Terms and Conditions 75 Hour Certificate Program

There are specific requirements and eligibility standards for participants of the 75 hour yoga4cancer Certificate Program. All participants are required to accept the terms and conditions during the registration process, in addition to general Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Waiver of Liability Therefore, upon registration, participants agree to adhere to the following:

Yoga Experience Prerequisite

A minimum of 200 hour yoga training is required for participation in the 75 hour Certificate program. The yoga4cancer Certificate program is an advanced yoga teaching program designed to deepen existing yoga teaching experience to best serve cancer patients and survivors. It is not designed, nor can replace, the value of a +200 hour yoga teacher certification.

Prior yoga teaching experience of at least one year is strongly recommended. Any inquiries regarding eligibility should be sent to info@yoga4cancer.com prior to payment and program registration.

Technical & Online Learning Requirements

This program is conducted fully online and therefore requires experience, understanding and interest in a training that is conducted via computers and the internet. Upon registration, a participant agrees to the following:

    • I understand that I must have access to a computer to participate in the Program. This does not require ownership of a computer but I must have access to a computer through alternative means (such as via cafes, libraries, schools or work).

    • I understand that all aspects of the training must be done while connected to the Internet and often requires significant bandwidth or WIFI strength. If a participants WIFI is found to be sub optimal and causing problems, it is required that a participant find alternative WIFI access points (e.g. internet cafes, increase bandwidth, etc).

    • I agree that my website browser and any associated computer software will be updated according to the providers. Google Chrome is recommended to access the program.
    • I understand that the program is accessible via smart phones, tablets and other devices, but this is not always recommended as some elements or assignments are better completed via a computer (e.g. written assignments).

    • I understand that to participate in this program, I must have experience and understanding of computers. Moreover, I must have a willingness to use technology which might include learning new skills.

    • I confirm that I can record a video of myself teaching (via phone, computer, tablet or camera).

    • I confirm that I can or will learn to upload to that video to cloud-based platform (Vimeo) or drive. This is a requirement for program participation and submission of the required teaching practicum. Instructions are provided to support.

    • I agree to review and use the Technical Assistance Guidance provided. I understand that many issues that are encountered are easily resolved after following guidelines and do not require additional support. I agree that I will review guidance and submit a Support request based on provided tools.

    • I agree that if specific technical support is required and the issue is identified to be unique to my personal computer, internet, software or experience, I will pay an additional fees ($50 per request) for additional administrative support.

Tuition:
 
    • The tuition for the 75 hour yoga4cancer Certificate Program includes the online training program, mentor support and the digital manual. The tuition excludes printing costs for the manual, other materials (including internet or computer costs), yoga props, travel and accommodation. 

    • Tuition costs are set as per Program Registration and your Invoice can be reviewed in My Account.

    • Any discounts including Early Booking Discount must be applied at point of registration and any terms or conditions for the deadline must be achieved.

    • Payment Plan – All payments must be made in full as per the schedule provided upon registration. Access to the program will not be provided before all payments are provided. Details are provided via confirmation page and email. If funds are not available and yoga4cancer must request payment, delays and additional fees will be enforced.

Program Deadlines

Registrations are for individual 6 months programs with required deadlines and timeline. Achievement of the corresponding deadlines per session is required. During the program, we will send 2 emails to encourage progress of students. These will be sent approximately at Week #6 and #8 of the program. (Please note these emails are on top of the weekly program emails to encourage progress.) If these emails receive no response and / or if progress does not improve, no further emails will be sent to the participant. It will be the participants responsibility to update the yoga4cancer Team on status and request a transfer.

All participants agree to the following: 

    • Review the associated Program Curriculum and Live Event schedule as provided in Program Confirmation and in the Program Orientation.

    • Achieve deadlines specifically the Practicum Deadline and Program Ending Deadline.

If a participant fails to achieve the Practicum Deadline, the trainee will be provided the option to transfer and removed from the current program. There is a transfer fee required. Review Program Transfers below for more details.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be made in writing to info@yoga4cancer.com according to the following conditions: 

    • Cancellations submitted more than 15 days prior to the start of the Program including the Program Orientation will be granted a full refund, less a $150 administration & transaction fee.

    • Cancellations submitted 15 days or less and prior to the start of the Program including the Program Orientation will be granted a refund, less a $250 administration & transaction fees.

    • Cancellation after the start of the Program including the Program Orientation are NOT allowed for any reason. Please see ‘Program Transfers’ below.

Refunds will be provided via the merchant that was used upon registration and purchase. In rare occasions this is not possible, alternative ways to refund will be identified. Timeline and terms of refund are set by the merchant.

Program Transfers

Our goal is to help individuals achieve certification and go out to safely and effectively support cancer survivors. We recognize and know that often both personal and professional challenges can impact well-intended training plans. So, we provide Program Transfer option.

However, transfers students require both administration and technical support. The transfer fee covers these expenses. That fee is $250 for any transfers and is required to secure right to transfer. Below details program transfer requirements: 

    • Program transfer requests must be submitted to the yoga4cancer Team with the following information: 1) reasons for transferring; 2) request of new program and agreement to deadlines of the new session; 3) confirmation and understanding of the Transfer Fee.

    • This Program Transfer request must be submitted to the yoga4cancer team PRIOR to the completion of the Program.

    • Approval of the transfer is up to the sole discretion of the yoga4cancer Team. Some restrictions between programs exist.

    • If the Program Transfer is approved, the participant is required to pay the transfer fee and any difference in tuition for the new program prior to start of the new program.

