Gift Economy & Trade Policy

Fifth Element honors the spirit of the gift economy—where value is exchanged with intention, clarity, and mutual respect. We occasionally engage in trade or reciprocal arrangements when they directly support our current operational needs.
 

Trade is not a discount model, a workaround, or a casual barter system. All trades must reflect the full monetary value of the services exchanged and must meet our standards for alignment, integrity, and professionalism.
 

To protect everyone’s time and energy:

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

• All trades require a written agreement outlining scope, timeline, and deliverables.

• We reserve the right to decline any trade that is misaligned, unclear, or not currently needed.

• We do not negotiate barter value or justify our rates.

 

Current Needs for Trade

We are currently open to trade proposals only 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 (speaker reels, 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

Services Eligible for Trade on a Limited Basis

• Coaching Session 

• Hypnotherapy

• Online Programs (not intensives or retreats)

If your offering directly meets one of the needs above, please submit a proposal including:

• Your offering and its monetary value

• Timeline and deliverables

• Why this trade feels aligned

• What service you are requesting in return