Terms of Use for The Unconventional Woman’s Club
By checking the box next to this Terms of Use, or clicking the “Purchase” button, you, the purchaser of a subscription to the Membership Site entitled The Unconventional Woman’s Club, (hereinafter “Client”) acknowledge the terms as outlined herein, and agree and willingly purchase entry into The Unconventional Woman’s Club to be provided with services rendered by Essentially Lauren The Unconventional Woman’s Club(hereinafter “Essentially Lauren”), and you agree you are voluntarily entering into a legally binding Agreement, including the automatic renewal terms, with Essentially Lauren, inclusive of the following terms and conditions mutually agreed upon:
For good and valuable consideration of forty-nine U.S. dollars ($49) Client has agreed to purchase an annual subscription split into 12 payments of ($49) to The Unconventional Woman’s Club or an annual subscription of four-hundred and forty-nine dollars ($449). Promotional terms may apply and are outlined on the checkout page during these promotional periods. If Client was gifted a membership, he/she/they confirm this agreement still represents a bargained-for exchange, and understand they are legally bound to this Agreement. In exchange, Essentially Lauren agrees to provide the services outlined in the Membership Site Details below, and Membership Site Addendum attached hereto
1. MEMBERSHIP SITE OUTLINE:
a. Client agrees and understands that he/she is purchasing a subscription to The Unconventional Woman’s Club, offering educational resources, group & individual mentoring calls, and a community of like-minded women.
b. Client acknowledges that he/she has read the Membership Site Addendum and conducted any additional research necessary to feel he/she understands what is being provided in The Unconventional Woman’s Club as well as what is not included. Client agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined herein, as well as the general policies and procedures that can be found in this Agreement and on Essentially Lauren's website
c. The Unconventional Woman’s Club is not to be considered a substitute for personalized business, medical, or legal advice. The Unconventional Woman’s Club is not designed to treat any mental, emotional, or other medical conditions. If you as the Client believe you may be in need of personalized attention, whether for your business, health, or otherwise, please seek additional assistance outside The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
2. PROMOTIONS AND BONUSES:
a. Essentially Lauren may offer promotions, bonuses, or other offers from time to time in connection with The Unconventional Woman’s Club membership, promoting one or more aspects of The Unconventional Woman’s Club membership, or offering new or current members additional offers in exchange for upgrading to annual membership, or taking any other action as decided by Essentially Lauren. Any promotion which offers new or additional products or services may include additional terms and conditions that must be agreed to prior to becoming eligible for any such promotion or offering. Should Client enter into The Unconventional Woman’s Club as a new member through any such promotion, bonus, or other offering, such Client will agree to these Terms of Use, as well as any additional terms and conditions associated with the promotion or bonus.
b. Essentially Lauren also reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of The Unconventional Woman’s Club for future launches, and/or edit the deliverables, and that the price for current members may increase in the future, in the sole and absolute discretion of Essentially Lauren.
a. Client understands he or she is purchasing a subscription to The The Unconventional Woman’s Club with Essentially Lauren. Following Client's purchase and access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club, Client will have gained access to various trade secrets and personal intellectual property of Essentially Lauren, including but not limited to materials such as verbal, written, and video advice, mindset guidance, and/or other information that may become available for use through Client's participation in The Unconventional Woman’s Club. Client understands and acknowledges that this information is not to be openly shared with others who have not purchased a membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club. Client agrees not to share, copy, or distribute any documents or other proprietary information obtained through The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and agrees that he or she will be in violation of these Terms of Use if he or she uses any of the Content outlined as his/her own material, or repurposes and uses the Content in his/her own business without express written permission of Essentially Lauren.
b. Should Client breach this provision and disclose confidential or proprietary information belonging to Essentially Lauren or another participating in The Unconventional Woman’s Club, Client understands additional action may be taken by Essentially Lauren up to and including legal action.
a. Essentially Lauren may request Client provide a testimonial to be published on Essentially Lauren’s website, or on various sales materials for The Unconventional Woman’s Club or another Program created by Essentially Lauren. Client understands that he or she is not required to give any testimony, and understands that the choice to do so is freely up to Client. There will be no ramifications or change in relationship between Essentially Lauren and Client if Client refuses testimonial.
