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RANU: Creative Developments (Expressive Arts & Christian Counseling Services)

Last Updated: 5/15/26

By accessing, browsing, using, registering for, or participating in this website, services, workshops, classes, trainings, resources, or communications provided by RANU: Creative Developments (Expressive Arts & Christian Counseling Services) (“RANU,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of this website and related services.

 

1. Purpose of Website & Services

This website is operated by RANU as a creative, educational, expressive arts, and Christian counseling-informed platform offering:

• Expressive arts workshops and programs

• Creative wellness resources

• Journals and educational materials

• Faith-informed encouragement

• Personal growth and reflective support

• Classes, trainings, and group experiences

• Counseling-informed services and creative development offerings

Content provided through this website is intended for informational, educational, spiritual, and supportive purposes only.

 

2. Educational & Non-Clinical Nature of Services

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in a separate written agreement, RANU services are educational, expressive, coaching-supportive, counseling-informed, and faith-based in nature and do not establish a licensed therapist-client, medical provider-patient, or psychiatric treatment relationship.

Services provided through RANU are not a substitute for:

• Medical care

• Psychiatric treatment

• Crisis intervention

• Clinical psychotherapy

• Licensed mental health diagnosis

• Emergency services

• Legal or financial advice

If you are experiencing a crisis, medical emergency, severe emotional distress, or safety concern, please contact 911, emergency services, or a licensed healthcare professional immediately.

 

3. Personal Responsibility

Participation in expressive arts activities, workshops, reflective exercises, discussions, online content, spiritual practices, or services is voluntary.

By participating, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are responsible for your own emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being

• You may discontinue participation in any activity at any time

• You are responsible for determining whether participation is appropriate for your needs

• You are responsible for seeking professional support when necessary

RANU reserves the right to recommend outside professional or emergency support when appropriate.

 

4. No Guarantees

RANU strives to provide meaningful, supportive, educational, and encouraging experiences; however, we make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, results, breakthroughs, emotional improvements, spiritual experiences, relational changes, business success, or personal transformation.

Individual experiences and outcomes may vary.

 

5. Website Use & Conduct

You agree to use this website lawfully, respectfully, and in a manner consistent with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes

• Attempt to interfere with website security or functionality

• Upload malicious code or harmful material

• Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm others through website interactions

• Misrepresent your identity or information

• Copy or misuse website materials without permission

RANU reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website or services for conduct considered harmful, disruptive, inappropriate, or in violation of these Terms.

 

6. Workshops, Classes, Trainings & Group Participation

Participation in workshops, trainings, classes, groups, online events, or programs may involve:

• Expressive arts activities

• Emotional reflection

• Creative exercises

• Faith-based discussion

• Group participation

• Educational instruction

• Counseling-informed approaches

Participation is voluntary and undertaken at your own discretion.

Participants agree to:

• Respect others within group environments

• Maintain appropriate boundaries

• Avoid harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or disruptive conduct

• Respect the privacy of fellow participants

While RANU encourages confidentiality and respectful participation, confidentiality among participants in group or online settings cannot be guaranteed.

RANU reserves the right to remove participants from programs or online spaces for behavior considered unsafe, harmful, disruptive, or inappropriate.

 

7. Faith-Based Content

RANU incorporates Christian values, faith-informed encouragement, biblical reflection, prayer, and spiritually reflective themes into many offerings.

Participation is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds; however, users understand that Christian or spiritually reflective content may be included in certain services, workshops, journals, trainings, or resources.

Participation in spiritual activities is voluntary unless otherwise stated as part of a program’s focus.

 

8. Confidentiality & Privacy Standards

RANU values privacy, dignity, trust, and ethical care within all expressive arts and Christian counseling-informed environments.

While RANU is not necessarily a HIPAA-covered healthcare entity unless explicitly stated within a formal clinical relationship, we follow HIPAA-informed confidentiality principles as a guiding standard of care whenever reasonably applicable.

