TERMS OF PURCHASE
MICHELLE BEFUS YOGA
GROUP YOGA CLASSES AND PRIVATE SESSIONS
By clicking “Buy Now,” “Purchase,” or any other phrase on the purchase button, entering your credit card information, or otherwise enrolling, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, you (“Client”) agree to be provided with products, programs, or services by Michelle Befus (“Educator”), acting on behalf of Michelle Befus Yoga (“Company”), and you are entering into a legally binding agreement with the Company, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. TERMS.
(a) Upon execution of this Agreement, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, the Educator agrees to provide services in accordance with Group Yoga Class and Private Session Schedule (“Session”).
(b) The scope of services rendered by the Educator pursuant to this contract shall be solely limited to those contained therein and/or provided for on the Educator’s website MichelleBefusYoga.com as part of the Session.
(c) Educator reserves the right to substitute services equal to or comparable to the Session for Client if reasonably required by the prevailing circumstances.
(d) Client agrees to be open, present and prepared to complete the work. Client is responsible for his/her own success and implementation of objectives met.
(e) The content included in the Session is for your individual, non-commercial use. Client agrees not to share login details and/or Session materials with any third parties.
(f) Educator reserves the right to remove the Client from the Session at any time for any reason.
2. METHODOLOGY. Client agrees to be open minded to the Educator’s methods and partake in services as proposed. Client understands that the Educator has made no guarantees as to the outcome of the Session. The Educator may revise methods or parts of the Session based on the needs of the Client.
3. PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY.
(a) Upon execution of this Agreement, Client agrees to pay to the Educator the full purchase amount.
(b) Educator does not offer refunds for Drop In Classes, 4 Class Packages, Series Classes or Private Sessions to ensure the Client’s full commitment to the scheduled Sessions.
(c) Credit Card Authorization (if applicable for payment plan). Each Party hereto acknowledges that the Educator will charge the credit card chosen by the Client for the amounts specified on the website. If Client selects a payment plan option, Client agrees to pay fees to the Educator according to the payment schedule set forth on Educator's website, or otherwise provided to Client, and the payment plan selected by Client (the “Fee”).
(d) In the event Client fails to make any of the payments within a payment plan during the time prescribed, the Educator has the right to immediately disallow participation by Client until payment is paid in full, including disallowing access to classes, modules and materials. If Client has not paid within fourteen (14) days, the Educator has the right to terminate the agreement.
4. DISCLAIMERS. By participating in the Session, Client acknowledges that the Educator is not a medical doctor, psychologist, and her services do not replace the care of other professionals. Group Yoga Classes or Private Sessions are in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or advice.
The Educator may provide the Client with information relating to products that the Educator believes might benefit the Client, but such information is not to be taken as an endorsement or recommendation. The Educator may make dietary and/or lifestyle suggestions, but these are wholly the Client’s responsibility and choice on whether to implement such changes. The Educator is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or coaching provided.
Participation in Online or In-Person Group Yoga Classes or Private Sessions is at Client’s own risk. Any use of videos requiring physical activity are done at Client’s discretion and the Educator will not be held liable for any injury that could result from utilizing videos.
The Educator may provide Client with third-party recommendations for such services as health, physical therapy, lifestyle, or other related services. Client agrees that these are only recommendations and the Educator will not be held liable for the services provided by any third-party to the Client. The Educator is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or services provided by a third-party.
Any testimonials or examples shown through the Educator’s website, programs, and/or services are only examples of what may be possible for Client. There can be no assurance as to any particular outcome based on the use of Educators programs and/or services. Client acknowledges that Educator has not and does not make any representations as to the future result that may be derived as a consequence of use of Educator’s website, programs, products or services.
5. WAIVER OF LIABILITY. You are participating in online and/or in person coaching, classes or services during which You will receive information and instruction about physical activity, yoga, or similar and You acknowledge that activity may require physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and Client is fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. You acknowledge that it is Your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding participation in any physical fitness program. You represent and warrant that You have no medical condition that would prevent Your participation in physical fitness activities. Client agrees to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known and unknown, which You might incur as a result of participating in online and/or in person coaching, classes or services. Client knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waives any claims You may have against the Company, or the instructor, for injuries or damages that You may sustain as a result of participating in coaching or classes.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. In respect of the documents specifically created for the Client as part of this Session, the Educator maintains all of the copyright, other intellectual property rights and any other data or material used or subsisting in the Material whether finished or unfinished. Client receives one license for personal use of any content provided by the Educator. Nothing in this Agreement shall transfer ownership of or rights to any intellectual property of the Educator to the Client, nor grant any right or license other than those stated in this Agreement. The Educator reserves the right to immediately remove Client from the Session, without refund, if you are caught violating this intellectual property policy.
7. RECORDING AND REDISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT. Client acknowledges that group training sessions and/or group calls may be recorded. Client also acknowledges that the recordings may be redistributed and/or resold at a later date as part of a separate package sold by the Educator.
8. RELEASE. Company may take photographs, videos, or audio recording during Sessions that Company may use for future commercial or non-commercial purposes. Client agrees and understands that by participating in the Session, Client is consenting to being recorded and photographed and to the use of Client’s likeness, writing, and voice in any media in perpetuity by Company for whatever purpose as Company sees fit.
