Effective Date: 10th of March, 2013
Last Updated: 31st of July, 2026

Terms and Conditions for School of Yoga Vidhya

Welcome to School of Yoga Vidhya (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of schoolofyogavidhya.com, our online platforms, digital content, yoga courses, teacher training programs, yoga therapy services, workshops, retreats, and related educational offerings.

By accessing our website, registering for a program, purchasing a service, or using any part of our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue the use of our website and services.

1. Eligibility

You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under the laws applicable in your country.

If you are below the legal age required to enter into contracts, participation in our programs must be approved by a parent or legal guardian.

2. Our Services

School of Yoga Vidhya provides educational and wellness-related services, including but not limited to:

  • Online Yoga Teacher Training Courses
  • Residential Yoga Teacher Training Programs
  • Yoga Therapy Programs
  • Pranayama and Meditation Classes
  • Corporate Wellness Programs
  • Private Yoga Sessions
  • Workshops, Retreats, and Events
  • Educational Articles, Videos, and Digital Learning Materials

We reserve the right to improve, modify, suspend, or discontinue any service without prior notice whenever necessary.

3. Registration and Account Responsibility

When creating an account or enrolling in a course, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information.
  • Keep your login credentials confidential.
  • Notify us promptly of any unauthorized access to your account.
  • Accept responsibility for activities conducted through your account.

Providing false or misleading information may result in suspension or cancellation of your enrollment.

4. Payments and Fees

Course fees, consultation charges, subscriptions, and other service fees are displayed on our website at the time of purchase.

By completing a payment, you agree that:

  • Prices are subject to change for future enrollments.
  • Applicable taxes may be charged where required.
  • Payments must be completed using approved payment methods.
  • Access to paid services may begin only after successful payment confirmation.

Failure of payment authorization may delay or prevent access to our services.

5. Cancellations and Refunds

Refund eligibility is governed by the refund policy applicable to the specific course or service.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Requests for cancellation should be submitted in writing.
  • Administrative charges may apply where permitted.
  • Digital content that has already been accessed may not qualify for a refund.
  • Live sessions missed by participants may not be eligible for reimbursement.

School of Yoga Vidhya reserves the right to evaluate refund requests based on the circumstances of each case.

6. Student Responsibilities

Participants are expected to:

  • Attend classes respectfully.
  • Follow instructor guidance.
  • Practice within their personal physical abilities.
  • Maintain respectful communication with faculty and fellow participants.
  • Avoid disruptive or inappropriate behaviour.

We reserve the right to remove any participant whose conduct negatively affects the learning environment.

7. Health and Safety

Yoga is a personal wellness practice that should be approached responsibly.

By participating in our programs, you acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for assessing your own physical condition.
  • You should consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning any new exercise or wellness program if you have medical concerns.
  • You will immediately discontinue any practice that causes pain, discomfort, dizziness, or injury.

School of Yoga Vidhya provides educational guidance and does not guarantee specific health outcomes.

Our yoga therapy services are intended to support overall well-being and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency healthcare.

8. Intellectual Property

All materials available through School of Yoga Vidhya, including but not limited to:

  • Course content
  • Videos
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Photographs
  • Documents
  • Learning resources
  • Website design
  • Original written content

are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may use our materials solely for your personal educational purposes.

Without prior written permission, you may not:

  • Copy
  • Reproduce
  • Sell
  • Modify
  • Republish
  • Redistribute
  • Record classes for commercial use
  • Create derivative works from our original content

9. Certificates

Certificates are issued only after participants successfully complete the applicable course requirements.

School of Yoga Vidhya reserves the right to withhold certification if attendance, assessments, ethical conduct, or other mandatory requirements have not been satisfied.

10. Acceptable Use

Users agree not to:

  • Violate applicable laws.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to our systems.
  • Upload malicious software.
  • Interfere with website operations.
  • Share offensive, abusive, or unlawful content.
  • Misrepresent their identity.
  • Use our services for fraudulent purposes.

Violation of these conditions may result in immediate suspension or permanent termination of access.

11. Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with third-party platforms, including payment providers, communication tools, learning platforms, and social media services.

These external services operate independently under their own policies and terms. School of Yoga Vidhya is not responsible for the operation or content of third-party services.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, School of Yoga Vidhya shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Business interruption
  • Loss of profits
  • Data loss
  • Technical interruptions
  • Internet connectivity issues
  • Delays caused by third-party service providers

Participation in yoga practices and wellness activities is undertaken at the participant’s own discretion and responsibility.

13. Website Availability

We aim to keep our website available and functioning efficiently. However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

Temporary interruptions may occur due to:

  • Maintenance
  • Technical upgrades
  • Security updates
  • Internet service disruptions
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

14. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

15. Changes to These Terms

School of Yoga Vidhya may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect operational improvements, legal requirements, or changes to our services.

Updated versions will become effective upon publication on our website.

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of India.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts located in the state where School of Yoga Vidhya operates, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, course policies, or your use of our services, please contact School of Yoga Vidhya using the contact information published on schoolofyogavidhya.com.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and assist you.

Acceptance

By using schoolofyogavidhya.com, registering for a course, participating in our programs, or accessing our educational materials, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.