Waiver, Release and Assumption Of Risk Agreement

I hereby acknowledge and agree that in consideration of being permitted to participate in Pilates and/or any other type of physical exercise at RE Pilates Studio, Pilates Mamas, LLC (“Pilates Mamas”):

• I have disclosed, or will disclose, to Pilates Mamas prior to any class or lesson (including all in-person, virtual, and recorded classes or lessons) commencing, any pre-existing conditions that may place myself at a higher risk of injury or inhibit my ability to participate in a class or lesson, including but not limited to: injuries, pain or recent surgery; pregnancy or if I have given birth recently; or respiratory or heart conditions or high blood pressure. 

• I acknowledge that I have a continuing responsibility to advise my instructor(s) of pregnancy, injury or any other medical condition prior to any class or lesson.

• I recognize that there are inherent risks associated with Pilates and/or any other type of physical exercise at Pilates Mamas.  As a consequence of such risks, I understand I could suffer personal bodily and/or emotional injury and/or death.  I freely accept and voluntarily assume all risks which may be associated with or result from my participation in Pilates and/or any other type of physical exercise at Pilates Mamas, and any harm, injury, illness, or loss that may occur to me or my property as a result of my participation.  

• I recognize that Pilates Mamas expects all individuals participating in any class or lesson to have obtained an examination by and permission from a physician prior to participating in such classes or lessons..  If I have chosen not to obtain a physician’s permission prior to participating in Pilates and/or any type of physical exercise at Pilates Mamas, I hereby agree that I am doing so at my own risk.  

• On behalf of myself and my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, I hereby agree to hold harmless, release, indemnify and defend Pilates Mamas, its respective members, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, contractors, and assigns, of and from any liability, claims, demands, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs), actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that I may sustain while participating in Pilates and/or any other type of physical exercise at Pilates Mamas.  This waiver and release of liability includes, without limitation, any injuries and/or damages caused by my own negligence, equipment malfunction or failure, any slip or fall, and any negligent instruction or supervision by Pilates Mamas and its respective members, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, contractors, and/or assigns.

• I will not operate or handle any of Pilates Mamas’s equipment or exercise in Pilates Mamas without the supervision of an instructor.  I agree to observe all warnings and will follow all instructions I receive from any instructor and further agree to follow all of the rules of Pilates Mamas at all times when I am at Pilates Mamas.

• I have read and understood Pilates Mamas’s company policies, including but not limited to the following:

  • All purchases are final and non refundable.

  • Cancellations can be made via text or email.

  • Payment is required to secure any sessions and any appointment that is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance is considered a Late Cancel and that session will be forfeited.

  • Pre-paid lessons are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

• I understand that I may be photographed, videotaped and/or audiotaped by Pilates Mamas when I am at Pilates Mamas.  I hereby permit Pilates Mamas, its respective members, officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, contractors, successors and assigns to use any photograph, videotape and/or audiotape of me for advertising and promotional purposes.  I agree that any voice and/or video recording, picture or likeness of me, or anything derived therefrom created by Pilates Mamas is owned by Pilates Mamas.  If I should receive any print, negative or other copy, I shall not authorize its use by anyone else.  To the fullest extent allowed by law, I shall have no right of approval, no claim to compensation and no claim (including, but not limited to, any claim based upon invasion of privacy, defamation or right of publicity) arising out of any such use, alteration, distortion or illusionary effect or other use in any composite form.  I agree that this release does not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on my part.

• This Waiver, Release and Assumption of Risk (the “Agreement”) shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.

I understand and agree that in the event any clause, sentence or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity or unenforceability of such clause, sentence or provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.