Membership Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 16/01/2026

By joining Storm Sail BJJ (“the Academy”, “we”, “us”), you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

Membership is open to individuals who meet the age, safety, and conduct requirements of the Academy.
Participants under 18 must be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian.
We reserve the right to refuse or terminate membership where behaviour, safety, or compliance is compromised.

Memberships may include adult, teens, kids, women-only, private, family, student, or other class formats offered by the Academy.
Class availability, schedules, and formats may change as the Academy evolves.

Founding Memberships are offered at a special fixed rate for life, provided the member remains compliant with these Terms & Conditions and the Academy’s rules.
No additional discounts or concessions apply to Founding Memberships, including family or student discounts.
The Founding Member rate replaces all other pricing rules.

A 10% family discount applies where two or more members from the same household hold active memberships.
The discount applies only to non-Founding Memberships.
The discount remains valid only while all eligible household members maintain active memberships.
Reasonable proof of shared household may be requested.

Students may train at the under-16 membership rate, provided valid proof of student status is supplied.
This concession applies only to non-Founding Memberships.
Acceptable proof includes (but is not limited to):
- A valid student ID card
- An official enrolment or attendance letter from a school, college, or university
- A current digital student verification (e.g. university portal or recognised verification service)
Student status must be valid at the time of membership and may be reviewed periodically.

Membership fees are payable monthly in advance.
Payments are normally collected on the first day of each calendar month via direct debit or other agreed method.
If the first payment date falls on a non-working day, collection may occur on the next working day.
Failure to pay may result in suspension of training access.

Members joining mid-month will pay a pro-rata fee, calculated based on the week of registration, assuming a four-week month:
- Week 1: 100% of monthly fee
- Week 2: 75%
- Week 3: 50%
- Week 4: 25%
Full recurring membership payments begin on the first day of the following calendar month.

Memberships may be paused only due to injury.
Injury pauses:
- Must be requested in advance or as soon as reasonably possible
- May be granted for a maximum of 4 consecutive months
- Are intended to hold a membership spot, subject to confirmation
Pauses for reasons other than injury are not guaranteed.
Evidence may be requested where appropriate.

Members may cancel at any time.
No refunds are issued for a month already paid if cancellation or pause was not requested before payment was taken.
In such cases, the membership remains valid until the end of that paid month.
Re-joining after cancellation is subject to space availability.
Founding Members retain priority access and pricing, subject to the Academy’s Founding Member policy.

Membership prices may change with reasonable notice.
Price changes will not affect Founding Members, who retain their agreed rate for life, provided they remain in good standing.
Any price changes will be communicated in advance.

The Academy’s primary communication channels are:
- WhatsApp direct messages
- WhatsApp Community and Groups
Members are responsible for remaining reachable through these channels.
In the future, additional community or communication platforms may be introduced.
Important operational information are shared through these platforms.
For participants under 16, a parent or legal guardian must be present in any Academy communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp groups), and all communication must be conducted through group channels or directly with the parent or guardian. For participants aged 16-17, direct communication is permitted for training-related matters, though parents or guardians are welcome to be included.

The Academy uses a Coda document to provide:
- Class structures and curriculum information
- Academy ethos, etiquette, and rules
- Educational videos, images, and written content
All members are expected to read and follow the information provided.
Access to Academy communication channels implies access to the Coda document.

Members must follow the Academy’s rules, etiquette, and instructor guidance at all times.
Unsafe behaviour, disrespect, or repeated rule breaches may result in suspension or termination without refund.
The Academy reserves the right to protect the safety and culture of the training environment.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a contact sport involving inherent risks, including injury.
By training, you confirm that:
- You are physically fit to participate or have sought medical advice
- You train at your own risk
The Academy, its instructors, and venue partners are not liable for injuries sustained during training, except where required by law.
Parents or guardians accept these risks on behalf of minors.

Photography and video may be taken in accordance with the Academy’s Privacy Policy.
Opt-out is available at any time.
Additional consent is required for minors.

We may terminate or suspend membership for:
- Non-payment
- Breach of these Terms
- Unsafe or inappropriate conduct
Termination does not entitle the member to a refund.

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Storm Sail BJJ is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care.

All participants under 18 are enrolled by a parent or legal guardian, who accepts responsibility for ensuring the Academy is informed of any relevant welfare concerns.
Our designated Club Welfare Officer is Luiz Eduardo (Duda) Adler P. Duarte, who is formally trained in safeguarding. Any concerns regarding the welfare of a child or young person should be directed to him at contact@stormsailbjj.com.
All instructors and adults working with children at Storm Sail BJJ are expected to follow our Code of Conduct, available on our website.
Safeguarding concerns will be taken seriously, handled confidentially, and escalated to the appropriate authorities where necessary.