Disclaimer

Last Updated: 10 September 2026

This Disclaimer applies to the shaolinxl.com website (“Website”) and the information, videos, photographs, resources and other content published through it.

The Website relates to programmes and services offered by the International Shaolin Dragon Academy, also known as Dengfeng Shaolin Xiaolong Wushu School, in Dengfeng, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China.

International applications, bookings, payments and administrative support may be managed by Master Shifu Ltd in the United Kingdom as the Academy’s authorised international administration and payment collection partner.

In this Disclaimer, “ISDA”, “the Academy”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the organisation responsible for the relevant information or service.

Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the Website, applying for a programme or participating in any activity.

This Disclaimer applies primarily to information and content published on the Website.

Applications, bookings, payments, cancellations, refunds, accommodation, training and other student services are also governed by our:

• Terms and Conditions;
• Booking confirmation;
• Programme specific information;
• Invoice;
• Student agreements and consent forms; and
• Academy rules and safety requirements.

If there is any conflict between this Disclaimer and a confirmed booking document or our Terms and Conditions, the applicable booking document or Terms and Conditions will normally take priority, except where mandatory law requires otherwise.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or restricts any legal rights or responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

Information published on this Website is provided for general information, education and guidance.

Although we make reasonable efforts to keep the Website accurate and current, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, available or suitable for every person or circumstance.

Website content should not be treated as professional legal, medical, immigration, financial, insurance or travel advice.

You should obtain appropriate professional advice before making decisions involving your health, travel, visa, insurance, finances or legal position.

Photographs, videos, testimonials, schedules, accommodation descriptions, facilities, meals, prices and other programme information are provided as general guidance.

Training arrangements, instructors, timetables, activities, accommodation, meals, facilities and cultural programmes may change where reasonably necessary because of availability, operational requirements, student safety, weather, government regulations or other circumstances.

Website information may be updated from time to time. Material changes affecting a confirmed booking will be communicated where reasonably practicable and handled in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions.

Students should contact us directly to confirm important information before making non-refundable travel or other arrangements.

Martial arts and physical training involve inherent risks.

Activities may include:

• Shaolin Kung Fu;
• Traditional Chinese martial arts;
• Wushu;
• Sanda Kickboxing;
• MMA and wrestling;
• Tai Chi and Qi Gong;
• Strength, flexibility and fitness training;
• Sparring and contact exercises;
• Acrobatics and stunt training;
• Weapons training;
• Performance training;
• Running, jumping, stretching and conditioning; and
• Other physically demanding activities.

These activities may involve physical contact, repetitive movement, falls, impacts, collisions, loss of balance and strenuous exercise. Possible consequences include fatigue, bruising, strains, sprains, fractures, concussion, illness, serious injury or, in exceptional circumstances, death.

Students accept the ordinary risks reasonably associated with participating in martial arts and physical training.

Students must:

• Follow all reasonable instructions given by instructors and Academy staff;
• Use safety equipment where required;
• Train within their ability and experience;
• Avoid techniques or activities they are not authorised or prepared to perform;
• Stop training and notify an instructor if they feel unwell, injured or unsafe; and
• Avoid reckless, aggressive or unauthorised behaviour.

The Academy may modify, restrict, suspend or stop a student’s participation where reasonably necessary to protect the student or others.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Information concerning martial arts, fitness, stretching, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, nutrition, wellbeing or physical conditioning is provided for general educational purposes only.

It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for diagnosis, treatment or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

Before participating, students should consult an appropriate healthcare professional if they:

• Have an existing medical condition;
• Have recently experienced an illness or injury;
• Take regular medication;
• Have concerns about their physical or mental health;
• Are pregnant or have recently given birth;
• Have a disability that may affect participation; or
• Are uncertain whether the training is suitable for them.

Students must provide complete and accurate information about relevant medical conditions, injuries, allergies, disabilities and medication before training.

Disclosure of a medical condition does not guarantee that every activity will be suitable or available. The Academy may request further information or medical clearance and may adjust, postpone or refuse participation where reasonably necessary for health or safety.

In an emergency, students should contact local emergency services or seek immediate professional medical assistance. The Website must not be used as a source of emergency medical guidance.

Individual results vary.

Progress may depend on:

• Age;
• Health and fitness;
• Previous experience;
• Attendance;
• Personal ability;
• Commitment;
• Training intensity;
• Recovery and nutrition; and
• The duration of the programme.

We do not guarantee that any student will achieve a particular level, qualification, physical result, performance standard, career opportunity or competitive outcome.

Descriptions such as “beginner”, “intensive”, “professional”, “advanced” or similar expressions describe the general nature of a programme and do not guarantee individual results.

Training videos, demonstrations, articles, photographs and other educational materials are provided for general information.

Some content may show advanced martial arts techniques, contact training, acrobatics, stunt movements, weapons or exercises requiring qualified supervision, suitable facilities and specialist safety equipment.

You should not attempt dangerous, advanced or unfamiliar techniques solely by following online content.

Children and young people should only practise under appropriate adult and professional supervision.

ISDA is not responsible for injury or loss resulting from the unsafe, unauthorised or inappropriate use of instructional content, except where responsibility cannot legally be excluded.

Information about passports, Chinese visas, invitation letters, immigration requirements, flights, transport and entry procedures is provided as general guidance only.

Visa and immigration decisions are made solely by the relevant embassies, consulates, visa centres, border authorities and government departments.

An application acceptance, booking confirmation, invitation letter or supporting document issued by ISDA does not guarantee:

• The approval of a visa;
• Permission to enter China;
• Admission through border control; or
• Any particular processing time.

