Terms & Conditions for NightshadeSanctum.com, ZelaFeraco.com, and SkyGardenTarot.com

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

Introduction

Welcome to our websites and services. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of NightshadeSanctum.com, ZelaFeraco.com, and SkyGardenTarot.com (collectively, “our websites”) and all services provided thereunder. All three websites are part of the same business ecosystem operated by the same entity based in Zürich, Switzerland.

By accessing our websites, purchasing our services, or participating in our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

Services Offered

We provide educational and spiritual guidance services including:

Divination and Readings

  • Tarot, oracle, charm, and rune readings
  • Astrology services and chart interpretation
  • Intuitive and psychic guidance

Spiritual Mentoring and Coaching

  • One-on-one spiritual guidance and mentoring
  • Personal development and sovereignty coaching
  • Professional spiritual business guidance

Educational Programs and Courses

  • Online courses and certification programs delivered through MemberVault and other platforms
  • Masterclasses and workshops conducted via Zoom and Facebook Live
  • Group learning experiences and community programs including private Facebook groups
  • Digital resources, guides, and educational materials

Spellwork and Ritual Services

  • Vindicta spellwork (justice, protection, obsession, devotion, attraction, love, money, severance, and custom workings)
  • Curse and hex removal; retaliatory and corrective practices
  • Binding, containment, and boundary enforcement work
  • Cord cutting and energetic clearing
  • Protection rituals and cleansing work
  • Custom ritual work tailored to individual circumstances

Energetic and Spiritual Healing

  • Akashic Records sessions and healing
  • Verdant Starweaves® energetic healing
  • Reiki (Usui and Holy Fire® III)
  • Goddess rituals and deity work
  • Other energy-based modalities

And other spiritual services as offered.

All spiritual services are discretionary, symbolic practices operating within energetic and spiritual frameworks. No specific real-world outcomes, results, or changes to physical circumstances are guaranteed, warranted, or implied.

All services are provided for educational, entertainment, spiritual guidance, and personal development purposes only.

Nature and Scope of Spiritual Services

Discretionary and Subjective Services

All spiritual services—including but not limited to spellwork, divination, energetic healing, coaching, ritual work, and educational programs—are inherently discretionary, subjective, symbolic, and non-measurable in nature.

  • No specific outcomes, results, effects, or changes to physical circumstances are guaranteed, warranted, or implied
  • Services operate within spiritual, symbolic, and energetic frameworks that are not subject to empirical verification or objective measurement
  • Individual experiences and interpretations of services will vary significantly
  • Any language describing potential effects (including terms such as “healing,” “protection,” “guidance,” “insight,” “transformation,” “alignment,” “highest good,” “accuracy,” “justice,” “consequence,” or “self-correcting”) refers to spiritual and symbolic frameworks only and does not constitute promises of measurable real-world outcomes

Provider Authority and Spiritual Discernment

All Services Subject to Provider Discretion

All spiritual services are provided solely at the provider’s absolute discretion and, where applicable, following spiritual authorization.

General Service Principles:

  • The provider retains sole authority to determine appropriateness, timing, methodology, and scope of all services
  • The provider may decline, redirect, or modify any requested service based on spiritual guidance or professional judgment
  • Decisions regarding service delivery, modification, or refusal are final and not subject to appeal or dispute
  • Purchase of a service does not guarantee delivery in the exact form requested

Services Requiring Spiritual Authorization

Certain services—including but not limited to custom spellwork, advanced ritual work, and intensive healing sessions—require spiritual authorization before proceeding. For these services:

Workflow:

  • Clients purchase services prior to work commencing
  • Following purchase, clients submit detailed intake information via confidential form (where applicable)
  • The provider brings requests to aligned spirit guides for authorization and discernment
  • Spiritual guidance determines whether the work is appropriate, aligned, and able to proceed
  • If work is approved: Client is notified and service proceeds as purchased
  • If work is declined: Client receives immediate notification and full refund

Provider Discretion and Non-Obligation:

  • Purchase does not obligate the provider to perform requested work
  • Spiritual authorization is determined by the provider’s guidance, not client preference
  • The provider may decline any work without providing detailed justification
  • Decisions are final and not subject to dispute

Client Acknowledgment:

By purchasing any service, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Services may be subject to provider discretion and spiritual authorization
  • Payment does not guarantee delivery in the exact form requested
  • You accept the provider’s spiritual and professional discernment as final
  • For services requiring authorization: If work is declined, your sole remedy is the full refund provided
  • You waive claims beyond refunds expressly stated in the refund policy

Spiritual Service Framework

All spiritual services operate through spiritual frameworks, provider discernment, and intuitive guidance. This framework is explained to clients for educational and transparency purposes only and does not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or legally enforceable promise of specific outcomes.

