Shop and Service Policies

The information on my website is intended to help you make informed decisions on your own behalf. It is not targeted advice for any one person in a specific situation, and is not legal or medical advice. This includes the contents of my blog, my videos, my books, and all course materials.

Materials made for a specialist audience (e.g. books or courses for martial arts instructors) may come with additional disclaimers.

I do my best to make sure that the information I share is accurate, useful, and up-to-date. If I have made an error of fact, please let me know so that I can correct it.

I cannot guarantee the long-term accuracy, reliability, or applicability of the information I share. This is especially true if a few years have passed since it was first published. Please use your own judgement when applying this information to your own life. If you have doubts or specific questions, consult a qualified professional.

When I first link to an external resource, I try to ensure that it is stable, accurate, and trustworthy. That said, a link is not an endorsement of the person or organization that produced the linked content. If a link on my site appears to be broken, please let me know so that I can fix it.

I teach movement and fighting skills, and these come with risks! By participating in a workshop, course, or lesson, you accept that the risks associated with these activities include, but are not limited to, any physical or mental injury (including death) resulting from:

• the use or misuse of training equipment
• strenuous or unfamiliar physical activity
• contact with other participants
• the layout or features of the training area. This may be an indoor facility; an outdoor location such as a park or schoolyard; or your own home.

You are responsible for knowing and respecting your body’s limits. This includes:

• opting out of exercises or activities that will worsen your existing injuries or illnesses
• letting me know if an activity I suggest causes you pain or serious discomfort
• taking breaks, drinking water, and eating food as needed
• clearly communicating your limits to me and/or your training partner(s). This can include setting boundaries prior to an activity, or stopping during training if it gets painful or distressing.

You are also responsible for the safety and well-being of your fellow participants. This includes:

• respecting your training partners’ limits and stopping when they ask you to stop
• following all safety instructions
• letting me know if you notice dangerous behaviour or terrain (e.g. a tripping hazard)

following the Client Code of Conduct, as well as any rules provided by the facility or event host

My job as a consultant is to give you useful information, tools, and feedback as you work on your own projects. I am here to support you to the best of my ability; you’re the one doing the work and making the decisions.

I will not write your policies, plan your workshops, or build your curriculum for you. You are responsible for producing your own content, even if you use worksheets or checklists that I provide. I will not communicate with others on your behalf. My role is strictly advisory.

Any advice I give you is the product of my own experience and research, and is as applicable and accurate as I can manage. You are responsible for deciding what to do with the information and tools I provide. I will never force you to do what I say. You are responsible for the actions you take as a result of our conversations, and for any consequences that arise from those actions.

I will not provide advice that falls outside my scope of practice. If you need legal advice or other specialized services, I may recommend a relevant expert. I do not benefit financially from such referrals, and you are not obligated to work with anyone I suggest.

If you make decisions that I believe endanger you, your staff, or your clients—or if you engage in discriminatory or unethical conduct—I may immediately end our working relationship. Any future sessions will be cancelled.

Hiring me as a consultant does not entitle you to use my name, branding elements, or image to promote your own work. My choice to take you on as a client is not a professional endorsement.

This  is a professional relationship, and is subject to the Client Code of Conduct.

I own (or am licensed for) all intellectual property rights on this website, unless I say otherwise. This includes all text, images, videos, design elements, and other content.

I also own all intellectual property rights for my published content. This includes books, course materials, and other products sold through this website. It also includes materials provided to consulting clients such as worksheets and handouts.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or share any of my content without my written permission. You may not use any of my content for commercial purposes without my written permission.

You may not use any of my content for illegal purposes, or to harm others.

I am not liable for any damages, claims, costs, or losses arising out of your use of my services, products, information, or advice.

I do not guarantee that information on my website or in my published works is complete, up-to-date, or otherwise reliable for any particular purpose.

I am not liable if content becomes unavailable. I may remove content from my website at any time. I cannot guarantee that externally-linked content will remain available.

I am not liable for any damages in connection with linking to external websites. I don’t monitor external resources I link to and am not responsible for any content on external websites. External links are for your convenience only and you use them at your own risk.

I follow current best practices for the handling of all personal and business information. However, I cannot guarantee that information you send me over the Internet will never be intercepted, lost or disclosed. I am not liable if this happens.

