COMBAT KINETICS MMA

PARTICIPANT & MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT, WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS

Effective Date: 15 March 2025 | Version: 2.1 | Last Updated: 16 March 2026

This Participant & Membership Agreement, Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Medical Acknowledgement and Payment Terms (“Agreement”) applies to all persons who book, purchase, enrol in, attend, access, observe, or otherwise participate in any Combat Kinetics MMA activity, programme, class, trial, session, event, facility use, digital content, or related service offered by Savage Works Private Limited, operating as Combat Kinetics MMA and its associated clubs, branches, coaches, programmes, and activities (the “Academy” or “Combat Kinetics”). The person accepting this Agreement is the “Participant” and, where applicable, the “Parent/Guardian”.

By checking any required consent box, completing a booking, making a payment, registering, digitally signing, attending, accessing, or otherwise participating in any Academy activity, the Participant and/or Parent/Guardian acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.

1. GENERAL ACCEPTANCE AND BINDING EFFECT

1.1 By enrolling in, attending, accessing, purchasing, booking, participating in, observing, or otherwise using any class, course, workshop, camp, trial class, sparring session, fitness session, personal training session, combat sports training, open mat, seminar, competition-related activity, event, online content, digital session, or other activity conducted, organised, hosted, recommended, or facilitated by the Academy, the Participant agrees to be bound by this Agreement.

1.2 This Agreement is a binding contract between the Participant and the Academy.

1.3 If the Participant does not agree to any provision of this Agreement, they must not enrol in, attend, or participate in any Academy activity.

1.4 Continued participation in any Academy activity constitutes continuing acceptance of this Agreement and any updates to it.

1.5 The Participant acknowledges that this Agreement is intended to protect the Academy, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, coaches, instructors, volunteers, agents, representatives, affiliates, and stakeholders, and to promote participant safety, lawful conduct, operational clarity, and the orderly functioning of the Academy.

1.6 The Academy may amend, supplement, update, or replace this Agreement from time to time by physical notice, email, website posting, registration flow, digital form, or any other reasonable mode. Continued participation after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.

2. IDENTITY OF THE COMPANY AND OPERATING UNIT

2.1 Combat Kinetics is a unit, business division, and operating name of Savage Works Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 in India.

2.2 The Academy may organise martial arts training, mixed martial arts classes, fitness classes, personal training, coaching, educational, athletic, developmental, recreational, and related activities as part of its commercial business operations.

2.3 The legal contracting entity is Savage Works Private Limited, acting through Combat Kinetics and/or any of its units, branches, coaches, contractors, employees, staff, or authorised representatives, as applicable.

3. PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION BASIS

3.1 All amounts paid to Savage Works Private Limited, acting through Combat Kinetics, are fees paid in consideration of enrolment, access, training, coaching, programme participation, infrastructure use, and related Academy operations.

3.2 In consideration of such fees, the Academy may provide access to classes, training sessions, facilities, programmes, coaching, personal training, events, or related services, subject always to this Agreement and the Academy’s rules, schedules, and discretion.

3.3 Such fees are paid voluntarily and with full knowledge of the nature of the Academy’s activities, and participation is subject to this Agreement, applicable rules, safety conditions, coach instructions, and operational requirements.

3.4 The Academy may categorise such fees under different brackets, plans, programmes, durations, packages, membership types, or levels for administrative convenience, pricing, or access management, and such categorisation shall not by itself limit the Academy’s rights under this Agreement.

3.5 Payments made under this Agreement are standard commercial payments for services and access, and no representation is made that any such payment is tax exempt unless expressly stated in writing under applicable law.

4. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

4.1 Participation in the Academy’s activities is entirely voluntary.

4.2 No representation, guarantee, assurance, or promise has been made by the Academy regarding safety, skill progression, competitive achievement, fitness result, weight loss, injury prevention, or any other outcome.

4.3 The Participant accepts full personal responsibility for the decision to participate.

5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE NATURE OF MARTIAL ARTS AND COMBAT TRAINING

5.1 The Academy provides physical-contact combat training, including mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, striking drills, conditioning, pad work, partner drills, takedowns, sparring, strength and fitness sessions, and related activities.

5.2 Such training is inherently strenuous, dynamic, unpredictable, and physically risky.

5.3 Injury may occur even when:

• proper instruction is given;
• safety measures are followed;
• protective equipment is worn; and
• reasonable care is exercised by all persons involved.

