Updated: November 2025

Adapt Practitioner Training Program

Welcome to the Adapt Practitioner Training Program (the “Program”), offered by Kresser Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before enrolling. By enrolling in the Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our [Privacy Policy], and the [Kresser Institute Terms of Service].

1. Payment Terms

You agree to provide a valid credit card to pay for the Program in full (including all applicable sales and other taxes or fees).

If you have selected a monthly payment plan, your credit card will be billed every 30 days after enrollment for a total of 12 payments. You agree to keep your credit card information current and valid for the duration of your payment plan..

If a payment is declined, our billing system will retry several times. After the final failed attempt, your account will be marked“delinquent,” and access to the Program will be suspended until payment is made in full and your account is reinstated to “active” status. 

If your account remains delinquent for more than sixty (60) days, Kresser Institute reserves the right to refer the unpaid balance to a collections agency and/or report it to a credit bureau at our discretion.

Enrollment in the Program constitutes a binding agreement to pay the full tuition. If you are on a payment plan, you are contractually obligated to complete all payments in full, regardless of your completion status, unless a refund is granted under our Refund Policy.If you need assistance updating your billing information, please contact support@kresserinstitute.com.

2. Refund Policy

We want you to feel confident in your purchase. Because this is a digital, informational product delivered with instant access, the program is available to you immediately upon purchase. For this reason, we offer a 7-day refund window.

Refund Eligibility

You are eligible for a full refund if:

  • Your request is submitted within 7 days of purchase, and
  • You have accessed less than 30% of the course or downloadable materials.

Refunds will not be granted after:

  • 7 days have passed from the time of purchase, or
  • You have accessed 30% or more of the content.

How to Request a Refund

To request a refund, email us at support@kresserinstitute.com with:

  1. Your full name
  2. The email address used at checkout
  3. A brief note stating that you are requesting a refund

If your request meets the criteria above, your refund will be processed within 3–5 business days.

All Sales Final After 7 Days

After the 7-day period, all sales are considered final. Because this is a digital product with immediate access to proprietary educational materials, no exceptions will be made beyond this window.

Hardship Deferment Policy

Enrollment in the course is non-transferable and may not be postponed to a future cohort. However, deferments may be granted at our sole discretion for extraordinary circumstances (e.g., death of an immediate family member or severe illness).

Deferments are not guaranteed, but may be petitioned. 

  • A $450 deferment fee is required upon submitting your request.
  • If denied, the fee will be refunded.
  • If approved, your course access will be temporarily suspended. However, your payment plan will continue as scheduled.
  • Students must remain current on all tuition payments during the deferment period unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • The deferment period may not exceed 12 months.
  • Upon return, you will rejoin the current course version; no tuition discounts or refunds will be provided for course changes or updates.If there is an increase in tuition, the difference will be due at the time of the tuition increase or when you rejoin the program.

3. Removal from the program

Kresser Institute reserves the right to  dismiss a student from the Program without a refund for violating the Adapt Code of Conduct or other policies. In particular, violations of Section 1.5, are grounds for immediate dismissal. Other violations will start with warnings, as outlined in Section 4, but may progress to dismissal if the behavior does not improve.

4. Registration Acknowledgments

By completing registration, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • The information you provided regarding your education, training, and experience is true and accurate.
  • You have reviewed Program eligibility criteria and understand what the Program prepares participants to do.
  • You are either a credentialed healthcare practitioner in private practice or in the employ of another professional or have a combination of training and experience that qualifies you for this program. You understand that this program is not intended to enable or authorize you to start a business.
  • The Adapt Practitioner Training Program is not a substitute for formal medical education, training, certification, accreditation, or licensing.
  • Completion does not authorize you to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or engage in activities beyond your professional licensure.
  • Enrollment is non-transferable and cannot be deferred except under the Hardship Deferment Policy.
  • By enrolling in the Program, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions.

