Terms and Conditions

The programs, classes, expeditions and retreats offered by The Four Winds AG or The Four Winds Society, Inc. (“Four Winds” or “FWS” hereinafter) are intensive journeys of learning and transformation. In order to receive the full benefit of the programs, classes, expeditions and retreats, students must be committed to their journey. The following policies are intended to assist with a successful experience.

We ask that participants attending any of our offerings do so strictly for educational reasons and not to seek healing of any kind. Persons with health or psychiatric problems may find some programs physically and mentally trying and risky. We recommend that in case of doubt, a physician or mental health professional be consulted.

The Four Winds reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a participant at any time, and to make changes in the itinerary whenever deemed necessary for the comfort, convenience, and safety of our participants, and to cancel a program at any time.

 

DIGITAL COURSES & TUITION

Please refer to the Digistore terms and conditions upon registration that apply to all digital products and residential energy medicine trainings (except trainings held in Chile – see below for policies) sold by The Four Winds. Questions about these product terms and conditions can be directed to DigiStore24 at [email protected] or to The Four Winds [email protected].

 

Residential Programs & Expeditions

The below terms and conditions apply to in-person programs sold by The Four Winds including residential training programs held in Chile and all expeditions.

Residential Program Tuition Policy (only for programs held in Chile, for all other locations see Digistore24 policy upon registration)

 

Registration: Registration will be considered confirmed upon receipt of your initial payment. Based on space available, The Four Winds will aim to facilitate student bookings at later dates if a class fills to capacity. In the rare circumstance that minimum class or event sizes are not reached, such event will be rescheduled, and all associated payments will remain in good standing.

 

Cancellation Policy for residential 28-day Energy medicine Training

We understand that circumstances may arise that require you to cancel your enrollment in our residential Energy Medicine Training. Please read our cancellation policy below:

If you cancel your enrollment 30 days or more prior to the start date of the program, you will incur a cancellation fee of $2000. Any amount paid over $2000 will be refunded.

If a cancellation request is received 29 days or less prior to the scheduled program, no refunds will be issued.
If a student wants to apply the balance of their payment to a future class, a Transfer Fee of $600.00 will be applied.
Notice of cancellation must be sent to [email protected].

 

Cancellation Policy for Residential Course Tuition (other than the Energy Medicine Training)

We understand that sometimes it is necessary to cancel enrollment in a course. Please take note of our cancellation policy:

If you cancel your enrollment 30 days or more prior to the start date of the program, you will incur a cancellation fee of 30% of the total tuition. Any amount paid over 30% of the total tuition will be refunded.

If a cancellation request is received 29 days or less prior to the scheduled program, no refunds will be issued.

If a student wants to apply the balance of their payment to a future program, a Transfer Fee of $300.00 will be applied.

Notice of cancellation must be sent to [email protected]. If tuition for a program is paid directly to the center/facility where the event is being held, the cancelation policy of that center/facility will apply.

 

Expeditions, Journeys, Retreats, and Residential Training Accommodations 

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance in order to protect yourself in case extenuating circumstances force you to cancel your trip.

Cancellations: Due to limited availability for these events, your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. All payments are due in full no later than 90 days before the expedition, journey, or retreat commencement date.

If you must cancel your reservation, all payments received by The Four Winds Society (FWS) less a $700 cancelation fee will be refunded if our office receives written notice at least 60 days before the program’s start date.

If written cancellation is received between 59 and 45 days before the start date, FWS will retain a cancellation fee of 30% of the total program or event cost.

If the written cancellation is received between 44 and 30 days, inclusive, before the start date, FWS will retain a cancellation fee of 70% of the total program or event cost; and if the written cancellation is received between 29 and 1 day before the start, or if the participant fails to attend (no-show), the cancellation fee is 100% of the total program or event cost.

Any refunds approved according to the policy stated above, will be made no sooner than 45 days after receipt of the written cancellation notice. Notice of cancellation must be sent to [email protected].

In the case that fees for accommodations are paid directly to the hotel or retreat center, the cancelation policy of that hotel or retreat center will apply.

 

Cancellation Policy for Lodging at Los Lobos SPA
​​We understand that sometimes plans change, and we are here to help. Below is our hotel room cancellation policy:
All deposits made for room reservations are non-refundable.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 30 days before your scheduled arrival date to avoid any penalty fees.

If you cancel your reservation within 30 days of your scheduled arrival date, a penalty fee of one night’s stay will be charged to the credit card on file. You will receive a credit for the remaining balance that you can use at Los Lobos within one year.

All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to [email protected].

Disclaimer: Although The Four Winds and Los Lobos SPA will do everything possible to hold programs, classes, and retreats as scheduled, cancellations may occur for reasons beyond the control of The Four Winds and Los Lobos SPA. Such cancellations may be the result of acts of God or force majeure (including, but not limited to, earthquakes, volcanoes, severe storms, floods, etc.), political machinations (including, but not limited to, war, closure of borders, etc.), terrorism or threats of terrorist activities, global health crises or pandemics, or acts of other third-parties (including, but not limited to, the canceling of a scheduled presenter.)

If a program or course is canceled for reasons indicated in this paragraph, or for any other reason beyond the control of The Four Winds and Los Lobos SPA, then the participant will be given a credit to attend a future course, program, or expedition of the same nature as the canceled event for a period of one year. No refunds will be issued for cancellations beyond the control of The Four Winds and Los Lobos SPA.

 

PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS

Conditions

Available by telephone or Zoom, the sessions last approximately 50 minutes. During a shamanic consultation, you may experience an Illumination, an Extraction, a Soul Retrieval, or other. Please spend a few minutes in stillness in advance of each session.

Private Consultation fees are due prior to your appointment and are non-refundable.

Appointments that are canceled 48 hours or more prior to the appointment time may be rescheduled to a future date and will be subject to a $75 transfer fee. Appointments canceled 48 hours or less, or no-shows, will incur a 100% cancellation fee. Notice of cancellation must be sent to [email protected].

Please note that sessions are not intended to diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions, provide medical advice, or serve as a substitute for medical or professional health care. Psychological and medical conditions should be addressed with your physician.

 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION POLICY

This policy is to ensure that the healing practices, exercises, materials and terms presented to students in any program are utilized appropriately. In order to enroll in any program or course, students agree to the restrictions on the use of information presented by The Four Winds, and students and graduates must observe the following guidelines for using and sharing this work:

  1. Students and graduates of any Four Winds program may not advertise or present themselves in any way that implies that they are a branch or authorized representative of The Four Winds.
  2. Students or graduates may not advertise or represent themselves as being certified by The Four Winds to teach, unless they have gone through the Dying Consciously or Medicine Wheel Teacher Training Programs as taught by The Four Winds, and have received the appropriate certification and authorization.
  3. Our teaching is an oral tradition and students are encouraged to take notes. However, any materials handed out during programs are for the students’ personal use only. Students may not provide materials to any other individuals, including clients or family members, unless authorized by The Four Winds through written permission.
  4. You may not teach Four Winds healing techniques, methods, exercises, materials or any other part of the curriculum developed or used by The Four Winds in any manner. Setting up schools, or sponsoring seminars, workshops and training programs that use The Four Winds techniques, curriculum, and materials is unlawful, and prohibited.
  5. Graduates of the Energy Medicine Training are authorized to practice as an Energy Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach but are not authorized to teach or train others in the healing methods and techniques taught by The Four Winds.
  6. The online platform videos and class materials are the property of The Four Winds Society Inc. and may not be downloaded, copied, or reproduced in any way.