Bhumi Yoga General Terms & Conditions

 

Article I. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Maxi Meissner’s website & services. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga: refers to the services offered by the companies: Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga and also Yoga Break; registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Groningen, the Netherlands, under numbers 54689627 located at Kromme Elleboog 3, 9967RS Eenrum..

 

Article II. The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and any or all Agreements: 

 

1. Additional Terms and Conditions: Any additional terms or conditions made applicable to a specific service, workshops, course, retreat or training organized by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga.. 

 

2. Classes: Indicate any regular occurring class we offer on our regular weekly schedule. 

 

3. Classes Online & On-Demand: indicates classes or workshops Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga delivers via any online platform. An on-demand class implies that the class was pre-recorded and thus, no teacher is available to answer or observe the client's activities. 

 

4. Class Cards: a class card as referred to in article 10 allows entrance to a class, dependent on how many classes one buys. These cards have an expiration date.

 

5. Membership: Bhumi Yoga offers various levels of price points for class attendance when a client agrees to a membership that is paid monthly and for a specified period of time. 

 

6. “Client", “You”, and “Your” , “his”, “her” refers to the person accessing this website, or the person who has booked or participates in a service such as classes, workshops, courses, events, retreats or training provided or coordinated by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga and accepting Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga’s terms and conditions. 

 

7. One month Mysore Yoga trial to (Only for Newcomers to our yoga school): A low-cost introduction month for a new client to try our regular classes. They are available for new members who live or work in the province of Groningen. 

 

8. Default: To fail to do something, such as pay a debt or a deposit, that you legally have to do. 

 

9. Deposit: When a deposit is requested to hold a spot in a training or service, client is required to transfer the amount mentioned to Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga account, within the time mentioned in the agreement. Failure to do so in time will result in default: the reservation is no longer held, and; any financial discounts such as early-bird discounts may not be applicable. 

 

10. Event: An event is when Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga offers special or regular services in our or external locations, possibly in partnership with another organization, where our services are integrated or offered in a special situation. 

 

11. Financial Agreement: The signed agreement between Bhumi Yoga and the (aspiring) Client that stipulates the financial terms and payment dates agreed to. 

 

12. Force Majeure: An unexpected event such as a war, crime, pandemic or an earthquake which prevents someone from doing something that is written in a legal agreement. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga is not liable under these circumstances for non-performance caused by events or conditions beyond Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga's control. This provision does not relieve the Client of its obligation to fulfill payment obligation. 

 

13. Price: The total price of a service, including the deposit. It may or may not include VAT. Early-Bird Price: A discounted price that is conditional that the participant pays the full discounted price by a specific (early) date, stated on the workshop or event page. 

 

14. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga services: Including but not limited to: group or yoga  or movement or meditation classes, (Ayurveda) consultations, coaching trajectories, courses, workshops, training, events or retreats; memberships, class cards; purchases online or in person for services yet to be delivered, and for products in our shop. 

 

15. Student (or client): The person who attends or wishes to attend a class, coaching, a consultation, course, workshop, training, program or retreat.

 

16. Teacher: The person who has been contracted by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga to teach classes, yoga coaching, workshops, events or training. 

 

17. Website: The website of Bhumi Yoga: www.maximeissner.nl

 

18. Workshop, training, intensive, program: A yoga workshop, training, intensive or program given or to be organized by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga. 

 

19. Bhumi Yoga Member: A client of Bhumi Yoga with an active membership.

 

20. Consultation: An Ayurveda Health or coaching consultation given by Maxi Meissner either on location or online.

 

21. And online course or program: An on-demand online course or program put together by Maxi Meissner, either with lifetime access or access duration as described in the program/course pages.

 

Article III. Establishment of agreements 

 

1. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga’s  “General Terms and Conditions” is a legally binding document that applies to participation in all services, promotion, interaction with our website, activities, contracts and agreements for booking services (online and in our premises), promoted or hosted by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga.. 

