TERMS & CONDITIONS

You confirm that you have read and agree to About The Body Co terms and conditions prior to enrolling or participating in any class activity.

 STUDIO POLICIES

  • A maximum of 30 clients can attend a group class.

  • Group classes run for up to a total of 90 minutes.

  • As a courtesy to others, mobile phones are not to be used during class. Please keep your phone switched off or on silent in your bag.

  • Please let your instructor know prior to the class commencing if you have any injuries, lung conditions, recent surgeries, concerns, taking medication, or are pregnant.

  • Out of consideration for the instructor, other clients and your safety, if you arrive more than 5 minutes late to your class, the instructor reserves the right to refuse you participating.

NO-SHOW POLICY

  • If you reserve a space in a class and do not show up you will lose your session.

PURCHASES

  • All purchases are non-refundable, you may however transfer event tickets between individuals on notifying About The Body Co. No refunds will be provided.

  • No extensions are permitted to the specified expiry period.

  • Payment must be made prior to booking. You must either have pre-purchased sessions on your account through Acuity Scheduling or pay at the time of booking via the Try Booking link.

BOOKINGS

  • Class bookings are essential and must be made via the booking links.

  • Bookings must be made in advance.

  • If a class or event is full, you can add yourself to the waitlist.

  • Sessions cannot be used by anyone other than the person booked into the class. If someone other than the person booked in arrives to use the session, they will be turned away or asked to purchase their own session.

  • About The Body Co may change or substitute any instructor at any time without providing notice to clients.

PREGNANCY

  • About The Body Co can accommodate and welcomes expecting clients in all classes.

  • Please obtain clearance from your doctor, women’s health physio or OBGYN to participate in Pilates and Breathwork classes and contact About The Body Co ahead of booking into class.

PERSONAL AGREEMENT

Liability Waver

Please read the following carefully.

By participating in any class provided by About The Body Co, you consent to, and agree to release the Company and their Nominee/s from all liability according to these terms. This waiver will apply to all classes and any activities undertaken by you with the About The Body Co.

You acknowledge:

  • You are over 16 years of age.

  • You understand that the classes / events are a form of physical activity and that there are inherent risks in undertaking any form of physical exercise that you accept all responsibility for.

  • You will disclose verbally or written to the Instructor prior to each class commencing, any pre-existing conditions that may place you at a higher risk of injury or inhibit your ability to participate in a class, this includes, but is not limited to: injuries, pain or recent surgeries, high/low blood pressure, pregnancies, heart or lung conditions and any other condition that may be of concern.

  • You will notify the Instructor if you experience any pain throughout the class and will immediately stop participating in the class if requested by the Instructor to do so; recommendations or instruction provided by the Instructor may not be tailored for your particular skill or ability level and it is your responsibility to assess whether you are able or want to participate in all or part of a class;

  • Classes may be recorded for by the Instructor for quality control, as well as promotional purposes. If you do not consent to the Instructor using video or still images taken during the class for promotional purposes, please notify the Instructor prior to class.

  • You release About The Body Co from any liability now or in the future for any injury caused, occurring during, or after, your participation in a About The Body Co event or service.

  • You agree to assume full responsibility for all injuries or damage which are sustained or aggravated by me in relation to a About The Body Co event or service.

  • You release, and indemnify About The Body Co, subsidiary affiliates, and each of their respective representatives from all responsibility, claims, actions, suits, expenses, damages, and liabilities to the fullest extent allowed by law.

  • You affirm that you have no medical or physical condition that would prevent you from fully participating in a About The Body Co event or service.

  • Verify that you do not have a physical or mental condition that would put me in any physical or medical danger.

  • You acknowledge that if you have any chronic disabilities or conditions, you are at risk by participating in a About The Body Co event or service.

  • You understand that About The Body Co events and services are intended as personal growth experiences and should not be used as a substitute for psychotherapy and that the facilitator/s are not acting as psychotherapists.

  • You understand that breathwork may involve somatic experiences, accompanied by emotional and physical sensations.

  • You understand that since my experience will be unique, despite any representations made by the facilitators, or in any websites or other marketing materials relating to a About The Body Co event or service, the facilitator/s cannot guarantee that participating in the session will lead to any specific type of experience, result, or benefit.

  • You acknowledge that consuming alcohol or mind-altering substances prior to this service is not permitted. Facilitator/s may refuse my participation if they feel I may be negatively affected by any substances.

To the extent permitted at law, you release and hold the Instructor (and where applicable its, directors, employees and representatives) harmless from any liability, cost, expense, damages or claims (including claims of negligence) arising from or which may be suffered or incurred in connection with your participation in any classes provided by the Instructor.

I agree that About The Body Co is in no way responsible for the safekeeping of my personal belongings while I attend class.

I understand that classes may be physically strenuous and I voluntarily participate in them 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 About The Body Co or its members for any personal injury, property damage/loss, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

About The Body Co does not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen personal property.

PERSONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHY

a) You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information you input into Acuity Scheduling. You warrant and represent that you have the right and authorisation to use the information provided. You agree to remain responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information as it relates to your Services, including your username and password, and are responsible and liable for all uses of your username and password. You agree to not provide your username and password to others and you agree to immediately notify the Studio Manager of any unauthorised use of your username and password that you become aware of.

b) You authorise and consent to the Company to collect personal information about you in line with any governing laws and to release or share this information with third party providers, and to use it for the purpose of communicating with you in now and in the future, marketing to you, and using the information during the course of the Company running its business.

c) You agree that any photographs taken within About The Body Co remain the property of the Company, and may be used by the Company in its sole discretion for any other purpose including marketing purposes at any time in the future. This Clause remains in effect after the termination of any Agreement between the Company and Client.

d) You Agree not to record, duplicate of copy any Online information, for any purpose, without strict written permission from the Company.

By booking into a class you automatically agree to the above Terms and Conditions.

BREATHWORK INFORMED CONSENT

Breathwork refers to any type of breathing exercise or technique in which a person intentionally changes their breathing pattern. There are many forms of breathwork therapy that involve breathing in a conscious and systematic way, often performed to improve mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Breathing itself can last for anywhere from 5 to 90 minutes depending on the participants individual journey and what the facilitator deems appropriate for the session.

The participant is simply asked to remain open to whatever kind of experiences present themselves during the breathwork session. This can include, but is not limited to, deeply restful or ecstatic states, release of energy from the body, tetany of the hands, feet, legs or face, strong tingling sensations, emotions (either pleasant or difficult), spiritual experiences or experiences from other transpersonal areas of consciousness.

The facilitator’s role during the session is to oversee the breathing cycle and ensure it is maintained, as well as perform direct and non-direct forms of bodywork.

Breathwork is a powerful experiential tool for accessing altered states of consciousness. As this process can bring up emotions and physical sensations in some, it is not recommended for those with certain types of conditions including: head injuries, heart conditions, severe hypertension, glaucoma, epilepsy, recent surgery, serious mental health conditions, or other physical limitations. If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, consult your physician or therapist, as well as your facilitator before attending.

Breathwork may activate a heightened emotional state which can continue beyond the time of the breathwork session, for which post session support is recommended. Breathwork is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy.

For the safety of the participants, the facilitator reserve the right to discontinue services based on contraindications including, but not limited to, those listed above.