Cookie Policy, Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

The Cookie Policy, Conditions of Sale, Legal Notices, Terms of Use & Privacy Policy apply to all Mayastar group sites such as mayamagickal.net, mayastar.net, blog.mayastar.net, and any associated sites in the group. What are cookies? Different types of cookies are used for different reasons. These are detailed below. Cookies are (very small) information files stored on your computer, tablet or smartphone that allow this website to function and also help us to see how visitors use the site (such as the page you visit first or how long visitors spend on our site and where they were referred from). This information allows us to optimise the functionality of the site to visitors’ requirements, while retaining efficiency and accessibility on whatever platform you are using and wherever you are in the world. Cookies are essential for the functionality of many websites and by disabling cookies you would find many sites don’t function properly. The checkout process for this website takes you through PayPal which uses its own essential cookies for functionality and so if you reject cookies ‘en masse’, you wouldn’t be able to complete a purchase. What cookies are used on this Website: The cookies we use on this website are broadly grouped into the following categories: Essential – Some of the cookies on our website are essential for us to be able to provide you with a service you have requested. An example of this would be a cookie used to enable you to add items to your shopping cart. Analytics – We use analytics cookies to help us understand how users engage with our website. An example is counting the number of different people coming to our website or using a particular feature. Without this cookie, if you visited the website once each week for three weeks we would count you as three separate users. We would find it difficult to analyse how well our website was performing and improve it without these cookies. This information is quite general but useful to us in understanding and responding to the requirements of visitors. Analytic cookies we use are provided by Google who have their own stringent privacy policies. Google’s analytics tag allows us to monitor the effectiveness of advertising by giving us a general overview of visitors engagement with the website. Analytics data doesn’t include any of your personal information like your name or email address but includes things like the search term entered into Google Search that triggered our advert to appear. This data is useful because it helps us tailor our advertising to people who are more likely to be interested in our services. We don’t collect or retain payment details so we never have access to your credit card or debit card information. All sales through our websites go through the PayPal checkout service which has military level encryption to protection your information. You can check the individual data handling and cookie policies of Google and PayPal by visiting their websites.

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If you want to reject cookies we use from this website you will need to: Delete the cookies from your browser. Most browsers also allow you to prevent all or some cookies being stored on your machine in the future. For more information on how to delete or disable cookies from your browser please use the "help" function within your browser or alternatively visit www.allaboutcookies.org As mentioned above if you set your browser to reject all cookies you would find some websites would not display at all; or they would not function correctly. Cookies are nothing new! Cookies have been used for decades but new legislation means a cookie notice should be visible on every website now. Cookies are used for even basic ‘tools’ such as web counters, how many tweets have been made and so on; the information they store is often of interest to visitors as well as to us! We also run a mailing list through MailChimp which ensures we follow the law when it comes to your data! MailChimp comply with all data laws and ensure that you can easily unsubscribe from a mailing list if you choose. They don’t sell your information or share it with 3rd parties. Terms & Conditions of Sale Relating to Mayastar Academy: Fees are non-refundable in the event that you do not complete your chosen course. Once course materials are issued, should you change your mind or fail to complete the course for any reason the fee is not refundable. Relating to Maya Magickal: Fees are non-refundable in the event that you choose not to have a magickal working completed after purchase as preliminary work carried out before any templework requires time and incurs expense. Relating to Maya Magickal: Cancellation of a magickal working within 48 hours of the scheduled time will incur an administration fee of £20; and a further £20 for rescheduling. You will be billed £40 through PayPal in this event before the cancelled working goes ahead. Relating to Mayastar Academy: Course materials are issued in pdf format by email within 24 hours of purchase. Personalised Course Packages Should you order a personalised package but then not pay for your order, this option will be withheld in future. Accreditation Relating to Mayastar Academy: Mayastar and Maya (Anna May) are accredited; this accreditation extends to the course materials provided that are independently assessed for quality and assures the student my own credentials and written materials have been assessed too. This means certification issued is accredited as every Mayastar course is accredited. However, this accreditation applies to Mayastar and Maya (Anna May), so if you wish to teach and be accredited by the ACHH, WMA or any other organisation, you would need to apply for this accreditation independently; Mayastar certification qualifies a person to attune others but it does not bequeath accreditation on behalf of another organisation. Mayastar Group reserves the right to refuse to accept a student or client according to our discretion and without explanation. Inappropriate email contact (including persistent emailing, provocative or nuisance communications; unreasonable requests/inquiries; inquiries that are beyond the extent of the services and tuition provided, harassment, threats or other unacceptable behaviours) will automatically lead to withdrawal of support and the retraction of the option to make purchases. PLEASE NOTE: In the case of such inappropriate or disruptive conduct, communications may be terminated by Maya without notice or explanation. If you are a client or student, your fees may be forfeited in this circumstance. A level of courtesy and appropriate conduct is requisite of all students, clients & inquirers if they expect a response. General Terms Mayastar does not provide religious instruction; all courses are for educational purposes only and relate to attunement based energy healing systems and attunement based systems of spiritual development. All Mayastar manuals as well