terms & conditions
 

In using this website you are deemed to have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions:

I acknowledge I am eighteen years or older and that this information contained within this website is intended for use of person or persons eighteen years and older. Minors are not authorized to use this site or the information contained within this site’s pages.

The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and any or all Agreements: "Client", “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting the Company’s terms and conditions. "The Company", “Ourselves”, “We” and "Us", refers to our Company. “Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to both the Client and ourselves, or either the Client or ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner, whether by formal meetings of a fixed duration, or any other means, for the express purpose of meeting the Client’s needs in respect of provision of the Company’s stated services/products, in accordance with and subject to, prevailing US Law. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to same.

Privacy Statement
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Authorized employees within the company on a need to know basis only use any information collected from individual customers. We constantly review our systems and data to ensure the best possible service to our customers. There are specific offenses for unauthorized actions against computer systems and data. We will investigate any such actions with a view to prosecuting and/or taking civil proceedings to recover damages against those responsible.

Confidentiality
Client records are regarded as confidential and therefore will not be divulged to any third party, other than if legally required to do so to the appropriate authorities. Clients have the right to request sight of, and copies of any and all client records we keep, provided we are given reasonable notice of such request. Clients are requested to retain copies of any literature issued in relation to the provision of our services. Where appropriate, we shall provide Clients with appropriate written information, handouts or copies of records as part of an agreed contract, for the benefit of both parties.

We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party or use your e-mail address for unsolicited mail. Any emails sent by this company will only be in connection with the provision of agreed services and products.

Disclaimer

Exclusions and Limitations
The information on this web site is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Company: excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents or which is or may be provided by any affiliates or any other third party, including in relation to any inaccuracies or omissions in this website and/or the Company’s literature; and excludes all liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website. This includes, without limitation, direct loss, loss of business or profits (whether or not the loss of such profits was foreseeable, arose in the normal course of things or you have advised this Company of the possibility of such potential loss), damage caused to your computer, computer software, systems and programs and the data thereon or any other direct or indirect, consequential and incidental damages.

Hold Harmless
WHEREAS, in consideration of using this website, videos, blog or any other training aids for instruction in self-defense, combatives, weapons training for the instruction in these skill set, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, understands and agrees to the following:

I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend David L. Holzer doing business as the Pittsburgh Combat Club and all Instructors or agents from any and all fault, liabilities, costs, expenses, claims, demands, or lawsuits arising out of, related to or connected with: using the information, advice or recommendations contained within this website.

I agrees and understand when physical training is involved there is always a risk of injury to its participants. I represent and warrant that I am physically and mentally fit to participate in a program of self-defense training. I acknowledge that I have been advised and encouraged to consult my physician regarding any limitations and/or risks that may arise in connection with such training.

I further acknowledge and agree that I am aware, and have been informed and advised, that the use or application of any instruction or training outside the course of such instruction and training may result in injury, harm or death to myself or to others, and that no such use or application is recommended by David L. Holzer, the Pittsburgh Combat Club, or its agents and under any circumstances other than in the course of such instruction or training.

I further acknowledge and agree that actual real life defense or street fight situation has unique characteristics and variables that are unforeseeable by David L. Holzer, the Pittsburgh Combat Club or its agents, employees, representatives, members, instructors, contractors or affiliates. I acknowledge and understand that I have been instructed to follow all of my local, state and or federal laws and or guidelines in regarded to the use of force and or weapons in self-protection and defense. I hereby hold David L. Holzer, the Pittsburgh Combat Club and its agents, employees, representatives, members, instructors, contractors or affiliates free and harmless from any representation or warranty, assumed, express or implied, as to the results I may expect to achieve from application of any instruction or training provided by David L. Holzer, the Pittsburgh Combat Club or its agents, employees, representatives, members, instructors, contractors or affiliates.

You as the user furthermore waives for himself/herself and for his/her executors, personal representatives, administrators, assignees, heirs and any next of kin; any and all rights and claims for damages, losses, demands and any other actions or claims whatsoever, which he/she may have or which may arise against Instructor (including but not limited to death of Undersigned and/or any and all injuries, damages or illnesses suffered by  you or your property), which may, in any way whatsoever, arise out of, be related to or be connected with: the course of instruction; the Training, Recommendations, or Opinions contained within this website, blog or videos.  Instructor or agents shall not be liable for, user or participant, on behalf of himself/herself and on behalf of his/her executors, personal representatives, administrators, assignees, heirs, and next of kin, hereby expressly releases the Instructor from any and all such claims and liabilities.

You as the participant hereby expressly assumes the risk of taking part in the course for instruction in self-defense training and taking part in the activities on the premises, which include, but are not limited to, instruction in the use of weapons.

I hereby acknowledges and agrees that undersigned has read this instrument and understands its terms and is executing this instrument voluntarily. I hereby acknowledges and agrees that I have read, understands and will at all times abide by training rules and procedures and any other rules and procedures stated by the Instructor.

