Terms & Conditions

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

   By accessing brightwateryoga.com or using any service offered by Brightwater Yoga, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or our services.

2. Services Offered

   Brightwater Yoga provides yoga instruction including group classes, private sessions, and small-group privates, taught by Anna Vance, RYT-500. A current list of services is available on our classes and private sessions pages.

3. User Conduct

   You agree not to use this site to: scrape or harvest content; disrupt or attempt to disrupt site operation; misrepresent your identity; submit false information through forms; or use the site in any way that violates applicable law.

4. Intellectual Property

   All content on this site, including text, photographs, illustrations, and design, is owned by Brightwater Yoga or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

5. Third-Party Links

   This site may link to external sites (such as our scheduling platform or Google Maps). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

6. Not Medical Advice

   Information on this site, and instruction received in any class or private session, is for general wellness purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Yoga involves physical activity that carries inherent risk. Consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any new physical practice, particularly if you are pregnant, recovering from injury, or managing a chronic condition. By participating in classes or sessions, you acknowledge these risks and accept responsibility for your own practice.

7. Booking, Cancellation, and Refunds

   Class bookings are processed through our scheduling provider. You may cancel a class booking up to 12 hours before the start time for a full credit. Cancellations within 12 hours forfeit the booking. Private session deposits are refundable up to 48 hours before the session.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

   This site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

   To the fullest extent permitted by Minnesota law, Brightwater Yoga and Anna Vance are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site or our services. Direct damages are capped at the amount paid for the service in question. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Brightwater Yoga, Anna Vance, and any contractors from claims, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the site or violation of these Terms.

11. Modifications to Terms

    We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted to this page with a revised "last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

13. Contact

    Questions about these Terms? Email anna@brightwateryoga.com or write to Brightwater Yoga, 2104 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55116.