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Terms & Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The following general terms and conditions apply to enrollment in any of Evolution One´s online programs, unless specific terms are provided for certain programs.

SECTION I: STRUCTURE OF EVOLUTION ONE Online Program

The EVOLUTION ONE Online Program, referred to in this document as an ‘Online Program’ is single-day to multi-week online educational course, workshop or event on meditation, personal growth, and the self-realization journey. It is delivered via a mix of live video conferencing, recorded video and audio, and written materials.

The purpose of the Online Program is to attempt to give you the tools to deepen into a continuous personal growth process. The Online Program works with many aspects of a person, including (but not limited to): thoughts, feelings, memories, emotions, diet, daily habits, and sense of self.

During the program, you may experience thoughts, feelings, or sensations that you have not previously explored thoroughly. You may not experience happiness during all portions of the program. For example, you will be asked to recall painful memories during certain exercises and attempt to transform their emotional content into deeper realizations.

In preparing for the program, it’s important to consider that you will be confronting negative patterns and challenging emotions.

Ascension One Collective Inc., dba Evolution One (the ‘Organizer’) recognizes that some people wish to avoid any experiences that involve negative emotions. Therefore, if after reading the following descriptions or any portion of this document, you have any concern about your ability to fully participate in the program, it is recommended that you immediately contact the Organizer.

Please note that if you have active suicidal intent, homicidal intent or a diagnosis of unstable mental health, this program is not for you. Please notify the Organizer immediately and withdraw from the program.

The Online Program involves:

  1. Presentations and discussions. Online Program teachers and mentors will speak about various subjects that are relevant to your life, personal growth process, and the self-realization journey.
  2. Meditation, contemplation, and related practices. You will be expected to devote time each day for various meditative, contemplative, and psychological practices.
  3. Journaling. You may need to devote time each week to journaling exercises and exploration of your experience, personal history, and emotions.
  4. Physical movement and attention to diet. You will be asked to adopt a daily exercise regimen that is appropriate for your current level of physical fitness and capacity for mobility, and the Organizers may make certain dietary recommendations, all with the goal of helping to enable you to reach optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health.
  5. Small group sessions. You will be assigned to a small group of other participants, which may or may not have an Online Program provided mentor. At a minimum you will meet weekly with your group to discuss and clarify what you are learning, provide mutual support, and engage in group practices and exercises.
    6. Personal interactions with teachers, mentors, and other program staff. At various times throughout the program you may have direct personal interaction with program teachers, mentors and staff. This may be one-on-one or as part of a group. One or more of these individuals may explain something to you, give you personal direction, or ask or answer questions. The program staff’s perspective is that you are committed to your own growth. The staff’s style is to be caring, supportive and responsive to each participant’s needs. Staff are respectful of your free-choice and individuality while showing how to meet the challenges you face and encouraging you to do so. At times you may experience some anxiety and risk in exploring new approaches to old problems.

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SECTION II: INITIAL TERMS

I acknowledge that the ‘Online Program’ is used in this document as a term that refers to an educational program, the details of which are outlined in Section I.
I acknowledge that the ‘ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT’ is used in this document as a term that refers to:

  1. Officers or other explicitly designated representatives of Ascension One Collective, Inc. (a registered California 501c(3) Corporation)
  2. The Executive Director of Ascension One Collective, Inc., Christel Caputo.

I acknowledge that ‘Organizer’ is used in this document as a term that refers to:

  1. Ascension One Collective, Inc. (a registered California 501(c)(3) Corporation) located at 2255 Joy Road, Occidental, CA, 95465, its parents, subsidiaries, officers, directors, teachers, employees, assistants, agents, co-sponsors, representatives, consultants, volunteers, staff, successors or assigns, or any affiliated persons or organizations
  2. All program teachers, consultants, mentors, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, staff, successors or assigns, or any affiliated persons or organizations
  3. The Ascension One Collective management


SECTION III: CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE

1. GENERAL TERMS AND AGREEMENTS. I am fully informed to my satisfaction about the program. I willingly choose to participate in the Online Program at this time. I understand that the Online Program is an experiential education program which may or may not result in personal growth.
My decision to participate in this program is a personal decision. I have not been made any promises or warranties that I will receive any benefits or specific results from my participation in this program.
I understand that the Online Program is a practice-based educational program, and that my full and enthusiastic compliance and participation is important. I further understand that any instructions given to me during this program are for me personally and may not be appropriate for others.

2. NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE. I acknowledge that the Online Program is not a replacement/substitute for (nor is it intended to be) medical therapy, psychotherapy, or treatment for addiction or trauma. I understand that the teachers, facilitators, staff of the Online Program and other members of the Organizer are not licensed clinical psychiatrists, psychologists, or medical doctors, and I should not consider the information or instructions or other communications I may receive from them as medical or psychotherapeutic advice or instruction.

I understand and acknowledge that the Online Program makes no claims as to the safety or results of the program for any particular individual. I further understand that the Online Program uses psychological, contemplative, and mental training techniques which may cause deep positive and/or negative shifts in sense of self, perception, emotion, cognition and memory.

I understand that the Online Program is relying on me, in consultation with my health care professionals if I deem it appropriate, to determine whether I am capable of undertaking this program at this time. In that light, I do not have any doubts about my mental health, emotional stability, or physical ability to handle the Online Program. I certify that I am physically and mentally capable of engaging in the Online Program, and that there are no medical or psychological conditions currently afflicting me or which I have experienced in the past that would, if disclosed, cause the Organizer to deny my participation in the Online Program.

I understand and agree that if I am currently undergoing any psychological or psychiatric treatment, especially for any SMI (Serious Mental Illnesses), that I will get explicit permission from my treatment provider to take this program.

If I feel mental or physical distress I will inform the Organizer immediately by calling (628) 230-6287 and leaving a message if no one answers, and that I will also immediately email the program support address at: support@evolution.one. If I feel the need for psychological assistance or medical attention, I take full responsibility for obtaining it for myself.

Neither the Online Program nor the Organizer purport to offer any medical, psychological, therapeutic, or other professional, medical or clinical advice to participants. I agree to seek the advice of clinical and counseling professionals (physicians, therapists, etc.) as appropriate regarding any needed medical therapy, psychotherapy, advice or other professional treatment.

3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I accept and assume full responsibility for all of the risks and hazards associated with participation in the Online Program, whether known or unknown, including, but not limited to,

  • risks associated with challenging psychological material or unpleasant emotions coming into awareness.
  • risks associated with breathing exercises and meditation.
  • risks associated with movement, such as sitting, standing, lying down, yoga postures and walking meditation.
  • risks associated with any dietary suggestions given during the timeframe of the Online Program.
  • risks associated with dialog with other participants in written, video, and audio communication.
  • risks associated with combining the Online Program with medication, alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, and/or any other substances.

I accept and assume full responsibility for any injury I may suffer and/or any damage that I may incur (whether related to my properties or not) caused directly or indirectly by any other person. I elect to participate in the Online Program with full knowledge of all known, unknown, or potential risks and agree to forever waive any and all claims and legal rights that I may have whatsoever arising out of my participation in the program as regards the Organizer and all others.

4. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. I understand and agree that all materials, concepts and information (“Materials”) presented during the Online Program, orally, by video, in writing or by another means, are the property of the Organizer. I acknowledge that these materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws. I agree not to reproduce, copy, or otherwise duplicate such Materials without the express permission of a member of ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT. I agree that I have no right to modify, edit, alter or enhance any of the Materials in any manner. I acknowledge that the Materials constitute commercially valuable, proprietary, confidential property of the Organizer, the design and development of which required the investment of substantial effort, time, and money and reflect, in part, the credibility and “good will” of the Online Program and the Organizer.

