Terms of Service

    Last Updated: December 2024

    1. Acceptance of Terms

    By creating an account, submitting a review, or using any part of TheYogaReview.com ("Platform"), you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

    These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TheYogaReview.com.

    2. Eligibility

    You must be at least 18 years old to use this Platform. By using the Platform, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

    You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

    3. User Responsibilities

    When Submitting Reviews

    • •You must base reviews on your direct, first-hand experience
    • •You must be truthful and accurate in your statements
    • •You may not submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
    • •You may not include hate speech, threats, or harassment
    • •You must respect privacy and not share confidential information

    When Responding to Reviews (Teachers)

    • •You must respond professionally and respectfully
    • •You may not attack, threaten, or harass reviewers
    • •You may not share private student information
    • •You must adhere to our Response Guidelines

    General Conduct

    • •You may not use the Platform for illegal purposes
    • •You may not attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise security
    • •You may not impersonate others or create fake accounts
    • •You may not spam, advertise, or use the Platform for commercial solicitation

    4. Content Ownership and License

    Your Content: You retain ownership of the content you submit (reviews, responses, profile information). However, by submitting content, you grant TheYogaReview.com a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Platform.

    Platform Content: All other content on the Platform (design, text, graphics, logos) is owned by TheYogaReview.com and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute this content without permission.

    5. Content Moderation

    All reviews and teacher responses are subject to moderation before being published. We reserve the right to:

    • • Approve or reject any submitted content
    • • Remove content that violates our guidelines
    • • Edit content for formatting (but not substance)
    • • Remove content reported through our flagging system

    We are not obligated to publish any specific review or response, and our moderation decisions are final.

    6. Platform Disclaimers

    IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

    • •User-Generated Content: Reviews and responses represent the opinions of individual users, not TheYogaReview.com. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted content.
    • •Not Professional Advice: The Platform is for sharing experiences, not providing professional, medical, or legal advice.
    • •"As Is" Service: The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
    • •No Verification: We do not independently verify teachers' credentials, certifications, or claims.

    7. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

    TheYogaReview.com and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to:

    • • Damages from defamatory or false reviews
    • • Loss of reputation or business
    • • Emotional distress
    • • Data loss or security breaches
    • • Decisions made based on Platform content

    Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid to use the Platform (currently $0), whichever is greater.

    8. Your Liability and Indemnification

    You are solely responsible for the content you submit. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TheYogaReview.com from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

    • • Your violation of these Terms of Service
    • • Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
    • • Content you submit to the Platform
    • • Your use of the Platform

    If your review is found to be defamatory, you may be held personally liable. We strongly encourage truthful, factual reviews.

    9. Account Termination

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, including:

    • • Violation of these Terms of Service
    • • Violation of Content Guidelines
    • • Abusive or harassing behavior
    • • Fraudulent activity
    • • At our sole discretion

    You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Note that approved reviews may remain on the Platform after account deletion, but your identifying information will be removed.

    10. Dispute Resolution

    Informal Resolution: If you have a dispute with the Platform, please contact us first to attempt informal resolution.

    Arbitration: Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

    Class Action Waiver: You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity, not as part of a class action.

    11. Governing Law

    These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of [Your State], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the state or federal courts located in [Your County/State].

    12. Changes to These Terms

    We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

    13. Contact Information

    Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us at:

    Email: legal@theyogareview.com