Welcome to Write for Joy! 5-Day Challenge.
Here’s what you need to know about this online group challenge.
This is an agreement between Renee Long (“Coach”), and you (“Client”).
Please read this agreement carefully as it is a binding legal contract, and we suggest downloading a copy for your records.
THE BASICS
1. You are securing one of a limited number of places in this round of Write for Joy! A 5-Day Writing Challenge to Find Your Flow & Create a Joyful Writing Routine.
2. The Price is $10.00 (US Dollars) payable in full.
3. We make it easy to understand what it is like to do business with Renee Long. Please check out the Company Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Community Values & Guidelines before signing this Agreement. Those policies are part of this Agreement even though they are not spelled out in this document.
4. This Agreement, the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Community Values & Guidelines are the entire agreement between us. These written documents supersede our prior discussions, emails, online or voice messages. By enrolling, you agree that there is no information that you deem materially important that is not incorporated into this Agreement.
THIS IS WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
1. Five, 40-minute group discussion and co-writing sessions via Zoom. These daily sessions are live group calls led by Renee via Zoom from December 19-23, 2022 at 1pm Pacific time.
Since the Zoom calls are mostly quiet co-writing time, they will not be recorded or available to re-watch.
2. Community forum. Connect and get support from your Coach and other students in the community in the online forum, AKA The Virtual Coffee Corner.
3. Daily videos on a joyful writing theme. Videos drop every morning (Pacific time) of the Challenge.
4. Online classroom access. You receive access to an online classroom, which includes the community forum (Virtual Coffee Corner) and daily videos on a joyful theme.
Please understand: While not expected, occasionally the curriculum, guest experts, and channels to access Renee and her representatives may have to change based on group needs, available technology, and factors outside Renee’s control. Renee will replace or substitute the items above, if it determines it is necessary to do so in her sole discretion, with something similar of equal or greater value.
THESE ARE *NOT* INCLUDED
1. Services. Done-for-you services of any kind are not included.
2. Feedback on Excerpts of Writing. This program does not include detailed or written feedback on excerpts of writing. The focus of this program is on creating a consistent writing routine, not writing craft.
3. Endorsements. You are not receiving an endorsement from Renee Long, and neither is any other participant. Do not create the appearance of an endorsement or rely on any person who claims to have received an endorsement.
4. Copyediting, Developmental Editing, or Ghost Writing. This Program is a session to discuss and create joy through writing. Your Coach will not provide developmental edits, copy edits, or ghost writing of any kind.
5. Ownership of Written Materials. As a Program participant, you will have one license to view written materials provided by Coach. You do not have ownership of this information, which is protected by federal copyright laws. You may not copy, re-engineer, re-teach, distribute, or otherwise provide access to this information to any other person, for free or paid, in whole or in part, without express written consent of Renee Long, who may withhold for any reason, and purchase of a license (prices start at $5000.00 USD). Failure to abide by this policy will result in termination of access to the materials and issuance of an invoice for the license fee.
6. Trademark Usage. Renee Long protects her names. You are not receiving permission to use trade and service marks like Write for Joy, LitHabits, or any other trademark of Renee Long, even if not listed here.
7. Results Not Guaranteed. You are receiving a space in the program, support and guidance, but not guaranteed results from participating in the program. Every writer is unique and will apply strategies in different ways yielding different outcomes, so you are not guaranteed specific results.
8. Confidentiality. While Renee does her best to foster a community of trust and respect, she cannot guarantee confidentiality among the participants. Do not share any confidential and proprietary information which may harm your business or personal interests if repeated, copied, or otherwise transmitted and/or implemented by a third party.
Additional Legal Terms
1. Comments Release
By leaving a comment in the community forum (AKA the Virtual Coffee Corner), you give you permission for that material to be stored in the online classroom indefinitely and viewed by other workshop participants.
2. Refunds.
If you are not satisfied with the Program content for any reason, you may request a full refund within 30 days of your purchase date.
To receive a refund, you must provide proof that you:
1. Attended the live group sessions.
2. Participated in the session by posting in the chat or otherwise engaging in the session.
3. Watched the daily videos in the online classroom.
To be fair to all students, refunds will not be granted after the 30-day deadline.
To request a refund, email [email protected]
If you’re not satisfied with the Program, please follow the refund process as listed above. If you initiate a chargeback, Renee may assess a $250 USD fee for administrative time required in responding to the chargeback.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties.
The Client understands the program is offered on an “as-is, where-is” basis, without any implied or express warranty as to its performance or to the results that may be obtained by using the program. This limited warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is provided in lieu of any other express warranties (if any) created by any documentation.
4. If we get sued due to something you did:
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Renee Long, her principals, affiliates, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees at all tribunal levels) arising out of or related to any activity, work, or other thing done or permitted to be done by you where such liability arises from negligence on your part or the violation of this Agreement. This includes any liability arising from breach of confidentiality by any party.
5. Damages are limited under this Agreement.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY COST, LOSS OF PROFITS AND THE LIKE), WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, ARE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT FOR THOSE CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT.
6. No Professional Advice.
Renee Long does not engage in the rendering of accounting, legal, financial, business, medical, mental health, dietary, or investment services advice. You acknowledge that you will make your own decisions before acting on any information gained from this program. It is further understood that before you utilize any techniques suggested by this program, you should consult licensed professionals as applicable.
7. No Guarantee of Results; Risk of Loss.
Results from the program are greatly dependent upon individual decisions, abilities, and other factors outside Renee Long’s control, and she makes no guarantees or warranties that information provided to you through the program will provide results.
8. Renee can end your participation in the program.
Renee may discontinue coaching and participation in the Program if Client fails to make payment (by choice or because the payment method is canceled, declined, or otherwise unavailable) within seven (7) days of the due date. No refund shall be issued in this circumstance and no further sessions shall be conducted and access to Program materials shall be revoked.
Renee may determine, in her sole discretion and without requiring disclosure of the reason, that the relationship under this Agreement must terminate. In this circumstance, Renee will provide a full refund.
9. California law governs this Agreement and it will be enforced by either party in California.
This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. You understand and agree that you submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of this state and agree that any legal proceeding commenced shall take place in Los Angeles County, California. Prior to the commencement of any litigation, the parties agree to submit to one two-hour minimum mediation session before a mediator licensed in California.
10. No Assignment; No oral waivers or modifications.
This Agreement may not be assigned to any other party. Its requirements may not be waived or modified except in writing signed by Renee Long.
11. No relationship.
The parties hereto expressly understand and agree that they are not employers or employees, principals and agents, or partners or co-venturers in the performance of each and every part of this Agreement, and they remain solely responsible for all of their respective employees and agents.
12. By placing your order, you agree to the foregoing terms.
By completing your purchase, you agree that this is valid and binding evidence of your assent to the terms of this Agreement. You agree to sign additional documents which may be necessary to complete the material purpose of this Agreement, including without limitation, waivers and/or limitations of liability, payment authorizations, and/or publicity releases.
If you pay for the program using a credit or debit card that is not in your own name, you represent and warrant that you have authority to charge the card and will not initiate a chargeback for this reason.
By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree that you have read these Terms of Purchase, our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Community Guidelines (available at reneelongwrites.com), as they may be amended from time to time.
Last updated December 12, 2022