5.4 Martial arts and combat sports may involve intentional and incidental body contact, impact, sudden movement, imbalance, falls, twisting, choking, joint manipulation, and intense physical exertion.

6. VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK

6.1 Participation in the Academy’s activities involves inherent risks, including serious bodily injury, temporary or permanent disability, head injury, concussion, fractures, dislocations, joint injury, muscle tears, ligament damage, eye injury, dental injury, skin infections, communicable conditions, emotional distress, property loss, and, in rare cases, death.

6.2 Such risks may arise due to:

• the nature of combat sports;
• direct or indirect physical contact;
• the acts or omissions of other participants;
• the use of mats, bags, pads, equipment, or training surfaces;
• fatigue or overexertion;
• hidden or obvious defects in the premises or equipment;
• inadequate hydration or nutrition;
• failure to follow instructions;
• medical episodes;
• transport to or from activities; and
• participation in off-site or competition activities.

6.3 The Participant voluntarily, knowingly, expressly, and irrevocably assumes all such risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6.4 Physical-contact combat training carries a meaningful possibility of injury even in controlled environments.

7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY

7.1 Personal Safety
The Participant is responsible for their own safety at all times while participating in any Academy activity.

7.2 Awareness of Surroundings
The Participant shall remain aware of surroundings at all times, including other participants, coaches, hard surfaces, equipment, and boundaries.

7.3 Following Instructions
The Participant shall strictly follow all verbal, written, posted, demonstrated, and otherwise communicated safety instructions.

7.4 Reporting Unsafe Conditions
The Participant shall immediately report any unsafe condition, injury, suspected concussion, illness, broken equipment, hazardous surface, or misconduct.

7.5 Respecting Others
The Participant shall conduct themselves responsibly, respectfully, and with control, and shall avoid reckless or dangerous conduct.

7.6 Duty to Stop
The Participant agrees to stop any drill, sparring round, repetition, or activity immediately if instructed by a coach or if they feel unable to continue safely.

7.7 Protective Gear
The Participant shall wear and maintain all protective gear required by the Academy and acknowledges that protective gear reduces but does not eliminate risk.

8. MEDICAL CLEARANCE, FITNESS TO PARTICIPATE, AND HEALTH DISCLOSURES

8.1 The Participant affirms that they are medically, physically, and mentally fit to participate in physical-contact combat and fitness training.

8.2 The Participant represents that they have consulted, where appropriate, a qualified medical practitioner and have either been cleared to participate or have voluntarily chosen to participate at their own risk.

8.3 The Participant agrees to disclose any pre-existing or current medical conditions, physical limitations, illnesses, injuries, surgeries, medications, allergies, neurological conditions, cardiovascular concerns, respiratory concerns, musculoskeletal issues, or any other condition that may affect safe participation.

8.4 It is the Participant’s continuing responsibility to update the Academy immediately regarding any change in medical condition, injury status, or participation suitability.

8.5 The Academy is not responsible for independently evaluating the Participant’s suitability to participate based on undisclosed or unknown medical information.

8.6 The Academy may, in its sole discretion, require medical clearance, suspend participation, restrict activities, or refuse access where health or safety concerns arise.

9. NO MEDICAL ADVICE

9.1 The Academy’s staff, coaches, instructors, and representatives are not acting as doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, or licensed medical professionals unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

9.2 No statement made by the Academy regarding exercise, injury, recovery, participation readiness, or training suitability constitutes medical advice.

9.3 The Participant agrees to seek appropriate medical attention whenever required and not to rely upon the Academy for medical diagnosis or treatment.

10. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID AUTHORISATION

10.1 In the event of an injury, medical incident, or emergency during or in connection with Academy activities, the Participant authorises the Academy to arrange basic first aid, emergency assistance, transport, ambulance support, or referral to medical professionals as the Academy reasonably deems appropriate.

10.2 Emergency response times may vary, and the Academy does not guarantee the availability of any specific medical response.

10.3 All medical and incidental costs arising from any such emergency, consultation, hospital visit, or treatment shall be borne solely by the Participant.

