Liability and Release Waiver

EAST RIVER PILATES’ LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE

In participating in the services offered at East River Pilates, I agree that I do so at my own risk. In consideration of being permitted to use the facilities and equipment located at East River Pilates, I understand that East River Pilates shall not be liable for the loss or theft of, or damage to, the personal property of a guest or member. I assume full responsibility for any injuries or damages which may occur using studio facilities and equipment, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge East River Pilates, its owners, employees, and members from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of actions, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting or arising out of my or a member's use or intended use of the facilities and equipment, on or about the premises of East River Pilates. I acknowledge that I am fully liable for all medical expenses as a result of any injury incurred during my participation in the services offered at East River Pilates. 

I warrant, represent, and agree that I am in good physical condition and have no disability, impairment, or ailment preventing me from engaging in active or passive exercise that will be detrimental to health, safety, comfort, or physical condition if I do so engage or participate. If my health condition changes, I acknowledge that it is my obligation to take full responsibility for my health, wellbeing, and safety during any type of exercise, and avoid any exercises I have been advised by my physician not to do. I understand that I am not obliged to participate in any activity that I do not wish to do, and that it is my right to refuse such participation at any time.

Consent
I understand and acknowledge that I have the right to consensual practice and that consent is a requirement of tactile feedback and physical touch for all services at East River Pilates. I understand that I will be given the option in every class to anonymously give consent for hands on adjustments. 

Minors Policy
I understand that all minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on East River Pilates premises, including all studio locations, offsite venues, and other locations of operations, and a liability waiver must be signed by the minor’s guardian or caregiver on behalf of the minor. I understand that minors under the age of 13 are not permitted in any of East River Pilates premises, including all studio locations, offsite venues, and other locations of operation, with the exception of Baby & Me Pilates classes.

Prenatal and Postnatal Policies
If I become pregnant, I understand and agree to East River Pilates’ safety policy that I am recommended to participate in only prenatal classes in my first trimester, and that from my second trimester onwards, from week 13, I am permitted to join only prenatal classes. If I am postnatal, I understand and agree to East River Pilates’ safety policy that I must receive verbal permission from my obstetrician, General Practitioner, or midwife prior to commencing Pilates. I understand and acknowledge East River Pilates’ recommendation to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Pilates instructor prior to commencing group classes. I understand and agree to East River Pilates’ safety policy that I am permitted to join only Postnatal or Prenatal Pilates classes until I have received verbal permission from an East River Pilates instructor to move forward with regular group classes.

CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 WARNING, DISCLAIMER, AND CLIENT WARRANT

I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing.

I further acknowledge that East River Pilates has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 in all studio locations, offsite venues,  and other locations of operation, and it is a condition of entry to comply with East River Pilates’ COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan.

I further acknowledge that East River Pilates cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, staff, and other clients and their families.

I voluntarily seek services provided by East River Pilates and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending my appointment.

I acknowledge and agree to uphold the condition of entry to immediately notify East River Pilates if I no longer comply with any of the foregoing statements and agree to not enter any studio locations, offsite venues, and other locations of operations if:

• I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell.

• I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.

• I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States of America in the last 14 days.

• I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

• I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/COVID-19 and not yet cleared as non contagious by state or local public health authorities.

• I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19