I further understand that any Materials presented in this program are intended solely for use in this program. I understand that while I am welcome to benefit from such Materials personally, and to express and share those benefits, I agree not to resell, modify and resell, and/or repackage and resell, and/or rename and resell the Materials. I agree that Online Program Materials may not be distributed, transmitted, or broadcast in any manner, or for any purpose, unless expressly authorized by a member of ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT, in advance and in writing. I agree not to use the Materials in any way that would compromise the proprietary nature of the Materials.

I therefore agree not to deliver the Materials themselves, either reproduced or modified, in any way, including but not limited to as part of any seminar, Online Program, therapy, workshop, consulting, or similar business activity that I make available to my clients or to the public. I agree that should I wish to use any Materials from this program in any way, that I will first obtain the written consent of a member of ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT. By signing this agreement, I agree to be bound beyond copyright law.

I understand and agree that the Organizer does not grant any authority to use the Online Program name or its logos, or to in any way represent the Online Program or the Organizer without the prior written consent of a member of ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

5. VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING. During the Online Program instruction, including but not exclusively class session, question and answer, small group, and individualized personal instruction, may be audio and/or video recorded by the ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT. As a result of my participation in the Online Program, I may be included in any such video, movie, photographic or audio reproduction.

Given that these recordings may include other participants in the program, I understand that I may not share them with anyone unless I am specifically requested to by the ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

I understand that any and all of said reproductions are the exclusive property of the Organizer, and the Organizer is the exclusive copyright owner, and that all video, audio, photographic and written material associated with or provided to me during the Online Program is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. I understand that any video or audio recording or photographs created by anyone other than the Organizer during the Online Program events are strictly prohibited and that I may immediately be terminated as a participant without a refund of my donation if I breach this clause.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AMONG PARTICIPANTS. I understand and agree that the Online Program is a private and personal experience for each participant. As such, I agree to respect the confidentiality of all participants and their remarks and actions, and I agree to keep all such information private and confidential. I also agree to respect the confidentiality, identity and experiences of all Online Program participants that I’m aware of. I undertake not to publish any person’s name in any media without their prior written consent. I accept that photography, video and sound recording are not permitted during the Online Program except by the Organizer or as authorized by ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT in writing.

While I agree to keep confidential the identities and experiences of all other participants, this does not include my own personal experiences, which I may choose to share with others as long as it does not compromise my commitment to the confidentiality of the identities and experiences of other participants.

7. ORGANIZER’S PROMISE OF CONFIDENTIALITY. The Organizer agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information as stated above.
The Organizer may choose to copyright and/or publish, reproduce or otherwise use any audio, video, photos or transcripts from the program that do not disclose name, voice, likeness, or personally identifying information of Online Program participants, for both commercial and/or non-commercial purposes.

If the Organizer wishes to copyright and/or publish, reproduce or otherwise use any audio, video, photos or transcripts from the program that do disclose name, voice, likeness, or personally identifying information of any participants, the Organizer will request express written consent of said program participants.

8. RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR. I agree to treat all other program participants and members of the Organizer with respect at all times throughout the program.

9. RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN WELLBEING. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own wellbeing during the Online Program, including getting psychological or medical assistance, sufficient food and sleep, and taking any prescribed medicines on time.

10. SHARED CONTACT DETAILS. I understand that I will be assigned to a small group of other program participants. I agree that the Organizer can share my personal contact details with the other individuals they assign to my small group, including my phone, city, state, country, and email address. I agree to hold the contact details that I receive for my other small group members confidential.
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SECTION IV: AGREEMENT RELEASING ORGANIZER FROM LIABILITY FOR ITS NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER ACTS

I acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding any aspect of the releases contained herein, and by agreeing to these terms, do acknowledge that I have carefully and completely read and fully understand all aspects of the releases and agree to these terms in their entirety. In consideration of the Organizer allowing me to attend and participate in the Online Program and its associated activities, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby agree:

1. RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. I understand that I may discover claims arising from my participation in Online Program which I do not presently know to exist or suspect to exist with respect to my participation in the Online Program but that it is my intent to fully, finally and forever release all of the claims, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected which do now exist, have heretofore existed or may exist in the future arising from or related to my participation in Online Program.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I am fully aware that participating in the Online Program may contain risks of emotional, personal, psychological, physical and other forms of injury. I know and understand the scope, nature, and extent of the risks involved in the Online Program and activities contemplated by this agreement. I voluntarily and freely choose to incur and assume any and all such risks and dangers.

3. EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY. I hereby fully and forever discharge and release the Organizer from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, both in law and equity, arising out of or in any way resulting from personal, physical, psychological, emotional or any other injuries, distress or death, allegedly sustained during or from the Online Program or any of its associated activities. This provision releases every kind of liability or damage, including but not limited to loss, damage, or injury resulting from the negligence of the Organizer or from any other cause or causes, whether resulting from my own negligent acts or omissions, from the acts or omissions of third parties, or from the acts or omissions of the Organizer. I acknowledge that the Organizer will not be liable for any other direct or indirect loss, cost or expense, of any nature, however caused.

4. COVENANT NOT TO SUE. I agree not to institute, initiate, or assist the prosecution of any suit, claim, or action at law or equity, or otherwise, against the Organizer for damages or otherwise which I or my heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns hereafter may have arising from the Online Program or any of its associated activities. In any action or proceeding to interpret or enforce any of the provisions hereof, the prevailing party shall, in addition to any other award of damages or other remedy, be entitled to reasonable lawyers’ fees and costs.

5. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizer from any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of any kind which may be initiated by me and/or any other person or organization on my behalf. This includes reimbursement of all legal costs and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the Organizer or other indemnified parties for the defense of any such actions which may arise directly or indirectly from my participation in the Online Program. I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the Organizer, from and against all actions, claims or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians and personal or legal representatives now have or may have in the future for any injury, death, loss or damage of any kind resulting from my participation in the Online Program.
6. WAIVER OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES. I understand that I am waiving and forever abandoning any claim for punitive or exemplary damages against the Organizer. I voluntarily choose to give up this right.
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SECTION V: REFUNDS AND PARTICIPATION

1. COMMITMENT. I fully commit to complete the entire Online Program, to the best of my ability. I understand that this is important because my failure to fully participate may impact both myself and others who are taking the program. I am making a completely firm commitment to the program.

2. COMMITMENT EXCEPTION. Although I am making a firm commitment to complete the program to the best of my ability, I understand that I am not required to continue with the program if I experience unacceptable amounts of mental, emotional, physical or other types of distress while taking the program. In such a situation I will immediately inform the Organizer by calling (628) 230-6287 and leaving a message if no one answers, and also by sending an email to the support email address: support@evolution.one. If I feel the need for psychological assistance or medical attention, I take full responsibility for obtaining it for myself.

3. REFUNDS. I acknowledge that my financial contribution is non-refundable on or after the date of the first session of the Online Program. If I drop out of the program on or after the date of the first session, I understand that I am not entitled to a refund. If a refund is approved, I understand the credit card fees will be deducted. 

I also understand that my program participation may be canceled or terminated at any time for breaching this agreement, and that if said breach happens after the date of the first session, I will not be entitled to a refund.
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SECTION VI: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All of the provisions of this agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Organizer hereto and its respective successors and assigns. I agree that I shall not assign any of my rights under this agreement, or delegate the performance of any of my duties hereunder, without the prior written consent of the ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

2. HEADINGS. I acknowledge and agree that section headings are not to be considered a part of this agreement and are not intended to be a full and accurate description of the contents hereof.

3. WAIVER. I acknowledge and agree that the waiver by any party of any breach of any provision of this agreement on the part of the other shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach of the same or any other term, condition or covenant contained in this agreement.

4. NOTICES. I acknowledge and agree that any notice to be given hereunder by any party to the other must be affected by mail, registered or certified, postage pre-paid with return receipt requested.

