ONTOGONY EVOLUTION LTD
GENERAL POLICIES & TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Valid as of March 1, 2023 -
1) GENERAL STUDENT POLICIES
This document outlines policies that apply to all visiting guests, students, current users, and members of the Ontogony’s Program & Training Groups and contains information pertaining to all online and live programs (including public online events, masterclasses, workshops, series, intensives, retreats, growth groups, and training) hosted by Ontogony Evolution LTD.
Please read and review this carefully prior to registering. Registration for any Ontogony Evolution LTD teaching signifies that you have understood and accepted these terms.
A Further Note: While Ontogony reserves the right to change any of these terms and conditions at any time and without prior notice, all changes are immediately posted on our website. Please check the website for all current data and to keep yourself informed.
Information on registration and payment options, course cancellation and rescheduling, and other important considerations is found below. While these policies apply generally to all programs, participants are further referred to individual course descriptions for specific instructions regarding any particular program.
Updating Your Email Subscription Preferences: If at any time you wish to change your preferences or be removed from our subscription lists, click the "Unsubscribe" link found at the bottom of each email or marketing communication.
Updating Your Student Registration Profile: You can update your profile on the Ontogony web platform by making any changes to your current information. We recommend adding a current photo to your profile online as this will assist in confirming your attendance in programs that require an Application Approval Process. To indicate how you would like us to communicate with you in such cases, please email info@ontogony.com and a Team Member will contact you.
2) STUDENT AGREEMENT & CONDUCT POLICIES
I agree to be added to the Student Database of Ontogony Evolution LTD for the purpose of receiving course communications, and to the ‘Ontogony Mailing List’ so that I will be kept abreast of updates from Ontogony and Carlos de León.
I understand that my contact information is kept in a secure manner and, upon completion of my studies with Ontogony, I may unsubscribe at any time.
I understand and agree that all course materials (PDFS, Video, Audio & Practices) are for my own personal use only, and I agree not to share the material with others and to fully respect the copyrights of Ontogony and Carlos de León.
I agree to respect the confidentiality of all other students, and I will not share their personal processes outside of the program.
3) PROGRAM ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
I fully understand that there are no refunds for any online or live-streaming program, as the course materials can be accessed for viewing and review at any time during the corresponding access term of the program.
I have agreed to the Terms and Conditions and made a commitment to the complete program and payment of the full tuition. I will fulfil the payment plan which I agreed to at the time of enrolment until the final amount is paid in full.
Should I, at any time, need to place my payment plan on hold or require financial assistance due to unforeseen circumstances, I will contact the Financial Administrator to reevaluate my plan. I am aware that this may result in a temporary suspension from the program and will be reactivated upon the commencement of my payments.
I agree to provide a credit card for the payment of my financial plan and understand the information is hosted in a secure web portal and, once entered, the information is hidden for maximum security.
In special circumstances, a student may be allowed to bank credits, or transfer them to another individual. Requests for either must be submitted in writing to Ontogony: info@ontongy.com and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Banked credits must be used within one year of the originally scheduled program.
I agree that if my payment plan is not current with payments pending, I will not enrol in other Ontogony Programs and/or continue to increase my debt beyond my means.
4) ONLINE PROGRAM ACCESS TERMS & RENEWAL FEES
Program access to the Ontogony Online Classroom is granted to each course level of enrolment; whereby the function of viewing video and presentation materials, and listening to the audio version is outlined as follows from the date of registration. To view the complete details of the updated list of Ontogony Program Access Terms & Fees click here.
A. Access Terms: Online & Live-Streaming Ontogony Programs
- Online/Live Streaming Free Events: 1 Month
- Online/Live Streaming Masterclasses: 3 Months
- Online/Live Streaming Mini-Workshops: 4 Months
- Online Lotus Chi Kung Sequential Series: 6 Months
- Online/Live Streaming Mini-Series: 6 Months
- Online/Live Streaming Workshop Series: 6 Months to 1 Year
- Online/Live Streaming Intensive Series: 6 Months to 1 Year
- Online/Live Streaming Workshop Diploma Series: 2 Years
- Online/Live Streaming Growth Groups: 2 Years
- Online/Live Streaming Advanced Study Groups: 2 Years
- Online/Live Retreats and Intensives: 2 Years
B. Program Material Access: In a Sequential Advanced Study Group registered students will have access to all the materials for the duration of their active participation in the program. Audio & PDFs are Downloadable and Videos are Accessed on Demand 24 hours after each class session.
C. Renewal Refresh Fees: Available only for purchase by students who have previously enrolled in the program to which they wish to extend their online classroom access. Once a program has expired (see access terms as listed above), you are invited to register for a second time by selecting the ‘Access Renewal Fee’, located on the ‘Payment Details’ of the program page. The Renewal Fees grant program access on-demand in the Ontogony Online Classroom for the corresponding access term of the program.
