Terms & Conditions

Welcome to HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club!

By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Membership:
   
    EDD AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
   1. 1. This is a legally binding agreement between (1) the school (“We”, “Us”, “Our”), and (2) You.
      2. We have agreed to teach the Student(s) the tuition subject as agreed, and You have agreed to pay the fees as set out above (the “Tuition Fees”) for such tuition. Payments are collected via the STRIPE platform monthly on Our behalf by Direct Debit.
      3. By electronically signing this agreement and the direct debit mandate form, You agree to pay to Us the Tuition Fees and instruct STRIPE to collect the Tuition Fees by Direct Debit from Your Bank Account in accordance with this agreement.
      4. We may amend Tuition Fees from time to time. You will be notified in writing by HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club at least 10 days before any such amended Tuition Fees are taken by Direct Debit from Your bank account by STRIPE.
      5. Tuition Fees are due to be paid and will be collected by Direct Debit from Your bank account by STRIPE on each Payment Date as set out above. If any Student fails to attend any tuition class Tuition Fees remain payable, and no refund will be given in respect of any Tuition Fees relating to tuition classes that a Student has not attended.
      6. We may agree with You from time to time for other fees (other than Tuition Fees) to be charged and such fees will be collected by STRIPE by Direct Debit from Your bank account on a Payment Date. You will be notified in writing by HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club at least 10 days before any such other fees are taken by Direct Debit from Your bank account by STRIPE.
      7. If a Student suffers a temporary injury or illness which a doctor or other appropriate medical practitioner certifies as meaning that Student is temporarily unable to take part in tuition as agreed payment of Tuition Fees for that Student will be suspended on the date that such a certification is received by HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club until the expiry of such temporary injury or illness as so certified, and You will not be liable to pay any Tuition Fees for that Student during the period of such suspension.
      8. This agreement shall commence on the date that it is signed by You, and shall continue until it is cancelled by You or Us in one of the ways set out in paragraphs 9 to 14 below.
      9. You may cancel this agreement in relation to all or certain of the Student(s) by giving HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club not less than one full calendar month’s notice of Your intention to cancel. This means that once You have given a cancellation notice You will remain liable to pay Tuition Fees (for such Student(s)) for the calendar month in which notice is given and for all of the next following calendar month.
      10. If a Student dies this agreement will be cancelled (so far as it relates to that Student) on the date of death, and subject to HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club being notified of such death You will not be liable to pay any Tuition Fees (for such Student) following the date of death.
      11. If a Student suffers a permanent injury or illness that a doctor or other appropriate medical practitioner certifies as meaning that the Student is permanently unable to take part in the tuition this agreement will be cancelled (so far as it relates to that Student) on the date that such certification is received by HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club, and You will not be liable to pay any Tuition Fees (for such Student) following the such cancellation date.
      12. If You fail to pay any Tuition Fees or other fees on the relevant Payment Date in relation to all or certain of the Student(s), HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club may cancel this agreement by giving You not less than one full calendar month’s notice of its intention to cancel. This means that once HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club have given You a cancellation notice You will remain liable to pay Tuition Fees (for such Student(s)) for the calendar month in which notice is given and for all of the next following calendar month.
      13. We or STRIPE may cancel this agreement at any time by giving not less than one calendar month’s written notice to You. You will remain liable to pay Tuition Fees until the expiry of such notice. This means that once We or STRIPE have given You a cancellation notice You will remain liable to pay Tuition Fees for the calendar month in which the notice is given and for all of the next following calendar month.
      14. You may at any time in accordance with the Direct Debit Guarantee cancel Your Direct Debit instruction to STRIPE and HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club. If You do this before You have cancelled this agreement in accordance with paragraphs 9 to 13 above You will remain liable to continue paying Tuition Fees and other fees you have agreed to pay under paragraph 6 until such time as You have cancelled this agreement in accordance.
      15. If you have any questions regarding STRIPE’s use of your personal data, or you wish to serve notice on HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club to cancel or suspend this agreement, you may contact HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club by any of the following methods: telephoning HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club on +44 (0)7544862183; emailing HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club on admin@haitokarate.com.
      16. We or STRIPE may serve a notice on You to cancel this agreement by emailing you or writing to you at your email address provided by You in the completion of this Direct Debit mandate or any alternative address provided to Us or STRIPE by You from time to time. Any such notice will be effective when the email has been sent by Us or STRIPE.
      17. These terms of this Agreement, its subject matter and its formation are governed by English law and proceedings may be bought in the English courts. However, if you are a resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland and if you are a resident of Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland.
2. Safety: Safety is our top priority. All students must follow the safety rules and guidelines set by our instructors, including wearing appropriate protective gear and following proper techniques. Any student who fails to follow these rules may be asked to leave the class.
3. Attendance: Regular attendance is important for progress and success in our classes. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and arrive on time. If a student cannot attend a class, they must notify the instructor in advance.
4. Behaviour: Our classes are designed to be a positive and respectful learning environment. Students are expected to follow the instructor’s directions and treat their classmates and instructors with respect. Any student who exhibits inappropriate or disruptive behaviour may be asked to leave the class.
5. Liability: By participating in our classes, you acknowledge that martial arts and self-defence training involve some inherent risks, and you assume all risks associated with participating in these activities.
6. Changes: We reserve the right to make changes to our website, classes, and policies at any time, without prior notice. The instructor will inform students and parents/guardians as soon as any changes happen via email and in class. It is the responsibility of the student to stay in touch with the instructor.

Thank you for choosing HAITO Karate and Self-Defence Club. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals and improve your self-defence skills.