I have agreed to participate in Bakehouse Fitness Limited’s (trading as CrossFit Islington and CrossFit Holloway) strength and conditioning program. The activities of this program include but are not limited to: Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, gymnastics, kettlebell exercises, dumbbell exercises, running (including in public spaces), rowing, rope climbing, jumping, intense cardiovascular activities and other fitness activities.
I acknowledge that there are risks involved in participating in this program. I am fully aware that the program, in which I agree to participate, is of a nature that is strenuous and may push me to the limits of my physical abilities. I understand that the regime is not without risks which may include, but are not reserved to the following:
- Injury to the musculoskeletal and/or cardio respiratory system which can result in serious injury or death;
- Injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, my training partner, or other people around me;
- Injury or death due to improper use or failure of equipment;
- Injury or death due to a medical condition, whether known or unknown to me.
I agree that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and the use of CrossFit Islington’s facilities and premises and assume all risks of injury, illness, or death.
This waiver and release of liability includes, without limitation, all injuries which may occur as a result of:
- use of all amenities and equipment in the facility and participation in any activity, class, program, personal training or instruction;
- the sudden and unforeseen malfunctioning of any equipment;
- our instruction, training, supervision, or dietary recommendations; and
- your slipping and/or falling while in the building, or on the premises, including adjacent footpaths, parking areas and nearby public areas.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read this waiver and fully understand that it is a release of liability. I expressly agree to release and discharge CrossFit Islington, and all affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, or assigns, from any and all claims or causes of action and I agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that I may otherwise have to bring a legal action against CrossFit Islington for personal injury or property damage.
To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of the facility, its agents, and employees.
If any portion of this release from liability shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then the remainder of this release from liability shall remain in full force and effect, and only the offending provision or provisions shall be severed.
I agree that you are not responsible for any loss of my personal property.
I agree to allow CrossFit Islington, its employees and volunteers to use picture(s), film and/or likenesses of me for advertising purposes. In the event I choose not to allow use of such media I must inform CrossFit Islington of this in writing.
Please find below the Terms and Conditions for Bakehouse Fitness Limited trading as CrossFit Islington and CrossFit Holloway.
An agreement between Bakehouse Fitness Limited referred to as ‘CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway’ and you the client, referred to as ‘client’ or ‘you’.
Membership Terms and Conditions
The following information has been produced to ensure that all members are assured of a comfortable and enjoyable experience on each and every one of their visits.
Although the items in this list are detailed in their nature, it is anticipated that for the majority of members there will be little or no need ever to refer to them. They do however allow CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway, their staff, directors or self-employed coaches to provide a high quality service.
1. Gym rules
1.1 Members are responsible for their own state of health, physical condition and wellbeing at all times.
1.2Members may only use the equipment and facilities provided by the Gym in the correct manner and must not use the same in any manner which constitutes a health and safety risk either to themselves or to others.
1.3 Members should not attempt to use any equipment or facilities until they have been instructed in the correct use of the same by a suitably qualified instructor.
1.4 If a Member has any medical condition or is taking any medication which may affect their ability to exercise or use any equipment or facilities provided by the Gym in any way, they must inform the Gym of the same and act in accordance with any instructions provided as a result.
1.5Members should not use the Gym when under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
1.6 Members should not use the Gym immediately following a heavy meal.
1.7 Members should dress appropriately when using the Gym. Outdoor clothing and/or dirty clothing should not be worn and should be stored in the the changing areas.
1.8 No Member’s animals are allowed in the Gym with the exception of guide dogs. If a Member requires the use of a guide dog, the Member should inform the Gym of the same when applying for Membership.
1.9 No smoking is permitted inside the Gym or anywhere else on the Gym’s property (including outside areas).
1.10. Members perspiring excessively are advised to take the appropriate steps to prevent it affecting other members and wipe equipment after use.
2. Gym membership agreement services
2.1. The service being requested is for teaching and coaching designed to develop your fitness and understanding.
2.2. The agreement is for coaching services over a specific period of time during which you are eligible to partake in any and all activities in accordance with their membership package.
2.3. This can include an agreement for a specific number of classes, seminars, or coaching lessons during the agreed upon period.
2.4. Access to the gym and booking classes can be carried out using your personal login to WODBoard.
3. Client’s right to cancel
3.1. The client may not terminate or cancel the agreement except as follows:
3.1.1. by giving at least 30 days notice at any point. All preexisting payments due during the 30 day period shall be paid in full.
3.1.2. if by reason of death or disability, client is unable to receive all CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway services for which client has contracted, client and client’s estate shall be relieved from the obligation of making payment for services other than those received or obligated prior to death or the onset of disability (subject to signed doctor’s note regarding the nature of the disability).