I am not liable for service delays or interruptions, including but not limited to: product stock shortages, shipping delays, software service outages, cancelled or rescheduled appointments.

My goal as a coach and consultant is to help you grow.

I am responsible for creating a healthy, safe, and effective learning environment, to the best of my ability. This includes:

• tailoring my one-on-one advice and instruction to your physical, emotional, and psychological needs
• providing options within group activities that accommodate a range of abilities and needs
• getting your informed consent for all activities and physical contact
• respecting your boundaries and stopping any activity when you ask me to, or when I see that it is causing harm
• giving you regular opportunities to rest, eat, and drink during physical activity
• checking in during psychologically and emotionally challenging activities and providing aftercare when appropriate
• limiting my scope of practice to areas where I have relevant expertise
• protecting you from harassment and discriminatory behaviour during our activities

In a nutshell, you are the expert on your own experiences and needs. I’m here to help you learn and expand your physical and emotional capabilities. You are still in charge of that process, and I won’t make you do anything you don’t want to do, or that harms you.

I am responsible for handling your personal information and intellectual property in accordance with my Privacy Policy.

If I need to cancel or reschedule a booking or end our working relationship, I am responsible for providing you with written notice. I will make every effort to do so in a timely manner.

All website policies are subject to change. I may notify you of major changes, but am not required to do so. Whenever you make a purchase in my shop or visit this website, you agree to the current Terms and Conditions. If you come back later and I have updated them since your last visit, you agree to follow the updated version.

You might see the following text show up on a product page, just above the “add to cart” button:

“This item is on backorder and may take up to 4 weeks to arrive in stock“

This means that I don’t currently have the item in stock and have ordered more from my supplier. You may have to wait anywhere from a few days to a few weeks before it arrives and I can ship your order.

If you order a backordered item, I’ll send you an update email with an estimated ship date. This is my best guess at when it’ll be in stock and is not guaranteed. I’ll also set aside any in-stock items that are part of the same order. Everything will ship together in a single parcel.

You can email me at any point before the order ships to get an update or to make changes to your order. Orders that have not shipped yet are fully refundable.

You should get a delivery estimate when you choose your shipping method at checkout. This estimate will be the most accurate, as it accounts for your shipping address. 

The general delivery standards for the services I use are shown in the table below. All orders are shipped from Vancouver, BC, Canada. This means that customers located near the west coast of North America can expect shipping times at the shorter end of the range shown. Those near the east coast should expect longer shipping times.

Please note that these are shipping times only, and do not include the time it takes me to process your order, pack your shipment, and take it to the post office. 

I do my best to get all orders shipped out within 2 business days, but I am a lone human with ADHD who packs boxes in their home office. If it’s been a week since you placed your order and you still haven’t gotten a shipping confirmation, please contact me for an update.

* These services are not tracked, and delivery times are not guaranteed. The range provided is an estimate only.

** Tracked Packet delivery times are not guaranteed. The range provided is an estimate only.

You will be emailed a tracking number when your order is shipped. To track your order, just copy and paste that tracking number into the “track your delivery” box on the Canada Post homepage.

Please note that Lettermail and Small Packet Air shipments do not come with tracking. If you have not received your Lettermail or Small Packet order within 3 weeks of getting a shipping confirmation, please contact me.

All orders shipped outside of Canada are sent with accurate customs paperwork. You may be charged import duties and taxes according to the laws in your country. I do my best to make sure that you are not charged any extra, unnecessary fees, but I have no control over the final amount assessed by any government agency.

If your order is missing, please contact me within 3 weeks of the estimated delivery date. I’ll file a claim with the shipping company to track down your package, and replace it at no cost if it doesn’t turn up.

If your order arrives with one or more damaged items, please contact me within 3 weeks of delivery with a photo and description of the damage. I’ll either replace your damaged item at no cost, or give you a partial refund if you’re okay with keeping a slightly dinged-up product.

Please note that I cannot offer free re-shipments or replacements on orders sent using the Small Packet Air shipping method. This method is inexpensive because it is untracked and uninsured, and is labeled as such in the checkout. If your Small Packet shipment goes missing or arrives damaged, contact me via email and we’ll figure out the most cost-effective solution to your problem.

