THE ALTAR MYSTERY SCHOOL

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

OVERVIEW

This website and all associated Services are operated by Serpentinae LLC ("we", "us", "our", "The Altar", "The Travel Witch"). By accessing thetravelwitch.com, purchasing any Services, or enrolling in The Altar Mystery School, you ("Student", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

By enrolling in The Altar, you acknowledge that:

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS

"The Altar" refers to the mystery school operated by Shiva Honey through Serpentinae LLC, including all membership tiers (The Altar and The Temple).

"Services" includes all offerings provided through The Altar: mystery school memberships, courses, teachings, lunar keys, seasonal studies, workshops, retreats, private sessions, ritual tools, digital content, and any other products or services offered.

"Content" refers to all teachings, recordings, written materials, guided meditations, ritual instructions, grimoire pages, videos, audio files, and any other intellectual property provided through The Altar.

"Student" refers to any individual enrolled in The Altar Mystery School at any membership level.

"Devotional Work" refers to the personal, private spiritual practice undertaken by Students as part of their study.

SECTION 2 - NATURE OF THE ALTAR

2.1 MYSTERY SCHOOL STRUCTURE

The Altar is a self-paced mystery school rooted in devotion, integration, and return. This is not a certification program, therapy service, or professional training. This is a body of devotional work you commit to for your own transformation.

You understand and agree that:

2.2 SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL NATURE

The Altar provides spiritual education and devotional tools. We do not provide:

You are responsible for:

SECTION 3 - ENROLLMENT & PAYMENT

3.1 MEMBERSHIP TIERS

The Altar offers two membership levels:

The Altar: $111/month or $1,111/year

The Temple: $555/month or $5,555/year

3.2 PAYMENT TERMS

Monthly Memberships (The Altar tier only):

Monthly Memberships (The Temple tier):

Annual Memberships (Both tiers):

The Temple Application & Commitment:

Founding Student Rate:

3.3 PAYMENT PROCESSING

All payments are processed securely through Thinkific. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method. You are responsible for:

3.4 PRICE CHANGES

We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time. Current members will receive 30 days notice before any price increase affects their account. Founding members maintain their original rate as long as membership remains active.

SECTION 4 - REFUND POLICY

4.1 NO REFUNDS ON DIGITAL CONTENT

All sales are final. Due to the immediate access to digital content upon enrollment, we do not offer refunds for:

4.2 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS - NO TRIAL PERIOD

Annual memberships have NO trial period and are completely non-refundable:

4.3 THE TEMPLE - YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT

The Temple tier requires a minimum one-year commitment regardless of payment structure:

If paying annually ($5,555/year):

If paying monthly ($555/month):

4.4 NO EXCEPTIONS

We do not make exceptions to this refund policy for any reason, including:

By enrolling, you accept full responsibility for your purchase decision and financial commitment.

4.5 CHARGEBACK POLICY

Filing a chargeback or payment dispute constitutes breach of these Terms. If you file an unauthorized chargeback:

If you have concerns about charges, contact us directly at [email protected] before initiating any chargeback or dispute. We will work with you in good faith to resolve billing questions.

SECTION 5 - CANCELLATION & TERMINATION

5.1 STUDENT-INITIATED CANCELLATION

For The Altar (monthly members only):

For The Altar (annual members):

For The Temple (both payment structures):

5.2 EFFECT OF CANCELLATION

Upon cancellation:

5.3 RE-ENROLLMENT

If you cancel and later wish to re-enroll:

5.4 OUR RIGHT TO TERMINATE

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access immediately, without refund, if you:

For Temple students: Even if we terminate your access for violations, you remain financially responsible for your year-long commitment.

SECTION 6 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 OWNERSHIP

All Content provided through The Altar is the exclusive intellectual property of Shiva Honey and Serpentinae LLC, including:

This Content is protected by:

6.2 LIMITED LICENSE

Your enrollment grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

You may NOT:

6.3 ENFORCEMENT

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of Content will result in:

If you become aware of any unauthorized use or distribution of our Content, please report it immediately to [email protected].

SECTION 7 - STUDENT CONDUCT

7.1 EXPECTED CONDUCT

As a Student of The Altar, you agree to:

7.2 PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You may not:

7.3 COMMUNITY INTERACTION

While The Altar emphasizes individual devotional practice over community engagement, when interaction occurs:

SECTION 8 - RETREATS & IN-PERSON OFFERINGS

8.1 SEPARATE AGREEMENTS

Retreats and in-person offerings are governed by:

8.2 RETREAT PAYMENTS

All retreat payments are non-refundable:

8.3 TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED

You are required to obtain travel insurance covering:

We are not responsible for any losses, injuries, or expenses incurred before, during, or after retreat participation.

