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 various martial arts, fitness, coaching, and wellness services, including but not limited to:
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Kickboxing
Self-Defence
Youth Programs
Strength & Conditioning
Functional Training
Private Coaching
Sports Psychology Services
Nutrition Coaching
Seminars and Events
Service availability, schedules, instructors, class formats, and facilities may change at any time.
2. ELIGIBILITY
Participants must:
Be physically capable of participating in the selected activities;
Provide accurate and complete registration information;
Comply with all club rules, safety instructions, and policies.
Participants under the age of 18 may only participate with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3. MEMBERSHIPS, PASSES AND PAYMENTS
All prices are displayed in Swiss Francs (CHF).
Payment may be made through approved payment methods offered by Black Lotus MMA.
Memberships, class packs, drop-in passes, coaching services, and consultations must be paid according to the agreed payment schedule.
Black Lotus MMA reserves the right to suspend access to services in the event of unpaid fees, failed payments, chargebacks, or other payment irregularities.
Any costs arising from failed payments, debt collection procedures, or chargebacks may be charged to the client to the extent permitted by law.
4. MEMBERSHIP DURATION AND RENEWAL
Unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase:
Memberships are valid for the period selected by the client.
Promotional memberships sold at a discounted rate are binding for their full contractual term and cannot be terminated 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 shall be provided for unused services, missed classes, late arrivals, voluntary withdrawal, relocation, change of employment, change of personal circumstances, or change of fitness goals.
6. TEMPORARY MEDICAL SUSPENSION
A membership may be suspended for medical reasons upon presentation of a valid medical certificate.
The maximum suspension period is one (1) month per calendar year unless Black Lotus MMA agrees otherwise in writing.
The suspension period shall extend the membership by the approved duration.
Retroactive suspensions are not permitted.
7. CANCELLATION OR CHANGES BY BLACK LOTUS MMA
Black Lotus MMA reserves the right to modify, reschedule, substitute, postpone, or cancel:
Classes;
Events;
Coaches;
Facilities;
Opening hours;
Services.
Where reasonably possible, affected clients will be informed in advance.
Such modifications do not automatically entitle participants to refunds.
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:
Do not constitute medical treatment;
Do not replace advice from physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, or other licensed healthcare professionals;
Do not guarantee specific physical, athletic, psychological, or competitive results.
Clients remain solely responsible for their own decisions and actions.
9. PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
All participants agree to:
Treat coaches, staff, and other participants respectfully;
Maintain appropriate personal hygiene;
Wear suitable training attire;
Use equipment safely and responsibly;
Follow all instructions given by coaches and staff;
Respect the facilities and property of Black Lotus MMA.
Black Lotus MMA reserves the right to refuse entry, suspend participation, or terminate memberships without refund where behaviour is dangerous, aggressive, abusive, discriminatory, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate.
10. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to participate.
Participants should disclose any injury, illness, allergy, medical condition, or limitation that may affect participation.
Participation in training and related activities is undertaken at the participant's own risk.
11. LIABILITY
Martial arts, combat sports, strength training, and fitness activities involve inherent risks, including the risk of serious injury.
Participants acknowledge and accept these risks.
To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, Black Lotus MMA shall not be liable for injuries, losses, damages, delays, interruptions, or expenses arising from participation in its activities, except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.
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 guardian consent is required.
Participants may withdraw consent for future use by written request.
14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All training materials, coaching resources, educational content, branding, logos, videos, photographs, and other intellectual property remain the exclusive property of Black Lotus MMA unless otherwise stated.
Such materials may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
15. DATA PROTECTION
Black Lotus MMA processes personal data in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection legislation.
Personal information is collected and processed only to the extent necessary to provide services, manage memberships, communicate with clients, comply with legal obligations, and operate the business.
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. MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS
Black Lotus MMA reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time.
The most current version shall 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. CONTACT
Pavic & Vendramini Performance SNC
Chemin du Liaudoz 64
1009 Pully
Switzerland