Terms &
Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all members, students and visitors attending Roger Gracie Academy Buckingham ("RGA Buckingham").

By registering for membership, booking classes or using our facilities, you agree to follow these terms and our applicable academy policies, subject to your statutory rights.

• Membership fees must be paid in full and on time, in accordance with the membership selected at registration.
• Memberships are personal and cannot be transferred to another individual.
• Membership fees are generally non-refundable, except where required by law or expressly agreed by the academy.
• We may adjust membership fees by providing members with advance notice of the proposed changes.
• Failure to pay membership fees may result in suspension or termination of membership.

• All students must follow academy rules and the guidance of our instructors.
• Bullying, harassment, discrimination, aggressive behaviour or other serious misconduct will not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action.
• Students must wear suitable training clothing, including appropriate Gi or No-Gi equipment where required.
• Good personal hygiene is essential. Training clothing must be clean, and fingernails and toenails should be kept short.
• Students must not provide unauthorised coaching or disrupt the instruction being delivered during classes.
• Everyone is expected to train with respect for their partners, instructors and fellow students.

• Students must complete any required registration, waiver and medical declaration before participating.
• Martial arts are physical contact activities and involve inherent risks, including the possibility of injury.
• Students must notify instructors of any injuries, medical conditions or limitations that may affect safe participation.
• All students must follow safety instructions, train within their abilities and respect their training partners.
• The academy may refuse or stop participation where there is a reasonable concern for the safety of the individual or others.

• All members must treat the premises, mats and equipment with care and respect.
• Damage caused by negligence or deliberate misuse may result in a reasonable charge for repair or replacement.
• Footwear is not permitted on the training mats.
• Food and drinks other than water must be kept off the mats.
• Personal belongings should be stored safely. Members are encouraged not to bring valuable items to the academy.

• Members wishing to cancel a membership should provide written notice in accordance with the cancellation conditions applicable to their membership.
• RGA Buckingham may suspend or terminate membership for serious misconduct, non-payment or a material breach of academy rules.
• Refunds for unused membership periods are not normally provided, except where required by law or otherwise agreed.
• Any applicable statutory cancellation or refund rights remain unaffected by these terms.

• Members acknowledge that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, MMA and other martial arts involve physical contact and an inherent risk of injury.
• Students are responsible for following instructor guidance, using equipment appropriately and training safely.
• RGA Buckingham is not responsible for losses arising from risks that it cannot reasonably control, except where it has legal liability.
• Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

• Photographs and videos may be taken during academy classes, training sessions and events.
• Selected media may be used for academy communications, social media or promotional purposes where there is an appropriate lawful basis.
• Members may contact the academy to discuss their preferences or raise concerns about being photographed or filmed.
• Photography involving children is subject to the academy's safeguarding and applicable consent procedures.

We may update these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in academy operations, services or legal requirements.

Members will be given appropriate notice of significant changes. Any changes will be applied subject to applicable consumer rights and existing contractual obligations.

If you have any questions about our Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the details below.

• Email: info@rgabuckingham.com
• Telephone: 07528 637687
• The Old Telephone Exchange, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JT