Please read these terms of use carefully before using this website and/or services offered by the Povider. By using this website, you signify your consent to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use the website.

Your access to and use of this website, as well as all related websites operated by The Sayge and Stephanie Hammermeister, BCHt. LRTT. (collectively the “Site” and "Provider") is subject to the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) and all applicable laws. By accessing and browsing the SIte and/or purchasing any offer by the Provider, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the Terms of Use and acknowledge that any other agreements between you ("Purchaser" and or "Client") and the Site are superseded and of no force or effect:

Site Use

• You agree that the Site itself, as well as all content, videos, training materials, products, services and/or other materials, made available on the Site by us or other third parties, as well as the look and feel of all of the foregoing, (collectively referred to as the “Content”) are maintained for your personal use and information by The Sayge, (the “Company”) and are the property of the Company and Provider and/or its third party providers. You agree that such Company Content shall include all proprietary videos, HTML/CSS, Javascript, graphics, voice, and sound recordings, artwork, photos, documents, and text as well as all other materials included in the Site, excluding only the materials you provide. Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, the Company hereby grants you a limited license, which is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and sub-licensable, to access, view, and use the Site solely for your personal purposes. No Company Content may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, distributed, used for public or commercial purposes, or downloaded in any way unless written permission is expressly granted by the Company. Modification of the Content or use of the Content for any other purpose is a violation of the copyright and other proprietary rights of the Company, as well as other authors who created the materials, and may be subject to monetary damages and penalties. You may not distribute, modify, transmit or use the content of the Site or any Content, including any and all software, tools, graphics and/or sound files, for public or commercial purposes without the express written permission of the Company.
• All Content, such as text, data, graphics files, videos and sound files, and other materials contained in the Site, are copyrighted unless otherwise noted and are the property of the Company and/or a supplier to the Company. No such materials may be used except as provided in these Terms of Use.
• The information contained in the form of all text, videos, blog posts, email marketing, or coursework is solely for educational purposes on the given subject. It should not be considered a medical advice nor should it be used as a substitute for medical advice and expertise of a physician, mental health doctor or a dietitian. Please consult your health care provider for personal care. You acknowledge and agree by entering into this site, reading any and all site text/content, subscribing to marketing material, by downloading any course material, or engaging in any forum related discussion that the material herein is of the healing arts and is not intended as medical advice nor is under professional provisions. You also understand that before entering into any agreement with the Company, results of any kind are on an individual basis and are not guaranteed.
• All trade names, trademarks, and images and biographical information of people used in the Company content and contained in the Site, including without limitation the name and trademark, are either the property of, or used with permission by, the Company. The use of Content by you is strictly prohibited unless specifically permitted by these Terms of Use. Any unauthorized use of Content may violate the copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights of the Company and/or third parties, as well as the laws of privacy and publicity, and other regulations and statutes. Nothing contained in this Agreement or in the Site shall be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark or other proprietary information without the express written consent of the Company or third party owner. The Company respects the copyright, trademark and all other intellectual property rights of others. The Company has the right, but has no obligation, to remove content and accounts containing materials that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Use. If you believe that your intellectual property rights are being violated and/or that any work belonging to you has been reproduced on the Site or in any Content in any way, you may notify Company at [email protected]. Please provide your name and contact information, the nature of your work and how it is being violated, all relevant copyright and/or trademark registration information, the location/URL of the violation, and any other information you believe is relevant.
• While the Company uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information in the Site, the Company makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy. The Company assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the Site.
• When you register with the Company and/or this Site, you expressly consent to receive any notices, announcements, agreements, disclosures, reports, documents, communications concerning new products or services, or other records or correspondence from the Company. You consent to receive notices electronically by way of transmitting the notice to you by email.
