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Bethany S. Ward, Spiritual Director and Evidential Medium

Email: [email protected]

Effective date: July 24 , 2024

Bethany S. Ward, Spiritual Director and Evidential Medium

Email: [email protected]
Effective date: July 24, 2024

Land Acknowledgment
I want to recognize that the land where we connect holds deep history as the traditional territory of the Shawnee, Delaware, Miami, Ottawa, and Seneca peoples. I honor their elders, past and present, and commit to the ongoing journey of acknowledging and addressing the injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples.

Office Hours:

    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Wander and Wonder) and 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Client sessions and Readings)
    • Tuesday: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Client sessions and Readings)
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Wander and Wonder) and 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Client sessions and Readings)
    • Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Client sessions and Readings)

Specific slots may vary based on the service

Transparency and Authenticity in All I Do

Honesty and authenticity are essential to my practice. While I occasionally use tools like ChatGPT to refine the language on my website, all testimonials shared here are true reflections from real clients who have engaged with my services. Your trust is important to me, and I honor that by ensuring everything presented is genuine.

As a proud member of the Association of Spiritual Integrity (ASI), I am dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards. If you ever feel these standards are not met, ASI offers a formal process for addressing concerns, ensuring our relationship is based on mutual trust and respect.

WHERE WISDOM MEETS WONDER ©
All content on this site—including text, images, events, workshops, webinars, and my unique approach to inner work—is protected by copyright. I kindly ask that you respect the originality of my work by not using, duplicating, or sharing it without permission. If you're interested in collaborating or sharing something you find here, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I welcome meaningful partnerships.

Photo Credit: Angie O’Neil, Akron, OH

SERVICE AGREEMENT, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

This Agreement contains important information about my professional services and business policies.

NOTE: All credit card charges will have the payee listed as BLACK ROSE LIMITED.

SERVICES

I view my services as a collaborative process between you, me and anyone else you determine to be appropriate. Our initial sessions will focus on exploring the reasons you are seeking my services and gathering some pertinent background information. We will discuss what you hope to accomplish and options in reaching those goals.

I assume you know what is best for you and through our collaboration we can clarify how best to achieve it. My philosophy is to view you as a person whose heart, mind, body and energy are interconnected. My goal is to help facilitate balanced and integrated ways of being that nourish your heart, mind, body and spirit energy.

I see emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual health challenges as normal human experiences, which are impacted by one’s life experiences, genetics, life-styles, and coping strategies. These challenges can be an opportunity to enhance your health as well as an opportunity for growth.

To meet the unique needs of each client, my services integrate current scientific findings with a creative/intuitive process. There are a variety of services in the community that may be helpful to integrate into your work. You are encouraged to explore what combination, if any, might work best for you.

I also respect that it is most important for you to feel comfortable with me. Should you ever have questions or concerns about our process, please feel free to talk about them. I want to encourage you to express that to me and if you request it, I can help facilitate you finding the right professional that best fits your needs and style. My services can have many benefits and some risks. Since such methods may involve discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, and physical discomforts. On the other hand, my services have also been shown to have many benefits such as better relationships, solutions to specific problems, significant reductions in feelings of distress, improved coping skills, and a better sense of well-being. There are no guarantees what you will experience, but I have found you can maximize your success when you put energy into your goals in between the sessions. Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. 

SERVICES IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

The services to be provided by the Spiritual Director to the client are electronically-directed and person-to-person, as agreed jointly with the client. Spiritual Direction may address specific personal projects, successes, or general conditions in the client’s life or profession. The goal is to deepen the client’s spiritual life. Spiritual Direction includes value clarification, brainstorming, identifying plans of action, examining modes of operating in life, asking clarifying questions, and making empowering requests or suggestions for action.

Throughout the working relationship, the Director will engage in direct and personal conversations. The client understands that successful Direction requires a co-active collaborative approach between client and Director.

In the Direction relationship, the Director plays the role of a facilitator of change, but it is the client’s responsibility to enact or bring about the change.

I do not see Directees from within the same household or family. I may refuse to enter into a Direction relationship should you have a close relationship with an existing Directee. For the latter, we will examine this together in our Discovery session.

Once you choose to become a subscriber to the Spiritual Direction experience, the relationship will continue based on mutual agreement. If the client believes that Spiritual Direction is not working as desired, the client will communicate and take action to return the power to the coaching relationship. You are welcome to unsubscribe at any time as I also retain the prerogative to suspend our Direction relationship if I feel that it is no longer benefiting both of us.