5) COURSE MATERIALS PRIVACY, COPYRIGHTS
Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Agreement, you may access and use Ontogony Online Classrooms. Ontogony Evolution LTD remains the sole owner of all rights, titles, and interests in the Site and reserves all rights not expressly granted under these Terms of Use. Ontogony Evolution LTD may modify, replace course material or any part thereof at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, at Ontogony Evolution LTD’s sole discretion.
All content on this Site, including but not limited to video, audio, PDFs, and related metadata (collectively the "Ontogony Evolution LTD Content ''), is protected by copyright, and other intellectual property laws and treaties. Any unauthorized use of any Ontogony Evolution LTD Content violates such laws and these Terms of Use. You agree not to copy, republish, frame, link to, download, transmit, modify, adapt, create derivative works based on, rent, lease, loan, sell, assign, distribute, display, perform, licence, sublicense or reverse engineer the Site or any Ontogony Evolution LTD Content.
Unless you enter into a Special Agreement with Ontogony Evolution LTD you may not download, (other than the PDFS, which are downloadable for personal review only), distribute, and/or copy any Ontogony Evolution LTD Content. All course materials uploaded to the Online Classroom are the intellectual property of Carlos de León and are copyright of Ontogony Evolution LTD. Under the new Membership Privileges, downloading and using the video, audio, and PDF presentation materials are permitted for individual educational non-commercial purposes only. Any commercial use of the materials in part or whole requires the written permission of the author and/or copyright holder; Carlos de León. Please report any unauthorized use to info@ontogony.com.
6) GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
I fully understand and am aware that there are no refunds for an Online or Live Streaming program offered by Ontogony, as the course materials can be accessed for viewing and review at any time for the corresponding access term of the program.
Penalty Fees for Student-Requested Cancellation or Rescheduling: Please note that penalty fees will apply to student requests for cancellation and rescheduling of any of the teachings offered by Ontogony Evolution LTD. Please refer to the individual course descriptions for detailed information on how these penalties will be applied.
In extenuating circumstances, where Carlos de León uses his reserved right to decline the admission or further participation of any person prior to or during a program, that person will be refunded either the full program fee (if admission has been declined) or a partial program fee that is pro-rated according to the remaining time of the program that he/she will no longer be attending. If for any reason I wish to proceed with a request to withdraw from the program, I understand the consequences of my actions may result in non-acceptance into further programs with Carlos de León.
Course Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Occasionally we may cancel a program due to insufficient enrolment or some unforeseen circumstance. Students already registered for programs cancelled by Ontogony Evolution LTD may re-register for subsequent equivalent programs at no additional charge. If a student has pre-paid, he or she will have the option of rescheduling or having his/her tuition refunded without penalty. If payment was by cheque or cash, please allow a minimum of 30 days to receive the refund cheque. If payment was by credit card, please allow a minimum of 15 business days for a credit to the account.
CONFIRMATION OF CANCELLATION REQUEST: Ontogony Evolution LTD will confirm all cancellations or transfer requests by email. If you do not receive a confirmation of cancellation or transfer within five (5) business days of the request, please call 1.604.813.2848.
Special Circumstances: Cases of family and/or medical emergencies may result in a partial refund (plus administrative fees). These will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In order to be considered for a refund, you must notify Ontogony Evolution LTD by email (info@ontongy.com) as early as possible; preferably prior to the start of the course, or as soon as an emergency arises.
If you have further concerns regarding fees, cancellations, rescheduling, or any questions regarding course content or registration, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Ontogony Evolution LTD Administrative Office
E-mail: info@ontogony.com
Phone: 1.604.813.2848 (Vancouver, Canada)
7) SPECIAL CANCELLATION POLICY FOR HOSTED LIVE PROGRAMS:
Growth Group, Intensive Training, or a Retreat
All requests for any cancellation or transfer must be submitted in writing, with contact information [name, e-address, and/or phone number], to the Administrator at info@ontogony.com.
Variable refunds for cancellations will be provided in each program offering, as Host-Accommodation policies will be unique to each property.
8) TAXATION POLICIES: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) applies to retail purchases from Ontogony Evolution Ltd of anyone who resides in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. When the shipping address for the received goods is outside the province of British Columbia, Canada, PST is exempt. This guideline is set forth as required by the British Columbia Provincial Government.
For more information, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales- taxes/pst/exemptions/
Goods & Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) applies to online program purchases from Ontogony Evolution, Ltd of anyone in Canada or whose primary residence is in Canada. The payment of GST/HST) does not apply to online program purchases for anyone who does not live or reside in Canada. The registrant's complete address must be provided at the time of registration to have the tax exemption applied to the purchase invoice. This guideline is set forth as required by Canada's Federal Government. For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst- businesses/charge-collect-specific-situations/e-commerce.html
9) AGREEING TO THE TERMS: I have carefully read the Registration Terms and Conditions and the Student Policies which, along with the Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, and Indemnity Agreement, I understand and agree to be bound thereby.
Ontogony, LTD. reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If such revision makes a material difference (a judgement at our sole discretion), we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days notice prior to its taking effect.
By continuing to access our program offerings after such revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, you are asked to stop using the website and the service.
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