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Refund and Returns Policy

Here you can find our refund and returns policy. We at the Phuket Meditation Center strive to make our offers as honest and transparent as possible. This will help our clients and keep them from experiencing unpleasant surprises and difficulties while they make a reservation for our upcoming events or order items in our online shop. We would like to encourage you to read this policy so you can be more confident about your purchase and know that we care.

We would like to sincerely thank you for considering us and our services. We promise to offer you a great experience and hope that you will enjoy our products. If you have any questions, please simply contact us – we are known to be very responsive.

1 Local Events

Our definition: Local events include all our classes, seminars, workshops or retreats that are strictly bound to a physical location. They won’t be broadcasted online (no live-streaming) and are only accessible offline at chosen locations on Phuket Island or elsewhere in the Kingdom of Thailand.

1.1 Payments

Free Local Events: If the event is free or donation-based, there won’t be any charges beforehand. In some cases we may require you to complete an online or offline registration process, but there won’t be any costs involved. Registrations are solely for the purpose of helping us to prepare and manage the number of attendees when we organize events at various locations.

Paid Local Events: When you register online, we will collect payments through an online gateway during the process of registration. When you register at the location, we will collect the payments at the location. We accept online banking and various local payment gateways in Thailand, PayPal, Wise, credit cards (Visa, Master Card and JBL) and cash transactions.

1.2 Refunds and Changes

Refund Policy: In case of cancellation, you may be eligible for a refund. Please check below and see if you qualify:

> Full Refund: If you cancel at least 90 days before the event starts, you qualify for a full refund. > Partial Refund: If you cancel 90 – 30 days before the event starts, we deduct 50% of the registration fee. > No Refund: If you cancel less than 30 days before the event starts, there will be no refund.

Examples: The event is scheduled to take place on the 30th of April 2022 at 12pm Asia/Bangkok time. Let’s say you have booked long in advance and cancel before 30th January 2022 at 12pm Asia/Bangkok time. In this case you qualify for a full refund. If you cancel after that date, for example on February 2nd 2022, you qualify for a partial refund. If you cancel anytime after 30th March 2022 at 12pm Asia/Bangkok time, there will be no refund.

Late or Missing Refunds: If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again, then contact your credit card company. Remember that it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at info@phuket-meditation.com and let us know. We will look into the matter and keep you posted.

Ticket Changes: It is possible to change the participant information up-to 48 hours prior to the event. This allows for a replacement (friends, a family member etc.) to attend the event in your place.

Ticket Reallocation: In case you won’t be able to attend, it is also possible to reallocate the funds and use them for a later event within the timeframe of 6 months. In order to make use of this possibility, we need you to contact us at info@phuket-meditation.com, cancel the current event, and let us know that you would like to use your funds for another event in the future.

2 Online Events

Our definition: Online events include all our classes, seminars, workshops or retreats that are not strictly bound to a physical location. They are broadcasted online (live-streaming) and are accessible from any location that allows for Zoom (Our chosen online event platform) to operate. Some online events are connected to a local event (see above) at a physical location, and some are not. We will mention these details in our individual event descriptions.

2.1 Payments

Whether the event is online or offline (local), the same refund policies, changes and reallocation rules apply. Please see the rules above at the point “1.1 Payments” for local events.

2.2 Refunds and Changes

Whether the event is online or offline (local), the same refund policies, changes and reallocation rules apply. Please see the rules above at the point “1.2 Refunds and Changes” for local events.

3 Material Items

Our definition: Material items are physical goods, such as Meditation cushions, Thai herbal balms or incense. We currently don’t have an online shop yet and focus solely on events, but we are planning to launch one soon. Stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to receive the news when they are out.

4 Virtual Items

Our definition: Virtual items are electronic, non-physical goods, such as ebooks, online courses or access to a personal account on our platform. We currently don’t offer virtual items yet, but we are planning to offer them soon. Stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to receive the news when they are out.

Need Help?

Contact us at info@phuket-meditation.com for questions related to refunds and returns. We are always happy to help and be of assistance.

Privacy Policy

Here you can find our privacy policy. At the Phuket Meditation Center, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy whenever you interact with us or visit our websites, namely phuket-meditation.com, phuketcounseling.com and other associated websites that we may develop in the future. As data privacy continues to be such an important and sensitive topic, we would like to take this opportunity to reassure any concerns that you may have about how we store and use the data that you provide to us.

