GYMNASTICS LEADERS & GYMNASTICS GROWTH ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
PART 1 – MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAMME, PAYMENT & GUARANTEE
Membership Overview and Licence Types
1.1 The Membership Overview, pricing structure, enrolment page, written offer and Programme inclusions provided alongside this Agreement form part of this Contract.
1.2 These Terms apply to both the Gymnastics Leaders Programme ("GL") and the Gymnastics Growth Academy ("GGA") (together referred to as the "Programme"), operated by Gymnastics Growth Limited trading as Nick Ruddock Gymnastics ("we", "us" or "our").
1.3 The Programme may be purchased through a variety of membership structures, subscription arrangements or payment plans as specified within the Membership Overview.
1.4 Licence Types and Membership Cohorts
(a) Gymnastics Growth Academy ("GGA") membership is granted on a strict single-user licence basis. Access is limited to one named individual user and may not be shared with any other person.
(b) A GGA single-user licence may be purchased either by an individual in their personal capacity or by an organisation on behalf of a named individual user. Regardless of who pays, the licence remains limited to one named user.
(c) Gymnastics Leaders ("GL") membership is granted on an organisational licence basis and permits access for authorised users within the purchasing organisation, subject to any limits specified in the Membership Overview.
(d) Licence scope is defined by the Programme purchased. Access rights for one Programme do not automatically extend to another Programme unless expressly included.
(e) We may offer different membership benefits, coaching entitlements, onboarding processes, service levels, pricing structures, programme inclusions and support arrangements to different membership cohorts.
(f) Such cohorts may include, without limitation, legacy members, grandfathered members, lifetime members, promotional cohorts, annual members, monthly members and future membership groups.
(g) The benefits applicable to a Member shall be those communicated and agreed at the time of enrolment, purchase, upgrade or written variation.
(h) Unless expressly stated otherwise, changes introduced for future Members shall not automatically alter benefits previously granted to existing or grandfathered Members.
1.5 Only the services and benefits expressly listed within the Membership Overview, enrolment materials or written offer applicable to the Member are included within the Programme.
Application of Terms and Acceptance
2.1 The Contract is formed when these Terms are accepted either by:
(a) an organisation signing electronically;
(b) an individual purchasing directly;
(c) an authorised user accepting these Terms during digital registration; or
(d) a Member completing the enrolment process through any payment, registration or agreement mechanism approved by us.
2.2 By signing or accepting these Terms, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by them.
2.3 Organisational Acceptance (Gymnastics Leaders)
Where an organisation enrols in GL, the organisation enters into this Agreement as the contracting party and is responsible for payment and compliance with these Terms.
2.4 Individual Acceptance (Single-User Licence)
Where a GGA single-user licence is purchased, the named individual user enters into this Agreement in their personal capacity regardless of whether payment is made by that individual or by an organisation on their behalf.
2.5 Authorised User Acceptance (GL Organisational Access)
Where an individual accesses the Programme as an authorised user under a GL organisational membership, that individual enters into a direct agreement with us upon accepting these Terms and is personally bound by them in addition to the purchasing organisation.
2.6 Joint and Several Responsibility
Authorised users are individually responsible for complying with these Terms. The purchasing organisation remains responsible for ensuring compliance by its authorised users and shall be jointly and severally liable for breaches arising from their use of the Programme.
2.7 These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Acceptable Use Policy and Data Processing Addendum. Where there is conflict, this Agreement shall prevail except in relation to data protection matters where the DPA shall take precedence.
2.8 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, representations or understandings.
2.9 Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits statutory rights applicable to consumers under mandatory law.
The Programme
3.1 The Programme shall be delivered through a combination of pre-recorded digital content, live coaching sessions, workshops, webinars, implementation sessions, assessments, community engagement opportunities and, where applicable, onboarding sessions and individual coaching sessions.
3.2 Programme content, resources, frameworks, certifications, tools and materials may be amended, updated, expanded, withdrawn or replaced from time to time.
3.3 Access to digital content is provided only during an active membership period unless otherwise stated in writing.
3.4 Session dates, times, speakers, formats and delivery methods may change with reasonable notice.
3.5 Missed sessions are non-refundable.
3.6 Certain Programme benefits may vary between membership cohorts, pricing plans, promotional offers, grandfathered memberships and future membership structures. Members shall receive the benefits applicable to their membership cohort as communicated at the time of enrolment.
