NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU

Waiver of Liability

By participating in training at NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Assumption of Risk

   • Training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves physical contact and strenuous activity, including grappling, throws, takedowns, joint locks, chokes, and ground fighting.

   • You understand that participation carries the risk of personal injury, illness, damage, or even death.

   • You accept full responsibility for these risks and voluntarily choose to participate.

2. Health & Safety

   • You declare that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in BJJ training and are not suffering from any condition, impairment, or illness that would prevent safe participation.

   • You agree to stop training and notify an instructor if you feel unwell, injured, or unsafe at any time.

   • You agree to follow all gym rules, instructions from coaches, and safety guidelines.

3. Equipment & Facility Use

   • You agree to use all mats, equipment, and facilities responsibly and safely.

   • You understand that training gear (Gi, NoGi attire, mouthguard, etc.) is your responsibility to provide, and must be in safe and hygienic condition.

   • Loaner gear may be available but is limited, and regular members are expected to provide their own equipment.

4. Release of Liability

   • You release and hold harmless NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU, its instructors, staff, volunteers, contractors, and members from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to your participation in training or use of the facility.

   • This includes, but is not limited to, injury, illness, damage to property, or death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

5. Minors

   • Children under 18 may only train as part of the official Kids Program and must have a parent or guardian sign this waiver on their behalf.

   • Each child must have their own active membership to participate.

6. Acknowledgement of Terms

   • By signing or ticking the agreement box, you confirm that you have read and fully understood this Waiver of Liability.

   • You are aware that this is a waiver and release of liability, and you voluntarily agree to its terms.

   • This waiver is binding upon yourself, your heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU

Membership Terms & Conditions & Liability Waiver

1. Membership Policy

At NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and positive training environment for all members.

• Membership may be suspended or cancelled if a member fails to follow club rules or is found to be putting the health or safety of others at risk.

• To cancel a membership, members must give at least 2 weeks’ notice in writing (email is acceptable).

• Memberships are non-transferable.

2. Freezing Memberships

Memberships can be placed on hold only for genuine reasons:

• Medical: A medical certificate showing injury/illness and an expected return date.

• Travel: Proof of travel and return date.

Conditions:

• Minimum freeze: 3 weeks.

• Maximum freeze: 3 months. After this period, the membership will be terminated and a new membership will need to be set up at the current membership rate.

• At least 2 weeks’ written notice is required for all freezes.

• Requests must be emailed to: northsouthjj@outlook.com

• An administration fee of $50 applies to each suspension, unless waived at the discretion of NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU.

3. Payment of Fees

Kids Membership

• Pause Policy

  • Minimum pause/hold: 3 weeks.

  • Maximum pause/hold: 3 months. After 3 months, the membership will be terminated and a new membership must be created at the current membership rate.

  • A minimum of 2 weeks’ written notice by email is required for any pause or hold request.

  • All requests must be sent to: northsouthjj@outlook.com

• School Breaks

  • During NZ school term breaks, kids’ classes follow an adjusted timetable.

  • Please note that payments continue during term breaks, even though kids classes run an adjusted class schedule during these periods. This ensures your membership remains active and helps us maintain consistent operations year-round.

• One Child Per Membership

  • Each child must have their own active membership in order to attend classes.

Adult Memberships

• Adult memberships continue year-round.

• Pause/hold requests follow the same rules as above (3-week minimum, 3-month maximum, 2 weeks’ notice).

Payment Conditions

• Payments are processed via Direct Debit using GoCardless and GymDesk.

• Please ensure sufficient funds are available each week.

• If a payment is more than 4 days late, a $10 administration fee will be automatically charged.

• Failed payments will be retried after 3 days.

• Members with overdue fees will not be able to sign in or participate until their account is up to date.

• Payments will continue until NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU receives written notice of cancellation.

Refunds & Credits

• Refunds are not available.

• In special cases such as medical issues, credit towards future classes may be considered (a doctor’s note may be required).

• Repeated missed payments may result in membership termination. All fees owing up to that date must still be paid.

4. Training & Equipment

• Members are expected to provide their own training gear (Gi, NoGi attire, gloves, wraps, etc.).

• A mouth guard is strongly recommended for sparring.

• Limited loan gear is available, but ongoing members should have their own equipment.

• Gear can be purchased or ordered through the gym.

NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU provides belts and grading recognition for kids and adults. There are no additional fees for gradings, belts, or stripes.

While we maintain a consistent coaching team, a substitute instructor may occasionally take classes if needed.

5. Behaviour Expectations

NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU is built on values of respect, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Membership may be cancelled if a member engages in:

• Disruptive, disrespectful, or intimidating behaviour.

• Failure to follow gym rules and policies.

Cancellations are effective from the date written notice is provided. All outstanding fees remain payable.

6. Communication

As part of membership, NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU may send you emails with updates, class information, and special offers. Members may opt out by updating their profile settings.

7. Photography & Media

• By training at NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU, you consent to photos and videos being taken for promotional, marketing, and advertising purposes.

• Parents of children give permission for coaches to demonstrate techniques with their child and for photos/videos of their child to be used in promotional content.

• Whenever possible, the gym will ask for additional consent before publishing images of kids.

8. Liability Waiver

By becoming a member of NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU, you acknowledge and accept that:

• Combat sports involve physical contact and strenuous activity, including but not limited to grappling, joint locks, throws, chokes etc.

• You fully understand and accept the risks involved, including potential injury.

• You voluntarily assume all responsibility for any risks or injuries that may occur.

In consideration of being allowed to participate:

• You release NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU, its instructors, staff, and members from any liability for injury, death, or property damage, even if caused by negligence.

• This waiver is binding upon yourself, your heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

NORTHSOUTH JIU JITSU reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions. Members are encouraged to check for updates regularly. If you do not agree with any changes, please contact the gym in writing.

By signing or ticking the agreement box, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions and this Liability Waiver.