b. If Client accepts and provides Essentially Lauren with a testimonial, Client understands the material, along with a photo of Client, will likely be published on Essentially Lauren’s website or otherwise. Should Client agree to provide a testimonial, Client will agree to review and sign an additional Release, confirming same, and confirming Essentially Lauren’s rights to use Client's testimonial. No payment or additional services will be provided in return for Testimonial, and Client understands he or she is granting Essentially Lauren an unlimited, irrevocable license in perpetuity to use, publish, distribute, or repurpose any information provided to Essentially Lauren as part of a Testimonial.
c. Client gives Essentially Lauren an unlimited, irrevocable license to repost, share, publish, and otherwise use the text, name, and/or likeness of Client which client voluntarily posts to social media or sends in via email, including but not limited to Instagram comments, Instagram DMs to Essentially Lauren, or Lauren Varel. Client understands and agrees any such comments or messages sent or posted by Client may be captured and reposted by Essentially Lauren in any capacity it sees fit, including but not limited to sharing in email marketing, reposting to the public on social media, and otherwise sharing the comment with the public in an effort to publicize and market for The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
5. PAYMENT AND PAYMENT PLANS
a. Client understands the cost of The Unconventional Woman’s Club is payable monthly, in the amount of forty-nine U.S. dollars ($49) for 12 consecutive months, or annually, in the amount of four-hundred and forty-nine U.S. dollars ($449) and charged automatically by month or year, in accordance with the Auto-Renewal Terms outlined below in paragraph five (5). Client understands he/she is responsible for the full payment each month or year, and agrees to pay the sum requested electronically, via Essentially Lauren's website or a designated third-party payment processor of Essentially Lauren's choosing, in full. If Client has joined The Unconventional Woman’s Club during a promotional period and has been promised a trial period that is less than the amount outlined above, Client understands that after such trial period, Client will be charged the regular retail cost, for a monthly or annual membership; whichever Client selects.
b. Should Client fail to make timely payments, or if additional payments are not able to be processed, Client understands Client's access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club may be restricted if payment is not made within 1 day of the date it is due. If payment is not made on the date it is due, Essentially Lauren, will continue to attempt to charge Client via the membership site software; if and when payment goes through, Client will again receive full access to the membership site. If payment is not collected, Client's access will remain restricted, and Client will carry a balance on her account, showing the months) owed. Client must bring her account completely current in order to be granted access. If payment continues to be unsuccessful after sixty (60) days, Client membership shall be revoked and permanently cancelled. Should Client wish to rejoin The Unconventional Woman’s Club, after this period, she must do so at the current price membership is being offered, which Essentially Lauren reserves the right to increase at any time for future launches of The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
c. Essentially Lauren reserves the right to cancel Client's access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club should he/she fail to make additional payments in accordance with the Auto-Renewal Terms as outlined below. Should this occur, Client understands she is not entitled to a refund of funds already issued to Essentially Lauren for access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
GIFTED MEMBERSHIPS. From time to time, Essentially Lauren may offer current clients the opportunity to gift an annual membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club. If Client elects to gift a membership, he/she/they understand that agreement to these Terms of Use will apply to their gifted membership as well, regarding payment, refunds, and the terms and conditions outlined in this section 4(e).
i. All gifted memberships will be sold as final sale, with no refunds available once purchase has been completed.
ii. Client may only gift an annual membership; monthly payment memberships will not be available to gift.
iii. Client MUST gift the membership within six (6) months of the date of purchase, or he/she/they will lose the gifted membership, and will not receive a refund.
iv. Client will not be automatically billed or charged for the gifted membership, only his/her/their own membership.
