1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website https://www.theyogapsychotherapist.com/ and the services, content, and products provided by The Yoga Psychotherapist ("we," "us," or "our"), including online courses, sessions, and any related materials (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Nature of Services and Disclaimer

A. Not a Substitute for Medical or Mental Health Treatment

The Services offered by The Yoga Psychotherapist—blending yoga, mindfulness, and psychotherapy principles—are intended for educational and coaching purposes only. They are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or therapy provided by a licensed medical professional, physician, or qualified mental health professional.

B. Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your physical and mental health and well-being. You should consult with a medical professional or licensed psychotherapist before starting any new fitness, diet, or mental health regimen, including the practices taught in our courses or sessions. If you experience a medical or mental health emergency, you should call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

3. User Obligations and Conduct

A. Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering for a course or booking a session.

B. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.

C. Confidentiality of Course Access

You may not share, transfer, or resell access to any paid courses or sessions. Access is granted to a single user for personal, non-commercial use only.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

A. Ownership

All content on the website and in the Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, course videos, downloadable materials, and the blending of yoga and psychotherapy methodologies, is the exclusive property of The Yoga Psychotherapist or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

B. Limited License

When you purchase a course, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the course materials solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any of the content without our express prior written permission.

5. Payments, Billing, and Refunds

A. Third-Party Platforms

Course purchases and session bookings are often facilitated through third-party platforms (e.g., Teachable for courses). You must adhere to the terms and conditions of these third-party payment processors and platforms.

B. Refunds

All sales of digital courses, content, or services are final and non-refundable, except as explicitly stated in a separate written refund policy provided for a specific product or as required by applicable consumer law.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Yoga Psychotherapist, nor its owner, employees, or affiliates, will be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; or (iii) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Applicable State/Country, e.g., The State of New York], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at pamela@pamelatinkham.com.