Terms of Service

Acceptance and Scope

These Terms govern use of the Red Dot Shooting Academy website, student portal, booking system, payment workflows, waivers, certificates, and training-related services. By using the site, creating an account, booking, paying, submitting a waiver, or attending training, you agree to these Terms and any policies incorporated by reference.

Eligibility and Accurate Information

You must meet course age, legal, safety, identification, and prerequisite requirements. You agree to provide complete and accurate information and to promptly update it when necessary. RDSA may refuse or cancel enrollment when eligibility cannot be verified.

Student Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activity conducted through your account. Do not share access. Notify RDSA promptly if you suspect unauthorized use.

RDSA may suspend access to protect account security, investigate misuse, enforce policy, or comply with law.

Bookings and Seat Holds

A displayed opening does not guarantee enrollment. Card and Zelle workflows may create temporary seat holds. A reservation is confirmed only after required payment is successfully processed or manually verified and any additional requirements are satisfied.

Expired, abandoned, declined, rejected, duplicate, or unverifiable payment attempts may release the seat. RDSA may correct obvious booking or roster errors.

Payments

Prices are shown in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise. Card payments may be processed by Stripe. Zelle payments require manual verification in the academy’s bank account. Submission of a screenshot or reference number does not by itself confirm payment.

You authorize RDSA and its payment providers to process the selected transaction and related refunds, reversals, or dispute responses.

Booking & Rescheduling Policy

• 50% of the course value is required as a reservation fee.
• Classes must be paid in full at least 24 hours before the class. Payments made at the range will incur a $25 fee.
• Fully paid classes and deposits are transferable but non-refundable.
• All classes may be rescheduled without penalty with at least 7 days' email notice. Full credit will be applied toward a future class.
• A $50 rescheduling fee may apply if the new date requested is more than 30 days after the original class date.
• For cancellations or rescheduling requests made 6 days or less before the class, or for no-shows without email or text notification, a $100 rescheduling fee will apply.
• Range fees and targets are included in every class. Ammunition is not included. Each participant will need 200 to 300 rounds per course.
• Only paid students are permitted in the classroom or on the range due to range liability requirements.
• Pistol rentals are available for $50 per class and include a pistol, holster, three magazines, and two magazine carriers (ammo and belt not included).
• Other firearm rentals are available upon request prior to the course (rifle or shotgun).
• ONLY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: 9mm ammunition will be available for purchase at the range via Zelle, Venmo, or cash only. Limited quantities available!
• A Florida CCW certificate is included with the Pistol 101 Course and will be emailed upon satisfactory completion of the class.
• A rain check will be issued only if HTC closes the range due to lightning. Credit only; no refunds.
• NO EXCEPTIONS: All communication must be conducted through the RDSA system or via email only.
• No alcohol or drugs before, during, or after any class. RDSA reserves the right to refuse training to anyone, at its sole discretion, at any time.
• Questions? Email, text, or WhatsApp us. Please do not call.

Before Every Class - Read This

• Ear and eye protection - THIS IS MANDATORY!
• Proper outdoor range attire and closed-toe shoes
• Handgun or rifle, depending on the class (must arrive unloaded and secured in a safe case or bag)
• Three magazines (must arrive empty)
• Sturdy belt
• Holster (IWB or OWB) - No flexible nylon holsters
• Magazine holder(s) - Two recommended
• Required ammunition for the course (200 to 300 rounds)
• Hat or cap for sun protection
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Rain gear
• Pen and notepad
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)
• Cold water will be provided. Feel free to bring other non-alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated!
• Bring all your questions and be ready to learn and have FUN!

Refunds, Cancellations, and Transfers

Refunds, cancellations, transfers, credits, and rescheduling are governed by the Refund & Cancellation Policy in effect when the booking is made, unless RDSA agrees otherwise in writing.

Processor fees, nonrefundable deposits, missed-class charges, or transfer fees may apply where disclosed and lawful.

Waivers and Electronic Signatures

All required waivers, releases, acknowledgments, and safety documents must be completed truthfully before participation. Electronic signatures, timestamps, audit information, and document snapshots may be used as evidence of agreement.

Failure to complete a current required waiver may result in delayed participation, rescheduling, or cancellation.

Safety and Instructor Authority

Firearms training involves inherent risks. Students must follow all commands, range rules, equipment requirements, and safety procedures. Instructors and range personnel have final authority over safety during training.

RDSA may pause or end participation, remove a student, secure equipment, or contact emergency services or law enforcement when reasonably necessary for safety, policy enforcement, or legal compliance.

Student Conduct

Threatening, reckless, intoxicated, harassing, discriminatory, disruptive, dishonest, or unlawful behavior is prohibited. Students may not attend while impaired or possess prohibited items.

Removal for serious misconduct or unsafe behavior may occur without refund to the extent permitted by law and academy policy.

Firearms, Ammunition, and Equipment

Students are responsible for ensuring personally supplied firearms, ammunition, holsters, protective equipment, and other gear are lawful, safe, serviceable, and appropriate for the course. RDSA may prohibit any equipment it considers unsafe or unsuitable.

Media and Publicity

Photography, video, audio, testimonials, and promotional use are governed by the Media & Photography Policy and any specific release or opt-out process. Unauthorized recording of instructors, students, private conversations, course materials, or restricted areas is prohibited.

Intellectual Property

RDSA branding, curricula, course materials, website content, software, certificates, graphics, photographs, videos, and documents are protected by intellectual-property laws. No license is granted except the limited right to use the services for personal, lawful participation.

Acceptable Website and Portal Use

You may not probe security, bypass access controls, scrape private data, impersonate others, upload malicious content, interfere with service operation, attempt unauthorized access, or use the platform for unlawful activity.

Disclaimers

Training outcomes vary. RDSA does not guarantee certification, employment, licensing, legal eligibility, personal-defense outcomes, or mastery of any skill. Course information may change due to instructor availability, range conditions, safety concerns, weather, emergencies, or operational needs.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RDSA and its owners, instructors, staff, contractors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from website use, booking systems, payment-provider interruptions, or training services.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Unless applicable law requires otherwise, disputes shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction serving Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Changes and Severability

RDSA may revise these Terms. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.