Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 14, 2025
Acceptance of Terms of Use
Onward Collective Resources, LLC (“Onward Light”) maintains the Website located at onward.community (the “Website”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) set forth legally binding provisions for your use of the Website. By using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must leave and discontinue use of the Website immediately.
Age of User
This Website, recorded content, and online classes are intended for use by individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old. By using this Website, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
Ownership and Use of Content
Onward Lights owns, solely and exclusively, all right, title and interest in and to the Website and all content including audio, video, writings, photographs, illustrations, graphics, software, data and materials thereon (collectively, the “Content”), the look and feel of the Website, and any intellectual property rights therein. You may view and download Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not share, reproduce, modify, publish, transmit, distribute, or exploit the Content for any commercial purpose without Onward Light’s express written consent.
User Submissions
If you submit any content to Onward Light through the Website (e.g., testimonials, images, or comments), you grant Onward Light a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your submission. You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe on any third-party rights.
Health and Wellness Disclaimer
Onward Light provides yoga, movement, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness-related services through live virtual sessions, on-demand content, and in-person classes (collectively, the “Services”). Participation involves physical and emotional risks, including injury or illness. By using this Website or any Services, you represent that you are physically and mentally capable of participating—and have consulted a physician regarding your participation or have voluntarily chosen to participate without such consultation, and accept all risks. Onward Light does not provide medical advice. Nothing on this Website should be construed as such. Instructors are not licensed healthcare professionals and cannot diagnose or treat conditions.
Limitation of Liability and Waiver
Your use of the Website and Content is at your own risk. The Website and Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, and/or non-infringement. Onward Light makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability of any content available through the Website. Onward Light is not responsible for any damage to your device, data, or other property that may result from your use of the Website or from downloading any materials—and does not guarantee that the Website will be secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you voluntarily release and hold harmless Onward Light and its affiliates from any liability for any damages, injuries, losses, or claims arising from your use of the Website or your participation in any Services offered. In any event, Onward Light’s total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Onward Light in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to a claim.
Third-Party Sites
The Website may contain links to or advertisements for third-party websites, services, or products (“Third-Party Sites”) that are not owned or controlled by Onward Light. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute Onward Light’s endorsement, approval, or sponsorship of any Third-Party Site or its content. Onward Light makes no representation or warranties regarding Third-Party Sites, and is not responsible for their content, practices, or terms. If you choose to access or use any Third-Party Site, you do so at your own risk and are subject to that site’s own terms and policies. Any claims, losses, or disputes arising from your use of a Third-Party Site must be resolved directly with the third party. Onward Light shall not be liable for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from your access to or reliance on Third-Party Sites or any products or services they offer.
Digital Access and Unauthorized Use
All classes, recordings, and materials accessed via the Website or third-party platforms are intended for use by the registered participant only. You may not share access links, login credentials, or downloadable content with others. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate suspension or legal action.
Changes to Terms
Onward Light reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed, construed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Before initiating any legal proceeding, you and Onward Light agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute or claim through informal discussions. If the matter is not resolved within thirty (30) calendar days of written notice, either party may submit the dispute for binding arbitration.
All disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively through arbitration, in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s commercial rules. Arbitration will occur in Cook County, Illinois, and be governed by Illinois law. The arbitration panel will consist of three (3) arbitrators, and their decision will be final, binding, and written with factual findings. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, unless the arbitrators decide otherwise. Judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of a class, collective, or representative action. Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in competent courts to protect rights or property under these Terms.
Statute of Limitations
You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the use of the Website, the Content, or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 14, 2025
1. Introduction
Onward Collective Resources, LLC (“Onward Light,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website at onward.community, register for Services, or interact with us through digital platforms.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information:
Name
Billing and shipping address
Payment information (including credit card numbers)
Email address
Phone number
Device Information:
Web browser type
IP address
Time zone
Cookie information
Device type
Interactions with Website
Order Information:
Products/classes you purchase
Payment details
Delivery and fulfillment information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Fulfill your orders and provide the products and services you request
Process your payments and prevent fraud
Communicate with you about your orders, products, and promotional offers
Improve and optimize our website, class offerings, and your customer experience
Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. How We Share Your Information
We share your personal information with third parties to help us use your information as described above. For example:
Printful: We use Printful to create and fulfill your orders of clothing, journals, and other items in our online store. You can learn more about Printful here.
Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist with payment processing, shipping, and marketing.
TeamUp: We use TeamUp to manage class sign-ups and payment. You can learn more about TeamUp here. [
Squarespace: We use Squarespace to collect donations, allow purchases of gift cards, and send you promotional emails.
Mailchimp: We use Mailchimp to manage and send email communications, including class updates, newsletters, and occasional marketing messages. You can learn more about Mailchimp here.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful request for information we receive, or to protect our rights.
We do not sell your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect some site functionality.
7. Your Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California or the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have specific rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as adopted by EEA member states. Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have a right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal information
Object or restrict our processing of your personal information
Request a portable copy of your personal information
Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@onward.community. We will verify your identity and respond in accordance with applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or legitimate business needs (e.g., legal obligations or dispute resolution).
9. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger or sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity and used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe that we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of our Website or Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: