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Health Notice
You should NOT use this VR experience if you:
- Have epilepsy, a seizure disorder, or a history of seizures
- Have a heart condition, severe motion sickness, or vertigo
- Are pregnant
- Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- If you are unsure whether this experience is safe for you, please consult a physician before participating, or decline to use the headset.
Assumption of Risk
This VR experience uses a head-mounted display that blocks your view of your surroundings and shows moving images, simulated motion and changing light patterns. Participation involves risks, including but not limited to:
- Disorientation, dizziness, nausea or loss of balance
- Falling, or colliding with objects, people or booth structures
- Seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy or a history of seizures
- Aggravation of motion sickness, vertigo, inner-ear, heart or vision conditions
Release of Liability
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the risks described above. I voluntarily choose to participate in the VR experience and assume full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may result from my participation.
In consideration of being permitted to use the VR equipment, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs and my legal representatives, release, waive and hold harmless Cacao Adventures, its owners, employees, contractors and volunteers, and the Northwest Chocolate Festival, and Seattle Center, from any and all claims, demands or causes of action arising out of my use of the VR equipment, including claims arising from ordinary negligence, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Additional Terms
- Age: This experience is for participants 13 and older. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian complete and sign this waiver on their behalf.
- Instructions: I agree to stay seated and follow all instructions from Cacao Adventures staff while using the equipment.
- Shared equipment: I understand the headset is shared and wiped with hygiene wipes between participants, and I consent to its use.
- Medical assistance: If I need medical attention, I authorize Cacao Adventures staff to call emergency services on my behalf.
- Severability: If any part of this waiver is found unenforceable, the rest remains in full effect.
- Governing law: This waiver is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
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Your adventure starts here
Cacao Adventures is a family project born between San Diego and the Peruvian jungle. We work directly with wild and single‑origin cacao, honoring ancestral practices, small‑batch craft, and long‑term relationships with the communities who care for these forests.
Your Superfood Might Be Stripped of Its Power
Most commercial cacao products are heavily processed with heat and refinement methods that can reduce naturally occurring polyphenol content. While many brands market cacao broadly for wellness, the underlying raw material often tells a different story. Peer-reviewed findings have shown that standard cocoa powders may contain dramatically lower polyphenol levels than less processed ceremonial-grade cacao.
Standard Commercial Cocoa
Heat refined
Lower polyphenol retention
Cacao Adventures
Ancestral methods
Independently lab verified
Higher retained polyphenol levels in tested lots
What makes ceremonial cacao different?
Commercial Cocoa
Grown on large plantations with focus on yield over quality
Roasted at high temperatures, reducing beneficial compounds
Alkalized and processed to remove natural bitterness and flavor
Often separated into cocoa butter and powder, losing whole-plant benefits
Ceremonial Cacao
Low-temperature processing preserves natural compounds and flavor
100% pure cacao paste with natural butter intact, nothing added or removed
Sourced from independent farming families in Peru's sacred cacao regions
Third-party tested for purity, heavy metals, and beneficial compounds
Radical Transparency: The Science Behind Our Cacao
At Cacao Adventures, transparency is part of the ritual. We publish Certificates of Analysis and work with third-party testing to verify polyphenol content and screen for contaminants. Each batch is evaluated so customers can make informed decisions with confidence.
Certificate of Analysis
Third-party lab documentation available for review.
Polyphenol Content
Independent testing has shown up to 9.5% total polyphenols in select lots.
Origin & Sourcing
Ethically sourced ceremonial cacao connected to place, stewardship, and traceable origin.
Safety Screening
Screened for pesticides, microbial counts, and additional quality markers.