Client agrees that the Company may use any written statements, images, audio recordings or video recordings of Client obtained while enrolled in a Session. This includes any content Client may publish to social media accounts and online forums as well as any statements, images or recordings, captured about Customer's participation in the Session.
Client waives any right to payment, royalties or any other consideration for Company’s use of such written statements, images, audio recordings and video recordings and Client waives the right to inspect or approve the finished product used by Company. The Company is hereby held harmless and released and forever discharged from all claims, demands, and causes of action which Client, their heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on Client’s behalf or on behalf of the Client estates have or may have by reason of this authorization.
9. NON-DISPARAGEMENT. The Parties agree and accept that the only venue for resolving a dispute shall be in the venue set forth herein below. The Parties agree that they neither will engage in any conduct or communications with a third party, public or private, designed to disparage the other. Neither Client nor any of Client’s associates, employees or affiliates will directly or indirectly, in any capacity or manner, make, express, transmit speak, write, verbalize or otherwise communicate in any way (or cause, further, assist, solicit, encourage, support or participate in any of the foregoing), any remark, comment, message, information, declaration, communication or other statement of any kind, whether verbal, in writing, electronically transferred or otherwise, that might reasonably be construed to be derogatory or critical of, or negative toward, the Educator or any of its programs, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents or representatives.
10. GOOD FAITH. Each party represents and warrants to the other that such party has acted in good faith, and agrees to continue to so act, in the negotiation, execution, delivery, performance, and any termination of this Agreement.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. The information, education, and coaching provided to the Client by the Educator under this Agreement are provided on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations express, implied or statutory; including, without limitation, warranties of quality, performance, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nor are there any warranties created by a course of deal, course of performance or trade usage.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. By using Michelle Befus Yoga services and purchasing this Session, Client accepts any and all risks, foreseeable or non-foreseeable, arising from such transaction. Client agrees that the Educator will not be held liable for any damages of any kind resulting or arising from including but not limited to; direct, indirect, incidental, special, negligent, consequential, or exemplary damages happening from the use or misuse of the Session. Client agrees that use of this Session is at user’s own risk.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If a dispute is not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties to this Agreement, any controversy or dispute to this Agreement will be submitted to the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand and shall take place in Raleigh, North Carolina or via telephone. The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process and shall cooperate with each other to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs, including attorneys’ fees) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate.
14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina within the United States, regardless of the conflict of laws principles thereof.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties, whether written or oral.
MICHELLE BEFUS YOGA
GROUP YOGA CLASSES AND PRIVATE SESSIONS
By clicking “Buy Now,” “Purchase,” or any other phrase on the purchase button, entering your credit card information, or otherwise enrolling, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, you (“Client”) agree to be provided with products, programs, or services by Michelle Befus (“Educator”), acting on behalf of Michelle Befus Yoga (“Company”), and you are entering into a legally binding agreement with the Company, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. TERMS.
(a) Upon execution of this Agreement, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, the Educator agrees to provide services in accordance with Group Yoga Class and Private Session Schedule (“Session”).
(b) The scope of services rendered by the Educator pursuant to this contract shall be solely limited to those contained therein and/or provided for on the Educator’s website MichelleBefusYoga.com as part of the Session.
(c) Educator reserves the right to substitute services equal to or comparable to the Session for Client if reasonably required by the prevailing circumstances.
(d) Client agrees to be open, present and prepared to complete the work. Client is responsible for his/her own success and implementation of objectives met.
(e) The content included in the Session is for your individual, non-commercial use. Client agrees not to share login details and/or Session materials with any third parties.
(f) Educator reserves the right to remove the Client from the Session at any time for any reason.
2. METHODOLOGY. Client agrees to be open minded to the Educator’s methods and partake in services as proposed. Client understands that the Educator has made no guarantees as to the outcome of the Session. The Educator may revise methods or parts of the Session based on the needs of the Client.
3. PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY.
(a) Upon execution of this Agreement, Client agrees to pay to the Educator the full purchase amount.
(b) Educator does not offer refunds for Drop In Classes, 4 Class Packages, Series Classes or Private Sessions to ensure the Client’s full commitment to the scheduled Sessions.
(c) Credit Card Authorization (if applicable for payment plan). Each Party hereto acknowledges that the Educator will charge the credit card chosen by the Client for the amounts specified on the website. If Client selects a payment plan option, Client agrees to pay fees to the Educator according to the payment schedule set forth on Educator's website, or otherwise provided to Client, and the payment plan selected by Client (the “Fee”).
(d) In the event Client fails to make any of the payments within a payment plan during the time prescribed, the Educator has the right to immediately disallow participation by Client until payment is paid in full, including disallowing access to classes, modules and materials. If Client has not paid within fourteen (14) days, the Educator has the right to terminate the agreement.
4. DISCLAIMERS. By participating in the Session, Client acknowledges that the Educator is not a medical doctor, psychologist, and her services do not replace the care of other professionals. Group Yoga Classes or Private Sessions are in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or advice.