Service Principles:

Our spiritual services are designed and delivered based on spiritual guidance, intuitive assessment, and professional discernment. This assessment accounts for factors including your wellbeing, context, spiritual readiness, and outcomes not visible to either party.

Client Understanding:

By engaging with any spiritual service, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All spiritual frameworks are concepts, not empirically verifiable mechanisms
  • Spiritual discernment is determined by the provider’s guidance, not client preference or expectation
  • The provider’s interpretation of spiritual guidance is final and not subject to dispute
  • Framework explanations are educational and do not create enforceable obligations
  • The provider is not liable for how services operate, unfold, or are experienced
  • No specific outcomes are guaranteed regardless of service design or methodology

No Warranty of Protection or Results:

While our services are designed with certain spiritual principles and intentions, the provider does not warrant or guarantee:

  • Protection from any specific consequences, outcomes, or experiences
  • Elimination of spiritual cost, karmic implications, or energetic effects
  • That services will function as described in all cases
  • Specific manifestations, effects, or results of any kind
  • Accuracy of insights, predictions, or guidance provided
  • That information received is objectively true or verifiable

Limitation of Liability:

The provider is not liable for any claims that:

  • Services failed to operate as described
  • Services failed to protect the client or produce desired outcomes
  • Outcomes were contrary to the client’s understanding of their “highest good” or best interest
  • Information, guidance, or insights were inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading
  • Services caused unintended consequences or unexpected effects

All spiritual service descriptions are offered as general principles subject to individual variation and spiritual interpretation.

Consultation and Service Performance

Paid consultations for any service—including but not limited to spellwork, energetic healing, or advisory services—are provided for assessment, discussion, and exploration purposes only.

  • Consultation does not constitute a commitment to perform the service discussed
  • The provider may determine, following consultation, that a service is not appropriate, aligned, or within scope
  • Refusal or modification of service following consultation does not constitute breach of contract
  • Clients acknowledge that consultation fees cover the provider’s time, expertise, and assessment, regardless of service outcome
  • Alternative approaches or referrals may be offered in cases where requested services are declined

Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk

By purchasing ANY of our services, you provide informed consent and acknowledge the following risks:

Spiritual and Energetic Risks:

  • Spiritual practices may produce unexpected, uncomfortable, or undesired effects
  • Energetic work may surface emotional material or create internal shifts
  • Results may manifest differently than anticipated or desired
  • Services may affect your energy, emotions, relationships, or circumstances in unforeseen ways
  • Insights or guidance may prove inaccurate, incomplete, or contrary to your expectations
  • Your interpretation of experiences may differ from intended or predicted outcomes

Uncertainty of Outcomes:

  • Spiritual work operates in realms beyond empirical verification
  • No specific timeline, manifestation, or result can be promised for any service
  • Your experience may differ significantly from others’ experiences or from descriptions provided
  • The provider cannot predict or control how services will unfold for you individually

Your Assumption of Risk:

You freely and voluntarily assume all risks associated with our services, including:

  • Risk that services produce no discernible effects
  • Risk that services produce effects contrary to your desires or expectations
  • Risk of emotional discomfort, spiritual challenge, or psychological distress
  • Risk that outcomes do not match your expectations or interpretations
  • Risk that your understanding of outcomes differs from spiritual discernment
  • Risk of receiving inaccurate, incomplete, or unhelpful information

Waiver of Claims:

By proceeding with purchase of any service, you waive any right to claim that:

  • You were not adequately informed of risks
  • You did not understand the nature of services
  • You relied on specific outcome promises or guarantees
  • You were misled about the certainty, accuracy, or nature of results
  • Services should have produced different outcomes
  • The provider should have known or disclosed information not provided

You affirm that you understand all spiritual services are experimental practices with inherently uncertain and unpredictable outcomes.

Non-Reliance and Personal Responsibility

Client Acknowledgement of Non-Reliance

By engaging with any of our services, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

  • You do not rely on these services as substitutes for physical safety measures, legal action, medical treatment, psychological care, financial advice, or crisis intervention
  • You understand that spiritual services do not create, influence, or guarantee real-world outcomes, legal protections, or enforceable changes to your circumstances
  • You retain full personal responsibility for all decisions, actions, and outcomes in your life
  • These services do not delegate or transfer responsibility for your wellbeing, safety, relationships, legal matters, health, or financial circumstances to the provider
  • You are solely responsible for taking appropriate real-world action to address any practical, legal, medical, financial, or safety concerns in your life

Real-World Action Requirement

You acknowledge that spiritual services are supplemental to—and not replacements for—concrete action in the physical world. Where circumstances require intervention, you agree to:

  • Seek appropriate professional assistance (legal, medical, psychological, financial, or otherwise)
  • Take personal action to address safety concerns, relationship issues, or practical challenges
  • Not substitute spiritual services for necessary real-world measures or professional care