Privacy policies can be quite wordy, and the subject matter is usually difficult to read. However, we respect your privacy (and the security of your personal data) and therefore invite you to read our Privacy Policy below in full so you understand how we store and manage your data. We also recommend you to have a look at our terms of use.

We have no interest in profiting from your personal data, other than to use it to offer services you require from us and to share relevant news, offers, promotions, and other information about Phuket Meditation Center that we believe will be of interest to you.

Finally, we would like to sincerely thank you for entrusting us with your personal data. We promise to use it to offer you the very best service possible and to keep you informed about interesting news and information about the Phuket Meditation Center. Most importantly, we look forward to welcoming you to the Phuket Meditation Center in the near future.

01 Privacy Policy Statement

This privacy policy statement (“Policy”) sets out how we, Phuket Meditation Co., Ltd. (“PMC”, “The Company”, “We”), collect, use and protect any Personal Information that you give to us when you use our website. The data controller is Phuket Meditation Co., Ltd, and you can reach us by emailing calling +66 (0) 87 2797655, or mailing to Phuket Meditation Center, 69/509 Moo 1 Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang, 83130 Phuket, Thailand.

The Phuket Meditation Center is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We may ask you to provide certain information that helps us to identify you when using this website. However, please rest assured that we only use information that you choose to provide in accordance with this Policy.

We may make non-material changes to this Policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page occasionally to ensure that you agree with any changes. This Policy is effective from January 01, 2020.

02 What We Collect

We collect, process, and use your information in order to provide the services you request from us. This includes providing information to help you make an informed decision on which program is best for you to experience and processing your reservations and payments. We process Personal Information by electronic and automatic means; however, we may also process Personal Information in paper form. Refusal to provide Personal Information may affect our ability to service your requests, confirm your stay, or provide you with information about Phuket Meditation Center and the experience that we offer. With your consent, we may also use the Personal Information that you provide to send you promotional and marketing material about PMC via email. Information that we may collect from you (the “Personal Information”) includes the following items:

1) Name 2) Email Address 3) Mailing Address 4) Telephone Number(s) 5) Skype ID 6) Gender and Age 7) Health and Medical Information 8) Lifestyle Habits 9) Health Interests 10) Credit Card Information 11) Passport Information 12) Arrival and Departure Dates 13) Flight Information 14) Other information that you elect to provide to us

Through the “Comment Box,” you may share other information with us including but not limited to your personal travel preferences, personal health concerns or personal health goals (the “Additional Information”). We will store and utilize the Additional Information in the same manner that we store and utilize your Personal Information. We don’t use your Personal Information for any other purpose.

03 Managing your Newsletter Subscription

As part of the inquiry process, we allow you to choose whether you wish to receive advertisements, updates, promotions and other information about PMC from time to time. We will only send you this information if you chose to opt-in by clicking the respective box giving us consent to deliver our periodic mailings to your email address. If you chose not to opt-in to receive these communications, we will not send them to you. Even if you selected to opt-in to our communications you will have an opportunity to unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link contained in our newsletters and other communications.

04 Security

It is our priority to ensure that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place industry-standard managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

However, the website does not guarantee the security of information given to it. Although we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized disclosure or use, all transmissions are still at your own risk. We scan our website on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities. In order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible, we also use regular Malware Scanning.

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons. They have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order enters, submits, or accesses their information. This is to maintain the safety of your personal information.

05 How we use Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks for permission so it can place itself on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use cookies to identify which pages are being used, how individuals are accessing our pages. We also may identify what geographical location individuals are accessing the pages from. This helps us analyze data about webpage traffic, improve our website, and anticipate future volumes of business. We only use this information for statistical purposes.

06 Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies will remember your preferences and, in general, that you visited PMC’s website. Based on your online behavior, you may be provided with advertisements for the Phuket Meditation Center and our products and services on third-party websites. We strive to provide you with advertisements relevant to you and your interests. These cookies also limit the number of times you see an advertisement. Moreover they help us measure the effectiveness of our advertisements.

You can choose to accept or refuse to store cookies. You can also delete cookies that may already exist on your browser by adjusting the preferences on your web browser. Visit the “Help” section in your browser settings for instructions on how not to accept or save cookies automatically.

