Child General Waiver

WAIVER + RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

1.    I represent that I am physically capable of participating in any/all programming (including “IN-STUDIO” classes and “VIRTUAL" classes and “RECORDED VIRTUAL" classes and “OUTDOOR” classes) provided by Balance Studio, LLC (henceforth referred to as Balance).

2.    I understand that pilates mat & equipment, yoga mat, aerial yoga, and physical exercise can be strenuous and may expose me to many inherent risks, including accidents, serious injury, illness, or even death. I have been fully advised that no exercise, activity, yoga program or pilates should be taken without the consent of a doctor or physician and I am responsible for undertaking to obtain such consent prior to participation.

3.    I agree that if I engage in any physical activity or use any Balance amenity on the premises or off premises (including “IN-STUDIO” classes and “VIRTUAL" classes and “RECORDED VIRTUAL" classes and “OUTDOOR” classes), as well as any sponsored retreat, workshop, special event, private session, private event, or other programming event, I do so entirely at my own risk.

4.    I agree that I am voluntarily participating in the activities provided, directly and indirectly, by Balance and the use of facilities and premises provided (including “IN-STUDIO” classes and “VIRTUAL" classes and “RECORDED VIRTUAL" classes and “OUTDOOR” classes) and assume all risks of injury, illness, or death.

5.    I agree that Balance is not responsible for any loss of, or damage to, personal property.

6.    I understand that classes and all programming (including “IN-STUDIO” classes and “VIRTUAL" classes and “RECORDED VIRTUAL" classes and “OUTDOOR” classes) may be extremely demanding and I take full responsibility for knowing, monitoring, and acting within my abilities and learning and incorporating any modifications or adaptations necessary to proceed with such activities in a safe and appropriate manner.

7.    I agree that Balance and its owners, directors, instructors, apprentices, employees, agents, and assigns shall not be liable or responsible for any injuries to me which may occur as a result of (a) my use of all amenities and equipment provided by Balance and my participation in any activity, class, program, or instruction, (b) the sudden and unforeseen malfunctioning of any equipment, (c) Balance instruction, training, or supervision, and (d) my slipping and/or falling while in facility, or on Balance premises, including adjacent sidewalk areas. (including “IN-STUDIO” classes and “VIRTUAL" classes and “RECORDED VIRTUAL" classes and “OUTDOOR” classes).

8.    I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver and Release and understand that it is a RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

9.    I expressly agree to release and discharge Balance and its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, representatives, successors, assigns, and instructors for any and all claims, causes of action or judgments that may arise out the events noted in Item 7 above and I agree to voluntarily forfeit or waive any right that I may otherwise have to bring a legal action against Balance for personal injury or property damage. To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit release for ordinary negligence, this release applies to any ordinary negligence on the part of Balance, its owners, agents, officers, directors, and employees.

10. I expressly agree that this release shall be binding to my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

11. Please consult your physician before participating in any pilates mat, pilates equipment, yoga mat, aerial yoga, and/or physical exercise (including “IN-STUDIO” classes and “VIRTUAL" classes and “RECORDED VIRTUAL" classes and “OUTDOOR” classes) especially if you have any of the following conditions: pregnancy, glaucoma, recent surgery (esp. shoulder, eyes, back, hips, hands or wrist), heart disease, very high or low blood pressure, easy onset vertigo, epilepsy, osteoporosis/bone weakness, recent head injury, cerebral sclerosis, propensity for fainting, carpal tunnel syndrome, severe arthritis, sinusitis or head cold, hiatal hernia, disc herniation or acute discogenic disease, recent stroke, artificial hips, radiculitis (inflammation of nerve root in spine), severe muscle spasms, Botox (within 24 hours) and/or any other health conditions and issues.

STUDIO POLICIES + PROCEDURES:

• We do not offer refunds on any purchases made. Class packages, events, workshops, class series, memberships, etc. are not transferrable or refundable. All sales are final.  
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• All sessions/series must be paid for in advance.
• All 10-pack sessions expire six months from date of purchase. They are not transferable, refundable, or interchangeable.
• “Special Offers” apply to designated classes only.
• We do not offer refunds on any purchases made. 
• Please be respectful of the time and space of the students in the class prior to and after your class.
• We request that you arrive 10 minutes BEFORE the start of class and be on your mat, reformer or aerial silk 5 minutes BEFORE class starts. Doors to the studio will be locked at the start of class for the safety of our community. Late arrivals will not be admitted. This is for the safety of our community and to be considerate of starting the class on time. If you are going to be a few minutes late due to unexpected circumstances, please call the studio and we will do our best to accommodate you. We can not help if the door has already been locked and class is underway. 
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• Please turn off or put cell phones on silent while in studio. This helps minimize distraction to yourself and others.
• Please notify us of any changes in your medical condition or health.
• For the welfare of others, please do not attend class if you are ill or contagious.
• Group format classes not permitted for participants with injuries or requiring specific rehabilitation, rather privates are required until injury has resolved, or proficiency is achieved at the discretion of the instructor.
• If an injury occurs to you during your class/session, please let your instructor know right away to make sure you are taken care of, and the incident is documented.
• You are responsible for making sure you are in the correct scheduled time slot.
• Advance registration is strongly encouraged for all of our classes. It is required for Aerial and Reformer classes.
• Cancellations due happen due to low enrollment or teacher availability and we recommend that you always check the schedule to be sure the class is running before coming to the studio.
• If for any reason we need to cancel your session for that day, we will give you as much notice as we can, so you can make other arrangements. There will be no charge to you. We appreciate your understanding, and we will do our best to accommodate another time slot if available. 

I agree to the above policies + procedures for Balance. 

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

• 24-hour cancellation policy in effect for Pilates Equipment and Aerial Yoga classes. Charges will apply.
• 12-hour cancellation policy in effect for all mat classes. Charges will apply.
• No credit received for un-used classes purchased as part of a class series with special series pricing.
• 7-day cancellation policy in effect for special events, workshops, and special class series. Credit will automatically go to your Mindbody account. Option to refund to your credit card minus a 10% transaction fee.
• Outdoor Events: In the event of rainstorms/lightning, we will credit back your Mindbody account. There will be NO credit back to your account for the elements of heat/humidity and you will be held accountable for late cancels. 
• We do not offer refunds on any purchases made. Class packages, events, and memberships are not transferrable. 

21-DAY NEW CLIENT PROMOTION CANCELLATION POLICIES:

• A $10 cancellation/no show fee will be applied when late cancelling or not showing up for any classes that you registered for using our new client offer. 

I agree to the above cancellation + refund policies at Balance. 

PILATES EQUIPMENT CLASS POLICIES:

•  If you have no prior pilates equipment experience, then at least three private sessions, or enrollment in our beginner 4-week sessions, is required before signing up for pilates equipment group classes. 
•  If a pilates equipment class is not full and you are the only one registered, you will be notified the evening before and given the option to cancel out at no charge or choose to attend as a private and charged accordingly.
• All pilates equipment-based classes must be registered for on-line, no walk-ins permitted. If a class has zero enrollment, it will be cancelled the night before.

I agree to the above policies for Pilates Equipment classes at Balance. 

 AERIAL YOGA CLASSES/EVENT GUIDELINES:

• Avoid eating about an hour before your class/event
• Wear pants that cover your knees
• Wear a top that has sleeves (short-sleeved is fine) and deodorant. This is for hygiene purposes and helps to keep the silks clean.
• No jewelry of any kind should be worn in the silks. This is especially important with rings and earrings for both your safety and the integrity of the silks.
• Wear clothing that is free of zippers, buttons or decorations that might snag or damage the hammocks.

I agree to the above policies for aerial yoga classes + events at Balance.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE WAIVER:

I hereby grant permission to Balance, and its owners, officers, trustees, employees, agents, students, representatives, successors, licensees and assigns to photograph and/or video my image, likeness, or depiction and/or that of my minor children (if applicable). I hereby grant permission to Balance to edit, crop, or retouch such photographs and/or videos, and waive any right to inspect the final photographs and/or videos. I hereby consent to and permit photographs and/or videos of me and/or those of my minor children to be used by Balance worldwide for any purpose, including educational and advertisement purposes, and in any medium, including print and electronic. I understand that Balance may use such photographs and/or videos with or without associating names thereto. I further waive any claim for compensation of any kind for Balance’s use or publication of photographs of me and/or those of my minor children (if applicable). 

I hereby fully and forever discharge and release Balance from any claim for damages of any kind (including, but not limited to, invasion of privacy; defamation; false light or misappropriation of name, likeness or image) arising out of the use or publication of photographs and/or videos of me and/or those of my minor children (if applicable) by Balance, and covenant and agree not to sue or otherwise initiate legal proceedings against Balance for such use or publication on my own behalf or on behalf of my minor children. All grants of permission and consent, and all covenants, agreements and understandings contained herein are irrevocable. 

SIGNATURE:

I acknowledge and represent that I am over the age of 18, have read this entire document, that I understand its terms and provisions, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily on behalf of myself and/or my minor children (if applicable).