Mental and Emotional Fitness

Client Affirmation

By engaging with our services, you affirm that:

  • You are emotionally stable and mentally fit to participate in spiritual, energetic, and introspective practices
  • You are responsible for your own mental and emotional wellbeing before, during, and after engaging with our services
  • You understand that spiritual work may surface emotional material and you are prepared to manage such experiences responsibly
  • You will seek appropriate professional mental health support if needed
  • You are not in acute psychological crisis or distress requiring immediate professional intervention

Provider Non-Responsibility

The provider is not responsible for:

  • Emotional reactions, psychological distress, or integration challenges arising from services
  • Pre-existing mental health conditions or vulnerabilities
  • Your capacity to process, integrate, or respond to spiritual content or experiences
  • Any decision you make regarding your mental health care or therapeutic needs

If you are currently experiencing mental health challenges, we strongly recommend engaging appropriate professional support alongside or instead of spiritual services.

No Third-Party Rights or Claims

Third-Party Exclusion

These Terms create rights and obligations solely between you (the client) and the provider. No third party has any rights, claims, or standing under this agreement.

  • Services are not designed, intended, or warranted to affect, harm, benefit, or influence any identifiable third party
  • Any language regarding justice, protection, containment, consequence, or similar concepts refers to spiritual and symbolic frameworks only
  • The provider does not verify, confirm, investigate, or adjudicate the accuracy of client narratives regarding third parties
  • No third party may bring claims against the provider based on services provided to you
  • You agree not to assert that services were intended to or did affect any third party in any legally cognizable manner

Client Narrative and Verification

You acknowledge that:

  • The provider relies on your representations regarding your circumstances
  • The provider does not independently verify facts, relationships, or situations you describe
  • You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of information you provide
  • The provider’s services are based on your subjective experience and perspective, not objective investigation

Program Timelines and Delivery Schedule

We are committed to delivering high-quality spiritual education that meets the evolving standards of the Nightshade Sanctum™. For this reason, some programs—particularly during their first live teaching cycle—may have flexible timelines.

Course content, class delivery, and support materials (such as manuals, recordings, and resources) may be created and released in real time. We reserve the right to extend program durations beyond originally projected timeframes in order to uphold the highest standards of teaching, spiritual integrity, and energetic alignment.

Additionally, live classes may occasionally be rescheduled with short notice due to unforeseen circumstances or energetic considerations. In such cases, reasonable efforts will be made to communicate changes in a timely manner and to provide recordings or alternative sessions where applicable.

By enrolling in our programs, you acknowledge and accept the fluid nature of our sacred work and understand that timelines may shift as part of the organic unfolding of our offerings.

Timeline Expectations in Promotional Materials

Any durations, timelines, or start/end dates shared in program descriptions, marketing emails, or promotional materials are indicative only and not contractually binding. All timelines are subject to adjustment in service of energetic alignment, content quality, and spiritual integrity.

First Round and Evolving Programs

By enrolling in the first round or early version of any newly offered program, you acknowledge that the program may be delivered in a dynamic and evolving format. These offerings are often created in real time, with classes, manuals, and materials developed as the journey unfolds. As such, delivery timelines may extend beyond initial projections to ensure high-quality, energetically aligned teachings.

We reserve the right to refine, restructure, or evolve the program content, delivery schedule, and format as needed. This flexibility is essential to maintain the high standards of the Nightshade Sanctum™ and to honor the creative and spiritual integrity of the work. Future versions of the same program may differ in structure, pace, and content.

Age Requirement

By accessing our websites, enrolling in our programs, or using our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. Our content is designed for adults, and participation is limited to those legally permitted to enter into binding contracts.

If we learn that a minor has enrolled under false pretenses, we reserve the right to terminate access and delete associated accounts.

Account Registration and Access

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use our services
  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate and current information during registration
  • Single User Access: Course and program access is for your personal use only and may not be shared
  • Account Termination: We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms

Payment Terms

Pricing and Payments

  • All prices are displayed in the currency specified at checkout
  • Payment is required before service delivery unless otherwise arranged
  • We accept payments via PayPal, Stripe, and buy-now-pay-later services such as Klarna
  • Prices are subject to change, but existing bookings honor the original price

Recurring Payments

  • Some services may involve recurring charges, which will be clearly disclosed
  • You can cancel recurring services according to the specific cancellation terms for each program
  • Refunds for recurring payments are subject to our refund policy below

Taxes

  • You are responsible for any applicable taxes in your jurisdiction
  • Prices may not include local taxes, duties, or fees

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Digital Courses and Programs

  • No Refund Policy: Due to the digital nature of our courses, all sales are final once access is granted
  • Technical Issues: If you experience technical difficulties accessing content, contact us for support
  • Exceptional Circumstances: Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary situations