as attunements/empowerments/initiations are passed on as part of a number of energy work modalities. They are passed on using the Chi Ball/Orb of Life method. It is the recipient’s sole responsibility to accept these attunements by conscious statement of their intention to do so. Mayastar Academy accept no responsibility for any actual or alleged outcome of any attunement, empowerment or initiation. Whilst some graduating students of Mayastar Academy courses are professional medical practitioners, the majority have no medical qualifications or formal medical training. Ability and competence is not assured by graduation or certification provided by Mayastar Academy. Mayastar Academy make no representations or warranties that graduates of Mayastar Academy are professional, ethical, skilled or competent healers, practitioners, advisors, counsellors, spiritual facilitators or teachers. Mayastar Academy courses are provided for educational purposes only and use of the material and communications provided is at the student's sole responsibility and at their own risk; Mayastar Academy accepts no responsibility for the actions of current or former students. Mayastar Academy accepts no responsibility or liability for loss or damages, caused or alleged to have been caused by current or former students. Advice and information provided through the Mayastar Academy website and distributed through Mayastar Academy courses or communication as a result of enquiries made to Mayastar Academy is for information and educational purposes only. Mayastar Academy accept no responsibility for loss or damages, directly or indirectly, caused or alleged to have been caused as a result of your use or reliance on the information provided through Mayastar Academy websites, courses, newsletters, forums or communications of any type. Course payments are not refundable in the event that you fail to complete the course or receive your attunement; once the course materials have been emailed to you, no change can be made to your order. With specific regard to spells, rituals and magickal intensives purchased through Maya Magickal: Magick cannot guarantee specific outcomes and Maya accepts no responsibility for any loss or damages resulting directly or indirectly from any work carried out on a client's behalf. Likewise, any advice provided to an inquirer or client is given as subjective and non- professional advice only and no guarantee of its validity, accuracy or correctness can be made. As such, the client/inquirer accepts full responsibility for their choices and actions in all matters. It is understood that these terms of use are accepted by the client/inquirer at first contact or on purchase. With specific regard to readings purchased through Maya Magickal Readings: Maya accepts no responsibility for any loss or damages resulting directly or indirectly from any work carried out on a client's behalf. Likewise, any advice provided to an inquirer or client is given as subjective and non-professional advice only and no guarantee of its validity, accuracy or correctness can be made. As such, the client/inquirer accepts full responsibility for their choices and actions in all matters. It is understood that these terms of use are accepted by the client/inquirer at first contact or on purchase. Disclaimer Natural Healing techniques can be used to complement any other healthcare practice. However, they are not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and treatment provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Natural Healers and Holistic Therapists do not diagnose conditions, nor do they perform medical treatments, prescribe substances, or interfere with the treatment of a licensed medical professional. It is strongly recommended that you contact your physician or healthcare specialist if you have any concerns about your health. In addition, I strongly recommend that if you intend to treat members of the public with any holistic therapy, you arrange professional liability insurance to protect the interests of both yourself and your clients. TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY Use of the Mayastar Academy website, all communications and course materials distributed by Mayastar Academy are subject to these terms of use. These terms of use may be changed by us from time to time without specific notice to you. The latest terms of use will be posted on the Mayastar website, and you should always review these terms of use prior to using the website, subscribing to free information or making enquiries through the website for information/advice or enrolling on available courses, to ensure that you have a current understanding of the terms of use by which you are bound through your actions. If you cannot access the terms of use via the internet, a copy of the most recent terms of use can be made available to you upon request. Ownership & Copyright Unless otherwise indicated, the Mayastar Academy website, logos, design, text, contents, graphics and other matters related to these sites are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other proprietary (including, but not limited to, intellectual property) rights and are the property of Mayastar Academy; or the material is included with the permission of the rights owner and is protected pursuant to copyright and trademark laws. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Course materials, information and communications from Mayastar Academy are likewise protected and may not be copied, downloaded, archived or resold without permission of the respective site owner/author. Mayastar Academy course materials and information supplied through Mayastar Academy may be printed and retained for personal use but may not be copied, distributed or resold, in part or in their entirety without written consent of the rights owner. This permission terminates automatically if you breach any of these terms of use. Upon termination of this permission, you must immediately destroy any downloaded, archived or printed materials. Hyperlink Disclaimer The Mayastar Academy website and communications may contain links to other websites maintained by unrelated companies and persons. A link to another website does not mean that Mayastar Academy approves, endorses or accepts any responsibility for that website, its content or use, or the use of products and services made available through such website. We are not responsible for the actions, content, accuracy, opinions expressed, privacy policies, products or services provided through these links or made available through these resources or appearing in such websites, nor for any damages or losses, directly or indirectly, caused or alleged to have been caused as a result of your use or reliance on such websites. Such websites are not investigated, monitored or checked for accuracy, completeness or conformance with applicable laws and regulations by us. We do not make any representations whatsoever, or give any warranties of any kind, expressed, implied, or otherwise about other