Terms of Service
Welcome to Rooted & Crowned Programs. These Terms of Service together with the Rooted & Crowned Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, (collectively, the “Terms”) are a binding agreement between the student that registers for the course (“Student”) and Rooted & Crowned, LLC. (“Rooted & Crowned”). By registering for Yin & The Feminine Online Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program, or any other online course with Rooted & Crowned, the Student acknowledges and agrees as follows:
1. COURSE MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COURSE
Subject to Student’s compliance with these Terms, Rooted & Crowned will provide Student with a 50-hour Yin & The Feminine Online Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program (the “Course”). The Course shall be conducted solely for personal development and/or informational purposes and shall prepare Student to teach such pursuits. The Course shall last for a period of about 12 weeks; please review the Course web-page for a detailed Course schedule. During the duration of the course, Rooted & Crowned shall provide approximately (a) one three-hour class per week; (b) access to the online platform, through which the Student may access course materials and interact with students and Course staff. Dates for the weekly and monthly classes shall be provided prior to the start date of the Course. The Student acknowledges that due to the nature and duration of the Course scheduling may be subject to change. Rooted & Crowned will make a reasonable effort to provide the Student with advance notice of such schedule changes.
The Student acknowledges that all Course materials and content provided by Rooted & Crowned is non-transferrable and may not be shared with anyone not currently enrolled in the Course. The violation of this provision shall be grounds for immediate expulsion from the Course without refund of any Tuition amounts.
The Student acknowledges that Course materials such as textbooks and additional reading materials may be required or recommended by Rooted & Crowned and/or Course staff which are not included in the price of the Course. Obtaining such materials is the sole responsibility of the Student.
2. FEES AND PAYMENTS
a. Fees
Student will pay tuition in an amount agreed upon between the Student and Rooted & Crowned at registration (the “Fees”) as either a one-time payment or in installments. Student may pay the Fees by credit card, by ACH credit and wire transfers through the forms located at www.rootedandcrowned.com or by contacting Rooted & Crowned via email at bewell@rootedandcrowned.com. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, all Fees are nonrefundable. In the event of a verified medical emergency, upon Student’s request at least 30 days prior to the Course start date, Rooted & Crowned may, in its sole discretion, provide a refund to Student of all unused Fees minus all deposits.
b. Limitation on Fee Refunds
Yin & The Feminine Yoga Teacher Training:
The Student agrees that all deposits, which are 15% of the total Course Fees, shall be paid at the time of signing Course Agreement and are non-refundable regardless of whether payment is to be made in full or by installment plan. If Student notifies Rooted & Crowned on or before January 4th, 2024, that Student would like to withdraw from the Course: (i) the withdrawing Student will receive a refund of Fees paid minus the non-refundable deposit, and (ii) if the withdrawing Student is paying by installment plan, the requested withdrawal will not be processed or effective until Student’s installment payments equal or exceed the total deposit amount. After January 4th, 2024: (i) the Student may not withdraw from the Course, (ii) the entire Course Fee amount shall be due and owing, and (iii) no refund shall be given, with the sole exception being a case of medical emergency verified in writing by Student’s treating physician.
c. Installment Plans
In an effort to make the Course and the teachings provided therein available to all those who wish to access it, Rooted & Crowned has permitted students the option to pay the Course Tuition in installments over three months. In order to facilitate this installment payment offering, the following additional special terms apply:
If Student elects to pay the Fees in installments, Student will provide Rooted & Crowned with a credit card or debit card information and will authorize Rooted & Crowned to charge the card in the amounts and frequency selected during registration. If the card on file with Rooted & Crowned is lost, expires, or for any other reason fails to authorize a payment, Rooted & Crowned will notify Student and Student will immediately pay the unpaid amount and provide Rooted & Crowned with a valid method of payment. Failure to provide a valid method of payment will result in Student losing access to the Course, including all Content and class sessions.
d. Late Payments
All Fee balances outstanding for 30 days and longer will be subject to 2% interest per month until such a time that the outstanding Fee balance is paid in full.
3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DUE DILIGENCE & SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION
Student acknowledges the following:
a. the Course is intended to provide Student with information and encourage personal development in the study of Yin Theory and Sacred Feminine Embodiment Principles, and to prepare student to teach such pursuits by providing certification as an Yin & The Feminine Yoga Teacher.
b. the Course is not intended to, and will not, prepare Student for certification as a Yoga Therapist.
c. prior to registering for the Course Student was provided with a summary of the offerings that such certification will permit Student to provide to their communities and understands that additional studies will be required for certification as a Yoga Therapist
d. Student has had the opportunity to exercise the necessary due diligence to determine whether the Course will provide Student with the education and certification best suited to the offerings Student intends to provide to Student’s communities.
e. the Course requires dedication and study on a weekly basis to the Course content and reading materials for no less than 6 months.
f. is aware of the time commitment the Course requires and is able to commit to the Course schedule.
