Terms, Conditions and Policies

Website Disclaimer
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The YAA does not favour, promote or recommend any particular method, teacher, or yoga discipline represented on this website.

The YAA is not responsible for information that comes from external sources that is contained in this website.

The YAA is not responsible for an individual’s choice of teacher.

Liability Waiver for YAA Workshops and Classes
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Release of Liability Waiver – Online and In-Person Workshops and Classes

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in The Yoga Association of Alberta’s (YAA) programs, related events and activities, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

1. I am aware that the risks of injury and illness (for example, COVID-19, etc.) are possible when participating in in-person programs. Personal discipline, following particular rules and proper equipment may reduce these risks; and,
2. to my knowledge I have not been exposed to any serious infectious disease likely to cause a public health risk to those I am in close contact with, e.g., COVID-19, in the past 14 days and am taking reasonable steps to avoid being exposed; and,
3. I agree to comply with the programs’ safety policies and procedures and I am aware that the YAA reserves the right to refuse or revoke my registration or participation in these programs at any time for any justifiable reason; and,
4. for online classes, I fully understand that I am participating in unsupervised, guided, online classes at my own risk. The risks of injury from the activities involved in online programs are possible, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of injury and illness do exist; and,
5. I believe that I am in reasonable physical condition and I shall inform the instructors of any medical or psychological conditions, injuries, or limitations (including known or suspected pregnancy), both past and present that may affect my ability to participate in the programs; and,
6. I understand, accept and consent to reasonable verbal or physical adjustments as deemed necessary by the instructor. I agree to follow instructions carefully and to immediately stop any activity that causes me any unacceptable discomfort, emotional distress or pain, even if I am instructed to do so by the instructor. I will report this to the instructor immediately; and,
7. I knowingly and freely assume all physical and legal risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of The Yoga Association of Alberta, providers, or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and
8. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and indemnify The Yoga Association of Alberta, their officers, directors, officials, agents, members, instructors, assistants, and/or employees, staff, other participants, contractors, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, (collectively referred to as “Providers”) with respect to any and all injury (physical, emotional or mental), illness and exposure to illness, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the providers or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and,
9. I have read this release of liability and fully understand that these program activities have inherent risks involved, and I am fully aware of the nature of these risks, but waive rights, claims, cause of action, etc. as heretofore enumerated, and do hereby assume the risk and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

YAA Workshop and Classes Fees and Cancellation Policy
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Registration: Registration with full payment to the YAA office is required in advance for all YAA workshops, TTP classes, retreats, etc. All workshops $80 or over require up-to-date Full YAA Membership.

Transfers: Transfer of your registration payment to another participant is not permitted.

Cancellations: There are no refunds for cancellations received within two weeks prior to any YAA event. Cancellation fees will apply when cancellations are received more than two weeks prior to the YAA event, in which case you MAY qualify for an 80% refund if your space can be filled by another registrant. Cancellation due to illness (with a doctor’s note), or due to unforeseen emergencies, MAY qualify for a refund depending on circumstances and the overall event budget, which can only be evaluated after conclusion of the event.

Registered YAA-TTP Students may transfer one pre-paid Core Curriculum Class payment to an upcoming Core Curriculum Class (must be used within 1 year) one time without penalty, after which the usual cancellation policy will apply to missed classes. The YAA’s standard Cancellation Policy applies to Teaching Skills Workshops.

Props Disclaimer & Return Policy
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Users are responsible for the proper and safe use of any props purchased from the Yoga Association of Alberta.

Props Return Policy: Unused, unopened products may be returned for exchange or refund (less shipping fees, if applicable) within 30 days of purchase. Any return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. Exceptions apply. Please contact our office for more information.  Props can be picked up at the YAA office Percy Page Centre or we can ship them at an additional cost.

Mailing List
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With your membership or purchase, you consent to receiving electronic emails regarding YAA organized and YAA sanctioned events. You may unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell emails to third parties.

Privacy Policy
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Security – Your privacy is important to us. The personal information you enter on the Merchant Link Pages such as credit card, name, phone number, email and mailing address, are protected on secure pages.

Personal Information – This site may request personally identifiable data from you (“personal information”), Which may include your email address, and other personal information such as your address, telephone number, etc., and in the case of online giving, credit card number and expiration date. In addition our web server may automatically recognize and store your email address or your domain name when you log into our site or the email address of those who communicate with us via email. And we may aggregate information about what pages on our site you visit or access. The Yoga Association of Alberta endeavours to do its best to protect the privacy of your personal information and will not use this information except in connection with your use of this web site and for the development of the website so that we can provide you with the highest quality of services. We may use your email address to send you information concerning the organization and this website, unless you advise us that you do not wish to receive this information.