3.7 Leadership Assessment & Onboarding
Where included within the Member's enrolment package, we may provide a Leadership Assessment and Onboarding Session designed to identify opportunities, priorities, challenges and implementation goals relevant to the Member and their organisation.
3.8 Coaching & Mentoring
Any coaching, mentoring, consulting, feedback, recommendations, observations or guidance provided through the Programme are intended solely for educational and professional development purposes.
3.9 No Professional Advice
Nothing within the Programme constitutes legal, medical, safeguarding, employment law, human resources, commercial, financial, tax, regulatory, compliance, safety, therapeutic or risk management advice.
3.10 No Guaranteed Outcomes
Whilst we aim to provide significant value, support and guidance, we do not guarantee any specific organisational, operational, staffing, cultural, financial or performance outcomes arising from participation in the Programme.
3.11 Recording of Sessions
Programme sessions, webinars, workshops, onboarding sessions and coaching activities may be recorded for educational, operational, support, quality assurance and service delivery purposes.
3.12 AI-Assisted Services
We may utilise trusted third-party technologies, including artificial intelligence ("AI") tools, to transcribe, summarise, organise and analyse Programme-related information in accordance with this Agreement, our Privacy Policy and the Data Processing Addendum where applicable.
3.13 Members acknowledge and consent to such recording, transcription and AI-assisted processing as part of their participation in the Programme.
3.14 You must not make or permit audio, video, screen or other recordings of Programme content without our prior written consent.
3.15 The Programme may utilise third-party providers including payment processors, video conferencing platforms, communication tools, hosting providers, cloud storage providers, analytics providers and AI service providers.
3.16 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials.
3.17 Login credentials must not be shared, transferred or used by any person other than authorised users permitted under the purchased licence.
3.18 We may suspend or terminate access where we reasonably believe unauthorised sharing or misuse has occurred.
3.19 Where delivered at third-party venues, Members agree to comply with venue rules and accept responsibility for their own belongings and conduct.
Payment and Subscription Terms
4.1 Fees are as set out within the Membership Overview.
4.2 Monthly Membership
Monthly memberships operate as recurring subscriptions and automatically renew until cancelled.
4.3 Annual Membership
Annual memberships operate as fixed-term commitments for the duration specified within the Membership Overview.
4.4 Instalment Plans
Where a Member elects to pay via an instalment plan, the instalment plan represents a payment mechanism for a fixed-term membership commitment and not a monthly rolling subscription.
4.5 By selecting an instalment plan, the Member agrees to pay all instalments due for the applicable membership term regardless of usage, attendance, participation, cancellation or early withdrawal from the Programme.
4.6 Failure to utilise the Programme shall not relieve a Member of their payment obligations.
4.7 Payments are processed through approved third-party payment providers.
4.8 If payment fails or becomes overdue, we may suspend access until payment is brought up to date.
4.9 All payments are non-refundable except where required by law or where the Member qualifies under the Gymnastics Leaders Guarantee described in Clause 5.
Consumer Cancellation and Gymnastics Leaders Guarantee
5.1 Consumers may have statutory cancellation rights under applicable consumer legislation.
5.2 To exercise such rights, written notice must be provided to support@nickruddock.com.
5.3 Where digital content, services or membership access has commenced during any statutory cancellation period, cancellation rights may be reduced or lost to the extent permitted by law.
5.4 This section applies only where required by applicable consumer law.
5.5 Gymnastics Leaders 90-Day Implementation Guarantee
In addition to any statutory rights, eligible Members may apply for a refund under the Gymnastics Leaders 90-Day Implementation Guarantee.
5.6 To qualify, the Member must:
(a) complete any onboarding requirements applicable to their membership;
(b) attend live coaching sessions where reasonably available or watch recordings where attendance is not possible;
(c) actively engage with Programme resources and materials;
(d) implement recommendations, frameworks, actions or strategies relevant to their organisation;
(e) demonstrate reasonable and genuine participation in the Programme;
(f) submit a written explanation outlining why the Programme has failed to deliver value despite implementation efforts.
5.7 Refund requests must be submitted within ninety (90) days of enrolment.
5.8 We reserve the right to request evidence of participation, engagement and implementation when assessing eligibility.
5.9 The Guarantee is intended to protect Members who have made a genuine effort to participate and implement the Programme and is not available where participation, engagement or implementation has been minimal, unreasonable or absent.
