Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 17 June 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your membership of and attendance at Levels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (“we”, “us”, “the Academy”), operated by Levels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 12863769, registered office at Unit 22 Nelsons Industrial Estate, Long Lane, Aintree. By signing up for membership, booking a class, or entering our premises, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Definitions
“Member” means any individual who has signed up for a membership plan with us.
“Membership Contract” means the agreement formed between you and us when you sign up, made up of these Terms and your sign-up form/order confirmation.
“Premises” means Unit 22 Nelsons Industrial Estate, Long Lane, Walton, Liverpool, L9 7BN.
2. Becoming a Member
2.1 You must be at least [16/18] years old to register as a Member in your own right. Members under 16 require the written consent of a parent or legal guardian, who must also agree to these Terms on the Member’s behalf.
2.2 We reserve the right to refuse membership to anyone at our discretion, including where someone has previously been removed from the Academy for breach of these Terms.
3. Membership Plans and Fees
3.1 Current membership plans and fees are set out at Memberships page. Fees are payable monthly in advance by standing order from the date of sign-up.
3.2 We may change membership fees from time to time. We will give you at least 30 days’ written notice (by email) before any fee increase takes effect. You may cancel in accordance with Clause 5 if you do not wish to accept a fee increase.
3.3 Missed or failed payments may result in suspension of access to classes until the outstanding amount is paid, without affecting your ongoing obligation to pay membership fees under Clause 5.
4. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period)
4.1 If you signed up online or by phone, the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 give you a statutory right to cancel within 14 days of signing up, without giving a reason.
4.2 If you ask to start training before the 14 days has ended, you agree that we may charge you a proportionate amount for any classes you’ve already attended, even if you later cancel within the cooling-off period.
4.3 This cooling-off period is separate from, and does not replace, the ongoing cancellation notice period in Clause 5.
5. Ending Your Membership
5.1 After the cooling-off period in Clause 4, your membership continues on a rolling basis. You may cancel at any time by giving us one 1 calendar month’s written notice email to hello@levelsbrazilianjiujitsu.com.
5.2 You remain liable for membership fees during your notice period, and payments will continue to be collected as normal until the notice period ends, even if you stop attending classes.
5.3 If you cancel partway through a billing cycle, no partial refund will be given for that cycle unless required by law.
6. Freezing or Pausing Your Membership
6.1 You may request to freeze your membership (e.g. for injury, illness) for up to 3 months per year, free of charge, on reasonable notice. Requests for longer freezes will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and may require supporting evidence (e.g. a medical note) for injury-related freezes.
6.2 No training is permitted during a freeze period, and the freeze period does not count towards your notice period under Clause 5.
7. Code of Conduct
7.1 No-Gi BJJ is a full-contact sport. To keep the Academy safe and welcoming for everyone, all Members must:
• treat instructors, other Members, and guests with respect, on and off the mats;
• train safely and with control, immediately release any submission when a training partner taps or signals distress, and never use excessive force outside the bounds of agreed sparring;
• not attend training while under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs;
• not train with open wounds, untreated cuts, or any contagious skin condition (e.g. ringworm, impetigo, staph infections), and disclose any such condition to an instructor before training;
• maintain reasonable personal hygiene (short nails, clean training gear, showering before class);
• not engage in bullying, harassment, discrimination, or intimidating behaviour towards anyone connected with the Academy;
• not record or photograph other Members without their consent (see Clause 9);
• comply with reasonable instructions given by instructors and Academy staff.
7.2 Breach of this Code of Conduct may result in suspension or termination of membership under Clause 8.
8. Our Right to Suspend or End Your Membership
8.1 Termination for serious misconduct. We may suspend or terminate your Membership Contract immediately, without notice and without refund of any fees already paid, if you:
• engage in violence, threats, harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behaviour towards any Member, instructor, or staff member;
• behave in a way that puts the safety of yourself or others at risk;
• provide false or misleading information on your health declaration;
• engage in theft, vandalism, or other unlawful conduct on the Premises;
• seriously or repeatedly breach the Code of Conduct in Clause 7;
• otherwise act in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, is incompatible with continued membership.
8.2 Termination for other reasons. Where conduct does not warrant immediate termination under Clause 8.1, we may instead give you written notice and an opportunity to address the issue, and/or terminate your membership on 1 days’ written notice without needing to give a reason, in which case any fees paid for periods after termination will not be refunded.
8.3 Termination under this Clause does not entitle you to a refund of any membership fees already paid for the period up to or after the date of termination.
9. Health, Fitness and Assumption of Risk
9.1 No-Gi BJJ involves physical contact, grappling, and submissions, and carries an inherent risk of injury. By training with us, you confirm that:
• you are medically fit to participate, or have disclosed any relevant medical condition to us in writing before training;
• you understand and accept the risks of participation, and agree to train within your own physical limits;
• you will inform an instructor immediately if you are injured or unwell.
9.2 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under English law.
9.3 Subject to Clause 9.2, we do not accept liability for injuries arising from normal training risks inherent to a contact sport, or from your failure to follow instructor guidance or the Code of Conduct.
10. Use of the Premises, Equipment and Facilities
10.1 You must follow all posted rules and instructor guidance regarding use of mats, equipment, and changing facilities.
10.2 We are not liable for loss or damage to personal property left on the Premises, except where caused by our negligence.
10.3 We may temporarily close the Premises or cancel classes for reasons including maintenance, instructor unavailability, or events beyond our control. We will give as much notice as reasonably possible.
11. Photography, Video and Social Media
11.1 We may take photographs or video of classes and events for promotional purposes (e.g. website, social media). You may opt out of this by notifying us in writing at hello@levelsbrazilianjiujitsu.com; we will use reasonable efforts to exclude you from future promotional material.
11.2 You must not photograph, film, or record other Members without their prior consent, and must not post images or footage of other Members on social media without their consent.
12. Data Protection
We process your personal data in accordance with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018). Details of what data we collect and how we use it are set out in our Privacy Policy.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the law. We will notify Members of material changes by email at least [14] days before they take effect. Continued use of the Academy after that point constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Complaints
If you have a complaint, please contact us at hello@levelsbrazilianjiujitsu.com. We aim to acknowledge complaints within 5 working days and resolve them as quickly as possible.
15. General
15.1 These Terms, together with your sign-up form, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your membership.
15.2 If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.
15.3 These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
16. Contact Us
Levels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Unit 22 Nelson Business Park,
Long Lane, Walton
Liverpool, L9 7BN
Hello@levelsbrazilianjiujitsu.com
Company number: 12863769