • Children and non-swimmers. Any Attendee who cannot swim, or any minor under the age of 13, must wear a properly fitted, fastened, USCG-approved life jacket at all times while in, on, or within ten (10) feet of the edge of any body of water on venue property, regardless of water depth, swimming ability, or the presence of an adult. This requirement is not waivable by the parent or guardian.
  • Canoes, kayaks, and paddle-craft. Every occupant of any canoe, kayak, paddle-board, raft, or other paddle-craft on venue waters must wear a USCG-approved life jacket at all times while the craft is on the water. The craft operator is responsible for ensuring every occupant is properly outfitted before launching.
  • Loaner PFDs (emergency courtesy only). BYO PFD strongly encouraged. Shiloh makes a very limited number of loaner PFDs available at the dock for first-time or forgetful Attendees, on a first-come, first-served basis. Loaner PFDs are provided as a backup courtesy only, are not a substitute for bringing your own, and are not a guarantee of availability. Loaner PFDs are provided "as is" with no warranty of fitness, sizing, or condition; use of a loaner PFD is at the Attendee's sole risk. Shiloh reserves the right to refuse to loan a PFD and to require the Attendee to obtain one elsewhere or to refrain from the Water Activity.

No lifeguard, no rescue duty. Unless an Event-organized Water Activity is explicitly designated as supervised (e.g., a posted, scheduled guided paddle), Shiloh does not provide lifeguards, swim monitors, or water-rescue personnel, and owes no duty to supervise, monitor, or rescue Attendees in or near the water. You are solely responsible for your own safety and the safety of any minor or non-swimmer in your care.

Swim-at-your-own-risk. All swimming, wading, and floating is at the Attendee's own risk. Water depth, current, and conditions may change without notice. Shiloh does not measure, mark, certify, or warrant the depth, cleanliness, temperature, or safety of any body of water on venue property.

Personal equipment generally. Shiloh does not provide helmets, eye protection, gloves, closed-toe footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, hydration supplies, first-aid supplies, navigation tools, flashlights, insect repellent, sunscreen, or other personal safety equipment for any activity (land or water), except as specifically posted for a supervised activity (e.g., eye and ear protection at the gun range). You are responsible for bringing, using, and maintaining your own personal safety equipment appropriate to the activities you choose to participate in. Equipment you bring is your responsibility; we are not liable for the failure, mis-sizing, or misuse of personal equipment.

5B. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodation

Shiloh complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and will engage in an interactive process for Attendees who require reasonable accommodation to access the Event. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed in advance to hello@shilohecho.org and should be made at least fourteen (14) days before the Event start date. The ADA does not require Shiloh to grant any request that would fundamentally alter the nature of the Event, impose an undue burden, or pose a direct threat to the safety of the Attendee or others. Nothing in these Terms waives any right or remedy that cannot be waived under the ADA, Section 504, or any other applicable federal, state, or local disability-rights law.

5C. Posted Rules, Inspections, and Good-Faith Reporting

Posted rules. Posted signs, rules, and instructions at specific activity locations (including but not limited to signs stating "BYO PFD," "Helmets Required," "Authorized Personnel Only Beyond This Point," "Closed-toe Shoes Required," "No Glass Containers," or similar) are incorporated into these Terms by reference and have the same binding effect. Failure to observe posted signs is a violation of these Terms.

Pre-use inspection. Before using any equipment provided by Shiloh (including but not limited to any canoe, paddle, paddle-board, axe, smithing tool, horse, harness, or any other equipment), the Attendee must visually inspect the equipment for obvious defects. If the equipment appears unsafe, the Attendee must not use it and must report it to Event staff. Use of equipment after a reasonable visual inspection constitutes the Attendee's acceptance of the equipment's condition.

Good-faith safety reports. Attendees are encouraged to report safety concerns, near-misses, and rule violations to Event staff. Good-faith reports will not be used against the reporting Attendee in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding, except in a proceeding for false statements or fraudulent claims. This clause does not prevent Event staff from investigating the underlying incident or from taking safety action.

5D. Baptism and Water Immersion

Baptism is a religious ceremony involving full or partial body immersion in the lake. You specifically acknowledge and assume the risks of: cold-water immersion and shock; hypothermia; loss of footing on submerged or slick surfaces; entanglement in robes or wet garments; post-immersion cold exposure; cardiac, respiratory, pregnancy-related, and orthopedic stress; and the absence of a lifeguard on duty. Participants are responsible for assessing their own physical condition and for wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions.

