Last updated: January 22, 2024
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.
Wholesome Living Academy / Wholesomeliving.me / Somalign™
Websites: ibowentherapy.com wholesomeliving.me
These Terms and Conditions apply to all programs, services, and offerings delivered by Wholesome Living Academy, Wholesomeliving.me, or any related trading name, including but not limited to:
Somalign™ Bodywork Diploma
Somalign™ Bowen Therapy Diploma
Somalign™ Practitioner Certification
Somalign™ Coaching & Mentoring Programs
Somalign™ Business Training
Somalign™ Practitioner Pathway Programs
Any online or in-person training, workshop, retreat, or educational experience
Any future programs, diplomas, or offerings provided under Wholesome Living Academy
By enrolling in any of these programs or accessing any service on ibowentherapy.com or wholesomeliving.me, You agree that these Terms apply universally to all programs, regardless of title, delivery method, or duration.
Interpretation
Words with an initial capital letter have the meanings defined below. The definitions apply whether they appear in the singular or plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
“Company”, “We”, “Us”, “Our” eans Wholesome Living Academy, the legal business entity operating Wholesomeliving.me and all Somalign™ programs, services, and content
provided via ibowentherapy.com.
“Website” means ibowentherapy.com and any associated portals, subdomains, membership sites, or learning platforms used to deliver the Service.
“Service” means all online and offline services provided by the Company, including but not limited to: Somalign™ Bowen Therapy training, educational content, coaching, mentoring, group calls, Telegram support, written materials, videos, resources, and related offerings.
“Program” means any course, training, certification, membership, mentoring, or coaching program provided by the Company.
“You” means the individual or entity accessing or using the Service, including students, clients, and visitors to the Website.
These Terms and Conditions govern Your use of the Service and form the entire agreement between You and the Company.
By accessing the Website, enrolling in a Program, using the Service, or clicking “Accept,” You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You do not agree with any part of these Terms, You must not use the Service.
You represent that You are at least 18 years of age. The Service is not intended for anyone under 18.
Your use of the Service is also subject to Our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with that policy.
The Service, including Somalign™ Bowen Therapy training, coaching, business mentoring, and related content, is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
The Service is not:
Medical treatment
Physiotherapy
Mental health or psychological therapy
Financial or legal advice
A substitute for licensed healthcare or professional advice of any kind
The Company does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical, mental health, or physical conditions. You are solely responsible for seeking appropriate professional care where required.
The Company does not guarantee:
Any specific health, physical, emotional, or therapeutic outcomes
Any particular business result, income level, or financial success
Any number of clients, bookings, referrals, or sales
That You will obtain or maintain professional insurance or recognition in any country
That You will achieve certification unless all requirements are met
Any examples of business outcomes, client results, physical transformations, financial projections, or testimonials are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or promise of what You will achieve.
Your results depend on many factors including but not limited to:
Your effort, consistency, and implementation
Your existing skills and experience
Your personal situation and resources
Your compliance with local laws and regulations
Client variables, market conditions, and external factors beyond Our control
You agree that You are solely responsible for Your own results and outcomes.
By enrolling in any Program, You agree to:
Take full responsibility for Your participation and progress
Complete all required modules, exercises, and assessments to the best of Your ability
Implement the strategies, techniques, and actions as instructed if You wish to seek results
Behave respectfully toward the Company, staff, and other students
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and conduct
The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate Your access to the Service at any time if Your behaviour is abusive, harmful, disruptive, or in violation of these Terms.
(Extended Support Conditions – Somalign™ Training)
The Company may, at its sole discretion, offer continued or extended personal support in certain Programs where this has been described as a possibility. This extended support is conditional, voluntary, and not guaranteed.
To be eligible for any extended personal support beyond the standard Program delivery, You must:
Complete 100% of all course videos, modules, and training materials;
Complete all exercises, homework, and implementation tasks as instructed;
Implement all relevant business and marketing actions, including but not limited to social media posting, video content creation, outreach, and client-building tasks where these are part
of the Program;
Attend and participate in all scheduled calls, live sessions, or Q&As, unless prior written exemption has been agreed by the Company;
Actively participate in the designated support channel (e.g. Telegram) and respond to reasonable communications;
Provide reasonable proof of implementation when requested;
Follow the Program instructions fully and in good faith, without significant modification unless approved by the Company;
Maintain respectful and appropriate communication with the Company and other participants;
Remain consistently engaged and demonstrate ongoing effort and willingness to implement the work.
Extended support does not include unlimited weekly calls or unlimited live sessions.
Extended support is not indefinite and may be ended at any time at the Company’s discretion.
Extended support is provided as a goodwill measure and partnership gesture, not as a contractual guarantee.
Extended support is only available while You continue to implement the Program in good faith. If You stop doing the work, fail to engage, or do not follow instructions, the Company has no obligation to continue offering support.
Paying for a Program alone does not entitle You to extended or ongoing support beyond what is clearly specified at the time of purchase.
You acknowledge and agree that this structure does not create any legal guarantee of results or income, nor any right to ongoing access, coaching, or mentorship beyond what the Company chooses to provide.
