Privacy Policy

Basically, we respect your privacy and follow GDPR.

AdvaitAshram, (“we” or “us”) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors to our website. In particular, we want you to know that AdvaitAshram is not in the business of selling, renting or trading email lists with other companies and businesses for marketing purposes. We just don’t do that sort of thing. Below we have provided lots of detailed information on when and why we collect your personal information, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

This policy together with WooCommerce Privacy Policy, MailPoet Privacy Policy and any other documents referred to on it, sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By submitting personal data, you agree to us using your data as follows.

Information we may collect from you:

  1. Information that you provide when emailing us. If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence. We may also ask you for information when you report a problem with our site.
  2. Email and names are collected upon Newsletter subscription and signing up for any free offering in relation to the Newsletter sign up, to be able to send you emails.
  3. Personal data is collected when you place an order in the shop to be able to fulfill the order and send you the required products.

What we do with your information

We keep an email list to send you inspiration, meditations and information about up-coming services and potential promotions.

Personal data is used in order to fulfill your order and send you the required information.

You may ask us to remove your information, and we will always respect your wishes.

We don’t rent or trade email lists with other organizations or businesses.

Where is your information stored

Your information may be maintained, processed and stored safely with Moosend.com & Mightynetworks.com

You are entitled to view, amend, or delete the personal information that we hold.

Changes to this privacy policy

Any changes we make to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. This policy was last reviewed on 5 May 2020 in accordance with GDPR.

Contact

Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be sent to us.

…and

In accordance with GDPR regulations you have the right to know the information we have registered about your person.

Terms & Conditions

General

These Terms & Conditions shall apply to all sales through AdvaitAshram.org hereonby referred to as Advait Ashram , and will exclude application of any deviating general or specific conditions or terms of buyer. No waiver or modification of these Conditions of Sale shall be binding upon Advait Ashram , unless approved in writing by an authorized representative of Advait Ashram .

Price and payment

Every product is shown including tax. On the order form you can see the total price including all fees, taxes, shipping and choose method of payment, Credit card through Paypal (with or without Paypal account).

Policies and Disclaimers

You agree to these by using this website, our social media channels, following our advice in any way, or by making any purchase of our products, services, subscriptions, or offerings.

The services and products provided by Advait Ashram should never be used as a substitute for seeking professional medical care or assistance. Therefore, do not use the impressions given to you via a service and product provided by Advait Ashram to replace any advice that has been given to you by a medical professional.

If you are in need of medical, health, psychological or psychiatric care assistance or consultation, then we ask that you to seek out a licensed medical professional for proper consultation and care. The information provided by Advait Ashram is not medical advice and should not be used as a prescription for your medical needs; it is to be used as assistance on your journey of personal growth.

In purchasing/booking a service or product with Advait Ashram, you agree, as with any information you receive from any source, you alone hold the power of decision-making and are totally and completely responsible for making decisions that affect your life and the outcome of your choices.

 

Participant & Client Agreement

By purchasing/booking a service or product with Advait Ashram , you agree and verify that you, the client:

  1. have voluntarily decided to participate in the service or product and have requested the service or product on your own free will;
  2. understand your service or product with Advait Ashram and cannot be used as a substitute for any type of medical, health, psychological, psychiatric, financial or professional counseling, therapy or treatment;
  3. understand that products and services offered by Advait Ashram cannot guarantee a successful outcome and cannot substitute legal, financial or medical advice;
  4. understand and agree that it is your responsibility to decide whether or not you require professional counselling or medical treatment and should you require such services to seek them on your own as needed;
  5. understand that there may be some things in your appointment, session, product or correspondence with Advait Ashram that do not seem to apply right now but could apply at a future date;
  6. by participating in the service or product with Advait Ashram, you are accepting complete responsibility for your own medical, health, mental, emotional, psychological, spiritual and bodily well-being;
  7. do on behalf of yourself, your assigns, heirs, executors, guardians, and all other legal representatives, hereby release, discharge, waive, and forever relinquish Advait Ashram , including their employees, employers, and any other person associated with Advait Ashram , from any and all known or unknown claims resulting from, arising out of or in any way connected with information you may or may not receive during your voluntary participation in a service or product offered by Advait Ashram . You further agree that under no circumstance(s) will you, or any other person associated with you as a result of your session or consult attempt to present any claims against, prosecute, sue, seek to attach any lien for any purpose including satisfaction of a judgment or other judicial decree, to the property of Advait Ashram, and you hereby waive all claims, demands, compensation, and all actions that you, anyone associated with you or any other participant in the session or consult currently or hereafter may have for any injuries or perceived injuries or perceived or real losses you may suffer or believe to suffer because of or during your participation or involvement in a session or consult resulting from any actions, statements, answers to questions or omissions made by Advait Ashram ;
  8. understand and agree that in the event any claim for damages shall be brought or prosecuted against Advait Ashram or any person associated with Advait Ashram as a result of your actions, omissions, or other act, that you and/or your estate shall indemnify and hold harmless Advait Ashram and all persons associated with Advait Ashram from any and all claims, actions or damages, legal and otherwise, made by you or anyone associated with you including the cost and expense associated with defending such actions or claims;

By joining the events & sessions with Advait Ashram, you agree and verify that you, the client: 