Reasonable efforts are made to safeguard personal information shared through:

• Contact forms

• Email communication

• Sessions

• Registrations

• Workshops

• Scheduling systems

However, no online communication, digital transmission, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed fully secure.

 

9. Limits to Confidentiality

Information may be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to:

• Prevent serious harm to yourself or others

• Report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult

• Comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or court orders

• Protect the safety, rights, or property of RANU or others

By using this website and participating in services, you acknowledge and understand these limitations.

 

10. Intellectual Property

All website content and materials are the intellectual property of RANU unless otherwise stated, including but not limited to:

• Artwork

• Logos and branding

• Written materials

• Journals

• Exercises

• Workshop curriculum

• Downloads

• Videos

• Handouts

• Graphics

• Training materials

• Expressive arts activities

Materials are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

• Copy

• Reproduce

• Republish

• Distribute

• Sell

• Modify

• Teach

• Record

• Share publicly

• Create derivative works from materials

without prior written permission from RANU.

 

11. Digital Products & Downloads

Digital products, downloadable materials, journals, PDFs, worksheets, courses, and online resources are intended for personal use only unless otherwise stated.

Due to the nature of digital products:

• Digital purchases may be non-refundable

• Unauthorized sharing or redistribution is prohibited

• Access to materials may be revoked for misuse or copyright violation

 

12. Payments, Refunds & Cancellations

Payment terms for services, workshops, trainings, or products may vary and will be communicated during registration or purchase.

Unless otherwise stated:

• Payments may be required in advance

• Missed appointments or participant no-shows may be non-refundable

• Late cancellations may be subject to cancellation fees

• Digital products and completed services may be non-refundable

RANU reserves the right to:

• Modify pricing

• Refuse service

• Cancel or reschedule programs

• Limit participation

If RANU cancels a program or event, participants may be offered a refund, credit, or rescheduling option.

 

13. Online Services & Technology

For online sessions, workshops, or trainings:

• Participants are responsible for maintaining internet access and compatible technology

• Recording sessions without written permission is prohibited

• Participants should participate from a reasonably private and respectful environment whenever possible

RANU is not responsible for technology interruptions, platform outages, or equipment failures beyond reasonable control.

 

14. Photography, Media & Testimonials

Unless a participant opts out in writing before an event or program, RANU may use:

• Group photographs

• Video clips

• Testimonials

• Artwork samples

• Audio recordings

• Screenshots

for educational, promotional, archival, ministry, social media, or website purposes.

Reasonable efforts will be made to avoid sharing sensitive identifying information without consent.

Participants may request exclusion from public media usage when reasonably possible.

 

15. Third-Party Links & Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, tools, scheduling systems, payment processors, or external resources.

RANU is not responsible for the content, availability, policies, security, or practices of third-party services or websites.

Users are encouraged to review third-party terms and privacy policies separately.

 

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, RANU, its owner, representatives, contractors, facilitators, affiliates, or volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, emotional, spiritual, personal, financial, or technological damages arising from:

• Use of this website

• Participation in services or programs

• Reliance on website content

• Emotional responses to participation

• Group interactions

• Technology interruptions

• Third-party services

• Personal interpretations of materials

Participation and use are undertaken voluntarily and at your own discretion.

 

17. Accessibility

RANU seeks to create welcoming and reasonably accessible experiences whenever possible.

Individuals needing accommodations are encouraged to contact RANU in advance so reasonable efforts may be made to support accessibility needs.

 

18. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including rights related to:

• Accessing personal information

• Correcting inaccurate information

• Requesting deletion of personal information

• Understanding categories of information collected

• Opting out of certain data-sharing practices where applicable

RANU does not sell personal information.

 

19. Changes to Terms

RANU reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Updates become effective upon posting to this website.

Continued use of the website or participation in services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

 

20. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from use of this website or participation in services shall be handled within the appropriate courts located in California.

 

21. Contact Information

 RANU: Creative Developments
Website: www.ranutoday.com
Email: ranutoday@gmail.com

 

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