Nothing in the Service is intended to constitute:
Medical diagnosis, treatment, or cure
Mental health or psychological therapy
Financial, accounting, or investment advice
Legal or regulatory advice
You are responsible for seeking independent professional advice from appropriately qualified practitioners, registered health professionals, legal advisors, or financial advisors where relevant.\
The Company is not responsible for any decisions You make based on the information provided in the Service.
If You use Somalign™ techniques, or any skills learned in the Program, with Your own clients, You acknowledge and agree that:
You are solely responsible for how You apply the work in practice;
You will work within Your own legal scope of practice and local regulations;
You will not represent Somalign™ as a medical treatment or cure;
You will obtain any necessary insurance, qualifications, or registrations required in Your jurisdiction;
You will use safe, ethical, and professional practices at all times;
You will not hold the Company liable for any incident, injury, dissatisfaction, or outcome experienced by Your clients.
The Company is not responsible for:
How You advertise Your services;
The claims You make to Your clients;
The results Your clients experience;
Any regulatory or legal issues arising from Your practice.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and its officers, employees, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any:
indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
loss of income, revenue, profits, clients, contracts, data, or goodwill;
personal injury, emotional distress, or adverse outcomes;
business interruption or reputational harm;
claims arising from Your practice with clients or Your use of Somalign™ techniques.
In any case where liability cannot be excluded, the Company’s total liability shall be limited to the total amount You paid for the Program giving rise to the claim.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from Your use of the Service or Your work with clients.
The Service is provided to You on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranty of any kind.
The Company makes no warranty that:
the Service will meet Your requirements or expectations;
the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
any defects or errors will be corrected;
information provided is always accurate, complete, or current;
the Service is compatible with all devices, software, or systems.
You use the Service at Your own risk.
We may terminate or suspend Your access to the Service at any time, without prior notice, if:
You breach these Terms;
You engage in abusive, harmful, or disruptive behaviour;
You misuse the Service or Somalign™ materials;
You commit any act that may harm the reputation, safety, or operations of the Company.
Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. No refunds are owed in the event of termination due to breach of these Terms.
All content, training materials, videos, text, graphics, logos, methods, frameworks, and systems relating to Somalign™ and Wholesome Living Academy are the intellectual property of the Company, unless otherwise stated.
You agree that You will not:
copy, reproduce, or distribute our content;
resell, sublicense, or share Your access with others;
teach, license, or represent Somalign™ as Your own system without written approval;
create derivative works based on Our intellectual property.
Any unauthorised use of Our materials may result in legal action.
The Website and Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.
The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access such websites at Your own risk.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
The Company provides training and services internationally, including to students located in countries recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and other jurisdictions.
By accessing the Service from outside Australia, You acknowledge and agree to the following:
Regardless of where You live or access the Service, these Terms and any dispute arising from or relating to the Service are governed exclusively by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
You agree that any dispute, claim, or legal action must be brought exclusively in the courts or relevant tribunals of Victoria, Australia.
By participating from any country, You expressly agree to waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law:
any right to bring claims, actions, or proceedings against the Company in Your local courts or jurisdiction;
any right to claim under foreign consumer protection laws to the extent they conflict with these Terms;
any right to seek damages or enforcement of foreign judgments against the Company outside Australia.
You acknowledge that:
Somalign™ Bowen Therapy is a complementary educational modality and not a regulated medical treatment;
You are solely responsible for complying with all local laws, health regulations, licensing, insurance requirements, and professional standards in Your own country;
The Company does not warrant or guarantee that Somalign™ will be recognised, insurable, or permitted in Your jurisdiction;
The Company is not liable for any legal or regulatory consequences arising from Your decision to practise Somalign™ or related techniques in Your country.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, You waive any right to:
bring international claims, cross-border disputes, class actions, or group claims against the Company;
seek damages based on the laws of any country other than Australia;
pursue enforcement of foreign judgments against the Company.
Before commencing any court proceedings, You agree that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be submitted to binding arbitration in Victoria, Australia.
You waive:
any right to a jury trial;
any right to participate in a class action or collective proceeding;
any right to pursue legal proceedings in any jurisdiction other than Victoria, Australia.
The Company is not responsible or liable for:
injuries, adverse outcomes, or dissatisfaction experienced by You or Your clients;
misinterpretation of content due to language, cultural differences, or translation;
business, legal, or regulatory consequences You face in Your own country;
differences between rights available in Your jurisdiction and those available under Australian law.
By participating in the Service, You:
consent to receiving training and services from an Australian-based provider;
consent to Your data being processed and stored in accordance with Australian law and Our Privacy Policy;
acknowledge and accept that Your legal rights may differ from those in Your own country;
voluntarily waive any conflicting rights to the extent permitted by law by agreeing to these Terms.
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If changes are material, We will make reasonable efforts to notify You (for example, by updating the “Last Updated” date).
By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If You do not agree with the new Terms, You must stop using the Service.
If You have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You may contact Us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ibowentherapy.com
IAll outcomes from Somalign™ programs, bodywork teachings, business mentoring, or practitioner trainings are individual and cannot be guaranteed. Every participant’s results depend on their own physical condition, mental state, emotional history, willingness to participate, consistency, lifestyle factors, and personal circumstances.