Please note that we don’t require you to accept cookies in order to browse our website. However, by disabling cookies, you may not be able to fully experience all of the features of the website and some pages may not display correctly. We store any information that we collect through cookies anonymously.

07 Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track signals. Therefore we do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

08 When we Collect Information

We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form or enter information on our site.

If you feel that something is wrong or don’t want us to collect your information in any way, please just drop us an email and we will respond as fast as possible. We are ready to delete all your information immediately upon request. Since we are a small company and very responsive we do our absolute best to make you feel safe and respected as our guest and website visitor. You can contact us here: Contact us

09 Use of Information

Our Privacy Policy covers all online information consisting of personal identifiable or non-personal identifiable information shared with us while visiting our website.

We use the personal information that you supply to the website in order to provide services. It helps us to carry out the transactions expected of us, process requests and notify clients of any material change to this Privacy Policy. On the other hand we use the non-personally identifiable information to manage the website. We may use it to analyze data for easy navigation and access on the website. Hence, the use of the website signifies your agreement with all the terms of the Privacy Policy.

Should you not want us to use your personal identification, do not submit any information to the website or to any of our members.

10 Information Collected by Third Parties

We may link our website to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those other linked websites. We advise you to consult their own privacy policy as they might have different policies regarding the use of their respective sites. Consequently, we have no control over the information submitted by or in possession of third parties.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

11 Retention of Personal Information

We will maintain Personal Information for as long as the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand (“Applicable Law”) require us to. Alternatively, for as long as necessary and for the purpose(s) we have described above. We will delete Personal Information when we don’t need it any longer. In any case, we will delete it upon expiration of the maximum storage term set forth by Applicable Law.

Unless the law requires it by court order, or any government or law enforcement authority, we do not provide your Personal Information to any third party. This also includes additional Information that you may provide to us through this website. We store all of your Personal Information securely at the Phuket Meditation Center in Phuket, Thailand. We do not transfer your personal information internationally.

You may request details of Personal Information that we hold about you by writing an email to info@phuket-meditation.com. We will subsequently provide the information to you in a readable electronic-format free of charge and within five (5) business days of receiving your request. Generally we may apply an administrative fee to those requests that we deem to be excessive or repetitive.

12 Email Addresses

We collect your email address in order to:

Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders. Send you additional information related to your product and/or service Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred. And we agree to the following:

Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses. Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters. Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if we use one. Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly. Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email. If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails:

Follow the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email and we will promptly remove you from all correspondence. 13 Social Media Link and Share Buttons

Our website features image links from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. We embed these “Share” buttons in disabled form. This means that there is no direct contact between our server and the servers of the respective social networks. Only when you click the “Share” button, will a new window open in which you must log on to the selected social network. You can then select to share or recommend the page you choose. We will certainly not transmit any data from our website to the respective operator of the social network without you initiating and accepting such a transmission.

13 Links to 3rd Party Websites

Our website features hyperlinks to websites belonging to (and operated by) other providers. As a result of clicking these links, you will be redirected from our website to the third-party website. We are certainly not responsible for how these companies handle your data. With this in mind please visit the websites of the respective 3rd party company directly for additional information.

14 Google Maps

Our website uses Google Maps on some sub-pages to display maps and to create travel directions. Such instructions may help you to arrive at event locations. Google Maps is a map service from Google, Inc. The use of Google Maps may result in information about the use of our website. This includes your IP address and your indicated starting address within the scope of the driving direction/route planner function. This information will be transmitted to Google in the United States of America.

If you open a page that contains Google Maps, your browser establishes a direct connection with Google’s server. Consequently the map content is delivered by Google directly to your browser. Subsequently it is integrated by your browser into our website. Moreover, we have no influence on the amount of data collected by Google in this way. If you do not want Google to collect your information, you can deactivate JavaScript in your setting options; however, if you do this, you will not be able to use the map function.

For more information about the purpose and the scope of data collected as well as further processing and use of data by Google, Inc. please refer to Google’s Privacy Notice.