11. WAIVER, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS

11.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant releases, waives, discharges, and agrees to hold harmless Savage Works Private Limited, Combat Kinetics, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, coaches, instructors, volunteers, agents, affiliates, successors, assigns, landlords, venue providers, event organisers, and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, or losses arising out of or in connection with participation in Academy activities, except to the extent such liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

11.2 This release includes, without limitation, claims arising from:

• physical injury;
• emotional injury or mental stress;
• illness or infection;
• property loss or theft;
• negligence of other participants;
• ordinary negligence of Released Parties to the extent waivable by law; and
• any condition of the premises, training surface, or equipment.

11.3 This waiver is intended to be broad and inclusive, subject always to the limits imposed by applicable law.

12. RELEASE RELATING TO CONTACT WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS

12.1 Academy activities involve training with, near, or against other participants of varying skill levels, control, experience, body types, and judgment.

12.2 Injuries may result from the acts, omissions, mistakes, lack of control, negligence, or recklessness of other participants.

12.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Academy shall not be liable for injuries caused by other participants merely because such injury occurs during Academy activity.

12.4 The Participant agrees not to bring or support any claim against the Academy arising solely from injuries inflicted by another participant during ordinary training activity, subject always to applicable law.

13. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONDUCT

13.1 The Participant agrees to act with discipline, control, maturity, care, and respect at all times.

13.2 The Participant agrees to comply with all Academy rules regarding hygiene, punctuality, sparring intensity, training conduct, protective gear, membership procedures, payment procedures, and facility usage.

13.3 The Participant agrees not to attend class while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, banned substances, or any medication that impairs safe participation.

13.4 The Participant shall not engage in abusive language, threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying, retaliation, unsafe behaviour, or misconduct of any kind.

13.5 Failure to comply with Academy rules may, at the Academy’s discretion, result in warning, restriction, suspension, expulsion, termination of participation, or legal action where appropriate.

14. PROPER USE OF MARTIAL ARTS SKILLS

14.1 All techniques, training, methods, and skills taught or demonstrated by the Academy must be used responsibly, lawfully, ethically, and only in appropriate settings.

14.2 The Participant agrees not to misuse such training for unlawful violence, aggression, intimidation, assault, coercion, harassment, or any anti-social purpose.

14.3 Misuse of martial arts skills outside the Academy may lead to immediate termination of access, reporting to authorities where appropriate, and legal action.

15. ENROLMENT, FEES, PAYMENT TERMS, AND ACCESS CONDITIONS

15.1 All Participants must complete such registration, waiver, emergency contact, health disclosure, and payment formalities as may be required by the Academy before participating.

15.2 The Academy may prescribe, revise, update, or restructure fee amounts, access categories, participation plans, schedules, trial formats, membership structures, personal training structures, or administrative procedures from time to time.

15.3 The Academy may accept payment through such modes as it may permit from time to time, including cash, online transfer, cards, UPI, payment gateway, recurring links, or any other approved mode.

15.4 Delayed, failed, reversed, chargebacked, disputed, or unauthorised payments may result in suspension, refusal of access, cancellation of enrolment, recovery proceedings, and/or additional administrative handling.

15.5 The Academy may deny participation where payment formalities, documentation, waiver execution, or safety compliance remain incomplete.

16. NON-REFUNDABILITY, PAYMENT FINALITY, AND NO FREEZE / NO EXTENSION

16.1 Unless the Academy expressly states otherwise in writing in a specific case, all amounts paid are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

16.2 No refund shall be due on account of:

• change of mind;
• dissatisfaction;
• perceived deficiency in coaching style or class format;
• inability to attend;
• schedule conflicts;
• travel;
• illness or injury;
• coach change;
• location change;
• suspension or termination for rule violations;
• closure on holidays or due to events beyond control; or
• personal circumstances of any nature.

16.3 Participation and access periods correspond to the relevant fee bracket, plan, package, term, or period, as applicable.

16.4 Unless expressly approved by the Academy in writing in exceptional cases, participation periods cannot be frozen, paused, extended, transferred, adjusted, or carried forward.

16.5 Failure to attend any number of sessions within the applicable participation period shall not entitle the Participant to any refund, extension, replacement class, or compensation.

17. HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL COSTS

17.1 The Academy does not provide health insurance, accident insurance, disability insurance, hospitalisation cover, or medical reimbursement of any kind unless expressly stated in writing.

17.2 It is the Participant’s sole responsibility to obtain and maintain adequate personal medical or accident insurance if desired.