5. Remote Testing Policy

Remote testing allows for secure evaluation through approved third-party proctoring services. 

  • You must complete a system check and identity verification prior to the exam.
  • The proctoring company may monitor your computer, webcam, microphone, and activity.
  • Violations (e.g., use of devices, communication with others, accessing external sites) will result in revocation of a passing score or further disciplinary action.
  • You must ensure a stable internet connection of at least 1.5 Mbps upload speed.

6. Adapt Practitioner Alumni Membership

Refund and Cancellation

Annual Alumni Memberships automatically renew each year. You will receive email notice prior to renewal and may cancel at any time by contacting support@kresserinstitute.com.

  • No refunds are offered for Alumni Memberships. 
  • Cancellation terminates access at the end of the current term.
  • Upon cancellation or expiration of the alumni membership, you will no longer have access to the Program or community forum. We encourage you to download program material prior to cancelling your membership.
  • A valid Alumni Membership is required to maintain certification
  • If you allow your alumni membership to lapse, your certification will be suspended until you renew.

Please also review the Kresser Institute’s Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

7. Certification Terms and Conditions 

  • You must maintain an active healthcare license to be eligible for and maintain FMP-AC certification. Should your license lapse, you are responsible for notifying Kresser Institute, and your certification status will change in the Adapt Practitioner Directory.
  • You must maintain an Adapt Alumni Membership to be eligible for and maintain FMP-AC certification. If your Adapt Alumni membership lapses, your certification status will be changed in the Adapt Practitioner Directory.
  • If your certification lapses, you must remove the  designation, badge, and mention from all professional materials within 30 days. 
  • To reinstate an expired certification, you must reactivate your healthcare license and/or Adapt Alumni Membership, pay a $50 administrative fee, and reapply for certification. You will be required to review content updates that have occurred since your Alumni Membership lapsed and pass any updated quizzes.
  • You must apply for certification within two years of your course start date.
  • Kresser Institute maintains strict confidentiality regarding exam outcomes.
  • Certified practitioners must adhere to both the Adapt Code of Conduct and the professional Code of Ethics required by their healthcare license. Any violation of these codes must be reported to Kresser Institute. Kresser Institute reserves the right to suspend or revoke certification in cases where ethics violations have been verified.
  • The Certification Exam fee ($495) is non-refundable. If you fail, one retake is available for $395.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All course content—including text, videos, graphics, assessments, handouts, and other materials—is the intellectual property of Kresser Institute.

You may not reproduce, distribute, share, record, or sell any portion of the Program without written permission. Unauthorized use constitutes a violation of copyright law and may result in dismissal or legal action.

9. No Medical or Professional Advice

The Program and all related materials are provided for educational purposes only. Nothing contained within should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for individualized patient care. Participants are solely responsible for practicing within the scope of their professional license and jurisdictional laws.

10. No Guarantee of Outcomes

Kresser Institute makes no representations or guarantees regarding business success, client outcomes, employment opportunities, or income increases resulting from participation or certification.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kresser Institute, its affiliates, instructors, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages—including but not limited to loss of income, reputation, or data—arising from participation in or reliance on the Program.

12. Program Modification and Termination

Kresser Institute reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Program, in whole or in part, at any time without liability. We also reserve the right to deny future enrollment or participation to any individual at our discretion.

13. Privacy and Data Handling

By enrolling, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and those of third-party service providers (e.g., remote proctoring services, payment processors, or LMS platforms).

14. Electronic Communications and Consent

By enrolling electronically, you consent to receive communications electronically and agree that electronic acceptance of these Terms constitutes a legally binding agreement.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California.

Any dispute or claim arising out of or related to the Program shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in Marin County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Participants waive the right to participate in any class action.

16. Force Majeure

Kresser Institute shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of God, war, labor disputes, pandemics, or technical outages.

18. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Kresser Institute regarding participation in the Program and supersede any prior written or oral agreements.

By enrolling in the Adapt Practitioner Training Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.