Contact Us

  • How can I contact you?

    If you have any questions, you can send us an email to [email protected] or call us at (857) 203-8033.

Enrollment

  • Can I gift Shibari Academy to someone else?

    Yes. You can give the gift of Shibari by purchasing a gift card for full enrollment in our Shibari Certificate. Go to shibariacademy.com/courses/shibari-certificate-gift-card

  • Do you offer discounts?

    From time to time we will send all our subscribers a coupon code over email that can be used to purchase our courses with at a discount. All you need to do to qualify is create an account, even if you don't purchase a course.

  • Do you offer military discounts?

    We offer a 25% discount if you are currently or were previously enlisted in the US Military. Send us an email to [email protected] to request your discount coupon code.

  • How do I enroll in a course?

    You may enroll in our certificate program by selecting a payment plan at shibariacademy.com, then clicking the “Enroll” button.

Taking the course

  • Can I download the videos?

    Our courses are not downloadable. That said, once you enroll you will get lifetime access to your courses and all future updates at shibariacademy.com.

  • Do you offer Certificates of Completion or Diplomas?

    Upon completing all 5 courses in our Shibari Certificate, you will receive an official Certificate of completion. Your certificate will have its own unique URL, from which you can download it in PDF, print it (in high resolution) or even send the URL itself as proof of having completed the certificate. Your diploma includes a unique code that allows anyone to verify its authenticity.

  • What equipment do I need to take the course?

    1. You will need a set of ropes, the specifics of which you can learn in the Ropes section of our free "Shibari 101" course.

    2. A safe space, free from possible interruptions

    3. A positive attitude

  • Do I need any experience to take the Shibari Certificate?

    No, Shibari Academy offers a tiered curriculum that slowly builds from the basics of knots to advanced ties. It’s designed to slowly and effectively teach you the fundamentals of Shibari while building towards advanced applications.

  • I have experience in rope bondage, do I have to start at the first course of the Rope Bondage Certificate?

    We strongly recommend you revisit the fundamental topics discussed in the first course of the Shibari Certificate as the information is utilized throughout the curriculum.

    However, you may jump through the courses as you like to study a specific knot or tie.

  • Why can't I access the next course?

    If you haven't purchased your enrollment go to shibariacademy.com and click Enroll.

    If you are enrolled in our Shibari Certificate
    The courses are released to you in thirty day intervals. Every month, a new course will become available to you. Remember to practice as much as possible after every level.

    Once a course is released, it will be available to you for as long as you remain an active user. Our courses include lifetime access.

  • What if I don't want to wait? Can I get access to all the courses as soon as I enroll?

    Our certificate was designed with a timed release schedule to ensure the best possible educational experience. We recommend that you take the courses sequentially and practice after every lesson.

    That said, we understand that some students would like to access the courses in a different order for multiple reasons.

    If you enrolled with the one-time payment option, you can get access to all the courses instantly. Just reach out to [email protected] and let us know.

    If you enrolled with a payment plan and would like to get instant access to all the courses in the certificate, you would need to pay in advance for any remaining balance in your account. Just reach out to [email protected] and let us know.

  • How long is the Shibari Certificate?

    Our Shibari Certificate includes over 150 high quality video lessons. Once you enroll, you will get lifetime access to the courses and there is no structured time-frame so you can go at your own pace.

    We recommend spending as much time as possible practicing after every lesson to maximize your learning experience. Most students complete our 5 courses in approximately 6 months.

  • Can I restart the course if I’m falling behind?

    Once enrolled, you will have lifetime access to the courses and can go at your own pace. You may revisit a specific lesson at any time.

Discord Server

  • What is Discord?

    Discord is a communication platform enabling real-time interaction through text. A Discord server is a virtual space within the platform where users gather to discuss common interests or collaborate on projects.

    Check out our Discord Server Guide for an in depth review of what Discord is and how to join our server.

  • What is the Shibari Academy Discord server?