• If you send comments or suggestions about the Site to the Company, including, but not limited to, notes, text, drawings, images, designs or computer programs, such submissions shall become, and shall remain, the sole property of the Company. No submission shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of the Company. The Company shall exclusively own all rights to (including intellectual property rights thereto), and shall be entitled to unrestricted use, publication, and dissemination as to all such submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise without any acknowledgment or compensation to you.
• The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to restrict unauthorized access to our data and files. However no system whether or not password protected can be entirely impenetrable. You acknowledge that it may be possible for an unauthorized third party to access, view, copy, modify, or distribute the data and files you store using the Site. Use of the Site is completely at your own risk.
• The Company will not intentionally disclose any personally identifying information about you to third parties, except where the Company, in good faith, believes such disclosure is necessary to comply with the law or enforce these Terms of Use. By using the Site, you signify your acceptance of the Company’s Privacy Policy, on https://www.thesayge.com/pages/privacy-policy If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, in whole or part, please do not use this Site.
• Neither the company nor any other party involved in creating, producing, or maintaining the site and/or any content on the site shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the site. without limiting the foregoing, all content on the site is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. the company does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use of the materials or services in the site, the results of the use of such materials or services, the suitability of such materials or services for any user’s needs or the likelihood that their use will meet any user’s expectations, or their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or correction. the company likewise does not warrant or make any representations or guarantees that you will achieve results using the site or the company’s technology or services. you accept all responsibility for evaluating your own healing. your healing is entirely dependent on your own results. since results differ among all individuals, the company cannot and does not warrant or make any representations or guarantees regarding your success or healing progression. the company does not warrant that use of the materials or services will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected, or that this site, the content, and/or the materials available on this site are free from bugs or viruses or other harmful components. you assume all responsibility for the cost of all necessary repairs or corrections. the company shall not be responsible for any performance or service problems caused by any third party website or third party service provider. any such problem shall be governed solely by the agreement between you and that provider. please note that the applicable jurisdiction may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. some of the above exclusions may thus not apply to you.
• The Provider shall not be responsible for any performance or service problems caused by any third party website or third party service provider (including, for example, your web service provider service, stripe payment services, venmo, paypal, square, your software and/or any updates or upgrades to that software). any such problem shall be governed solely by the agreement between you and that provider. the company reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether the company is responsible for any such malfunction or disruption. the company also reserves the right to limit your use of the site and/or the content or to terminate your account should the company determine that you have violated these terms of use, or that you have violated any other rules or conditions of the company. the company reserves the right to refuse access to the site and/or the company’s content, products and/or services to anyone in its sole discretion. the company reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether the company is responsible for any such malfunction or disruption. the company may, in its sole discretion, refund the initial fee charged for any use of the site and/or any content or a pro-rata portion thereof consistent with the company’s refund policy. the company shall refuse any refund thirty (30) days after your payment for use of the site and/or any content, either pursuant to the company’s customer license agreement or otherwise, regardless of the reason for disruption. 
• In no event shall the company be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, reliance or consequential damages, whether foreseeable or not, including, but not limited to, damage or loss of property, equipment, information or data, loss of profits, revenue or goodwill, cost of capital, cost of replacement services, or claims for service interruptions or transmission problems, occasioned by any defect in the site, the content, and/or related materials, the inability to use services provided hereunder or any other cause whatsoever with respect thereto, regardless of theory of liability. this limitation will apply even if the company has been advised or is aware of the possibility of such damages.
• You agree to indemnify and hold the Company and each of its directors, officers employees, and agents, harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or relating to (i) your breach of this Agreement, (ii) any violation by you of law or the rights of any third party, (iii) any materials, information, works and/or other content of whatever nature or media that you post or share on or through the Site, (iv) your use of the Site or any services that the Company may provide via the Site, and (v) your conduct in connection with the Site or the services or with other users of the Site or the services. The Company reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this Section. In such event, you shall provide the Company with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by the Company.