FEES

The monthly fee for a 50 minute session + access to a digital content library is $137. Sessions without an auto-rewed subscription are offered on a sliding scale of $107 -$157. You are welcome to more sessions at the cost of $97/session, if you are a Study Subscriber. Every session will be scheduled to begin on the hour and go to 50 minutes past the hour. All sessions are non-refundable once paid and must be paid in advance of the session or via the subscription platform.

If you become involved in legal proceedings that require my participation, you will be expected to pay for all of my professional time, including preparation and transportation costs, even if I am called to testify by another party. Because of the significant time and energy associated with legal involvement, I charge $325 per hour for preparation and attendance at any legal proceeding.

I request that you pay the whole fee before each session unless we have a written agreement otherwise.  Subscribers will be charged $137/month automatically. If you have a balance and do not have an appointment scheduled, you will receive a statement around the 15th of each month for services. Unless there is a financial hardship we have discussed and have developed an alternative arrangement, payment is requested upon receipt of the statement.

SESSIONS

Sessions will normally be 50 minutes in duration. If they are shorter or longer for some reason, the fee will be adjusted according to the quarter-hour.

Sessions are not a substitute for seeking professional medical care or assistance. Therefore, please do not replace the impressions given to you during your session for any advice that has been given to you by a medical professional. If you are in need of medical, health, psychological or psychiatric care, assistance or consultation, seek out a licensed medical professional for a consultation. The information provided during our session is not medical or psychological advice and should not be used as a prescription for your medical needs; it is to be used as assistance on your journey of spiritual and personal growth. Astrology, Mediumship, Tarot readings and other metaphysical tools and references on this website, and any reading given within a session, are for entertainment purposes only. This information should not be used by you to replace any professional advice.

I use the video conferencing platform Zoom that is integrated into my online scheduler. When you schedule your appointment with me, you will automatically receive a link to the Zoom room where your session will be held. This link is unique to your particular session and fortifies your safety and confidentiality. Please access this link from your confirmation email at the time of your appointment.

At approximate three month intervals, we will determine whether our Direction relationship is of continued benefit to both of us.

TELEPHONE CALLS

Your calls are answered by my 24-hour voice mail system. Please leave a message in my voice mailbox along with the best time to reach you, and I will call back as soon as possible. Brief phone calls (5-10 minutes) to change appointments or clarify information are welcome and will not be charged. However, if phone calls are greater than 10 minutes, they will be charged according to the quarter-hour. I only return calls or emails within my existing office hours (see above for office hours). I do not accept text messages from clients. The same policy is relevant for emails. If my response might take longer than a few minutes to pen, I will ask that you kindly schedule a phone call.

If you have an emergency please call 911 or one of the following 24-hour hotline numbers or go to your nearest emergency room.

National Suicide Prevention 800-273-8255

Psychiatric ER/Suicide Hotline 216-623-6888

Rape Crisis Center 216-619-6192

Child Abuse 216-696-KIDS

CLIENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE

I reserve the right to refuse or terminate a session if you or anyone in the session is suspected to be under the influence of a mood-altering substance. You will be responsible and charged for full payment of the normal fee.

PRIOR HISTORY

You, the client, agree to disclose details of the past or present relevant details and treatment. Spiritual Direction and counseling are not the same and as such, there needs to be a clear distinction between the two. In entering into a Direction relationship, and accepting this service agreement, you are agreeing that if any mental health difficulties arise during the course of our professional relationship, you will notify me immediately so that I can discuss with you an appropriate referral.

I am morally and legally obligated to report suspicions of harm, abuse, or threat to the proper authorities. Additionally, if I suspect that your needs are best served by a mental health professional and not of the Spiritual Direction nature, I will stop the session immediately and direct you to those services.

If I feel a sense of personal threat arise within any session, I will immediately end the session and you will not have the opportunity for rescheduling nor refund.

CANCELING APPOINTMENTS

Although it is best to keep regular appointments, there may be times when you cannot come in. It is requested that you contact me with preferably 48 hours ahead, and at least 24 hours in advance to cancel the appointment. If you do not cancel 24 hours in advance, you will be charged the full normal fee for that session with no refund option.