Live Sessions and Consultations

  • 24-Hour Cancellation: Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before scheduled sessions
  • No-Show Policy: No refunds for missed appointments without proper cancellation
  • Rescheduling: Sessions may be rescheduled once without penalty if done within the cancellation window
  • Emergency Cancellations: We understand emergencies occur and will work with you on a case-by-case basis
  • No Refunds After Delivery: Once a session has occurred or content has been delivered, all sales are final
  • No Refunds for Dissatisfaction: No refunds for dissatisfaction with insights, guidance, predictions, information provided, or perceived lack of results
  • No Refunds Based on Claims of Inaccuracy: No refunds based on claims of inaccuracy, incompleteness, unhelpfulness, or ineffectiveness

Services Requiring Spiritual Authorization

This includes but is not limited to: custom spellwork (including Vindicta), advanced ritual work, intensive healing sessions, and other services where spiritual authorization is required.

Purchase and Approval Process:

  • These services are subject to spiritual authorization following intake submission
  • Purchases are made before work commences and before spiritual approval is confirmed
  • If work is spiritually approved and proceeds: All sales are final once work begins
  • If work is declined following spiritual review: Full refund is provided immediately

No Partial Refunds:

  • Once any service has been spiritually authorized and commenced, no refunds will be provided under any circumstances
  • Refunds are not provided based on client satisfaction, perceived outcomes, disagreement with results, or claims that services were ineffective
  • Refunds are not provided if client changes mind after service delivery has begun
  • Refunds are not provided for delayed results, lack of visible results, results contrary to client expectations, or claims of inaccuracy

Client’s Sole Remedy:

In cases where work is declined before delivery, the client’s sole and exclusive remedy is the full purchase price refund. Client waives any additional claims, damages, or remedies beyond this refund.

Risk Acknowledgment:

By purchasing services requiring spiritual authorization, you acknowledge that:

  • You accept the risk that work may be declined after purchase
  • You accept that spiritual authorization is required and not guaranteed
  • Your sole protection against declined work is the full refund policy
  • Once work begins, you have no right to refund regardless of outcomes, satisfaction, or perceived effectiveness

Masterclasses and Group Programs

  • Limited Refund Window: Refunds available within 7 days of purchase if no content has been accessed
  • Partial Completion: No partial refunds for partially completed programs
  • Program Changes: We reserve the right to modify program content or delivery methods

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

  • All course materials, videos, documents, graphics, logos, and content are our exclusive property
  • Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
  • You receive a limited, non-transferable license for personal use only

Permitted Use

  • You may access and use content for your personal educational purposes
  • You may take notes for personal reference
  • You may not record, copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission

Prohibited Activities

  • Sharing login credentials or course access with others
  • Recording live sessions without explicit permission
  • Reproducing or distributing course materials in any format
  • Using our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source materials

Prohibition on Generative Tool Training and Reproduction

  • You may not upload or input any of Zela Feraco’s materials (including PDFs, recordings, proprietary methods, rituals, and brand expressions) into AI platforms, machine learning models, or content generators without explicit written permission
  • This includes using Zela Feraco’s intellectual property to train AI systems or create derivative works for public or commercial use
  • Violation of this clause may result in immediate termination of access to all services and potential legal action for intellectual property infringement

Use of Materials and Recordings

  • All live sessions may be recorded for the benefit of participants and these recordings are the property of Zela Feraco
  • Recordings may not be shared, uploaded, or distributed outside the intended learning platform
  • Screenshots, replays, or excerpts from any live, recorded, or written content may not be shared outside the intended platform or learning context
  • Content is provided for your personal educational use within the program structure only
  • Participants found redistributing content without permission may be permanently removed and barred from future offerings
  • This includes sharing content in other online communities, social media platforms, or with individuals not enrolled in the specific program

Marketing and Testimonial Use

Content Usage Rights

By participating in our courses, programs, consultations, and community spaces, you grant us permission to use:

  • Written testimonials (e.g., feedback forms, email responses, comments in community groups, or private messages)
  • Screenshots of conversations, feedback, or public praise (with identifying details redacted when appropriate)
  • Video or audio clips from Zoom sessions, events, or interviews
  • Photos, user-submitted images, or group class recordings (with notice provided in advance when applicable)
  • General success stories or transformations attributed to your experience in our offerings

These materials may be used across all marketing channels, including websites, email newsletters, social media, digital ads, and promotional videos.

Consent and Respect

We commit to using all shared materials ethically, respectfully, and truthfully, in alignment with our values of empowerment, integrity, and transparency.

Your Privacy Options

You may:

  • Opt out of public sharing by emailing [email protected] before or during your participation
  • Request removal of content after publication (where feasible, unless already in published printed materials or advertisements)

Group Sessions and Public Events

By attending group programs, masterclasses, certification trainings, or free events, you acknowledge that portions may be recorded or photographed for internal or promotional purposes. If you’d like to remain off-camera, we will always provide guidance on how to participate privately.

Certification Programs

Graduates of our certification programs (e.g., Verdant Starweaves®, Akashic Records & Sacred Grove Mastery I, Akashic Goddess Journey™, etc.) may be featured in alumni spotlights, case studies, or marketing stories. We will never disclose sensitive client details or private content from within sacred spaces.

No Financial Compensation

By agreeing to these terms, you understand that the use of your testimonial or story does not entitle you to any financial compensation or royalties, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create (testimonials, assignments, posts)
  • By participating in our programs, you grant us permission to use your content for promotional purposes
  • We may feature your success stories, testimonials, and transformations in our marketing materials

Participant Submissions and Ownership

  • Any materials you create and submit during our programs (including but not limited to assignments, reflections, rituals, practices, and written content) remain your intellectual property
  • By submitting work within a program or community space, you grant us a non-exclusive license to review or provide feedback (where applicable), but we do not claim ownership over your materials, lineage, or ideas
  • We will never reproduce, publish, or share your submitted content without your explicit written permission
  • Your spiritual practices, personal insights, and creative work developed during our programs belong entirely to you

Freedom to Teach and Create

  • Participation in our programs does not limit your right to develop, teach, or share your own spiritual practices, rituals, courses, or professional offerings—now or in the future
  • We support the creative sovereignty of all participants and do not enforce non-compete agreements
  • You are welcome to grow your own body of work while honoring ethical and respectful conduct
  • Your spiritual evolution and professional development are encouraged and celebrated

User Conduct and Community Guidelines

Acceptable Behavior

  • Treat all participants and facilitators with respect and kindness
  • Maintain confidentiality of other participants’ personal information shared in group settings
  • Engage constructively in discussions and activities
  • Follow specific guidelines for each program or community space

Prohibited Conduct

  • Harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior toward any participant
  • Sharing inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
  • Spamming or excessive self-promotion in group spaces
  • Disrupting sessions or community discussions
  • Violating the privacy or confidentiality of other participants

Consequences

  • Violations may result in warnings, removal from specific programs, or complete account termination
  • No refunds will be provided for terminations due to policy violations

Protection of Community Integrity

Anti-Harassment and Reputation Protection

  • We reserve the right to protect the integrity and safety of our community
  • Any behavior—including public defamation, harassment, false accusations, or coordinated disruption—directed toward Zela Feraco, her business, or community members may result in removal from all platforms and legal follow-up if necessary
  • We respect constructive feedback and address legitimate concerns through appropriate channels, but we will not tolerate targeted hostility or misuse of spiritual community channels for personal attacks
  • This protection extends to all community members, creating a safe space for spiritual growth and learning
  • Violations of this policy may result in immediate termination of access to all services without refund

Constructive Resolution

  • We encourage open communication and will address concerns through direct, respectful dialogue
  • Formal complaint processes are available for serious issues that cannot be resolved through normal communication
  • Our goal is always to maintain the sacred nature of our learning community while protecting all participants

Public Figure & Brand Reputation Protection

  • As a public-facing educator, spiritual leader, and business owner, Zela Feraco reserves the right to protect her personal and professional reputation, including on social media and in public forums
  • Defamation, slander, libel, or misleading public claims made by program participants, clients, or third parties—whether verbal, written, or digital—may result in legal action, including but not limited to removal from all offerings without refund and pursuit of damages under Swiss civil law
  • This clause applies to current and former students, affiliates, and collaborators
  • We distinguish between legitimate feedback (which we welcome through appropriate channels) and malicious attacks designed to damage reputation or business standing
  • Public disputes or grievances should be addressed directly with us rather than being aired in public forums or social media platforms

Independent Participation

No Agency or Endorsement

  • Enrollment in any program or training offered through NightshadeSanctum.com, ZelaFeraco.com, or SkyGardenTarot.com does not imply certification, endorsement, or permission to represent our business or teachings in any official capacity
  • Students, clients, and participants may not claim affiliation, mentorship status, or authorization to speak on behalf of Zela Feraco or the Nightshade Sanctum without explicit written permission
  • Participation in our programs does not grant you the right to use our business names, branding, or proprietary methods in your own professional offerings
  • You may not present yourself as a graduate, certified practitioner, or official representative of our programs unless specifically authorized in writing

Name and Brand Usage

Participants, clients, and third parties may not use, reproduce, or present any of the following brand names, course titles, or certification marks in a way that implies endorsement, affiliation, partnership, or certification by Zela Feraco, the Nightshade Sanctum™, Zela Feraco Coaching™, or Sky Garden Tarot™ without prior written consent.

