Terms of Service & Liability Waiver

Welcome to The Salty Buddha ("Studio," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service and Liability Waiver (collectively, the "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Salty Buddha governing your access to and use of our website, studio facilities, classes, workshops, events, memberships, private sessions, online offerings, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

BY ACCESSING THE WEBSITE, PURCHASING SERVICES, OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY CLASS OR ACTIVITY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES.

1. Eligibility & Participant Responsibility

You affirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age or, if under 18, that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You are physically and mentally capable of participating in the Services.

  • You have no medical condition, injury, or limitation that would prevent safe participation, or you have disclosed such conditions and assume all associated risks.

  • You will comply with all studio rules, instructor guidance, and posted policies.

2. Comprehensive Health & Medical Disclaimer

The Services provided by The Salty Buddha include, but are not limited to, yoga, Pilates, barre, movement-based classes, breathwork, meditation, somatic practices, trauma-informed practices, wellness education, and physical conditioning.

THE SERVICES ARE NOT MEDICAL CARE. No information provided by the Studio, whether on the website, in class, verbally, or in written materials, is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Participation involves inherent risks including, but not limited to, muscle strains, joint injuries, falls, aggravation of pre-existing conditions, emotional release, dizziness, fainting, or serious injury.

  • You are solely responsible for consulting with a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider prior to participation.

  • You assume full responsibility for listening to your body, modifying movements, using props appropriately, and discontinuing participation if discomfort or injury occurs.

3. Assumption of Risk

You knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly assume ALL RISKS, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, associated with your participation in the Services, including risks arising from instruction, equipment use, studio facilities, other participants, or your own physical or mental condition.

4. Release, Waiver & Covenant Not to Sue

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you irrevocably release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Salty Buddha, its owners, officers, instructors, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, liabilities, demands, causes of action, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your participation in the Services.

This release includes, without limitation, claims based on:

  • Negligence (ordinary or passive)

  • Personal injury, illness, emotional distress, or death

  • Property loss or damage

  • Instructor instruction or failure to instruct

  • Facility conditions or equipment use

5. Indemnification

You agree to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, judgments, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your participation in the Services

  • Your breach of these Terms

  • Any claim brought by or on behalf of a minor for whom you are legally responsible

6. Memberships, Payments & No Refund Policy

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

  • Memberships, class packs, workshops, events, private sessions, and retail purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

  • Expiration dates apply strictly to all class packs and promotional offers.

  • The Studio reserves the right to modify pricing, schedules, instructors, offerings, and policies at any time without notice.

  • Failure to attend a class, arrive on time, or comply with cancellation requirements results in forfeiture of the class without refund.

7. Cancellations, Late Arrival & No-Shows

Cancellation windows and policies are disclosed at the time of booking and are strictly enforced.

Late arrivals may be denied entry for safety reasons and will not receive refunds or credits. No-shows are charged in full.

8. Studio Conduct & Right of Refusal

The Salty Buddha reserves the absolute right to refuse service, remove participants, or terminate memberships without refund for conduct deemed unsafe, disruptive, disrespectful, or inappropriate, including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, intoxication, or failure to follow instructor guidance.

9. Intellectual Property & Content Use

All website content, studio materials, class formats, language, branding, logos, videos, and recordings are the exclusive intellectual property of The Salty Buddha.

You may not reproduce, record, distribute, publish, or exploit any content without prior written consent. Unauthorized recording of classes is strictly prohibited.

10. Website Use & User Accounts

You agree not to misuse the website or interfere with its operation. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IN NO EVENT shall The Salty Buddha or the Released Parties be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which The Salty Buddha operates. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the courts located within that state.

14. Changes to Terms

These terms are effective as of February 5, 2026. The Studio may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Information

The Salty Buddha
info@thesaltybuddha.com
Peabody, MA

BY USING THE WEBSITE OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY SERVICE, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT ITS TERMS, AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Privacy Policy

The Salty Buddha ("Studio," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you access our website, purchase or participate in Services, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with the Studio.

BY USING OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all interactions with The Salty Buddha, including but not limited to:

  • Website use

  • Online and in-studio bookings

  • Memberships, classes, workshops, events, and private sessions

  • Digital communications (email, SMS, social media)

  • In-person interactions and intake forms

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Emergency contact information

  • Account login credentials

  • Transaction and purchase history

B. Payment Information

Payment information is collected and processed by third-party payment processors. The Studio does not store full credit card numbers or banking details. Payment data is subject to the privacy and security practices of the payment processor.

C. Health, Wellness & Intake Information (Voluntarily Provided)

You may voluntarily provide information regarding:

  • Injuries, physical limitations, or medical conditions

  • Wellness goals or preferences

  • Information shared verbally or in writing to support safe participation

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT MEDICAL RECORD DATA AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO HIPAA. It is collected solely for safety, instructional, and administrative purposes.

D. Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Operating system

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and interaction data

  • Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, schedule, administer, and improve Services

  • Process payments, memberships, and bookings

  • Communicate operational information, updates, and policies

  • Send marketing, promotional, or informational messages (subject to opt-out rights)

  • Maintain internal records and analytics

  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements

  • Protect the rights, safety, and property of the Studio and participants

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or insurance obligations

4. Marketing Communications & Consent

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from the Studio via email, SMS, or other electronic means. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.

Operational or transactional communications (e.g., class changes, billing notices, policy updates) are not subject to opt-out.

5. Disclosure & Sharing of Information

We DO NOT SELL OR RENT your personal information.

We may disclose information:

  • To third-party service providers (booking platforms, payment processors, email/SMS providers, analytics tools)

  • To instructors, staff, or contractors as necessary to provide Services

  • To comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Studio, participants, or others

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or sale of assets

All service providers are required to maintain reasonable confidentiality and security safeguards.

6. Cookies, Tracking & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit website functionality.

We are not responsible for third-party tracking technologies embedded on external platforms.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy

  • Maintain business, tax, insurance, or legal records

  • Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

We may retain anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely.

8. Data Security Disclaimer

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. HOWEVER, NO SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY SECURE. You acknowledge and agree that the Studio cannot guarantee absolute security and is not responsible for unauthorized access beyond its reasonable control.

9. Your Rights & Requests

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. Such requests may be subject to verification and legal limitations.

The Studio reserves the right to retain information as required by law, insurance carriers, or legitimate business interests.

10. Children & Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without verified parental or guardian consent. Information collected regarding minors participating in Services is used strictly for safety, participation, and administrative purposes.

11. Third-Party Websites & Platforms

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. The Studio is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party sites. Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective privacy policies.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Salty Buddha shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to the collection, use, disclosure, or security of your information, except where prohibited by law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on the website and will be effective upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the website or Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Salty Buddha
info@thesaltybuddha.com
Peabody, MA

BY USING THE WEBSITE OR PARTICIPATING IN SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY IN FULL.