Terms & Conditions

April 2026

INTRODUCTION

These terms and conditions govern your use of the 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy website and any associated services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

These terms do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

ABOUT US

5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales.

Registered address: 1st Floor, 34 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EE ICO Registration: 00013836232 Contact: reece@5thelementjiujitsu.com Phone: 07511265152

USE OF THE WEBSITE

You may use this website for the following purposes:

Finding information about our programmes, classes, and membership options
Booking a free trial class
Registering for membership
Contacting us with enquiries

You agree that you will not:

Use the website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website
Use the website to transmit harmful or malicious content
Copy, reproduce, or redistribute any content from the website without permission

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, video, and design — is the property of 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy CIC or used with permission. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute any content without our prior written consent.

The 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy name, logo, and branding are trademarks of 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy CIC.

MEMBERSHIP AND BOOKINGS

All memberships and trial bookings are subject to the separate terms set out in our Membership Agreement (Adult and Junior versions as applicable). These are presented at the point of registration via our membership platform, Mattrack.

By registering for membership or a trial, you agree to be bound by the relevant Membership Agreement in addition to these website terms.

Cancellation of membership is governed by our Membership Cancellation Policy, available on the website and within the Membership Agreement.

PRICING AND PAYMENTS

All pricing displayed on the website is accurate at the time of publication. We reserve the right to update prices with reasonable notice to existing members.

Payments for membership are processed via direct debit through our membership platform. Full details of payment terms are set out in the Membership Agreement.

FUTURE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

We may, in the future, offer additional products or services through this website — including but not limited to the sale of branded training gear, events, or digital content. Any such offerings will be governed by additional specific terms presented at the point of purchase.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may contain links to external websites or third party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any external site. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

Where the website allows you to submit content (including reviews, testimonials, or enquiry messages), you grant us a non-exclusive right to use that content in connection with the academy's activities. You confirm that any content you submit is your own and does not infringe on any third party rights.

We reserve the right to remove or edit submitted content at our discretion.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy CIC is not liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the website
Any loss or damage caused by viruses, technical faults, or interruptions to the website
Any decisions made based on information presented on the website

Nothing in these terms limits or excludes our liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

Liability relating to training and membership activity is governed separately by the Membership Agreement.

DATA PROTECTION

Your personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance Statement, available on the website.

Our use of cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these terms from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

GOVERNING LAW

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

CONTACT

For any questions about these terms, contact us at:

5th Element Jiu Jitsu Academy CIC 1st Floor, 34 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EE reece@5thelementjiujitsu.com 07511265152

Last updated: April 2026