TERMS OF USE

Desirée Dunbar / Secret Garden Society (“COMPANY”) welcomes you to this site, secretgardensociety.com (“SITE”).

Please read the following terms of use carefully. This agreement constitutes a license covering your use of this SITE and any transactions or interactions you engage in through it (“AGREEMENT”).

By accessing, viewing, or using this SITE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please do not use this SITE.

1. USE OF SITE

This website is provided for the personal and professional use of current and future clients, students, and community members of COMPANY. Its purpose is to:

Provide information about my coaching, programs, events, retreats, and other services.

Allow you to register for free and paid offerings.

Offer educational, inspirational, and creative empowerment resources.

Enable you to contact my team and me with any questions or comments.

Any other use of this SITE is prohibited.
You may not use any features of this SITE that permit communications or postings to transmit or display:

Any defamatory, threatening, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful information.

Any unsolicited promotional materials, spam, chain letters, or pyramid schemes.

Encouragement of illegal activity.

Unauthorised disclosure of private or personally identifiable information of others.

Materials subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property laws belonging to others without a valid license or permission.

2. SITE CONTENTS AND OWNERSHIP

All content on this SITE—including but not limited to written materials, audio/video recordings, rituals, guided meditations, choreography, creative exercises, course content, workbooks, designs, photographs, and other proprietary tools (“MATERIALS”)—is, unless otherwise stated, the property of COMPANY. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other proprietary rights.

You may view, download, and print portions of this SITE solely for your personal use within the scope of the programs or services you have purchased or enrolled in.
You may not share, reproduce, or distribute these materials—whether free or paid—without prior written consent from COMPANY.

I encourage you to share my publicly available work (e.g., blog posts, free masterclass registration links, social media posts) with proper attribution, but all proprietary course, retreat, or program materials are for your use only and may not be repurposed, resold, or used in your own business without explicit permission.

3. COACHING & HEALING SERVICES DISCLAIMER

Desirée Dunbar / Secret Garden Society provides educational, coaching, creative, and spiritual development services designed to support personal growth, creative empowerment, embodiment, and leadership.

By engaging with COMPANY’s services, programs, events, products, or content in any form—whether live, recorded, written, or digital—you acknowledge and agree to the following:

a. Not a Substitute for Professional Medical or Mental Health Care

All coaching, embodiment practices, creative exercises, rituals, and healing sessions offered by COMPANY are for educational, inspirational, and personal development purposes only.

COMPANY is not a medical, mental health, or legal professional and does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any physical or mental health condition.

Participation in any program or session is not a substitute for medical advice, mental health counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, physiotherapy, or any other form of professional care.

You are advised to seek independent professional guidance for any medical, psychological, or legal concerns.

b. Personal Responsibility & Assumption of Risk

You are solely responsible for your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being during and after participation in any COMPANY offering.

Some activities (e.g., movement, dance, breathwork, ritual) may involve physical exertion. By participating, you confirm that you are in suitable health and have consulted with a qualified healthcare provider if necessary.

You voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages—known or unknown—that may result from your participation.

c. No Guarantees of Results

COMPANY does not guarantee any specific results, outcomes, income, business growth, personal transformation, or healing.

Your success depends on many factors beyond COMPANY’s control, including your personal commitment, life circumstances, and the actions you choose to take.

d. Testimonials & Examples

Testimonials, success stories, and examples shared on this SITE or in marketing materials represent individual experiences and are not guarantees of what you will experience.

Results vary from person to person.

e. Confidentiality

COMPANY respects your privacy and the confidentiality of all client interactions, except where disclosure is required by law.

You agree to respect the privacy and confidentiality of other participants in group programs, circles, retreats, or online communities by not sharing their personal information without consent.

f. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release and hold harmless COMPANY, its affiliates, employees, contractors, and guest facilitators from any and all liability for injuries, losses, or damages—physical, emotional, mental, financial, or otherwise—that may occur in connection with your participation.

You agree that you participate voluntarily and entirely at your own risk.

g. Minors

COMPANY’s offerings are intended for adults aged 18 and over. Participation by minors is only permitted with written consent from a parent or legal guardian and approval from COMPANY.

4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

You expressly agree that use of this SITE is at your sole risk.

Neither COMPANY, its affiliates, nor any of their officers, employees, agents, content providers, or licensors (“PROVIDERS”) warrant that this SITE will be uninterrupted or error-free; nor do they make any warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or currency of the MATERIALS.

All services—including coaching, group programs, retreats, and online courses—are for educational and personal development purposes only. COMPANY makes no guarantees of specific results, business outcomes, or personal transformations. Your results depend on your own commitment, follow-through, and personal circumstances.

This SITE and all information is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

To the fullest extent permitted by law, COMPANY and its PROVIDERS shall not be liable for any damages—direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential—arising from your use of this SITE or any services provided, including loss of income, data, or goodwill.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COMPANY, its affiliates, team members, and licensors from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of your use of this SITE, your participation in any services, or your violation of this AGREEMENT.

7. PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy is important. COMPANY’s Privacy Policy governs how your information is collected, used, and protected, and can be found at secretgardensocity.com/privacy-policy].

8. LIMITATIONS ON CLAIM

Any claim related to your use of this SITE or COMPANY’s services must be filed within one year from the date the cause of action arose.

9. TERM AND TERMINATION

COMPANY may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to this SITE or any of its services at any time, including if you violate this AGREEMENT or engage in behaviour that is harmful to the community.

10. HYPERLINK DISCLAIMERS

Links to other websites are provided for your convenience. COMPANY is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites and does not endorse or warrant their offerings.

11. AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER

COMPANY may receive commissions from products or services recommended through affiliate links. Recommendations are based on personal experience, but your results may vary. COMPANY is not responsible for your experience with affiliate products or services.

12. CONTROLLING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This AGREEMENT is governed by the laws of [your chosen jurisdiction—e.g., Canada, United Kingdom, or relevant region]. If you access this SITE from outside this jurisdiction, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT & MODIFICATIONS

This AGREEMENT is the entire agreement between you and COMPANY regarding this SITE. COMPANY may update these terms at any time without prior notice by posting changes to this page.

14. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS & SIGNATURES

By using this SITE, you consent to receiving communications electronically. Any “I agree” or similar button you click is legally binding.

Last updated: August 13, 2025