5E. Equestrian Activity Acknowledgment (Idaho Code § 6-1802 et seq.)

Warning: Under Idaho law, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for any injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Idaho Code § 6-1802 et seq. The inherent risks of equine activities include, but are not limited to:

  • The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to the participant.
  • The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals.
  • Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions.
  • Collisions with other equines or objects.
  • The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, including but not limited to failing to maintain reasonable control of the equine or not acting within the participant's ability.

Each Attendee who rides, handles, or is in close proximity to any equine on venue property must sign a separate written equine acknowledgment, in a form substantially similar to the warning above, before participating. A parent or legal guardian must sign on behalf of any minor.

5F. Vehicle Parking, Camping, and Storage

Parking, RV hookups, camping spots, gear storage, and any similar accommodation are provided as a license to use space, not as a bailment. Shiloh does not assume custody, care, or control of any vehicle, RV, trailer, tent, gear, or personal property placed in or near any parking, camping, or storage area, and is not responsible for theft, damage, or loss of any such property. Vehicles and RVs must be parked in designated areas only.

5G. Marketing Materials and Reliance

Notwithstanding any marketing materials, sponsorship communications, social-media posts, vendor descriptions, or other representations of the Event, attendance is at the Attendee's own risk to the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law. No representation, statement, or description of the Event, whether written or oral, by Event organizers, sponsors, vendors, or agents, shall be construed as a warranty of safety, fitness for any particular purpose, or guarantee against injury, except as expressly set forth in these Terms.

5H. Medical Care, First Aid, and Emergency Response

First-aid supplies and, when available, personnel with current first-aid or wilderness-first-responder certification will be on-site during published Event hours. On-site medical care is provided as a courtesy only and is not a substitute for professional medical care. In a medical emergency, Attendees should dial 911 immediately. Event staff and volunteers are not licensed medical professionals unless specifically identified as such. The nearest hospital is Boundary Community Hospital, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. By attending, you acknowledge that on-site medical care may be limited, delayed, or unavailable, and you assume the risk of any such limitation, delay, or absence. You are responsible for bringing your own prescription medications, epinephrine auto-injectors, inhalers, and other personal medical supplies, and for notifying Event staff in advance of any medical condition that may require emergency response.

5I. Non-Discrimination and Open-Event Posture

Shiloh Echo is a Christian organization, and the Event includes Christian programming, worship, teaching, and community. The Event is open to all attendees regardless of religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by the Idaho Human Rights Act (Idaho Code § 67-5901 et seq.) or any other applicable law. Attendance does not require agreement with, or adherence to, Shiloh's religious beliefs, and attendance is not conditioned on participation in any religious activity. Use of facilities (including but not limited to the lake, dock, range, forge, and grounds) is open to all attendees on the same terms regardless of religious belief or non-belief.

5J. Volunteer Screening and Mandatory Reporting

Volunteer screening. All volunteers of Shiloh with direct, regular, or unsupervised contact with minors (defined as contact other than incidental, brief, and in the immediate presence of a parent or guardian) are subject to a criminal background check, including a sex-offender registry check using the Idaho Sex Offender Registry (https://sor.idaho.gov) and the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website (https://www.nsopw.gov), prior to the start of their service. Volunteers who appear on any sex-offender registry or who have been convicted of any offense involving a minor, violence, or a sexual offense are prohibited from serving in any capacity involving access to minors at the Event.

Mandatory reporting. Shiloh complies with Idaho's mandatory child-abuse reporting statute, Idaho Code § 16-1605. Any allegation or reasonable suspicion of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect observed at the Event will be reported by Event staff to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and to local law enforcement as required by law.

Volunteer dual role. Volunteers act in their capacity as Event volunteers only, regardless of any professional qualifications they may hold (e.g., medical, military, or law-enforcement background). Volunteers do not render professional services and are not acting within any professional license while performing volunteer duties. Any professional services are the responsibility of the licensed individual and not of Shiloh.

5K. Vendors, Contractors, and Independent Operators

Definition. "Vendor" means any person, entity, or organization (other than Shiloh and its direct employees) that provides goods, services, activities, or instruction at the Event, including but not limited to the supervised gun-range operator, equestrian providers, axe-throwing operators, blacksmithing instructors, massage therapists, food and beverage providers, drone operators, and any other contractor.