In the spirit of being flexible to unforeseen circumstances, if I have an opening and can reschedule you during that week, or if I can find someone to take your time slot there will not be a charge. Please know that I cannot guarantee confidentiality when using electronic media to make appointment adjustments.

Unfortunately, I’m not able to make any other exceptions to the policy. If I am asked to make an exception it puts me in the role of judging what is reasonable and what is not, which is a role I’m not comfortable being in. I approach our work from a place of acceptance of where you are in your life without judgment and I want to maintain that.

You may pay the missed appointments by cash or I will charge your credit card on file accordingly.

I also fully expect you to be in the Zoom room at the time of our appointment. Of course, I understand that unique circumstances do arise and am happy to accommodate tardiness now and again. If you are going to be later than 10 minutes, I ask that you contact me to reschedule another appointment for a future date. If you are consistently tardy (three or more sessions), I will propose that we discontinue our professional relationship.

There are no refunds for No Shows to scheduled appointments.

STOPPING SERVICES

Once you choose to become a subscriber to the Spiritual Direction experience, the relationship will continue based on mutual agreement. If the client believes that Direction is not working as desired, the client will communicate and take action to return the power to the coaching relationship. You are welcome to unsubscribe at any time as I also retain the prerogative to suspend our Direction relationship if I feel that it is no longer benefiting both of us.

PROFESSIONAL RECORDS

You should be aware that I retain information about you from notes I make about our session. These notes are for my own use and are designed to assist me in providing you with the best care. While the contents of notes vary from client to client, they can include the contents of our conversations, my analysis of those conversations, and how they impact your services.

INCOMING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CLIENTS (AKA DIRECTEES)

For Spiritual Direction services, I ask that you complete the Enneagram assessment questionnaire prior to your first visit. Please click here for more information about the Enneagram. The enneagram is an ideal tool for work done in the area of Spiritual Direction.

Please click below to be taken to there site where you can take the questionnaire. The name of it is called the Full RHETI.  It will cost approximately $20 and take approximately 40 minutes to complete.

Enneagram Questionnaire

Once you receive your results, we will typically begin with a meeting once a month.

SUBSCRIBER POLICIES (AKA "THE STUDY")

1. You must schedule your monthly sessions within the current month; past sessions cannot be rolled over.

2. Rescheduling within the same calendar month is allowed. You are responsible for rescheduling sessions yourself. You may do so from the confirmation email that you received at the time of your initial scheduling.

3. No shows are disrespectful; if you're more than ten minutes late, it's considered a no show and no refunds will be issued.

4. Two no shows prompt a conversation about your goals for Spiritual Direction; three result in removal from The Study.

5. Update payment info promptly; three failed payments lead to removal from The Study.

6. You are responsible for stopping payment if leaving The Study, which can be done from your account.

Code of Ethics for Spiritual Direction

For Directors:

  1. Respect and Integrity: I maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, respecting personal boundaries and honoring the unique spiritual path of each directee.
  2. Confidentiality: I ensure all communication and records are kept confidential, disclosed only with explicit consent or as required by law.
  3. Non-Discrimination and Inclusivity: I provide services without discrimination and actively promote anti-racism and anti-oppression in all interactions.
  4. Competence and Growth: I engage in ongoing professional development to enhance personal and spiritual growth.

For Directees:

  1. Engagement and Participation: Engage in the process with honesty and openness, fully participating in your spiritual growth.
  2. Respect and Courtesy: Treat me and fellow participants with respect, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
  3. Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to facilitate mutual growth and understanding.
  4. Commitment: Honor the scheduling and communication agreements to maintain a respectful and organized setting.

Confidentiality Policy

This policy applies to all services, including readings, retreats, workshops, and spiritual direction.

  • Scope of Confidentiality: All discussions, records, and communications are confidential, managed with the utmost care.
  • Exceptions to Confidentiality: Disclosure required by law in specific instances such as threats to safety or court orders.
  • Protection of Records: Secure storage of all sensitive information, accessible only to authorized persons.

Behavioral Code

This code applies to all interactions and activities. Breaches of this code may result in removal from the program or cessation of services.

  1. Professional Conduct: Adhere to professional and ethical standards, fostering an environment free from discrimination.
  2. Respectful Interaction: Engage respectfully with all participants, actively resisting and confronting all forms of racism and oppression.
  3. Confidentiality Respect: Uphold the confidentiality agreement, respecting the privacy and personal information of others.
  4. Cooperative Participation: Engage collaboratively and openly in all activities, contributing positively to a safe and effective environment.

