TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 26, 2025

Welcome to Vichara Yoga and the RASA Ayurveda Members Portal. By subscribing to or accessing our membership offerings, including but not limited to the Sādhana Membership, AHC Program Course, Meditation as Medicine Course, Ayurveda for Yogis and Yoga Teachers and the Stepping into Silence Online Retreat, you agree to the following terms:

Membership Access & Billing

  • Memberships begin on the date of subscription and auto-renew either monthly (every 30 days) or annually (every 365 days).

  • You are responsible for maintaining valid payment details. Your membership will be automatically renewed using the original payment method unless you update or cancel it through your account settings.

  • Switching between membership types or cancelling your subscription must be done through your online account.

Refunds

  • We offer refunds on a case by case basis. This policy ensures fairness and sustainability in delivering consistent content and service. Please consider your commitment carefully before subscribing.

Use of Content

  • All content, including videos, classes, and downloads, is the intellectual property of Tiffany Nicholson-Smith, Vichara Yoga and RASA Ayurveda. It may not be shared, copied, or distributed without written consent.

  • Access is granted solely to the account holder and may not be shared with others.

Assumption of Risk

By participating in our yoga, meditation, or Ayurvedic offerings, you acknowledge:

  • You are responsible for your own well-being.

  • You have consulted your healthcare provider before beginning any physical or mental wellness program.

  • You accept all risks associated with participation and waive any liability for injury or damages.

Privacy Policy

We deeply respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

Who We Are

Our site address is: https://members.vicharayoga.com
We are operated by Vichara Yoga and RASA Ayurveda, under the guidance of Tiffany Nicholson-Smith.

What We Collect

When you create an account or enroll in a membership, we may collect:

  • Name and email address

  • Billing address and payment details (processed securely via Stripe or PayPal)

  • Activity data on our site (for account access, progress, or troubleshooting)

Why We Collect Data

We collect this information to:

  • Deliver your membership experience

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our offerings and content

  • Comply with legal and financial obligations

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyze anonymous traffic data

You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect your user experience.

Embedded & Third-Party Content

Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos from Vimeo or Zoom). These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, share, or rent your personal information to third parties. Data may be processed through secure third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Vimeo) solely for your user experience and functionality.

Your Rights

At any time, you may:

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Ask us to delete your data (unless legally required to retain it)