1 . This is a legally binding agreement between Kaizen Black Belt Academy (“We”, “Us”, “Our”) and Yourself (You).

2. We have agreed to teach the Student(s) in Our martial arts classes as agreed, and You have agreed to pay the fees as set by Us (the “Tuition Fees”) for such tuition. GoCardless is our agent responsible for the administration and collection of Tuition Fees and will collect Tuition Fees monthly in advance on Our behalf by Direct Debit. 

3. By registering as a member, and electronically signing the direct debit mandate form, You agree to pay to Us the Tuition Fees, and instruct GoCardless 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 Us at least 10 days before any such amended Tuition Fees are taken by Direct Debit from Your bank account by GoCardless.

5. Tuition Fees are due to be paid and will be collected by Direct Debit from Your bank account by GoCardless on, or around, the 1st of each month unless agreed by Us. If any Student fails to attend any classes, 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 GoCardless by Direct Debit from Your bank account on a Payment Date. You will be notified in writing by Us at least 10 days before any such other fees are taken by Direct Debit from Your bank account by GoCardless.

7. If a Student suffers a temporary injury or illness, which a doctor or other appropriate medical practitioner instructs theStudent is temporarily unable to take part in tuition, the agreed payment of Tuition Fees for that Student will be suspendedby Us until the recovery from such temporary injury or illness. 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 of registration with the club, and shall continue until it is cancelled by You or Us in one of the ways set out in paragraphs 9 to 13 below.

9. You may cancel this agreement in relation to all or certain of the Student(s) by giving Us no 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. Students may continue to attend classes during this 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 Us being notified of such death You will not be liable to pay any Tuition Fees (for such Student) following the date of death, and no cancellation notice period is required.

11. If a Student suffers a permanent injury or illness which a doctor or other appropriate medical practitioner certifies as meaning that 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 Us, and You will not be liable to pay any Tuition Fees (for such Student) following such cancellation date.

12. You may at any time, in accordance with the Direct Debit Guarantee, cancel Your Direct Debit instruction to GoCardless. If You do this before You have cancelled this agreement in accordance with paragraphs 9 to 12 above You will remain liable to continue paying Tuition Fees and other fees you have agreed to pay under paragraphs 2 to 6 until such time as You have cancelled this agreement in accordance with paragraphs 9 to 12.

13. Gradings Fees and Annual Licence Fees are set by the executive committee and are non refundable. Gradings are held quarterly for all students. Licences are renewed every October for all students.

14. If you have any questions regarding Our use of your personal data, or you wish to serve notice to cancel or suspend this agreement, you may contact Us by any of the following methods: telephone 01527 369 848; or email info@kaizenblackbeltacademy.co.uk

15. 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 resident of Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland.