TERMS AND CONDITIONS

People who register for any virtual gatherings or online events with Vanessa Loder and Guest Teachers, including “Bringing Calm to COVID,” agree to these General Terms of Use:

By participating in this virtual event, you consent to audio and video recording of the event and grant the event organizer full rights to use the video and audio resulting from the event, including any reproductions or adaptations. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to publish the recording online via platforms such as YouTube or Facebook, or websites of the organizer and/or scheduled speakers.

You release the event organizer and other persons affiliated with the event from any liability connected with the recording or online publication of the event. By participating in the event, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with the online publication of the recorded event. You also waive any right to inspect or approve the video or audio recording.

If you have any questions, please contact the event organizer.

People who register for any courses or online events with Vanessa Loder agree to these General Terms of Use:

I am 18 or older.

I understand that this is an educational program – not treatment for any physical or mental health condition, and not a substitute for professional care – and that no promises are offered as to what I get out of it or how it affects me. I take responsibility for my own experience in the program, and I am able to manage my reactions TO it on my own. I understand that Vanessa Loder and her staff do not have a professional relationship with me.

In particular, I understand that this program is not appropriate for everyone, and that some people are disturbed or distressed by practices such as mindfulness or meditation, especially if there are underlying issues with mood disorders, trauma, dissociation, or psychosis. I understand that a person with a history of bipolar disorder, complex PTSD, borderline personality, or dissociative or psychotic mental processes should not do this program, and I do not have these conditions.

I understand that any information conveyed to Vanessa Loder in the context of the program may be read by members of her staff. I also recognize that information that I post in discussion threads or otherwise communicate to other participants might be shared by them with others. Overall, I understand that no promise of confidentiality is given to me regarding information I communicate related to this program.

I recognize that all editorial content and graphics in the programs are copyrighted by Vanessa Loder, who reserves all rights.

I will not share my username and password with others, and I recognize that my account may be suspended if more than one person uses my username to log in to the program. I understand that I may be de-registered from the program if I violate these Terms of Use.