17.3 The Participant shall bear all medical costs, rehabilitation costs, consultation fees, diagnostic expenses, transport charges, medication costs, and incidental expenses arising from participation.

18. USE OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND PREMISES

18.1 All Academy facilities, mats, equipment, bags, pads, common areas, changing areas, restrooms, training aids, and premises must be used responsibly and only for their intended purpose.

18.2 Unauthorised access to restricted areas or improper use of the premises is prohibited.

18.3 Each club, branch, or location may have a different layout, training space, flooring arrangement, ventilation condition, equipment availability, and operational setup.

18.4 The Academy does not follow a standardised format across all locations, and such differences shall not by themselves constitute grounds for refund, complaint, or legal claim.

18.5 The Participant agrees to inspect, to the extent reasonably possible, any equipment or training space before use and to report visible issues before participating.

18.6 Equipment shall be used only in the manner instructed and must not be improvised, misused, damaged, altered, or removed without permission.

18.7 The Participant shall return Academy equipment to its designated place after use and shall promptly report any damage, malfunction, or defect.

18.8 Intentional, reckless, or negligent damage to Academy property may result in liability for repair or replacement costs, suspension, or termination.

19. PERSONAL BELONGINGS, LOCKERS, PARKING, AND PROPERTY

19.1 The Academy is not responsible for loss, theft, disappearance, misplacement, or damage to personal belongings brought to the premises.

19.2 The provision of shelves, storage spaces, cubbies, hooks, lockers, or designated corners, if any, is only a convenience and does not create any bailment, custody, or obligation of safekeeping.

19.3 Vehicles parked in or near Academy premises are parked entirely at the Participant’s risk.

20. CLEANLINESS, HYGIENE, AND COMMUNICABLE CONDITIONS

20.1 The Participant agrees to maintain appropriate personal hygiene, wear suitable athletic attire, keep gear reasonably clean, and follow hygiene instructions issued by the Academy.

20.2 The Participant agrees not to attend class if suffering from a contagious skin condition, open infected wound, unexplained rash, communicable illness, fever, or any condition that may expose others to unreasonable health risk.

20.3 The Participant agrees to immediately inform the Academy of any condition that may require temporary restriction from close-contact participation.

20.4 The Academy may refuse participation where hygiene, infection control, or participant safety requires it.

20.5 Even with reasonable hygiene practices, infection risks cannot be completely eliminated.

20.6 The Participant voluntarily assumes the risk of exposure to such conditions as part of participation in close-contact training environments.

21. HEAD INJURY, CONCUSSION, AND RETURN-TO-TRAINING PROTOCOL

21.1 Martial arts training, including striking, grappling, takedowns, throws, and sparring, may involve head impact or rapid acceleration or deceleration of the head and neck.

21.2 A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that may occur even without visible external injury.

21.3 Symptoms of concussion may include:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• nausea;
• confusion;
• blurred vision;
• sensitivity to light;
• difficulty concentrating;
• memory impairment; and
• loss of consciousness.

21.4 If the Participant experiences or suspects any head injury or concussion during training, they will:

• immediately stop training;
• inform a coach or staff member; and
• seek appropriate medical evaluation.

21.5 The Academy may remove any Participant from training if a head injury is suspected.

21.6 The Participant may be required to obtain medical clearance from a qualified healthcare professional before returning to training following a suspected or confirmed concussion.

21.7 The Academy is not responsible for diagnosing concussions, and medical responsibility ultimately rests with the Participant and/or their guardian.

21.8 The Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with head injury and concussion arising from participation in combat sports training.

22. SPARRING, PARTNER DRILLS, AND TRAINING INTENSITY CONSENT

22.1 Certain training activities conducted by the Academy may include:

• sparring;
• live grappling;
• resistance drills;
• controlled striking exchanges;
• takedown practice;
• submission training; and
• partner drills involving physical resistance.

22.2 Such activities involve controlled but genuine physical resistance and may result in accidental contact, imbalance, falls, or injury.

22.3 Participation in sparring and live partner drills is voluntary but encouraged as part of martial arts development, subject to coach approval and safety considerations.

22.4 The Participant agrees to:

• respect training partners;
• maintain control during sparring;
• follow intensity guidelines set by coaches; and
• immediately stop when instructed.

