Terms of Use

Inner Forest School Terms of Use

Effective Date: 29 May 2024

Any advice or other materials contained in our Website are intended for general information purposes only. They are not intended to be relied upon and are not a substitute for professional medical advice based on your individual condition and circumstances. The advice and other materials we make available are intended to support the relationship between you and your healthcare providers and not replace it. We are not liable or responsible for any consequences of your having read or been told about such advice or other materials as you assume full responsibility for your decisions and actions. In particular, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representation or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the advice, other materials and information published as part of the Website.

Acknowledgment

Welcome to the Inner Forest School (“we”, “us” or “our”) a website specialised in providing contents on the topics of meditation, mindfulness, wellbeing, and spirituality which may include, but are not limited to, trainings, courses, audio or video files, templates and scripts, or other curriculum assets and resources (the “Contents”). Our goal is to reconnect people with the wonder and wisdom of the natural world all around and within them. (the “Services”).

These terms of use (the “Terms”) apply to all users and others who access and use our website: www.innerforestschool.thinkific.com (the “Website”).

By using the Website, you agree to these Terms. Your continued use of the Services will confirm your acceptance of these Terms.

You are accepting and agreeing to these Terms on behalf of yourself or the entity that you represent in connection with the use the Website. If you are using the Website on behalf of another person or entity, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on that person, or entity’s behalf and that such person or entity agrees to be responsible to us if you or the other person or entity violates these Terms.

BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU AFFIRM THAT YOU ARE OF LEGAL AGE TO ENTER INTO THE TERMS. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via an email at [email protected]. For additional contact information, please, see Section 19 of these Terms.

1. Description of Services

The Inner Forest School is a website specialised in providing contents on the topics of meditation, mindfulness, wellbeing, and hypnosis which may include, but are not limited to, trainings, courses, audio or video files, templates and scripts, or other curriculum assets and resources. From time to time and without prior notice to you, we may change, expand, and improve the Website. We may also, at any time, cease to continue operating part or all of the Website or selectively disable certain features. Your use of the Website does not entitle you to the continued provision or availability of it. Any modification or elimination of the Website or any particular features will be done at our sole discretion.

2. Course Access, Refund, and Renewal Clause

Upon registration and full payment for any course, users are granted access to the course materials and content for a period of 365 calendar days from the date of registration. At the end of this period, access to the course materials will automatically expire, and users will no longer have access to the content. To regain access to the course after the 365-day period has ended, users must re-enroll and pay the then-current course fee.

No extensions or exceptions to the 365-day access period will be provided, except in cases where explicitly specified in a separate written agreement.

Except when required by law, fees paid for courses and any other products or services are non-refundable. Certain refund requests may be considered by us on a case-by-case basis and granted at our sole discretion.

3. Subscriptions

3.1 Subscription Period

The Services or some parts of the Services are available only with a paid subscription. You will be billed in advance on a recurring and periodic basis (such as daily, weekly, monthly or annually), depending on the type of subscription plan you select when purchasing the subscription. At the end of each period, your subscription will automatically renew under the exact same conditions unless you cancel it or we cancel it.

3.2 Subscription Cancellations

You may cancel your subscription renewal either through your account settings page or by contacting us. You will not receive a refund for the fees you already paid for your current subscription period and you will be able to access the Services until the end of your current subscription period.

3.3 Billing

You shall provide us with accurate and complete billing information including full name, address, state, zip code, telephone number, and a valid payment method information. Should automatic billing fail to occur for any reason, we will issue an electronic invoice indicating that you must proceed manually, within a certain deadline date, with the full payment corresponding to the billing period as indicated on the invoice.

3.4 Fee Changes

We, in its sole discretion and at any time, may modify the subscription fees. Any subscription fee change will become effective at the end of the then-current subscription period. We will provide you with reasonable prior notice of any change in subscription fees to give you an opportunity to terminate your subscription before such change becomes effective. Your continued use of the Services after the subscription fee change comes into effect constitutes your agreement to pay the modified subscription fee amount.

3.5 Refunds

Except when required by law, paid subscription fees are non-refundable. Certain refund requests for subscriptions may be considered by us on a case-by-case basis and granted at our sole discretion.

3.6 Free Trial

We may, at our sole discretion, offer a subscription with a free trial for a limited period of time. You may be required to enter your billing information in order to sign up for the free trial. If you do enter your billing information when signing up for a free trial, you will not be charged by us until the free trial has expired. On the last day of the free trial period, unless you cancelled your subscription, you will be automatically changed the applicable subscription fees for the type of subscription you have selected. At any time and without notice, we reserve the right to (i) modify the terms and conditions of the free trial offer, or (ii) cancel such free trial offer.

