Terms of Service - The Kriya Yoga School Last Updated: January 25, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using kriyayogaschool.com ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.
2. Website Purpose The Website serves as an informational platform and portal to:
   • Provide information about Kriya Yoga teachings
   • Offer free educational resources
   • Direct users to external platforms for paid services
   • Facilitate newsletter subscriptions
   • Enable scheduling of free consultations
   • Provide access to free community resources
3. External Services The Website contains links to external platforms:
   • Calendly for scheduling consultations
   • Stripe for donations
   • Skool for community access
   • MailerLite for newsletter services
   We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party services.
4. Free Resources Access Access to free resources is granted upon newsletter subscription. By subscribing, you:
   • Agree to receive communications from The Kriya Yoga School
   • Understand that access links will be delivered via email
   • Accept our Privacy Policy and data handling practices
5. Content Usage
   • Website content is for personal, non-commercial use
   • Free downloadable materials must be attributed as specified in our Free Resources Usage Policy
   • Content may not be modified or used to create derivative works
   • Commercial use of any materials is strictly prohibited
6. No Purchase Processing
   • The Website does not process direct payments
   • All transactions occur through third-party platforms
   • We are not responsible for transaction issues on external platforms
7. Disclaimer of Warranties The Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
8. Limitation of Liability We shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
   • Use or inability to use the Website
   • Actions taken based on Website information
   • External link functionality
   • Technical issues or interruptions
9. Intellectual Property All content remains the property of The Kriya Yoga School as detailed in our Copyright Notice.
10. Modifications We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
11. Governing Law These terms shall be governed by applicable laws, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of appropriate courts.
12. Contact For questions about these Terms of Service, contact: [email protected]

Free Resources Usage Policy

Free Resources Usage Policy - The Kriya Yoga School: January 25, 2025

Freely Available Materials The Kriya Yoga School provides certain educational materials free of charge to support spiritual seekers on their journey. These free resources include our Beginner's Guide to Kriya Yoga and select instructional materials available on our website's Free Resources page.

Usage Rights for Free Materials

You are welcome to:

• Download these materials for personal use
• Share these materials with others
• Use portions in your own spiritual practice
• Distribute these materials in study groups or spiritual communities

Attribution Requirements

When sharing or distributing our free materials, you must provide clear attribution by:

1. Including the statement: "Provided by The Kriya Yoga School and Veda Guru Dev (www.kriyayogaschool.com)"
2. Maintaining any existing attribution notices within the materials
3. Not removing or altering any copyright notices or disclaimers included in the materials

Protected Content Policy

Our premium content, including but not limited to:

• Course materials provided through the Skool platform
• Live class recordings
• Private teachings and guidance
• Member-exclusive resources
• Specialized instructional videos

These materials are protected by copyright law and subject to strict usage limitations. Users of these materials agree not to:

• Share access with non-members
• Create derivative works
• Use the content to create competing courses or programs
• Distribute or sell the materials in any form
• Record or redistribute live sessions
• Use the materials for commercial purposes

Enforcement and Respect

We provide free resources in the spirit of service and sharing spiritual knowledge. However, our premium content represents the deeper teachings of our lineage and requires appropriate protection. Violation of these policies may result in:

• Termination of membership
• Revocation of access to materials
• Legal action if necessary

We trust our community to honor these guidelines and maintain the integrity of these sacred teachings. If you have questions about appropriate usage of any materials, please contact us directly.

Understanding the Difference

Free materials are clearly marked on our website's Free Resources page. All other content should be assumed protected unless explicitly stated otherwise. When in doubt, please contact us for clarification.

Updates to This Policy

The Kriya Yoga School reserves the right to update these policies as needed. Continued use of our materials constitutes acceptance of any changes.