RECIPIENTS OF GIFTED MEMBERSHIPS. If you as the client are the recipient of a gifted membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club, you understand and agree to these Terms of Use in full, and specifically the foregoing:
i. Client will have six (6) months from the date of receipt to activate and begin using your membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club, or it will be deactivated, and no longer available for use.
ii. Client will receive notification via email of their gifted membership, and must create an account in order to activate a membership into The Unconventional Woman’s Club, which includes providing Essentially Lauren with a credit card to keep on file for future automatic billing.
iii. Following the term of the gifted membership, Client's card will be charged the current annual membership rate. If Client wishes to cancel the membership or update his/her/their membership to monthly, Client may do so by contacting Essentially Lauren at [email protected] and follow the cancelation instructions below
iv. By creating an account and using The Unconventional Woman’s Club membership, you as the Client confirm you have read and agree to these Terms of Use in full. By continuing to use The Unconventional Woman’s Club, you continue to agree to these Terms of Use in their most updated form.
6. AUTO-RENEWAL AGREEMENT
a. Client understands and agrees that continued access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club requires recurring monthly or recurring annual payments that will be made by Client on the day of the month or year on which they signed up. (For example, if Client joins The Unconventional Woman’s Club on the 5th of the month via monthly payment plan membership, they will continue to be charged on the 5th of every month thereafter.)
b. If Client elects to be charged monthly: by purchasing access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club and agreeing to these Terms of Use, Client understands he/she will be automatically charged each month via the same card or manner in which the initial payment was made, for the following month of membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club. This process will repeat each month until the 12 consecutive payments have been completed. If Client elects to be charged annually: by purchasing access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and agreeing to these Terms of Use, Client understands he/she will be automatically charged each year via the same card or manner in which the initial payment was made, for the following year of membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club. This process will repeat each year unless and until Client properly cancels his or her membership
c. CANCELLATION POLICY: If Client wishes to cancel his or her membership, Client must do so within 14 days of the annual or monthly payment plan has been initiated.
i. HOW TO CANCEL: In order to cancel a membership, Client must send an e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION, including the Client's name, email address, and confirmation of request to terminate his or her membership. Client will be notified upon Essentially Lauren's receipt of email, and his or her membership will subsequently be canceled prior to the following billing period, assuming it is more than 24 hours away or if cancelled within the 14 day timeframe, a refund will be processed & the client will be notified.
ii. As outlined above, if Client cancels his or her membership less than 24 hours before the automatic renewal is scheduled to charge Client's card, Client acknowledges and agrees he or she will be charged for the next month (or year, if billed annually), and the cancelation will take effect following this. Should this occur, Client will have access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club for the month (or year) in which Client paid, with membership terminating at the end of the last paid month/year.
d. If Client purchased access to The Unconventional Woman’s Club during a period in which a free months), or trial period was granted, Client understands he or she will be automatically charged the full monthly amount following the end of the trial period. Client will not be given any additional notice regarding the end of the trial period, By checking the box on the purchase page confirming your agreement to these Terms, you also confirm you are given your unequivocal, clear, affirmative consent to your agreement with these automatic renewal terms, the cancelation policy, and that you understand how to cancel before your card is charged for the following month.
e. BILLING ADDRESS: Client agrees to keep its billing address updated within Client's Membership account, and understands Essentially Lauren will use this address to determine Client's state of residence and applicable laws that may apply to Client based upon his/her/their state of residence. Any failure by Client to keep such address updated may impact Essentially Lauren's ability to provide Client with accurate billing updates and notices. Client understands this, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, acknowledges that it will be Client's responsibility to notify Essentially Lauren of any changes to his/her/their billing address, and represents that the billing address listed within Membership shall be the most updated and accurate address for Client, and the state of residency for Client. To the extent Client's physical residency is different from his/her/their billing address, Client confirms he/she/they will notify Essentially Lauren of same, to ensure Essentially Lauren always has Client’s most current address.
Essentially Lauren wholly believes in its product. It believes the methods work, but only if the Client is dedicated to the process. Nevertheless, Essentially offers a 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee (the Guarantee) for first-time purchasers of a membership to The Unconventional Woman’s Club. The client has 14 days from their initial purchase date to request a refund for their membership fee (annual or monthly).