websites which you may access through Mayastar Academy’s website or information/communication from Mayastar Academy. Links From Other Web Sites Linking to any page other than the initial start page of www.mayastar.net is prohibited. Persons providing access to the Mayastar Academy site via a link from another website are solely responsible for the content, accuracy, opinions expressed, privacy policies, products or services of, or available through, the source website and for any representations made or impressions created concerning Mayastar Academy. Authorisation by us to link to our websites is given without assumption of any liability by us relating to such links, and we hereby disclaim any such liability. We reserve the right to withdraw any authorisation to link to our websites at any time and for any reason. Anyone providing access to, or information relating to Mayastar Academy whether by link or otherwise, is responsible for bringing these terms of use to the attention of the person receiving such access or information. Failure to do so will not result in liability for us. No Warranties Mayastar Academy makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of its websites, courses or communications, which are provided for use "as is”. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of title, competence, capability, quality and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to all Mayastar publications, courses, websites and communications of all types. We also make no representations or warranties as to whether the information accessible via our website or any website with which it is linked, is accurate, complete, or current. You accept that Mayastar Academy, Mayastar Academy students and Mayastar Academy graduates other Mayastar Academy representatives shall have the benefit of this clause. It is your responsibility to evaluate (or take professional advice on) the accuracy and completeness of all information, statements, opinions and other material on the Mayastar Academy website, its course materials, publications and all communications. It is your responsibility to evaluate (or take professional advice on) the accuracy and completeness of all information, statements, opinions and other material access on or via any website with which the Mayastar Academy website is linked. Your statutory rights as a consumer, if any, are not affected by these provisions, and we do not seek to exclude or limit liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. Exclusion of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws we exclude liability for any losses and expenses of whatever nature and howsoever arising including, without limitation, any direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages, loss of use, loss of data, loss caused by a virus, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, claims of third parties, or other losses of any kind or character, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses, arising out of or in connection with the use of our websites or any websites with which they are linked. Visitors to our websites assume total responsibility for establishing such procedures for data back up and virus checking as they consider necessary. Modification and Discontinuation We reserve the right at any time and from time to time to modify, edit, delete, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently the websites of Mayastar Academy (or any portion thereof) and/or the information, materials, products and/or services available through these websites (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, editing, deletion, suspension or discontinuance of our websites. Modification to the terms of use may also be subject to modification over time. Entire Understanding These terms of use contain the entire understanding between you and us with respect to all communication and services of Mayastar Academy included but not limited to, websites, emails, course materials, articles, manuals and leaflets. No representation, statement, inducement (oral or written), not contained herein shall exempt any party from the terms of use here specified. Should any part of these terms for any reason be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion of these terms of use and such remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect as if the invalid portion of these terms had been eliminated. Collection of Personal Data Including E-mail Addresses Student and membership records are held by Mayastar Academy. For the purposes of requests to validate graduation by third parties, in the circumstance that a third party is able to provide us with the student's name or student reference, qualification conferred and the date of this achievement, we will provide confirm or deny as applicable the validity of the asserted qualification. Use of Personal Data We process your personal data only for specific and limited purposes. We ask only for data that is adequate, relevant and not excessive for those purposes. We may contact you occasionally to inform you of new services we will be providing, or events or articles we think will be of interest to you. We may send you requested information, certificates and course related material. We may use your personal data internally to help us improve our services and to help resolve any problems. Disclosure of your Personal Data We do not share, sell or distribute your personal data with unrelated third parties, except under these limited circumstances: We may share or transfer the information in our databases to comply with a legal requirement, for the administration of justice, to protect your vital interests, to protect the security or integrity of our databases, organisation or websites, to take precautions against legal liability, or in the event of a corporate sale, merger, reorganisation, dissolution or similar event. Where appropriate, before disclosing personal data to a third party, we contractually require the third party to take adequate precautions to protect that data and maintain confidentiality. In the event of non payment of monies owed and a debt being passed to a 3rd party for collection, copies of your records as appropriate will be passed on. Copies of email contact may also be passed on to PayPal at their request. Copies of email contact may also be provided to the Police in cases of harassment. Data Integrity and Security Mayastar Academy strive to maintain the reliability, accuracy, completeness and currency of personal data in our databases and to protect the privacy and security of our databases. We keep your personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with any applicable legal or ethical reporting or document retention requirements. We endeavour to handle such data properly and in accordance with our security protocols and strict standards of confidentiality. Although we cannot guarantee against any loss, misuse, unauthorised disclosure, alteration or destruction of data, we try to prevent such unfortunate occurrences.