Terms of Service (TOS)

Effective Date: February, 2026
School: Gracie Barra Trussville
Website: https://gbtrussville.com

Welcome to Gracie Barra Trussville. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, forms, and related online services. By accessing or using our website, submitting a form, or interacting with our services, you agree to these Terms.

1) Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website or submit forms.

2) Privacy & Personal Information

When you submit information through our website (including contact forms), you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details. Your information is handled according to our Privacy Policy as follows this TOS.

3) Eligibility (Minors)

  • You must be 18 years or older to submit forms or use our services on your own.

  • If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must submit the form and complete any required waivers or agreements before participation in any training.

4) Website Use & Acceptable Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose.

  • Interfere with the website’s security or functionality (including hacking, scraping, or introducing malware).

  • Submit false, misleading, or unauthorized information.

  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.

We may restrict or terminate access to the website if we reasonably believe you violated these Terms.

5) No Medical Advice

Content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new physical activity program, especially if you have a medical condition or injury.

6) Assumption of Risk (Training & Participation)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a contact sport and involves risk of injury. Participation is voluntary, and you assume all inherent risks associated with training or attending activities at our school, including minor and serious injuries.

Participation in training may require signing additional waivers, releases, and membership agreements at the school.

7) Facility Rules & Conduct

All members, visitors, and students must follow staff instructions and gym rules. We reserve the right to refuse service or remove any person for unsafe behavior, harassment, inappropriate conduct, or repeated rule violations, to the extent permitted by law.

8) Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, logos, graphics, images, videos, and design, is owned by Gracie Barra Trussville or licensed to us and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.

9) Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

10) Disclaimers

The website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

11) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gracie Barra Trussville will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website or services.

12) Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gracie Barra Trussville, its owners, instructors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:

  • your misuse of the website,

  • your violation of these Terms, or

  • your participation in our services or activities.

13) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

14) Governing Law & Venue (United States)

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Trussville, Alabama, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

15) Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us here.

Thank you!


Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February, 2026
School: Gracie Barra Trussville
Website: https://gbtrussville.com

This Privacy Policy explains how Gracie Barra Trussville collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, submit a form, request information, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website or submitting information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1) Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A) Information you provide to us
When you fill out forms, request a class, or contact us, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Age range (or whether the student is a minor)

  • Preferences related to training (class interest, schedule, goals)

  • Any message or details you choose to include

B) Information collected automatically
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type, browser type

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

  • Referring website (how you found us)

  • Approximate location (city/state level)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

C) Information from third parties
If you engage with us through ads, social platforms, or booking/CRM tools, we may receive limited information from those services (for example, that you clicked an ad or submitted a lead form).

2) How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and contact you about your request

  • Schedule, confirm, and manage intro classes or visits

  • Provide customer service and communicate about programs, pricing, and availability

  • Send administrative messages (e.g., confirmations, updates, policy notices)

  • Improve our website, services, and marketing performance

  • Protect our business, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies

3) Communications, Email, and SMS Text Messages

If you provide your phone number or email, we may contact you about your request, scheduling, and school updates.

SMS/Text Messages:

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • You can opt out anytime by requesting at our contact page, here. 

Marketing emails: You can unsubscribe anytime by requesting us by email.

4) How We Share Your Information

We do not publish your personal information. We may share information only as needed in the following situations:

A) Service providers
We may share information with vendors who help us operate the business, such as:

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • CRM or lead management systems

  • Scheduling/booking tools

  • Email and SMS communication platforms

  • Advertising platforms (only as needed for marketing performance)

These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for us.

B) Legal and safety
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

C) Business transfers
If we undergo a reorganization, merger, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that process.

No “sale” of personal information: We do not sell personal information for money. Some marketing/analytics sharing may be considered “sharing” under certain state privacy laws; you can contact us to request limitations (see Section 9).

5) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to your request

  • Maintain our records

  • Operate and improve our services

  • Comply with legal requirements

6) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Make the website work properly

  • Understand traffic and site usage

  • Measure ad performance

  • Improve your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7) Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children underage to submit personal information directly.

If the student is under 18, a parent or legal guardian should submit forms and complete any required waivers. If you believe a child has provided personal information without parental consent, contact us here and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9) Your Privacy Rights (U.S.)

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

  • Requesting access to the personal information we have about you

  • Requesting correction or deletion

  • Opting out of certain marketing communications

  • Limiting certain data sharing (in some cases)

To make a request, contact us here.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

10) Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media, partner sites). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

11) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates are effective when posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

12) Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us here.