The Educator may provide the Client with information relating to products that the Educator believes might benefit the Client, but such information is not to be taken as an endorsement or recommendation. The Educator may make dietary and/or lifestyle suggestions, but these are wholly the Client’s responsibility and choice on whether to implement such changes. The Educator is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or coaching provided.
Participation in Online or In-Person Group Yoga Classes or Private Sessions is at Client’s own risk. Any use of videos requiring physical activity are done at Client’s discretion and the Educator will not be held liable for any injury that could result from utilizing videos.
The Educator may provide Client with third-party recommendations for such services as health, physical therapy, lifestyle, or other related services. Client agrees that these are only recommendations and the Educator will not be held liable for the services provided by any third-party to the Client. The Educator is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or services provided by a third-party.
Any testimonials or examples shown through the Educator’s website, programs, and/or services are only examples of what may be possible for Client. There can be no assurance as to any particular outcome based on the use of Educators programs and/or services. Client acknowledges that Educator has not and does not make any representations as to the future result that may be derived as a consequence of use of Educator’s website, programs, products or services.
5. WAIVER OF LIABILITY. You are participating in online and/or in person coaching, classes or services during which You will receive information and instruction about physical activity, yoga, or similar and You acknowledge that activity may require physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and Client is fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. You acknowledge that it is Your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding participation in any physical fitness program. You represent and warrant that You have no medical condition that would prevent Your participation in physical fitness activities. Client agrees to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known and unknown, which You might incur as a result of participating in online and/or in person coaching, classes or services. Client knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waives any claims You may have against the Company, or the instructor, for injuries or damages that You may sustain as a result of participating in coaching or classes.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. In respect of the documents specifically created for the Client as part of this Session, the Educator maintains all of the copyright, other intellectual property rights and any other data or material used or subsisting in the Material whether finished or unfinished. Client receives one license for personal use of any content provided by the Educator. Nothing in this Agreement shall transfer ownership of or rights to any intellectual property of the Educator to the Client, nor grant any right or license other than those stated in this Agreement. The Educator reserves the right to immediately remove Client from the Session, without refund, if you are caught violating this intellectual property policy.
7. RECORDING AND REDISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT. Client acknowledges that group training sessions and/or group calls may be recorded. Client also acknowledges that the recordings may be redistributed and/or resold at a later date as part of a separate package sold by the Educator.
8. RELEASE. Company may take photographs, videos, or audio recording during Sessions that Company may use for future commercial or non-commercial purposes. Client agrees and understands that by participating in the Session, Client is consenting to being recorded and photographed and to the use of Client’s likeness, writing, and voice in any media in perpetuity by Company for whatever purpose as Company sees fit.
Client agrees that the Company may use any written statements, images, audio recordings or video recordings of Client obtained while enrolled in a Session. This includes any content Client may publish to social media accounts and online forums as well as any statements, images or recordings, captured about Customer's participation in the Session.
Client waives any right to payment, royalties or any other consideration for Company’s use of such written statements, images, audio recordings and video recordings and Client waives the right to inspect or approve the finished product used by Company. The Company is hereby held harmless and released and forever discharged from all claims, demands, and causes of action which Client, their heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on Client’s behalf or on behalf of the Client estates have or may have by reason of this authorization.
9. NON-DISPARAGEMENT. The Parties agree and accept that the only venue for resolving a dispute shall be in the venue set forth herein below. The Parties agree that they neither will engage in any conduct or communications with a third party, public or private, designed to disparage the other. Neither Client nor any of Client’s associates, employees or affiliates will directly or indirectly, in any capacity or manner, make, express, transmit speak, write, verbalize or otherwise communicate in any way (or cause, further, assist, solicit, encourage, support or participate in any of the foregoing), any remark, comment, message, information, declaration, communication or other statement of any kind, whether verbal, in writing, electronically transferred or otherwise, that might reasonably be construed to be derogatory or critical of, or negative toward, the Educator or any of its programs, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents or representatives.
10. GOOD FAITH. Each party represents and warrants to the other that such party has acted in good faith, and agrees to continue to so act, in the negotiation, execution, delivery, performance, and any termination of this Agreement.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. The information, education, and coaching provided to the Client by the Educator under this Agreement are provided on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations express, implied or statutory; including, without limitation, warranties of quality, performance, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nor are there any warranties created by a course of deal, course of performance or trade usage.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. By using Michelle Befus Yoga services and purchasing this Session, Client accepts any and all risks, foreseeable or non-foreseeable, arising from such transaction. Client agrees that the Educator will not be held liable for any damages of any kind resulting or arising from including but not limited to; direct, indirect, incidental, special, negligent, consequential, or exemplary damages happening from the use or misuse of the Session. Client agrees that use of this Session is at user’s own risk.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If a dispute is not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties to this Agreement, any controversy or dispute to this Agreement will be submitted to the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand and shall take place in Raleigh, North Carolina or via telephone. The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process and shall cooperate with each other to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs, including attorneys’ fees) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate.
14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina within the United States, regardless of the conflict of laws principles thereof.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties, whether written or oral.