By joining or engaging with any Somalign™ training, coaching, mentoring or bodywork instruction, You acknowledge and agree that:
Results vary from person to person
You are solely responsible for your decisions, your wellbeing, and your outcomes
You voluntarily choose to participate in all practices, techniques, or teachings
You accept full responsibility for how You apply what you learn
The Company and its trainers, mentors, and representatives are not liable for any physical, emotional, mental, financial, or business outcomes resulting from your participation
You expressly waive the right to hold the Company liable for any consequence arising from your involvement in Somalign™ work, training, coaching, or application of any material taught.
This clause survives termination of this Agreement.
Enrollment in any Somalign™ program, certification, coaching, mentoring, training, or digital course is 100% non-refundable, including:
change of mind
change of schedule
perceived lack of results
choosing not to complete the program
choosing not to participate in the materials
failure to apply the teachings
financial circumstances
personal life circumstances
Because all materials, training, and support frameworks are delivered digitally and/or accessible immediately upon purchase, You agree that no refunds, partial refunds, credits, or cancellations will be granted.
By enrolling, You accept this policy in full.
By participating in any Somalign™ Bodywork Diploma, Somalign™ Bowen Therapy Diploma, Somalign™ Practitioner Certification, or Somalign™ Coaching & Mentoring program, You agree that:
You engage in all bodywork practice at Your own risk
You are responsible for Your own physical safety and emotional wellbeing
You will practise only within your skill level and training stage
You will not perform techniques on others that You do not yet understand
You accept full liability for any injury, strain, emotional reaction, or discomfort experienced by yourself or by any person you practise on
You will seek appropriate medical or psychological care if needed
You indemnify the Company from all claims arising from practice, self-application, or application on others
The Company assumes no responsibility for:
injuries sustained during learning or practice
emotional or somatic responses triggered through the work
misuse or misinterpretation of teachings
personal distress arising during inner-work components
any consequences of performing bodywork outside your competence
Students agree not to teach or apply advanced techniques until certified.
If You receive any form of Somalign™ demonstration session, practice session, or bodywork from a student, graduate, or trainer, You acknowledge that:
Somalign™ is not a medical treatment
It is not a replacement for healthcare, diagnosis, or therapy
Responses vary from person to person
Temporary soreness, emotional release, or physical sensations may occur
You participate voluntarily and at Your own risk
You waive all rights to claim damages, loss, or injury against the Company, its trainers, its students, or Wholesome Living Academy.
You agree that you are responsible for seeking medical care if needed and that no promises of specific outcomes have been made.
By enrolling in any Somalign™ certification pathway, You agree to the following:
Certification is not guaranteed; it is earned by completing all requirements
You must complete all lessons, assessments, submissions, case studies, and practical demonstrations
You must practise ethically and within the scope of what you have been taught
You may not represent yourself as a certified practitioner until the Company confirms certification in writing
You may not teach Somalign™ techniques, sequences, or processes to others
You may only use the Somalign™ name in accordance with brand guidelines provided
Certification may be revoked for unethical conduct, safety breaches, or misuse of the modality
You are solely responsible for acquiring proper insurance in your region
You must comply with local laws and regulations in your own country or state
You acknowledge that the Company has the right to withhold certification, revoke certification, or terminate your training access if you fail to meet standards, disregard safety protocols, or behave in a way that may harm clients or the reputation of the Somalign™ system.
In certain business-coaching programs, extended support is provided only if:
You complete 100% of the program materials
You implement all steps as instructed
You attend required sessions or submit required work
You actively produce content, marketing, and required actions
You continue to show up fully and consistently
Extended support does not include ongoing weekly calls, but may include continued personal support via approved communication channels, at the Company’s discretion.
The Company reserves the right to withdraw extended support if You fail to meet participation expectations.
Because students may join from any of the IICT-accepted countries or other regions worldwide, You agree that
Australian law applies to this Agreement
All training is provided from Australia
You waive any right to legal action in your own country
You accept jurisdiction exclusively in Victoria, Australia
You accept responsibility for knowing and complying with your local laws regarding training, practice, insurance, and business use
By accessing the Service, joining any training, or clicking to agree inside your student portal,
You acknowledge that:
You have read, understood, and accepted all Terms & Conditions
You accept all waivers, disclaimers, and policies above
You waive any right to hold the Company liable for outcomes arising from participation
Your continued use of the Service constitutes ongoing agreement
The information on this website (including any videos, articles, downloads, programs, or training materials) is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes medical, psychological, therapeutic, or financial advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Wholesome Living Academy and its associated brands, including Somalign™, provide bodywork education, personal development training, and business coaching. We do not provide medical or mental health services. Any techniques, practices, or information presented should be applied at your own discretion and responsibility.
Always seek the advice of your doctor, healthcare provider, or qualified mental health professional before applying any physical, emotional, or lifestyle changes discussed on this website. You use this information voluntarily and at your own risk.
Wholesome Living Academy and Somalign™ are not liable for any loss, injury, or outcome resulting from the use or misuse of content on this website.
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