Why You're Reading This Document
The purpose of this release and waiver (the "Waiver") is to openly communicate the risks of practicing pilates together, either in person or online, and have you release Attuned Pilates of any liability. Please be aware that if you do not sign this Waiver and agree to its terms, you will not be permitted to participate in any classes. If you are under the Age of Majority in the Commonwealth of Virginia (18 years old), your legal guardian must also sign this Waiver on your behalf.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, UNDERSTAND FULLY, AND ASK QUESTIONS IF ANYTHING IS UNCLEAR. WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER. BY SIGNING THIS YOU AGREE YOU ARE SIGNING AWAY YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS OF THIS WAIVER.
1. Parties. We will refer to Attuned LLC, a Limited Liability Company based in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as "Attuned Pilates", "us", "we", or "our", and we'll refer to you, the undersigned (electronically or by hand) or person who has clicked "I Agree" to this Waiver, as "you" or "your".
2.The Activities. You may participate, in person or online, in pilates and exercise classes, sessions, events, workshops and more with Attuned Pilates. We offer various Pilates classes, all of which may involve but are not limited to the following ("Activities"):
2.1. Pilates. Training in the form of Pilates positions, body weight exercises, use of Pilates equipment for stretching and resistance exercises, strength exercises, mobility, range of motion exercises, breathing exercises, and relaxation exercises.
2.2. The Activities may involve receiving adjustments from instructors, so please advise in advance if you do not want adjustments.
2.3. The Activities also apply to any classes made available for online streaming and participation, both live or recorded, or that take place outside of Attuned Pilates's facilities, including outdoors. We need you to acknowledge that you are responsible for the safe facilitation of the Activities happening outside of our facilities.
3.Equipment. In the course of the Activities, you will use a variety of equipment, which may include but is not limited to: Straps, mats, reformer, chair, tower, rings, resistance bands, cadillac, barrels, ladder, magic circle, spinal corrector, stability and dumbbells, foam rollers, massage balls, yoga belts, bender balls, latex balloons, and singing straws. (the "Equipment" Please do not use any equipment not instructed by Attuned Pilates,
4. Inherent Risks. You understand that participating in the Activities poses inherent risks, some more obvious or more serious than others. These risks can result in serious harm and injuries that could change your quality of life and, in very rare and extreme circumstances, may even result in death.
4.1. Pilates injuries include but are not limited to things like muscle tears, strains, rhabdomyolysis and other musculoskeletal injuries, sprains, fractures, broken bones, cardiovascular complications, high blood pressure, dehydration, dizziness, fainting, and hearing loss.
4.2. Exposure to and contraction of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases passed on via other participants and use of shared space, surfaces, or Equipment.
4.3. Additional risks of Activities for pregnant or post-natal women to the health of your fetus and your body, including but not limited to pregnancy loss, low birth weight, early delivery and postpartum complications.
4.4. Additional risks posed by participating in the Activities online, as there is no in-person supervision or space provided for you, and you will therefore need to ensure the safety of the Activities, using your judgment on how to best practice them, not pushing yourself too far or attempting anything you feel unsure how to perform.