Use of Services Liability Release

• Services to be provided do not include the practice of medicine and is not a licensed physician. These services are non-diagnostic, and are complementary to the healing arts services that are licensed by the state. The California State Legislature has determined that state licensing may not be conferred upon an occupational group for purposes of status or prestige. The primary purpose of licensing laws for legally defined Healing Arts and Mental Health professionals is to protect public health and safety. Accordingly, Hypnotherapists are not issued licenses by any state governmental agency to engage in their professional services.
• You should consult the advice of your physician or other professional medical practitioner before considering the services provided by Provider, which may include but is not limited to: hypnotherapy/hypnosis/self-guided hypnosis/meditation/courses/lessons/audio or visual presentation/downloadable content/mindset coaching material, and other services (collectively, “Services”). The Services are not intended to replace medical treatment.
• You understand that the use of this website and/or engaging in any Services offered by the Provider are for the purpose of learning and that your progress comes from your participation/mento. You understand that these are not medical or psychotherapy sessions. You understand that the use of this website can enable you to better understand yourself, your relationships and make desired changes. The Provider cannot and will not predict outcomes or make decisions for you. You assume full responsibility for your actions and inactions which relate to any sessions.
• Pursuant to California Business & Professions Code, Section 2908, the Services provided by Provider, are not to be construed as and Provider is not and will not provide medical or mental health therapy for emotional or mental disorders. Provider’s techniques, mindset or otherwise, serve strictly as avocational or vocational self-improvement and do not offer therapy for emotional or mental disorders.
• Provider does not offer the services or treatment of a licensed physician, psychologist or psychiatrist. Provider is not licensed to practice psychology, psychotherapy and Provider does not claim to offer any psychological or mental heath benefits, or psychometrist (or any form of psychometrics) or psychometry services. The Services provided by Provider are non-diagnostic and are not licensed by the state.
• Provider disclaims all statements, representations, warranties, agreements or promises regarding the use or benefits of the Services, whether made by Provider, its clients, employees, agents, or contractors. Participating in the Services does not guarantee success, and Provider makes no representation or guaranty through your participation in the Services. All information on the Provider website or included in statements, testimonials or materials made or distributed by or on behalf of Provider are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be relied on by you or to constitute a representation of the effects or benefits of the Services.
• You hereby release Provider from any liability or claims that could be made against (him or her) concerning my mental and/or physical well-being during the work that has been outlined and agreed upon (now and in the future) by using this website and/or services. 
• Provider cannot and does not guarantee results since your own personal success depends on many factors that Provider has no control over, including your wiliness and desire to affect the changes inside of his/her self.
• Age Policy: You agree that you are at least (18) years of age to use this Site and/or book and receive services by Provider.
• By choosing to partake in this site and/or session with Provider, you confirm that they do not have epilepsy, or any current medical issues that would put yourself or Provider at risk during the duration site interaction or any Services offered by the Provider. You understands that if you have health concerns, it is recommended to seek advice from an appropriate medical practitioner before making any decisions about your health, and that the information that is offered within this site and/or as a service within with Provider is not meant to replace any medical treatment. You freely and voluntarily choose to participate in this site  and/or sessions guided by Provider and fully acknowledges that your participation may include possible abreactions during and/or following your session.
• You understand that Services offered by the Provider, in this site and/or during/within/following one-on-one sessions may result in “processing,” where echoes of released emotion that may manifest in temporary physical or emotional discomfort, and that this “processing” appears to be a normal part of regaining energetic balance. You understands that Provider makes no claims as to healing or recovery from any illness you may have now, nor the prevention of any illness you may have in the future, and that no guarantee is made towards validity. You further understand that the use of any information you receive within this site and/or private sessions are implemented is at your own risk.

Cancellations

• All private sessions must be made one month prior to scheduled session date. All sessions cancelled within one month from scheduled session, is non-refundable. No exceptions. There are no refunds if no call or no show. Sessions outside of one-month prior to scheduled session day can be rescheduled for a later date. Availability is not guaranteed within the same month of rescheduled session and is based on the availability of Provider. Rescheduled date(s) may be significantly later than regular scheduled session date and based on the availability of Provider.

Description of Mindset Coaching

• Coaching is partnership (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership) between the Coach (Provider) and the Client (Purchaser) in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal potential by becoming aware of self-limiting patterns of belief, thought, or behavior and discovering new and helpful ways to optimize self-led healing. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.

Coach-Client Relationship

• Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and his/her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach. As such, the Client agrees that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach. Client understands coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.
• Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time.
• Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.
• Client acknowledges that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.
• The Client understands that in order to enhance the coaching relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and to create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
• The Client understands that the Provider is not presenting herself as a therapist to the Client, and she is not providing psychotherapy to the Client.

