Terms and Conditions

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Governing jurisdiction: British Columbia, Canada

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using our website shaolin-yijinjing.com (“the Website”) operated by Dreaming Elephant Daoist Studies Institute, located at 2–385 Baker St., Nelson, BC V1L 4H6 (“us,” “we,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.

1. Age of Majority

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 19 years of age, which is the age of majority in British Columbia, Canada. If you are under 19 years of age, you may not use this Website or make any purchases without the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, audio recordings, video content, course materials, and software, is the intellectual property of Dreaming Elephant Daoist Studies Institute and is protected by Canadian copyright law, the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, publish, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from the Website without our prior written permission.
Translations of classical texts, original commentary, instructional sequences, and course materials are original works of authorship and are protected accordingly.
The Dreaming Elephant Daoist Studies Institute name, logos, and associated marks are proprietary and may not be used without our written consent.

3. Digital Products and Course Access

When you purchase a digital course or other digital product through this Website, you are purchasing a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive licence to access and use that content for your own personal, non-commercial purposes.

Digital course access is granted to the individual purchaser only and may not be shared, resold, or sublicensed.
We will make reasonable efforts to ensure uninterrupted access to your purchased content. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability and are not liable for temporary service interruptions due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
Upon purchase, you will receive access instructions by email. It is your responsibility to provide a valid and current email address.

4. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Because our courses and digital products involve immediate access to proprietary educational content, the following policy applies:

If you have not accessed any course content following purchase, you may request a full refund within 7 days of the purchase date by contacting us at somadaoqigong@gmail.com.
Once you have accessed course content, no refund will be issued except at our sole discretion in exceptional circumstances.
In the event of a technical error or duplicate charge on our part, we will issue a full refund promptly upon verification.
Refund requests should include your full name, purchase date, and order reference. We will respond within 5 business days.

This policy is in compliance with British Columbia’s Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (SBC 2004, c. 2). Digital goods that have been accessed or downloaded are generally exempt from statutory withdrawal rights under that Act.

5. Health and Educational Disclaimer

The content on this Website, including all courses, articles, videos, and instructional materials relating to Traditional Chinese Medicine, qigong, Shaolin practices, Daoist cultivation, and related subjects, is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and no information herein is intended to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
Physical movement practices, breathwork, and internal cultivation exercises described or taught on this Website carry inherent physical risks. You are solely responsible for assessing your own fitness, health, and capacity before undertaking any practice.
By accessing or purchasing any course or content, you acknowledge these risks and agree to consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new physical practice, particularly if you have any pre-existing health conditions.
We are not liable for any injury, illness, or adverse outcome resulting from use of or reliance on information or instruction provided through the Website.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe or restrict the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the Website.

You are solely responsible for any content you post or submit on the Website and represent that such content does not violate any third-party rights.
You may not use the Website to engage in any unlawful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or fraudulent conduct.
Systematic scraping, copying, or automated extraction of content from the Website is prohibited.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Payment Processing

Purchases made through this Website are processed via our associated site www.somadaoqigong.com, which is operated by the same organization. You may be redirected to that site to complete your transaction. No credit card or banking information is stored on shaolin-yijinjing.com. Payment transactions are processed exclusively by Stripe, Inc., a third-party payment processor. By making a purchase, you also agree to Stripe’s terms of service and privacy policy, available at stripe.com/privacy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of British Columbia and Canada, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or reliance on any information contained therein. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia, Canada.
Before initiating formal legal proceedings, you agree to contact us in good faith at somadaoqigong@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to respond and resolve the matter within 30 days.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Where changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users by email or by posting a notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

Dreaming Elephant Daoist Studies Institute
2–385 Baker St., Nelson, BC V1L 4H6
Tel: 250-777-1248
Email: somadaoqigong@gmail.com
Web: www.shaolin-yijinjing.com