Tradition Redefined: 30 Years of Martial Arts Mastery with Shihan Gene Dunn

Last Updated: June 13, 2025

Welcome to Gene Dunn’s Shotokan Karate & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing and using our website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you signify your acceptance of these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your agreement to these Terms and any future modifications. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you are prohibited from accessing our website and Services.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the beginning of these Terms and provide notice through our website or other communication channels as appropriate. Your continued use of the Services after the modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Description of Services

Gene Dunn’s Shotokan Karate & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu provides information, online classes, and other resources related to martial arts. We may also offer products for sale and additional services. All descriptions, pricing, and availability of these services are subject to change without notice.

4. User Responsibilities

• Account Registration: If you create an account on our website, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account.

• Compliance: You agree to use our Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and not for any unlawful purposes.

• Content: You are solely responsible for any material you post or submit to the website. You agree not to share content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise harmful to others.

5. Intellectual Property

All content provided on the website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Gene Dunn’s Shotokan Karate & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

• Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

• Restrictions: You may not modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.

6. Payment and Refund Policy

• Payment: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate payment information.

• Refunds: Refunds, if applicable, will be processed in accordance with our Refund Policy, which forms part of these Terms. Please review the Refund Policy for detailed information.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• Services “As Is”: Our Services are provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

• No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

• Limitation of Liability: In no event shall [Your Martial Arts Website Name], its affiliates, or its directors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. User-Generated Content

When you submit any content to our website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, copy, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute the content across any and all media. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of our Services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, our business, or third parties.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party sites. Accessing these sites is at your own risk.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed by the laws of New York State. Any claims or disputes arising in connection with these Terms or our Services will be resolved through binding arbitration by the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gene Dunn’s Shotokan Karate & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

13. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and www.dunnsdojo.com regarding your use of our Services.

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

• Mailing Address: 172 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223