GYM RULES/ CODE OF CONDUCT
Every member of the gym, to include your guests/visitors, is expected to adhere to all rules. Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a training facility and not a play ground or daycare. Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is here to provide all members the opportunity to equally better themselves physically and mentally, at the same time have fun and not be judged. Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu reserves the right to terminate any members agreement for any other rules that may not be included.
NO talking during class instruction.
Parents please refrain from “Coaching”.
This is NOT a daycare, please control and watch your own kids that are not enrolled in programs.
Respect the rights and properties of others, ALL Coaches and teammates, and the Gym.
Do NOT walk around outside barefoot and then enter the gym.
NO shoes are permitted on the mats at any time.
Footwear is mandatory in the restroom
Drugs, alcohol, and or, weapons of any kind, are not permitted in, and or, outside of the gym. (weapons - This does not pertain to those with a valid CHL/LTC)
Proper hygiene prior to entering the gym is required. Do NOT come to the gym stinky or dirty.
Finger nails and toe nails must be cleaned and trimmed at all times.
Do NOT come to the gym if you have a cold, the flu, or any other transmissible viruses.
Anyone with staph, ring worm, or any other parasite/ailment will NOT be permitted to train.
Professionalism is expected at ALL times, offensive language, gestures, and or comments will NOT be tolerated.
Every member is expected to participate, and engage in every element of training pertaining to the specific class.
Ensure that the gym is cleaned and sanitized after every class.
Ensure that all gear is properly cleaned/sanitized and returned to its original place of storage after use.
Do not leave your trash, dirty training gear, or clothes at the gym.
All members are expected to support, and encourage teammates at all times.
Any member that is still enrolled in an educational facility (K-12), that fails to maintain passing grades, or that has had disciplinary actions taken against them by school officials, will not be permitted to train until they have increased their grades, or finished out their time sentenced.
Give 100% of yourself during training, and have fun.
Visitors and guests are encouraged, but must adhere to ALL rules like members.
*Failure to comply with any of the rules can result in the member being dismissed at their own expense.
PARTICIPATION/TUITON CLAUSE
I understand Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu reserves the right to refuse and/or terminate service to any member/potential member. All tuition for services rendered is due the day you originally signed up.
*Any tuition paid, to include in advance, is your agreement to utilize services at Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is NOT refundable.
**Tuition does NOT cover cost of uniform, equipment, private lessons, and/or seminars.
APPEARANCE CLAUSE
I understand from time to time, Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may produce promotional material about their programs/classes. I understand that as a participant, I may be included in videotape or photographs taken during seminars, practice, performances, or competitions. I herby grant Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, its successors, assignees, licensees, sponsors, and any media or other commercial entities associated with the program, the exclusive right to photograph and/or videotape participant and further utilize participant’s face, likeness, voice and appearance as part of the program and in advertising and promoting the program without reserve or limitation. In granting this license, I undersign that Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is under no obligation to exercise any of its rights, licenses, and privileges herein granted by participant.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
(Read carefully before signing)
In consideration of my decision to participate in any way at Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its programs indicated below and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any restricted area (here defined as any area where in admittance to the general public is prohibited), the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) of the minor participant named below agree:
1. The parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) will instruct the minor participant that prior to participating in any programs Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers, he or she should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if he or she believes anything is unsafe, the participant should immediately advise the coaches and/or staff of such condition and refuse to participate. I understand and agree that, if at any time, I feel anything to be UNSAFE, I will immediately take all precautions to avoid the unsafe area and REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE further.
2. I/We fully understand and acknowledge that:
(a) There are risks and dangers associated with participation in the programs and activities which could result in bodily injury partial and/or total disability, paralysis, and death.
(b) The social and economic losses and/or damages, which could result from these risks and dangers described above, could be severe.
(c) These risks and dangers could be caused by the action, inaction or negligence of the participant or the action, inaction or negligence of others, including, but not limited to, the Releasees named below.
(d) There may be other risks not known to us or are not reasonably foreseeable at his/her time.
3. I/We accept and assume such risks and responsibility for the losses and/or damages following such injury, disability, paralysis or death, however caused and whether caused in whole or part by the negligence of the Releasees name below.
4. I/We HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu used by the participant, including its owners, managers, coaches, promoters, lessees of premises used to conduct the events or programs, premises and event inspectors, underwriters, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions to engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding Culture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or events held at such facility and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employee, all for the purposes herein referred to as “Releasee”… FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, my/our personal representatives, assigns, executors, heir and next of kin FOR ANY AD ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND ANY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DEATH OF THE PARTICIPANT OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE EVENT(S) CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE OR OTHERWISE.
5. I/We HEREBY acknowledge the THE ACTIVITY OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of THE UNDERSIGNED also expressly acknowledge that INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASES.
6. WACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the Province or State in which the event is conducted and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full legal force and effect.
7. On behalf of the participant and individually, the undersigned partner(s) and/or legal guardian(s) for the minor participant executes this Waiver and Release. If despite this release, the participant makes a claim against any Releasees, the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) will reimburse the Releasee for any money which they have paid to the participant, or on his or her behalf, and hold them harmless.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.