Private Policy, Workshop Disclaimer and Terms + Policies

This statement was last updated on March 16, 2026.

Private Policy

1) Overview

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, join our email list, register for workshops, communicate with us, or participate in our events.

2) What We Offer

We provide relationship education workshops for singles and couples (including “Bringing Baby Home” and “The Seven Principles” style educational workshops). Our workshops are educational in nature and are not a substitute for mental health treatment, diagnosis, or therapy.

3) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide to us

Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Billing information (note: payment details are typically handled by our payment processor, not stored by us)
Workshop registration details (e.g., selected workshop/date, attendance preferences)* Information you submit through contact forms, surveys, or questionnaires (e.g., workshop feedback)

B. Intake-style questions (before and/or during workshops)
To improve the workshop experience, we may request voluntary information such as:

What you hope to learn
Relationship goals or challenges you want to better understand
Ropics you want covered
Learning preferences
Feedback during or after the workshop

These questions may include sensitive personal information depending on what you choose to share. You are always free to skip questions or limit what you disclose.

C. Information collected automatically

Device and browser information
IP address (general location)
Website activity (pages visited, time on site, referring pages)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

D.. Information from third parties

If you register or pay through platforms like Wix, Eventbrite, Stripe, PayPal, Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, or email marketing providers, we may receive limited information needed to confirm registration (e.g., name, email, ticket type, payment confirmation).

4) How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Process workshop registrations and provide access links/details
Communicate about your registration (confirmations, reminders, changes)
Respond to questions and provide support
Tailor workshop content and examples based on aggregated themes from intake-style questions
Improve workshops, materials, and our services
Send announcements or educational updates if you opt in
Maintain safety, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies
Comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations

5) How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers only as needed to operate our website and workshops, such as:
Website hosting and site tools (e.g., Wix)
Registration/ticketing (e.g., Eventbrite)
Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, Wix Payments)
Email and communications tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Wix Email Marketing)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers have their own privacy policies and may process information under their terms.

We may also disclose information:

If required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others
In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), where permitted by law

6) Workshop Privacy and Group Setting

Workshops may involve group discussion. Please be aware:

We cannot guarantee what other participants do with information shared in a group setting.
We encourage participants to share only what they feel comfortable sharing and to respect the privacy of others.
We may set group guidelines, but participant behavior is outside our full control.

7) Health Information and HIPAA

We are not collecting protected health information for medical treatment purposes through this website. Our workshops are educational and are not intended to create a therapist-client relationship unless explicitly stated in separate written documentation. If you choose to share personal or sensitive information in forms or group discussions, you do so voluntarily.If you are a client of a separate clinical practice (or if a practice hosts a workshop), that practice may have its own privacy policies.

8) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

Providing services and workshop administration
Recordkeeping (including accounting and tax)
Resolving disputes
Enforcing agreements
Complying with legal obligations

9) Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember preferences
Analyze site traffic and performance
Improve user experienceYou can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

10) Email and Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive emails, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us at twellington@bondandbloomwrkshps.com. We may still send non-marketing messages related to your registration (e.g., confirmations, reminders).

11) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications

To make a request, contact us at twellington@bondandbloomwrkshps.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing requests.

12) Children’s Privacy

Our workshops and website are not intended for children under 18 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

13) Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing information online.

14) External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

15) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

16) Contact Us

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, please write us or call us based on the contact information found in our Website.

Workshop Disclaimer

Educational Purpose

Workshops provided by Bond & Bloom Workshops LLC are educational and skills-based. They are designed for education, reflection, and practical relationship skill-building. It is not therapy, crisis intervention, domestic violence intervention, addiction treatment, or a substitute for individualized care. Participation may be declined or discontinued if the workshop is not an appropriate fit, including situations involving acute emotional crisis, active addiction, abuse-related safety concerns, or other issues requiring a higher level of support. Referrals may be provided when appropriate.

Not Therapy / No Clinical Relationship

Participation in a workshop does not create a therapist-client relationship, and workshops or check-ins are not psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need individualized clinical support, you should seek therapy with a licensed provider.

Not Emergency Services

Workshops are not appropriate for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S.) for immediate support.

Personal Responsibility

You are responsible for your own emotional and physical well-being during and after the workshop. You may choose your level of participation and may step away from activities or discussions at any time.

No Guarantees

We do not guarantee specific outcomes. Your results depend on many factors, including your engagement, personal circumstances, and continued practice of skills.

Sensitive Topics

Relationship education can bring up emotional topics. We encourage you to share only what you feel comfortable sharing and to consider additional support if needed.

Group Confidentiality (Workshops with Group Discussion)

We ask all participants to respect the privacy of others and to keep personal information shared in the group confidential. However, we cannot guarantee confidentiality of other participants’ actions or statements outside the workshop.

Waitlist Policy:

If a workshop sells out, you may join the waitlist. If a spot opens, we’ll email you in order of sign-up. You’ll have 24 hours to register before the spot is offered to the next person.