Protected names and trademarks include, but are not limited to:

  • Nightshade Sanctum™
  • Zela Feraco Coaching™
  • Sky Garden Tarot™
  • Verdant Starweaves®
  • Akashic Goddess Journey™
  • Goddess Radiance Sorcery
  • Goddess Radiance Spell
  • Dark Mystic™
  • Dark Mystic Awakening
  • Dark Mystic Arising
  • Mystic Priestess Arising
  • Witch Queen Rising
  • Cosmic Seer
  • Dark Oracle
  • Nocturne Magika
  • Shadow Weaving Alchemy
  • Sacred Mystery Circle
  • Live Enchantedly™

These names, titles, and expressions represent the intellectual property, branding, and original methodologies of Zela Feraco and may not be used for promotional, educational, or commercial purposes by anyone other than their creator, unless with written permission.

You may not use these terms in your advertising, social media, teaching, events, workshops, courses, books, or materials in a way that suggests endorsement or official association.

Any unauthorized or misleading use of these names may result in legal action, including but not limited to cease-and-desist orders, removal from programs, and restriction of future access to offerings.

Certification Scope and Replication Limitations

Certification through Zela Feraco and the Nightshade Sanctum™—including but not limited to:

  • Akashic Records & Sacred Grove Mastery I
  • Psychic and Mediumship Mastery I
  • Holy Fire® III Reiki I, II, and Master Teacher
  • Nightshade Sanctum Priestess I
  • Verdant Starweaves® I
  • Akashic Goddess Journey™

Grants you the right to use these modalities in your personal spiritual practice and professional client work, within the boundaries of your training and course content.

While systems such as Usui and Holy Fire® Reiki and the Akashic Records are publicly established, the teaching frameworks, delivery methods, language, structure, and learning materials used in our certification programs—including proprietary methodologies like Verdant Starweaves® and Akashic Goddess Journey™—are the exclusive intellectual property of Zela Feraco and the Nightshade Sanctum™.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, adapt, rebrand, or distribute our course materials
  • Create training programs, courses, or certifications based on our proprietary frameworks
  • Present our unique delivery or teaching methods as your own
  • Certify others in any of our spiritual education systems without explicit, written authorization

Violation of this clause may result in the revocation of your certification, legal action, or removal from all current and future offerings.

We reserve the right to protect our intellectual property while honoring the lineage and public domain status of certain systems.

If you wish to discuss official licensing or teaching pathways, please contact us directly.

We may offer official teacher-training or licensing pathways in the future; only those who complete these pathways with written authorization will be permitted to teach or certify others in our methods.

Current certifications do not automatically qualify participants for future teaching roles or licensing opportunities.

Ethical Use and Sacred Practice

  • All certified practitioners are expected to use their training ethically and with integrity in their personal practice and professional client work
  • When sharing general spiritual concepts or techniques learned (that are not proprietary), practitioners should acknowledge the lineage and sources of their knowledge where appropriate
  • We encourage all practitioners to uphold the sacredness of the spiritual practices taught and to approach their work with reverence, respect, and responsibility
  • Certified practitioners represent not only themselves but also the integrity of the training they received, and are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically
  • Any use of traditional spiritual practices should honor the cultural and spiritual lineages from which they originate

Trademark Notice

The following names and marks are trademarks of Zela Feraco Coaching and Nightshade Sanctum™:

  • Verdant Starweaves® (registered trademark)
  • Nightshade Sanctum™ (pending)
  • Zela Feraco™ (pending)
  • Akashic Goddess Journey™ (pending application)

These names, titles, and associated content are protected under national and international trademark laws. Unauthorized use, imitation, or reproduction of these marks—in whole or in part—is strictly prohibited.

Third-Party Modalities

  • While we teach established systems such as Usui Reiki, Holy Fire® Reiki, and Akashic Records—which are not our proprietary inventions—we deliver them through original frameworks, rituals, and learning formats created by Zela Feraco
  • These delivery methods remain the intellectual property of Zela Feraco and the Nightshade Sanctum™
  • You may not present our method of delivery or training as your own or replicate our structure under another brand
  • Our unique teaching approaches, course structures, and supplementary materials for these traditional systems are protected intellectual property, even when the underlying modalities are publicly available

Verification of Certification

  • Only individuals listed in our official certification database are recognized as certified practitioners of our modalities
  • Any misrepresentation of certification, status, or affiliation will be treated as fraud and addressed accordingly
  • We maintain records of all legitimate certifications and may verify practitioner status upon request
  • False claims of certification may result in legal action and public correction of misinformation

Affiliate & Referral Programs

  • We may occasionally offer referral incentives to individuals who direct others to our programs
  • Participation is subject to approval and proper registration of the referral
  • We reserve the right to determine referral eligibility, amounts, and payout timing
  • Abuse or misrepresentation of the referral system will result in disqualification and potential removal from all programs
  • Referral participants must comply with all terms of these Terms & Conditions and may not misrepresent our services or make unauthorized claims about outcomes
  • Referral relationships must be disclosed transparently to potential clients in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws

Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational, Spiritual, and Entertainment Purposes

All services are provided for educational, spiritual guidance, and entertainment purposes only.