BLOG AND WEBSITE DISCLAIMER

Photographs on this site are credited to Bethany Ward or Angie O’Neil unless otherwise noted. They are property of Bethany S. Ward or received through Public Domain sources under Creative Commons CCO.

By using this website and/or products/services/advice on this website, you agree to not hold me or any of my affiliates liable for damages including lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages that may occur from following the advice or ideas shared in my posts, newsletter, Facebook group, or website content, or with the use of any free or paid work that I share.

REFUND POLICIES

FOR CLASSES, DIGITAL GOODS AND E-COURSES:

Our Programs, Products, and Services are owned and operated by Black Rose Limited and BEthan’s Ward, LLC. By using any of our Programs, Products and Services you are agreeing to the Terms of Use as they appear and are legally bound by them, whether or not you have read them. If at any time you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do not use our Programs, Products and Services.

By purchasing or using any of our Programs, Products or Services, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use as well as our Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, and any other terms and conditions that may apply, and are you are required to act in accordance with them. Accessing, purchasing or using our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials, in any manner constitutes use of the Program, Products, Services and Program Materials, and your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Use.

All of our Programs, Products, Services and Program Materials are intended solely for users who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Any registration by, use of or access to any Program, Product, Service or Program Materials by anyone under age 18 is unauthorized, unlicensed and in violation of these Terms of Use. By accessing or using our Programs, Products, or Services or our Program Materials, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

All payments for class tuition, downloadable content, ebooks and courses are 100% non-refundable once paid.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MEDIUMSHIP AND INTUITIVE READINGS

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT RECORDINGS:

You are welcome to request a recording of your reading via the Zoom recording option. Recordings will not be undertaken unless directly requested by you. 

Once the recording is complete, the Zoom platform will email the recording to me. That recording will either be emailed to you at the email address you have provided or uploaded to the Kajabi host platform that you can access with your unique, encrypted login credentials.

When you receive this recording, note that it is not for broadcast or publication. It is for personal use only and may NOT be shared. The receiver of the reading (aka "the sitter") is the only one permitted to access and view a recording.

Legal action will be sought for those who violate these terms of service by broadcasting or publicizing a recording.

Behavioral Code for Mediumship Readings

As participants in mediumship readings, you are expected to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a respectful and constructive session:

  1. Active Participation: Engage as active participants, not spectators. The success of a reading often depends on your cooperative energy and openness.
  2. No Testing: Please do not test my abilities by withholding information or setting traps to challenge the legitimacy of the communication. Such actions disrupt the integrity and flow of the reading.
  3. Respectful Conduct: Maintain a respectful demeanor at all times. Insults, disrespect, or belligerence towards me will not be tolerated.
  4. Refund Policy: If I am unable to establish a connection to the spirit world, I will provide a full and immediate refund. This policy is in place to assure you of my commitment to genuine and meaningful connections, removing any need for confrontational behavior.

Purpose: This policy ensures that all information shared during mediumship and psychic readings remains confidential, safeguarding the privacy and trust of our clients.

Scope of Confidentiality:

  1. Private Information: All details disclosed by the sitter, as well as any messages received from the spirit world or through psychic insight, are strictly confidential.
  2. Session Records: Audio, video, notes, or any other records of the sessions will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party without the express consent of the sitter.
  3. Exceptions: Disclosure may only occur when required by law or when there is a credible threat to the safety of the sitter or others.

Code of Ethics for Mediumship and Intuitive Readings

For the Psychic Medium:

  1. Integrity and Honesty: Conduct all readings with the highest level of honesty and integrity. Do not fabricate, alter, or withhold significant information during readings.
  2. Respect and Dignity: Treat all clients with respect and dignity, recognizing their autonomy and spiritual sovereignty.
  3. Non-Discrimination: Offer services without discrimination on any basis including race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
  4. Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information and readings, unless legally obliged to disclose specific information.
  5. Professional Boundaries: Avoid exploiting relationships with clients for personal advantage, ensuring that interactions remain professional and appropriate.

For the Sitter (Client):

  1. Honest Engagement: Provide truthful and relevant information as requested by the medium. Do not attempt to deceive or test the medium’s abilities.
  2. Respect and Openness: Approach the reading with respect for the medium’s process and an openness to the experience.
  3. Confidentiality Respect: Respect the privacy of the information that may arise about other persons during the reading and refrain from exploiting such information.
  4. Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to help improve the quality of the service.

