TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ON-SITE MEMBERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Disclaimer - last updated 12/02/2025

Whereas the following are definitions:

You/Your/Yourself/the Applicant/Members = the participant and/or parent of participant/s
Us/We/DSDA/Academy = Dynamic Self Defence Academy including its owners, directors, instructors, managers and all employees. Dynamic Self Defence Academy is a trading name of ProGuard Armour Ltd.
DSD Academy locations = DSDA’s own sites, visits made by DSDA to external locations to provide training.

These are the terms and conditions on which We supply your classes and training, by purchasing/attending the classes (the Services) You are agreeing to the following:

Parental/legal guardian consent must be provided in either in written or electronic form in respect of each applicant under the age of 18 years to participate in our classes.

Medical conditions:

All attendance to DSDA classes must be preceded by You, the applicant, acknowledging, by way of completing a medical questionnaire, that You have no physical limitations preventing You from participation. Your medical details will be kept in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to any 3rd party unless required by law. If You answer yes to suffering from any medical condition:

ensure that You advise Your instructor of the same prior to participating in any class
ensure You obtain a medical certificate confirming You are able to participate

Members are advised not to undertake the DSDA classes without first seeking medical advice if they have concerns over their physical condition. DSDA reserves the right to refuse access to any member if, in its absolute discretion, it considers that the health of the individual concerned may be endangered by the use of such facilities.

You will (in good time, prior to participation in a class,) notify DSDA of any changes to Your medical condition or individual needs and any changes to emergency contact numbers. If, during participation in a class, You begin to feel unwell or sustain an injury, You will immediately stop and notify Your instructor, and seek medical advice if the condition persists.

You understand that physical training will take place. You acknowledge that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If You engage in the Service, You are voluntarily participating in these activities. You further understand that whilst all proper safeguard and precautions will be taken, to the fullest extent permitted by law, neither the DSDA nor the Instructors or their representatives, members or associates can be held liable for any injury, howsoever caused and You release and agree to hold harmless DSDA, its owners, directors, managers and all employees of all liability regarding 1) any injury to self or child 2) any loss or damage to personal property, and You confirm that no claim will be made in this respect. Nothing in this agreement shall have the effect of excluding or limiting any liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or liability for fraud. You confirm that You know of no medical impediment or other reason why You should not take part in the class. You take full responsibility for the decision to participate in this activity knowing all the risks.

Insurance:

Insurance to participate in this class shall be provided by MAGB Ltd. Please note that Your agreement in the form of the declaration (to be signed on your first date of attendance) will not affect Your rights to make a claim against the insurance provider in the event of a (qualifying) injury occurring within the class. As part of Your membership you will be licensed by DSD Academy (DSDA), which includes liability insurance for the following; member to member liability, public liability and general third party liability insurance. This insurance policy is (in accordance with the terms and conditions of the same) intended to cover Your costs in the event that a claim is brought against You for accidental damage or injury caused whilst participating in a class. Please note Your licence excludes any loss or damage to personal property as well as personal accident and, should You require such cover You will need to take out your own policy in this regard and for the avoidance of doubt responsibility for this shall lie entirely with You.

Members are required to follow the instructions of the DSDA instructor/staff at all times.

Young children must be accompanied by an adult on the premises when not in class.

Smoking is forbidden in the Academy.

Registration & Purchase:

To register or purchase from the DSDA online booking system, You must be over 18 years of age. You must ensure that the details provided by You (for you or your child/children) on registration or at any time are correct and complete. Attendance at the class is always subject to the Academy operating at a safe capacity. Entry to class is on a first come, first served basis for adult classes and by term bookings for children.

Payment:

DSDA requires a separate one-off joining fee payment in addition to the class fee payment.

Class fee payment for children’s classes is calculated by DSDA on a termly basis or rolling 4 classes basis. Payment must be received prior to the start of the term / block of 4 classes, or for the remainder of the current term if joining once a term has started. DSDA operates a first refusal system whereby all current members are given a set period of time in which to book for the term ahead in order to secure their booking. Once this period of time, as notified by DSDA, has passed, any unbooked places are opened up to other applicants/members. DSDA does not offer refunds, however missed classes can be made up upon arrangement with DSDA.

Payment for adults’ classes is either via a monthly membership or on a Pay As You Go basis.

By purchasing the Services on a monthly membership basis You are agreeing to the following:

Your monthly payment will be made each month starting on the date You make Your first payment and the same day of each month thereafter or as otherwise agreed with DSDA.
this is a rolling monthly payment which will continue until You decide to make any changes. You CAN: a) change Your payment option or cancel Your monthly payment at any time by contacting DSDA. Cancellation is accepted only on receipt by Us of written notice via email to office@dynamicselfdefence.com, the notice must be no less than 30-days prior to the termination. Any cancellation without the service of the 30 day written notice will not be accepted as valid cancellation. b) freeze/pause your membership at any time (at a cost as set by DSDA) – by contacting DSDA via email to office@dynamicselfdefence.com no less than 7 days prior to the pause.
You will have access to DSDA classes (depending on your chosen membership option), according to DSDA’s timetable (which is subject to change). If You have attended a maximum limit of classes paid for in a single month, additional classes can be booked on a Pay As You Go basis until Your new month begins.
You will need to book each class. Use our booking system or find us at the app store: Dynamic Self Defence Academy. Classes have limited spaces and are on a first come, first served basis. If a class is full, You may be able to go on a waiting list and receive a notification if a space becomes available.
If You need to cancel a class, you will need to within 2 hours in order to allow others to take your place. If You book 4 or more classes without attending or cancelling each month, You will not be able to book more classes until the following month.
remember to CHECK IN when you arrive.

Nobody else has any rights under this contract. This contract is between You and Us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms.

Photography:

The DSDA may from time to time take photographs and video footage of students participating in our classes for promotional purposes. You can opt in or out to this at any time by contacting DSDA. Please inform us in writing if You do not wish for either Yourself or Your child to be included in photographs and video footage.

You, having accepted membership of the (DSDA) do pledge that You will never use the skills that will be imparted to You for improper or illegal use. You understand that the DSDA self defence and martial art classes are taught purely for defence/sport and are not to be used aggressively. You also promise to show respect for Your instructors, fellow students, and to abide by the DSDA rules and regulations and acknowledge that these rules and regulations may (at the absolute discretion of DSDA) change from time to time.