Liability waiver
Waiver & Service Terms Acceptance. You must sign this waiver before participating in any class, session or workshop. The copy you sign — by hand, electronically, or by clicking “I Agree” — is the version that governs; this page is published so you can read it in full beforehand.
Why you're reading this
This Waiver & Service Terms Acceptance (this “Waiver”) explains the real risks of practicing Pilates with us — including the risk of falling — and asks you to release Love Pilates LLC from liability for those risks. You must sign this Waiver before participating in any class, session, or workshop. If you do not sign, we cannot let you participate. If you are under the age of 18 (the age of majority in California), your parent or 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 help. By signing, you agree that you are giving up certain legal rights and that you will be bound by all the terms below.
The short version
This is a legally binding document, so please read the full text below too. Here's the plain-language summary:
- Pilates carries real risk of injury, including falling. You could trip while moving around the studio, or lose your balance and fall while on equipment or mid-exercise. Falls can cause anything from bruises to serious injury.
- Other risks include muscle strains, sprains, joint or spine injuries, and — rarely — more serious harm.
- By signing, you confirm you're physically able to participate (or have checked with a doctor), and you accept these risks as part of taking class.
- You give up your right to sue Love Pilates LLC for injuries caused by ordinary negligence. California law doesn't allow us to waive liability for gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct, and this Waiver doesn't attempt to.
- All classes and sessions take place in person at our studio — this Waiver does not cover virtual, streamed, or outdoor classes.
- The equipment includes moving, spring-loaded parts that could fail, slip, or break during use. We service our machines regularly, but this is still a risk.
- We may want to use photos or video of you for marketing — we'll always ask your permission first.
- You agree to Love Pilates's studio policies (cancellations, refunds, memberships, and more) above.
- If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign.
Questions about any of this? Ask us before you sign — we're happy to explain.
Full waiver agreement
The summary above is a convenience, not a substitute. The terms below are what you are legally agreeing to.
1. Parties
We will refer to Love Pilates LLC, a limited liability company based in the State of California, as “Love Pilates,” “us,” “we,” or “our.” We will refer to you — the person who signs this Waiver by hand, electronically, or by clicking “I Agree” — as “you” or “your.”
2. The Activities
You may participate, in person at our studio, in Pilates and exercise classes, private and semi-private sessions, and workshops with Love Pilates (the “Activities”). All Activities take place at Love Pilates's studio location — this Waiver does not cover virtual, live-streamed, recorded, or outdoor classes, and Love Pilates does not currently offer those formats.
2.1 The Activities involve Pilates positions, fitness exercises, body-weight exercises, and the use of Pilates equipment for resistance, strength, mobility, range-of-motion, breathing, and stretching exercises.
2.2 The Activities involve moving through full ranges of motion, strength training, balance and stability work, and postural training. Instructors may offer hands-on adjustments — please tell your instructor in advance if you'd prefer not to be touched or adjusted.
3. Equipment
In the course of the Activities, you may use a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: straps, mats, reformer, chair, tower, springs, rings, resistance bands, cadillac, barrels, magic circle, spinal corrector, stability and rotational discs, balance pods, dumbbells, foam rollers, and massage balls (the “Equipment”). Much of this Equipment relies on springs and moving parts to create resistance. Please use only the Equipment and setup instructed by your Love Pilates instructor.
4. Inherent Risks
Participating in the Activities carries real risk of injury. Some risks are more likely than others, but any of them could result in serious harm and, in rare and extreme cases, death. Please read this section closely.
4.1 Risk of Falling. Falling is one of the most common risks in a Pilates studio, and we want to be direct about it. You could trip or lose your footing while walking around the studio, stepping on or off equipment, or moving between exercises or stations. You could also lose your balance and fall while performing an exercise itself — including exercises on elevated, moving, or spring-loaded equipment (such as the reformer, chair, or tower), exercises that challenge your balance or stability, or exercises performed on one leg, with your eyes closed, or in an unfamiliar position. A fall can result in bruising, sprains, fractures, head injury, or other serious harm. Please move at your own pace, stay within your ability level, hold handrails or equipment where provided, and tell your instructor immediately if you feel unsteady, dizzy, or unsafe.
4.2 Risk from Equipment. Much of our Equipment — including the reformer, chair, tower, and cadillac — relies on springs, cables, straps, and other moving parts to create resistance. These parts could fail, disconnect, slip, or break during use, and the Equipment itself could shift, tip, or fall. This could cause injury, including cuts, pinches, bruising, or being struck by a spring or moving part. Love Pilates services and inspects its Equipment on a regular basis, but equipment failure remains a risk of the Activities that cannot be fully eliminated. Please only use Equipment as set up and instructed by your Love Pilates instructor, and tell us right away if you notice anything that seems loose, damaged, or unsafe.
