Definition of words

Buyer- the person or business named in the purchase
Seller- the person or business to which the purchase is issued to Actikarate
Goods- all items to be supplied and all  work to be done by the seller as specified in the purchase order including training, consultation and coaching of staff through workshops and other  resource training designs and materials
The Contract- the arrangement between buyer and seller, comprising the purchase order, these conditions and any other documents specified within the agreement

Invoicing and Payment

Actikarate will typically invoice the client on a weekly basis for all training and consultancy work carried out. Payment should be within 7 days of receipt of invoice and Actikarate reserve the right to impose a surcharge for any late payment of invoices.

Cancellations
 

Once contracts have been signed Actikarate reserve the right to impose a cancellation fee, if the project is subsequently cancelled. This will be set at the following notice period & rates:

Up to 2 weeks before start of contract: 10% of Contract fee

Up to 10 days before start of contract: 30% of contract fee

Up to 5 days before start of Contract: 50% of contract fee

Less than 5 days before start of contract: 100% of contract fee

The cancellation of a course must be submitted in writing to Actikarate at the address on the website.

Consequential Loss

Actikarate cannot be held liable for consequential loss deriving from a product, service or training workshop that fails to perform, or is not up to standard.

Actikarate members are required to take out an  annual membership to the Association  and termination of membership or renewal is dependent on the conduct of the student throughout their training. A licensed student is allowed to practice karate. Without this they cannot exercise the privileges of training in any  Actikarate club.

Karate Licence Application & Renewals
It is the responsibility of the student / parent to  ensure that all karate practitioners have an up to  date karate License. This gives the student vital insurance cover for the safe practice of karate and registration to the Association (Actikarate). A 7 day cooling off period is afforded to the applicant from the date of the application to terminate membership in writing to receive a refund. This is not refundable after this period as membership is effective. 

Termination of Membership
Actikarate reserves the right to terminate the membership of any of its students who in our opinion do not meet the standards for effective Karate practice. This includes conduct unfitting by parents in the instance of minors.

Association Badges
Actikarate requires its members to wear an association badge. This is to be worn on the left hand side of the Karate Gi.

Delivery & Postage Costs
Actikarate provides the customer with postage options. Products are dispatched via Royal Mail 1st Class, 2nd Class, or Royal Mail Standard International Delivery. (Customer can choose which  option to apply) We deliver Worldwide. Please email for more postage options.

Prices & Payments
The total cost of your order will be the price of the products you order, the applicable delivery charge. All these will be set out clearly in your Shopping Basket before you submit your order.

Privacy Policy
Data collected by this site is used to:
a. Take and fulfill customer orders
b. Administer and enhance the site and service
c. Only disclose information to third-parties for goods delivery purposes

Fees

Fees charged for a particular contract are subject to change  These will depend on the complexity, length and location of the work undertaken.

For schools the course fee is payable within the first 2 weeks of term starts dates and payment can be made securely online or by cheque payable to 'Actikarate'. Grading costs is incorporated into the term fees. (This covers certification, registration and examination).

Service
 

Training and development giving advice and delivering workshops tailor made for your business / school subject to the Terms and conditions outlined within this document. The training content is covered within the internationally published books Defending Against Attack Series incorporating blocks, punches and kicks initially static training - no contact. As grade increases controlled contact training is introduced and monitored.

Liability Insurance
 

Actikarate is indemnified for both Employers Liability Insurance and Public Liability Insurance.

Proof of policy and amounts will be supplied to clients during negotiation of contracts. The schools hold documentation on all instructors who teach, instruct on the premises for Karate.

Confidentiality
 

Actikarate throughout the consultation and training period may see items like materials, designs or drawings, which you regard as commercially sensitive. Actikarate agrees that handling such information is confidential and no details will be disclosed to any third parties without the express permission of your business. Binding Actikarate not to reveal, reproduce or distribute them to third parties and to take reasonable care to safeguard them.

Variation

No addition to or variation of these conditions will bind the company, unless it is specifically agreed in writing and signed by the director of the company. No agent or person employed by or under contract with the company has the authority to alter or vary these conditions in any way.

Actikarate is Enhanced CRB Qualified and checks are carried out regularly on all instructors to ensure Child Protection Policy is adhered to and strictly enforced. A copy of the child protection policy is available from this website.

Media
On a regular basis Actikarate is involved in DVD filming, photo shoots for books / websites, including press coverage both on local and national level including newspapers. If a parent would like to exclude their child from any of the above- it is the responsibility of the parent to inform the instructor as soon as possible. We will mention any projects prior to commencing, but sometimes media coverage is spontaneous and unavoidable.

Merchandise Availability & Refunds
Actikarate uses several wholesalers to operate the Webstore. However from time to time stock is depleted at source and typically we will try to replace stock by using an alternative wholesaler. In this instance items purchased will be new and to the exact if not better specification. Actikarate can accept returns within 7 days of purchase. Refunds and exchanges can only be made for goods that are returned with the original packaging, unworn, unused and unwashed.

Returns Policy & Tournament Policy
If you need to return all/part of your order for size/item exchange, please return to Actikarate Ltd, 55 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Beds. SG18 0AT, United Kingdom. Return Carriage will be charged at £5.25 per parcel in UK for exchanges. Please ensure that your cheque in payment of these charges is enclosed with your returns and that your cheque guarantee card number is written on the reverse. Include a copy of the Invoice together with your further instructions for exchange.

Tournament Registration is payable online and is non-refundable due to administration costs involved in setting up and organising for the event.