Personal Training Terms & Conditions

The following terms and conditions, when signed, shall constitute the full agreement between the above and Elite Fitness Studios.
           
1. Elite Fitness Studios will act as a personal training consultant in the development of an exercise programme over a period of 1 hour or less if appropriate, for one-to-one sessions, or over a period of 90 minutes or less if appropriate, for joint sessions.

2. Payment

2.1 In consideration to the service, the client shall pay in advance according to the following payment plan:-
One session priced at £
Block of ___ sessions priced at £

2.2 A minimum of 2 sessions must be paid for in full, in advance at all times.

2.3 Joint sessions will only commence when both clients are present, if one partner fails to turn up then the session will be classed as a cancellation.

3. Bookings/Cancellations

3.1 All sessions will be booked through Richard Donaldson and not the individual trainer.

3.2 Bookings may be taken up to 12 weeks in advance.

3.3 The client will be charged accordingly for cancellations as outlined below. The trainer will honour the cancellation policy and in the event of this occurring, the client shall receive a discounted session in correspondence with the notice from the trainer.

Cancellation policy

Less than 1 hour	Full Charge
1 hour - 12 hours	75% Charge
12 hours - 24 hours	50% Charge
24 hours - 48 hours	£5 Charge
More than 48 hours	No Charge

3.4 Refunds within 14 days of purchase will be provided by BACS transfer or refunded onto the card used for the  original purchase. Refunds after 14 days of purchase will be provided by gift voucher for the remaining balance.

4. Responsibility

4.1 It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that the date and time of booked sessions are correct.

4.2 The client is responsible for notifying Richard Donaldson if an appointment has to be cancelled.

4.3 The client understands, cancellation charges apply for less than 48 hours notice.

5. Late Arrivals

The trainer is required to wait for 20 minutes past the agreed start time. After this the trainer may leave the premises and the client will forfeit the full amount for the session. If the client arrives within the 20 minutes, the trainer will complete the remaining time of the original session.

6. Declaration of understanding

I the client fully understand and agree to abide by the above rules and regulations. I clearly understand that the trainers are not medically qualified and therefore cannot diagnose or prescribe treatment for any form of injury, disease or any other medical condition.

Prior to embarking in personal training I must have completed the pre activity questionnaire, set by Elite Fitness Studios. I also understand that I should inform the trainer of any medical conditions that may not have been covered in the form and that I may be advised to visit my doctor prior to commencing any form of exercise.

I acknowledge that I have either had a physical examination and have been given my doctors permission to participate, or that I have decided to participate in the activity and / or use the equipment and machinery without the approval of my doctor and hereby assume all responsibility for my participation and activities.

I release Elite Fitness Studios and the Personal Trainers from any liability for personal injury or any other damage I may sustain whilst engaging in any exercise programme suggested by the trainer.

 

Membership Terms and Conditions

Elite Fitness Studios will act as a venue for conducting group exercise classes.

Payment
Gold/Full/Corporate       
In consideration to the service the customer shall pay the agreed membership fees my means of recurring charge where the funds are automatically deducted from the chosen debit or credit card on the 15th of each month until 1 month written notice has been given from the customer to terminate the membership.

Partner               
Funds will be collected as above from the same card as the lead customer.

Flexi Membership   
A minimum transaction of 5 fitness classes can be purchased at any one time. These classes may be used as and when is suitable to the customer and booking classes will be permitted providing there are sufficient funds available. 1 class will be forfeited if non usage occurs within a 3 month period.

Pay & Go             
Payment for the chosen class must be made in advance prior to booking permitted and is non refundable.

Gold Membership
As a Gold member you are entitled to all the benefits of a full member along with using the Personal training studio unsupervised. The studio is fully equipped with cardiovascular and resistance equipment and pre-booking is essential as usage will be limited to avoid the studio becoming over-crowded. Reservation of the studio can be made up to six days in advance and appropriate notice should be given to ensure that the studio will remain open for you to use.

Studio Operating Times

Monday - Thursday	07.00 - 21.00
Friday	07.30 - 16.00
Saturday	08.30 - 16.00

Bookings & Cancellations

• Classes may be booked up to 6 days prior to the day of the class.
• If you have booked but can not attend please notify reception.
• Cancellation of class bookings with less than 24 hours notice will incur 50% charge. (flexi membership only)
• If you have booked a class and do not attend a full charge shall be incurred. (flexi membership only)
• Participants are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the class commencing.
• Elite Fitness Studios reserves the right to change or cancel classes at short notice if the need arises.
• Gym usage must be pre-booked up to six days in advance (Gold membership only).
  

Termination

There is no fixed contract at Elite Fitness Studios. If you wish to terminate your membership we require 1 full month written notice.

Declaration

I understand that I should inform the class instructor of any known medical conditions, and should seek permission from a doctor to take part in an exercise programme. I understand that the instructors are not medically qualified to diagnose or prescribe treatment.

I release Elite Fitness Studios and the Instructors from any liability from personal injury or any other damage I may sustain whilst engaging in an exercise programme and hereby assume all responsibility for my participation.