Terms & Conditions

Awakening from Shadows by Martina Sachs

Last Updated: November 14, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, purchasing products, booking services, or participating in experiences offered by Awakening from Shadows by Martina Sachs, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree, please refrain from purchasing or participating in our services.

Educational and Personal Development Purposes

All shadow work resources, guided experiences, books, intuitive artwork, and personal sessions are intended for educational, creative, spiritual, and self-reflection purposes only.

Martina Sachs is an author, artist, and shadow work educator, not a licensed mental health professional.

Our services do not constitute psychotherapy, psychological counseling, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Participants experiencing significant emotional or psychological distress are encouraged to seek guidance from a qualified licensed professional.

Voluntary Participation and Personal Responsibility

Shadow work and personal exploration may bring forward uncomfortable emotions, memories, or personal experiences.

Participation is voluntary. You may discontinue an exercise or session at any time.

By participating, you acknowledge the nature of these activities and agree to make your own decisions regarding your well-being and participation.

No specific emotional, psychological, spiritual, financial, or personal transformation is promised or guaranteed.

Digital Products and Guided Experiences

Digital products, including the Guided Shadow Work Experience, are intended for individual personal use.

Access and delivery are subject to the terms presented at checkout.

Unless otherwise stated at checkout, digital purchases are generally nonrefundable once access has been provided, except where required by applicable law.

Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, sharing, or resale is prohibited.

Private Sessions and Bookings

Private sessions are subject to availability and booking confirmation.

A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is requested for cancellations or rescheduling.

Cancellation fees, refunds, and rescheduling eligibility are governed by the policies disclosed at the time of booking.

Late arrivals may result in a shortened session.

Intuitive Charcoal Artwork

Intuitive charcoal sketches are original artistic interpretations based on creative expression and personal intuition.

Artwork is subjective, and individual interpretations or expectations may vary.

Digital artwork is included when specified in the purchased service.

Signed physical originals may be available for an additional charge, including applicable shipping and handling fees disclosed before purchase.

Artwork is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or predictive assessments.

All original artwork, charcoal sketches, drawings, designs, written materials, educational content, guided shadow work experiences, and other original creative works displayed, published, or sold through Awakening from Shadows by Martina Sachs are the intellectual property of Martina Sachs.

No individual, business, or third party may copy, reproduce, trace, modify, distribute, publish, sell, commercially exploit, or create derivative works based on protected original content without prior written authorization from Martina Sachs, except as permitted by applicable law.

Purchasing artwork, digital products, or services does not transfer copyright, ownership of intellectual property, or commercial usage rights.

Original creative concepts and methods are protected to the extent provided by applicable intellectual property law.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action and remedies available under applicable law.

All original written content, artwork, educational materials, guided experiences, and website content created by Martina Sachs remain her intellectual property unless otherwise stated.

Purchasing a product or service does not transfer copyright or commercial reproduction rights.

Materials may not be copied, reproduced, redistributed, resold, or used commercially without prior written permission.

Payment and Refund Policies

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, including Stripe and Square.

Prices and applicable charges are displayed at checkout.

Refunds are handled according to the applicable purchase or booking policy and consumer protection laws.

Nothing in these terms limits statutory consumer rights.

Confidentiality and Privacy

Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We treat personal experiences voluntarily shared during private sessions with discretion.

However, absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, particularly when information must be disclosed under applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Awakening from Shadows by Martina Sachs is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of its website, educational materials, or services.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded or limits rights protected by applicable law.

Third-Party Services

Our website may provide links to third-party websites, payment processors, booking platforms, and external resources.

We are not responsible for the independent policies, practices, or content of those third parties.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions when necessary.

Updated terms will be posted on this website with a revised effective date.

Changes will not retroactively override rights established under an existing purchase agreement.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the applicable laws of the State of California, United States, subject to mandatory consumer protections.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these terms, purchases, or services, please contact us through our website.

Awakening from Shadows by Martina Sachs

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