 

2. By booking through our booking sites and registering through our booking sites at 

• www.momoyoga.com/bhumiyoga/register (for our yoga, workshops and retreats)

• https://calendly.com/maximeissner for consultations and coaching sessions and

• https://maximeissner.podia.com/ for online courses and programs

you accept these terms and conditions in full - they are part of the registration process with our booking sites. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to vary or revoke any of the General Terms and Conditions from time to time which it may consider necessary or suitable for the regulation of the governance of the studio & the conduct of clients. The most recent version of the Terms and Conditions is always the version that is applicable and is always available at the Website. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga will announce any amendments to the General Terms and Conditions in a newsletter.

 

3. Deviations from and additions to, concluded agreements of these general terms and conditions are only valid if and insofar as these have been explicitly confirmed in writing either directly to the Client or published on Bhumi Yoga website by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga. 

 

4. If one or more stipulations in these General Terms and Conditions at any time wholly or partially are void or destroyed, then the remainder of these general terms and conditions remain fully applicable. 

 

5. In some cases, we may add Special Conditions to cover a specific event or retreat or training. These will be published on the page that advertises this service on Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga ’s website. 

 

6. The General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of The Netherlands & subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Dutch Courts. 

 

Article IV. Becoming a Client at Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga

 

1. Participation in any of Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga’s activities - be it paid or unpaid, on site or off site, means (by default) that you are a client of Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga. 

 

2. Clients may participate in our classes, consultations, training, coaching trajectories, courses, programs, events or other activities during the term of the specific terms determined by the product or service type and conditions. 

 

3. When a person has signed Member Registration Form or Client agreement or Signed into a class or workshop or consultation online, or dropped into our studio and joined an event or class or has been accepted in a workshop or training program or ticked the Terms & Conditions Online form(s), or paid the first or total installment, and fulfills the requirements of that membership, they shall become a Client or a Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga Member. 

 

Article V. Schedule and opening 

 

1. In the event of force majeure, unforeseen circumstances, including illness or transportation problems of the teacher, Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to change our weekly schedule at any time, to cancel a yoga class(es),a consultation, training day and/ or to change the teacher or move our services to an online platform. 

a) In the case of a total class cancellation, there will be no refund of any fees for Membership holders. Class pass holders will receive their class credit back on their class pass.

b) Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga is not responsible for travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you as a result of such cancellation. 

 

2. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to close its doors on public holidays or on other days as needed. 

 

3. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to change the class schedule, opening times and location. This also holds true for short-term closure such as illness and studio maintenance, as well as for closures / class changes lasting longer than one week due to yoga study travel and vacation.

 

In case of illness, study, vacation and other possible causes that a class cannot go through as scheduled we aim to organize substitute teachers.  If this is not successful the classes may be canceled. The client does not have the right to receive money back in case a class does not go through. The 12 months membership rates (monthly fees) are calculated over a yearly base. School closures, vacation (entailing school closure of three weeks per year) and illness are already included into this fee. 

 

Article VI. Limitation of liability 

 

1. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. It is the clients’ responsibility to ensure that they are capable of undergoing physical activities, yoga or other activity classes, workshop,  training or retreat that they attend, regardless if with a live teacher, online or on demand (online). 

 

2. Clients accept the risk of injury from performing yoga or other exercises. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga and all its agents (teachers and trainers' consultants) from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participation in Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga’s services or Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga or its agents’ negligence. 

 

3. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga and all contractors used by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga are not licensed medical care providers and represent that it has no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any kind, or in determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition. 

 

4. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga accepts no liability for loss or damage to property or injury of clients or their guests to them on the premises or outside. 

 

5. Although we strive to only provide correct information on our website, we are not liable for any inaccuracy and no rights can be derived therefrom. 

 

Article VII. General Guidelines & Code of Conduct 

 

1. Personal belongings are brought into Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga’s premises at the client’s risk and Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yogadoes not accept liability for any loss or damage to such items. For security reasons, clients are advised to take small valuable personal belongings with them into the studio, or leave them in the lockers, and not leave them open in the changing rooms area. 

 

2. Arriving on time is required in order to enter the room at least 5-minutes prior to the start of a  workshop, or course, or program. In some cases, late arrival will mean no entrance or postponed entrance, with no refund. For Ashtanga Mysore Yoga Classes clients can arrive during the specified time periods as described in the schedule. Clients for 1-on-1 are also expected to arrive on time - if a client comes late,  the session cannot be extended.