FEES

Mediumship and Psychic Readings are both $77 for a 30-minute reading and $127 for a 50-minute reading. These fees are to be paid in advance and are only refundable if I am unable to establish a link to the Spirit World. 'No Shows' will not be refunded.

Followup sessions of Spiritual Direction are offered to Sitters (aka "Clients") to explore their reading and understand more of what moved within them from it. That offer is a 50-minute session 'Pay What You Can' opportunity on a sliding scale of $107-$157.

General Terms of Service

Readings, Spiritual Direction, and mentoring sessions provided by Bethany Ward are not a substitute for seeking professional medical care or assistance. If you are in need of medical, health, psychological or psychiatric care, assistance or consultation, seek out a licensed medical professional for a consultation. The information provided during our session or reading is not medical or psychological advice and should not be used as a prescription for your medical needs; it is to be used as assistance on your journey of spiritual and personal growth only.

By booking your reading, you are agreeing that this is a nonrefundable reading payment. I, Bethany Ward, will connect with the world of Spirit and will also gain insight using my psychic and mediumistic awareness. The readings that I provide are for guidance only. What you decide to do with the information that I give you, including any actions you take, is down to your own personal responsibility and choice. All readings and questions answered should at no time be regarded as legal, medical, financial, psychological or business facts and are subject to your own interpretation and judgment. For legal reasons, I have to advise you that the readings are for entertainment purposes only. My services are not a substitute for professional services and it is advised that you should seek advice from the relevant qualified expert.

In booking a session with Bethany Ward, you must agree that you alone hold the power of decision-making and are totally and completely responsible for making decisions that affect your life following the completion of your session.

By booking a session with Bethany Ward, you agree and verify that you, the client:

1) have voluntarily decided to participate in this session and have requested a session on your own free will

2) are at least 18 years of age, and have not been declared incompetent

3) understand your session is not to be used as a substitute for any type of medical, health, psychological, psychiatric, or professional counseling, therapy or treatment

4) understand and agree that it is your responsibility to decide whether or not you require medical treatment and if you require such services to seek them on your own as needed

5) by participating in the session, you accept complete responsibility for your own medical, health, mental, emotional, psychological, spiritual and bodily well-being

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7) understand and agree that in the event any claim for damages shall be brought or prosecuted against Bethany Ward or any persons associated with Bethany Ward as a result of your actions, omissions, or other act, that you and/or your estate shall indemnify and hold harmless Bethany Ward and all persons associated with Bethany Ward from any and all claims, actions or damages, legal and otherwise, made by you or anyone associated with you including the cost and expense associated with defending such actions or claims

8) understand that all information provided to you during your session is considered confidential and shall not be disclosed except as required by law

9) agree that Bethany can use portions of any feedback sent to her after the session as a testimonial using first name only and state/country and without revealing any specific information about the session

10) agree that Bethany can use portions of your session for articles on her website, without revealing any specific information about your session to sharing the universal message of inspiration and love

11) agree to receive occasional future emails from Bethany in the form of a newsletter with special offers, news and other information

12) are accepting the terms of this agreement, disclaimer, and liability release, by your own free will while fully comprehending what you are doing and the result and consequences of your actions

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For those trademarks, taglines, and logos for which you are granted permission to use, the trademark indicia must be included at all times. Any marketing or promotional tools and/or Program, Product or Service titles or any other title or information of ours bearing the trademark symbols (™) or ® may not be used by you for any reason without our express written permission.

All rights not expressly granted in these terms or any express written license are reserved by us.

Information You Are Prohibited from Sharing with Others. As a Licensee, you understand and acknowledge that our Programs, Products and Services and the Program Materials have been created, developed or obtained by us through the investment of significant time, effort and expense, and that this information is a valuable, special and unique asset of ours which needs to be protected from improper and/or unauthorized use.

When you enroll in or purchase our Programs, Products or Services, you agree that you are clearly and expressly prohibited from doing the following:

•You will not copy, share or steal our Programs, Products, Services, or Program Materials, or any parts of them.

•You will not in any way use, copy, adapt or represent any of our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials in any way as if they are yours or created by you.

