LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT
This is an Agreement under which you agree to become a Member of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA. It is made up of terms and conditions referred to, including our Club Rules and the Special Conditions for 4 -17 Year Old Students.
When you sign this Agreement you are entering into a legally binding contract with us that sets out your entitlement to use our Facilities and Services and the responsibilities you have to comply with as a Student/ Member. What is set out in this Agreement overrides any statements made by you or us before you signed it so you should read through it carefully to make sure it reflects your expectations, if you have any queries regarding this Agreement, please ask us before you sign.
Last Update:31/Mar/2022
Definitions:
CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA , we, us, our – The Trustee of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
You, Your – You, the student/member of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
Agreement – Is the agreement between CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA and you, student/ member of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
Terms and Conditions – Is the detailed rules required to fulfil requirements to accomplish this contract.
Rules – Behavioral guideline to ensure health, safety, order and discipline.
Club – CARECA JIU JITSU's AUSTRALIA place.
1 - Stablished Agreement : This Agreement is under Queensland's Law and will be stablished between CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA and you, when it gets accepted and signed by you, it will be submitted for CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA approval.
2 - CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA Agreement's approval: It is crucial that the terms of this agreement is understood and well stablished between you and CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA. The terms of this contract prevails over any advice received in person or over the phone. Any concern regard terms and conditions OR any different advice received from staff must be communicated to be evaluated by CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
3 - General Conditions of Entry: To have the rights to entry at CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA CLUB you must comply with a set of conditions. The conditions must be read, understood and signed by the students/members or parents/caregivers. The students/members/Parents/Caregivers are responsible to follow the conditions to entry at the Club at all times, as following will not be tolerated:
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- Abusive behavior against staff, instructors or members.
- Swearing, poor language, loud and aggressive behavior.
- Participating in training whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Misuse or mistreatment of training equipment.
To comply with student's great experiences, high standard of service, health and safety, we reserve the right to refuse your entry to the premises and/or membership may be suspended or terminated without warning or notice for inappropriate behavior that may be deemed threatening, harassing or unsafe, at our discretion and without refund.
In case of equipment damages by misuse or mistreatment by the student/member, it must be paid by the Member.
4 - Class participation conditions: To ensure great experience for our students and high standard of service, health and safety, ALL Students/Members/Instructors are responsible for following rules:
- Abstain from training at CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA, in event of contagious illness, disease or other ailment such as open cuts, sores or minor infections.
- The Student/ Member do not present any detrimental condition regards their health, safety, comfort or physical condition.
- The student/member are responsible to worn footwear when coming to the gym, for safety and hygiene reasons. Students arriving barefoot will not be allowed to participate of the classes.
- Full uniform must be worn according to the classes to ensure safety, hygiene and provide everyone with sense of belonging. Please ensure use full uniform as follow:
d.1 - GI Classes - Full GI + Rash Guard
- 2 - NO GI Classes - Rash Guard + Shorts
d.3 - Patches - All Students must wear the CARECA JIU JITSU patches on their GI
d.4 - Cleaning of the Uniform - Wash you uniform after EVERY training session - An clean uniform is a sign of respect.
- If late, please, wait outside of the mat until the instructor authorizes you to step onto the mat. Greet the trainer appropriately, and if appropriate at the time, greet your fellow teammates in hierarchical order.
- Any worn make up must be removed prior training session, as it can stain you teammate uniform.
- Any hair color that can stain your teammate uniform is not permitted at the Club, as it can damage the uniforms and mats.
- If you need leave early, please, notify your instructor - for safety and respect reasons.
- If you need leave the mat for any reason, please, notify the instructor - for safety and respect reasons.
- Fingernails and toenails must be kept short for safety and hygiene reasons.
- Remove all metal objects, jewelry, piercings and necklaces before joining a class.
- Students/Members are not allowed to switch classes without prior approval from their instructor, if the student needs to change their class time due to other obligations, scheduling must be approved and confirmed by the instructor that will inform CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA office services.
5 - Kids Classes - To provide the student with great experience, high standard of service provided, order, respect, discipline and being fair on supporting all children in our club during Kids Classes:
- Parent and / or Caregivers are responsible to bring the student into the premises and to pick them up; we do not have monitors.
