GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
These General Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern all services provided by Black Lotus MMA ("Black Lotus MMA", "we", "our", "us"), including memberships, class passes, drop-in classes, private coaching, sports psychology consultations, nutrition coaching, youth programs, seminars, events, and any related services.
By registering, booking, purchasing, participating in, or otherwise using any service provided by Black Lotus MMA, clients agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. SERVICES
Black Lotus MMA provides martial arts, fitness, coaching, and wellness services, including MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, self-defence, youth programs, strength and conditioning, functional training, private coaching, sports psychology, nutrition coaching, as well as seminars and events.
Service availability, schedules, coaches, class formats, and facilities may be modified at any time.
2. ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be physically fit to participate, provide accurate information, and comply with all club rules and instructions.
Participants under the age of 18 may only participate with the prior consent of a parent or legal guardian. By registering a minor, the parent or legal guardian confirms that they are authorised to act on the minor's behalf, authorises the minor's participation in Black Lotus MMA activities, and accepts these Terms on the minor's behalf.
3. MEMBERSHIPS, PASSES AND PAYMENTS
All prices are displayed in Swiss Francs (CHF). Services must be paid for according to the agreed payment terms.
In the event of non-payment, failed payment, or chargeback, Black Lotus MMA may suspend access to services and charge any associated costs to the extent permitted by law.
4. MEMBERSHIP TERM AND RENEWAL
Memberships are valid for the period selected by the client.
Promotional memberships sold at a discounted rate remain valid for the full contractual term and cannot be cancelled before expiry.
Memberships do not automatically grant access beyond their stated validity period unless renewed.
5. CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT
Requests to cancel a recurring membership must be submitted in writing by email.
Unless otherwise specified in the membership purchased, the notice period is thirty (30) days.
No refunds will be granted for unused services, missed classes, late arrivals, voluntary withdrawal, relocation, change of employment, change of personal circumstances, or change of fitness goals, except as expressly provided under Article 6.
6. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
A membership may be suspended at the member's request for a maximum period of one (1) month per calendar year.
The suspension must be taken as one continuous period.
Any suspension request must be submitted in writing at least thirty (30) days before the desired start date.
Retroactive suspensions are not permitted.
The suspension period shall extend the membership by an equivalent approved duration.
Additional suspensions may only be granted for medical reasons supported by a valid medical certificate.
7. CANCELLATION OR CHANGES BY BLACK LOTUS MMA
Black Lotus MMA may modify, postpone, replace, or cancel any class, event, coach, equipment, schedule, or service.
Where possible, affected clients will be informed in advance.
Such changes do not automatically entitle participants to a refund.
8. PRIVATE COACHING, SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY AND NUTRITION SERVICES
Private sessions must be cancelled at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled appointment.
Sessions cancelled with less than twenty-four (24) hours' notice may be charged in full.
Sports psychology, nutrition coaching, performance coaching, and related services are educational and supportive in nature.
These services are educational and do not constitute medical treatment or a substitute for advice from healthcare professionals. No specific outcome is guaranteed.
Clients remain solely responsible for their own decisions and actions.
9. PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
Participants agree to respect coaches, staff, other participants, facilities, hygiene and safety rules, and to use equipment appropriately.
Black Lotus MMA reserves the right to refuse entry, suspend participation, or terminate memberships without refund in the event of dangerous, aggressive, abusive, discriminatory, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate behaviour.
10. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are medically and physically fit to participate in the activities offered.
Participants must inform Black Lotus MMA of any injury, illness, allergy, medical condition, or limitation that may affect participation.
Participants acknowledge that martial arts, combat sports, fitness activities, sparring, partner drills, functional training, and related activities involve inherent risks that may include bruises, sprains, fractures, concussions, serious injury, permanent disability, or death.
Participation in any activity is voluntary and undertaken at the participant's own risk. Participants remain solely responsible for assessing their own physical condition and deciding whether to participate. No specific performance, technical, fitness, or competitive results are guaranteed.
11. LIABILITY WAIVER
Participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with Black Lotus MMA activities.
To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, participants assume the risks normally associated with participation and waive any claim against Black Lotus MMA, its partners, directors, coaches, employees, contractors, or affiliates for damages arising from such risks, except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
In the event of an emergency, the participant, or the parent/legal guardian of a minor, authorises Black Lotus MMA to take any reasonably necessary action to obtain appropriate medical assistance. Any medical, ambulance, hospital, or related expenses remain the responsibility of the participant or their legal representative.
Participants acknowledge that it is their responsibility to maintain adequate accident and health insurance coverage. Black Lotus MMA does not provide individual insurance coverage.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Participants are responsible for their personal belongings.
Black Lotus MMA accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
13. PHOTOGRAPHS AND MEDIA
Unless the participant expressly objects in writing, Black Lotus MMA may use photographs, videos, recordings, and images taken during activities for promotional, educational, marketing, and social media purposes.
For minors, parental or legal guardian consent is deemed granted upon registration unless prior written objection is received.
Participants may withdraw consent for future use by submitting a written request.
14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise stated, all content, materials, logos, videos, photographs, and other intellectual property remain the exclusive property of Black Lotus MMA and may not be reproduced or used without prior written permission.
15. DATA PROTECTION
Personal data is processed in accordance with Swiss law and only to the extent necessary for providing services, managing memberships, communicating with clients, and complying with legal obligations.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
Black Lotus MMA shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, or inability to perform its obligations resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health measures, government actions, strikes, power failures, equipment failures, or other unforeseen events.
17. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Black Lotus MMA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
The most recent version will be made available to clients and shall apply from the date of publication.
18. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
19. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed exclusively by Swiss law.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the services provided by Black Lotus MMA shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
20. ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
By registering, creating an account, booking a service, or participating in any Black Lotus MMA activity, the participant confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms, including the provisions relating to risks, liability, emergency medical care, image use, and data protection. For minors, this acknowledgement is made by the parent or legal guardian.
21. CONTACT
Black Lotus MMA
operated by:
Pavic & Vendramini Performance SNC
Chemin du Liaudoz 64
1009 Pully
Switzerland