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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence — Effective from 2024

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using the Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence training platform, submitting a grading video, or following any training materials provided through this service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this platform.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Kickboxing, martial arts, and self-defence training are physical activities that carry an inherent risk of injury, including but not limited to sprains, strains, fractures, bruising, and in rare cases, more serious injury or death.

By using this platform and engaging in any training activities described herein, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with such activities. You acknowledge that:

  • •You are physically capable of undertaking the training described.
  • •You have consulted with a qualified medical professional if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, injuries, or health concerns.
  • •You understand the physical demands of the training and accept personal responsibility for your participation.
  • •You will not train if you are unwell, injured, or otherwise unfit to do so safely.

3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence, its instructors, administrators, and affiliated personnel accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any injury, loss, damage, or harm arising from:

  • •Following any training techniques, drills, or exercises described on this platform.
  • •Grading submissions or any associated physical preparation.
  • •Self-defence techniques practised outside of a supervised training environment.
  • •Failure to follow safety guidelines or warm-up and cooldown protocols.
  • •Training alone without a qualified instructor or training partner present.
  • •Use or misuse of any self-defence techniques in real-world situations.

This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

4. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES — TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your training environment is safe and appropriate. Before commencing any training session, you must ensure:

  • •You have sufficient space to perform all techniques without risk of collision with walls, furniture, or other people.
  • •The floor surface is non-slip and free from hazards, debris, or trip risks.
  • •The ceiling height is adequate for kicking and jumping techniques.
  • •The training area is well-lit and adequately ventilated.
  • •Other people and animals are clear of the training area.
  • •Any equipment used (bags, pads, boards) is in good condition and properly secured.

5. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES — PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

You are responsible for using appropriate protective equipment for the nature of your training. Recommended equipment includes:

  • •Boxing gloves and hand wraps — for all pad, bag, and sparring work.
  • •Shin guards — for sparring and heavy bag work involving kicks.
  • •Mouthguard — mandatory for all contact sparring.
  • •Headguard — strongly recommended for all sparring.
  • •Groin guard (where applicable) — for contact training.
  • •Appropriate footwear or bare feet on a suitable surface — never train in socks on a slippery floor.

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence accepts no liability for injuries sustained as a result of training without appropriate protective equipment.

6. SELF-DEFENCE — LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

The self-defence techniques taught through this platform are for educational purposes only. You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with the laws governing the use of force in your jurisdiction.

In England and Wales, the use of force in self-defence is governed by Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 and Common Law. Force must be reasonable, necessary, and proportionate to the threat faced. Excessive force constitutes a criminal offence.

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence accepts no liability for the misuse of any self-defence techniques taught on this platform, or for any legal consequences arising from their use in real-world situations.

7. SUPERVISED TRAINING RECOMMENDATION

While this platform provides structured training materials for self-guided study, we strongly recommend that all students train under the supervision of a qualified instructor wherever possible. Some techniques — including throwing, choking, and knife defence — should only ever be practised in a controlled environment with qualified supervision and appropriate safety protocols in place.

8. GRADING SUBMISSIONS

By submitting a grading video, you confirm that:

  • •The video is of your own performance and has not been falsified or altered.
  • •You have trained adequately and feel physically prepared to perform the required techniques safely.
  • •Grading fees are non-refundable once a submission has been assessed.
  • •The decision of the assessing instructor is final.

You also acknowledge and accept the following:

  • •All grading videos will be reviewed by an assessor of at least Black Belt standard.
  • •Upon passing a grading, a Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence club certificate will be issued as recognition of your achievement.
  • •Club certificates are a representation of your personal progress and technical development within the Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence curriculum.
  • •At this time, Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence club certificates are not affiliated with or recognised by any national governing body.

9. MINORS

If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian before using this platform or engaging in any training activities. The parent or guardian accepts these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the minor and assumes full responsibility for their participation and safety.

10. HEALTH & MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If you have or develop any medical condition, injury, or health concern, you must seek appropriate medical advice before continuing to train. You train entirely at your own risk.

11. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence reserves the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. CONTACT

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the platform or your designated instructor.

