Thank you for choosing Fort Worth Combatives! We pride ourselves in providing the safest and most structured learning opportunity in all of martial arts, and we are very excited to have you join the family. Please review and acknowledge the following so we can get you started on this martial arts journey.
I, THE STUDENT OR THE PARENT ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT, UNDERSTAND that under the terms of this agreement, the school obligates itself to furnish me/my child with competent instruction and suitable facilities for teaching lessons. All class lessons are supervised by qualified personnel trained in the procedures and traditions of Fort Worth Combatives. I agree that I/my child is physically fit to receive and participate in the prescribed course of instruction. I agree to faithfully comply with all the rules and regulations of Fort Worth Combatives.
TWO WEEK RISK-FREE TRIAL: I understand that I will be granted free unlimited access to classes in the prescribed program(s) at Fort Worth Combatives for 14 calendar days in order to determine if I want to continue with a paid membership. During the 14-day free trial period, I have the right to cancel this agreement for any reason. Cancellation must be submitted using the official Trial Period Cancellation Form provided by Fort Worth Combatives. Verbal, email, written, or text message requests for cancellation will not be honored.
TWO WEEK RISK-FREE TRIAL UNIFORM DEPOSIT: I understand that I will be charged the retail price of this uniform as a security deposit, and I authorize Fort Worth Combatives to charge the payment method on file for the uniform security deposit, plus applicable taxes. Should I decide to enroll after the trial period is over, the uniform security deposit will be applied to my/my child's account as payment for the cost of the uniform. If I wish to cancel this agreement, it must be done in person and in writing on or before the end of the 14-day trial period. At the time of cancellation, I am required to return the uniform I was provided, washed and in good condition (without tears or stains), at which point 100% of my security deposit will be refunded. Failure to return the uniform at the time of cancellation will result in the forfeiture of my security deposit.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS: I understand that if I enroll in a paid membership after the 14-day free trial that my/my child's tuition payments will be made in monthly installments, and that Fort Worth Combatives has a fiduciary responsibility to collect all payments in a timely manner. Any modifications, changes, amendments, or cancellations of this agreement must be in writing.
60-DAY CANCELLATION POLICY: I understand that if I enroll in paid membership after the 14-day free trial, I have the right to cancel this agreement for any reason with a 60-day notice using the official 60-Day Notice of Membership Cancellation form provided by Fort Worth Combatives. Any other verbal, email, written, or text message requests for cancellation will not be honored. I understand that I am authorized to train during the 60-day cancellation period in accordance with the terms of my membership agreement. All monthly tuition payments are due until proper cancellation procedures have been followed. In no case shall any monthly payment be retroactively refunded.
NO ROLLOVER CLASSES: I understand that the budgeted tuition payment plan is not affected by my/my child's training schedule and/or attendance. I am aware that any unused classes within my/my child's current billing cycle will not roll over to the next cycle, nor will I be entitled to a credit for these unused classes. Fort Worth Combatives will automatically charge my billing method the discounted rate of $30 (compared to $40 regular drop-in fee) for each class over my monthly limit.
FREEZE FEE: I understand there is a maximum pause ("freeze") in monthly payments of two (2) months per twelve-month period. If I wish to freeze my membership, a fee of $25 will automatically apply for each month the account is frozen. I understand that, if i am enrolled in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program, I will have access to the online Gracie University video curriculum during the period for which my membership is frozen.
INJURY POLICIES: I understand that if I/my child becomes injured or disabled for at least three (3) months during the membership period and the injury is confirmed in writing by a physician, I have a right to a freeze the account at no cost or cancel the agreement altogether with a 30-day written notice.
RESPECT & SAFETY: I understand that belt promotions or other indication of rank is a privilege and not a right. My/my child's acceptance of instruction from Fort Worth Combatives constitutes acknowledgment that I shall treat the students and the facilities with the utmost respect. If at any point, my/my child's behavior is deemed to be unsafe or disrespectful, Fort Worth Combatives reserves the right to cancel this agreement and terminate the membership. I shall be entitled to a refund of all unearned amounts due upon cancellation by Fort Worth Combatives.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Fort Worth Combatives administrators may make any modifications to the class schedule as deemed necessary. Such modification does not relieve me of my payment obligations under any circumstances. School administrators also reserve the right to close the school on national holidays, for special events, and for a cumulative period of four weeks per calendar year for necessary maintenance and other purposes without affecting scheduled tuition payments. If the school is closed for more than four weeks, you are entitled to cancel this agreement.
LATE CHARGE: I understand that a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be assessed for any payments ten (10) days past due.
DEFAULT PAYMENTS: I assume all responsibility for all costs related to account collections, including but not limited to reasonable collection agency fees, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, administrative fees and applicable late charges that may be incurred for default payments.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: Fort Worth Combatives offers a family membership discount program for members who reside at the same billing address and share one billing account. Under this program, the main membership is priced at full price, while the second membership receives a 25% monthly discount and any additional membership receives a 50% monthly discount. The highest price membership is considered the main membership and the lower priced memberships receive subsequent discounts in decremental order of price. If any membership within the family changes, such as upgrading, downgrading, or canceling, or a new family member is added, the family membership pricing will be recalculated. Please note that changes to the family membership pricing structure will be communicated to the main account holder via email. It is important to understand that any such changes will not result in the voiding or termination of the membership agreement.
BY ENTERING INTO THE AGREEMENT I grant the school permission to use photographs, videotapes, artwork or other likenesses of me/my child (the student) for marketing, trade, publishing, or any other lawful purpose, without compensation.
MEMBERSHIP IS non-transferable except as stated herein.
I AUTHORIZE the use of a disclosed e-mail address for billing purposes and acknowledge that e-mail correspondence may include financial information pertaining to the membership.