22.5 The Academy may:

• limit sparring participation;
• restrict certain participants from sparring;
• adjust training intensity; and
• remove a Participant from sparring if safety concerns arise.

22.6 The Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with sparring, partner drills, and resistance training activities.

23. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, MEDIA RELEASE, AND PARTICIPANT-TAKEN CONTENT

23.1 The Participant grants permission to the Academy and its authorised representatives to photograph, film, audio record, or otherwise capture the Participant’s image, likeness, voice, performance, or participation during Academy activities.

23.2 The Participant authorises the Academy to use, reproduce, edit, publish, display, communicate, distribute, and otherwise exploit such material for lawful business, promotional, archival, social media, website, educational, administrative, or marketing purposes, without further approval or compensation.

23.3 The Participant waives any right to inspect or approve final media, captions, edits, layouts, or accompanying text and waives any claim arising from such lawful use.

23.4 If the Participant does not wish to have their image, likeness, or voice used as above, they must notify the Academy in writing in advance. The Academy will make reasonable efforts but does not guarantee complete exclusion where photography or videography occurs in group environments.

23.5 The Participant may not engage in photography, videography, live streaming, recording of training sessions, or publication of Academy content without prior permission where such activity may affect privacy, safety, or intellectual property rights.

23.6 Unauthorised photography, videography, or dissemination of images or footage taken inside the Academy may result in disciplinary action, suspension, termination, or legal action.

24. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL

24.1 All materials, training content, systems, drills, methods, sequences, notes, plans, teaching structures, class formats, videos, diagrams, written content, and internal documents used or created by the Academy are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Academy and/or its lawful owners.

24.2 The Participant shall not copy, record, reproduce, publish, distribute, publicly display, upload, transmit, modify, teach, commercialise, or exploit any such material without prior written permission.

24.3 The Participant specifically agrees not to circulate Academy training material, paid content, internal materials, or recordings on social media, messaging groups, video platforms, or any public or commercial channel without written approval.

24.4 “Confidential Information” includes any and all non-public information disclosed by the Academy to the Participant, whether orally, visually, digitally, or in writing, which is designated as confidential or which reasonably ought to be understood as confidential, including training methods, class structures, internal processes, client lists, business strategy, pricing structures, member information, coach notes, and proprietary operational information.

24.5 The Participant agrees to:

• keep all such Confidential Information strictly confidential;
• use it only for the limited purpose of participating in Academy activities; and
• not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent.

25. EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS

25.1 The Academy may establish emergency procedures and safety protocols for injury reporting, evacuation, fire response, equipment failure, medical incidents, or other emergencies.

25.2 The Participant agrees to familiarise themselves with such protocols where communicated and to comply immediately with all instructions issued by coaches, staff, or authorised personnel during emergencies.

25.3 The Participant shall immediately report any injury, collapse, breathing issue, suspected fracture, suspected concussion, dangerous condition, or urgent concern.

26. NO WARRANTY; TRAINING AND FACILITY PROVIDED AS IS

26.1 The Academy does not provide any warranty, representation, or guarantee that:

• the premises will be uninterruptedly available;
• any coach, class, branch, or facility will remain unchanged;
• any programme will be suitable for every Participant; or
• any training will produce any specific result.

26.2 Participation is undertaken at the Participant’s own risk, subject to this Agreement.

27. COACHING CHANGES, LOCATION CHANGES, FACILITY CHANGES, AND PROGRAMME MODIFICATIONS

27.1 The Academy may change, substitute, rotate, remove, or assign coaches, instructors, assistant coaches, support staff, classes, branches, venues, or programme formats at its discretion.

27.2 This applies to group classes, personal training, workshops, special batches, children’s programmes, competition training, and any other offering.

27.3 Such changes shall not be grounds for refund, cancellation, compensation, claim, or dispute.

27.4 The Participant agrees to adapt to reasonable operational modifications made in the interests of safety, logistics, coaching quality, scheduling, staffing, or business management.

27.5 If any Academy branch or location is permanently closed, discontinued, or ceases operations for any reason, the Academy may, at its sole discretion, transfer the Participant’s remaining access, where feasible, to the nearest existing branch or such other branch as the Academy may designate.

27.6 Such transfer of access shall be the Participant’s sole remedy in the event of branch closure, and no refund, reimbursement, damages, compensation, or cancellation right shall arise on account of such closure.

