Terms of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this kindred medicine site ("school" thereafter), you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this School are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.





2. Use License

  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of any downloadable materials on the School’s website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
  2. modify or copy the materials;
  3. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
  4. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the School’s web site;
  5. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
  6. transfer the materials to another person or 'mirror' the materials on any other server.
  7. We reserve the right to immediately remove you from the Site, without refund, if you are caught violating this intellectual property policy. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Company at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on the School’s website are provided 'as is'. The School makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, the School does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.





4. Limitations

In no event shall the School be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the School’s website, even if the School or an authorized of the School has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.





5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on the School’s website may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. The School does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. The School may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. The School does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.





6. Links

The School has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the School of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.





7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

The School may revise these Terms of Use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Use.





8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to the School’s website shall be governed by the laws of the School Owner’s home jurisdiction without regard to its conflict of law provisions.



9. Waiver of liability, assumption of risk, indemnity agreement

please note that due to the sensitive nature of trauma, learning opportunities and content included on this site does not replace formal treatment. if you are in crisis, please consider contacting free and confidential crisis lines or calling 911.

kindred medicine/shena young are not liable for injuries that are physical, emotional, or otherwise, that may arise from practicing trauma-informed practices or any course outcomes. by participating in the programs available on this site you are agreeing to the aforementioned and the waiver below.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in hereinafter called trauma-informed care, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue kindred medicine, Shena Young, and online training facilitators from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of kindred medicine, Shena Young, and online training facilitators, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses, and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in trauma-informed care and related practices.



I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in trauma-informed care. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.


Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD kindred medicine, Shena Young, and online training facilitators/affiliates HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in trauma informed care and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

(Waiver adapted from UC Irvine c/o Zabie Yamasaki)