  • Content is not intended as professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice
  • You should consult qualified professionals for specific health, mental health, legal, or financial concerns
  • Services are not substitutes for diagnosis, treatment, therapy, legal counsel, or financial planning

All Spiritual Services

All spiritual services—including but not limited to spellwork, tarot readings, astrology, Akashic Records, energy healing, coaching, and ritual work—are symbolic, subjective, spiritual, and non-measurable.

No Guarantees of Outcomes:

  • No physical, material, relationship, financial, legal, health, emotional, psychological, or circumstantial outcomes are guaranteed, warranted, or implied for any service
  • Services operate within spiritual and energetic frameworks that cannot be empirically verified or objectively measured
  • Effectiveness, accuracy, and helpfulness vary significantly by individual and are influenced by factors beyond the provider’s control
  • Individual experiences, interpretations, and results will differ substantially
  • Information, insights, predictions, and guidance may prove inaccurate, incomplete, unhelpful, or contrary to expectations

Language and Framework Limitations:

Language such as “healing,” “protection,” “guidance,” “insight,” “clarity,” “transformation,” “alignment,” “highest good,” “accuracy,” “truth,” “prediction,” “justice,” “consequence,” “obsession,” “devotion,” or any other descriptive terms describes spiritual concepts, symbolic frameworks, and energetic principles only. Such language does not:

  • Constitute promises of measurable real-world outcomes
  • Guarantee specific manifestations, results, or accuracy of information
  • Create legally enforceable obligations beyond service delivery as described
  • Warrant protection from any specific consequences or experiences
  • Promise intervention in physical, legal, medical, or material circumstances
  • Guarantee that information provided is objectively true or verifiable

Spiritual Framework Disclaimer:

References to any spiritual framework, methodology, system design, or approach—including but not limited to concepts like “self-correcting,” “built-in safeguards,” “highest good discernment,” “channeled guidance,” “intuitive accuracy,” or “spiritual protection”—are spiritual concepts provided for educational purposes. These descriptions:

  • Do not constitute warranties or guarantees of any kind
  • Do not promise protection from specific outcomes, consequences, or inaccuracies
  • Are subject to spiritual interpretation which varies individually
  • Do not create legally enforceable obligations regarding how services will function
  • Are not empirically verifiable claims subject to objective measurement
  • Do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or helpfulness of information provided

Non-Substitution for Real-World Action:

No spiritual service constitutes, replaces, or guarantees:

  • Legal action, law enforcement intervention, or court proceedings
  • Physical safety measures, security systems, or protective equipment
  • Medical treatment, diagnosis, therapy, or mental health care
  • Financial advice, planning, debt resolution, or material prosperity
  • Relationship counseling, mediation, or interpersonal conflict resolution
  • Professional advice of any kind

Client Responsibility:

You remain solely responsible for all real-world actions, decisions, and protective measures in your life. Spiritual services are supplemental to—never replacements for—concrete action in the physical world and professional advice.

Divination and Predictive Services:

Tarot readings, oracle readings, astrology services, and other predictive or divination services are provided for entertainment, self-reflection, and spiritual exploration purposes.

  • Results and insights are subjective, symbolic, and interpretive in nature
  • No predictions, outcomes, or future events are guaranteed, warranted, or implied
  • We do not claim to predict the future, provide absolute answers, or guarantee specific life outcomes
  • You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions based on any guidance received
  • Divination and spiritual guidance reflect possibilities and perspectives, not certainties

Public Persona and Professional Boundaries

  • All spiritual guidance, teachings, and content are based on personal spiritual beliefs and experiences
  • Our offerings are not intended to replace professional legal, medical, psychological, or financial services
  • Opinions expressed on social media, in courses, or during sessions are personal perspectives meant for spiritual guidance and educational purposes only
  • We strongly recommend consulting qualified professionals for specific health, mental health, legal, or financial concerns
  • Any spiritual insights or guidance received should be considered as one perspective among many in your decision-making process

No Guarantees

  • We cannot guarantee specific results, outcomes, or transformations from our programs or services
  • Success depends on individual effort, circumstances, application of teachings, and factors beyond our control
  • Personal development, spiritual growth, and life circumstances vary significantly among individuals
  • No warranty is provided regarding the effectiveness, accuracy, or applicability of any spiritual service or teaching
  • Your use of services and application of teachings is entirely at your own risk and discretion

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that we shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our websites, services, programs, courses, or content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service or program giving rise to the claim.

