Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“Client”, “Participant”, or “User”) and Nikolai Afanasev (“Practitioner”, “we”, or “us”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using this website or engaging our services.

2. Scope of Services & Offerings

Nikolai Afanasev provides holistic educational, coaching, and performing arts facilitation, including:

• Individual Performance & Voice Coaching: Private mentorship sessions for actors, educators, and leaders focusing on presence, vocal freedom, and authentic expression.
• Yoga & Mindfulness Instruction: Private and group yoga practices, breathwork, and meditation designed to enhance nervous system regulation and physical vitality.
• Organizational Programs & Residencies: Tailored multi-week workshops, social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula, and communication retreats for schools, non-profits, healthcare organizations, and corporate teams.

3. Educational & Coaching Disclaimer

While Nikolai holds a Master of Education in holistic curriculum and pedagogy and pursues advanced graduate study in drama therapy and counselling, services provided through this website do not replace licensed psychiatric medical treatment. If you are experiencing an acute mental health emergency or crisis, please contact your local emergency services (such as 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Canada and the US, or Kids Help Phone).

4. Inquiries, Bookings & Scheduling

• Inquiry Submission: Submitting a booking or inquiry form through our website constitutes a formal request for availability and does not automatically obligate either party to an engagement until dates, format, and fees are mutually confirmed.
• Session Formats: Sessions may be conducted In-Person (at designated studio spaces in Montreal, QC or Toronto, ON, or on-site at client organization facilities) or Online (via high-definition video conferencing such as Zoom).
• Fees & Currency: All listed fees are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD) unless explicitly agreed upon in writing otherwise.

5. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

We respect your time and ask that you respect our scheduling commitments:

• Individual Sessions (1-on-1): A minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice is required to cancel or reschedule a confirmed private session. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged the full session rate.
• Organizational Workshops & Residencies: Group bookings and multi-week school/organization residencies are governed by the specific terms and deposit schedules outlined in the customized organizational agreement.
• Practitioner Rescheduling: In the rare event that Nikolai must reschedule due to illness or emergency, you will be offered an immediate reschedule or full credit toward future sessions.

6. Client Responsibilities & Code of Conduct

• Physical Readiness: For yoga, movement, and physical theatre sessions, clients confirm they are in adequate physical health to participate safely and agree to listen to their own bodily limits.
• Safe & Respectful Space: All sessions—whether 1-on-1 coaching or group workshops—are dedicated to psychological safety, mutual respect, and confidentiality. Harassment, discrimination, or abusive conduct of any kind will result in immediate termination of the session without refund.

7. Intellectual Property & Materials

All website content, custom curricula, workshop handouts, original exercises, articles, photography, audio guides, and branding materials are the exclusive intellectual property of Nikolai Afanasev and are protected under Canadian and international copyright laws.

Materials provided during coaching or workshops are intended solely for the client’s individual or internal organizational use. No materials may be copied, published, redistributed, or exploited commercially without prior written authorization.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, Nikolai Afanasev shall not be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this website, online booking system, or participation in any coaching or movement program. In all cases, aggregate liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific service in dispute.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Montreal, Quebec or Toronto, Ontario.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries, booking confirmations, or clarifications regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact: