Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last Updated: 21 May 2025
Welcome to https://healingartscontrada.com (the “Site”), operated by Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site and our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site or services.
1. Purpose of the Site
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada has provided complementary and alternative medical and healing services to patients worldwide for over 25 years.
2. Professional Qualifications and Scope of Practice
Joseph Michael Contrada is a healer and teacher with decades of experience, as well as a licensed German Heilpraktiker (Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioner), which authorizes him to:
- Diagnose and treat physical diseases and psychological disorders
- Deliver therapeutic interventions grounded in both traditional and esoteric healing disciplines
- Integrate diverse systems of knowledge, including traditional medical systems — Indian (Ayurveda), Chinese (TCM) and Western esoteric, as well as Anthroposophic Medicine.
3. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Site:
- In violation of any applicable local, national, or international law
- To transmit or procure the sending of spam or malicious content
- To upload viruses or disruptive technologies
- To attempt unauthorized access to the Site or related systems
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including but not limited to text, images, logos, videos, and course materials—is the intellectual property of Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada or its content providers. No portion of this material may be copied, reproduced, or reused without express written permission.
5. Consultations and Therapeutic Services
Services offered may include:
- Individual diagnosis and treatment of physical and psychological conditions
- Recommendations involving natural and alchemical medicines, lifestyle changes, or spiritual practices
- Energy-based or esoteric therapeutic interventions
These services are intended to complement, not replace, appropriate conventional medical care.
6. Payment and Refund Policy
All service fees are due upon booking, unless otherwise arranged. Payments are processed via secure third-party platforms. Refunds are not guaranteed and are issued only in cases of cancellation with 48-hour notice, or under exceptional circumstances at our discretion.
7. Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs the use of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other international privacy laws.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites for educational or reference purposes. We assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Healing Arts Contrada disclaims all liability for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use—or inability to use—the Site or services. Therapeutic outcomes are not guaranteed and may vary by individual.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada and its representatives from any claims or liabilities arising from your use of the Site or services, including but not limited to breaches of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any legal disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Hamburg, Germany, unless a different jurisdiction is required by mandatory law.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Heilpraxis Contrada | Healing Arts Contrada
Email: healingartscontrada@proton.me
Postal Address: Narzissenweg 53C, 21218 Seevetal, Germany