Students are responsible for:

• Holding a valid passport;
• Obtaining the correct visa and travel documents;
• Checking current entry and immigration requirements;
• Providing accurate information in visa applications;
• Meeting all government deadlines and conditions; and
  Paying visa, travel and related costs.

Students should avoid making non-refundable travel arrangements until their programme booking is confirmed and they are satisfied that they can meet the relevant visa and entry requirements.

Students are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive insurance covering the entire period of their journey and programme.

Insurance should be appropriate for the activities the student intends to undertake and should normally include:

• Martial arts and contact training;
• Medical treatment and hospital costs;
• Emergency evacuation and repatriation;
• Personal accident;
• Travel delays and cancellations;
• Loss or theft of personal property;
• Personal liability; and
• Any pre-existing medical conditions, where applicable.

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm directly with the insurer that the policy provides appropriate cover.

ISDA does not provide insurance advice and cannot guarantee that a particular insurer, policy or claim will be suitable or accepted.

Accommodation photographs and descriptions represent the general type or standard of accommodation available. Individual rooms, furniture, facilities and arrangements may differ.

Shared room arrangements may change because of student numbers, availability, maintenance, safety or operational requirements.

Information concerning meals, menus and dietary arrangements is provided as general guidance. We will make reasonable efforts to consider disclosed dietary requirements and allergies, but we cannot guarantee an allergen free environment.

Students are responsible for protecting their money, valuables, travel documents, electronic devices and other personal belongings.

ISDA is not responsible for personal property that is lost, stolen or damaged unless the loss or damage results from circumstances for which liability cannot legally be excluded.

Some travel, accommodation, transport, insurance, payment, visa, medical, recreational or other services may be provided by independent third parties.

Where a service is independently arranged or supplied by a third party, that provider’s own terms and conditions may apply.

ISDA is not responsible for the acts, omissions, availability or performance of an independent third party unless ISDA is legally responsible for that provider or has expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

Students should review the provider’s terms, cancellation arrangements, insurance requirements and safety information before purchasing or using a third party service.

The Website may contain links to third party websites, platforms or services.

These links are provided for convenience and general information. We do not control the availability, security, content, privacy practices or accuracy of independently operated websites.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily mean that ISDA approves or endorses the third party, its website or its services.

Users should review the applicable terms, privacy policies and security information before using an external website or providing personal or payment information.

Testimonials, reviews, interviews and student stories reflect the experiences and opinions of the individuals concerned.

Individual experiences vary and should not be interpreted as a guarantee that another student will achieve the same results or have the same experience.

We may edit testimonials for spelling, grammar, length or clarity, provided that the original meaning is not materially changed.

Where photographs, videos or identifiable student information are used, they will be handled in accordance with the relevant consent arrangements and our Privacy Policy.

Views, opinions and educational content published on the Website are provided for general information.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, they do not necessarily represent the views of every instructor, student, partner, affiliated organisation or third party connected with ISDA.

Nothing published on the Website is intended to offend, defame or disparage any religion, culture, ethnicity, organisation, company or individual.

Unless otherwise stated, all text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, documents, training materials, designs and other content published on the Website are owned by or licensed to ISDA.

You may view Website content for lawful personal and non-commercial purposes.

You must not reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license, transmit or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission from ISDA or the relevant rights holder.

Nothing in this section prevents any use permitted by applicable copyright law.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the Website available and secure, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error free access.

The Website may be temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, security concerns, internet disruption, updates or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Users are responsible for protecting their own devices, accounts, passwords and internet connections.

Although reasonable precautions may be taken, we cannot guarantee that the Website will always be free from viruses, malicious code or other harmful components.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by negligence;
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• Breach of any legal duty that cannot lawfully be excluded; or
• Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Subject to the above, ISDA will not normally be responsible for loss or damage arising from:

• A student’s failure to follow reasonable instructions;
• Reckless, unauthorised or inappropriate conduct;
• Incomplete, inaccurate or undisclosed medical information;
• A student attempting techniques beyond their ability or without appropriate supervision;
• Reliance on general Website information instead of professional advice;
• Independently arranged flights, accommodation, insurance, visas or other third party services;
• Loss of or damage to personal belongings where reasonable care has been taken;
• Events outside ISDA’s reasonable control; or
• Business losses arising from a booking made primarily for personal education, training or recreation.

Any limitation or exclusion of liability will apply only to the extent permitted by law.

ISDA is not responsible for delay, interruption, modification or cancellation caused by circumstances outside its reasonable control.

These circumstances may include:

• Severe weather;
• Natural disasters;
• Epidemics or public health emergencies;
• War, civil unrest or terrorism;
• Government restrictions;
• Changes in immigration or visa rules;
• Transport disruption;
• Utility or communication failures;
• Closure of facilities;
• Labour disputes; or
• Other emergencies or safety concerns.

Where reasonably practicable, ISDA will communicate important changes and consider appropriate alternative arrangements in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions and mandatory legal rights.

Personal information submitted through the Website or in connection with an application or booking will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.

Students should not submit sensitive medical, financial or identification information through insecure or unauthorised communication channels.

Please consult our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for further information about how information is collected, used, stored and shared.

We may update this Disclaimer when our services, Website, operations or legal obligations change.

The current version will be published on this page with its revision date.

Material changes affecting existing confirmed bookings will be handled in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions, booking documents and mandatory law.

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact:

International Shaolin Dragon Academy

Website: https://www.shaolinxl.com

Email: hello@shaolinxl.com