Agreement of Terms

By enrolling in Neijing Nature-Based Medicine: Foundations Level I Mentorship Training Program offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC, I agree to agree to the following Agreement of Terms at the time of registration, including terms of payment for course(s) offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC.

Professionalism

I agree not to engage in unprofessional, disrespectful or unsafe behavior at any time. The instructor may expel me from classes for unprofessional, disrespectful or unsafe behavior without prior warning. Such determinations are made at the discretion of the instructor and are not subject to review or appeal. If a student is expelled for such behavior, no refund will be issued.

Class Safety

I agree to take responsibility for my own physical and emotional care and well-being. If I feel uncomfortable or unsure of what is happening or have an adverse reaction to an exercise, it is my decision and responsibility to withdraw and notify the attending instructor.

I will not engage in activities that I believe threatens my personally safety, or exercises and lectures that feel invasive or uncomfortable. I will excuse myself if I feel tired or ill, contact the instructor about my decision, and refrain from participating in the activity.

I agree not to perform techniques observed in clinical demonstrations until they have been properly demonstrated and reviewed.

I agree not to perform treatments between the seventh cervical vertebrae and the second lumbar vertebrae in the thorax or in the axilla unless specifically directed by the instructor. I agree to account for and properly dispose of acupuncture needles within an appropriate sharps container.

I agree that Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC, Dr. Edward Neal MD, the owners, instructors, employees, contractors, and all third parties associated with courses hosted by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC and this website (neijingstudies.com) do not assume any risk whatsoever for my enrollment in courses or use of this website and the information contained herein, and make no warranties nor express or implied representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, comparative or controversial nature, or usefulness of any information contained or referenced in the courses offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC and on this Website.

By enrolling in the courses offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC or using this website, I agree that all parties associated with this website and the materials contained herein WILL NOT be liable or otherwise responsible for any decision made or any action taken or any action not taken due to my use of any information or practices presented herein.

Payment and Refund Policy

By enrolling in courses offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC, I agree to the Payment and Refund Policies.

Apricot Grove Refund Policies

Maintaining financial health is necessary for our long-term planning. For this reason, our class tuition refund policy is as follows:

ONLINE COURSES, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

  • $750 deposit for the Foundations Level I program required at the time of registration is non-refundable.
  • 30 days prior prior to the first class: 100% of tuition balance may be refunded (not including deposit listed above).
  • 15 days prior to the first class: 75% of tuition balance refunded (not including deposit listed above).
  • Less than 15 days prior to the first class and after the course has begun: no tuition refunds are given.
  • Pay in full is required at the time of registration for Introduction to Neijing Nature-Based Medicine one semester course. Tuition is based on your registration status (Professional, Student, etc.).

NOTE: If you enroll in a payment plan program and withdraw prior to the beginning of the class as outlined above, you are still responsible for any balance due less the refund amount.

IN-PERSON COURSES, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS (INCLUDING CLINICAL PRACTICUMS)

Due to the administrative cost requirements of in-person trainings, the refund policy is different from that of online courses:

  • To reserve a position for an in-person training, the complete tuition must be paid at the time of registration.
  • 30 days prior to the first class, 75% of tuition balance may be refunded.
  • Less than 30 days prior to the first class, no class refunds are given.

NOTE: Tuition for in-person training does not include room, board, or travel costs.

Payment Plan

By this contract, I agree to make payments to Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC, hereafter known as “Lender,” by the following schedule in exchange for enrolling in courses offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC. This payment schedule is enforceable by law, and the methods described below will be used in cases of delinquent payment.

By this agreement, it is agreed that a payment will be surrendered to the Lender on the specified dates until the total of the payment required has been delivered.

The Payment Plan is divided into five payments of 20% of the remaining tuition cost after the deposit of $750.00 USD.

The Lender charges a 5% administrative fee (calculated on the cost of tuition after deposit of $750.00 USD is subtracted) to enter into a Payment Plan Agreement. The total fee is due at the time of registration, when the first payment is due.

Payment Plan Schedule

Tuition payment plans are paid in 1 deposit and 5 installments. The payment schedule for the Neijing Nature-Based Medicine: Foundations Level I Mentorship Training 2024-26 Program is as follows:

  • Deposit – $750 – Due at time of registration (Early Start program fee)
  • 1st Installment – due August 24, 2024 (20% of balance due after deposit +5% admin fee)
  • 2nd Installment – due November 24, 2024 (20% of balance due after deposit)
  • 3rd Installment – due February 24, 2025 (20% of balance due after deposit)
  • 4th Installment – due May 24, 2025 (20% of balance due after deposit)
  • 5th Installment – due August 24, 2025 (20% of balance due after deposit)

This agreement is binding, and failure to meet its terms will allow the Lender to take certain recourse against me. As a courtesy, the Lender offers a courtesy for the first returned or unpaid Installment Payment. After the first incident, insufficient or returned payments will incur a fee of $35.00 USD.

If payment should not be delivered in total or at all, Lender will be entitled to seek recourse, including collections and legal action as possible under Oregon State and United States federal laws.

Note About Your Payment Plan Responsibilities

An invoice is delivered at the beginning of the program with your payment plan schedule, which includes the installment dates and the tuition amounts you can expect to pay. We recommend adding the dates to your calendar, but we also send a reminder message approximately 2 weeks before each installment is due. The bank card used to pay the 1st Installment will be charged on the date your tuition installment is due, or shortly thereafter. If there is a problem with the card (expired, declined, you choose not to save the method on file), we will send an invoice for the amount due. After 10 business days of an unpaid invoice, course participants will lose access to the online classroom and weekend live classes.

You are responsible for all payments until the full tuition is paid, whether you finish the program or not. We understand that life happens and it’s not always possible to complete a course. If a significant life impacting issue arises, it’s your responsibility to contact us as soon as possible so we can help you find ways to complete your studies. In extreme cases, we will work with you to make up missed classes through recordings or find ways to help you continue your studies in a future course. You are required to agree to these legally binding terms and conditions when registering for the program.

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Updated: April 16, 2024