15 Use of YouTube Videos

We use embedded YouTube videos in the extended data protection mode. YouTube is a service from Google Inc. YouTube makes this extended data protection mode available. It also ensures that YouTube saves no cookies with personal data on your computer. When calling up the website and to embed the video, the IP address is transferred. This address cannot be correlated. That is provided you have not logged into YouTube or another Google service prior to calling up the site or if you are permanently logged in to Google. As soon as you start playing an embedded video by clicking Start, the extended data protection mode means that YouTube only saves cookies on your computer that contain no personally identifiable data. Moreover these cookies can be prevented with the relevant browser settings and extensions.

16 Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc.. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us and Google analyze how visitors utilize our website. Therefore, the information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on its servers. Google may transfer the information that Google Analytics collects to third parties where required to do so by law. Likewise it may transfer it, where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. However, Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may also refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate setting on your browser. However, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.

17 Notification of Changes to this Policy

This website reserves the right to amend or supplement the contents and/or information without prior notice. Thus any changes made to the website shall become effective on the date of posting. The use of the website after such posting constitutes consent thereto. Therefore, we advise you to review the Privacy Policy of the website before using it. Likewise, if any proposed change is unacceptable to you, you may request us to remove your Personal Information from our records. Simply ask by writing an email to the email address info@phuket-meditation.com

18 Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy Statement or how we are collecting, using, or securing your Personal Information, please contact us at:

Phuket Meditation Co., Ltd. 69/509 Moo 1, Tambon Chalong Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83130, Thailand

Call us: +66 87 279 7655

Send us an Email: info@phuket-meditation.com

Or simply visit our contact page

Portrait of Tobi Warzinek

Get in Touch with Tobi

Here you can get in touch with Tobi, ask him questions or book an appointment. We are looking forward to read from you!

Get in Touch with Dr. Warzinek

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Tobi Warzinek - Meditation Teacher

About Tobi Warzinek

Tobi Warzinek has been working as a spiritual guide and mentor since 2009. His journey started back in 2002 when he entered the Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Rabten Choeling. He spent approximately 7 years in the community as a so-called lay student (Upāsaka). During this time Tobi mainly studied the Tibetan language, mind-training and various meditation methods. Additionally he trained in traditional monastic debate and Buddhist philosophy. In 2011 he subsequently began practicing Thai (Theravada) Buddhist mindtraining within the “Forest Tradition”. Altogether he has dedicated his life to the exploration and refinement of introspection throughout the past 18 years.

Learning how to comprehend, consolidate and direct the powerful creative force of our mind is at the root of Tobi’s work. Nobody seems to enjoy their “monkey-mind”. In fact most use a tremendous amount of energy to avoid facing the chaos within. Various experiences of discomfort and suffering in our life often remind us that we need to change from within. Alternatively we might be overwhelmed by habitual negative patterns.

Over the years Tobi gradually developed and refined a systematic approach to inner calm and profound clarity. It is in such a state, that emotional and social turmoil can naturally heal. Moreover by cultivating greater awareness we develop the strength to break free from old destructive patterns. As a consequence we may create new space for personal and spiritual growth. Awareness is at the base of all our experiences. Knowing how to remain centered while living mindfully leads to spiritual health, balance, happiness and fulfillment.

Dharana-Phuket · How to Meditate 3: Silent Present Moment Awareness

Terms of Use

Here you can find our Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using our Website. When you access the website content you automatically agree to the appropriate terms mentioned below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help and look forward to see you soon!

01 General Legal Notice

Here we display the Terms of Use for the Website of the Phuket Meditation Center. Phuket Meditation Co., Ltd. is a private limited company registered in Thailand. Its registered address is located at 69/509 Moo 1 Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang, 83130 Phuket, Thailand. The URL of our website is https://phuket-meditation.com. In addition you can contact us here.

All references to “Phuket Meditation”, “PMC” and “the Company” on this Website refer to our trading name. They all constitute the same registered entity. If you access any part of this Website you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. By accessing the website you also acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions. We may change or update the information on this Website (including these terms and conditions) at any time without notice.

02 Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information and illustrative purposes only. This includes our blog, document library, client portal or any other online service provided by us (collectively “Online Information”). We don’t intend to provide professional advice and you should not rely upon our content in that regard.

We make every reasonable effort to ensure that the Online Information is accurate at the time of posting. The Company assumes no responsibility to you or any third party for the consequences of any errors. Therefore you may not place any reliance on the Online Information for any purpose whatsoever. This includes any opinions contained in it, as well as the completeness, accuracy or fairness of such content and/or opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or damage. This includes any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any use of the Online Information.

