Terms &
CONDITIONS

Article 1 (Name, etc.)
This academy is called “Iniesta Academy” (hereinafter referred to as the “Academy”) and is organized, supervised, and operated by INIESTA METHODOLOGY ACADEMY Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

Article 2 (Purpose)
The Academy aims to improve and promote soccer skills and tactics under the supervision of player Andrés Iniesta (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”) while fostering sportsmanship through soccer, deepening a proper understanding of sports, promoting healthy development, and contributing to the local community.

Article 3 (Membership Application Procedure)

1. The parents or guardians (hereinafter referred to as the “Contracting Party”) of prospective members of the Academy shall follow the prescribed procedures, agree to this Agreement, the Personal Information Protection Policy, and other regulations specified by the Company (collectively referred to as the “Agreement”), and submit their application.
2. If the Company approves the application as mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the prospective member (hereinafter referred to as the “Academy Student”) can participate in training from the date separately specified by the Company.
3. In the following cases, the Company may refuse admission to the Academy:
4. (1) If the Company determines that continuous participation in training is difficult due to the health or physical abilities of the Academy Student. (2) If the number of applications exceeds the capacity. (3) If the Company deems the application to the Academy inappropriate for any other reason.

Article 4 (Membership Fees, etc.)
The Contracting Party shall pay the specified enrollment fee, membership fee, and uniform kit fee separately determined.

Article 5 (Non-Refundability of Membership Fees, etc.)
Once paid, the enrollment fee and membership fee will generally not be refunded, except in cases of non-acceptance of membership.

Article 6 (Instruction Content)
The Company will determine the specific teaching methods of the Academy based on the Program and implement them.

Article 7 (Compensation for Accidents)

1. To compensate for accidents that occur during the round trip to and from the Academy or during activities, the Company will participate in a group comprehensive compensation system cost insurance (comprehensive regional sports club exclusive compensation plan).
2. If an accident occurs to a student during the round trip to and from the school or during an activity, the Company will provide compensation based on the provisions of the insurance in the preceding paragraph. In case of an accident, the Contracting Party must promptly contact the coach, staff, or the Company.

Article 8 (Practice Dates and Locations)

1. The practice dates for the Academy will be determined by the Company’s annual schedule. The practice location will be notified to the Contracting Party no later than 60 days before the practice date.
2. In case the practice cannot be held due to the convenience of the Academy venue (facility issues, accidents nearby), coach availability (sudden illness, unforeseen accidents), strikes in public transportation, natural disasters such as typhoons or earthquakes, issuance of warnings, or other force majeure events, the Company may change or cancel the scheduled practice. In such cases, the Company will notify the Contracting Party in advance, except in cases of emergency, and will notify the Contracting Party separately if there are changes to the date or location.

Article 9 (Confirmation Matters for Contracting Party and Academy Students)

1. The Contracting Party and Academy Students must strictly adhere to the following matters, and the Contracting Party must supervise the Academy Students to ensure compliance:
2. (1) Strive to uphold the spirit of fair play so that all Academy Students can enjoy soccer. (2) Make efforts in line with the purpose of the Academy. (3) Comply with the rules specified in this Agreement and other rules set by the Company when participating in training or events, and follow the instructions of the Academy’s coaches or staff. (4) Understand that all rights related to the Program belong to the Company or third parties who have granted the Company the right to use, and do not engage in actions that infringe on the Company’s rights, such as recording (including recording by audio or video), copying, broadcasting, or distributing the contents of the Program or specific training methods, etc. (5) Do not take photographs or videos of training sessions or events without the permission of the Academy. (6) Handle the facilities and equipment used in training or events in accordance with the rules, and ensure that other users are not inconvenienced. (7) If the Contracting Party accompanies the Academy Students during training or events, follow the instructions of the Academy’s coaches or staff and provide courteous support. (8) When traveling to and from the Academy Student’s practice location, or when providing transportation, comply with traffic regulations and etiquette, and avoid inconveniencing others. (9) If the Academy Student is not of school age, the Contracting Party or a person designated by the Contracting Party must provide transportation to the practice location.
3. If the Contracting Party or Academy Students violate any of the provisions of the preceding paragraph, and if it is determined that this impedes the proper operation of the Academy, the Academy may suspend instruction to the Academy Student in question.

