TERMS & CONDITIONS

These terms and conditions of use (The “Terms of Use”) apply to the Ekaya Wellness website located at (www.ekaya.ae) and all associated websites linked to www.ekaya.ae The site is the property of Ekaya Yoga Wellness Center LLC (henceforth referred to as ‘’Ekaya’’) and its licensors. By using this site, you agree to these terms of use; if you don’t agree to abide by these terms of service, you should discontinue using this site. If you wish to become a member, you must read these Terms of Service and indicate your acceptance during the registration process.

Ekaya retains the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes.

1. Violation of terms of use.
You understand and agree that in Ekaya’s sole discretion, and without prior notice, Ekaya may terminate your access to the Site, or exercise any other remedy available and remove any unauthorized user information if Ekaya believes that the information you provide has violated or is inconsistent with these Terms of Use, or violates the rights of Ekaya, or any third party, or violates the law. You agree that monetary damages may not provide a sufficient remedy to Ekaya wellness for violations of these Terms of Use, and you consent to injunctive or other equitable relief for such violations. Ekaya may release user information about you if required by law or subpoena.

2. Limited license.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable license to utilize and access the Site pursuant to the requirements and restrictions of these Terms of Use. Ekaya may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time. Ekaya may also, without notice or liability, impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to all or portions of the Site. You shall have no rights to the proprietary software and related documentation if any, provided to you in order to access the Site. Except as provided in the Terms of Use, you shall have no right to directly or indirectly, own, use, loan, sell, rent, lease, license, sublicense, assign, copy, translate, modify, adapt, improve, or create any new or derivative works from, or display, distribute, perform, or in any way exploit the Site, or any of its contents (including software) in whole or in part.
- Site operation. Ekaya controls this Site from the U.A.E and makes no representation that this Site is appropriate for use in other locations. If you use this Site from other locations, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws. You may not use, export, or re-export any materials from this Site in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including, but not limited to any U.A.E export laws and regulations.

- Applicable law. The Laws of the United Arab Emirates shall govern the use of the Site and the Terms of Use, without regard to conflict of laws principles. All disputes arising in connection therewith shall be heard only by a court of competent jurisdiction in the U.A.E.

​3. Representation by you.
By visiting the Site, you represent, warrant, and covenant that (a) you are at least 16 years old; (b) that all materials of any kind submitted by you to Ekaya through the Site or for inclusion on the Site will not plagiarize, violate or infringe upon the rights of any third-party including trade secret, copyright, trademark, trade dress, privacy, patent, or other personal or proprietary rights. Customers using the website who are Minors/under the age of 16 shall not register as a User of the website and shall not transact on or use the website.

4. Permitted use.
You agree that you are only authorized to visit, view, and retain a copy of pages of this Site for your own personal use, and that you shall not duplicate, download, publish, modify, or otherwise distribute the material on this Site for any purpose other than for personal use, unless otherwise specifically authorized by Ekaya wellness to do so. The content and software on this Site are the property of Ekaya. 

5. ​Your account.
When creating an account , you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your account from any devices, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. The Site shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, your failure to comply with this section.


When you sign up for member Services, you will also be asked to choose a password. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. You agree not to use the account, username, or password of another member at any time or to disclose your password to any third party. You agree to notify Ekaya wellness immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account or access to your password. You are solely responsible for any and all use of your account.

In order to access some features of the website, you will have to create an Ekaya account. You may never use another person's account without permission. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

 6. No commercial use.
This Site may not be used by you for any commercial purposes such as to conduct sales of merchandise or services of any kind. You must obtain Ekaya’s prior written consent to make commercial offers of any kind on the Site, whether by advertising, solicitations, links, or any other form of communication. Ekaya will investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates this provision, including without limitation, removing the offending communication from the Site and barring such violators from use of the Site.

 7. Copyright Policy.
Ekaya may terminate the privileges of any user who uses this Site to unlawfully transmit copyrighted material without a license, express consent, valid defense, or fair use exemption to do so. If you submit information to this Site, you warrant that the information does not infringe the copyrights or other rights of third parties. 

8. Advertising.
The Site may contain advertisements and/or sponsorships. The advertisers and/or sponsors that provide these advertisements and sponsorships are solely responsible for ensuring that the materials submitted for inclusion on the Site are accurate and comply with all applicable laws. Ekaya is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any advertiser or sponsor.​

 9. Severability.
If any provision of the Terms of Use is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect.

STUDIO GUIDELINES & POLICIES

BOOKING & PAYMENT

  • Bookings should be made online in advance to guarantee your space.

  • All payments once processed are non-refundable under any circumstances.

  • Upon receipt of payment, a confirmation email will be sent to the registered email addressed, within 24 hours of receipt of payment.

  • Ekaya accepts payment by Visa or Mastercard in AED for its products and services. All online purchases are also governed by the terms and conditions of respective merchant service providers. Please review the respective merchant service provider’s user agreement privacy policy before entering any transaction. Interpretation. These Terms of Use supersede all other written and oral communications or agreements with regards to the subject matters discussed in these Terms of Use. A waiver or modification of these Terms of Use will only be effective if made in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Akasa Wellness.

CLASS CANCELLATION & REFUND

  • All classes must be cancelled via the website at least 12 hours before the start of the class to avoid a deduction from your membership.

  • Once purchased, packages / workshops / training are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be put on hold.
    If you’re sick / injured and unable to attend the classes, we’ll put your package on hold based on provision of documentation / medical note to support your absence

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

  • You agree that Ekaya is in no way responsible for the safekeeping of your personal belongings while you are present in the Studio. You assume all risk of loss for any of your personal belongings.

  • Ekaya accepts no responsibility for any property left, theft or damaged property on the premises. Please be responsible for your belongings. Please maintain your valuables within the designated lockers, ensure lockers are properly locked and return lockers keys to the reception after use.

DISCLAIMER

The client hereby agrees to the following:

  1. That by participating in any classes provided by Ekaya, he/she is aware of the nature of the class and recognizes that these exercises may require physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and is fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.

  2. The client understands that it is his / her responsibility to consult a physician prior to and regarding his / her participation in the classes, health programs or workshops offered by the instructor or substitute teacher. The client represents and warrants that he / she is physically fit and has no medical condition, which would prevent him / her from full participation in these yoga classes, health programs or workshops.

  3. If the client is pregnant, she understands that she will participate fully at her own risk and that of her unborn child / children.

  4. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the classes, health programs or workshops, the client agrees to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which he / she might incur as a result of participating in the programs offered by the instructor or substitute teacher.

  5. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the yoga classes, health programs or workshops, the client knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waives any claim he / she may have against the instructor or substitute teacher for injury or damages that he / she may sustain as a result of participating in these programs.

  6. The client understands that from time to time during yoga classes, the instructor may physically adjust the student's form and posture. If the client does not want such physical adjustments, he / she will inform the instructor at each class he / she attends. The client also acknowledges that if he / she wishes to receive such adjustments, it is his / her responsibility to inform the instructor when an adjustment has gone as far as the client desires at that time.

  7. The client takes full and sole responsibility for any liability of loss or damage to personal property associated with classes or any other events.