 

3. Clients are requested to dress appropriate to the practice of yoga. Body and clothing should cover private parts, be hygienic and clean and free from strong smells or cologne. 

 

4. Clients are requested to give written notice to Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga of any change of address, email or contact number. Failing such notice, all communications sent by Bhumi Yoga shall be assumed to have been received by the Client within 5 days of emailing or posting to the last email notified to the Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga. 

 

5. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to withdraw, suspend or refuse our services without any refund of any service fees paid already, to any Client whose conduct is, or may deemed to be in reasonable opinion, injurious to the character or sphere of Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga; or persons who do not observe Terms & Conditions; or where such expulsion is otherwise to be in the interests of the other Clients or Staff. 

 

Article VIII. Service Agreements: (Class Passes and Memberships) 

 

1. Clients may enter into service agreements (including Class Passes and Memberships) such that they pay an agreed upon special rate on a monthly basis for a specified or unlimited time period, for a series of classes or for a course or workshop. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga offers the following kinds of class cards and memberships:

 

1. 1 month membership: Valid for 1 months, does not automatically renew

2. 3 months membership: Automatically continues per month unless the client terminates the membership by email at least 1 month prior to the original 3 months period (Minimum Subscription period) being fulfilled.

3. 12 months membership: Automatically continues per month unless the client terminates the membership by email at least 1 month prior to the original 12 months period (Minimum Subscription period) being fulfilled.

4. Yearly online membership: Automatically continues per month unless the client terminates the membership by email at least 1 month prior to the original 12 months period (Minimum Subscription period) being fulfilled.

 

Membership holders have unlimited access to all regular classes on our schedule.

 

2. The financial agreement may be arranged by an "incasso" or automatic bank transfer as established under the standard agreements for these transactions under Dutch banking laws; or by agreement between both parties that the client pays said debt on a monthly basis for a period of time. 

 

3.Clients agree & acknowledge that by agreeing to the Minimum Subscription Period or term, they are given preferential rates by Bhumi Yoga  and therefore are obliged to pay the full agreed upon rate until the end of the minimum subscription period. 

1. After the client has reached the minimum amount of time that membership requires (Minimum Subscription Period or terms of 12 months), the client’s Membership is automatically converted into a continuous auto pay agreement for an indefinite period of time, at the same monthly fee. 

2. Once the minimum subscription period is over, client may cancel their 3 or 12 months Memberships by giving a minimum of 1 month notice by written request emailing to info@bhumiyoga.nl

3. Clients with a 12 month membership may freeze (pause) their membership once for up to three weeks during a 12 months period. A membership can only be paused / frozen once per year. Client has to email Bhumi Yoga at info@bhumiyoga.nl at least 1 month prior to the freeze taking place.

 

Article IX. Early Termination of Monthly Memberships 

 

1. In the event of prolonged illness or an injury (anticipating more than 6 weeks), the Client may terminate the Class Card and Memberships early. A request for early termination or a longer pause, must be submitted to Bhumi Yoga in writing and must be accompanied by a medical certificate or note from your doctor.

 

2. This termination may be sent by email to info@bhumiyoga.nl. 

 

3. The Client Monthly Memberships will be canceled with the next cycle of payment. No refunds will be issued on past classes or the last payment cycle. 

 

Article X. Bhumi Yoga Class Cards - single or multiple use class passes 

 

1. The Bhumi Yoga Class "Pass" entitles the holder to a specified number of classes and are valid for a specific period of time (determined per product) at the date of purchase. After that period, the remaining classes on the "card" become invalid. 

 

2. We don’t issue actual passes instead the client visits are managed through the software system (Momoyoga) connected to Bhumi Yoga website or available through www.momoyoga.com/bhumiyoga/ . Each client has access to their records, purchases, remaining classes via their personal log in. 

 

3. The “Welcome Offer: One Month Mysore Trial” can be purchased only once by new clients. A new client may use this trial month only if she/he has not attended more than one (1) yoga class atMaxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga. (Exceptions may apply). Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to change this offer at any time. The “Welcome Offer: One Month Mysore Trial” begins from the date of purchase. 

