TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ocyogi.com (the "Site"), operated by James Afshar, E-RYT ("we," "us," "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, content, and products (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing our Site, booking a service, creating an account, making a purchase, or participating in any of our classes, events, or programs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

2. Services Description

OC Yogi offers a variety of yoga and wellness services and products, including but not limited to:

  • Corporate Wellness Programs: Tailored yoga and wellness sessions for businesses and their employees.

  • Private Instruction: One-on-one yoga sessions for individuals.

  • Online Class Memberships: A library of pre-recorded and/or live-streamed yoga classes accessible via a paid monthly subscription.

  • Digital Products: One-time purchase digital content, such as e-books and video classes, focused on fitness and yoga.

  • Yoga Retreats: Domestic and international yoga retreat events.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Responsibilities and Representations

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are of legal age to form a binding contract.

  • All registration information you submit is accurate and truthful.

  • You will maintain the accuracy of such information.

  • You are in good physical health and have consulted with a physician regarding any medical condition that may be affected by your participation in yoga or use of our fitness content.

  • You will not share your account login credentials with any third party. 

4. User Accounts

  • Free Account: Registration for a free account grants you perpetual access to certain basic site features, such as account management and communication preferences. Access to a free account may be terminated by you or by us in accordance with these Terms.

  • Paid Membership Subscription: Access to our premium video class library requires a paid monthly subscription, which will automatically renew until canceled by you. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or via our designated third-party platform (e.g., Patreon). Cancellation will stop future charges, and access will continue until the end of the current billing period.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account and must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

5. Payment Terms

  • Fees: You agree to pay all applicable fees for the Services and products you purchase. We reserve the right to change our fees with reasonable notice posted on the Site.

  • Payment Processing: All payments are processed through third-party payment processors (such as Squarespace, Zelle, Venmo, or Patreon). You agree to their respective terms of service. OC Yogi is not responsible for any errors, fees, or actions taken by these third-party processors.

  • One-Time Purchases: Digital products (e-books, videos) are available for a one-time purchase price as listed on the Site.

6. Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Online Membership Subscriptions: You may cancel your monthly membership at any time. Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing cycle. No refunds will be provided for partial months or after cancellation.

  • Private Instruction: Cancellations for private sessions must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged in full.

  • Digital Products (E-books, Videos): Due to the immediate and irreversible nature of digital delivery, all sales of digital download products are final and non-refundable.

  • Yoga Retreats:

    • A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.

    • Refund requests must be made in writing. Refunds (excluding the deposit) may be granted only if canceled before [e.g., 60 days] prior to the retreat start date. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after this deadline.

    • We highly recommend that all retreat participants purchase travel insurance.

7. License for Digital Products

Upon your payment of the applicable fees, OC Yogi grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the digital products you purchase (such as e-books and video classes) for your personal, non-commercial use only.

You acknowledge that you are purchasing a license to access and use the digital content in accordance with these Terms, and not an ownership interest in the content itself. You agree not to copy, distribute, modify, transmit, publicly display, sell, transfer, or create derivative works from any of the purchased digital content.

In accordance with California Civil Code § 1748.8, you are advised that the digital products offered on this site constitute "digital factual content." You may lose access to this digital content if the service is discontinued or your account is terminated, except as required by law.

8. General Health Disclaimer

The information provided in our Services, including digital e-books and video classes, is for general informational and educational purposes only related to fitness and yoga. It is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. You should consult with a physician or other healthcare professional before beginning any fitness program or using any of our content to ensure it is appropriate for your personal circumstances.

9. Liability Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Yoga involves physical movement and may involve strenuous activity. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any Services provided by OC Yogi, you hereby voluntarily agree to the following:

  1. Assumption of Risk: You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, of personal injury, illness, disability, or loss of life that may result from your participation in the Services, whether occurring on or off the premises.

  2. Release and Waiver: You, on behalf of yourself, your heirs, and assigns, hereby fully and forever RELEASE, WAIVE, and DISCHARGE OC Yogi, its owners, employees, and contractors from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action for personal injury, illness, disability, or loss of life, as well as for property loss or damage, arising from your participation in the Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

  3. Indemnification: You agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OC Yogi from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or related to your participation in any Service or your breach of these Terms.

10. Intellectual Property

All content available on the Site and through the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital products, and software, is the property of OC Yogi or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the online classes and digital products you have purchased for your personal, non-commercial use only, as specified in these Terms. You agree not to copy, distribute, modify, transmit, broadcast, or create derivative works from any of our content without our prior written consent.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration in [Your County, State], rather than in court. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in a class-action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

12. Rules of Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Harass, abuse, or harm other participants or instructors.

  • Use another user's account or share your account.

  • Record, stream, or distribute any of our live, pre-recorded classes, or digital products.

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose.

13. General Provisions

  • Modifications: We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

  • Contact Information: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: jamesafsharyoga@gmail.com