You acknowledge that all spiritual services—including education, coaching, energetic practices, spellwork, divination, readings, healing, and consultations—are inherently personal, subjective, and symbolic in nature, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed. You agree to assume full responsibility for your participation and any decisions you make based on our services, and you release us from any and all liability for your results, wellbeing, or circumstances arising from such participation.

This limitation applies to damages arising from:

  • Loss of income, business, or reputation
  • Psychological or emotional distress
  • Delays, changes, or discontinuation of services
  • Platform outages or technological issues
  • Disagreements or interactions with other participants or staff
  • Alleged misrepresentation of results, expectations, scope, or capabilities
  • Any claims by third parties related to services provided to you
  • Outcomes or lack of outcomes from any spiritual service
  • Inaccuracy, incompleteness, or unhelpfulness of information, guidance, insights, or predictions
  • Service refusals, modifications, or provider discretion in declining or altering work
  • Claims that services failed to produce expected results or caused unintended effects

All Services – Specific Limitations:

You expressly acknowledge and agree that the provider shall not be liable for any claims arising from or related to ANY spiritual service, including but not limited to claims that:

  • Services failed to produce expected or desired results
  • Any described system, framework, or methodology failed to operate as described
  • Outcomes were contrary to your understanding of your “highest good,” best interest, or expectations
  • Services caused unintended consequences, unexpected effects, or harm
  • Information, insights, guidance, or predictions were inaccurate, incomplete, or unhelpful
  • Services should have been delivered differently or declined entirely
  • Provider authorization or spiritual guidance was wrongly applied
  • Framework descriptions were misleading, inaccurate, or incomplete
  • Stated protections, safeguards, or methodologies failed to function
  • Third parties were affected in ways contrary to your intentions or expectations
  • Spiritual, karmic, energetic, or other consequences resulted from services
  • You relied on information or guidance that proved inaccurate

Your sole remedy for any dissatisfaction with services is limited to refunds expressly stated in our refund policy. For services where no refund is provided once delivery begins, you waive all claims and remedies beyond those expressly stated in these Terms.

By engaging with our services, you expressly waive any right to bring legal claims for damages that exceed the amount paid for the specific service.

Commitment to Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination

We are committed to holding inclusive, respectful, and affirming spaces for all participants. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusionary behavior of any kind will not be tolerated in any of our programs, communities, or events.

We explicitly welcome and celebrate:

  • People of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds
  • LGBTQIA+ individuals of all identities and expressions
  • People of all spiritual paths or religious traditions—or none at all
  • Neurodivergent individuals, trauma survivors, and people with disabilities
  • People committed to ethical lifestyles such as veganism and environmentalism
  • People with diverse family structures, relationship styles, and lived experiences

You are sacred and sovereign here. Anyone who violates this standard of community care may be removed from our spaces without refund or warning.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability and Technical Requirements

Service Delivery

  • Services are delivered through various platforms including MemberVault, Zoom, and social media
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary technology and internet access
  • We strive for reliable service delivery but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access

Technical Support

  • We provide reasonable technical support for accessing our services
  • Support is available via email during business hours
  • We are not responsible for technical issues with third-party platforms

Platform Dependencies

  • Some services rely on third-party platforms (Zoom, Facebook, etc.)
  • Service availability may be affected by third-party platform issues
  • We will provide alternative access methods when possible

Modifications to Services and Terms

Service Changes

  • We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue services at any time
  • We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes to ongoing programs
  • Price changes will not affect existing bookings but may apply to future purchases

Terms Updates

  • These Terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements
  • Updated Terms will be posted on our websites with a new effective date
  • Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated Terms
  • Significant changes will be communicated via email when possible

Termination

Your Right to Terminate

  • You may stop using our services at any time
  • Refunds are subject to our refund policy outlined above
  • You remain responsible for any outstanding payments

Our Right to Terminate

  • We may terminate your access for violations of these Terms
  • We may suspend or terminate services for non-payment
  • We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at our discretion

Effect of Termination

  • Upon termination, your right to access services immediately ceases
  • You must stop using any downloaded materials or content
  • Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination, including intellectual property protections, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution clauses

International Users and Governing Law

Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by Swiss law
  • Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Zürich, Switzerland
  • If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect

International Compliance

  • Users outside Switzerland are responsible for compliance with their local laws
  • Some services may not be available in all jurisdictions
  • Currency conversions and international fees may apply

Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, internet outages, or global pandemics affecting service delivery.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our services. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Location: Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

These Terms & Conditions were last updated on 1 January 2026. Please review these terms periodically as your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.