Club Rules

Document Reference: WFC-RUL-001
Version: 1.1
Operator: Airsoft 247 Limited
Annual Subscription: £60.00
Membership Period: Twelve months
Status: Draft for formal adoption

RULE 1 — CLUB PURPOSE

1.1 War Fighter Club exists to promote genuine historical military re-enactment, living history, education and related activities.

1.2 Members shall support the Club's objectives and comply with its governing documents.

1.3 Membership shall be open to eligible members of the public.

1.4 Members shall not be required to purchase equipment from Airsoft 247 Limited.

RULE 2 — CONSTITUTION

2.1 Members shall comply with the War Fighter Club Constitution, WFC-CON-001, Version 1.3.

2.2 Members shall follow applicable Club policies and reasonable instructions issued by authorised officials.

2.3 The Constitution shall take precedence over these Rules in the event of an inconsistency.

RULE 3 — BEHAVIOUR

3.1 Members shall treat others respectfully.

3.2 Bullying, harassment, discrimination, threats and intimidation are prohibited.

3.3 Historical representation shall not be used to promote extremist ideology or unlawful organisations.

3.4 Members shall not deliberately engage in conduct that seriously damages the Club's reputation.

RULE 4 — HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY

4.1 Members shall make reasonable efforts to represent their chosen historical periods accurately.

4.2 Uniforms, equipment and replicas should be appropriate to the relevant period.

4.3 Event-specific authenticity requirements shall be observed.

4.4 Members may participate in multiple historical periods.

RULE 5 — EVENTS

5.1 Members shall comply with event registration and attendance procedures.

5.2 Safety briefings and authorised instructions shall be followed.

5.3 Members shall not falsify attendance records.

5.4 Participation records shall accurately distinguish genuine historical activities from unrelated recreational activities.

5.5 Members shall report relevant safety incidents promptly.

RULE 6 — REPLICA FIREARMS

6.1 Replica firearms shall be handled, transported and used safely and lawfully.

6.2 Members shall not display or carry replica firearms in circumstances that breach the law or cause unnecessary public alarm.

6.3 Equipment shall be transported securely and discreetly.

6.4 Blank-firing equipment, pyrotechnics and higher-risk devices shall require appropriate authorisation.

6.5 Event officials may prohibit unsafe equipment.

RULE 7 — HISTORICAL VERIFICATION

7.1 Membership and verification are separate procedures.

7.2 Historical verification shall be administered under WFC-VER-001.

7.3 Members shall provide truthful evidence.

7.4 SAM references shall be administrative identifiers only.

7.5 Verified status shall not guarantee the right to purchase a RIF.

7.6 Airsoft 247 Limited shall separately assess any proposed RIF transaction.

RULE 8 — ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

8.1 The standard annual membership subscription shall be £60.00.

8.2 Membership shall last twelve months from activation.

8.3 Members shall be responsible for renewing before expiry.

8.4 Reasonable advance notice of renewal shall be provided.

8.5 Membership shall not automatically renew without express agreement to recurring payments.

8.6 Membership shall become inactive upon expiry unless renewed, subject to applicable legal and contractual requirements.

8.7 Subscription income shall support legitimate Club administration and operations.

8.8 Payment shall not constitute evidence of historical participation.

8.9 Payment shall not guarantee verification or establish a statutory RIF defence.

8.10 Cancellation and refund arrangements shall follow the published membership terms and applicable consumer law.

8.11 Any subscription change shall be notified before the relevant renewal.

RULE 9 — INSURANCE AND SAFETY

9.1 Relevant insurance arrangements name War Fighter Club and Airsoft 247 Limited.

9.2 Activities shall remain within the applicable policy terms and scope of cover.

9.3 Members shall comply with safety instructions.

9.4 Members shall not assume privately organised activities are automatically insured by the Club.

RULE 10 — PERSONAL INFORMATION

10.1 Members shall provide accurate information.

10.2 Membership and verification information shall be processed in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

10.3 Members shall not improperly access or disclose another person's personal information.

10.4 Material changes to membership information shall be notified to the Club.

RULE 11 — JUNIOR MEMBERS

11.1 Junior membership shall require appropriate parental or guardian consent.

11.2 Age restrictions and safeguarding arrangements shall apply.

11.3 Some activities may be restricted by age, insurance or safety requirements.

11.4 Junior membership shall not authorise RIF purchases.

RULE 12 — DISCIPLINE

12.1 Breaches may result in warnings, suspension, withdrawal of verification or termination of membership.

12.2 Disciplinary procedures shall follow the Constitution and relevant policies.

12.3 Members shall ordinarily be informed of allegations and allowed to respond.

12.4 An impartial appeals process shall be available.

RULE 13 — AMENDMENTS

13.1 These Rules may be amended through approved governance arrangements.

13.2 Material changes shall be communicated to members.

13.3 No rule shall override applicable legislation or the Club Constitution.

MEMBERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I confirm that I have been provided with or given access to the Club Constitution, Membership Rules, Verification Policy and applicable privacy information.

I agree to comply with the Club Constitution and Membership Rules.