4. Client’s right to hold
4.1. The client may, for periods of up to one calendar month or longer, “put on hold” the membership. The request to place the agreement on hold must be made in writing to hello@crossfitislington.co.uk or hello@crossfitholloway.co.uk and must be made a minimum of 14 days in advance of the intention to change the membership to ‘on hold’ unless due to injury, sickness, pregnancy or having had a baby. There can be no retrospective holds. A return date is always needed and memberships may be upgraded from ‘on hold’ to any full membership with immediate effect, anytime during the ‘on hold’ period. If client is injured or sick, or client is pregnant and/or has had a baby. In both cases the return date will be mutually determined based on the recovery and recuperation of the client.
4.2 The client agrees to pay £1 per month to keep their membership active during the hold period.
5. Client’s default
5.1. Client shall be deemed in default of this agreement upon the failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the agreement, including, but not limited to, the obligation to make any payment as and when due. Upon default, CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway shall have all rights and remedies available, including termination of this agreement and institution of an action for all applicable damages.
5.2. If CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway delays or refrains from exercising any rights under this agreement, CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway does not waive, nor will CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway lose those rights. If CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway accepts late or partial payments from the buyer, CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway does not waive the right to receive full and timely payments and other charges due under this agreement.
5.3. Client agrees that all terms and conditions of this agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, lawful successors, and assigns of client, and anyone claiming by or through client.
6. Enforceability
6.1. The parties agree that if any provision or portion of this agreement is declared void and unenforceable, such provision or portion of a provision shall be deemed severed from this agreement, which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. However, client specifically agrees all the terms and conditions are to be enforced and client specifically waives any statute or other right of any type, which would invalidate the enforceability of any provision or portion of a provision of this agreement.
7. Legal fees
7.1. In the event either party finds it necessary to commence litigation or other court action to enforce the terms and conditions of this agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or court action shall be entitled to receive their actual lawyer’s fees incurred, together with court costs, and other charges from the other party as a part of any ruling or judgment.
8. Membership fees
8.1. Membership fees shall be fixed by CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway and may be altered at any time. Members will be notified (via email or notification in WODBoard) of any changes in the fees prior to the date of the alteration.
8.2. On payment of membership fees, a member is entitled to use CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway facilities with frequency of use relating to the membership type.
8.3. The first membership subscription shall be due and payable on the signing of this agreement. Subsequent membership subscription shall be due and payable on the same date of each month or thereabouts depending on what day of the week the date falls on.
8.4. All membership applications, questionnaires and waivers must be completed via WODBoard prior to any physical activity starting.
8.5. CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway reserves the right to reject an application for membership, or refuse admission, without giving any reason.
8.6. Membership fees are payable according to the membership type selected.
8.7. Membership upgrades can take place immediately. Membership downgrades require 30 day’s notice as per section 3.1.
9. Direct Debit and Recurring Card Payments
9.1. Monthly Direct Debits and Recurring Card Payments are a full binding contract between CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway and the member and will automatically continue until CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway is notified otherwise.
10. Use of the Facilities
10.1. A member is entitled to use CrossFit Islington’s or CrossFit Holloway's facilities providing always that CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway may at any time withdraw all or part of its facilities for any period or periods and with notice, where practicable, in connection with any cleaning, repair, alteration, maintenance or security work, other work or for reasons beyond the control of CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway.
11. Lost property
11.1. All lost property found on the premises should be handed into CrossFit Islington’s or CrossFit Holloway's front desk or to a member of staff. Items will be stored for at least one month before possibly being donated to local charities.
12. Termination of Membership
12.1. You may not cancel your membership within your initial 3 month commitment period respectively. After your initial 3 month commitment period you may give us 30 days written notice of your wish to cancel. Cancellation notices must be received on or before the payment date of which your payment to CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway is taken for expiry before to the next payment would have been due. CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway is not liable to refund any monies should the receipt of cancellation not be received in accordance with this clause.
12.2. CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway reserves the right to refuse admission and/or to expel or suspend any member forthwith if any member shall, in the opinion of the owners, cause nuisance or annoyance to the other gym members or guests; and for any breach of CrossFit Islington’s or CrossFit Holloway's rules or misuse of gym facilities, or for any other reason which CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway may deem appropriate.
13. Suspension of membership
13.1. Suspension for medical reasons will require support in writing from your doctor and will only apply from the date of receipt of the letter. A letter from your doctor will be required on your return to fitness.
13.2. Suspension during the minimum three-month contract will result in the initial commitment period being extended for the length of the suspension.
13.3. All suspensions are at the discretion of the management.
14. General
14.1. Members must at all times observe the membership rules and Gym Rules, and comply with any reasonable directions which the director/manager/coach/trainer may give to ensure the smooth operation of CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway, the facilities and the convenience of members.
14.2. Any dispute or difference which may arise with regard to the interpretation of these rules shall be determined by the directors whose decision shall be final.
14.3. CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway reserves the right to amend these rules and all tariff charges at any time and without notice to the individual members although notification of the change will be displayed on CrossFit Islington or CrossFit Holloway by notices posted on notice boards and through email/newsletters. If any provision in these rules is declared illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction of the Courts
15.1. This agreement shall be governed by and construed with UK Law and the parties agree to submit any disputes to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the United Kingdom.