To request a refund, Client must contact Essentially Lauren at [email protected] prior to 11:59 pm PST on the thirteenth day after Client purchased The Unconventional Woman’s Club Membership. Following this fourteen (14) day window, all sales will be considered final, and Essentially Lauren will not issue refunds for any reason.
If a refund is granted, Client can expect reimbursement thirty (30) days after cancellation of Program in the same manner in which payment was made. Client understands he/she will forfeit any and all access to Program and benefits if a refund is issued.
a. Essentially Lauren is not responsible for any specific technology you may need in order to adequately view and utilize The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
Client's inability to access The Unconventional Woman’s Club due to a technology issue on Client's end does not qualify Client for a refund, nor does it alleviate Client of his or her responsibility to make monthly payments, unless or until Client's membership is properly canceled in accordance with the cancelation policy in paragraph five (5).
b. Essentially Lauren discourages sharing membership accounts, and encourages every individual to purchase their own Membership Site account. However, if business partners decide to share an account, only one individual will be granted access to the private community, and emails will be sent to one email address only.
9. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
a. Client understands and agrees that he/she is voluntarily choosing to enroll in The Unconventional Woman’s Club and is solely responsible for any outcomes or results. While Essentially Lauren believes in the services and that The Unconventional Woman’s Club is able to help many people, Client acknowledges and agrees that Essentially Lauren is not responsible nor liable to Client should Client sustain any injuries, incur harm, or encounter any negative ramifications. Client agrees that he/she is fully responsible for his/her health and well-being, including participation in The Unconventional Woman’s Club and any results therein.
b. Client also understands she will have the opportunity to provide Essentially Lauren with additional personal information, viewable to all The Unconventional Woman’s Club members, including but not limited to location, industry, and other information. All information is completely voluntary and optional to complete, and Client does not gain or lose anything in The Unconventional Woman’s Club for choosing to complete or not complete the additional information. Client understands this information will only be viewable to others inside the The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and understands that should he/she elect to complete the information, he/she is doing so completely voluntarily, and that The Unconventional Woman’s Club and Essentially Lauren are not responsible for any negative results from such information dissemination.
10. DISCLAIMER /NO GUARANTEES
a. While many of Essentially Lauren's past and current clients have experienced wonderful benefits from the content contained in The Unconventional Woman’s Club, Essentially Lauren cannot guarantee results from any of the content on The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and cannot make any representations or guarantees regarding individual results. Client will hold Essentially Lauren harmless if he or she does not experience the desired results.
b. Client understands that all services provided by The Unconventional Woman’s Club and Essentially Lauren in connection with The Unconventional Woman’s Club being purchased are provided on an "as is" basis, meaning it is without any guarantees, representations, or warranties, including but not limited to warranties relating to quality, non-infringement, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or expectation or course of performance. Client is choosing to purchase access toThe Unconventional Woman’s Club and work with Essentially Lauren on a purely voluntary basis and does not hold Essentially Lauren or The Unconventional Woman’s Club responsible should Client become dissatisfied with any portion of The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
c. Client agrees that he/she does not have a cause of action, legal remedy, and is not entitled to a refund should he/she not achieve the results desired following completion of The Unconventional Woman’s Club, as long as Essentially Lauren delivers The Unconventional Woman’s Club as described in the Addendum below.
d. Client also agrees to hold Essentially Lauren harmless should any physical, emotional, or financial injury occur as a direct or indirect result of The Unconventional Woman’s Club. The content provided by Essentially Lauren on its website and within The Unconventional Woman’s Club is comprised of information that has worked for Essentially Lauren and other clients, and may or may not be useful to Client in his/her personal business or life. Client understands Essentially Lauren cannot guarantee results from this The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and has no expectation of a specific result that he or she holds Essentially Lauren responsible for.
e. Earnings Disclaimer: Essentially Lauren also does not make any guarantees or assurances regarding a particular financial outcome based on use of The Unconventional Woman’s Club, nor is Essentially Lauren responsible for Client earnings, or any increase or decrease in finances based upon information within The Unconventional Woman’s Club. Any information or testimonials regarding past or current clients' participation in programs, or working with Essentially Lauren contained on Website or in sales material that contain financial information are individual, and results may vary.
