Wellness Policy


Wellness Guidelines and Waiver of Liability

Women Belong LLC In-Person Events

Last Updated: March 18, 2025

Women Belong LLC (“Women Belong”) is committed to balancing our mission to build community with our desire to take efforts to reduce illness and promote healthy networking. As someone attending at least one in-person Women Belong event (“Event”), we expect that you will join us in creating a safe and healthy environment. Of course, we cannot guarantee the result of these efforts.

By attending any Event, you acknowledge that you are agreeing to this policy and accessing the Event of your own free will, and that you are free to leave at any time.

Guidelines. While attending any Event, you agree to abide by any current applicable Health & Wellness Guidelines, such as:

1.     Not attending an Event if you have tested positive for any communicable disease or are showing any symptoms, such as a strong cough, temperature of at least 100.4 degrees, or any others (“Symptoms”), in the past 24 hours,

2.     Frequent hand washing and/or frequent use of hand sanitizer,

3.     Use of face masks when required, when you have been in close contact with someone who is ill, or when you choose to wear one for your own health.

Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability. You voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by illness by attending any Event. You hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Women Belong and its members, community members, employees, and affiliates of and from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to any illness, including those arising out of the acts or omissions of Women Belong. This waiver will not apply to claims arising from reckless actions or other claims that cannot be waived by law.

Circle Members. If you are a Women Belong Circle Member attending a Circle meeting, you agree to take a leadership position and assume responsibility for the success of your Circle, pursuant to the Women Belong Membership Agreement. You understand and agree that this is especially important when other Circle Members may be absent due to illness or related issues.

There is no obligation or pressure to attend events in-person. Women Belong will support a transfer into a group (“Circle”) meeting online, if desired, at any time. Women Belong offers many online events. Please email info@womenbelong.com for support identifying another Circle, more information about online events, or if you have any questions about this policy.

Illinois Jurisdiction. The laws of Illinois (without regard to its conflicts of law provisions) will govern any dispute or enforcement action arising out of this waiver. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this waiver will be settled by arbitration in Cook County, Illinois in accordance with the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator may award injunctions or other relief, including attorneys fees and costs, and the arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding and may be entered and enforced in any court having jurisdiction.