Independent contractor. Each Vendor is an independent contractor and is not an agent, employee, partner, or joint venturer of Shiloh. Shiloh is not liable for any act, omission, negligence, or misconduct of any Vendor or any Vendor's employees, contractors, subcontractors, or agents, except to the extent such liability arises from the sole negligence of Shiloh.

Vendor insurance and indemnification. Each Vendor must, at its sole expense, maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, name Shiloh LLC as an additional insured, and provide a certificate of insurance to Shiloh at least fourteen (14) days before the Event. Each Vendor must execute a Vendor Agreement, in a form provided by Shiloh, that includes a release of claims in favor of Shiloh and an indemnification of Shiloh for claims arising from the Vendor's acts, omissions, or operations at the Event.

5L. Substance Use, Overdose Prevention, and EMS Coordination

Shiloh maintains a supply of opioid-overdose reversal medication (naloxone/Narcan) on-site during the Event and trains designated staff in its administration, in accordance with Idaho's emergency-medication statute, Idaho Code § 54-1735. Shiloh does not search Attendees' persons, bags, or vehicles for illegal substances as a matter of course. In the event of a suspected overdose or substance-related medical emergency, Event staff will summon emergency medical services immediately and may provide first-aid measures (including naloxone administration by trained staff) as a courtesy only. Shiloh does not warrant that naloxone or any other medical intervention will be effective in any given circumstance.

5M. Photography, Recording, and Minors

Personal, non-commercial photography and video recording at the Event are permitted for personal use, except in areas specifically designated as "No Photography" by posted signs, including but not limited to restrooms, changing areas, the baptism area during ceremonies, and any area where minors are in a state of undress. Any commercial photography, professional videography, drone photography, livestreaming, or content created for distribution to third-party media outlets requires prior written credentials from Event organizers (see the press-credentialing clause above). Attendees are responsible for obtaining consent from any person they photograph or record. Shiloh is not liable for unauthorized photography or recording by other Attendees or third parties.

5N. Security, Lost-Child Protocol, and Threat Reporting

Security. Shiloh provides reasonable security measures appropriate to a family-friendly outdoor retreat, including perimeter lighting in main activity areas, on-site security personnel during published Event hours, and emergency contact procedures. Shiloh does not warrant or guarantee Attendee safety from criminal acts of third parties. Attendees are responsible for their own personal security, including securing their vehicles, valuables, and personal effects.

Lost-child protocol. Shiloh maintains a written lost-child protocol, available at the check-in desk and posted on the Event website, that includes (a) immediate notification of Event staff, (b) a designated lost-child reunification point, (c) coordination with local law enforcement if the child is not located within thirty (30) minutes, and (d) use of the parent-guardian contact database established under Section 6.

Threat reporting. Attendees have a duty to promptly report to Event staff any safety concern, threat, weapon violation, or violation of these Terms. Failure to report a known safety concern is a violation of these Terms and may result in removal and forfeiture of any claim arising from the unreported incident to the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law.

6. Children & Supervision

Children are welcome and encouraged to attend with their families. "Direct adult supervision" means that the responsible adult is in the immediate vicinity, in line of sight of the minor, and able to respond within seconds to the minor's needs. A parent or guardian who leaves a minor unattended on venue property, or who permits a minor to be outside the scope of "direct adult supervision," assumes all risk of injury to that minor and releases Shiloh from any duty to supervise, monitor, or protect that minor.

Parents and guardians are responsible at all times for the supervision, safety, and behavior of their minor children. Some activities have age restrictions (e.g., the gun range permits Attendees 18+ to fire any firearm, and Attendees 13–17 only long guns / non-firing instruction under parental supervision). Minors must remain under direct adult supervision while participating in any physical or outdoor activity. Shiloh does not provide unsupervised childcare, baby-sitting, or minor-watch services.

Minor's wristband and identification. Each minor in attendance may be issued a wristband at check-in bearing the parent or guardian's name and contact number, at the parent or guardian's option. Event staff are authorized to detain, locate, and return to the parent or guardian any minor found on venue property without apparent adult supervision. Regardless of whether a wristband is issued, a parent or guardian who wishes to remove a minor from the venue with a person other than themselves must first sign out the minor at the check-in desk and present photo ID of the receiving adult.