4. CERTIFICATION NOT GUARANTEED BY REGISTRATION
The study of Yin & The Femine is an endeavor requiring dedication and the investment of time and attention. Student acknowledges that registration for the Course and payment of Fees does not guarantee certification as a Yin & The Feminine Yoga Teacher by Rooted & Crowned. Such certification shall be awarded solely at the discretion of Rooted & Crowned and upon the adequate completion of all Course requirements as determined by Rooted & Crowned.
5. INSURANCE
Student acknowledges that Rooted & Crowned is not providing Student with any form of general liability, professional liability, or other insurance through registration for and/or participation in the Course. Student acknowledges that Student has been advised of the need to obtain adequate insurance coverage prior to offering any yoga teaching services to members of Student’s communities. Obtaining and maintaining such insurance coverage is the sole responsibility of Student.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Student agrees that they will not infringe on the intellectual property rights of Rooted & Crowned. The Student acknowledges that all Course materials provided to the Student, including but not limited to the Course manual, Course videos, and any other written or electronic information provided to the Student in the duration of the Course – are the proprietary information of Rooted & Crowned and agrees not to share or use such materials with those outside the Course without the express permission of Rooted & Crowned. Any reproduction, distribution, or sale of such information is expressly prohibited.
The Student further agrees that they will not infringe on the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of Rooted & Crowned and/or any Course staff member.
In general, use of the Course materials and other Content (as defined in the Terms) is subject to the Terms. However, upon certification as a Yin & The Feminine Yoga Teacher, Student will receive access to Rooted & Crowned branded materials for use by the Student with Student’s community audience solely for use in one-on-one session, group classes and workshops and for no other uses (“Teaching Content”). For clarity, Student may not use the Teaching Content to train others, to present information in group settings, or in any manner other than in a one-on-one session, group classes and workshops context without the express permission of Rooted & Crowned. Student agrees that Teaching Content may only be distributed to Student’s community audience in an unaltered state, which includes maintaining the Rooted & Crowned logo and contact information on those materials.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
Due to the nature of the material presented and discussed during the duration of the Course, it is essential that Course participants be able to share personal information in a safe space. The Student agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any personal information shared in the context of the Course by any other student or by Rooted & Crowned. Student agrees that such information shall not be shared in any capacity other than in discussion with other Course students in the context of Course assignments, sessions, or programs without the express consent of the individual(s) involved.
8. INDEMNITY
Student agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Rooted & Crowned, its teachers, affiliates, owners, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, investigation, or formal or informal inquiry that arises out of or is based upon the acts or omissions of Student.
9. WAIVER; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The information presented throughout the Course are for personal development and general information purposes only. The Course is not a promise of benefits, a claim or cures, a legal warranty or a guarantee of results to be achieved, do not provide medical advice and are not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before altering or discontinuing any current medications, treatment or care, starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Participating in the Course is solely at your own risk and we hereby disclaim all liabilities that may arise as a result. By participating in the Course, you may be presented with ancient teachings that may include asana, movement, meditation, mantra, mudra, breathwork practices, Ayurvedic routines, and the use of herbs, tinctures, oils, or other supplements, all of which are purely voluntarily and undertaken at your sole discretion.
Student knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any claim they may have against Rooted & Crowned, its teachers, affiliates, owners, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents for injury or damage that Student may sustain as a result of participating in the Course. Student, its heirs, and/or legal representatives forever release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Rooted & Crowned, its affiliates, owners, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents for any injury or damage that they may sustain as a result of participating in the Course.
IN NO EVENT WILL Rooted & Crowned BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, COST OF COVER, OR RELIANCE, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF Rooted & Crowned IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Rooted & Crowned’s TOTAL LIABILITY TO STUDENT IN THE AGGREGATE WITH RESPECT TO ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE COURSE WILL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE MONTH’S FEE PAID BY STUDENT TO Rooted & Crowned IN THE PRECEDING 3-MONTH PERIOD.
10. TERMINATION
Rooted & Crowned may limit, suspend, or terminate Student’s participation in the Course, including if Student violated these Terms, Student’s participation adversely impacts Rooted & Crowned’s operations, subjects Rooted & Crowned to liability, becomes disruptive to the Course, or impairs the ability of others to fully participate in the Course. Notwithstanding any termination, limitation or suspension, Student remains responsible for all Fees due and owing under these Terms.