TERMS OF SERVICE
American Karate Institute™ Inc.
12981 SW 112 ST,
Miami, FL 33186
Email: info@akimiami.com
Phone: 305-385-8811
Effective Date: July 27, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing our website, enrolling in any program, or participating in any activity at American Karate Institute™ Inc, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.
2. Business Identity
American Karate Institute™ Inc. is a martial arts training facility located at 12981 SW 112 ST, Miami, FL 33186. We offer in-person martial arts instruction and training programs.
American Karate Institute™ Inc. maintains separate SMS communication programs for prospective students and enrolled students or their parents/legal guardians. SMS messages are only sent in accordance with the consent provided for the applicable messaging program.
3. Services Offered American Karate Institute™ Inc. offers in-person martial arts instruction and training programs at our Miami, Florida location. We do not offer online classes. Equipment purchases required for participation, if any, are final and non-refundable. Programs and class schedules are subject to change at the discretion of the Institute.
4. Enrollment & Program Terms Program-specific terms, conditions, and durations vary by program. Please consult a Program Director for full details regarding the specific program you are enrolling in. All enrollment agreements are governed by the terms outlined in your signed enrollment contract with American Karate Institute™ Inc.
5. Free Trial A free trial class is available to prospective students. All participants, including free trial participants, must execute a signed Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, Indemnity, and Assumption of Risk Agreement prior to entering the dojo or participating in any activity.
6. Paid Trial Period If a paid trial program is offered for new students, all fees paid for the trial are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, except as otherwise required by law.
7. Safety Equipment For the safety of all students, participants may be required to purchase and use approved safety equipment as specified by the Institute prior to participating in contact activities. Safety equipment requirements vary by program and age group. Please consult a Program Director for specific equipment requirements for your program. Equipment purchases are final and non-refundable.
8. Non-Transferability Enrollment agreements and memberships are non-transferable without the express written consent of American Karate Institute™ Inc.
9. Minor Participants Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian execute all required agreements, including the Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, Indemnity, and Assumption of Risk Agreement, prior to participation. By executing these agreements, the parent or guardian represents they have the legal authority to do so on behalf of the minor.
10. Waiver & Release of Liability All participants are required to sign a Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, Indemnity, and Assumption of Risk Agreement prior to participating in any activity. Participation in martial arts involves inherent risks including but not limited to physical injury. By participating, you acknowledge and assume all such risks.
11. SMS / Text Message Communications
American Karate Institute™ Inc. offers separate SMS communication programs for prospective students and enrolled students or their parents/legal guardians. The messages you receive depend on the SMS program for which you have voluntarily provided consent.
Prospective Student, Trial & Marketing Communications
Individuals who affirmatively opt in through the American Karate Institute™ Inc. website may receive SMS messages from 786-952-7211.
Depending on the consent provided, messages may include trial class booking information, appointment reminders, important class updates, follow-up communications, and promotional messages regarding special offers, discounts, and services.
Consent for non-marketing and marketing SMS communications is collected separately.
Enrolled Student & Account Communications
Enrolled students and/or their parents or legal guardians may separately opt in to receive non-marketing SMS messages from 561-652-0355.
Consent is obtained through a separate, optional SMS opt-in process. Individuals must affirmatively opt in before receiving messages through this SMS program.
Consent to receive SMS messages is optional and is not a condition of enrollment, purchase, participation, maintaining an active student account, or receiving services from American Karate Institute™ Inc. Students and parents/legal guardians may enroll and participate in American Karate Institute™ programs without consenting to SMS communications.
Messages through this program may include student account notifications, enrollment and membership updates, billing and payment reminders, class schedule changes, school closure notifications, program and service-related updates, and other important communications related to an active enrollment or student account.
The enrolled-student SMS program is not used to send marketing or promotional messages.
Consent to one American Karate Institute™ Inc. SMS program does not automatically constitute consent to another SMS program. Providing a mobile phone number alone does not constitute consent to receive SMS messages.