Small Packet Air is a discount shipping rate for small parcels traveling outside of Canada. It does not come with tracking, and delivery is not guaranteed by the postal service. These shipments are also not insured against damage. Put simply, they’re cheaper because they have less protection against shipping mishaps.

If your order is sent via Small Packet Air and is lost or damaged, please contact me. I will most likely not be able to offer a free replacement or reshipment, but I will work with you to find the most cost-effective solution to your problem.

Probably! It may take a little time and effort to coordinate, but I should be able to meet you in person to hand over your stuff. If you’d like to give this method a try, please contact me before placing your order.

Unfortunately, I am a small business and don’t have access to the high-volume discounts that big companies like Amazon get. This means that my shipping prices are likely to remain higher than theirs for the foreseeable future.

If you’d like to support small businesses and get a physical copy of my book, please go to your favourite local bookstore and ask them to order it in for you. All you need is the ISBN listed below:

• Fear is the Mind Killer (Paperback Edition): 978-1-9990663-0-7
• Fear is the Mind Killer (Hardcover Edition): 978-1-9990663-2-1

My books are printed and distributed through IngramSpark, and should be available for direct order by bookstores anywhere in the world.

I will automatically refund you 100% for the following products and services:

• any order for a downloadable product that you cancel before downloading the product
• any order for a physical product that you cancel before the order is shipped
• any booking that you cancel with sufficient notice
  • for consulting sessions, this is 24 hours
  • for workshops and other custom bookings, this is determined by the booking agreement
• any booking that I cancel before its scheduled start time

For all other cases, please refer to the information below or contact me via email.

If your order is missing, please contact me within 3 weeks of the estimated delivery date. I’ll file a claim with the shipping company to track down your package, and replace it at no cost if it doesn’t turn up.

If your order arrives with one or more damaged items, please contact me within 3 weeks of delivery with a photo and description of the damage. I’ll either replace your damaged item at no cost, or give you a partial refund if you’re okay with keeping a slightly dinged-up product.

Please note that I cannot offer free re-shipments or replacements on shipments using the “Small Packet Air” shipping method. This method is inexpensive because it is untracked and uninsured, and is labeled as such in the checkout. If your Small Packet shipment goes missing or arrives damaged, contact me via email and we’ll figure out the best solution together.

If you get something different from what you ordered, please contact me within 3 weeks of delivery and I’ll make sure you get the right item at no extra cost.

If you accidentally ordered the wrong thing, please let me know as soon as possible. If I haven’t shipped your order yet, I should be able to fix things for free! If it’s already been sent out, then I’ll work with you to figure out the lowest-cost solution.

If you need to return an item for any reason, please contact me first to receive a return label and shipping instructions.

In general, any return that is the result of my error (e.g. getting sent the wrong item, getting sent a damaged or defective item) will be free of cost. You may need to pay for the return shipping of an item that you ordered by mistake, or that you’ve decided you don’t want.

If you need to change or cancel your consultation booking, please click the “reschedule” or “cancel” link in your confirmation email. Changes and cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before your scheduled session at no cost.

If you need to cancel or reschedule on short notice (less than 24 hours before your session), please email me. Short-notice cancellations will be charged a 25% cancellation fee, and no-shows will be billed the full cost of the session. Some exceptions may be made for emergencies.

If I need to cancel or reschedule a session for any reason, you will not be charged, and I will provide as much notice as possible.

If you need to end a booking early for any reason, please let me know as soon as possible. I will do my best to accommodate your new schedule. I may also be able to make up the missed time on another date, or offer you a partial refund, depending on the situation.

It is very rare for me to end a booking earlier than agreed. If the change is due to an emergency or an event outside your control, I will work with you to either make up the lost time or provide a partial refund. If the change is due to a violation of the Terms and Conditions or Client Code of Conduct, you will not be refunded.

You may terminate our working relationship at any time by contacting me in writing. I may do the same. I will generally only end our relationship early due to an emergency or a violation of the Terms and Conditions or Client Code of Conduct.

You will receive a full refund for any services that have been paid for, and not yet fulfilled (e.g. consulting sessions scheduled for a future date). The following exceptions apply:

• if you end the working relationship: consulting sessions and events scheduled within the next 24hrs are subject to standard cancellation fees (25% fee for short-notice cancellations, no refund for no-shows)
• if either of us ends the working relationship: any other terms laid out to in the booking agreement