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Terms and Conditions for Programs
with Karen Sothers, M.Ed., E-RYT

Please read the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) for the program you are purchasing from Karen Sothers. The Terms are divided into separate sections. You will need to scroll to the program title you are purchasing to read the Terms. Before completing your payment transaction, you will be required to check/click the box that you agree to comply with the program’s Terms as outlined below.

  • MBSR 8-Week Online Program – Terms and Conditions (program will be referred to below as MBSR 8-Week Program)

The MBSR 8-Week Program is an educational and experiential training in the methods of mindfulness, meditation, gentle yoga, walking meditation and other mindful movements. During this program I will be encouraged to practice these methods appropriate to my abilities and to never push beyond my capabilities. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, discontinue the activity and ask for support from the teacher, Karen Sothers. I understand I am under no obligation to engage in these methods nor will I hold Karen Sothers, or any other MBSR instructor(s) liable for any injuries or harm incurred from these methods. I assume full responsibility for my experience in this program and for any harm which may incur from these methods during the group classes or on my own in-between group classes.

The MBSR 8-Week Program is not a substitute for medical care, examination, diagnosis or treatment or a substitute for psychotherapy. If I am under the care of a medical provider, psychiatrist, and/or psychotherapist, I have consulted with my physician and/or therapist about my ability to participate in the MBSR 8-Week Program and I have received the appropriate approval from my health care providers.

I assume all risk for any physical and mental health consequences of participating in the MBSR 8-Week Program with Karen Sothers.  Before completing my payment transaction, I will be required to check/click the box that I have read and agree to comply with these Terms.  This will serve as my signature that I am confirming a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law in the State of California.

All materials (audio, video, program manual, written materials, hand-outs, power point slides, etc) created by Karen Sothers for the MBSR 8-Week Program are copyrighted to Karen, who reserves all rights.  The MBSR 8-Week Program materials are for my personal use only and I agree not to copy, reproduce, share or distribute Karen’s materials with others in any form.

What is the refund policy for the MBSR 8-Week Program?

All payments all final. There are no refunds, partial refunds, credits, exchanges or payment cancellations for any reason. Completing your payment transaction for the MBSR 8-Week Program  will serve as your agreement to these terms.

What if I miss one of the live weekly sessions during the MBSR 8-Week Program?

Video recordings and audio meditations for each session will be posted on the MBSR Online Resource Library so that you can experience the session that you missed by watching the videos and listening to the audio meditations. In addition, you can read the MBSR Program Manual materials and review the power point slides for the session that you can not attend live.

What if I pay the MBSR 8-Week Program registration fee and then can not attend the live Zoom sessions?

You can experience the MBSR 8-Week Program at your own pace by accessing all the educational content and experiential practices that will be posted on the Resource Library for six months such as:

  • Watch the video recordings and listen to the audio meditations for each session including the Saturday, Day of Mindfulness retreat
  • Read from the comprehensive MBSR Program Manual to support your mindfulness journey
  • Experience the 9 weekly Mindfulness Encouraging Words practice emails
  • Schedule 2 one-on-one phone sessions with Karen (30 minutes each)
  • MBSR 2.0 Online Programs – Terms and Conditions (program will be referred to below as MBSR 2.0)

The MBSR 2.0 is an educational and experiential training in the methods of mindfulness, meditation, gentle yoga, walking meditation and other mindful movements. During this program I will be encouraged to practice these methods appropriate to my abilities and to never push beyond my capabilities. During the mindful movement sessions, if I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, discontinue the activity and ask for support from the teacher, Karen Sothers. I understand I am under no obligation to engage in these methods nor will I hold Karen Sothers liable for any injuries or harm incurred from these methods. I assume full responsibility for my experience in this program and for any harm which may incur from these methods during the group classes or on my own in-between group classes.

The MBSR 2.0 is not a substitute for medical care, examination, diagnosis or treatment or a substitute for psychotherapy. If I am under the care of a medical provider, psychiatrist, and/or psychotherapist, I have consulted with my physician and/or therapist about my ability to participate in MBSR 2.0 and I have received the appropriate approval from my health care providers.

I assume all risk for any physical and mental health consequences of participating in the MBSR 2.0 with Karen Sothers.  Before completing my payment transaction, I will be required to check/click the box that I have read and agree to comply with these Terms.  This will serve as my signature that I am confirming a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law in the State of California.

All materials (audio, video, program manual, written materials, hand-outs, power point slides, etc) created by Karen Sothers for the MBSR 2.0 are copyrighted to Karen, who reserves all rights.  The MBSR 2.0 materials are for my personal use only and I agree not to copy, reproduce, share or distribute Karen’s materials with others in any form.

What is the refund policy for the MBSR 2.0 Online Programs?

All payments all final. There are no refunds, partial refunds, credits, exchanges or payment cancellations for any reason. Completing your payment transaction for the MBSR 2.0 will serve as your agreement to these terms.

What if I pay the MBSR 2.0 Online registration fee and then can not attend the live streaming session?

The MBSR 2.0 Programs are also available as an on-demand experience. The audio and video recordings from the live streaming program will be posted on the MBSR 2.0 Online Resource Library to review for a limited time.  You will be able to download the audio meditations to your computer for lifetime access or listen directly from the MBSR 2.0 Online Resource Library for a limited time. You can also review the selected video recordings on the MBSR 2.0 Online Resource Library for a limited time but the videos are not available for download.

  • Karen’s mindfulness audio meditation programs  – Terms and Conditions (such as Sacred Pause and Invitation to Relax)

The mindfulness audio meditation programs created by Karen Sothers are educational and experiential trainings in the method of mindfulness meditation and relaxation.  Karen’s audio meditation programs are not a substitute for medical care or treatment or a substitute for psychotherapy. If I am under the care of a medical provider, psychiatrist, and/or psychotherapist, I have consulted with my physician and/or therapist about my ability to participate in these programs and I have received the appropriate approval from my health care providers.

I assume all risk for any physical and mental health consequences from Karen’s mindfulness audio meditation programs.  Before completing my payment transaction, I will be required to check/click the box that I have read and agree to comply with these Terms.  This will serve as my signature that I am confirming a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law in the State of California.

All mindfulness audio meditation programs created by Karen Sothers are copyrighted to Karen, who reserves all rights.  I understand that my purchase of these programs are for my personal use only and I agree not to copy, reproduce, share or distribute Karen’s mindfulness audio meditation programs with others in any form.