Rules, policies, and legal terms governing use of our services and website.
Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Welcome to Rising Tide MoCo MMA ("Academy," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our martial arts training services, facilities, website (mocomartialarts.com), and any related services we provide. By enrolling in classes, visiting our facility, using our website, or otherwise engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services or facilities.
By registering for classes, attending our facility, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or legal guardian must review and accept these Terms on your behalf.
Rising Tide MoCo MMA provides martial arts instruction and fitness training services to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Our services include, but are not limited to:
Class schedules, instructors, and program offerings are subject to change at our discretion. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service or class at any time without prior notice.
Participation in martial arts, fitness training, and physical activities carries inherent risks, including but not limited to:
By participating in our programs, you acknowledge and accept these risks. You agree to assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses you may sustain while using our facilities or participating in our programs, whether caused by the negligence of Rising Tide MoCo MMA, its instructors, employees, other participants, or otherwise.
You voluntarily waive any and all claims, demands, or causes of action against Rising Tide MoCo MMA, its owners, instructors, employees, agents, and affiliates arising out of your participation in our programs or use of our facilities, including claims for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, or any other loss.
This waiver applies to all claims, whether based on negligence, breach of contract, or any other legal theory, and includes claims arising from the use or condition of facilities, equipment, instruction, or supervision.
We offer various membership plans, including monthly memberships, class packages, and drop-in rates. Membership fees, payment schedules, and billing terms will be provided at the time of enrollment.
If a payment fails or is returned for insufficient funds, you remain responsible for the outstanding balance. We may charge a late fee or suspend your membership privileges until payment is received. Continued non-payment may result in termination of membership and potential collection action.
Membership cancellations must be submitted in writing (email to info@mocomartialarts.com) at least 30 days before your next billing date. Cancellations received after the billing date will not be refunded, and you will remain responsible for that month's fees. Class packages and prepaid programs are non-refundable.
We offer free trial classes to prospective members. Trial class participants must:
Free trial offers are limited to one per person and may not be combined with other promotions. We reserve the right to deny trial class participation at our discretion.
We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule, or substitute classes or instructors at any time due to instructor availability, facility maintenance, inclement weather, or other circumstances. We will make reasonable efforts to notify members of schedule changes via email, text message, or posted notice. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancelled classes.
All members, guests, and visitors are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, safe, and professional manner. The following behavior is prohibited:
Violation of our Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of membership without refund and a permanent ban from our facilities.
Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian complete all registration forms, waivers, and agreements on their behalf. Parents/guardians agree to assume all risks on behalf of the minor and agree to supervise minors before and after classes.
By enrolling a minor, you represent that you are the legal parent or guardian with authority to consent to the minor's participation. You agree to indemnify and hold Rising Tide MoCo MMA harmless from any claims arising from the minor's participation.
Our programs involve strenuous physical activity. You represent and warrant that:
Rising Tide MoCo MMA is not a medical provider. Our instructors are not licensed medical professionals. Any advice, guidance, or instruction provided is for educational and training purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed physician before beginning any new exercise or training program.
By providing your mobile phone number to Rising Tide MoCo MMA, you expressly consent to receive text messages (SMS) from us regarding:
You expressly agree and consent to receive automated text messages from Rising Tide MoCo MMA at the mobile number you provide. Your consent is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services. By opting in, you confirm that you are the authorized user of the mobile number provided.
Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 4 messages per month. During periods of high activity (e.g., promotional events, schedule changes), message frequency may increase.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Upon sending STOP, we will send you a confirmation message and you will no longer receive text messages from us. If you wish to rejoin, text START or contact us at (443) 604-3861.
For help or support regarding text messages, reply HELP to any message or contact us at:
Message and data rates may apply. Standard text messaging rates charged by your mobile carrier will apply to all messages sent and received. Please contact your mobile carrier for details regarding your text messaging plan.
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Rising Tide MoCo MMA is not responsible for any failures, delays, or errors in message delivery caused by your mobile carrier or any other third-party service provider.
We will not share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. For more information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
All content on our website and in our facilities, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and training materials, is the property of Rising Tide MoCo MMA or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission. Unauthorized use may result in termination of membership and legal action.
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Rising Tide MoCo MMA. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damages or losses caused by your use of any third-party websites.
OUR SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RISING TIDE MOCO MMA, ITS OWNERS, INSTRUCTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES, FACILITIES, OR WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rising Tide MoCo MMA, its owners, instructors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our services, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at info@mocomartialarts.com. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through binding arbitration in Montgomery County, Maryland, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website (mocomartialarts.com/terms.html) or notification via email or text message. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Rising Tide MoCo MMA
5408 Randolph Road, Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (443) 604-3861
Email: info@mocomartialarts.com
Website: mocomartialarts.com
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
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