4. Eligibility

General age limitation. You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Services. If you are aware of anyone younger than 18 using the Services, please contact us at [email protected] (for additional contact information, please, see Section 19 of these Terms and we will take reasonable steps to preclude such person from use).

You represent and warrant that you have not been previously suspended or removed from using the Website. You further agree to use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws and to provide only true and accurate information to us. The Services are not available to any users previously prohibited from using it.

5. User Accounts and Account Security

The Services features or functionalities will require you to register an account with us (“Account”). By creating an Account, you agree to: (i) provide accurate, current, and complete information for your Account, (ii) maintain and promptly update, as necessary, your Account information, (iii) maintain the security of your Account login information, (iv) be responsible for all activity that occurs via your account even if that activity is not by you or is without your knowledge or consent, and (v) immediately notify us if you discover or otherwise suspect any security breaches related to your Account. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, security and control of your Account login information and for all activities that occur in your Account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above requirements.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Services and for any activities or actions under your password, whether your password is with our Services or a third-party social media service. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You may not use as a username the name of another person or entity or that is not lawfully available for use, a name or trademark that is subject to any rights of another person or entity other than you without appropriate authorization, or a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR THIRD-PARTY ACCOUNTS IS GOVERNED SOLELY BY YOUR AGREEMENT(S) WITH SUCH THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS.

6. Privacy

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, process and transfer information about you when you use the Website. Transfer and storage of information about you, whilst you use the Website, is governed by our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy.

7. Prohibited Conduct and Content

General rules. You will not violate any applicable contract, intellectual property law, any other applicable law or other third-party rights, and you are solely responsible for all activity that occur while using the Website.

You agree that you will not and you will not assist or permit any third party to:

Copy, store, reproduce, transmit, modify, alter, reverse-engineer, emulate, de-compile, or disassemble the Website in any way, or create derivative works of the Services;
Use the Website or any part of it to create any tool or software product that can be used to create software applications of any nature whatsoever;
Rent, lease, loan, make available to the public, sell or distribute the Services in whole or in part;
Tamper with the Website or circumvent any technology used by us or our licensors to protect any content accessible through the Website;
Circumvent any territorial restrictions applied to the Website;
To display, mirror or frame the Website, or any individual element within the Website, the name, any trademark, logo or other proprietary information without our express written consent.
To use any meta tags or other hidden text or metadata utilizing our trademark, logo URL, product or services name without our express written consent.
To copy, modify, host, stream, sublicense, or resell our Services.
To encourage, assist or enable any other party to do any of the foregoing.

You may not make the Services available to the public. The Services made available (in whole or in part) are owned by the Inner Forest School or its licensors and your use of them must be in accordance with these Terms.

We have the right to monitor your use of the Services to ensure compliance with these Terms, and to comply with applicable law or other legal requirements. We have the right to investigate violations of these Terms or conduct that affects the Services. We may also consult and cooperate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who violate the applicable law.

We reserve the right to, in our discretion and at any time, suspend or discontinue the Services, introduce new features or impose limitations on certain features, or restrict access to the Services.

8. Intellectual Property

The Services and its original Content, features and functionality are and will remain our property. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other European and international laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of the Company.

9. Feedback

We welcome any your feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, original or creative materials or other information you submit about the Services (collectively, “Feedback”). You can submit Feedback by contacting us at [email protected] or otherwise, for additional contact details please see Section 19 of these Terms. Your Feedback is non-confidential and will become our sole property once submitted to us. We will own exclusive rights, including, without limitation, all intellectual property rights, in and to your Feedback and will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of your Feedback for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You also have the right to amend and supplement your Feedback to us, which we will consider to provide accurate information to other users about The Website user experience. If we decide to make your Feedback public, we will not use any of your personal data, unless you explicitly consent to it.

10. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and each of our respective officers, directors, agents, partners and employees (individually and collectively, “Company Parties”) from and against any loss, liability, claim, demand, damages, expenses or costs (“Claims”) arising out of or related to (i) your use of the Website; (ii) your Feedback; (iii) your violation of these Terms; (iv) your violation, misappropriation or infringement of any rights of another (including intellectual property rights or privacy rights); and (v) your conduct in connection with the Webiste. You agree to promptly notify the Company Parties of any third-party claims, cooperate with the Company Parties in defending such claims and pay all fees, costs and expenses associated with defending such claims (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees). You also agree that the Company Parties will have control of the defense or settlement of any third-party claims. This indemnity is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other indemnities set forth in a written agreement between you and us or the other Company Parties.