03 Linking

Any links to third party websites on this Website are provided solely for your convenience. Furthermore the inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement by the Company of the linked Website. The Company does not make any representations regarding any Websites you may access. Consequently it shall not be responsible for the content or use of any other Websites.

You may link to, but not replicate, the Website;
Don’t remove, distort or otherwise alter the size or appearance of the Company’s logo;
We don’t allow you to create a frame or any other browser or border environment around the Website;
Don’t imply that the Company is endorsing any products or services other than its own;
You may not misrepresent your relationship with the Company nor present any other false information about the Company;
Don’t use any of the Company’s trademarks displayed on the Website without express written permission from the Company;
You may not link from a website that you don’t own directly;
Your website cannot contain any content that is distasteful, offensive or controversial. It mustn’t infringe any intellectual property rights or other rights of any other person. It must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Company expressly reserves the right to revoke the rights granted in sub-paragraphs (1)-(8) above for breach of these terms. It may subsequently take any action it deems appropriate. Moreover, you shall fully indemnify the Company for any related loss or damage suffered.

You may only use the Online Information for lawful purposes. You may intend to provide any document, file or other information to us via the Online Information. In such a case you must ensure, that it does not contravene any applicable laws or any person’s legal rights.

04 Accessing the Online Information

By accessing the Online Information, you agree that you will access its contents solely for your own use. In this context you may print out a single hard copy of any part of the Online Information. You may not copy, store, distribute, transmit, re-transmit, broadcast, modify or delete any part of the Online Information. Except to the extent required in order to use the Online Information in accordance with these terms and conditions. You mustn’t systematically extract material from content provided by the Online Information or any document available through it. Furthermore we don’t give you a permission to create any derivative works from it. You may not exploit any part of the Online Inform

05 Trademarks and Logo

The trade marks, logos and trade names displayed on the Website are the property of the Company and third parties. Therefore you may not download, copy, modify or use them without the prior written consent of the owner. The design and layout of the Website is protected by copyright, database right, design rights and other similar laws. You may not copy or imitate any content in whole or in part.

06 Virus Checking

It is our policy to virus check documents and files before we make them available available via the Online Information. However, we cannot guarantee that documents or files downloaded from the Online Information will be free from viruses. Accordingly, for your own protection, you must use virus-checking software when using the Online Information. Moreover you must not post or provide to us any document or file that may contain a virus. In addition you must virus check any document or file which you intend to provide to us via the Online Information. We exclude to the fullest extent permitted by law all liability in connection with:

(a) Damage or loss caused by errors or computer viruses. This includes other malicious code or harmful components originating or contracted from the Online Information (b) Any interruptions in your access to the Online Information.

07 Suspension of Use

The Company may (for any reason) not be capable of running the Online Information as planned. This includes, without limitation, an infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering or unauthorized intervention. The cause may also be fraud, technical failures or anything beyond the control of the Company. Thus we reserve the right in our sole discretion to take any action that may be available. We may have to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Online Information. Moreover we may need to disqualify any user, at any time with or without notice or any liability.

08 Complaints

We are committed to provide an efficient and professional service. However, if this falls short of your expectations you should contact our department for customer relations. If you prefer, you may also contact the Managing Director of the Company. We will certainly make every attempt to ensure to resolve your complaint promptly. We will report the progress to you in writing.

09 Terms of Engagement

Any decisions you make based on information contained in the Online Information are your sole responsibility.

We reserve the right to vary or amend these terms and conditions from time to time. Any changes shall take effect upon posting to this Website. Failure by PMC to enforce any of its rights does not constitute a waiver of those rights. No waiver of any of these terms and conditions shall be valid unless provided in writing by the Company.

10 Privacy Policy

Here is a link to our Privacy Policy

11 Jurisdiction

The Online Information and these terms and conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Thailand. In other words, the Thai courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of your use of the Online Information.

12 Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Terms of Use Statement or how we are collecting, using, or securing your Personal Information, please contact us at:

Phuket Meditation Co., Ltd. 69/509 Moo 1, Tambon Chalong Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83130, Thailand

Call us: +66 87 279 7655

Send us an Email: info@phuket-meditation.com

Or simply visit our contact page

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