28. CLASS RESCHEDULING, CANCELLATION, HOLIDAYS, EVENTS, FORCE MAJEURE

28.1 Class dates, timings, structures, or availability may be modified, rescheduled, shortened, suspended, or cancelled due to holidays, staff availability, maintenance, tournaments, events, weather, force majeure, government action, health concerns, or other operational reasons.

28.2 The Academy will make reasonable efforts to provide notice of such changes where practicable.

28.3 Any such modification, postponement, or cancellation shall not give rise to any refund, damages, compensation, or claim against the Academy.

29. ADMISSION, REFUSAL, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION

29.1 The Academy may, in its discretion, grant, refuse, suspend, restrict, or terminate admission, enrolment, participation, facility access, or continued membership.

29.2 Without limiting the foregoing, the Academy may suspend or terminate participation where a Participant:

• behaves in an unsafe, aggressive, abusive, dishonest, or disruptive manner;
• violates Academy rules or coach instructions;
• conceals material medical information;
• fails to make payment;
• causes danger to self or others; or
• acts in a manner prejudicial to the Academy’s safety, business, reputation, or operations.

29.3 In such cases, the Academy’s decision shall be final for operational purposes, and the Participant shall not be entitled to any refund, compensation, or reinstatement as of right.

30. MISUSE OF ACADEMY NAME, BRAND, OR AFFILIATION

30.1 The Participant shall not falsely represent themselves as an official spokesperson, representative, coach, employee, franchisee, partner, or authorised affiliate of the Academy.

30.2 The Participant shall not use the Academy’s name, logo, marks, videos, or reputation in a misleading, defamatory, commercial, or unauthorised manner.

30.3 During the period of the Participant’s enrolment, membership, attendance, or association with the Academy, and for a reasonable period following the expiry, termination, or discontinuation of such association, the Participant shall not directly or indirectly engage, solicit, approach, induce, retain, instruct, contract with, or otherwise involve any member, coach, fighter, instructor, employee, staff member, contractor, or representative of the Academy for any independent training, coaching, employment, freelance work, casual work, business engagement, or similar arrangement, except with the Academy’s prior written consent.

30.4 The Participant shall not, whether directly or indirectly, make or communicate any offer of employment, engagement, retention, freelance work, consulting work, fight-related opportunity, or other hiring proposal to any coach, fighter, employee, staff member, contractor, or representative of the Academy, with the intention or effect of securing their services outside the Academy, except with the Academy’s prior written consent.

30.5 Any breach of Clauses 30.3 or 30.4 may cause serious commercial and reputational harm to the Academy, and the Academy shall be entitled to take appropriate disciplinary and legal action, including suspension or termination of access, injunctive relief, and claims for damages, subject to applicable law.

31. PERSONAL TRAINING, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND MINOR PARTICIPANTS

31.1 This Agreement applies to all participation formats offered by the Academy, including:

• group classes;
• personal training sessions;
• semi-private coaching;
• children’s programmes;
• camps or workshops;
• seminars;
• competition training;
• online classes or virtual sessions;
• outdoor training; and
• special programs or events.

31.2 Participants who enrol in personal training or small-group training acknowledge that such sessions may involve higher-intensity physical effort, closer supervision, individually tailored programming, and greater physical demands.

31.3 Parents or legal guardians enrolling minors acknowledge that:

• combat sports involve controlled physical contact;
• children may participate in drills involving grappling, takedowns, sparring, or striking exercises depending on age and level; and
• accidental injury remains possible despite supervision.

31.4 A parent or guardian signing on behalf of a minor:

• confirms they are the lawful guardian;
• accepts all terms of this Agreement on behalf of the minor; and
• agrees to indemnify the Academy against claims brought by or on behalf of the minor.

31.5 The Academy may:

• place minors in age-appropriate classes;
• restrict certain drills or sparring formats; and
• modify training intensity based on safety considerations.

32. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL

32.1 Travel to and from Academy locations, competitions, training camps, or events is undertaken entirely at the Participant’s own risk.

32.2 The Academy shall not be responsible for:

• accidents occurring during travel;
• transportation arrangements made independently by Participants; or
• delays, cancellations, or travel disruptions.

32.3 Where the Academy facilitates group travel, carpools, or transport recommendations, such facilitation shall not create any duty of care for the journey itself.