7. Assumption of Risk

The Event includes outdoor, physical, and recreational activities, including but not limited to: hiking, backcountry travel, horseback riding, blacksmithing and forge work, axe throwing, shooting sports, archery, wood-fired sauna, water activities (including swimming, wading, floating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and baptism in the lake; see Section 5A), exposure to variable weather, wildlife, uneven terrain, motorized and non-motorized equipment, and group activities. You specifically acknowledge that water activities on venue property are unsupervised unless explicitly designated as supervised, and that personal flotation devices and other personal safety equipment are the Attendee's responsibility (see Section 5A).

By attending, you acknowledge and freely assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including but not limited to risks arising from your choice to bring, or to forgo, personal safety equipment, and risks arising from participation in any unsupervised or supervised activity. You acknowledge that outdoor and recreational activities carry a risk of serious bodily injury, illness, property damage, or death, and you voluntarily assume that risk for yourself and any minor in your care.

No reliance; "as is." The Event, the venue, and all activities, equipment, services, and amenities are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, safety, or non-infringement. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any representation, statement, or description outside these Terms in deciding to attend.

8. Release, Waiver, and Indemnification

Self-release (adults). To the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law, you, on behalf of yourself and your heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Shiloh LLC and its members, managers, officers, and direct employees acting within the scope of their employment, and the venue operator Boulder Creek Retreat & Training Center and its direct employees acting within the scope of their employment (collectively, the "Released Parties"), from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to any injury, illness, loss, or damage to person or property that you may sustain at or in connection with the Event, whether caused by the negligence of any Released Party or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, "Released Parties" does not include any sponsor, vendor, contractor, or third party, or the agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of any sponsor, vendor, contractor, or third party, all of whom are excluded from this release and from the definition of Released Parties.

Mutual covenant. The covenant not to sue in this Section 8 is mutual: Shiloh LLC likewise agrees not to sue any Attendee for ordinary negligence arising from the Attendee's participation in the Event, except for claims arising from the Attendee's (a) intentional misconduct, (b) gross negligence, (c) violation of these Terms, or (d) damage to Shiloh property. This mutual covenant does not waive any right of indemnity, subrogation, or defense otherwise available to Shiloh.

Parent acknowledgment on behalf of minors. You acknowledge and agree that, by bringing a minor child or ward to the Event, you assume all risks of injury, illness, loss, or damage to that minor arising from or in connection with the Event, and you agree to be bound personally by this Section 8 with respect to any claim you (in your individual capacity) may have on the minor's behalf. Nothing in these Terms is intended to release, waive, or discharge any claim belonging to a minor child or ward, which only the minor (or a court of competent jurisdiction) may release or waive. Where Idaho law permits a parent or guardian to sign a release on behalf of a minor for a specific activity (e.g., the Idaho Equine Activity Liability Act, Idaho Code § 6-1802, for equine activities), that limited release applies; it is not extended to activities for which Idaho law does not authorize parental release.

Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any third-party claims arising out of your acts or omissions at the Event, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law, including any claim brought by or on behalf of a minor in your care to the extent permitted by Idaho law. Your indemnity obligation does not extend to claims to the extent they arise from the sole negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of any Released Party, except as otherwise required by applicable Idaho law (including the indemnity provisions of Idaho's recreational and equine liability statutes, where applicable).

Mutual prevailing-party fees. In any dispute between the parties arising under these Terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, to the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law. This provision is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the indemnification obligations of this Section 8. If any claim or proceeding is initiated by an Attendee against any Released Party in violation of these Terms (including but not limited to claims released under Section 8, claims subject to the limitations of Sections 10, 12, or 17, or claims that have not satisfied the pre-suit notice requirement of Section 12), the Released Parties shall be entitled to recover their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defending against such claim, to the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law.

Subrogation. If any claim arising under these Terms is covered by insurance held by an Attendee (e.g., health, accident, homeowners, or umbrella insurance), the Attendee's insurance is the primary payer. Shiloh is not liable for any portion of a loss covered by the Attendee's own insurance. If Shiloh pays any amount on a claim that is later determined to be covered by the Attendee's insurance, the Attendee assigns to Shiloh all rights of subrogation and reimbursement against that insurer, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Third-party beneficiary (venue operator). You acknowledge that the venue is operated by Boulder Creek Retreat & Training Center under its own rules, terms, and insurance policies. Boulder Creek Retreat & Training Center is an intended third-party beneficiary of the releases, covenants, and indemnities in this Section 8 and Section 9, with the right to enforce them directly. By attending the Event, you agree to be bound by any reasonable rules of the venue operator, including any rules posted at the venue or communicated by venue staff.

