Hands-on Yoga Assists

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

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Welcome to www.rubberbandmethod.com (“Website”), owned and operated by Rubber Band Method, Inc. (“Rubber Band Method,” “RBM,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a California S-Corporation. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.

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For purposes of these Terms, “Rubber Band Method®” refers to the proprietary hands-on assisting methodology developed by the Company and protected under U.S. trademark law.

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1. Purpose of the Website

The Website provides an e-commerce platform for the sale and distribution of educational content and training programs related to the Rubber Band Method®. Offerings include but are not limited to:

• Audiovisual streaming classes;

• Digital eBooks;

• Scheduled live online interactive sessions; and

• Potential in-person training sessions (subject to availability).

All products and services are provided for educational purposes and are intended to facilitate learning and professional development in the Rubber Band Method®. 

 

All content is educational in nature and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

 

2. Eligibility

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Website.

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3. Purchases and Non-Refundable Policy

All purchases made through this Website are final and non-refundable. By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to dissatisfaction with the product or failure to access or utilize the purchased content within the access period provided. We encourage users to review any free resources and program details available before making a purchase.

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4. Continuing Education Certificates & Yoga Alliance Compliance

Rubber Band Method, Inc. provides optional Continuing Education (CE) hours through Yoga Alliance for eligible courses. CE credit is not automatic. To receive a certificate or to have CE hours reported to Yoga Alliance, you must:

 

• Complete all required course materials;

• Pass any required quizzes or assessments; and

• Submit your course completion to Yoga Alliance for instructor approval.

 

Rubber Band Method, Inc. reserves the right to verify course completion before issuing any certificate or approving CE hours. We do not guarantee certificate issuance if requirements are not met, and we are not responsible for delays or policy changes imposed by Yoga Alliance.

 

A CE certificate reflects course completion only. It does not certify teaching competency or professional licensure.

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5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, and trademarks, is the property of the Company or its licensors and is protected under intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written consent from the Company.

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6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose;

• Interfere with the security or operation of the Website;

• Upload or transmit malicious software or content; or

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.​

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7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website or any products purchased.

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties

All products, services, and content provided through the Website are offered "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Company does not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or harmful components.

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9. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be held responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, labor disputes, governmental actions, or technical failures.

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10. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Agreement

• Mandatory Arbitration: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the use of the Website, or the purchase of any products or services from the Company shall be resolved through binding arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and held in California, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

• Waiver of Class Actions: You agree that all disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action. By using the Website, you waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

• Exceptions: Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if the claim qualifies and does not seek class-wide relief.

• Governing Law: This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and applicable federal arbitration law.

• Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. To exercise this right, you must submit a written opt-out notice through the Contact Page on our Website. Your notice must include your full name, email address, the date you accepted the Terms, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement.

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11. Modification of Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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12. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

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14. Consent to Electronic Signatures

By using this Website, purchasing any products, or otherwise engaging with the services provided by Rubber Band Method, Inc., you acknowledge and agree that:

1. Electronic Agreement is Legally Binding: Your electronic acceptance of these Terms of Use, the Hold Harmless Agreement, and the Privacy Policy constitutes your legally binding agreement to these terms.

2. Use of Click-to-Accept Mechanism: By clicking “I Agree,” checking a box indicating acceptance, or otherwise electronically consenting to these terms, you are providing your electronic signature, which carries the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.

3. Electronic Communications: You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

4. Withdrawal of Consent: If you wish to withdraw your consent to electronic agreements, you must discontinue the use of the Website and its services. Any withdrawal will not affect prior actions taken under previously provided electronic consent.

15. Content Updates and Modifications

Rubber Band Method, Inc. reserves the right to update, revise, improve, or replace any course materials, videos, digital resources, or educational content at any time. These changes may occur to enhance clarity, accuracy, or overall learning quality.

 

While we aim to maintain the integrity of each program, we do not guarantee continued availability of any specific lesson, module, or resource. By purchasing or accessing any RBM content, you acknowledge that curriculum updates are a normal part of maintaining a high-quality educational program.