WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in COMBAT SPORTS TO INCLUDE JIU JITSU (hereinafter the "Activity"); and

 IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in same; 

I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, "Releasor," "I" or "me", which terms shall also include Releasor's parents or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and 

I HEREBY release and forever discharge COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVE, located at 317 Hwy 20 Freeport, Florida 32439, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (collectively "Releasees"), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity. 

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY. 

I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs. 

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVE to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision of the COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVE official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.

 I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVEAND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVE, its agents, and employees. 

I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by Florida law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements. 

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's or my agent's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.

 THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION. 

THIS AGREEMENT was entered into at arm's-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both Participant, ___________SIGNED BELOW______and COMBAT SPORTS FREEPORT/FREEDOM JIU JITSU COLLECTIVE agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence shall be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.

 In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.

Cancellation Policy

Our memberships are month to month, however, due to our auto-billing software, we do require a 30 day notice to cancel your membership. 

If you would like to put your membership on hold instead of canceling, you can submit a Membership Hold Request for a 30, 60 or 90 day period. This will ensure your current rate remains locked while your account is on hold. 

If you decide to reactivate your cancelled membership in the future (and we hope you do) membership rates in effect at the time of reactivation will be applicable as membership rates are subject to change.

Please submit all cancellation/ hold requests to our email: info@freedomjjc.com 

Cancellation Policy for SUFS/PEP & UA Scholarship

Funds are reserved on a quarterly basis and cannot be refunded. In the event of an injury or illness requiring 30 days or more of leave, please let us know and we can freeze the account. During the freeze, the funds will remain as a credit until membership is reactivated (credit expires automatically at 12-months from purchase). 

When cancelling the membership, please provide a 30-day notice via email. 

Please submit all cancellation/ hold requests to our email: info@freedomjjc.com

If you decide to reactivate your cancelled membership in the future (and we hope you do) membership rates in effect at the time of reactivation will be applicable as membership rates are subject to change.

Kids and Teens Behavior Policy

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all of our students. We ask that you, the parent, go over this behavior policy with your child/children:

• Be courteous – no foul language, back talk, nasty or inappropriate comments.
• Be a good training partner – do your part of the drills and take turns.
• Be attentive – no excessive goofing off or interrupting the coach. Raise your hand to get the coach’s attention.
• Be safe – follow instructions, go slow if you’re not sure, and listen/pay attention for taps.

Our coaches work with the students to address issues as they come up.

• First and foremost, if a coach sees inappropriate behavior, they will explain what they saw, why it is wrong, and how the student should fix it.
• If the student continues to exhibit the same behavior (3 or 4 times in the same class) the coach may ask the student to sit on the side, do push-ups/sit-ups, or do extra drills.
• If the student has exhibited problematic behavior throughout the class, the coach will make every effort to speak with the parent after class about what happened and what they spoke to the student(s) about.

In addition to these on-the-spot interventions, we also have a behavioral focus each month. These help periodically focus students to improve in those areas (focus, attentiveness, helping other students, being a leader, asking good questions).

We do Reserve the right to suspend or cancel a student’s membership. This can happen for two reasons:

• The student represents a safety hazard to other students: Deliberate hitting or violent behavior, repeated excessive use of force in joint locks and chokes, not responding to taps.
• Continued, excessive disruptive behavior.

For repeated disruptive behavior, the parents will first receive a written note with a warning that a suspension is imminent if specific behaviors are not addressed and corrected. 

Injuries: If your child has an injury, please let the coaches know before class. There is almost always an alternative drill or technique they can do if they still wish to participate.