Terms & Policies

1) Registration and Participation

By registering for a workshop, you agree to:

Provide accurate registration information
Follow workshop guidelines and respectful group conduct
Participate in a way that supports a safe, learning-centered environment

Workshop Eligibility, Safety, and Right to Refuse Service:

Our workshops are educational experiences intended for couples and individuals who are appropriate for a structured, skills-based relationship workshop format. Workshops are not therapy, crisis response, domestic violence intervention, addiction treatment, or a substitute for individualized clinical care.

For safety and appropriateness, all participants are required to complete a screening form before registration is approved. We reserve the right to determine, in our sole professional discretion, whether a workshop is an appropriate fit.

We may decline, postpone, cancel, or discontinue participation at any time if:

There are active safety concerns related to abuse, domestic violence, coercion, intimidation, or fear within the relationship
There is active addiction or another issue requiring more specialized care
The couple presents with acute or serious relationship distress that is not appropriate for an educational workshop setting
Either partner is unwilling or unable to participate respectfully and safely
The participant is experiencing acute emotional crisis or severe instability
The participant is unable to engage appropriately in an educational workshop setting
The workshop is otherwise not clinically or ethically appropriate

If an individual or couple is not approved or is later determined not to be an appropriate fit, we may recommend couples therapy, individual therapy, addiction treatment, domestic violence resources, or other supportive services.

We reserve the right to refuse or remove participants who engage in disruptive, unsafe, or harassing behavior. In such cases, refunds may be handled at our discretion.

2) Workshop Format

Workshops may be offered:

Live virtual (video platform)
In-person at a venue
Hybrid (if specified)

We may update workshop details (time, format, platform) as needed and will notify registered participants of material changes.

3) Payment

Payment is due at registration unless otherwise stated. If using a third-party processor (e.g., Wix Payments/Affirm/Klarna/Afterpay/Stripe/Eventbrite), your payment is subject to their terms in addition to ours.

4) Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellation, Late Arrivals, and No-Shows:

Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule any Follow-Up Sessions (Singles, Couples, or Family Check-Ins).
Please provide at least 14 days’ notice to cancel or reschedule any Workshops (Singles, Couples, or Families).
Late cancellations and no-shows may be counted as a used session.
If you arrive late, your session will still end at the scheduled time (sessions are not extended).

Payment + Refunds:

Payment is due in full at the time of purchase.

Screening and Refund Policy:

If a couple is found to be ineligible for the workshop before participation begins, any refund will be handled in accordance with the workshop’s posted cancellation and refund policy. If ineligibility or safety concerns are identified after registration, we reserve the right to cancel participation and issue a refund, partial refund, credit, or no refund depending on the timing, circumstances, and administrative costs already incurred.

Workshops (Singles, Couples, Families):

14+ days before the workshop: You may cancel for a full refund, minus any non-refundable processing fees.
13 days or less before the workshop: No refunds. You may request to transfer your registration to a future workshop (if space is available) or receive credit valid for 90 days.
No-shows / partial attendance: No refunds or credits.

Follow-Up Sessions (Singles, Couples, Family Check-Ins):

Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice and no-shows are not refundable and may be counted as a used session.

Packages (Support Pass / Bundles):

Package purchases are non-refundable once the first session is used.
Unused sessions can be rescheduled with 48 hours’ notice and must be used within 90 days before they expire.

If We Cancel:

If we need to cancel or reschedule a workshop or session, you may choose a full refund or transfer/credit.

How to Request a Refund:

Email twellington@bondandbloomwrkshps.com with your name, the workshop/session purchased, and the date. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method.

5) Attendance and Missed Sessions

Workshops are live learning experiences. If you miss a session, we are not obligated to provide a make-up session or individualized recap unless stated.

6) Materials and Intellectual Property

All workshop materials (handouts, slides, recordings if any, worksheets, and exercises) are the intellectual property of The Gottman Institute unless otherwise stated. Materials are for personal use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, or resold without written permission.

7) Recording Policy

Limited recording by us:
We may record limited teaching portions for internal use or participants, but we do not record participant sharing without explicit consent. Participants may not record or take photographs.

8) Participant Conduct and Group Guidelines

To maintain a safe educational environment, participants agree to:

Treat others with respect
Avoid harassment, threats, or discriminatory language
Not interrupt or dominate group space
Maintain confidentiality of personal information shared by others
Avoid sharing identifying details about third parties when possible

9) Intake-Style Questions

We may offer intake-style questions before and/or during workshops to tailor teaching and improve the experience.

10) Privacy

Your personal information is handled according to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

11) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bond & Bloom Workshops LLC is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from participation in workshops. You understand workshops are educational and you assume responsibility for how you use the information.

12) Disputes

If you have a concern, please contact us at twellington@bondandbloomwrkshps.com first so we can attempt to resolve it informally. Any disputes will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, unless otherwise required by law.