f. Not Medical or Professional Advice: The purpose and goal of The Unconventional Woman’s Club is to provide Client with monthly education, community, and assistance. The Unconventional Woman’s Club and content contained within The Unconventional Woman’s Club is not to be considered personalized business, medical, legal, or financial advice, and nothing within The Unconventional Woman’s Club is intended to provide or act as a substitute for mental health treatment. Essentially Lauren encourages Client to consult the relevant professional needed if he/she suspects he/she may benefit from such services. We will assume that all individuals choosing to purchase access to The Société will have done any additional research necessary and has concluded that The Unconventional Woman’s Club offered is right for them.
11. THE UNCONVENTIONAL WOMAN’S CLUB "BENEFITS" SECTION
a. Inside The Unconventional Woman’s Club, Clients have access to a "Benefits" page that includes offerings, deals, and coupon codes for some of Essentially Lauren's favorite brands. Client understands that Essentially Lauren is not responsible nor liable should Client elect to utilize any products or services within the "Benefits" section of The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and any such decision to do so is wholly voluntary and outside the scope of The Unconventional Woman’s Club. The Benefits section is no more than a recommendations list of products and services Essentially Lauren likes and/or uses, which may or may not be useful to members of The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
b. If Essentially Lauren has any material relationship with any products, services, or companies (including but not limited to affiliate relationships allowing Essentially Lauren to collect a commission for any products or services purchased through these links), such material relationship will be disclosed on or near the link to each Company, identifying it as an "affiliate" link. Those marked with "affiliate link" notations means Essentially Lauren is an affiliate of this company, and will receive financial compensation should Client elect to purchase the product or services offered.
12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
a. Client agrees and understands that Essentially Lauren has created numerous original, creative works in connection with The Unconventional Woman’s Club, and agrees that Essentially Lauren maintains all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in all original or derivative content associated with or included in The Unconventional Woman’s Club, whether created prior to working with Client or specifically for Client, including but not limited to: documents, charts, emails, graphs, products, systems, processes, handouts, worksheets, copy for website or sales pages, and any other original work created by Essentially Lauren. Client agrees she may be granted a limited right to use selected materials in the course of his or her own business but understands that the original proprietary rights remain with Essentially Lauren. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a transfer of ownership of any Intellectual Property from Essentially Lauren to Client, nor grant any license to use the information, other than that which is expressly provided throughout the course of The Unconventional Woman’s Club.
b. Client agrees and understands he/she is not to copy, repost, alter, publish, sell, assist others in selling, manipulate, distribute, or in any way exploit any of the content or intellectual property provided by Essentially Lauren or obtained through working with Essentially Lauren, without Essentially Lauren’s express written consent. If such behavior is discovered or suspected, Essentially Lauren reserves the right to immediately end Client's participation in The Unconventional Woman’s Club without refund, as well as access to any The Unconventional Woman’s Club or materials Client may have purchased, without refund, and reserve the right to prosecute any actionable infringement or misuse to the full extent of the law.
c. Licensee Rights: Essentially Lauren’s Limited License to Client: Client understands that in purchasing The Unconventional Woman’s Club, she/he is gaining access to view all content and information available as part of The Unconventional Woman’s Club. Client understands this means he/she will have been granted a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to use the information provided as instructed or allowed by Essentially Lauren. As a "Licensee," Client understands and agrees that Client will not:
i. Copy, edit, distribute, duplicate or steal any information or any Content obtained through The Unconventional Woman’s Club without written permission by Essentially Lauren;
ii. Post, distribute, copy, steal or otherwise use any portion of the The Unconventional Woman’s Club or its content, or information obtained via other members in the group The Unconventional Woman’s Club without written permission by Essentially Lauren, and understand that any such use may constitute infringement, which may give rise to a cause of action against Client
iii. Claim any content created by Essentially Lauren as part of The Unconventional Woman’s Club or otherwise given to Client is his/her own, meaning he/she cannot claim any content created by Essentially Lauren was Client's work, and use in his/her business as his/her own.
vi. Share purchased materials, information, content with others who have not purchased them
v. Client further acknowledges and understands that any such actions including but not limited to those outlined above will likely constitutes infringement and/or theft of our work, and a violation of this Agreement and United States Federal laws.