    We created this community so our students have a safe and private space to meet others interested in Shibari, share what they learned, show off their ties, and ask questions about anything related to Shibari.

    Please read the ⁠⛔rules before posting to avoid any issues and keep our community safe.

  • Is the Shibari Academy Discord server free?

    Our Discord server is a free service offered to all our students, including those in our Free Shibari 101 course. We reserve the right to give any user a timeout or ban from the server , whether or not a paying student. Help us make this a safe, non-judgemental, inclusive, respectful, and overall positive space.

  • How can I join the server?

    Enroll in our Free Shibari 101 course. You will find the server link in one of the lessons.

  • What can I expect when I join the Shibari Academy Discord?

    Expect to find a community with a shared love for Shibari, inspiration for new ties, and maybe even a Shibari partner in your location.

    Our Discord server is a safe, judgement-free space for people that have a common love for Shibari.

  • What if I get banned from the server?

    Our moderators work hard to keep our Shibari server a safe space for everyone. If you were banned or timed-out, it means you were found to have broken one of the server rules.

    Please reach out to @shibariacademy on discord and our team will do our best to evaluate your case and respond asap.

    Please note that in the event of a kick or ban for violating our rules, no refund will be issued for any membership or enrollment fees.

  • Where can I find the server rules?

    When you join the server you will have to read our rules and agree to follow them before you can start posting.

    You can also find them in the #rules channel in the left column of our Discord server.

    Rules may be updated occasionally, please follow #rules and #announcements to stay up to date.

  • What if I have an idea to improve the Discord server?

    Post your ideas or vote for the ones you like at our #ideas-and-suggestions channel.

    We will frequently evaluate new ideas and keep only the ones we believe are best for the future of the community. As often as we can, we will implement the ideas with the most positive reactions. So remember to like what you support.

  • I have an Apple device and cannot access the server

    If you are using an Apple device, Apple has restrictions for 18+ servers and channels on iOS.

    If you want to access 18+ channels please follow this guide to bypass the restrictions:

    https://discord.com/channels/1219159422060855326/1219171978183970816/1220867156137214014

Billing

  • Do you offer refunds?

    All refunds are subject to a one hundred dollar USD ($100.00 USD) processing fee and may take up thirty (30) days to process. Refunds are only offered within 24 hours of your paid enrollment.

  • Do you offer financing options?

    You have the option to make payments pursuant to a payment plan. Payment plans are designed to make registration more affordable by spreading the total cost into twelve (12) separate installments. If the balance or installment payments are not received on the due dates then Shibari Academy reserves the right to suspend your access to course materials or classes until such time as the fees owing have been paid.

  • I chose the financing option, when will my card be charged?

    The first month is charged immediately and your card will continue to be charged every month after that until you complete all pending payments.

  • What payment methods do you accept?

    We accept paypal and all major credit & debit card providers, including: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, 3DS, and Diners Club.

  • Can I cancel my payment plan?

    A payment plan is a credit, not a subscription. By enrolling with a payment plan, you are committing to make all payments in the plan. Shibari Academy reserves the right to collect any outstanding balance by any means necessary.

Teaching and Affiliates

  • Do you have an affiliate program?

    Yes!

    Shibari Academy is proud of having created the most comprehensive Shibari Certificate online. As a company, our only goal is to empower people to tie their partners up.

    Join our affiliate program and become an ambassador for our mission!

    Our affiliates get a unique URL that allows us to identify you as the source of a sale. You will get access to an affiliate dashboard where you can keep track of your generated activity and sales. For every sale you generate, we will pay you a 20% commission.

    Even if you promote our free "Shibari 101" course, you will get your commission for any future purchases from that user.

    Interested in becoming an affiliate?

    Let us know at [email protected]

  • Can I teach a course at Shibari Academy?

    We would love to hear more about what you would like to teach. Please reach out to us via email to [email protected] and tell us about it.