    • Transferring between programs can have an impact on access to the program content.

    • If the transfer request is for a program that has yet to open registration, participants are responsible for contacting yoga4cancer prior to the start of the requested program.

    • A transfer is only allowed once.

Program Changes or Cancellations by yoga4cancer or Partner:

In cases of extreme circumstances, yoga4cancer might be forced to reschedule, change or cancel a program. Cancellation will only occur if all other options have been exhausted. 

    • For program changes or rescheduling, yoga4cancer will provide clear explanation of the reason for the change and provide at least one option to enable participants to complete their program and gain certification. Any option will be sent via email and posted to the website. If more than one option is provided, participants must confirm agreement by provided deadlines or yoga4cancer will automatically assign an option. Participants of the program must adhere to all communicated program deadlines and scheduling. If inquiries are submitted to program administrators, achieving program deadlines shall not rely on waiting for a response. Delayed responses to communications from students is not a reason for failure to achieve program schedule or deadlines.

    • If the program has not started and cancellation is required, the student will receive a full refund.

    • If the program has started and cancellation without rescheduling option is required, student will be provided a partial refund based on the individual’s program progress.

Certification Requirements

Our commitment is to ensure that all certified yoga4cancer teachers can provide a safe and effective Oncology Yoga intervention. Our program is designed to help anyone achieve that requirement and be successful.

The Video Practicum assignment allows yoga4cancer to verify the skills, safety and efficacy of any teacher in training. Successful approval of the practicum submission is required to gain certification. Our mentors provide specific guidance and feedback to all participants and sometimes require a resubmission of the Practicum.

On occasions, a resubmission is not successful and additional support is recommended to the teacher in training. This additional support is individual specific and often will incur additional fees. Our goal is always to support the participant to gain certification and ensure the safety of the cancer survivors we collectively serve.

Please note that an unsuccessful practicum is not the only reason an individual might not successfully achieve certification with yoga4cancer. In rare occasions, there might be other reasons that cause the yoga4cancer Mentors and Team to evaluate an individual as lacking in the skills and experience to provide a safe and effective Oncology Yoga classes, sessions and interventions. yoga4cancer will also try to provide alternatives and / or additional support in all cases.

The Certification process and status is up to the sole discretion of the yoga4cancer Team.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Programs

Intellectual honesty and comprehension of the material is vital to our mission. Our goal is to ensure our teachers have the understanding of both cancer and yoga to provide safe and effective Oncology Yoga interventions to cancer patients and survivors. Therefore, all work submitted in this program must be your own. You may not engage in unauthorized collaboration or make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We have a zero tolerance approach. If we identify that AI is used in an assignment, we will immediately alert the student, provide examples and the individual will be removed from the program. They will have a chance to appeal the decision and transfer (including the above fee) to another program.

We will endeavor to review this policy as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve. For now, our goal is to ensure comprehensive and intellectual integrity of our program and community.

 Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement

The use of any information provided in the following video is solely at your own risk, and Yoga4Cancer, LLC and / or Yoga4Cancer Foundation, Inc will not be responsible for any harm or injury you incur as a result of such use. Talk to your licensed medical provider before beginning this yoga program. The information in the following video is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard, avoid or delay seeking medical advice for any reason. Treat yourself with kindness and listen to your body to avoid injury. Read here for the full Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement

The brands, names, logos, trade names, trademarks, service marks and other distinctive identifications (collectively “Marks”), including, without limitation, “Yoga 4 Cancer” and “y4c” are the trademarks and intellectual property of and proprietary to Yoga 4 Cancer, LLC. Certified teachers and participants of the program do not reserve any right to use any of these Marks or any marks confusingly similar thereto for any purpose without the expressed prior written consent of Yoga 4 Cancer, LLC. Such consent shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of Yoga 4 Cancer, LLC. Guidance on pre-approved usage of marks shall be provided to successful graduates of the program. Additional uses must be approved in writing by Yoga 4 Cancer by emailing info@yoga4cancer.com .

Participants of the training program understand and have agreed that all y4c Teacher Training materials, including but not limited to the manual, exercises and online content, are under copyright protection and cannot be reproduced in any form except by prior permission from Yoga 4 Cancer, LLC. Failure to comply may result in legal action. All requests must be sent with full details to info@yoga4cancer.com .

Data Protection:

The Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Yoga 4 Cancer, Yoga 4 Cancer Foundation or any of its Affiliates may process sensitive personal data about the Participant including email address and contact details. The Participant hereby gives his or her explicit consent to the Company to process any such personal and/or sensitive data. The Participant also hereby provides explicit consent to the Company to transfer any such personal and/or sensitive data outside of the country in which he or she is providing services. Yoga 4 Cancer and any of its Affiliates will not sell or distribute personal data outside the execution of the core business requirements of Yoga 4 Cancer.

Medical Disclaimer:

The yoga4cancer Teacher Training Programs contain text, graphics, images, and other content (collectively “Content”), which are for informational purposes only. Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. A qualified health care professional should be consulted for medical advice and answers to personal health questions. This y4c Teacher Training Program does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine.

Disclosures:

FINANCIAL:  Tari Prinster is compensated by the Yoga4Cancer organization as a clinical specialist and instructor.

NON-FINANCIAL:  Tari Prinster is an author of Yoga For Cancer: A guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity and improving recovery for cancer survivors.

Note: Changes to these terms are made with/without prior acknowledgement.