11. Disclaimers

We do not control, endorse or take responsibility for any third-party content available on or linked to the Website. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Website and the Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. In addition, we do not represent or warrant that the Website and the Services are accurate, complete, reliable, current, error-free or free of viruses or harmful components. You assume the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Services within your use.

12. Limitation of Liability

We will not be liable to you under any theory of liability — whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, warranty, or otherwise — for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, punitive or special damages or lost profits, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, regardless of the form of the action, is limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to use the Services. In no event will our total liability arising out of or in connection with these Terms or from the use of or inability to use the Services exceed the amounts you have paid to use the Website paid features. The exclusion and limitations of damages set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between us and you.

The limitations set forth in this Section will not limit or exclude liability for fraud or our intentional misconduct for any other matters in which liability cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. Additionally, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

13. Release

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you release us from responsibility, liability, claims, demands, and/or damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown (including, but not limited to, claims of negligence), arising out of or related to disputes between the users and the acts or omissions of third parties.

14. Dispute Resolution

All disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms will be first resolved through contacting the Company by sending an e-mail to the following address: [email protected] (subject: "Complaint"), or by letter sent to the registered office of the Inner Forest School, indicated in Section 19. In case that the customer service complaint request is unsuccessful, the user may submit the dispute between him and us to a mediator who will try, in total independence and impartiality, to reconcile the parties to reach an amicable solution.

The European Commission has also created an online platform for resolving disputes ("ODR platform") between businesses and consumers. The ODR platform can be accessed at ec.europa.eu/consumatori/odr/. We are free to decide whether or not to participate in a dispute resolution proceeding before the arbitration board of Stockholm. It is also our faculty, in the event that we take part in a mediation procedure, to accept or reject what is proposed. In the absence of an amicable agreement, any dispute relating to the application of these general conditions of sale and their interpretation, their execution will be resolved in the courts of Stockholm.

15. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law rules or principles (whether Sweden or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. However, some countries (including those in the European Union) have laws that require agreements to be governed by the local laws of the user's country. This paragraph doesn’t override those laws.

Any dispute between you and us that is not subject to arbitration will be resolved in the courts of Stockholm.

16. Right to Refuse Service

We may close, suspend or limit your access to the Website without reason. Without limiting the foregoing, we may close, suspend or limit your access to the Website:

if we determine that you have breached, or are acting in breach of these Terms;
if we determine that you have infringed legal rights (resulting in actual or potential claims), including infringing Intellectual Property Rights;
if we determine that you have engaged, or are engaging, in fraudulent, or illegal activities;
you do not respond to account verification requests;
you do not complete account verification when requested;
to manage any risk of loss to us, a user, or any other person; or for any other reasons.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may make changes to these Terms from time to time. If we make changes, we will post the amended Terms and update the “Effective date” above. In case we make substantial changes to the Terms (including the changes which might affect your rights), we will always notify you. If you do not agree to the amended terms, you must stop using the Services. Your continued use of the Services after we provide the notice will imply your acceptance of those changes.

18. Termination

We reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to terminate your right to use the Services. We are not responsible for any loss or harm related to your inability to use the Services. Upon any termination, discontinuation or cancellation of the Services, all provisions of these Terms, which by their nature should survive, will survive, including without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability and dispute resolution provisions.

19. Contact us

General contact details. If you have any questions about this Terms, please contact us via email at [email protected] or our mailing address:

Gillian Florence Sanger

Flassbro Jonstorp 2

64296 Malmköping

Sweden

20. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us relating to the Services and your use of the Services, and these Terms supersede and replace any and all prior oral or written understandings or agreements between us and you relating to the Services and your use of the Services.
The language of these Terms is the English language only.
You hereby irrevocably waive any law applicable to you requiring that these Terms shall be localized to meet your language (as well as any other localization requirements) or requiring a delivery or retention of non-electronic records.
The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by our duly authorized representative.
Except as expressly set forth in these Terms, the exercise by either party of any of its remedies under these Terms will be without prejudice to its other remedies under these Terms or otherwise.
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid and unenforceable (either by a mediator, ORD platform or arbitrator appointed pursuant to the terms of the Dispute Resolution; above or by court of competent jurisdiction), that provision will be enforceable to the maximum extent permissible and the other provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. The Section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
Except as otherwise provided herein, these Terms are intended solely for the benefit of you and us and are not intended to confer third party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity.
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer your rights under these Terms, without such consent, will be null and of no effect. We may freely assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns.

LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR NATURE MEDITATION SCRIPTS

This License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Inner Forest School/Gillian Florence Sanger ("Licensor") and the purchaser ("Licensee") of the Nature Meditation Scripts package ("Scripts"). By purchasing and using the Scripts, Licensee agrees to the following terms and conditions:

1. Grant of License

Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Scripts under the following conditions:

(a) Permitted Uses:

Licensee may use the Scripts in their teachings, sessions, or courses, including live or recorded offerings, conducted in-person or online.
Licensee may adapt or modify the Scripts to suit their teaching style or audience, provided such modifications remain subject to the terms of this Agreement.

(b) Prohibited Uses:

Licensee may not sell, sublicense, or distribute the Scripts in written, digital, or any other form, whether in their original or modified state.
Licensee may not include the Scripts in any published work or product intended for resale or distribution.

2. Intellectual Property

The Scripts are the intellectual property of the Licensor. This Agreement does not transfer ownership of the Scripts to the Licensee. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by the Licensor.

3. Term and Termination

(a) Term: This license is granted in perpetuity unless terminated as outlined below.

(b) Termination:

Licensor may terminate this Agreement if Licensee violates any of its terms.
Upon termination, Licensee must immediately cease all use of the Scripts and destroy any copies in their possession.

4. Indemnification

Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from or related to Licensee’s use of the Scripts.

5. Liability

Licensor makes no guarantees regarding the suitability or effectiveness of the Scripts for Licensee’s purposes. Licensor shall not be held liable for any outcomes, losses, or damages resulting from the use of the Scripts.

6. Confidentiality

Licensee agrees to treat the Scripts as confidential and not disclose or share them with any third party without the prior written consent of the Licensor.

7. Miscellaneous

(a) Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Stockholm.

(b) Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Licensor and Licensee with respect to the Scripts and supersedes all prior understandings.

(d) Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

(e) No Waiver: The failure of Licensor to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

By purchasing the Scripts, Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

ADDITIONAL TERMS FOR THE GUIDED IMAGERY TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSE

By participating in the Guided Imagery Teacher Certification Program (the “Program”) offered by Gillian Florence Sanger and the Inner Forest School, you (“the Participant”) acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1.Educational Purposes Only: The Program is designed for educational and personal development purposes. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content provided is not intended to replace professional healthcare or mental health support nor does it teach the Participant to offer anything that replaces professional healthcare or mental health support.

2. Personal Responsibility: You understand and agree that your participation in the Program is voluntary and that you are solely responsible for how you choose to apply the teachings in your personal or professional life. You assume full responsibility for any outcomes that may result from your use or dissemination of the practices, tools, or techniques shared.

3. No Guarantee of Results: While the Program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in Guided Imagery facilitation, we make no guarantees regarding specific results, income, business success, or client outcomes following certification.

4. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that Gillian Florence Sanger and the Inner Forest School, along with any of their affiliates, instructors, guest speakers, or assistants, shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your participation in the Program or from your use of the material in any professional setting.

5. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gillian Florence Sanger, the Inner Forest School, and all associated individuals from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your actions, business practices, or facilitation of Guided Imagery sessions with others.

6. Use of Certification: Upon successful completion of the Program, you may refer to yourself as a Certified Guided Imagery Teacher through the Inner Forest School. However, this certification does not license you to practice psychotherapy or any form of regulated healthcare unless you already hold such a license.

7. Intellectual Property: All materials provided in the Program are the intellectual property of Gillian Florence Sanger and/or the Inner Forest School. You may use these materials for your personal and professional growth, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or teach them as your own without express written permission.

Exception: You can lead any of the written meditation scripts for your clients as if they were your own, but you cannot sell or distribute these scripts in written form.

8. Scope of Practice: You agree to facilitate Guided Imagery sessions within the scope of your competence and training, and to refer clients to appropriate licensed professionals when their needs exceed your qualifications.

9. Legal Jurisdiction This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, and any disputes shall be resolved through the appropriate legal channels in that jurisdiction.

Inner Forest School
Gillian Florence Sanger
Flassbro Jonstorp 2
64296 Malmköping
Sweden