Terms and Conditions

(1) The submission of a booking form for the Kodosai event binds all parties to these terms and conditions and by booking a place at the event all participants and spectators (and in the case of minors under the age of 18 their parents or guardians) agree in so booking that they have read and understand these terms and conditions and agree to be so bound. By signing the booking form all parties warrant that they have the authority to so bind all parties named in that documentation. It is hereby declared that all parties (organisers, participants and spectators alike) understand that the safety and welfare of all in attendance at the event is paramount.
(2) All fees and other monies due for any aspect of the event must be paid prior to commencement of the event and no refund of any monies will be made save at the sole discretion of the organisers. No booking or fee is transferable.
(3) Parents/guardians are ultimately responsible for the actions and attitude of minors under the age of 18 at all times and should be within the confines of the training venue and contactable at all times when their charge/s is/are training. From the time when the participants are bowed in at any session to the time they are bowed out at the end of that session, the teachers and organisers assume responsibility for the welfare of participants only so far as matters are within their control. Responsibility for minors is only incumbent upon the organisers and/or teachers within those times and for such matters as are within the reasonable control of the organisers and/or teachers. Responsibility rests with the parent/guardian at all other times and in all other circumstances and parents/guardians are reminded that ultimate responsibility for the actions of their charges lies at all times with them.
(4) The organisers reserve the right to refuse admission to the event.
(5) Any medical condition, disability or other matter or condition which may affect any participant whilst at the event must be notified to the organisers at the time of booking or as soon as possible thereafter when any new matter arises. The organisers cannot accept any responsibility for anything arising from any such condition, disability or matter not previously notified to them.
(6) Participants and spectators are responsible for the safety and security of their own belongings and valuables at all times and no claim may be made upon the organisers in respect thereof.
(7) Any concerns about any aspect of the event arising before commencement should be made known to the organisation as soon as possible, preferably in writing. Once the event commences, all parties will be informed who any concerns should be directed to in the first instance.
(8) Participants and spectators hereby agree to allow the organisers to photograph and/or film/video and/or sound record any aspect of the event either themselves or through any persons or companies authorised by them. Participants and spectators also hereby agree that any and all rights in respect of any and all of the images/ recordings so made lie solely with the organisers.
(9) All masters and teachers must be addressed by their title at all times.
(10) Due respect must be shown to all senior grades at all times and any reasonable instructions issued by senior grades or relevant officers, organisation staff, masters and teachers must be followed at all times.
(11) Everyone must bow when entering or leaving any designated dōjo area, and also when setting foot on a tatami (mat) area.
(12) Training may only take place in designated areas at designated times.
(13) All gi should be clean and in a good state of repair.
(14) Any person believed (in the sole discretion of the organisers) to be taking or have taken any illegal substance or to have taken an excessive level of alcohol shall be expelled from the event and may be reported to the police. In any event, no alcohol/ illegal substances are to be brought into the designated dōjo area at any time.
(15) The organisers have the right to expel any participant or spectator for any breach of these terms by themselves or anyone in their care or charge. Any unreasonable and/or violent behaviour will result in expulsion from the event. In the unfortunate event of such an action being taken no refund of all or any part of any fee paid will be made.
(16) All masters and teachers must make themselves available to teach adults and children alike and any participants assigned to their specific allocated teaching slots at the organisers discretion.
(17) All Masters, Teachers and delegates will be deemed to have undertaken their own appropriate and relevant insurance cover for the event for themselves and their students.
(18) There is an acceptable level of behaviour whilst attending the Kodosai 2012 event, both in the Dojo and outside. An appropriate level of conduct will be expected at all times - if you cannot adhere to this you will be asked to leave the event and the site without any refund. If you are unable or unwilling to follow these guidelines, then please do not attend.
(19) When booking your place for Kodosai 2012, you must book with your legal given names. No booking using nicknames or false identites is acceptable, and your booking will be terminated immediately.
(20) By attending the Kodosai 2012 seminar you will have been deemed to have read, understood and accepted all the terms and conditions as listed on this page for the event and agree to abide by them for the entire seminar period. If you do not agree, please do not attend.