•You will not engage in improper and/or unauthorized use of our Programs, Products, Services and Program Materials. Improper and unauthorized use includes but is not limited to modifying, copying, reproducing, republishing, uploading, posting, transmitting, translating, selling, creating derivative works, exploiting, or distributing in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) any Program Materials or any other information accessed or purchased through our Programs, Products or Services, or any other communications provided by us for your own personal use, business/commercial use or in any way that earns you money.

•You will not duplicate, share, trade, sell, or otherwise distribute our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials to any other person, for their personal use, business/commercial use or in any way that earns them money, whether it was known to you or not at the time that you shared the information that their intention was to use the Program Materials for their own personal use or business/commercial use. This means you cannot share or sell or any part of our Programs, Products and Services or Program Materials to someone else so they can copy and/or use them for their own personal use, business/commercial use or in any way that earns them money. You are the only one granted a limited license to use our Program, Product, Service, and Program Materials.

•You will not violate our intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark rights. Downloading, printing, or otherwise using our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials for your own training purposes in no way gives you any copyright, trademark, intellectual property or ownership rights of our Program, Product, Service or Program Materials.

•You will not reprint or republish any part of our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials for publication or compilation into your own products, programs, services or program materials for your own personal use or business/commercial use or in any way that earns you money.

•You will not use our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials in a manner that constitutes an infringement of our rights or in a manner that has not been authorized by us through our prior written consent.

•You may not engage in improper and/or unauthorized use of our Program Materials or any other information related to our Programs, Products or Services. Unless otherwise explicitly authorized in these Terms of Use, improper and/or unauthorized use includes but is not limited to modifying, copying, reproducing, republishing, uploading, posting, transmitting, translating, selling, creating derivative works, exploiting, or distributing in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) for commercial use, to any other person in a way that earns them money, any Program Materials or any other information accessed or purchased through our Programs, Products or Services or any other communications provided by us to you promoting or relating to the Programs, Products or Services.

•You understand and agree that engaging in the prohibited use or the improper and/or unauthorized use of our Programs, Products or Services or Program Materials as set forth in these Terms of Use is considered theft and stealing and we retain the right to prosecute theft to the full extent of the law.

•You agree and understand that prohibited use, improper and/or unauthorized use may give rise to a civil claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

Limitations on Linking and Framing. You may establish a hypertext link to our Website or Content so long as the link does not state or imply any sponsorship, endorsement by, or ownership by in our Website or Content and does not state or imply that we are have sponsored, endorsed or have ownership rights in your website. However, you may not frame or inline link our Content without our written permission.

By posting or submitting any material on or through our Programs, Products, Services or Program Materials, such as comments, posts, photos, images or videos or other contributions, you are representing that you are the owner of all such materials and you are at least 18 years old.

When you submit to us or post any comment, photo, image, video or any other submission for use on or through our Website, you are granting us, and anyone authorized by us, an unlimited, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, transmit, sell, exploit, create derivative works from, distribute, and/or publicly perform or display such contributions, in whole or in part, in any manner or medium, now known or developed in the future, for any purpose, and granting us the right to make it part of our current or future Programs, Products, Services and/or Program Materials. This right includes granting us use or exploitation of proprietary rights or intellectual property rights like copyright, trademark, service mark, trade secrets, patent rights or any other of your intellectual property rights under any relevant jurisdiction without any further permission from you or compensation by us to you.

You also grant us, and anyone authorized by us, the right to identify you as the author of any of your comments, posts, photos, images, videos or other contributions by name, email address, or screen name. You acknowledge that we have the right but not the obligation to use and display any contributions from you of any kind and that we may elect to cease the use and display of any such contributions on our Programs, Products, Services and/or Program Materials at any time for any reason whatsoever.

Media Release. By participating in our Programs, Products and Services, and using our Program Materials, including our Facebook community, you consent to photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings that may be made that may contain you, your voice and/or your likeness. In our sole discretion, we reserve the right to use these photographs, videos, and or/audio recordings and/or any other materials submitted by you to us in connection with your participation in our Program, Product or Services in our current or future Programs, Products or Services, and/or our marketing or promotional efforts, without compensation to you at any time, now or at any time in the future.

YOU, THE CLIENT, ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Upon scheduling Spiritual Direction, reading, a mentorship or coaching session, learning program, or any service or e-product with Bethany Ward you waive any and all legal actions against her.

My work is done under the entities of BLACK ROSE LIMITED and Bethany Ward LLC
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