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Terms of Use for Academy of Spirit (Modified for GDPR/DPA 2018 Applicability)

Effective Date: April 24, 2025 Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Welcome to the Academy of Spirit website (the “Site”), operated by [Your Full Name or Registered Business Name] (“Academy of Spirit,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Site and Services, particularly for users residing within the European Union (“EU”) and the Republic of Ireland.

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using the Services, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms and our comprehensive Privacy Policy, found at [Link to Your GDPR/DPA Compliant Privacy Policy] and incorporated herein by reference. Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Services.

1. Eligibility The Services are generally intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. For users residing in the EU/Ireland, you must be at least 16 years old (or the age of digital consent applicable in your country) to provide consent for the processing of your personal data. If you are under the required age, you must obtain parental or guardian consent. [Legal review needed to confirm age threshold and parental consent mechanisms required under GDPR/DPA 2018 for your specific service]. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable age requirements.

2. Changes to the Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms. We will provide notice of material changes (e.g., via email or a notice on our Site) and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after revisions become effective signifies your acceptance, provided that changes affecting your data rights will comply with applicable data protection laws.

3. Accessing the Services and Account Security Accessing certain Services requires account creation. You agree to provide accurate information and maintain the security of your account. You are responsible for all activities under your account. Please refer to our Privacy Policy [Link to Privacy Policy] for details on how we process account information.  

4. Course Enrollment, Payment, and Refunds

  • Enrollment & Payment: Fees are required for course access. [Detail payment terms].
  • Refunds: [Clearly State Your Refund Policy, ensuring it complies with EU consumer rights directives if applicable].
  • Lifetime Access: [Define clearly, as before, ensuring definition doesn't conflict with data retention principles under GDPR - e.g., data needed for access will be retained only as long as necessary/the service exists].

5. Intellectual Property Rights Content remains the property of Academy of Spirit or licensors. You receive a limited, personal, non-commercial license to use enrolled course materials. Restrictions on reproduction, distribution, sharing, etc., apply.

6. User Conduct and Community Guidelines You agree to lawful and respectful use of the Services. Prohibited conduct includes illegal activities, harassment, spam, infringement of rights, etc. [Link/List Community Guidelines]. We may process personal data related to user conduct (e.g., moderation) as detailed in our Privacy Policy [Link to Privacy Policy].

7. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data (GDPR/DPA 2018) As a user, particularly if you are in the EU/Ireland, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under GDPR and the DPA 2018. These include the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Please refer to our Privacy Policy [Link to Your GDPR/DPA Compliant Privacy Policy] for a detailed explanation of your rights and how to exercise them.

8. Disclaimers

  • For Educational and Informational Purposes Only: Content is not professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Consult qualified professionals.
  • No Professional-Client Relationship: Use does not create such a relationship.
  • No Guarantees: Results from spiritual practices/courses vary and are not guaranteed.
  • “As Is” Basis: Services provided “as is” without warranties, subject to consumer rights mandated by law.

9. Limitation of Liability [This section requires careful legal review under Irish/EU law. Liability limitations must not override statutory rights or protections for consumers or data subjects under GDPR/DPA 2018. Standard clauses may need significant modification. Seek legal counsel.] Generally, liability will be limited to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law, potentially capped at fees paid, but excluding liability for breaches of data protection law or other areas where liability cannot be legally excluded.

10. Indemnification [Review with legal counsel to ensure scope is reasonable and compliant under Irish/EU law]. You agree to indemnify Academy of Spirit against claims arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services, within the limits permitted by law.

11. Privacy and Data Protection Our collection, processing, and protection of your personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy [Link to Your GDPR/DPA Compliant Privacy Policy], which complies with GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. This policy details the types of data collected, the purposes and legal bases for processing, data retention periods, security measures, data transfer mechanisms (if applicable, e.g., transfers outside the EU/EEA), and your rights as a data subject.

12. Termination We may terminate/suspend access for breach of Terms. You may terminate your account [Procedure]. Termination affects your access to Services but does not automatically erase all personal data; data retention is governed by our Privacy Policy and legal obligations. Your data subject rights (e.g., erasure request) persist post-termination, subject to legal limitations.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution [CRITICAL LEGAL REVIEW REQUIRED. This is complex due to your potential location (Philippines) vs. user location (EU/Ireland) and GDPR/DPA requirements.]

  • For users residing in Ireland/EU: These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with Irish law / [Specify relevant EU Member State Law if targeting a specific country], without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection provisions applicable in your country of residence.
  • Jurisdiction: You have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your place of residence within the EU or the courts of Ireland [Confirm with legal counsel].
  • Data Protection Complaints: Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes GDPR. In Ireland, the supervisory authority is the Data Protection Commission (DPC) [Provide DPC contact info or link if desired].  
  • Online Dispute Resolution (EU): For consumers in the EU, the European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform (ODR): [Link to EU ODR Platform - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr].
  • [For non-EU users, you might retain the original Philippine law clause, but this dual approach MUST be reviewed by legal counsel for enforceability and clarity.]

14. Entire Agreement These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Academy of Spirit regarding the Services.

15. Contact Information For questions about these Terms or our data protection practices, please contact us at: [Your Contact Email Address] [Link to Contact Form, if applicable] [Your Business Address, if applicable] [If applicable, Data Protection Officer Contact Details - specify if appointed