Terms of Service.
Terms of Service for VOW Jiu-Jitsu (vowjj.com)
Effective Date: October 19, 2024
Welcome to VOW Jiu-Jitsu ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website vowjj.com (the "Website") and any related services offered by VOW Jiu-Jitsu, including participation in our events and activities.
By accessing or using the Website, or by participating in any events hosted by VOW Jiu-Jitsu, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website or participate in our events.
1. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website and services in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. You must be at least 18 years old to access or use the Website or participate in our events. If you are under 18, you may only participate with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
2. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when creating your account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately at team@vowjiujitsu.com. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property
All content, materials, and information on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, are the property of VOW Jiu-Jitsu or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:
Copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on the Website or its content.
Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction tools.
Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Website.
4. User-Generated Content
Certain areas of the Website may allow users to submit, post, or upload content, such as comments, reviews, or other material ("User-Generated Content"). By submitting User-Generated Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, modify, distribute, and display such content on the Website and in promotional materials.
You agree that your User-Generated Content will not violate any laws or infringe upon the rights of any third parties. We reserve the right to remove any User-Generated Content that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
5. Purchases and Payments
If you purchase any products, services, or event tickets through the Website, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. All payments made on the Website are subject to our billing terms and conditions.
We reserve the right to change our pricing or modify the services offered at any time. Any price changes will be communicated before you make a purchase.
6. Refund Policy
No Refunds for Events:
All ticket sales and registration fees for events hosted by VOW Jiu-Jitsu are final. We do not offer refunds for any events unless VOW Jiu-Jitsu needs to cancel or reschedule the event.
Event Cancellations:
If VOW Jiu-Jitsu cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will have the option to either receive a full refund or apply their registration fee toward a future event.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Engage in any illegal or harmful activities while using the Website or participating in our events.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, other users' accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Website.
Interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks associated with the Website or events.
Post or transmit any content that is harmful, unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
8. Media Release
By participating in our events, you grant VOW Jiu-Jitsu permission to take photographs, record video, and capture audio during the events. You agree that we may use these photos, videos, and recordings, including your name and likeness, for promotional, advertising, or marketing purposes, including but not limited to our Website, social media channels, and other promotional materials.
You waive any right to review, inspect, or approve the final versions of these materials and acknowledge that you are not entitled to any form of compensation for their use.
9. Liability Waiver
Assumption of Risk:
By participating in any VOW Jiu-Jitsu events or activities, you acknowledge that martial arts and physical training involve inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or death. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in these activities.
Waiver of Liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless VOW Jiu-Jitsu, its instructors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that may arise from your participation in any VOW Jiu-Jitsu events, including those resulting from negligence, gross negligence, or recklessness.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VOW Jiu-Jitsu, its officers, directors, instructors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
Your participation in VOW Jiu-Jitsu events.
Your violation of these Terms.
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content, services, and features provided through the Website are offered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. VOW Jiu-Jitsu makes no warranties, whether express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or services provided.
We do not warrant that the Website or events will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected. You use the Website and participate in events at your own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, VOW Jiu-Jitsu shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or participation in events, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to your use of the Website or participation in events shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for access to the Website or participation in an event during the 12 months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VOW Jiu-Jitsu, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
Your use of the Website or participation in events.
Your violation of these Terms.
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website or services at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including for violation of these Terms.
Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease, and you must immediately discontinue all use of the Website and any services provided.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Austin, Texas.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated "Effective Date" will be noted at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: team@vowjiujitsu.com
Phone: (737) 802-6799
Address: 5555 Lamar Blvd, H115 Austin, Texas 78751