Article 10 (Temporary Suspension)

1. The Contracting Party wishing to temporarily suspend membership in the Academy (referring to a situation where membership in the Academy is suspended for one month or more) must notify the Academy by the 15th of the preceding month. If the notification is made on the 16th or later, a refund of the membership fee will generally not be made.
2. The period of temporary suspension shall be one month for each suspension, and membership will automatically resume after the suspension period has elapsed.
3. The membership fee during the temporary suspension period shall be determined separately.

Article 11 (Withdrawal)

1. The Contracting Party wishing to withdraw from the Academy at the end of the current month must notify the Academy of their withdrawal by the 15th of the current month. If the notification is made on the 16th or later, a refund of the monthly membership fee will generally not be made.
2. If the Contracting Party wishes to rejoin the Academy after withdrawal, they must pay the enrollment fee and membership fee again.

Article 12 (Changes in Academy Student’s Information)
The Contracting Party must promptly notify the Company of any changes in the information provided during the membership application process, such as address and contact information.

Article 13 (Expulsion)
If an Academy Student or Contracting Party falls under any of the following circumstances, or if the Company deems them unsuitable as a member, the Academy may expel them:
(1) Violation of this Agreement. (2) Defamation or damage to the reputation of the Company, the Academy, and related parties (including other Academy Students and their guardians). (3) Delay of more than two months in the payment of membership fees or other fees. (4) Absence from training for more than one month without any contact with the Company.

Article 14 (Disclaimer)
Compensation for theft, injury, and other accidents that occur during the activities of Academy Students and during their round trip routes will be provided according to the compensation provisions of the insurance in Article 7, Paragraph 1. In cases where the cause of the theft, injury, or other accident can clearly be attributed to the fault of the Company, compensation will not be withheld.
The Academy will not provide any compensation for theft, injury, and other accidents involving individuals other than Academy Students.
The Company’s responsibility in the Academy is limited to providing soccer instruction based on the Program and providing training support as deemed necessary by the Company. It does not guarantee specific objectives, achievements, or outcomes for Academy Students or Contracting Parties.

Article 15 (Cancellation or Suspension)

1. If the Company determines that it is difficult or impossible to operate the Academy due to natural disasters, changes in the social situation, or other reasons, the Company may suspend or cancel the operation of the Academy. However, the Company will not be responsible for the suspension or cancellation of the Academy, except in cases clearly attributable to the Company’s fault.
2. When the Company suspends or cancels the operation of the Academy as stipulated in the preceding paragraph, it shall notify the Contracting Party in advance. However, this notification is not required in cases of emergency.

Article 16 (Use of Photos and Videos)
The Contracting Party agrees that photos and videos taken of the Academy’s activities may be used on the Academy’s or the Company’s website, and in other promotions related to the Company.

Article 17 (Prohibition of Assignment)
The Contracting Party may not assign, transfer, or pledge in whole or in part to a third party any rights held against the Academy or any obligations imposed on the Academy under this Agreement.

Article 18 (Handling of Personal Information)

1. “Personal Information” refers to information related to the Contracting Party and Academy Students (including prospective members in this Article) that can identify specific Contracting Parties or Academy Students through email addresses, names, and other descriptions, as well as information that can be easily matched with other information to identify specific Contracting Parties or Academy Students.
2. The Academy will handle personal information related to the Contracting Party and Academy Students in accordance with a separately established Personal Information Protection Policy.

Article 19 (Damages Compensation)

1. If the Contracting Party or Academy Student violates this Agreement or causes damages to the Company through fraudulent acts, the Company may claim compensation for damages from the Contracting Party.
2. If the Contracting Party or Academy Student causes damages to third parties in connection with the use of facilities or equipment used in training or events, the Contracting Party shall resolve the matter at their own responsibility and shall not cause inconvenience to the Company.

Article 20 (Dispute Resolution)

1. In the event of a dispute between the Contracting Party and the Company arising from this Agreement or the Academy, both parties shall make sincere efforts to resolve the dispute through consultation.
2. If it becomes necessary to file a lawsuit for the resolution of the dispute in the preceding paragraph, Japanese law shall be the governing law, and the Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive jurisdictional court of first instance.

Article 21 (Supplementary Provisions)
The Academy may change this Agreement at any time as necessary and may establish detailed rules regarding matters related to this Agreement or matters not specified in this Agreement. When changing this Agreement, the Academy will specify the effective date, the fact of the change, the content after the change, and the effective date after the change on the Academy’s website and through other methods separately designated by the Academy.

Article 22 (Effective Date)
This Agreement shall become effective on March 1, 2022.