Last updated: 08/08/2025
General provisions
These Terms of Service govern your use of vipassana.ca, a website dedicated to sharing mindfulness, meditation wisdom, and Vipassana practice resources. By using our website, you agree to these terms in their entirety.
Definitions:
- “We”, “Us”, “Our” — the operators of vipassana.ca
- “You”, “User” — any person using the website
- “Website” — vipassana.ca and all associated domains
- “Content” — all meditation resources, articles, and information on the site
- “Services” — meditation guidance, courses, and community features
Acceptance of terms
- Using the website constitutes full agreement to these terms
- If you disagree with any terms, please discontinue use
- Terms may change without prior notice to reflect evolving meditation practices
- Updated terms take effect upon publication
Website usage
Permitted uses:
- Accessing meditation content for personal spiritual development
- Sharing links to meditation resources with proper attribution
- Participating respectfully in community discussions
- Subscribing to meditation newsletters and updates
- Using resources for personal meditation practice
Prohibited uses:
- Copyright infringement: copying meditation content without permission
- Harmful activity: spreading viruses, spam, or disruptive content
- Inappropriate content: hate speech, discrimination, or content contrary to meditation principles
- Commercial exploitation: unauthorized commercial use of our meditation resources
- Automated access: bots or scrapers without explicit permission
- Misrepresentation: claiming our content as your own meditation teachings
Registration and accounts
User requirements:
- Minimum age: 16 years (or with parental consent for younger meditation students)
- Accurate contact information for community participation
- Secure password protection and account responsibility
- Commitment to respectful engagement with our meditation community
User responsibilities:
- Protecting the confidentiality of login credentials
- Reporting suspicious account activity
- Keeping contact information current
- Following community guidelines for meditation discussions
Account termination:
- You may delete your account at any time
- We may suspend accounts for violations of the meditation community standards
- Some data may be retained for legal and educational purposes
Intellectual property
Our rights:
- Copyright: all original meditation content, articles, and teachings
- Trademarks: vipassana.ca name, logo, and branding
- Design: website layout, meditation graphics, and visual elements
- Methodology: unique presentation of meditation techniques and guidance
Your rights:
- Personal use: reading, studying, meditation content for spiritual development
- Sharing links: with proper attribution to vipassana.ca
- Fair quotation: brief excerpts with full source citation for educational purposes
User-generated content:
- You retain rights to your original meditation experiences and insights shared
- You grant us the license to use content for website functionality and community building
- You guarantee that you have the right to share any content posted
- You’re responsible for ensuring content doesn’t infringe third-party rights
Community guidelines
Meditation community standards:
- Respect and compassion: treating all community members with kindness
- Constructive engagement: helpful and relevant contributions to meditation discussions
- Truthful sharing: authentic experiences without misleading information
- Topic relevance: keeping discussions focused on meditation and mindfulness
- Non-commercial intent: avoiding promotional activities without permission
Content moderation:
- We maintain the right to moderate content to preserve the meditation community’s harmony
- Content not aligned with meditation principles may be removed
- Users who repeatedly violate community standards may be suspended
- Moderation decisions prioritize the wellbeing of our meditation community
Meditation guidance disclaimer
Educational purpose:
- Content provided for educational and informational purposes about meditation
- Not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or spiritual counseling
- Individual results from meditation practice may vary
- Consult healthcare providers for medical or mental health concerns
Practice responsibility:
- Users assume responsibility for their meditation practice
- Listen to your body and mind during meditation
- Discontinue practices that cause discomfort or distress
- Seek qualified guidance for intensive meditation retreats
Limitation of liability
Service disclaimer:
- Website provided “as is” without warranties about meditation outcomes
- No guarantee of uninterrupted website access or spiritual results
- Information may contain errors or be updated based on evolving understanding
- Not responsible for content from linked meditation resources or external sites
Damage limitations:
- Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by Canadian law
- Not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Total liability doesn’t exceed amounts paid to us (if any)
- Some jurisdictions don’t allow such limitations
Privacy and personal information
- Your privacy is governed by our comprehensive Privacy Policy
- Cookie usage is detailed in our Cookie Policy
- We protect personal data according to Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA)
- You have rights to access, correct, and delete your personal information
Service termination
User-initiated:
- May discontinue use at any time without affecting your meditation journey
- Account deletion results in loss of access to personalized features
- Some data is retained for community continuity and legal requirements
Our initiative:
- May discontinue services for technical, legal, or operational reasons
- Will provide advance notice of permanent service closure
- Violations may result in immediate account suspension
Changes to terms
- Terms updated to reflect evolving meditation community needs and legal requirements
- Significant changes communicated through website announcements
- Continued use indicates acceptance of updated terms
- Recommend regular review for updates
Governing law
- These terms are governed by the laws of Canada and the province where we operate
- Disputes resolved through Canadian courts or alternative dispute resolution
- In case of translation differences, the English version takes precedence
- Invalid provisions don’t invalidate the remaining terms
Contact information
General inquiries:
- Email: life@vipassana.ca
- Website: vipassana.ca
- Phone: +1 (647) 614-0707
Legal matters:
- Email: legal@vipassana.ca
- Response time: Within 10 business days for most inquiries
- Dispute resolution: Prefer mediation for community harmony
- Legal proceedings: Available as a last resort
These terms are effective from 08/08/2025 and apply to all users of vipassana.ca on their journey toward mindful awareness.