Terms & Conditions

1. The Membership
The Expansion is a recurring monthly membership granting access to live online group movement and breathwork ceremonies, plus any associated recordings or materials made available to members during their active subscription.

2. Billing & Payment
By subscribing, you authorise Rachel Bednarski to charge your payment method on a recurring monthly basis at the rate displayed at checkout. Charges occur automatically every 30 days from your first payment.

3. Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time via your Systemeio Dashboard or by emailing rachel@rachelbednarski.com. Cancellation will stop future billing, and you will retain access to The Expansion The Movement until the end of your current paid period. No partial-month refunds are issued for cancellations made part-way through a billing cycle.

4. Access
Access is personal to you and may not be shared, resold, or transferred. Rachel Bednarski reserves the right to revoke access in cases of misuse, abuse, or breach of these terms.

5. Changes to the Membership
Rachel Bednarski may update session times, formats, platforms, or content from time to time. Reasonable notice will be given for material changes. Price changes will be communicated in advance and will apply from your next billing cycle.

6. Liability
Rachel Bednarski provides educational and wellbeing content. Participation is voluntary and at your own discretion. See the Health Disclaimer below for important information regarding your responsibility for your own physical and emotional wellbeing during sessions.

7. Intellectual Property
All content, including session recordings, materials, and branding, remains the property of Rachel Bednarski and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.

8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect
When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and payment details (processed securely via [payment processor, e.g. Stripe]). We do not store your full card details.

2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to: provide access to The Expansion The Membership, process recurring payments, send you communications related to your membership (session reminders, updates), and, where you've opted in, marketing emails about other offers.

3. Email Marketing
If you've consented to receive marketing emails, you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting rachel@rachelbednarski.com.

4. Data Storage & Third Parties
Your data is stored and processed via Systeme.io and the payment processor you used to sign up (Stripe or PayPal). We do not sell your data to third parties. Data is retained for as long as needed to provide the service and comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. Contact rachel@rachelbednarski.com to exercise these rights.

6. Cookies
Our checkout and membership pages may use cookies for functionality and analytics purposes.

Health & Wellbeing Disclaimer

The Expansion involves breathwork and movement practices that create physiological and emotional effects, including changes in sensation, breathing rate, and emotional release. These are a normal part of the process.

By participating, you confirm that:

• You are not pregnant, and do not have a cardiovascular condition, epilepsy, severe mental health condition (including psychosis or recent acute episodes), glaucoma, retinal detachment, or any condition where increased intensity of breath or physical movement may pose a risk, unless you have consulted a medical professional and been cleared to participate.

• You understand breathwork and somatic movement are not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.

• You participate at your own pace and have full autonomy to pause, rest, or stop at any point during a session.

• You will consult a qualified healthcare provider before participating if you have any pre-existing physical or mental health conditions, or are unsure of your suitability.

Rachel Bednarski is not liable for any injury, loss, or adverse reaction arising from participation. If you experience distress during a session, please inform the facilitator and step back from the practice as needed.