 

4. Bhumi Yoga also offers 10 classes passes for in-studio and online classes which are valid for a specific period of time (determined per product). After that period, the remaining classes on the "card" become invalid.  At the end term of the class pass, the right to attend classes is suspended regardless of how many classes a client attended (unless the client makes a new purchase for classes). There is no refund on these class pass, they cannot be postponed nor suspended for any amount of time. 

 

Article XI. Payment, Price Changes & Discounts 

 

1. All classes, workshops, training, retreat, programs, coaching trajectories or other activities organized by Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga must be paid for before the services are rendered except for Ayurveda Health Consultations and individual consultations when an invoice will be sent after the consultation and is to be paid within 14 days.

 

2. Payments can be made online via our website or through www.momoyoga.com/bhumiyoga/ and in the case of monthly payment agreements, by Direct Debit using automatic withdrawal (using an "incasso" agreement). Payments for coaching trajectories and Ayurveda Health Consultations are made through bank transfer after receiving an invoice from us.

 

3. We do not take cash on our premises. 

 

4. All class passes and memberships have to be paid online prior to participating in class. For memberships, the first membership month is paid online through our online schedule, the monthly membership fee will be automatically withdrawn from the client’s bank account by automatic incasso / direct debit. A €45 administration fee will be charged for failed payments. The membership rates are regarded as an average monthly fee, which is consistently paid throughout the year during the contract period. Adapting the membership to actual lessons followed is thus not possible. It is in the interest of the practitioner to join practice as often as possible. In case classes cannot be taken, no refunds can be given, also not partly. This includes illness, vacation, pregnancy, and absence due to work travel, etc.. In case of illness and injury that are longer than 4 weeks, it is possible to prolong the membership, medical documentation from a physician is required herein immediately. The 12 months membership rates (monthly fees) are calculated over a yearly base. School closures, vacation (entailing school closure of three weeks per year) and illness are already included into this fee.

 

5. In the case of non-payment, Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to suspend the account of the relevant Client, and if necessary, to take legal action to recoup the legally agreed upon fees due. 

 

6. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to change any or all services advertised and agreed on prices. 

 

7. Any price changes will be announced in advance, by placing statements on the Website, and/or by direct email. The currently applicable rates are always mentioned on the Website.

 

8. Maxi Meissner | Bhumi Yoga may, from time to time, offer discounts or "early bird" specials for some of their services. These offers are valid only during the dates stated on the website and are not available to persons who bought the same service made on earlier or later dates. 

 

9. A client can cancel and/or reschedule an Ayurveda Health Consultation, a consultation and a coaching session up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled session. If the client cancels an Ayurveda Health Consultation, a consultation and a coaching session within 24 hours of the scheduled session, the client will still be charged for half the price of the session.

 

Article XII. Reservations and signing in for Classes at Bhumi Yoga

 

1. Please be on time, at least 10 minutes before a workshop or training starts. For Mysore classes be on time, this means arrive during the arrival window stated on the schedule. 

 

2. Before a yoga class Client must personally sign in via the Momoyoga system and reserve a spot.

 

3. All classes are available for online booking up to 1 minute in advance. 

 

4. It’s your responsibility to be on time for classes, trainings, workshops, yoga coaching, special events, retreat, programs (and for Mysore classes to arrive at the specified arrival window) arriving late will not be accepted - if you arrive late, there will be no refund of fees. 

i. Client can cancel his/her booking up to 7 hours before a regular class starts using our online (Momoyoga) program, this is considered an "Early Cancellation" and you will not be charged for the reservation. (To do this, go to your account and cancel the class in your schedule) 

ii. If you cancel your reservation less than 7 hours before the start of class, your cancellation will be regarded as a "Late Cancellation". 

iii. Consequences or Late Cancellation or a No-Show (reserving but not showing up to class and not informing the studio in time) are: 

a. If you have a class card, this class will be charged from your card. 

 

Read the cancellation policy for workshops, trainings, retreat and prorgrams below in section XV.

 

5. Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to change our policies for late cancellation including the fees or the time limit or both. 

 

Article XIV. Bhumi Yoga Workshops, Courses, Events, Training, Programs and Retreats. 

