Terms of Service Agreement

Yowa Institute of Ancestral Arts and Research

1. Eligibility and Participation

1.1 Age Requirements

  • Participants must be at least 18 years of age to directly receive services from Yowa Institute of Ancestral Arts and Research.

  • Minors may participate in services only with:

    • Written consent from a legal parent or guardian

    • Verbal confirmation from a legal parent or guardian

    • Direct supervision or accompaniment by a legal parent or guardian during the service

2. Nature of Services

2.1 Professional Disclaimer

  • The services provided by Yowa Institute of Ancestral Arts and Research are educational and cultural in nature.

  • These services are NOT a substitute for:

    • Professional legal advice

    • Medical consultation

    • Psychological or therapeutic treatment

  • Participants acknowledge and agree that they are responsible for their own well-being and any decisions made based on the institute's services.

3. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership

3.1 Ownership Rights

  • Yowa Institute of Ancestral Arts and Research retains full and exclusive ownership of:

    • All content produced during services

    • Educational materials

    • Recordings

    • Artistic outputs

    • Intellectual property generated through institute programs

3.2 Content Restrictions

  • Participants are strictly prohibited from:

    • Reproducing institute content

    • Selling or commercializing institute services or content

    • Sharing proprietary materials without explicit written permission

4. Financial Terms

4.1 Refund Policy

  • All payments for services are final and non-refundable.

  • Participants acknowledge and accept this policy at the time of registration or payment.

5. Ethical Commitment

5.1 Decolonial Practice

  • Yowa Institute is committed to:

    • Honoring indigenous knowledge systems

    • Challenging colonial narratives

    • Creating a respectful and inclusive learning environment

    • Prioritizing community-centered approaches to knowledge sharing

6. Consent and Participation

6.1 Informed Participation

  • By engaging with Yowa Institute services, participants confirm that they:

    • Understand and accept these terms

    • Voluntarily choose to participate

    • Agree to respect the institute's protocols and guidelines

7. Modification of Terms

7.1 Right to Revise

  • Yowa Institute reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

  • Updated terms will be communicated to participants through official channels.

8. Cancellation and Attendance Policy

8.1 Cancellation Notice

  • Participants must provide notice to reschedule or cancel services at least 24 hours in advance of their scheduled appointment.

  • Cancellation notifications must be made through:

    • Official email

    • Phone contact

    • Direct communication with Yowa Institute administrative staff

8.2 No-Show Policy

  • Failure to attend a scheduled service without prior notification (No Call/No Show) will result in:

    • Full service charge applied to the participant's payment method

    • Potential loss of future scheduling privileges

  • The full service fee will be charged to the credit card or payment method on file

8.3 Extenuating Circumstances

  • In cases of medical emergencies or exceptional circumstances, participants may request a review of the no-show policy.

  • Such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by Yowa Institute leadership.

9. Contact Information

For questions or clarifications regarding these terms, please contact: Yowa Institute of Ancestral Arts and Research

Yowainstitute@gmail.com

By participating in our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.

Last Updated: [12/15/2024]