INTRODUCTION

The use of facilities and participation of activities in Taman Simalem resort involve the risk  of injury. The information contained on this page is intended to inform you of the risks, dangers, and hazards that you may encounter at a resort area and help you to stay safe while enjoying these facilities and/ or activities. Whether you are a participant in these activities/ user of facilities or a parent or guardian of a minor participant/ user, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the information stated below.

Exclusion of Liability – Assumption of Risks

To use the resort facilities and to participate in all activities in the resort premises, it is a condition that you are to agree to assume all risk of personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any duty of care on the part of the resort area operator. Your legal responsibility as a user of the resort area premises and facilities and/ or participant of activities at the resort area is explained in the Participation Waiver and Release Form.

General Hazards, Dangers and Risks

The use of facilities and participation of activities, particularly those conducted outdoor, involve various risks, dangers, and hazards including, but not limited to the following:

• Changing weather conditions;
• Exposed rock, roots, and other natural objects;
• Trees, tree stumps, and forest deadfall;
• Variation in the terrain may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility;
• Uneven and variation in the surface or sub-surface;
• Cliffs, overhangs, and other exposed areas;
• Winding roads with potholes, sharp corners, road banks or cut banks;
• Flooding and strong water currents;
• Collision fences, vehicles, equipment, or structures;
• Encounters with wild animals including primates and wild boars;
• Collision with other persons;
• Insect bites;
• Loss of balance or control; slips, trips and falls;
• Accidents during activities;
• Wrong administration of first aid;
• Personal belongings loss or theft;
• Confidentiality and privacy breaches;
• Unqualified or untrained staff or instructors;
• Inadequate supervision or guidance;
• Natural disasters or unforeseen events;
• Failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
• Negligence of other persons; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, sub contractors, sponsors, successors and assigns.

Wellness Related Risks

The risks, dangers, and hazards related to using wellness facilities and/ or wellness activities include, but not limited to the following:

Physical Risks:

1. Injury from exercise or physical activity
2. Muscle strain or overexertion
3. Joint or bone injuries
4. Cardiovascular issues (e.g., heart attacks, strokes)
5. Dehydration or heat exhaustion

Specific Activity Risks:

1. Yoga: injuries from improper alignment, overstretching, or falling
2. Massage: discomfort, bruising, or injury from pressure or technique
3. Meditation and mindfulness: emotional release or triggering of underlying conditions

Facility Risks:

1. Slippery floors or surfaces
2. Equipment wear and tear or misuse
3. Inadequate ventilation or sanitation
4. Electrical hazards
5. Emergency evacuation procedures

Health Considerations:

1. Pregnancy or postpartum complications
2. Underlying medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy)
3. Medication interactions or side effects
4. Allergies or sensitivities
5. Mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression)

Guest Responsibilities

It is every visitor’s responsibilities to ensure own safety and wellbeing as well as to protect the environment while participating in outdoor activities or using outdoor facilities. Here are some of the highlighted responsibilities:

• Follow safety guidelines provided by guides, instructors or facility staff/ operators;
• Wear appropriate gear (clothing, footwear and other protective equipment like gloves and safety helmet);
• Stay hydrated and energized by bringing sufficient water and snacks.
• Be prepared for changing weather by packing appropriate gear for rain and apply sunblock;
• Know personal limits and don’t push oneself too hard;
• Stay on designated trails, avoid shortcuts and respect closed areas;
• Report discomfort or pain;
• Disclose relevant medical information or concerns;
• Respect wildlife by keeping safe distance, don’t feed or disturb animals and store your food properly;
• Respect the environment – DO NOT LITTER and minimize impact on surroundings by following Leave No Trace Principles.

Lightning/Severe Weather Safety Protocols

Being located near equator and surrounded by mountains at high altitude, the region around the resort experiences tropical thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds. Outdoor facilities will be closed and activities may be suspended and will resume when the thunder/lightning activity in the area has stopped.

Here are some safety protocols for guests to follow while using the outdoor facilities and/ or participating in outdoor activities:

• Monitor weather forecasts;
• Pay attention to darkening skies, increasing wind and lightning strikes;
• Seek shelter immediately when it is raining. Avoid being in open areas;.
• Stay away from water sources like rivers or ponds as well as metal objects like fences, gates and poles;
• Only exit the shelter when the storm has cleared and it’s safe to continue with the outdoor activities.

Leave No Trace Principles

Plan Ahead and Prepare

• Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit.
• Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
• Schedule your trip to avoid uncertainties.
• Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups.
• Repackage food to minimize waste.
• Use a map and compass or GPS to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

• Durable surfaces include maintained trails and designated campsites, rock, gravel, sand, or dry grasses.
• Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.
• Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
• In popular areas:
  • Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
  • Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
  • Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
• In pristine areas:
  • Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.
  • Avoid places where impacts are just beginning

Dispose of Waste Properly

• Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite, food preparation areas, and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and everything that you bring in earlier.
• Utilize toilet facilities whenever possible. Otherwise, deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
• Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
• To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.

Leave What You Find

• Preserve the past: examine, photograph, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artefacts.
• Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
• Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.
• Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.

Minimize Campfire Impacts

• Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the environment. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
• Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
• Keep fires small. Only use down and dead wood from the ground that can be broken by hand.
• Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.

Respect Wildlife

• Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
• Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, [habituates them to humans], and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
• Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely.
• Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

• Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
• Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
• Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
• Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.
• Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.