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Ordering Information and Legalese

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION

PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING!

Please read the the sales policies below before ordering anything from this website. I appreciate your business and support of the BJJY. If you need more information about ordering or if you’d like me to put together a special or custom package for you, please click HERE.
PAY FOR YOUR ORDER
1] ORDER VIA PAYPAL [PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Visa] or OTHER ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT: All of the products on this website can be purchased directly  through PayPal®.  Other means of direct electronic payment are also available. Contact me or read Kokoro for more information.
All parts of your transaction will take place on the secure PayPal site. No information is stored on the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Website.
2] ORDER VIA PAYPAL QR CODE: Please be aware that there may be additional shipping charges and sales tax on items ordered via the QR code that are NOT included in the posted price for the item. The most common items that have shipping charges are 1-5 books or up to 8 dvds going to one US address. The current domestic minimum shipping charge for either is $12.35, which you can add to the item purchase price. There is NO shipping charge for any pdf or mp4 files to be sent to you. If you’re in California add a 9.5% sales tax to your total purchase [including shipping]. 
3] DIRECT MAIL ORDER WITH A BANK DRAFT PAYABLE FROM A US BANK: You may also order materials directly from me and pay with a bank draft or money order from a US bank or a US Post Office Money Order. Your ordered items will usually ship within 5-10 days if you use a bank draft or money order Personal checks require 10-15 business days for clearance.
  • Money orders or bank cashier checks  are REQUIRED ON ALL FOREIGN ORDERS IF YOU ARE NOT ORDERING THROUGH PAYPAL.
  • There is a $45+ fee for returned checks, money orders or bank cashier checks!
  • PayPal [including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Visa] may be limited based upon refund costs to me.]
  • ABSOLUTELY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CASH ACCEPTED ON FOREIGN ORDERS! 
INTERNATIONAL & CANADIAN ORDERS 
  • If you choose Global Priority the postage fee includes “tracking” your parcel. It isn’t insurance but your parcel is safer than uninsured mail in most countries — depending upon where you live.  🙂 In some cases Priority Mail can be insured. If so, I will do it. In some cases I will ship by “Express Mail” rather than Global Priority in order to insure insurance coverage if available.
  • If you reside outside of the U.S. please pick the appropriate order line: “global priority”, “Canada” or “international” so that you will be charged the proper amount for shipping & handling on “buy now” purchases. In some cases I will ship by “Express Mail” rather than Global Priority in order to insure insurance coverage if available.
  • I will ship using  USPS Global Priority or Global Express whenever possible as long as the value of the items ordered doesn’t exceed $100 and the weight doesn’t exceed 2 lb [for Global Express]. It is more cost-effective than air parcel post & quicker too.
  • Why is Canadian & foreign postage so expensive? In order to get insurance coverage, most countries require that the parcel be “registered.” That’s an additional several dollars added onto the already high postage for shipping airmail.
  • If you are a Canadian or foreign customer and have a PayPal account, you can order from me & I will issue a refund if there is any excessive S&H overcharge that will be credited to your PayPal account after I ship your order — unless I can figure out the refund beforehand.
PRIVACY NOTICE
    No information about you, secured as a part of a sale, including e-mail addresses, phone numbers, addresses or any other information will be made available to any third party without your specific permission. Period!
WEBSITE PRODUCT DISCLAIMER:
Be sure to read the Website Product Disclaimer before ordering any items offered for sale on this website. You may read the Website Product Disclaimer by clicking here.
PAYPAL REFUND POLICY REVISION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 11, 2019:
     PayPal will be changing it’s refund policy, effective October 11, 2019, as follows:
“In line with industry practice and according to our updated policy . . . the fees from the original transaction will not be returned. This policy will not apply to duplicate transactions, voids and most disputed transactions. You can review the PayPal User Agreement for more information on our return policies.”
     As a result, although I’d prefer not to, I will have to follow the same refund policy. I will refund your original purchase price minus the PayPal fee charged to me for your purchase.
REFUNDS, RETURNS, SALES TAXES AND OTHER ITEMS: 
–All prices are in US dollars & are subject to change. 
–California sales tax will be added to all orders shipped to California addresses.
–There is a 20% restocking charge on all returned unused/unopened goods plus you have to pay postage & insurance unless the product is defective.
–Non-defective goods altered or used in any manner may not be returned.
-All sales of mp4, pdf, or other digital/electronic products are FINAL. There is ABSOLUTELY no refund available  for any mp4, pdf, or other digital/electronic files purchased by you. Defective merchandise will be replaced.  
MAILING LIST:
Please be aware that your email address may be placed on my mailing list. If it is please be assured that:
— I do not sell or give away my mailing lists to anyone.
— Newsletters and announcements are sent out in a manner that does not reveal your email address to anyone but you.
— I do not give out individual email addresses without your permission.
If you would like your email address removed from my mailing list, please click HERE. Your email address will be immediately deleted.

