Aknanda Spirit LLC Last Updated: July 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Aknanda (“we,” “us,” “our”), accessible at www.aknanda.org and academy.aknanda.org (collectively, the “Site”). The Site is operated by Aknanda Spirit LLC, a limited liability company registered in the State of Wyoming, United States.
By accessing or using our Site, including any content, courses, programs, or services offered through the Site (collectively, the “Services”), you (“you” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site or any of our Services.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
2. Description of Services
Aknanda offers online educational content related to Qigong practice, internal arts, and holistic wellness. Our Services may include, but are not limited to:
- Pre-recorded online courses and programs
- Live classes and workshops
- Downloadable digital content (guides, meditations, supplementary materials)
- Email-based educational content and newsletters
Access to certain Services may require registration, payment, or both.
3. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password confidential and not share it with any third party
- Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account
Your account is personal and non-transferable. You may not assign or transfer your account to any other person or entity. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.
4. Payment and Pricing
All prices for our Services are listed on the Site in US Dollars (USD) and are subject to change without prior notice. Updated pricing takes effect upon posting to the Site and does not affect previously completed purchases.
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card or payment information on our servers. By making a purchase, you authorize us to charge your selected payment method for the applicable fees.
You are responsible for any applicable taxes associated with your purchase.
5. Access and Delivery
Access to purchased online courses is granted immediately upon successful payment. Course content is delivered digitally through our online academy at academy.aknanda.org.
Access to course materials is subject to the terms of your specific purchase. We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue course content at any time to improve the educational experience.
6. Refund Policy
Our refund policy for online courses is detailed in our separate Refund Policy page. Please review it carefully before making a purchase.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio recordings, course materials, graphics, logos, and design elements — is the property of Aknanda Spirit LLC and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content solely for your own personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Site
- Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse-engineer any content
- Share, resell, or sublicense access to any course or digital content
- Record, screenshot, or capture course materials for redistribution
- Use any content for commercial purposes without prior written consent
Unauthorized use of our content may result in account termination and legal action.
8. Health and Wellness Disclaimer
The content provided through our Site and Services is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, medical advice, a diagnosis, or a substitute for professional medical treatment.
Qigong and related practices involve physical movement and breathing exercises. You should consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise or wellness program, particularly if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, injuries, or health concerns.
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you participate in any practices or exercises at your own risk. Aknanda Spirit LLC, its instructors, employees, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from your use of the content or participation in any practices described on the Site.
9. User Conduct
You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
- Use the Site to transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without our written permission
10. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Aknanda Spirit LLC. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to those third parties’ terms and conditions.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aknanda Spirit LLC, its members, officers, employees, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of or inability to use the Site or Services.
Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific Service giving rise to the claim within the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aknanda Spirit LLC, its members, officers, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to your use of the Site or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If a resolution cannot be reached within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue mediation or binding arbitration in the State of Wyoming.
You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Aknanda Spirit LLC.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aknanda Spirit LLC regarding your use of the Site and Services.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Aknanda Spirit LLC Email: support@aknanda.org Address: Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste 50206, Costa Rica
