Terms of Service
Last Updated: June 23, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Martial Arts Search (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Martial Arts Search is operated by Vispire LTD.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Martial Arts Search website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through Martial Arts Search (collectively, the “Service”).
By using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
2. Definitions
Throughout these Terms, we use the following terminology:
- “User,” “you,” and “your” refer to the individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
- “Content” refers to all information and materials available on our Service, including but not limited to text, images, logos, videos, and gym listings.
- “User Content” refers to reviews, comments, and other materials posted by users on our Service.
- “Gym Owner” refers to an individual or entity that owns or manages a martial arts gym listed on our Service.
- “Premium Listing” refers to enhanced gym listings that are made available through paid subscriptions or one-time payments.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
In order to access certain features of our Service, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
3.2 Account Types
We offer different types of accounts:
- User Account: Allows you to leave reviews and interact with the platform.
- Gym Owner Account: Allows you to claim and manage your gym listing(s).
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Service, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
4. Premium Listings
4.1 Premium Services
We offer Premium Listing options that provide enhanced visibility and additional features for gym listings. Premium Listings are subject to additional fees, which are disclosed before purchase.
4.2 Payment Terms
By purchasing a Premium Listing, you agree to pay all fees in accordance with the pricing and payment terms presented to you. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase or required by applicable law.
4.3 Recurring Subscriptions
Some Premium Listing options may be offered as recurring subscriptions. By purchasing a subscription, you authorize us to charge your chosen payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel your subscription.
4.4 Cancellation
You may cancel a recurring subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.
5. User Content
5.1 Reviews and Comments
Our Service allows users to post reviews and comments about martial arts gyms. By posting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.
5.2 Content Guidelines
You agree that your User Content will not:
- Contain false, misleading, or defamatory information
- Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
- Contain offensive, abusive, or hateful content
- Promote illegal activities or violate any applicable laws
- Contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Constitute spam or unauthorized commercial communications
5.3 Content Moderation
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of User Content.
6. Gym Listings
6.1 Listing Information
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about martial arts gyms, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information. Gym details, including hours of operation, pricing, and offered services, may change without notice.
6.2 Claiming Listings
If you are a Gym Owner, you may claim your gym’s listing by verifying your ownership or management relationship. Once verified, you will be able to update certain information about your gym and respond to reviews.
6.3 Prohibited Actions for Gym Owners
As a Gym Owner, you agree not to:
- Post false or misleading information about your gym
- Create multiple accounts to post fake reviews of your gym or competitors
- Harass or intimidate users who leave negative reviews
- Offer incentives in exchange for positive reviews
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Content
Unless otherwise indicated, the Service and all content and materials on the Service, including logos, designs, text, graphics, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Service
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server
7.3 Trademark Notice
Martial Arts Search, our logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Vispire LTD or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
8.1 Service Provided “As Is”
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
8.2 Accuracy of Information
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information on the Service, including gym listings and user reviews. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
8.3 Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
8.4 Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vispire LTD, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debts, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from your use of and access to the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Vispire LTDTrading as: Martial Arts Search
Email: office[at]martialartssearch[dot]com
(Please replace [at] with @ and [dot] with . when sending emails)
Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.