Introduction and Purpose of the Website:
Welcome to School Of Protection (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including all content, services, features, and resources made available through it.
The Website is the property of Christian Barrier (the “operator”, “we”, “us”), a professional training organization which provides face-to-face Krav Maga and close combat courses, as well as classroom training related to personal security. The website can be accessed via its homepage at: https://schoolofprotection.com
The purpose of School Of Protection is to publish online educational content related to personal safety, situational awareness, risk mitigation, and protective strategies for individuals, corporations, and organizations. The Website also serves as an information and contact platform for professional training services delivered in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately
Purchasing Online Courses.
The School Of Protection website operates under clear and transparent policies designed to ensure a secure, reliable, and professional experience for all users purchasing online courses.
All payments are processed through trusted, encrypted payment gateways, ensuring that personal and financial information is protected at every stage of the transaction. Course access is granted upon successful payment confirmation and is intended for individual use only, with strict limitations on sharing or redistribution of content.
Refund Policies
Refund policies, if applicable, are clearly defined and based on course access status and usage to maintain fairness while protecting the integrity of the training material. The platform also complies with applicable data protection regulations, outlining how user data is collected, stored, and used strictly for service delivery and communication purposes. By using the website and purchasing courses, users agree to these terms, which are designed to support both customer trust and the long-term sustainability of the School Of Protection’s educational services.
Operator Services and Training Inquiries:
In addition to informational blog content, the Website provides visitors the ability to contact the Operator regarding professional training services, including but not limited to:
- Corporate situational awareness training
- Organizational safety programs
- Risk recognition and mitigation workshops
- Environmental and behavioral threat awareness instruction
Training services are offered primarily within the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Any engagement for services is subject to separate contractual agreements, proposals, and service terms issued directly by the Operator.
Submission of a contact request does not constitute a binding service agreement.
Intellectual Property Rights:
All content published on the Website is the exclusive property of the Operator unless otherwise stated and is protected under applicable Canadian and international intellectual property laws.
Protected content includes, but is not limited to:
- Written articles and blog posts
- Training doctrine and methodologies
- Educational frameworks and program structures
- Graphics, logos, and visual designs
- Photographs and multimedia elements
- Downloadable PDFs, handouts, and guides
- Website architecture and source code
No ownership rights are transferred to users through access to the Website.
User Permissions and Restrictions:
The Operator grants users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website strictly for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes.
Users may not, without prior written consent from the Operator:
- Reproduce or republish Website content
- Copy articles or training materials to other websites
- Commercially exploit any content
- Modify or create derivative works
- Distribute content for profit or organizational training
- Use content for competing instructional programs
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
Requests for content licensing, republication, or training integration must be submitted in writing through the Website’s contact channels.
User-Generated Content (If Applicable):
Where the Website allows comments, submissions, or other user-generated content, users agree that:
- They are solely responsible for the content they publish
- Content must not be unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or infringing
- The Operator reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content at its discretion
The Operator assumes no liability for user-generated content posted on the Website.
Hyperlinks and Third-Party Content:
The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites for educational or informational purposes.
The Operator:
- Does not control external websites
- Does not guarantee accuracy or safety of third-party content
- Does not endorse third-party views, services, or products
In accordance with Supreme Court of Canada jurisprudence, the Operator shall not be held liable for defamatory content accessible via hyperlink unless it is demonstrated that the Operator knowingly encouraged or endorsed such defamation.
Users access third-party links at their own risk.
Educational and Informational Disclaimer:
All content on Active Awareness is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
While the Operator is a professional instructor, Website content:
- Does not constitute personalized security advice
- Does not replace certified training or consultation
- May not apply to all environments or threat contexts
Users are responsible for how they interpret and apply the information provided.
Limitation of Liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use or misuse of Website content
- Reliance on published information
- Participation in activities discussed on the Website
- Website access interruptions or technical failures
- Third-party links or external resources
Use of the Website is at the user’s own risk
Privacy and Communications:
Any personal information submitted through contact forms or training inquiries is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation in Canada.
Submission of contact information constitutes consent for the Operator to respond to inquiries regarding:
- Training services
- Educational programs
- Organizational safety consulting
The Operator does not sell or distribute personal data to third parties.
Modifications to Terms:
The Operator reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Updates become effective immediately upon publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
Governing Law:
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, unless superseded by service contracts executed in British Columbia for training delivery.
Any disputes arising from Website use shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta, Canada.
Contact Information:
For all inquiries related to:
- Terms and Conditions
- Content usage permissions
- Corporate or organizational training
- Service bookings in Alberta or British Columbia
Please contact: Christian Barrier – contact@schoolofprotection.com