Joint-tortfeasor credit. If any claim is brought against any party not released under these Terms (including but not limited to a third party whose negligence, if any, is alleged to have contributed to the claimed injury), the Released Parties shall be entitled to a credit or set-off equal to the percentage of fault, if any, attributed to such non-released party by a court of competent jurisdiction or by agreement of the parties.

No contribution, indemnity, or subrogation by third parties. No third party shall have any right of contribution, indemnity, or subrogation against any Released Party with respect to any claim released under this Section 8, and the Attendee waives any such right to the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law.

9. Idaho Statutory Protections

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive any protection or immunity that already applies to Shiloh under Idaho law, including:

  • Idaho Recreational Use Statute, Idaho Code §§ 36-1603 to 36-1605 — including the warning-sign requirement of § 36-1604 and the liability limitations of § 36-1604(d), which limits liability of landowners and recreational providers who allow the public to use their land for recreational purposes without charge (or for a nominal fee).
  • Idaho Equine Activity Liability Act, Idaho Code § 6-1802 — limits liability for equine (horse) activity sponsors and providers for risks inherent to equine activities, including but not limited to risks listed in Idaho Code § 6-1803.
  • Idaho Volunteer Immunity, Idaho Code § 6-1601 — provides immunity from civil liability for "volunteers" (defined herein as a person who performs services for Shiloh or for any Released Party without compensation, other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses, and who is not an employee, independent contractor, or agent of any for-profit entity providing services at the Event) acting in good faith and within the scope of their volunteer duties.
  • Idaho Risk Assumption, Idaho Code § 6-901 — codifies the common-law doctrine that a plaintiff who knowingly and voluntarily assumes a risk of harm may not recover.
  • Idaho Firearm and Firearm Accessories and Components Protection Act, Idaho Code § 18-3315B — prohibits Idaho government entities from using personnel, funds, or resources to enforce federal firearm laws that are contrary to Article I, Section 11 of the Idaho Constitution or the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This reflects the strong pro-Second-Amendment posture of Idaho law and of this Event.

You acknowledge that the Event may include activities protected by these statutes and agree that any claim you bring will be evaluated in light of these protections.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Idaho law, in no event shall the total aggregate liability of Shiloh LLC and the other Released Parties arising out of or related to your attendance at the Event exceed the greater of (a) the amount you actually paid to Shiloh for your ticket to the Event or (b) US $2,000. This limitation applies to all causes of action in the aggregate, including but not limited to breach of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, and any other legal or equitable theory. This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be limited or excluded under Idaho law, including claims that may not be released as a matter of public policy. The dollar cap in this Section shall be adjusted on January 1 of each year by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the West region, or 3%, whichever is greater, beginning January 1, 2027.

11. Release of Likeness

The Event is photographed and filmed. By attending, you grant Shiloh LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use photographs, video, and audio in which you appear for promotional, archival, and editorial purposes. The license runs for the duration of the Event and for two (2) years from the date the photograph or recording was made, after which the Attendee's likeness will not be used in new promotional materials except with the Attendee's renewed consent. The Attendee may opt out at any time by submitting a written request to hello@shilohecho.org. We will honor timely opt-out requests and will use reasonable efforts to remove previously published images on request, subject to technical and operational limits. The license includes the right to (a) livestream or broadcast the Event in real time, (b) include Attendee likenesses in compilations, montages, and derivative works, (c) license the resulting content to sponsors and Event partners for promotional use, and (d) distribute via social media and other digital channels. The license does not include the right to use any Attendee's likeness in a manner that is false, defamatory, or that constitutes a commercial endorsement by the Attendee of any specific product or service.

Minors. For any minor child or ward in your care, you may withdraw the likeness license for that minor at any time by written request to the email above, and we will use reasonable efforts to remove the minor's images from active promotional use. To facilitate on-site identification, Attendees who do not wish to be photographed may identify themselves at check-in by wearing a wristband issued by Event staff. See our Privacy Policy for additional information.

