Participation in Seminars, Courses & Events

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions apply to all seminars, courses, training sessions, workshops, and events (“Events”) organised or hosted by the Club.

By registering for or participating in any Event, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Nature of Activities & Inherent Risks

You acknowledge that the Club’s Events involve physical activity, including martial arts training, which carries inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• physical contact, throws, falls, and joint manipulation sprains, strains, bruises, fractures, dislocations
• aggravation of existing injuries or medical conditions

You understand that such risks cannot be eliminated, even with proper instruction, equipment, and supervision.

Participation is voluntary and undertaken entirely at your own risk.

3. Fitness, Health & Medical Responsibility

By registering for an Event, you confirm that:

• You are medically and physically fit to participate
• You take full responsibility for your own health and well-being
• You will not participate while injured, unwell, or impaired
• You will immediately stop participating if you feel unsafe or unwell

The Club does not provide medical screening, diagnosis, or individual medical supervision.

4. Instructions, Conduct & Personal Responsibility

All participants must:

• Follow the instructions of the instructor(s) and assisting staff at all times
• Train in a controlled, respectful, and safety-conscious manner
• Use all mats, equipment, and facilities as intended
• Actively oversee their own safety, actions, and physical limits

Failure to follow instructions or safe practice may result in removal from the Event without refund.

5. Safety Measures & First Aid

The Club will provide:

• Appropriate training mats, where applicable
• A basic first aid kit is available at the venue

Participants acknowledge that:

• No on-site medical professionals are provided
• First aid support is limited and supportive in nature
• Emergency medical assistance, if required, remains the participant’s responsibility

6. Risk Management

The Club maintains appropriate risk management and safety arrangements in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Club, its organisers, instructors, assistants, and venue providers shall not be liable for:

• Injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in Events
• Injury caused by the actions or omissions of other participants
• Loss or damage to personal property

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot be excluded under applicable law.

8. Assumption of Risk & Indemnity

By participating in any Event, you:

• Freely and knowingly assume all risks associated with participation
• Accept responsibility for your own actions, conduct, and safety
• Agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Club against claims arising from your own negligent, reckless, or unlawful conduct

9. Photography, Video & Media Recording

Photography, video recording, and audio recording during Events may take place only with the prior approval of the Club and, where applicable, the instructor.

All photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and other digital media created during Events (“Media”) are the property of the Club and the instructor(s), unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

Participants acknowledge and agree that:

• They acquire no ownership or usage rights in the Media
• The Media may not be published, distributed, shared, uploaded, sold, or otherwise made publicly available, including on social media platforms or messaging services
• Any use or release of Media by participants requires explicit prior written permission from the Club or the instructor

Unauthorised recording or distribution may result in removal from the Event and may give rise to legal action where appropriate.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting a registration form for the event and checking the “I Agree” box, you confirm that:

• You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
• You accept the risks associated with participation
• You agree to be legally bound by this agreement

If you disagree, you must not register for or participate in any Event organised by the Club.