  1. understand that all information provided to you during your event, product, service, subscription, appointment or correspondence is considered confidential and shall not be disclosed except as required by law;
  2. understand the Advaitashram has unrestricted rights to take, store and use my image, name, voice and likeness for written, audio and/or visual presentations on behalf of the organization. I understand that the written, audio and/or visual presentations may be used in print, broadcast and online promotions without restriction, in any format and without remuneration. I acknowledge that I do not own the copyright of the footage or contributions and that the copyright and all other rights in respect of my performance and the footage is hereby assigned to Advaitashram. If I wish to withhold or withdraw this grant of rights before they have been used and published by Advaitashram, I may do so by writing to the organization. 
  3. agree that Advait Ashram can use portions of any feedback sent after the service or product is rendered as a testimonial using first name only and state/country and without revealing any specific information about the session;
  4. agree that Advait Ashram can use portions of your appointment or correspondence for a blog post on their website, without revealing any specific information about your session to sharing the universal message of inspiration and love.
  5. agree to receive occasional future emails from Advait Ashram in the form of a newsletter with special offers, news and other information.
  6. are accepting the terms of this agreement, disclaimer, and liability release, by your own free will while fully comprehending what you are doing and the result and consequences of your actions.
  7. have read this and fully understand this agreement, and understand that by booking a session, service, or purchase a product by Advait Ashram represents signing, accepting and agreeing to all the conditions stated within this agreement and includes a release of all possible liability of Advait Ashram . You, the client, accept and agree to all of these terms and conditions upon booking a service or product with Advait Ashram and waive any legal action against Advait Ashram for the information provided in the session or consult. You, the client, accept full responsibility for all actions, outcomes, and emotions upon and following booking a service or product with a Advait Ashram.

Force Majeure

Advait Ashram is not liable for any non-performance caused by circumstances beyond our control, which directly or indirectly prevents, obstructs or renders production, delivery or freight uneconomical until such obstacle has been removed (force majeure). Such circumstances shall be deemed to include difficulties to procure raw materials as well as other difficulties and disturbances, including but not limited to war, riot, labour conflicts, fire, flood, storm, accident, fuel or power shortages, transportation shortages, obstacles or interruptions regarding transportation at sea and breakdowns or interruptions of any kind as regards to our equipment or facilities, which are deemed necessary for the performance of our agreements’ obligations.

Cancellation & Refunds

All Online Courses and subscription Purchases are Final and Non-Refundable. Once the course/subscription is purchased/accessed, no refund will be granted for any technical reason such as bandwidth issues, loading issues, etc. All online training courses are tested extensively on all types of systems, browsers, and devices. We can assist you to get started with the course, via the support email address stated in the Online Course details, if you are having any trouble.


In case you attend an Online Course and you decide that the content is not what you paid for, you may withdraw from the Online Course by notifying us on the same day of that first session. This is the only condition under which a refund will be granted.
Multiple payments for the same course: In case you have made extra payments for the same course (the same course bought multiple times), a refund will be issued upon request.


If purchasing items through the Site, refund policies, if any, shall be posted on the purchase page(s). If no provision for refunds is explicitly stated, then there shall be no refunds for the product or service after purchase. 

Bookings for live events are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend the event you booked for, you may apply your booking fee to a future Advaitashram event within one year after the start date of the event that you have not attended under these conditions:
For a credit of 100% of your booking fee, you must cancel 120 full days before the start of the event. Otherwise a credit of 80% of your booking fee can be applied as we will already have incurred costs in your name.


If an event is cancelled due to an imposed travel ban, 100% of your payment can be used as credit towards future events of your choosing.
No refund or credit is given if you leave an event early. In the unlikely event that you are asked to leave an immersion early, you are entitled to a prorated refund (the full cost of the immersion minus a 20% deposit and the cost of room and board for the duration of your stay).

Health Disclaimer

Mental Health and Medical Disclaimer

General Information: The information provided on this website, including during our sessions and Kundalini awakening practices, is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Not a Replacement for Professional Help: Our services are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you have or suspect you may have a medical or mental health concern, it is crucial that you seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. Do not disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of information you have received from our website or during our sessions.

Individualized Assessment: The sessions and practices provided are not intended to address specific medical or mental health conditions. The experiences during Kundalini awakening and spiritual practices can be deeply personal and may not be appropriate for individuals with certain medical or psychological conditions. Individualized assessment and guidance are essential for your well-being.

Risk and Responsibility: Participating in Kundalini awakening and spiritual practices carries inherent risks. By engaging in these practices, you assume full responsibility for your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Please consult with a healthcare or mental health professional to determine whether these practices are suitable for your individual circumstances.

Informed Consent: Prior to participating in our sessions and Kundalini awakening practices, you should understand the potential risks and benefits. We recommend obtaining informed consent from a qualified healthcare or mental health provider to ensure you can safely engage in these practices.

Limitation of Liability: Advaitashram and its associated teachers, mentors, and facilitators shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages or any claims or injuries that may result from your use of this website, participation in sessions, or Kundalini awakening practices. Your participation is at your own risk.

Contact a Healthcare Provider: If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, please call your local emergency number or seek immediate medical or mental health assistance. Our services are not intended for emergency situations.

Policy Updates: Advaitashram reserves the right to modify, update, or change this disclaimer at any time. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer periodically to stay informed about any revisions.

By accessing our website and participating in our sessions and Kundalini awakening practices, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this mental health and medical disclaimer.

If you have any questions or concerns about the information provided on this website or during our sessions, please contact us for further clarification.