Terms and Conditions

Introduction

Pilates classes are supplied by Laura Wilson [or cover teachers in her absence]

Your health and readiness to participate in face-to-face classes:

Laura Wilson, and any cover teachers in place of her, are not health professionals. Classes are for fitness and recreation purposes only.

By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions participants hereby confirm that they have no health problems (including without limitation cardiac irregularities; spinal, bone, joint, tendon or ligament injuries; spells of dizziness; asthma (or other breathing difficulty); diabetes, epilepsy or any allergy which may affect their participation in any sessions.

It is the Participant’s sole responsibility to notify Laura Wilson [or cover teacher in her place] before attending any session of any circumstances affecting their health which may be exacerbated through continued use of Laura’s classes, which may have arisen or worsened since their last session.

Participants are advised not to undertake strenuous physical activity without first seeking medical advice if they have concerns over their physical condition and wellbeing. Participants with low/high blood pressure and/or cardiac irregularities should not attend class. If there is any doubt, the participant should consult their doctor.

Clients participate at their own risk.

Entry

Laura Wilson reserves right to refuse entry.

Booking, payments and cancellations

All bookings are made online by clients. It is client’s responsibility to book, pay and amend class bookings. All bookings are to be made and confirmed through the booking software.  All payments are to be made online via Direct Debit or Card Payment. Laura does not accept cash or cheques. All payments are final with no refunds.

Clients may cancel or amend bookings 12 hours before the start time of the appointment or class. Cancellations made prior to 12 hours of appointment or class will be credited back to the client’s account.  Cancellations made within 12 hours of the start time of the appointment or booking will not be credited back to your account.

In the event that Laura Wilson [or her cover teacher] cancels the booking, all credit will go back onto the client’s account.

Laura Wilson reserves the right to cancel or change class and appointment times at any given time. 

Expiry of purchases

All Packs and Membership have their own expiry for credits. Dated from the date of purchase. This can be found in the T&C's of each product.

Personal belongings

Personal belongings are brought onto any studio premises at the participants own risk and Laura Wilson / the studio does not accept liability for any loss or damage whatsoever to such items.

Arriving on time

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to class/appointment start time. If you arrive late to a class it is at the instructors discretion to allow you to take part in the class. The start of each class compromises of a warm-up activity, designed to reduce the risk of injury during class.

Safety and hygiene

Participants must not walk around the studio barefoot if they have verruca’s or similar foot complaints. Grip socks must be worn when using Pilates reformers.

In the event of a fire, participants are asked to make their way to the nearest available exit.

Data Protection

We comply with data protection laws in relation to your personal data. Please see our Privacy policy for details of how we use your personal data.

Liability waiver

I understand that my teacher is a qualified and insured Pilates mat class or studio teacher.

I understand that Laura Wilson / the studio is in no way responsible for the safekeeping of my personal belongings while I attend class.

I will tell the teacher of anything painful / unusual I experience in the class and between classes.

I will stop doing the exercise if the teacher thinks I need to, or follow the alternatives my teacher gives me.

I understand my teacher may offer me professional advice relating to my ability to exercise and s/he may consider it unprofessional to continue to teach me if I do not wish to follow that advice.

I will keep my teacher updated on any changes in my medical condition.

I understand that all exercise carries a risk and I voluntarily participate with full knowledge that there is risk of personal injury, property loss or death. I agree that neither I, my heirs, assigns or legal representatives will sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against Laura Wilson or any cover teacher working on behalf of Laura Wilson, or other participants of the class, for any personal injury, property damage/loss, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

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 activity without the approval of my Doctor and do hereby assume all responsibility for my participation and activities, and utilisation of equipment in my activities.

I understand that classes with Laura Wilson/ or her cover teachers involve hands-on correction and I hereby consent for my instructors to work this way.

Laura Wilson reserves the right to change the advertised instructor [herself or cover teacher] if the instructor is unavailable due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. No money will be refunded if the class instructor changes. If the class is cancelled then you will receive a full refund.

If there are not enough people booked into the class to run it, Laura Wilson reserves the right to cancel the class. A class credit will be added to your account.

I understand that Laura Wilson will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or harm I sustain as a result of using online or pre-recorded Pilates/exercise videos. This includes all information shared by email, video and text.

The provisions of this liability section shall survive termination of this agreement.