Customer Waiver

Bloc runs a hard, athletic style of reformer Pilates. The reformer is a spring-loaded machine with a moving carriage, straps and a footbar. Like any physical exercise, it carries inherent risks that can’t be completely removed, including:

• ·muscle soreness, strain, sprains or tears;
• ·slips, trips and falls, and pinch points around the moving carriage, springs and straps;
• ·aggravation of a pre-existing injury or condition;
• ·in rare cases, more serious injury or a cardiac event.

This section is a risk warning for the purposes of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA). Reformer Pilates is a recreational activity with obvious and inherent risks.

By taking part in classes at Bloc Pilates, you confirm that:

• ·you understand that participation in reformer Pilates and related exercise activities involves physical movement and may carry risk of injury;
• ·you are physically able to participate, and you have disclosed any relevant conditions — and you agree to inform the instructor immediately if you experience pain, discomfort, dizziness or any unusual symptoms;
• ·if you are pregnant or become pregnant, you will inform your instructor and seek appropriate medical advice before continuing;
• ·you agree to follow instructions and use all equipment safely;
• ·you are taking part voluntarily, and you accept the risks described in section 1.

You declare that the health information you give us is true and complete, that you’ve told us about any injuries, medical conditions, medications, recent surgery or pregnancy, and that you’ll update us before your next class if anything changes.

If you have a condition that may be affected by exercise, please get medical clearance from your doctor before taking part. If you’re pregnant, recently postnatal, or managing an injury, talk to us first so we can adapt your sessions.

• ·Follow your instructor’s directions and the safe setup for each exercise.
• ·Wear grip socks and fitted activewear with nothing that could catch on the machine.
• ·Work within your own limits, and stop and tell your instructor if you feel pain, dizziness or distress.
• ·Don’t take part while affected by alcohol or drugs.

Your instructor may use light hands-on cues to guide your alignment. You can decline hands-on adjustments at any time, for any reason — just say so.

To the extent permitted by law, you release Bloc Pilates and its instructor from liability for harm resulting from the obvious and inherent risks of participating, where we have taken reasonable care. This waiver relies on the “recreational services” provisions in section 139A of the Australian Consumer Law and sections 5H to 5J of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA).

Important limits. Nothing in this waiver excludes liability that can’t be excluded by law, and it does not cover injury caused by our reckless conduct. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law still apply.

Our classes and any guidance we give are for general fitness. They are not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If in doubt, talk to your doctor or an allied health professional.

The health details you give us are sensitive information. We collect them only to keep you safe in class, and we handle them under our Privacy Policy.