Mailed notices for Online Program or Organizer shall be addressed to the parties at the addresses appearing below:
Ascension One Collective, Inc.
4460 Redwood Hwy
Suite 16-516
San Rafael, CA 94903

I or the Organizer may change address by written notice in accordance with this paragraph. I agree to keep Organizer current as to my telephone number and e-mail address.

5. CONTAINMENT OF ENTIRE AGREEMENT. I acknowledge and agree that this agreement is an independent document and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between myself and the Organizer, except for any separately signed Confidentiality, Trade Secret, Non-Compete or Non-Disclosure agreements (“Other Agreement”). To the extent that the terms of such Other Agreement(s) conflict with the terms of this agreement, the terms of the Other Agreement shall apply and shall not be modified by this agreement.

6. REPRESENTATION. I acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party hereto, or anyone acting on behalf of any party hereto, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this agreement shall be valid or binding. Any modification of this agreement shall be effective only if it is in writing, signed and dated by myself and an authorized representative of ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

7. AMENDMENT. I acknowledge and agree that no amendment or modification to this agreement shall be deemed effective unless mutually agreed upon in writing by both myself and all members of the ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

8. SEVERABILITY. I acknowledge and agree that it is my intention that this agreement be enforceable, in accordance with its terms, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Accordingly, I hereto expressly agree that if any portion of the agreement or any of its provisions shall, for any reason, be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that adjudication shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this agreement but shall be confined in its operation to the provision or provisions of this agreement directly involved in the controversy in which such adjudication shall have been rendered. Moreover, I acknowledge and hereto hereby agree that a court of competent jurisdiction may modify any provision hereof held invalid or unenforceable (including, without limitation, provisions relating to time or geographic limits) only to the extent necessary to render it valid and enforceable.

9. TERMINATION. Upon termination of this agreement, the understandings, acknowledgements, agreements, covenants, representations and warranties set forth in Section III, part 3 (ASSUMPTION OF RISK); Section III, part 4 (PROPRIETARY INFORMATION); Section III, part 5 (VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING). Section III, part 7 (CONFIDENTIALITY AMONG PARTICIPANTS); Section IV, part 1 (RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS); Section IV, part 2 (ASSUMPTION OF RISK); Section IV, part 3 (EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY); Section IV, part 4 (COVENANT NOT TO SUE); Section IV, part 5 (INDEMNITY AGREEMENT); Section IV, part 6 (WAIVER OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES); and Section V, Part 3. (REFUNDS) shall survive the termination.

10. JURISDICTION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CHOICE-OF-LAW. I agree that any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with or relating in any way to this agreement, my participation in the Online Program, my interaction with the Organizer, or my interaction with the ASCENSION ONE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its
conflict of law principles. I further agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this document, or the breach thereof, at the election of the initiating party, shall be brought either in the courts of the State of California, or in binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). In the event of arbitration, judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

I further agree that certain rights and actions relating to the Online Program and the Organizer are not compensable with monetary damages and, therefore, hereby consent to extraordinary relief, in equity, including but not limited to injunctive relief, which may be entered and shall be deemed fully enforceable, by either a California state court or the AAA. I agree and consent to the jurisdiction of and venue in California state court and AAA, and will not challenge the service of process, the legal authority, or the jurisdiction of any proceedings which, at the request of either of the parties, may be held confidential and not publicly disclosed.

11. COUNTERPARTS. I acknowledge and agree that this agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in duplicate counterparts and shall become effective upon the execution of my electronic or written signature.

12. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. I acknowledge and agree that this agreement may be executed by the parties hereto using electronic signatures and shall become effective upon the execution of my electronic or written signature. A written signature includes checking a box on a webpage acknowledging that I have read and agree to this document.
I hereby expressly recognize that this agreement is a contract and In Section IV, I have released any and all claims against the indemnified parties resulting from my participation in the Online Program, including any claims caused by the negligence of the indemnified parties.