4.3 Other Musculoskeletal and Physical Injuries. These include, but are not limited to, muscle tears, strains, and rhabdomyolysis; sprains; fractures or broken bones; joint or spine injury; cardiovascular complications; high or low blood pressure; dehydration; dizziness; fainting; and hearing loss.
4.4 Communicable Disease. Exposure to and contraction of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, which may be passed between participants or through use of shared studio space, surfaces, or Equipment.
4.5 Pregnancy and Postnatal Risks. Additional risks for pregnant or postnatal participants, including but not limited to pregnancy loss, low birth weight, early delivery, and postpartum complications. If you are pregnant or postnatal, please tell your instructor and consult your doctor before participating.
5. Affirmation of Health
By participating in any Activities with Love Pilates, you affirm that you have either sought medical advice regarding your fitness to participate or are otherwise confident in your ability to safely practice Pilates at your intended level. If you have any pre-existing medical condition (e.g., asthma, diabetes, heart disease), physical injury, weakness, or are pregnant, postnatal, or post-surgery, please consult your doctor before participating. Please tell us immediately if you do not feel well at any point during the Activities.
6. Communicable Disease Policy
If, within the 14 days before participating in any Activities, you have experienced symptoms of a communicable disease (including but not limited to fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat), have been in close contact with someone with a known or suspected case, or are otherwise uncertain about your health or risk of transmission, please do not attend — join us once you are healthy, and consult your doctor if needed. You agree to follow all health and safety measures Love Pilates puts in place, consistent with applicable public health guidance.
6.1 Cooperation with Contact Tracing. You understand and agree that Love Pilates may disclose your personal information to relevant public health authorities as required by law for contact tracing or other lawful public health purposes.
7. Voluntary Assumption of Risk
You have read this Waiver and understand the risks of participating in the Activities with Love Pilates, including the risk of falling described in Section 4.1. Your signature — by hand, electronically, or by clicking “I Agree” — along with your participation in Love Pilates classes, confirms that you are voluntarily choosing to take part and voluntarily assuming these risks.
8. Release, Waiver, and Indemnity
To the fullest extent allowed by California law, you release, hold harmless, indemnify, and waive any claims against Love Pilates LLC and its members, directors, officers, contractors, employees, volunteers, agents, and assigns (the “Released Parties”) for liability and damages arising from death, personal injury (including the risks of falling and equipment failure described above), or illness — including the contraction of a communicable disease — or related to premises liability, arising out of your participation in the Activities, including where caused by the Released Parties' ordinary negligence. This release does not apply, and nothing in this Waiver limits liability, to the extent an injury is caused by the Released Parties' gross negligence, recklessness, or willful or intentional misconduct — California law does not allow those claims to be waived, and this Waiver does not attempt to waive them. You agree that this release applies to you and to your family, heirs, executors, or anyone else who might bring a claim on your behalf.
9. Media Release
We think you're awesome, and from time to time we may want to use a photo or video of you taken at the studio in our marketing materials, social media, or promotional content. We will always ask for your permission before doing so, on a case-by-case basis — signing this Waiver does not by itself grant us that right. If you say yes to a specific use, you release us from claims relating to that specific use, and you may withdraw your consent for future use at any time by letting us know.
10. Continued Agreement
Your agreement to this Waiver applies to this and all future in-person classes, private or semi-private sessions, and workshops you attend at Love Pilates.
11. Valuables
Love Pilates is not responsible for the loss of, or damage to, any personal property you bring to or leave at the studio.
12. General Legal Provisions
12.1 Copy of This Waiver. You will receive a copy of this signed Waiver, physically or electronically, at the time of signing, as required by California law.
12.2 Choice of Law and Venue. This Waiver is governed exclusively by the laws of the State of California. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California.
12.3 Severability. If any provision of this Waiver is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will stay in full force and effect.
12.4 Entire Agreement. This Waiver is the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and replaces any prior agreements on that subject.
12.5 Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and are not intended to be legally binding.
12.6 Electronic Agreement. This Waiver may be signed electronically, filled out on an electronic form, or agreed to by clicking “I Agree.” Doing so has the same legal effect as signing by hand, and both parties intend to be bound by all terms of this Waiver. You agree that you have read this Waiver, fully understand its contents, and voluntarily agree to be bound by all of its terms.
Refunds under California law
All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not available due to a member's failure to use the studio or to notify Love Pilates of an intent to cancel. If, due to death or disability, or a move more than 25 miles from Love Pilates, a member is unable to receive services they've contracted for, the member (or their estate) is relieved of the obligation to pay for services not yet received. Any amount prepaid for services not yet taken will be promptly refunded to the member or their representative.
Thank you for reading this carefully and communicating openly with us. We look forward to moving together.