8.4 RETREAT MODIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to:

In the event of retreat cancellation by us, you will receive full refund of payments made. This is your sole remedy; we are not responsible for any other travel costs, lost wages, or consequential damages.

8.5 RETREAT CONDUCT & LIABILITY

By attending a retreat, you:

SECTION 9 - DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATIONS

9.1 NO GUARANTEES

We make no guarantees regarding:

Your results depend entirely on your own commitment, practice, and circumstances.

9.2 NOT MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE

The Altar is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.

If you are experiencing mental health crisis:

9.3 ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By enrolling in The Altar, you acknowledge and accept that:

9.4 NO WARRANTIES

Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including:

9.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Serpentinae LLC, Shiva Honey, and our affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and contractors SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any:

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to cancel your membership per the terms in Section 5.

In jurisdictions that do not allow limitation of liability, our liability is limited to the amount you paid for Services in the 90 days preceding the claim.

SECTION 10 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Serpentinae LLC, Shiva Honey, The Altar, and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from any and all:

This indemnification survives termination of your membership.

SECTION 11 - PRIVACY & DATA

11.1 PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at [LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY]. By using Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11.2 DATA COLLECTION

We collect and process information necessary to:

11.3 COMMUNICATIONS

By enrolling, you consent to receive:

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails but will continue to receive essential account communications.

11.4 CONFIDENTIALITY

For Temple Students:

For All Students:

SECTION 12 - MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

12.1 RIGHT TO MODIFY

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at any time by posting updates on our website. It is your responsibility to check Terms periodically for changes.

12.2 NOTICE OF CHANGES

For material changes, we will provide notice via:

12.3 CONTINUED USE

Your continued use of Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to modified Terms, your sole remedy is to cancel your membership per Section 5.

Note: Changes to Terms do not affect your existing payment obligations, including Temple year-long commitments already in place.

SECTION 13 - MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICES

13.1 RIGHT TO MODIFY

We reserve the right to:

13.2 NO LIABILITY

We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of Services.

13.3 GRANDFATHERED FEATURES

If we remove features from your membership tier, we will either:

This does not apply to pricing changes or the no-refund policy.

SECTION 14 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION

14.1 GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14.2 INFORMAL RESOLUTION

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] to attempt informal resolution. We will work in good faith to resolve disputes amicably within 30 days.

14.3 ARBITRATION

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except:

Arbitration terms:

14.4 CLASS ACTION WAIVER

You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity, not as a class member or representative. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against us.

14.5 TIME LIMIT FOR CLAIMS

You must bring any claim within one (1) year of the date the claim arose, or the claim is permanently barred.

SECTION 15 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

15.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any retreat-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Serpentinae LLC regarding Services.

15.2 SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.3 NO WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by our authorized representative.

15.4 ASSIGNMENT

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your membership. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations without restriction.

15.5 HEADINGS

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation of these Terms.

15.6 FORCE MAJEURE

We are not liable for any failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including: natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of government, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, pandemics, or internet/technology failures.

Note: Force majeure does not release Students from payment obligations, including Temple year-long commitments.

15.7 SURVIVAL

The following sections survive termination of your membership:

SECTION 16 - CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or support regarding these Terms or your membership:

Email: [email protected]

Business Name: Serpentinae LLC
Website: serpentinae.com

Response Time: We respond to inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent issues, please mark your email "URGENT" in the subject line.

SECTION 17 - ACKNOWLEDGMENT & ACCEPTANCE

By enrolling in The Altar Mystery School, you acknowledge that:

✓ You have read these Terms of Service in their entirety
✓ You understand this is a devotional study program, not therapy or professional training
✓ You accept the no-refund policy and understand all sales are final
✓ You understand annual memberships have no trial period and are completely non-refundable
✓ For Temple students: You understand and accept the one-year minimum commitment regardless of payment structure
✓ You will not share, distribute, or reproduce any Content
✓ You take full responsibility for your spiritual practice and wellbeing
✓ You agree to binding arbitration and waive right to jury trial
✓ You accept all risks associated with spiritual practice and shadow work
✓ You understand The Altar provides education, not medical or mental health treatment
✓ You acknowledge your payment obligations survive even if you stop accessing Content
✓ You understand chargebacks will result in permanent ban and potential legal action

This is a binding legal agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, do not enroll.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR TEMPLE APPLICANTS

The Temple is an intimate container limited to 3 students. This tier requires:

Before applying, please ensure:

Last Updated: January 16, 2026
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