Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated: 28 August 2025

Welcome to The Witches’ Path Academy, a professional forum-based platform operated by Rebekka Laufer for entrepreneurs, creators, and seekers building aligned, soulful businesses.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and community, including all content, discussions, downloads, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”). By using this Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

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1. Operator Information

Operator: Rebekka Laufer
Business Address: Marktplatz 18, 92249 Vilseck, Germany
Email: academy@the-witches-path.com
Website: https://academy.the-witches-path.com/

This website is operated under German law.

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2. Who May Use This Platform

The Platform is intended for business users (“B2B”), including entrepreneurs, coaches, creatives, and other professional users. Use of this Platform requires:

• Registration with accurate information
• An active paid subscription via Stripe
• Agreement to these Terms and the Community Guidelines

There is no specific age restriction, but users must be legally eligible to enter into binding contracts in their jurisdiction.

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3. Subscription and Payment

Access to the Platform is granted through an active paid subscription processed via Stripe.

• Subscription Term: Access continues as long as the subscription is active and payments are made.
• Cancellation: Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time via this Stripe Customer Portal:
  https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/4gwbLE0CWaVn6d2aEE
• Refund Policy: All purchases are final. No refunds are provided under any circumstances.

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4. Access to Content

This Platform offers:

• Access to forum discussions, sticky posts, and guided community discussions led by Rebekka Laufer
• Downloadable materials (e.g., forms, worksheets, PDFs) created and shared by the Platform owner

Access is only valid for the duration of your subscription. If your subscription lapses or is canceled, access to the content and community will be revoked.

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5. Community Participation

As a member, you may post, comment, and participate in discussions. You agree to:

• Be respectful and constructive in all interactions
• Not post spam, hate speech, or harmful content
• Not promote your own services or products without explicit permission
• Not share screenshots, PDFs, or content outside the platform

The owner reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any content deemed inappropriate or in violation of these Terms or the Community Guidelines.

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6. Intellectual Property

All content shared on the Platform — including forum topics, teaching posts, PDFs, and downloads — is the intellectual property of Rebekka Laufer unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

• Redistribute, copy, or share materials from this Platform
• Use the content for commercial purposes
• Claim authorship or repackage the content as your own

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7. Technology & Third-Party Services

The Platform is built using the following technologies and services:

• WordPress with the BuddyBoss platform
• Stripe (for payment processing)
• Elementor (for design and site layout)

Use of these services may be subject to additional third-party terms and privacy practices.

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8. Data Protection

We collect and store only necessary data, including your name, email, login activity, course participation, and payment information. Full details are available in our [Privacy Policy] (linked separately).

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9. Termination of Use

Violation of these Terms or community rules may result in restricted access, loss of points/gamification features, or full account termination at the discretion of the Platform owner.

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10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of German courts.

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11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. You will be notified of material changes via email or announcements within the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

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12. Contact

For any legal questions, support needs, or feedback, contact us at:
📧 academy@the-witches-path.com

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 August 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or use https://academy.the-witches-path.com (the “Platform”), operated by Rebekka Laufer, located at Marktplatz 18, 92249 Vilseck, Germany.

We respect your privacy and take data protection seriously in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection law.

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1. Who We Are

Responsible Party (Data Controller):
Rebekka Laufer
Marktplatz 18
92249 Vilseck
Germany
Email: academy@the-witches-path.com

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2. What Data We Collect

When you use this Platform, we collect the following data:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and Stripe payment status
• Usage Data: Login timestamps, forum participation, post activity
• Payment Information: Processed securely via Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
• Download Activity: Records of downloaded materials for internal analytics
• Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies for functionality

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by the user in forum posts.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

• Provide you access to the forum and community content
• Maintain your user account and Stripe subscription
• Moderate the platform and enforce community standards
• Offer downloadable materials such as PDFs or worksheets
• Communicate important updates or changes
• Fulfill legal obligations

We do not use your data for profiling, advertising, or sell/share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

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4. Legal Basis

According to Art. 6(1) GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity – to provide access to your subscription and community
• Legal obligation – to comply with German tax, accounting, or legal requirements
• Legitimate interest – to ensure a safe and functional platform
• Consent – if you voluntarily provide additional data in the forum or elsewhere

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5. Stripe & Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate the platform:

• Stripe for payment processing
• WordPress with BuddyBoss for the platform
• Elementor for page design and layout

Each of these providers has its own privacy practices. Stripe is GDPR-compliant and processes payments securely. We do not receive or store full payment details.

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6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and user login. No tracking or third-party marketing cookies are used.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies, though this may impact platform functionality.

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7. How Long We Store Data

We retain your data:

• As long as your subscription is active
• For a period required to comply with legal retention (usually 6–10 years for financial data under German law)

You may request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us at academy@the-witches-path.com.

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8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
• Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
• File a complaint with a data protection authority in Germany

To exercise your rights, email: academy@the-witches-path.com

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9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure servers, HTTPS encryption, and role-based platform access.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect platform changes or legal requirements. You will be notified of significant changes via email or announcements on the Platform.

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11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

📧 academy@the-witches-path.com
📍 Rebekka Laufer, Marktplatz 18, 92249 Vilseck, Germany

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