LEGAL NOTICES & OTHER INFORMATION

Documents for Downloading:
IMPORTANT: Always check with an attorney in your state to make sure you are using legally valid documents. Any documents presented below are solely for your personal information. If you plan to use them for any purpose check with a qualified attorney in your state to make sure they are appropriate for the use you intend them for.
“Class [Activity] Participant Agreement” with “Authorization to Consent to Treatment of Minor”, California Participant Agreement: click here
Copyright:
All materials contained in this website are copyright , trademarks or registered trademarks by George Kirby, 1970-2023. None of the materials may be reproduced in any form or manner, including electronic or otherwise, without the expressed and specifically written permission by George Kirby.
Disclaimer:
The material presented on this web site is for informational purposes only. Before undertaking the study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, or any martial art, you should consult your physician. You should be aware that if you engage in a course of study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu you are doing so entirely at your own risk, including any present and/or future physical or psychological pain or injury that you may incur. The Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai [BJJY], its officers and the author of this web page cannot assume any responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses you may incur as a result of engaging in a study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. Nor can the BJJY, its officers and the author of this web page assume any third party liability arising out of any legal actions you may be involved in as a result of the training you receive by engaging in a study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu as presented by the BJJY or anyone else. Although there may be a number of instructors, dojo, other organizations, seminars and other activities listed in this web page, the BJJY, its officers and the author of this web page cannot be responsible for their claims, instructional strategies, materials, facilities, or consequences that may arise by studying Budoshin Ju-Jitsu or any other martial art under their supervision and can make no recommendations or inferences as to the quality or effectiveness of their instructional programs.
Website Product Disclaimer:
The instructional materials offered for sale on this website [hereafter referred to as “store”] are  for informational and educational purposes only. Before undertaking the study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, or any martial art, or any aspect of any martial art presented in the informational or educational materials in this store, you should consult your physician. You should be aware that practicing any of the martial arts techniques presented in the informational or educational materials is entirely at your own risk as there is a chance of injury, including any present and/or future physical or psychological pain or injury that you may incur. The Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai [BJJY], its officers, the authors, editors, and publishers of the informational and educational materials in this store, and the author of this web site cannot assume any responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses you may incur as a result of engaging in a study of any of the informational or educational materials sold by this store. Nor can the BJJY, its officers, the authors, editors, and publishers of the informational and educational materials in this store, and the author of this web site assume any third party liability arising out of any legal actions you may be involved in as a result of the training you receive by engaging in a study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu  or any of the informational or educational materials sold by this store.

    In purchasing any goods or services on this website you also agree to hold the BJJY, its officers, the authors, editors, and publishers of the informational and educational materials in this store, and the author of this web site harmless and free of any [1] responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses you may incur as a result of engaging in a study of any of the informational or educational materials sold by this store, including any present and/or future physical or psychological pain or injury that you may incur, property damage or wrongful death, and [2] any responsibility of liability arising out of any legal actions you may be involved in [including third party legal actions] as a result of the training you receive by engaging in a study of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu  or any of the informational or educational materials sold by this store and you agree to defend and indemnify the BJJY, its officers, the authors, editors, and publishers of the informational and educational materials in this store, and the author of this web site from any such action.
Video Disclaimer:
The videos available on this website are for entertainment purposes only. The authors, publishers, distributors, instructors, and all demonstrators disclaim any liability for any damage or injury of any kind that may result from the use or misuse of the information contained in this video. The techniques demonstrated in this video should not be practiced without the direct supervision of a qualified and certified Budoshin Ju-Jitsu instructor.  Always consult your physician prior to beginning any exercise or physical training program. Copyright Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai and Budoshin Jujitsu Dojo.
Registered Trademarks & Copyrights:
The “Budoshin Ju-Jitsu” logo  [1995]  and the “Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai” logo  [1998] are all registered trademarks. The abbreviation “BJJY” is an accepted abbreviation of the “Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai” trademark. None of these registered trademarks may be used without the expressed and written consent of their owner, George Kirby. Also, the use of the “Budoshin Ju-Jitsu” name [1973], without the owner’s specific written consent, may constitute an unauthorized use of the name and/or an abuse of a portion of the registered trademark for purposes of misrepresentation. Unauthorized use may result in criminal proceedings based upon federal statutes and civil liability as determined by legal counsel.
Corporate Names:
     The “Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Dojo” is a registered corporation in the state of California and is registered with the United States Government as a 501[c][3] corporation. Use of the name may be authorized only by the Board of Directors of the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Dojo. The logo and name are marked as trademarks []. Misuse or abuse of the corporate name may result in criminal and civil liability as determined by legal counsel.
    The “American Ju-Jitsu Association” is a registered corporation in the state of California and is registered with the United States Government as a 501[c][3] corporation. Use of the name may be authorized only by the Board of Directors of the American Ju-Jitsu Association. The logo and name are registered trademarks []. Misuse or abuse of the corporate name may result in criminal and civil liability as determined by legal counsel.
    Names of other dojo [schools], links, organizations and/or websites listed in this website may also have viable legal status which you need may need to ascertain. Misuse or abuse of their names may result in criminal and civil liability as determined by their legal counsel.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy as to Students & Members: 
The Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai and Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Dojo admits students and members of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students and members at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Advertiser Disclaimer:
    Neither the owner of this website or the BJJY can assume any responsibility or liability, inferred or otherwise, regarding the products or services being offered, proposed  or advertised by the companies [or their affiliates or representatives] appearing on this page or website. Nor can the owner of this website or the BJJY make any warranty or guarantee as to the quality of the products or services being advertised. Any disputes you may have with any of the advertisers regarding their products or services must be resolved solely and directly with the particular advertiser.
Privacy Notice:
     No information about you, including email addresses, will be released to anyone, except an authorized law enforcement agency, without your specific permission. Email addresses for my mailing lists are secured from my customers and correspondents. Mailing lists are not visible online. Nor do I give out or sell mailing lists – period!
Removal from Email List:
 If you wish to be removed from my email lists all you have to do is email me by clicking HERE and typing the word “remove” on the email message form that pops up. You email address will be removed once I receive your request.