Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Fluvium. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, services, and facilities. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

Use of Services

Eligibility

  • • You must be at least 18 years old to use our services
  • • Minors may participate with proper guardian consent and supervision
  • • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • • You are responsible for maintaining account security

Acceptable Use

  • • Respect all members, instructors, and staff
  • • Follow all facility rules and safety guidelines
  • • Use equipment properly and report any damage
  • • Maintain appropriate hygiene and attire
  • • No harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior
  • • No photography or recording without explicit permission

Membership and Payments

Membership Terms

  • • Memberships are personal and non-transferable
  • • Membership fees are due in advance
  • • Late payments may result in suspension of services
  • • Cancellation policies vary by membership type

Refund Policy

  • • Membership fees are generally non-refundable
  • • Exceptions may be made for medical reasons with documentation
  • • Unused class packages may be transferred within policy limits
  • • Event cancellations will receive appropriate refunds

Health and Safety

Assumption of Risk

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts training involve inherent risks including but not limited to:

  • • Physical injury from contact and grappling
  • • Muscle strains, sprains, and bruising
  • • Joint injuries and submissions
  • • Cuts, scrapes, and mat burn

Medical Requirements

  • • Consult your physician before beginning training
  • • Disclose any medical conditions or injuries
  • • Maintain current health insurance
  • • Follow all instructor safety guidelines
  • • Stop training if you feel unwell or injured

Intellectual Property

  • • All content, techniques, and materials are proprietary to Fluvium
  • • You may not record, copy, or distribute our content without permission
  • • Respect the intellectual property of instructors and guest teachers
  • • Any content you create may be used by Fluvium for promotional purposes

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our privacy practices as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Facility Rules

General Conduct

  • • Check in upon arrival and follow all protocols
  • • Clean and sanitize equipment after use
  • • Wear appropriate training attire (gi, rashguards, etc.)
  • • Remove shoes before entering mat areas
  • • Keep personal belongings in designated areas

Training Etiquette

  • • Bow when entering and leaving the mat
  • • Listen attentively during instruction
  • • Ask questions respectfully
  • • Tap early and often to avoid injury
  • • Control your intensity based on your partner's skill level

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fluvium, its instructors, and staff shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for services in the preceding 12 months.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or website notice. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which our primary facility is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Fluvium Legal Team

legal@fluvium.com

Response time: Within 72 hours