12. Disputes, Venue, and Jurisdiction

Forum and venue. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Event, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Boundary County, Idaho, or, if federal jurisdiction exists, in the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to such venue, including any argument of inconvenient forum. Notwithstanding the foregoing, claims arising under federal law that do not permit forum-selection waivers (including but not limited to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and any other federal statute that does not permit such waivers) may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. If any party to a dispute is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, and the dispute falls within the jurisdiction of that tribe's court, the parties acknowledge that tribal court may have concurrent jurisdiction; nothing in this Section is intended to divest any tribal court of jurisdiction it would otherwise have.

Pre-suit notice. Before filing any lawsuit, you agree to provide Shiloh with written notice of the dispute at hello@shilohecho.org describing the claim in reasonable detail and a good-faith opportunity of at least sixty (60) days to resolve it. The 60-day period is tolled during any period in which the Attendee is incapacitated or otherwise unable to provide notice due to the injury or illness that is the subject of the claim.

Time limitation on claims. Any claim arising out of or related to the Event or these Terms must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, except for claims subject to a shorter statute of limitations under applicable law. Claims not brought within this period are forever barred, regardless of any tolling doctrine, except to the extent such shortening is unenforceable under applicable law. This provision does not apply to claims for collection of amounts owed to Shiloh or to claims arising from a breach of these Terms by Shiloh.

Class-action waiver. You agree to bring any dispute on an individual basis only and not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this class-action waiver does not apply to claims for which a class-action waiver is unenforceable as a matter of law.

Jury-trial waiver (to the extent permitted by law). For any dispute that proceeds in a forum that permits it, you knowingly and voluntarily waive any right to a trial by jury. If this waiver is found unenforceable in whole or in part, the parties agree that any trial shall be before a court sitting without a jury (bench trial) to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Cooperation and recording. Before initiating any claim, the Attendee agrees to cooperate in good faith with any reasonable investigation by Shiloh, including providing a written statement, photographs, and access to relevant evidence. Material failure to cooperate may be considered by a court in determining the Attendee's good faith and the weight of evidence. If an Attendee makes any recording of communications with Event staff, the Attendee agrees to provide a complete copy of the recording to Shiloh within fourteen (14) days of the recording and to identify all persons present during the recording.

Document retention. Shiloh retains Event records, including incident reports, signed acknowledgments, and security-camera footage, in accordance with its standard document-retention policy. Routine destruction of records older than three (3) years is not spoliation.

13. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, wildfire, severe weather, fire, flood, earthquake, pandemic, epidemic, public-health order, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strike, labor dispute, governmental action, internet or utility failure, or supply-chain disruption.

Speaker cancellations, vendor failures, equipment malfunctions, and similar commercial disruptions are not grounds for a refund unless the Event is canceled in full, except as set out in Section 3. In the event of a partial cancellation, modification, or substitution of any scheduled speaker, vendor, or activity, the Attendee's sole remedy is a partial refund or credit at Shiloh's discretion, and the no-consequential-damages provision of Section 4 applies in full.

14. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any ticket-purchase confirmation, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shiloh with respect to the Event and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Changes take effect immediately upon posting unless a later effective date is stated in the change. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to email ticket holders of material changes, but failure to receive or read such email does not affect the binding nature of the updated Terms, which you agree to monitor. Continued attendance at the Event after a change is posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, regardless of whether you have received individual notice. The most recently posted version of these Terms, as reflected by the "Last updated" date, supersedes any prior version, including any printed, saved, or cached copy.

Definition of "material." For purposes of this Section, a change is "material" if it (a) increases an Attendee's financial obligation under these Terms; (b) reduces an Attendee's rights under these Terms; (c) changes an age restriction in any activity; (d) changes a safety protocol for any activity; (e) modifies the activity list; or (f) modifies the refund, cancellation, or dispute-resolution provisions.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

17. Severability of Liability Limitations

If any liability limitation, release, or waiver in these Terms is found unenforceable in whole or in part by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties intend that the remaining limitations, releases, or waivers remain in full force and effect, and that the unenforceable provision be reformed only to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

18. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email hello@shilohecho.org. Mailing address: Shiloh LLC, 6653 Main Street #401, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. Service of process on Shiloh LLC shall be made on the LLC's registered agent in Idaho, as reflected in the records of the Idaho Secretary of State. Mailing notice to the address above does not, by itself, constitute valid service of process.

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