- Siblings must be monitored at all times by parents and/ or caregivers
- Students are encouraged to come to class dressed and remain seated or line up in designated area prior to their scheduled class
- Parents/caregivers are welcomed to stay on their child classes, but must be quiet and not disturb the students or staff, also, parents are not allowed to give instructions or incite their children during training session. Our instructor(s) will be responsible to support your child and provide instructions according to their needs and following our methodology. Parents/ Caregivers who breach that condition will accomplish with following:
- 1 - First verbal warning
- 2 - Second Verbal warning
- 3 - Asked to leave the classes room to avoid interruption during the classes.
Remember, children train for fun or to challenge themselves to overcome some obstacle. Please let's respect our children and their training time.
b . Any type of Bulling will not be tolerated at CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
- We understand, everyone may have a bad day/moment and we are here to support you child on assess themselves, communicate their feelings and difficulties on a acceptable standard of communication and/or behavior. BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU is a great tool on supporting your child to overcome challenges and develop important skills such as relationship skills, communication skills, self awareness, problems solving and resilience.
However, in case of inappropriate behavior, considering the discipline, order and respect to all students that are willing to learn. Some disciplinary actions may be applied , as following:
- 1. Verbal warning.
- 2. Verbal Warning + Rules Reminder.
- 3. Time Out for reflection +Parents will be notified (Parents are encouraged to support the instructor on talking to their child about their behavior)
6 - Membership Entitlement: As a student/ Member you have the rights to use the premises of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA during the specified class schedule and only for the services acquired through this agreement. Failure on attending your classes does not release the member from any obligations under this agreement.
7- Membership Upgrade: For children who turns 7 or 13 and adults who complete the minimum number of classes and beginner program requirements, membership upgrades will be required in order for the student to benefit from classes tailored to their age and level.
8 - Extra Costs: Uniforms, equipment, camps, seminars, gradings , private lessons, etc. are all additional costs and are not included in with membership and are not- refundable.
09 - Service Demands: CARECA JIU JITSU Australia reserves the right to update rules, conditions of membership, operation hours, facilities and services provided by the club at any time. Any alteration will be notified at least one month prior to any changes, notification will be via email , newsletters, social media and/or verbally at the club.
10 - Student Property: CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA accepts no responsibility for any student property under any circumstances, whether lost, damaged or stolen. Items are brought to the academy at your own risk.
a. Bags must be stored in the shelving provided, and are not to be left on the ground or benches of the premises.
b. All students must take all of their belongings with them when leaving the academy. Including drink bottles, clothing, towels, bags etc.
11 - Change of Details: Is a responsibility of the students/members/parents/caregivers to keep us updated with any changes to address, email, phone, direct debit details, emergency contact etc.
12 - Health and Physical Conditions: You represent that you are in good physical condition and that you are unaware of any medical or other reason why you should not engage in the classes or activity you are about to commence. You maintain that such activity or training would not be detrimental to your health, safety, comfort or physical condition. If in doubt we recommend you obtain the advice of a medical expert prior to commencing training at CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
13 - First Aid: Under this Agreement, you agree that our instructors or volunteers may provide any First Aid necessary
14 - Damages and Personal injury:
- Members assume the risk of all and any injury to themselves or their property arising out of the participation in the activities, classes and other events and activities of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA and acknowledge and agree that CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA, its instructors and/or Members shall not be liable for any claim, loss, damage or injury. Also that we shall not be liable for any death, personal injury or illness occurring at CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA premises or as a result of the use of facilities and / or equipment provided by CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA, except to the extent that such death, personal injury or illness arises from the gross negligence of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA.
- You acknowledge that it is possible that whilst on the premises of CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA you may suffer injuries including but not limited to: broken bones, soft tissue injuries, joint injuries etc. These may occur as a result of training, slipping on flooring, collision with equipment or other members.
- You, voluntarily, recognize the risks of injury that are common to BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU and any other fitness activity that your child or you participate in and you do hereby waive and release the CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, liabilities, expense of judgments, including attorney's fees and court costs, that arise out of your participation in this program. You hereby execute this Agreement form permitting your minor child and / or yourself to participate in the CARECA JIU JITSU AUSTRALIA program.
15 - Breach of Terms & Conditions: Any breach of these terms and conditions may result in a suspension or termination of your membership. Money for fees already paid will not be refunded.
16 - PRIVACY DISCLAIMER:
- I understand that my photograph may be taken and my name used for internal marketing purposes.
- I understand that my photograph may be used on occasion in public imaging.
- If I do not agree to the above, I will notify staff prior to the time of photographs being taken.
I am 18 years of age or older at the time of signing. If not, my parent / adult guardian will sign it.
I agree to the terms written above on this form.