33. OFF-SITE TRAINING, EVENTS, AND COMPETITIONS

33.1 The Academy may organise or participate in:

• competitions;
• inter-club events;
• demonstrations;
• seminars;
• training camps; and
• outdoor or off-site training.

33.2 Participation in such activities carries additional risks including:

• unfamiliar facilities;
• unfamiliar training partners;
• competitive intensity; and
• travel-related risks.

33.3 The Participant voluntarily assumes all such risks.

33.4 The Academy shall not be liable for injuries sustained during participation in third-party organised events, competitions, or facilities, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

34. DIGITAL PLATFORMS, ONLINE PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

34.1 The Academy may provide access to digital resources including:

• online classes;
• instructional videos;
• member groups;
• messaging platforms;
• scheduling apps; and
• training resources.

34.2 The Participant acknowledges that online content:

• is educational in nature;
• cannot substitute in-person supervision; and
• may not be appropriate for all fitness levels.

34.3 The Participant accepts full responsibility for any injury or harm resulting from performing exercises or drills based on digital content without adequate supervision or suitability.

35. DATA AND COMMUNICATION CONSENT

35.1 The Academy may collect and store basic personal information necessary for administration, safety, communication, scheduling, billing, training management, legal compliance, and record-keeping.

35.2 Such information may include:

• name;
• contact information;
• emergency contacts;
• medical disclosures relevant to training; and
• attendance records.

35.3 The Academy may communicate with Participants via:

• phone;
• email;
• messaging apps;
• training groups; and
• scheduling platforms.

35.4 The Academy shall take reasonable measures to protect personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security of digital systems.

36. INDEMNIFICATION

36.1 The Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Academy and all Released Parties against any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, losses, or expenses arising from or connected with:

• the Participant’s conduct;
• violation of this Agreement;
• misuse of martial arts training;
• damage to Academy property; or
• injury caused to another participant.

36.2 This indemnification includes legal costs and expenses reasonably incurred in defending such claims.

37. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

37.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the liability of the Academy for any claim arising out of participation shall be limited.

37.2 Under no circumstances shall the Academy be liable for:

• indirect damages;
• consequential damages;
• loss of income;
• loss of opportunity;
• reputational harm; or
• emotional distress claims unrelated to physical injury.

38. CONFIDENTIALITY

38.1 The Participant agrees not to disclose confidential information relating to the Academy including:

• training methodologies;
• coaching systems;
• internal operations;
• member information; and
• strategic plans.

38.2 Such information shall only be used for the purpose of participating in Academy activities.

39. EMERGENCY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE

39.1 The Participant agrees to comply with all emergency instructions including:

• evacuation procedures;
• injury reporting protocols; and
• facility safety directions.

39.2 The Participant agrees to cooperate with staff in emergency situations.

40. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

40.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India and the State of Tamil Nadu.

40.2 Any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

41. SEVERABILITY

41.1 If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed to the minimum extent necessary.

41.2 The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

42. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

42.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Participant and the Academy regarding participation in Academy activities.

42.2 It supersedes any prior verbal or written representations relating to participation.

43. PARTICIPANT DECLARATION AND DIGITAL ACCEPTANCE

I confirm that:

43.1 I have carefully read this Agreement in its entirety.

43.2 I understand the risks associated with combat sports training.

43.3 I voluntarily agree to all terms and conditions contained herein.

43.4 I assume full responsibility for my participation.

43.5 I acknowledge and agree that this Agreement may be accepted electronically.

43.6 Acceptance of this Agreement by checkbox confirmation, digital signature, booking completion, registration, payment, attendance, access, or any other electronic method permitted by the Academy shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, have the same force and effect as a physical signature.

44. FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18

44.1 If the Participant is under 18 years of age, this Agreement must be accepted by a parent or legal guardian.

44.2 By electronically accepting this Agreement on behalf of a minor, the Parent/Guardian confirms that they are the lawful parent or legal guardian of the minor and are authorised to accept and be bound by this Agreement on the minor’s behalf.

44.3 Such electronic acceptance by the Parent/Guardian shall have the same force and effect as a physical signature, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

This Agreement constitutes the current applicable version of the Combat Kinetics MMA Participant & Membership Agreement, Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Medical Acknowledgement and Payment Terms and supersedes any earlier version to the extent of any inconsistency.

Combat Kinetics MMA
A unit of Savage Works Private Limited