Policies and Waiver

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1. Before your first session, let us know about medication, diet, lifestyle, or anything that could impact your ability to take class. Illness or injury may require your doctor's approval before you can resume exercise.
2. Use WellnessLiving for scheduling, cancellations, and payments. Verbal requests for scheduling changes will not be accepted. If the schedule changes, you will be notified in advance via email and/or text.
3. Classes are only canceled if a substitute instructor isn't available. In the event this happens, makeup classes are offered.
4. If you need to cancel a session, a 24-hour cancellation notification is required to avoid being charged as a late cancellation.
5. Packages must be purchased prior to the start of your first class. All packages expire at the end of the session and do not roll over to the next session. Packages are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Socks are required during exercise. Please, remove your shoes upon entering the studio. 

This Agreement is entered into between tabPILATES & Bodyworks Center Inc. and its affiliates (“Studio”) and the payee (“Client”). The provision of Pilates training ("Fitness Services") by Studio to Client, and Client’s use of any premises, facilities or equipment are contingent upon this Agreement. 

GOVERNING LAW. This waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of Illinois without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in the following county in any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or based upon this Fitness Services Waiver: Cook County.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. I expressly agree that the foregoing waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law in the State of Illinois and that, if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this waiver and release and fully understand that it is a release of liability, express assumption of risk. I am aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, I am giving up my right to bring a legal action or assert a claim against the Studio or the Studio’s negligence, or for any defective product used while receiving Fitness Services from the Studio.

REPRESENTATION. I attest that I am over 18 (eighteen) years of age, and am medically and physically able to participate in the Fitness Services.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand and am aware that my participation in the Fitness Services with the Studio involves risks. These risks may lead to tangible or intangible harm, and I agree that they may result not only from my own actions but also from the actions of others. With the knowledge and understanding of these risks, I choose, of my own will and volition, to continue participating in the Fitness Services. I am also aware that there are risks that I may not have considered; yet, I waive my right to any claims that may occur from these unconsidered risks and I choose, of my own will and volition, to participate in the Fitness Services.

COVENANT NOT TO SUE. I attest that I will not start any lawsuit or other court action against the Studio, nor will I join any such proceeding, including any claim for money damages. I acknowledge and agree that I am entering a covenant not to sue the Studio in any capacity, including to hold the Studio liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained by me or my property, even if it is due to the Studio's negligence or omission. I also waive the right of any of my insurers' to make any such claim.

MEDIA. I expressly agree that I shall not record any session without prior approval from the Studio. The Studio reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by the Studio without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph and/or video. The Studio may use the photograph and/or video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the Studio, including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, social media, and websites. 

PACKAGES. I understand that, if I am booked in advance for a ten-class session, and purchase a five-class option, the card on file will be charged for the additional package once the first option expires.