Gift Economy & Trade Policy

Fifth Element honors the spirit of the gift economy—where value is exchanged with intention, clarity, and mutual respect. We are open to trades and reciprocal arrangements with individuals and organizations whose offerings align with our current needs and standards.

 

This is not a discount model, a workaround, or a casual barter system. All trades are reviewed for energetic integrity and must reflect the full monetary value of services exchanged.

 

Upfront discussion, written agreement, and mutual clarity are required before any engagement begins.

 

Trade Policy

 

• All trades must be discussed and agreed upon before services are delivered.

• The value of the trade must be equivalent to the monetary rate of the services provided.

• Trades are documented with clear scope, timeline, and deliverables.

• We reserve the right to decline trade offers that are misaligned, unclear, or energetically off-center.

 

Current Needs for Trade

 

We are currently open to trade proposals in the following areas:

 

• WIX Website Development & Optimization

• SEO Strategy & Implementation

• Audio Engineering (for guided series)

• Legal Review (IP protection, contracts, disclaimers)

• Graphic Design (site visuals, workshop materials)

• Video Editing (for speaker reels or promotional content)

• Marketing Strategy (values-aligned, non-performative)

• Retreat Space Access (Maine or tropical locations)

• Photography (professional brand shoots)

• Copyediting (site pages, workshop decks)

• Select bodywork and holistic medicine services

 

If you have a skill or resource that meets one of these needs and are interested in a trade, please submit a proposal outlining:

 

• Your offering and its monetary value

• Timeline and deliverables

• Why this trade feels aligned

• What service are you requesting in return