For all SMS programs:
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Message frequency may vary.
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Message and data rates may apply.
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Reply STOP to the number sending the message to opt out.
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Reply HELP to the number sending the message for assistance.
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Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
SMS consent records and mobile information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be provided to service providers solely as necessary to operate and deliver American Karate Institute™ Inc. messaging services.
12. Opt-Out & Support
You may cancel SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to the number sending you messages.
If you receive prospective student or trial communications from 786-952-7211, reply STOP to that number to opt out of that SMS program.
If you receive enrolled student or account communications from 561-652-0355, reply STOP to that number to opt out of that SMS program.
After you reply STOP, you may receive a final SMS confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No additional messages will be sent through that SMS program unless you subsequently provide consent to receive messages again.
Opting out of SMS communications will not affect your enrollment, purchases, participation, student account, or ability to receive services from American Karate Institute™ Inc.
For assistance, reply HELP to the number sending you messages. You may also contact American Karate Institute™ Inc. at 305-385-8811 or info@akimiami.com.
13. Message Frequency & Rates
Message frequency varies depending on the SMS program for which you have provided consent, your interactions with American Karate Institute™ Inc., your enrollment, student account activity, and relevant class or program updates.
Message and data rates may apply to messages sent to you and messages you send to us. Contact your wireless carrier if you have questions regarding your messaging or data plan.
14. Carrier Liability Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
15. Privacy Policy
Information collected and processed through our SMS programs is subject to the American Karate Institute™ Inc. Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy, including information regarding SMS consent, data use, and data sharing, is available at:
https://www.akimiami.com/privacy-policy
16. Media Release By participating in activities at American Karate Institute™ Inc, participants grant the Institute the right to use photographs, videos, and other media captured on premises for promotional, advertising, and marketing purposes including website and social media use, consistent with the signed Participant Waiver.
17. Dispute Resolution Any disputes arising from enrollment or participation shall first be submitted to mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), conducted in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The parties waive their right to a trial by jury.
18. Governing Law These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
19. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Modifications American Karate Institute™ Inc. reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Updates will be posted on our website. Continued use of our services following any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
21. Age Restriction & Consent for Minor Students
Individuals who independently opt in to receive SMS messages must be at least 18 years of age or otherwise legally authorized to provide such consent.
For students under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian may provide SMS consent regarding communications concerning the minor student's inquiry, enrollment, student account, and participation.
SMS consent remains optional and is not a condition of enrollment, purchase, participation, or receiving services from American Karate Institute™ Inc.
22. Supported Carriers Our SMS program works with all major U.S. wireless carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and most regional carriers. Carrier support may vary.
23. Intellectual Property Rights This Site and all materials available on the Site are the property of American Karate Institute™ Inc. and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, sell, or distribute any material from the Site without our express written permission. You may download or print one copy of individual pages for personal non-commercial use provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.
By submitting any material to us via the Site including photos or videos you represent that you own the material or have obtained necessary permissions and grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive worldwide license to use, modify, distribute, and publicly display such material.
24. Disclaimers The information, products, and services offered on or through the Site are provided as-is and without warranties of any kind either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law we disclaim all warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Links to third-party websites on our Site do not imply endorsement or sponsorship of such sites or the information, products, or services offered through them. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.
25. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless American Karate Institute™ Inc, its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your breach of any obligation, warranty, or representation under these Terms of Service.
26. Termination We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site without notice if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Service or engaged in conduct that we deem inappropriate or unlawful. Upon termination you must cease all use of the Site and any content obtained from it.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
American Karate Institute™ Inc.
12981 SW 112 ST
Miami, FL 33186
Office Phone: 305-385-8811
Prospective Student/Trial SMS: 786-952-7211
Enrolled Student/Account SMS: 561-652-0355
Email: info@akimiami.com
Website: www.akimiami.com