TERMS AND CONDITIONS
When you purchase a reading (of any kind), or a meetup, you are accepting the below terms and conditions. A “meetup” is defined here as any type of tarot class, event, gathering, or party. The terms state my policies and also, affirm your consent to experience a tarot reading or meetup within the terms outlined.
POLICIES
- Often times I am booked and people are waiting for readings and meetup registration. As such, I have a strict cancellation policy. Refunds for cancellation of a reading or meetup booking are given if 48-hours notice is given before the start time. After 48 hours, the cost is withheld.
- There are no refunds if you are unhappy with the services I provide. Read through my information to make sure I am a good fit before you purchase a reading or meetup. You are also welcome to contact me, after reading my FAQ, if you have any questions about what I provide during a reading or meetup.
- No show/No call/Reschedules: I reserve the right to decline rescheduling with clients who do not show up or who reschedule multiple times. My time is precious and yours is too.
- I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason whatsoever.
- Persons under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied in a private session by an adult.
CONSENT FORM
My Practice
Hello, my name is Rebecca Schoenecker and I am a Spiritual Advisor who works under the name Laughing Eye Weeping Eye. My work involves meeting with clients and using various tools to help them reflect/gain insight into their past, present, and future. While Tarot Cards are the primary tool used, other modalities may also be incorporated, at Rebecca’s discretion. These modalities may be (but are not limited to) the following: Rune Reading, Tea Leaf Reading, Aura Reading, Clairvoyant Reading, Guided Imagery, Energy Healing, Life Coaching, Spiritual Counseling, Mediumship, Dream Interpretation, Symbol Interpretation, and Astrology.
Spiritual Advising and the above modalities are not based on any scientific findings. Tarot readings are for entertainment purposes only. Tarot meet-ups, classes, and all tarot and/pr psychic events are also for entertainment purposes only.
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Description of a reading/session
Sessions take place in-person, via phone, via IM chat, or via zoom. Readings may also take place over another format or platform not listed here. I cannot guarantee that technology works seamlessly during a session. I will do my best to make adjustments if issues arise (for example, issues with video sessions would mean moving the session to phone). Refunds will not be provided if the format of the session is changed unexpectedly.
I cannot guarantee security and privacy of a session happening over phone, email, or any digital platform. Spying, hacking, or privacy issues are beyond my control.
Sessions often begin with a meditation or grounding practice. There is also discussion about the scope of the reading and the topics the client wishes to explore during the session (additional topics, whether or not discussed beforehand, may also come up during the reading). Tarot Cards are then shuffled (and other modalities used) and spread out to begin a discussion, and to engage with/explore aspects of the clients’ life.
These discussions may also include other people (or entities) that the client may know or not know. Discussion also includes looking at the client’s past, present, and future; predictions about the future may be made but are not guaranteed to be accurate, given the nature of free will. A session may last a few minutes (at events) to one or more hours during a private meeting. Sessions may be terminated or ended by the client or myself at any time. A refund will not be provided if a client decides to terminate a session or is unhappy with the services provided.
A reading/session may include typed and written notes or audio/video recordings of the event. These are sent to the client’s email. Privacy or access to your (and my own) email cannot be 100% guaranteed. Additionally, I cannot account for incorrect email addresses given or information sent to an incorrect email address. A client may choose to waive this part of the service if they so choose.
While a clients’ overall health may be explored in the reading, I cannot diagnose or treat disease and I am not a physician. These sessions are not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment from a qualified health practitioner for illnesses, injuries, or other medical conditions. My services are not licensed by the state of Illinois.
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Description of a meetup/event
Meetups can take place in person, via phone, IM chat, or via a digital platform. All of the information and policies outlined under the previous “Description of a reading/session” apply to meetups and events.
Meetups often include many people receiving readings, people participating in the process of reading tarot cards, or exploring a variety of spiritual techniques or modalities. Oftentimes, participants share private information and experiences. These experiences can be personally triggering. I am not liable for the monitoring or impacts of any such triggering information shared, nor am I responsible for resolving, or following up with anyone who appears to be in distress.
