Terms & Conditions

1. Lawful Conduct

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

• You must not use our services in any way that violates any applicable laws
• You must not engage in conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the website
• You must not transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• You must not attempt to interfere with the proper working of the website

2. Account Security

When you register for services or submit information through our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your registration details and for all activities that occur under your registration. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3. Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by our registration forms or contact processes. You further agree to maintain and promptly update this information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. Providing false or misleading information may result in termination of your access to services.

4. Age Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using our website or services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

5. Prohibited Conduct

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Using the website to transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' information
• Reproducing, duplicating, copying, or reselling any part of our website or services without permission
• Using automated systems to access the website without authorization
• Engaging in any form of harassment, abuse, or intimidation of other users
• Collecting or harvesting any personal information from other users
• Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation with any person or entity

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the quality of any products, services, information, or materials obtained through the website

2. Limitation of Direct Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Silken Mist, its directors, employees, instructors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct damages exceeding the amount you paid for the specific service that gave rise to the claim.

3. Exclusion of Consequential Damages

In no event shall Silken Mist be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Loss of business opportunities
• Cost of substitute services
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any other intangible losses

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. No Guarantees of Outcomes

We do not guarantee specific results or outcomes from participation in our services. Individual experiences vary based on personal commitment, prior knowledge, and circumstances. Educational outcomes depend significantly on your active engagement and practice outside of formal sessions.

5. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of nature, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

1. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Your use of the website may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

2. Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of our services, the parties agree to follow this resolution process:

• Initial contact through good-faith negotiation to resolve the dispute informally
• If informal resolution fails within 30 days, either party may pursue formal legal remedies
• Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the appropriate jurisdiction

3. Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the applicable jurisdiction for the purpose of litigating all claims or disputes. Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the website or services must be filed within one year after such claim arose.

4. Waiver of Class Actions

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision. The invalid provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be severed from these terms.

Waiver

No waiver by Silken Mist of any term or condition set forth in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure to assert a right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.