By using the information contained in this site, I expressly agree that this instrument is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that if any provision of this instrument is held invalid or otherwise unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby. No remedy, and each and every other remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy now or hereafter existing at law or in equity by statute or otherwise. The election of anyone or more remedy hereunder by the Instructor shall not constitute any waiver of Instructor’s right to pursue other available remedies. This instrument binds I the participant and his/her executors, personal representatives, administrators, assignees, heirs and next of kin.

Termination of Agreements and Refunds Policy
Both the Client and ourselves have the right to terminate any Services Agreement for any reason, including the ending of services that are already underway. No refunds shall be offered, where a Service is deemed to have begun and is, for all intents and purposes, underway. Any monies that have been paid to us which constitute payment in respect of the provision of unused Services, shall be refunded.

Availability
Unless otherwise stated, the services featured on this website are only available within the US, or in relation to postings from the US. All advertising is intended solely for the US. You are solely responsible for evaluating the fitness for a particular purpose of any downloads, programs and text available through this site. Redistribution or republication of any part of this site or its content is prohibited, including such by framing or other similar or any other means, without the express written consent of the Company. The Company does not warrant that the service from this site will be uninterrupted, timely or error free, although it is provided to the best ability. By using this service you thereby indemnify this Company, its employees, agents and affiliates against any loss or damage, in whatever manner, howsoever caused.

Links to this website
You may not create a link to any page of this website without our prior written consent. If you do create a link to a page of this website you do so at your own risk and the exclusions and limitations set out above will apply to your use of this website by linking to it.

Links from this website
We do not monitor or review the content of other party’s websites which are linked to from this website. Opinions expressed or material appearing on such websites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by us and should not be regarded as the publisher of such opinions or material. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices, or content, of these sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site & to read the privacy statements of these sites. You should evaluate the security and trustworthiness of any other site connected to this site or accessed through this site yourself, before disclosing any personal information to them. This Company will not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage in whatever manner, howsoever caused, resulting from your disclosure to third parties of personal information.

Copyright Notice
Copyright and other relevant intellectual property rights exists on all text relating to the Company’s services and the full content of this website.

Communication
We have several different e-mail addresses for different queries. These, & other contact information, can be found on our Contact Us link on our website or via Company literature or via the Company’s stated telephone, facsimile or mobile telephone numbers.

Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable to the other for any failure to perform any obligation under any Agreement which is due to an event beyond the control of such party including but not limited to any Act of God, terrorism, war, Political insurgence, insurrection, riot, civil unrest, act of civil or military authority, uprising, earthquake, flood or any other natural or man made eventuality outside of our control, which causes the termination of an agreement or contract entered into, nor which could have been reasonably foreseen. Any Party affected by such event shall forthwith inform the other Party of the same and shall use all reasonable endeavours to comply with the terms and conditions of any Agreement contained herein.

Waiver
Failure of either Party to insist upon strict performance of any provision of this or any Agreement or the failure of either Party to exercise any right or remedy to which it, he or they are entitled hereunder shall not constitute a waiver thereof and shall not cause a diminution of the obligations under this or any Agreement. No waiver of any of the provisions of this or any Agreement shall be effective unless it is expressly stated to be such and signed by both Parties.

Membership
David L. Holzer and the Pittsburgh Combat Club reserves the right to remove and cancel anybodies membership in the Pittsburgh Combat Club who is mistreating and not respecting other members. The Pittsburgh Combat Club may not be used as a platform for members to advertise their services or any service of third properties. David L. Holzer reserves the right to cancel a members subscription for any reason. David L. Holzer also reserves the right for any reason to close the Pittsburgh Combat Club.

General
By accessing this website [and using our services/buying our products] you consent to these terms and conditions and to the exclusive jurisdiction of US courts in all disputes arising out of such access. If any of these terms are deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason (including, but not limited to the exclusions and limitations set out above), then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be severed from these terms and the remaining terms will continue to apply. Failure of the Company to enforce any of the provisions set out in these Terms and Conditions and any Agreement, or failure to exercise any option to terminate, shall not be construed as waiver of such provisions and shall not affect the validity of these Terms and Conditions or of any Agreement or any part thereof, or the right thereafter to enforce each and every provision. These Terms and Conditions shall not be amended, modified, varied or supplemented except in writing and signed by duly authorised representatives of the Company.

Notification of Changes
The Company reserves the right to change these conditions from time to time as it sees fit and your continued use of the site will signify your acceptance of any adjustment to these terms. If there are any changes to our privacy policy, we will announce that these changes have been made on our home page and on other key pages on our site. If there are any changes in how we use our site customers’ Personally Identifiable Information, notification by e-mail or postal mail will be made to those affected by this change. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on our web site 30 days prior to these changes taking place. You are therefore advised to re-read this statement on a regular basis

These terms and conditions form part of the Agreement between the Client and ourselves. Your accessing of this website and/or undertaking of a booking or Agreement indicates your understanding, agreement to and acceptance, of the Disclaimer Notice and the full Terms and Conditions contained herein. Your statutory Consumer Rights are unaffected.