The Gentle Path Inward™
Last updated: 7 October 2026
Welcome to The Gentle Path Inward™.
These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of this website and, where relevant, to services, courses, programs, workshops, resources and products provided directly by The Gentle Path Inward™.
By using this website, making a booking or purchasing a product or service from The Gentle Path Inward™, you agree to these Terms and Conditions together with any additional terms provided to you for a particular service, course, event or corporate engagement.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded, including rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
1. About The Gentle Path Inward™
The Gentle Path Inward™ is operated by Alison Deacon in Victoria, Australia.
Services and resources may include:
- Root Cause Therapy;
- meditation and mindfulness education;
- individual wellbeing services;
- courses and group programs;
- workshops and events;
- corporate wellbeing programs;
- books, journals and digital resources; and
- other related educational and wellbeing services.
2. Website Information
Information provided on this website is intended to provide general information about The Gentle Path Inward™, its services and related wellbeing topics.
We take reasonable care to keep information accurate and current. However, website content may be updated from time to time and should not be relied upon as personalised medical, psychological, legal, financial or other professional advice.
3. Wellbeing and Therapy Services
The Gentle Path Inward™ provides complementary wellbeing and educational services.
Root Cause Therapy, meditation, mindfulness and other wellbeing services are not intended to replace medical care, psychological or psychiatric treatment, diagnosis, medication or other services provided by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
You are responsible for deciding whether a service is appropriate for you and for providing information reasonably required to deliver the service safely and appropriately.
If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Further information is provided in our Disclaimer.
4. No Guaranteed Outcomes
Every person and organisation is different, and individual experiences and outcomes vary.
While The Gentle Path Inward™ aims to provide services professionally, thoughtfully and with appropriate care, no particular therapeutic, wellbeing, personal, professional or organisational outcome can be guaranteed.
Testimonials and examples appearing on the website reflect individual experiences and should not be interpreted as a promise that another person will experience the same results.
Nothing in this section limits rights or guarantees that apply under Australian Consumer Law.
5. Bookings and Appointments
Bookings are subject to availability and are confirmed through the relevant booking process.
You are responsible for providing accurate contact and booking information and for attending appointments at the agreed time.
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide as much notice as possible.
Individual appointments cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice may generally be rescheduled without a cancellation fee.
Late cancellations and missed appointments may incur a fee or, for prepaid packages, may be treated as a used session.
Full details are provided in our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
6. Packages
Some services may be offered as multi-session packages.
Details including the number of sessions, price and any relevant package conditions will be provided when the package is purchased.
Sessions within a package are intended for the person who purchased or was nominated for the package and cannot ordinarily be transferred to another person unless agreed in advance.
Refunds or credits for unused package sessions are handled in accordance with our Refund & Cancellation Policy and applicable Australian Consumer Law.
7. Courses, Workshops and Events
Course, workshop and event details — including dates, delivery format, inclusions and pricing — will be provided on the relevant booking or information page.
You are responsible for ensuring that you are available to participate and have any technology reasonably required for online delivery.
Where recordings or course materials are provided, access arrangements may vary between programs and will be explained as part of the relevant offering.
The Gentle Path Inward™ may make reasonable changes to scheduling, delivery methods or program content where necessary. If a material change significantly affects your purchase, we will provide appropriate options having regard to the circumstances and applicable consumer rights.
8. Corporate Services
Corporate wellbeing programs, workshops and related services may be subject to a separate proposal, quotation or service agreement.
That document may specify matters such as:
- program scope and inclusions;
- pricing and payment arrangements;
- participant numbers;
- delivery format;
- venue and travel arrangements;
- cancellation or rescheduling terms; and
- responsibilities of each party.
Where there is an inconsistency between these website Terms and a separately agreed corporate service agreement, the specifically agreed terms will apply to that engagement, subject to applicable law.
9. Prices and Payment
Prices displayed on this website are in Australian dollars (AUD) unless otherwise stated.
Prices, programs and offerings may change from time to time. Any change will not alter the price of a purchase already completed unless you agree to the change or the law otherwise permits it.
Payment may be processed through third-party payment providers.
You are responsible for ensuring that payment and billing information supplied is accurate.
10. Refunds and Cancellations
Refunds, cancellations, transfers and rescheduling are governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy and applicable Australian Consumer Law.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify consumer guarantees or other rights that cannot legally be excluded.
11. Books and Physical Products
Books and other physical products may be sold directly by The Gentle Path Inward™ or through third-party retailers or platforms.
Where you purchase from a third party, that provider’s transaction, delivery and account terms may also apply.
Products supplied directly by The Gentle Path Inward™ are subject to applicable Australian Consumer Law guarantees.
12. Digital Products and Course Materials
Digital resources, recordings, workbooks, downloads and course materials are provided for your personal use unless otherwise expressly stated.
Purchasing or receiving access to material does not transfer ownership of the intellectual property contained in it.
You must not reproduce, distribute, sell, publish, upload, share or commercially exploit protected materials without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
13. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, website content and original materials created by The Gentle Path Inward™ — including written content, course materials, meditation recordings, graphics, worksheets, resources and branding — are owned by or licensed to The Gentle Path Inward™ and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
The Gentle Path Inward™ name and associated branding must not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, affiliation or permission where none has been given.
Third-party names, trademarks, images and materials remain the property of their respective owners.
14. Acceptable Use of the Website
You agree not to use this website:
- for unlawful or fraudulent purposes;
- to interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- to attempt unauthorised access to website systems or information;
- to distribute malicious software or harmful material;
- to infringe another person’s rights; or
- to copy or commercially exploit protected content without permission.
We may take reasonable steps to protect the website, its users and our intellectual property where misuse occurs.
15. Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites, booking systems, payment processors, retailers, event platforms or other external services.
These services operate independently and may have their own terms, privacy policies and practices.
The inclusion of a link does not necessarily mean that The Gentle Path Inward™ controls or endorses all information or practices of the external provider.
16. Privacy
Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Some services may require the collection of sensitive or health information. Additional consent or intake information may be requested where appropriate.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected.
17. Safety and Emergencies
The Gentle Path Inward™ does not provide an emergency or crisis response service.
If you require urgent medical or mental health assistance, please contact an appropriate emergency or crisis service.
In Australia, call 000 where there is an immediate threat to life or safety.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Gentle Path Inward™ is not responsible for loss arising solely from reliance on general website information as a substitute for personalised professional advice, or from circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy under the Australian Consumer Law or any other right that cannot lawfully be excluded.
19. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website, business practices or legal obligations.
The current version will be published on this website with the date of the latest update.
Changes will apply prospectively and will not remove rights or obligations already accrued under an existing agreement unless agreed or permitted by law.
20. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, and applicable Commonwealth laws.
Nothing in this section limits any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection legislation.
21. Contact
Questions about these Terms and Conditions can be directed to:
The Gentle Path Inward™
Alison Deacon
Email: info@thegentlepathinward.com.au
Website: thegentlepathinward.com.au