PRIVACY POLICY

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence — UK GDPR Compliant — Effective from 2024

1. WHO WE ARE

Strike Kickboxing & Self-Defence ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller for personal data collected through this platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact: strikekickboxing@yahoo.com

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • •Identity data — your full name and email address used to register an account.
  • •Training data — belt level, training session logs, mastered techniques, and training hours.
  • •Health & fitness data (Special Category) — body weight, blood pressure, and resting heart rate that you voluntarily enter into the progress tracker.
  • •Progress photos — images you choose to upload to track your physical progress.
  • •Grading data — grading videos you submit, assessor feedback, and grading status.
  • •Payment data — your name and email associated with Stripe payments. Card details are processed directly by Stripe and are never stored by us.
  • •Communications — any messages sent to us via the Contact page.

3. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • •Contract performance — to provide you with access to training content, manage your membership, and process grading submissions.
  • •Legitimate interests — to maintain records of your belt progression and training history for the purposes of delivering a structured curriculum.
  • •Explicit consent — for the processing of Special Category data (health and fitness statistics including weight, blood pressure, and heart rate). You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting your data within the Progress section or contacting us.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

  • •To create and manage your member account.
  • •To track and display your belt level, training progress, and technique mastery.
  • •To process grading submissions and communicate assessment results.
  • •To process payments for grading fees, equipment, and seminars via Stripe.
  • •To send transactional emails (grading confirmations, pass codes, seminar bookings).
  • •To allow you to optionally track personal health and fitness statistics.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. THIRD-PARTY DATA PROCESSORS

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate the platform:

  • •Base44 — application hosting and database storage. Your data is stored securely on Base44's servers.
  • •Stripe — payment processing. Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant. Card data never touches our systems.
  • •Resend — transactional email delivery (grading confirmations, pass codes).
  • •YouTube (Google LLC) — seminar video streaming, where applicable.
  • •Third-party AI models — used to power the in-app AI Coach. When you ask the AI Coach a question, your query is sent to our AI provider to generate a response. This data is processed solely to answer your request and is not used to train the AI models.

All processors are required to handle your data in compliance with applicable data protection law.

5A. AI-POWERED FEATURES & DISCLOSURE

This app includes AI-powered features, including the in-app AI Coach that provides technique and training advice. By using the AI Coach, you acknowledge and consent to the following:

  • •Your questions and any context you provide are transmitted to our third-party AI provider to generate a response.
  • •AI-generated advice is for general guidance only and does not replace professional martial arts instruction, medical advice, or qualified coaching.
  • •You should not rely solely on AI advice for training decisions — always exercise judgement and consult a qualified instructor where appropriate.
  • •We do not use your AI Coach conversations to train the underlying AI models, and your personal data remains subject to the protections in this Privacy Policy.
  • •You may stop using AI-powered features at any time without affecting your access to the rest of the app.

For any questions about how AI features handle your data, please contact us at strikekickboxing@yahoo.com.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data for as long as you hold an active account. If you delete your account, all associated personal data — including training logs, progress photos, health statistics, and grading records — will be permanently deleted. Payment records may be retained for up to 7 years in line with HMRC financial record-keeping requirements.

7. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • •Right of access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • •Right to rectification — you may ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
  • •Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — you may request deletion of your data. You can delete your account directly within the app, which will remove all your associated records.
  • •Right to restrict processing — you may ask us to limit how we use your data.
  • •Right to data portability — you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • •Right to withdraw consent — for Special Category health data, you may withdraw consent at any time.
  • •Right to object — you may object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at strikekickboxing@yahoo.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. CHILDREN'S DATA

If a member is under the age of 13, a parent or legal guardian must provide explicit consent before any personal data is collected. For members aged 13–17, parental consent is strongly recommended. Please contact us if you need to provide or withdraw consent on behalf of a child.

9. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Access to member data is restricted to authorised administrators only. All personal data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) in transit and stored securely on our hosting provider's infrastructure.

10. COMPLAINTS

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — the UK's data protection regulator — at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113. We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you contact the ICO.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to members via email. Continued use of the platform following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO ERASURE

Under UK GDPR you have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time. Use the tool below to permanently delete all data associated with your account.

You must be signed in to request deletion of your personal data.

By using this platform you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy in full.