5.10 Any decision regarding eligibility shall be made reasonably and in good faith.
PART 2 – CONFIDENTIALITY, RESPONSIBILITIES, COMMUNITY STANDARDS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TERMINATION AND LIABILITY
Confidentiality Between Members
6.1 During participation in the Programme, Members may receive confidential information relating to us, the Programme, other Members, organisations, staff, businesses or participants.
6.2 Members agree not to disclose, share, distribute or otherwise communicate confidential information obtained through the Programme without appropriate consent unless required by law.
6.3 Members agree not to use confidential information obtained through the Programme for commercial advantage, competitive purposes or any purpose unrelated to their participation in the Programme.
6.4 The obligations contained within this section shall continue after termination of membership.
Nature of the Programme and Member Responsibilities
7.1 The Programme is provided for educational, leadership development and professional development purposes only.
7.2 Members remain solely responsible for decisions, actions, implementation, staffing, operations, safeguarding, compliance, financial management and organisational outcomes arising from participation in the Programme.
7.3 We do not supervise coaching activities, staff, volunteers, athletes, contractors or any activities undertaken by the Member or their organisation.
7.4 Safeguarding, athlete welfare, health and safety, employment obligations, regulatory compliance and legal compliance remain entirely the responsibility of the Member and their organisation.
7.5 Participation in the Programme does not create any duty of care between us and a Member's athletes, staff, volunteers, contractors, customers or service users.
7.6 No partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, agency relationship or fiduciary relationship is created by participation in the Programme.
7.7 The effectiveness of the Programme depends upon Member participation, implementation and engagement.
7.8 Results are influenced by numerous factors outside our control and responsibility for implementation remains solely with the Member and their organisation.
7.9 Organisational Reporting (Gymnastics Leaders)
We may provide reporting, analytics and engagement information relating to authorised users to the purchasing organisation for the purposes of professional development, performance oversight, participation tracking, certification monitoring and internal organisational development.
7.10 Authorised users acknowledge and agree to such reporting.
7.11 Voluntary Document Review
Where Members voluntarily provide policies, procedures, contracts, handbooks, documents, systems or other materials for review, Members confirm that they have authority to share such materials and remain responsible for ensuring compliance with confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights and applicable laws.
Community Standards
8.1 The Programme is intended to provide a professional, constructive, supportive and collaborative environment.
8.2 Members agree not to engage in harassment, bullying, discrimination, intimidation, abusive conduct, disruptive behaviour, personal attacks, unauthorised solicitation, spamming or conduct that negatively impacts other participants.
8.3 Members shall behave professionally and respectfully when interacting with staff, contractors, speakers, partners and fellow Members.
8.4 We reserve the right to remove content, restrict participation, suspend access or terminate membership where conduct is reasonably considered detrimental to the Programme, its participants or its reputation.
8.5 Decisions made under this section shall be exercised reasonably and in good faith.
Certifications
9.1 Certifications issued within the Programme are internal recognitions and are not externally accredited unless expressly stated in writing.
9.2 Certification does not confer any licence, regulated qualification, legal authority or professional designation.
9.3 We retain sole discretion regarding certification requirements, pass standards and assessment outcomes.
9.4 Certification may be revoked where dishonesty, misconduct, misrepresentation, plagiarism, material breach of this Agreement or conduct bringing the Programme into disrepute has occurred.
9.5 Certification does not guarantee competence, employability, promotion, professional performance or organisational outcomes.
9.6 Certification titles, logos, badges and recognition marks may not be used in any manner that implies governmental approval, regulatory status, governing body endorsement or formal qualification status unless expressly authorised in writing.
Intellectual Property
10.1 All intellectual property rights relating to the Programme, including content, frameworks, models, methodologies, assessments, certifications, documents, resources, recordings, presentations, systems, graphics, templates and materials remain our exclusive property.
10.2 A limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable licence is granted strictly in accordance with the licence type purchased.
10.3 Members may use Programme materials for their own personal or internal organisational development purposes only.
10.4 Materials may not be reproduced, distributed, sub-licensed, resold, published, commercially exploited or made available to third parties without prior written consent.
10.5 Access beyond the permitted licence scope constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may constitute intellectual property infringement.
10.6 Members must not sell, market, promote or offer products or services to other Members without prior written permission.
