These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the services, programmes, ecommerce platform, website and associated activities operated by i-5 Football Academy, together with associated brands, delivery partners and affiliated organisations including iChieve and Iberopath.

By accessing this website, registering for programmes, purchasing products or services, making payment, attending events or otherwise engaging with i-5 Football Academy, you acknowledge and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.

DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

“Company” refers to i-5 Football Academy, its directors, employees, contractors, representatives, affiliates, delivery partners and associated organisations including iChieve and Iberopath.

“Participant” refers to any individual registered on, attending or engaging with any programme, camp, event, service, tour, trial, showcase or activity.

“Parent/Guardian” refers to the legal parent or authorised guardian of a Participant under the age of 18 years.

“Services” refers to all programmes, camps, showcases, Talent ID events, educational services, online services, subscriptions, consultancy services, tours, football activities, merchandise and related products supplied by the Company.

ELIGIBILITY

By engaging with the Company, you warrant and represent that:

• All information supplied is true, accurate and complete
• You possess the legal authority to enter into binding agreements
• Where registering a minor, you are the lawful Parent/Guardian authorised to provide consent

The Company reserves the right to reject or terminate any registration, booking or service provision at its sole discretion.

SERVICES

The Company provides football development services, Talent ID programmes, educational pathways, international football experiences, online learning, player care services, recruitment support and associated activities.

The Company reserves the right to:

• Modify programme structures
• Alter coaching personnel
• Amend schedules, venues or facilities
• Change accommodation providers
• Cancel or postpone programmes where operationally necessary

No guarantees are provided regarding outcomes, progression, recruitment, contracts, scholarships, representation or football opportunities.

TALENT IDENTIFICATION DISCLAIMER

Participation in any programme, showcase, camp, trial or event does not constitute nor imply:

• An offer of employment
• A professional football contract
• Selection by any football club
• Scholarship placement
• Representation by agents or intermediaries
• Educational acceptance
• Recruitment by partner organisations

Any recruitment decisions remain solely at the discretion of the relevant third-party organisations.

PAYMENTS

All programme fees, deposits, instalments and associated charges shall be payable in accordance with the agreed payment structure.

The Company reserves the right to:

• Refuse access where payment has not been received
• Suspend participation due to non-payment
• Recover outstanding balances through legal means
• Apply administrative charges where appropriate

Payments made are non-transferable except where expressly agreed in writing.

REFUNDS

Deposits, registration fees and booking fees are strictly non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Refund requests shall be assessed solely at the discretion of the Company.

No refunds shall be provided for:

• Failure to attend
• Voluntary withdrawal
• Dismissal due to misconduct
• Missed sessions
• Travel disruption outside Company control

Where refunds are approved, administrative deductions may apply.

PARTICIPANT CONDUCT

Participants shall:

• Behave respectfully towards staff and fellow participants
• Follow all instructions and safeguarding procedures
• Refrain from abusive, discriminatory or violent behaviour
• Avoid conduct likely to damage the reputation of the Company

The Company reserves the right to remove Participants without refund for breaches of conduct standards.

MEDICAL DECLARATION

Participants and/or Parents/Guardians warrant that:

• The Participant is medically and physically fit to engage in football activities
• All medical conditions, injuries, allergies and medications have been fully disclosed
• The Company shall be notified immediately of any change in medical circumstances

The Company reserves the right to refuse participation where medical concerns present unacceptable risk.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Participation in football and associated sporting activities carries inherent risks including, without limitation:

• Physical injury
• Illness
• Permanent disability
• Psychological stress
• Death

Participants voluntarily assume all such risks.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company excludes liability for:

• Personal injury arising from ordinary sporting participation
• Loss or theft of property
• Travel disruption
• Third-party failures
• Indirect or consequential loss
• Loss of opportunity
• Loss of earnings
• Disappointment arising from recruitment outcomes

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by proven negligence where exclusion is prohibited by law.

MEDIA RELEASE

Participants and Parents/Guardians irrevocably consent to the capture, reproduction and use of:

• Photographs
• Video footage
• Interviews
• Audio recordings
• Social media content

for promotional, educational, scouting, commercial and marketing purposes worldwide without compensation.

DATA PROTECTION

The Company shall process personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.

Data may be shared with:

• Professional football clubs
• Educational institutions
• Delivery partners
• Medical providers
• Safeguarding authorities
• Recruitment personnel

where reasonably necessary for operational delivery.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES

International programmes may involve:

• Visa requirements
• Travel restrictions
• Third-party accommodation providers
• Foreign jurisdictions
• Government regulations

The Company accepts no liability for matters outside its reasonable control.

Participants remain responsible for:

• Passports
• Visas
• Insurance
• Travel documentation
• Compliance with local laws

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All website content, branding, programme materials, educational resources, graphics, videos and intellectual property remain the exclusive property of the Company unless otherwise stated.

No reproduction or commercial use is permitted without written consent.

FORCE MAJEURE

The Company shall not be liable for delay, cancellation or non-performance arising from events beyond reasonable control including:

• Natural disasters
• Pandemics
• Government action
• Civil unrest
• Industrial disputes
• Weather events
• Venue unavailability
• Third-party supplier failure

TERMINATION

The Company reserves the right to terminate participation, memberships or agreements immediately where:

• Terms are breached
• Payments remain outstanding
• Conduct is deemed unacceptable
• Safeguarding concerns arise

Termination may occur without refund.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed exclusively by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision within these Terms is determined unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions, representations or understandings.