 

1. The current workshop, events, training, programs and retreat schedule can be found on the website. Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to change the schedule at any time. If possible, any changes are announced in advance, by email or newsletter. 

 

2. Clients using momoyoga to book in for yoga classes, workshops and retreats automatically sign in for our newsletter (and can always unsubscribe). If otherwise, a client does not subscribe to our newsletter through going to our website footer sign in form, we are not responsible for them failing to get announcements for events or changes to said events. 

 

3. The prices for a workshop, event, training, program and retreat can be found on the Bhumi Yoga website. 

 

4. Payment for a workshop, course, event or retreat must be paid in full before the start of the event. Registration may be affected by enrolment via the online reservation system. 

 

5. In case of participation in a program, training or retreat, the deposit must be paid within the indicated time on the registration form or website. Only then, the application is complete, and a reserved spot is secured. 

 

6. The balance needs to be paid no later than the indicated period on the application form, prior to the start date. The client will receive an email or a copy of the agreement from Bhumi Yoga specifying the details agreed upon and deadlines for payment.

 

8. Payments must be on time or a €25 fee or 10% admin fee (over the outstanding amount) will be billed (whichever is more). 

 

9. Payments for trainings are non-transferable to other courses or people. 

 

10. For some Workshops, Trainings, Events, Programs and Retreats an “Early Bird Rate” applies. This reduced rate applies until the date specified on the Website or in your confirmation of registration. After this date, the normal rate, which is also specified on the Website, applies without exception. 

 

Article XV. Cancellation for Workshops, Courses, Events, Retreat, Appointments (Prviate Consultations):

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1. Bhumi Yoga reserves the right to cancel any workshop, course, training, retreat, program or event due to insufficient enrollment at any time due to lack of registrations, illness of the teacher, travel issues of the teachers or any other unforeseen circumstances. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future date or to receive a full refund of registration fees. 

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2. Bhumi Yoga is not responsible for any expenses (e.g. for travel and accommodation) incurred by the customer if a workshop, course or event is canceled. 

 

1. For Workshops and courses

 

If client chooses to cancel participation in a workshop, course, intensive, program, training or event, client must send a letter by email to inform Bhumi Yoga (info@bhumiyoga.nl).

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The conditions are:

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a) More than 10 weeks before start date, 50% course fee refunded.

b) Between 10-6 weeks before start date, 25% course fee refunded.

c) Within 6 weeks before the start date, there are no refunds of money, regardless of circumstances. 

 

1. Cancellation of retreat:

 

A participation in a retreat  may be canceled only in writing. Cancellations can be done by sending an email to: info@bhumiyoga.nl

 

The conditions for canceling a retreat are:

 

1. Up to 8 months prior to the start of the retreat, a retreat can be canceled with a 100% refund, with €50 deducted from the refund for administration fees.

2. Up to 6 months prior to the start of the retreat, a 50% refund is possible (with €50 deducted from the refund for administration fees).

3. Up to 3 months prior to the start of the retreat, a 75% refund is possible (with €50 deducted from the refund for administration fees).

4. In the period of 3 months leading up to the retreat no refund is possible anymore, unless there is a documented medical reason

5. If the participant cancels 7 days or less before the retreat start date, then no refund will be issued, even in case of documented medical reasons, because by that time all provisions and expenses for the stay have been incurred.

 

C. Consultation Cancellation Policy

 

Cancellations must be made by email to info@bhumiyoga.nl at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, 50% of the consultation fee will be charged to the client.

 

Article XVII. Governing Law and Dispute Settlement 

 

1. The General Terms and Conditions are exclusively governed by Dutch law. 

 

2. Complaints: Should client encounter a problem during any of our services, please inform us by email to info@bhumiyoga.nl . We will endeavor to put things right. 

 

3. Any disputes relating to the General Terms and Conditions, any Membership, yoga coaching, or a Client’s attending group and private yoga classes, Workshops, Trainings or Retreats, programs and events organized by Bhumi Yoga are settled exclusively by 1st choice) a mediator of Bhumi Yoga choice, and if this does not settle the case, a competent court in Groningen or any higher court. 

 

4. Please note that Bhumi Yoga cannot be held responsible for the individual behavior of any other person, client or group member.