Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025

Terms of Use

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Institute for Conscious Being website or registering for our events, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

The Institute for Conscious Being provides spiritual education, retreats, workshops, and related materials focused on consciousness development and the Enneagram. Our services include in-person and online events, educational content, and community resources.

3. Registration and Payment

Event registration requires full payment unless otherwise specified. All fees are non-refundable except as outlined in our cancellation policy below. Payment processing is handled through secure third-party providers. You are responsible for providing accurate billing information.

4. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please check each event for its cancellation policy as it is generally determined by the host facility.

Our Cancellations:
If we cancel an event, you will receive a full refund or credit toward a future event. We are not responsible for travel expenses, accommodations, or other costs you may incur.

5. Event Policies

Attendance at our events is voluntary. Participants engage in spiritual and psychological exploration at their own risk. Our programs are educational and experiential, not therapy or medical treatment. If you have serious mental health concerns, please consult appropriate professionals. Photography and recording may occur during events for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to such use unless you notify us otherwise.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on our website and in our programs, including text, graphics, logos, and materials, is owned by the Institute for Conscious Being and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

7. User Conduct

You agree to use our services respectfully and lawfully. Prohibited conduct includes harassment of other participants, disruption of events, sharing confidential information disclosed by others, or any behavior that violates the sacred container of our programs.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our programs are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee specific outcomes or results from participation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services or attendance at our events. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service or event.

9. Health and Safety

You represent that you are physically and emotionally capable of participating in our programs. You agree to inform us of any conditions that might affect your participation. You participate at your own risk and release us from liability for injuries or health issues that may arise.

10. Privacy and Confidentiality

We maintain confidentiality of personal information shared during our programs. Participants are expected to respect the privacy of others and not share personal information disclosed in group settings.

11. Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, government actions, or public health emergencies. In such cases, we will work with participants to reschedule or provide alternative arrangements when possible.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of Alabama. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Birmingham, Alabama under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except for claims under $1,000 which may be resolved in small claims court.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

The Institute for Conscious Being 

1115 Leighton Ave

Anniston, Alabama, 36207

United States 

info@theicb.org
 

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