I encourage participants in meetups to hold all information shared by participants as private. However, I am not liable or responsible for personal information shared outside of the group.
Clients who book a meetup for their own group are held responsible for sharing my practice information as well as my policies, privacy and consent information. If any participant holds claim to concerns about my services or issues arising therefrom, this liability is taken by the client in charge of booking the event. I am waived from liability for any and all claims arising from any meetup event or booking of any kind.
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Client Responsibility
I am not responsible for the decisions clients make following a reading or meetup, or the actions/events that happens in the clients’ life following a reading or meetup. I cannot control how clients interpret and/or act on the information I share. Clients are also responsible for seeking out any resources they need, medical or otherwise; I am not responsible or liable for advice given during a reading or the topics discussed, nor am I required to provide referral information to any clients who may express interest in a service or resource other than what I provide. If a referral is provided by me, I am not liable for the credibility of that referral.
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My Training and Experience
I have been serving others as a Spiritual Advisor since 2011. My training comes from a variety of experiences. In 2018 and 2019, I attended the global tarot readers studio conference, held by the NY based Reader’s Studio/Reader’s School. At these conferences, I studied under tarot masters Rachel Pollack, Mary Greer, Benebell Wen, Ethony, and more. At these conferences I received certificates of advanced tarot training.
I also hold certification through the Tarosophy foundation for tarot readers (2018). Previous to this, I studied using authors’ works well known and respected within the tarot community. I also have experience in motivational communication, which I acquired during my 4+ years as an Academic Advisor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In this position I was assisting students in a role that was akin to social work. My education includes a BFA (2002) and MFA in the visual arts (2008). As an artist, an understanding of symbols and visual meaning has been hugely beneficial to my work as a tarot professional. I am an Ordained Minister through the Universal Life Church. However it should again be noted that my services are not licensed by the state of Illinois, or by any other organization.
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Confidentiality and Client Rights
Your name and all personally identifiable information is kept confidential by me, however given that messages and communication of session topics can occur during email, video, text, or phone calls, it should be noted that I cannot guarantee security over these outlets.
Clients’ personal information from readings and meetups (personal information may include any writing, photos, or recordings) is stored in email, on my computer and digital devices, and in web-based applications such as Notability, Evernote and Zoom.
You may request that I delete your personal information, emails, or anything related to your session or meetup at any time. Requests for this must be received in writing and reasonable notice given for all files to be found and deleted.
There may be times when your information is released:
– I may release information if subpoenaed or otherwise legally obligated or reasonably allowed to do so (including circumstances where there is clear and imminent danger to yourself or another person).
– Your confidentiality is always subject to the usual exclusions dictated by state and federal laws and regulations.
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Acknowledgement, Consent, Client Privacy Rights
I have read and understand the above disclosure regarding the nature of services offered by Rebecca Schoenecker/Laughing Eye Weeping Eye. I understand that she is not a licensed physician and that her services are not licensed by the state of Illinois, by the city of Chicago, or Cook County. I understand it is my responsibility to maintain a relationship for myself with a medical doctor or other resources, if I so desire or need. I further understand that the above named is not trained to diagnose illness, make recommendations involving pharmaceutical drugs or surgery, or handle medical emergencies.
I have read and understand the above disclosure regarding privacy policies and confidentiality, and that experiences during these sessions are confidential as outlined in this consent, but that they are subject to the usual exceptions governed by laws of the State of Illinois and other federal laws and regulations.
Except in the case of gross negligence or malpractice, I or my representative(s) agree to full release and hold harmless Rebecca Schoenecker, Laughing Eye Weeping Eye, from and against any and all claims or liability of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in connection with my session(s).
If I have questions or concerns about the above (or anything else related to Rebecca’s services), I will have contacted Rebecca with those concerns prior to booking a reading or meetup. In purchasing any services, I fully consent to use the services offered by Rebecca Schoenecker (Laughing Eye Weeping Eye) and my booking acts as a signature in agreement.