Client agrees at all times to defend, fully indemnify and hold Essentially Lauren and any affiliates, agents, team members or other party associated with Essentially Lauren harmless from any causes of action, damages, losses, costs, expenses incurred as a result of Client's use of The Unconventional Woman’s Club, as well as any third-party claims of any kind (including attorney's fees) arising from his/her actions as a direct or indirect result of Client's participation in The Unconventional Woman’s Club. Should Essentially Lauren be required to defend herself in any action directly or indirectly involving Client, or an action where we decide Client's participation or assistance would benefit Essentially Lauren’s defense, Client agrees to participate and provide any evidence, documents, testimony, or other information deemed useful by Essentially Lauren, free of charge
a. Should a dispute arise between Essentially Lauren and Client, the parties agree to attempt to resolve by good-faith negotiations and discussions. (Client agrees that failure to see results is not a basis for a "dispute" and agrees he or she does not hold Essentially Lauren responsible for any specific results, or those results which have been achieved by other clients of Essentially Lauren.)
b. If unable to reach a resolution informally, Client and Essentially Lauren agree that all disputes will be submitted for Arbitration by the American Arbitration Association, to be completed in Overland Park, KS within a reasonable amount of time. Client and Essentially Lauren agree to participate in the arbitration process in good faith and in a manner that will effectively and efficiently resolve the dispute at hand, including the exchange of any materials, documents, or information. The decision made by the arbitrator is to be final and binding on both parties, and is not to be appealed or otherwise set aside. It is to be enforceable in any court of proper jurisdiction as a judgement of law or decree.
This Agreement shall be governed by and under control of the laws of Kansas regardless of conflict of law principles, and regardless of location of Client. Client understands this and agrees that the laws of Kansas are to be applicable here.
This agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, as The Unconventional Woman’s Club membership is updated, laws or regulations change, or as desired by Essentially Lauren. Client understands and agrees that he/she will abide by the most recent version of these Terms of Use, and will check back periodically as needed. Should Essentially Lauren make any large changes to these Terms of Use, you as the Client will be notified, and given an opportunity to cancel your membership should you refuse to agree to the updated Terms. Otherwise, your continued membership in The Unconventional Woman’s Club will serve as confirmation of your agreement to the updated terms.
16. AUTHORIZATION + RELEASE
By participating in the Program, you acknowledge that your involvement may be recorded in various forms such as audio, video, or images. You grant Essentially Lauren and its representatives the right to use these recordings worldwide and indefinitely for promotional purposes, without any further compensation to you. This includes the right to modify the recordings as deemed necessary.
You confirm that any statements or endorsements you make are truthful and represent your genuine opinions and experiences. You waive any rights to review or approve the recordings and release Essentially Lauren from any liability arising from their use.
You affirm that you are at least eighteen years old and legally competent to enter into this agreement. This release applies to you, your heirs, and assigns.
By agreeing to these terms, you acknowledge that your participation is voluntary and that you are solely responsible for your actions.
THE UNCONVENTIONAL WOMAN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP OUTLINE ADDENDUM
Client understands, acknowledges, and agrees he/she is purchasing a monthly payment plan or annual subscription to The Unconventional Woman’s Club. While the below is subject to change, at the time of purchase, The Unconventional Woman’s Club includes access to the following:
1. The Essentially Lauren Unconventional Woman’s Club membership, including all content and resources that have been created for the Membership.
2. The Vision Board Course
3. Group Coaching Sessions twice per month lasting approximately 30 minutes.
4. 1:1 Coaching Sessions on a first come first serve basis lasting approximately 30 minutes
5. Access to an exclusive online community only for members.
6. Additional resources, guides, and services as created by Essentially Lauren.