Terms of Use and Conditions of The Lojong Center

1. Scope

These Terms govern:

• Access to and use of The Lojong Center website and its services, including Contemplative Creative Education (CCE), Contemplative Creative Psychotherapy (CCPT), Contemplative Creative Practices (CCP), Meditation, and all related services;

• Legal relationships between The Lojong Center and Users (including Consumers and Business Users);

• Conditions of sale for paid offerings;

• User obligations and limitations.

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2. User Eligibility

By using this Site or Services, you confirm:

• You are an adult recognized by applicable law;

• If under legal age, you may only use the Services with the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian;

• No legal restrictions are preventing you from entering into these Terms.

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3. Account Registration

• Users may register for an account to access certain Services.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

• You may not use a false identity, register multiple accounts without permission, or share your account with others.

• The Lojong Center reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts deemed to be in violation of these Terms or any applicable laws.

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4. Acceptable Use

Users agree to use the Site and Services in accordance with applicable laws and not to:

• Violate third-party rights;

• Engage in illegal, fraudulent, or harmful conduct;

• Use the Services to distribute spam, malware, or misleading information;

• Resell, copy, or exploit any content or function of the Site without written permission.

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5. External Links and Resources

Our Site may contain links to external websites or services. The Lojong Center is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or resources.

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6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including but not limited to course materials, visuals, trademarks, and original models (e.g., the Contemplative Creative Therapy model)—is the intellectual property of Emma JM. Ates and The Lojong Center unless otherwise indicated. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

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7. Terms and Conditions of Sale

a. Paid Products & Services

Some offerings (e.g., online courses, workshops, sessions) require payment. Prices, durations, and terms will be clearly outlined during the purchase process.

b. Payment

Payments are processed securely via third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). The Lojong Center does not store credit card information. Users are responsible for any applicable taxes or payment fees.

c. Installments

Some programs may allow payment in installments. Missed payments may result in suspension of access.

d. Refunds & Right of Withdrawal

Users in the EU have the right to withdraw within 14 days of purchase, unless they access digital content or services during that period. No refunds are available for fully delivered services or digital content that has been accessed.

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8. Subscriptions

Subscriptions grant access to recurring services and may be cancelled by contacting us at the address provided. Failure to pay may result in termination of access.

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9. Trial Periods

Some services may include a free trial. If not cancelled before the end of the trial, charges will apply as per the terms outlined.

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10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at our discretion for violations of these Terms or applicable laws. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

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11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Lojong Center shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our Services. Our liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

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12. Service Interruptions

We may occasionally interrupt access for maintenance or updates. In cases of force majeure, we are not liable for disruptions beyond our control.

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13. Privacy Policy

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how your data is collected, used, and protected.

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14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, unless superseded by consumer protection laws in your place of residence (e.g., EU). Any legal disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ontario, except where local laws grant other rights.

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15. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises, we encourage Users to contact us directly. EU consumers may access the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform here.

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16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

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17. Creative Commons License for Educational Materials

Some materials offered by The Lojong Center, such as downloadable handouts, worksheets, and select visual aids, are made available under the following license:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

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This means that you are free to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Under the following terms:

• Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made (though no modifications are permitted under this license). You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests The Lojong Center endorses you or your use.

• NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.

• NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.

 

To learn more, visit the license:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

If you would like to use any materials beyond these terms—such as for teaching, research, or professional publications—please contact The Lojong Center for permission.

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How to Attribute

When sharing materials under this license, please use the following attribution format:

 

“Contemplative Creative Therapy Handout” by The Lojong Center (www.thelojongcenter.com) is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

 

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18. Contact

The Lojong Center
Email: contemplativecreativescience@gmail.com
Toronto, ON, Canada

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Last updated: 2025-07-28