Mentorship Programs 

• Including all program offerings on this site: Once any program is purchased, there are no refunds allotted due to the immediate access provided.

1v1 or downloadable Mindset Coaching Procedure

• The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on a mutually agreed upon time. The Coach will initiate all scheduled called and will contact the client promptly at the time of the scheduled appointment. If the Coach will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Client will be notified prior to the scheduled appointment time. All purchased coursework, lessons, or downloadable exercises are intended to be self-led and for self-guided use.

Record Retention Policy (Optional, if the Provider has adopted such a policy)

• In order to assure the Client’s confidentiality the Provider agrees to keep no written progress notes for sessions unless: (a) the Provider reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others, (b) theProvider is informed of abuse of a child or dependent adult, (c) the Provider  is informed of sexual contact between a minor and an adult.

Termination

(Does not pertain to any coaching or mentorship programs offered by the provider through this website including but not limited to 'Transform Me' all tiers) Either the Client or the Provider, may terminate this Agreement at any time with one week written notice. Client agrees to compensate theProvider for all coaching services rendered through and including the effective date of termination of the coaching relationship.

Confidentiality

• This therapeutic and/or coaching relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with the Coach as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality. However, please be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s consent. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in the Coach’s possession prior to its being furnished by the Client; (b) is generally known to the public or in the Client’s industry; (c) is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or (e) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity. The Client also acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner.

Entire Agreement

• This document reflects the entire agreement between the Coach and the Client, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Coach and the Client. 
• Dispute Resolution If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and Coach agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to (certain amount of time such as 30 days) after notice given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the other party.

Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns. 

You freely and voluntarily choose to participate in the Services provided by Provider. Your participation may include unknown negative reactions. You accept any and all risks for any adverse reactions that you may have. You understand that participants with certain health conditions such as epilepsy and mental health illnesses are not recommended to participate in the Services. You agree that you have no such health conditions that would prevent you from safely participating in this Site or Services.

You hereby assume all such risks associated with the Services, know or unknown, including without limitation injury, illness, death, and/or other adverse reactions. You are aware of such risks associated with the Services, including your own physical condition and the actions or conduct of others that you may come into contact with after participating in the Services. You understand that by participating in the Services, you may experience negative memories, sensations, emotions, which may process on the day of or days following the session.

Assuming all such risks, you hereby release, waive any and all claims against, will not sue and will not hold harmless, Provider, its owners, members, managers, officers, employees, agents or representatives, from all actions, omissions, causes of action, suits, debts, damages, losses, judgments, injuries, liabilities, and claims and demands whatsoever, in law or in equity (collectively, “Claims”), including without limitation personal injury and death, emotional distress, indirect damages, consequential damages or exemplary damages, even though such Claims may be caused by or result from the negligence or carelessness of such released parties. You agree that this waiver and release binds you and your heirs, distributes, guardians, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Further, you agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Provider, its owners, members, managers, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and against all Claims arising from or in connection to your involvement or participation in the Services offered by Provider.

By my participating in this site and/or Services offered by the Provider, you accept the foregoing disclosure, disclaimer, assumption of risk and waiver, and you represent and warrant for Provider’s reliance, and agree, as material consideration without which Provider would not provide the Services, that: (1) you have carefully and completely read and agreed to all of the foregoing; (2) all of you questions have been answered to your full satisfaction; (3) You are not relying on any statement, representation or warranty, agreement or promise by or on behalf of Provider that is not expressly set forth in writing signed by Provider; (4) You are aware that this is an assumption of risk, release of liability and agreement to arbitrate and that you are giving up legal rights; and (5) You participate in this site and/or Services offered by the Provider in your own free will.

The provisions of these Terms of Use are for the benefit of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates and its third party content providers and licensors, and each shall have the right to assert and enforce such provisions directly or on its own behalf.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You further submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Orange County, California. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

These Terms of Use may be revised from time to time by updating this posting. You are bound by any such revisions and should therefore periodically visit this page to review the current Terms of Use to which you are bound.

By paying, visiting, or signing up as a member of this site, you agree all of the following terms.

Last Updated: June 2022