Term and Termination
11.1 Monthly memberships may be cancelled in accordance with the Membership Overview and applicable payment terms.
11.2 Fixed-term memberships remain in force for the agreed membership period unless terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
11.3 Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately in the event of serious breach, fraud, insolvency, unlawful conduct or conduct bringing the other party into serious disrepute.
11.4 We may suspend or terminate access without refund where a Member materially breaches this Agreement.
11.5 We may suspend access where payment remains outstanding.
11.6 Termination shall not affect accrued rights, obligations, liabilities or payment commitments arising prior to termination.
11.7 Any instalment payment obligations relating to a fixed-term membership commitment shall survive termination unless otherwise required by law.
Force Majeure
12.1 We shall not be liable for delay, interruption or failure to perform our obligations where such delay or failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
12.2 Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, illness, natural disasters, fire, flood, governmental action, war, civil unrest, labour disputes, internet outages, telecommunications failures, cyber incidents, third-party platform failures, utility interruptions and acts of God.
12.3 Obligations affected by a force majeure event shall be suspended for the duration of the event.
Limitation of Liability
13.1 Nothing within this Agreement excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
13.2 Subject to Clause 13.1, we shall not be liable for loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goodwill, reputational damage, employment disputes, safeguarding matters, athlete injuries, regulatory investigations, implementation decisions or indirect or consequential losses arising from participation in the Programme.
13.3 Subject to Clause 13.1, our total aggregate liability arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be limited to the total fees paid by the Member during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
13.4 Members agree to notify us promptly of any dispute, complaint or claim and to provide reasonable opportunity to investigate and resolve the matter.
13.5 To the fullest extent permitted by law, claims arising under this Agreement must be brought within six (6) months of the event giving rise to the claim.
PART 3 – GENERAL TERMS, DATA PROTECTION & DATA PROCESSING ADDENDUM
Variation
14.1 We may update, amend or vary these Terms from time to time where reasonably necessary to reflect changes in law, regulation, technology, business operations, Programme delivery or service offerings.
14.2 We shall provide reasonable notice of material changes.
14.3 Continued participation in the Programme following such notice shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
14.4 No variation shall retrospectively remove benefits expressly granted to a Member's cohort unless agreed in writing or required by law.
Assignment
15.1 Members may not assign, transfer, delegate or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations arising under this Agreement without our prior written consent.
15.2 We may assign, transfer, subcontract, novate or otherwise deal with our rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time.
Severability
16.1 If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from the remainder of the Agreement.
16.2 The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Third Party Rights
17.1 Except as expressly stated otherwise, no person who is not a party to this Agreement shall have any right to enforce any provision under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
18.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
18.2 The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith discussion and negotiation before commencing formal proceedings.
18.3 Where a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction unless otherwise required by applicable law.
18.4 Nothing within this Agreement prevents either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief where necessary to protect confidential information, intellectual property rights or legitimate business interests.
Survival
19.1 The following provisions shall survive termination of this Agreement:
(a) Confidentiality;
(b) Intellectual Property;
(c) Licence Restrictions;
(d) Payment Obligations;
(e) Limitation of Liability;
(f) Data Protection;
(g) Dispute Resolution;
(h) Any accrued rights or liabilities existing at the date of termination.
Data Protection
20.1 Each party shall comply with all applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018 and any legislation replacing or supplementing them.
20.2 Where we process personal data as a Data Controller, such processing shall be governed by our Privacy Policy.
20.3 Where we process personal data on behalf of a Member Club, such processing shall be governed by the Data Processing Addendum forming part of this Agreement.
20.4 The Member Club warrants that it has an appropriate lawful basis for providing personal data to us and has provided all required privacy information to affected individuals.
20.5 Authorised users acknowledge that engagement, participation, certification and activity data may be visible to and reported to the purchasing organisation in accordance with this Agreement.
20.6 Programme participation may involve the processing of personal data relating to coaching sessions, onboarding activities, surveys, assessments, benchmarking exercises, programme engagement, communications and other information voluntarily provided by Members.
20.7 We may retain records, recordings, transcripts, coaching notes, assessments, surveys and programme participation information for a reasonable period following termination where necessary for legal, operational, support, audit, reporting, service improvement or legitimate business purposes.
20.8 Additional processing obligations applicable to Controller-Processor relationships are set out in the Data Processing Addendum ("DPA"), which forms part of this Agreement.