PEOPLE WHO DO PILATES

1. Voluntary Participation

I voluntarily choose to participate in Pilates instruction, fitness training, movement sessions, classes, private sessions, workshops, and related activities offered by People Who Do Pilates (“PWDP”).

I understand that participation may involve mat-based exercise and specialized Pilates or fitness equipment, including apparatus with springs, straps, bars, moving platforms, resistance mechanisms, elevated surfaces, and other components.

I understand that I may decline, modify, or stop an exercise or session at any time.

2. Acknowledgment of Risks

I understand that Pilates, exercise, and physical movement involve inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated, even when reasonable care and instruction are provided.

Potential risks may include muscle soreness; strains or sprains; joint or soft-tissue injury; slips, trips, or falls; loss of balance; dizziness or fainting; and aggravation of a pre-existing injury or physical condition.

Equipment-based exercise may also involve risks associated with resistance, springs, straps, moving components, elevated surfaces, and mounting or dismounting apparatus.

I understand that the nature and severity of an injury cannot always be predicted.

3. Assumption of Inherent Risks

Knowing the nature of these activities, I knowingly and voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with my participation in Pilates, fitness, and movement activities at PWDP.

I understand that this assumption of risk applies only to the extent permitted by applicable law and does not waive any right or claim that cannot legally be waived.

4. Health & Medical Responsibility

I understand that PWDP and its instructors do not provide medical diagnosis, medical treatment, physical therapy, or other healthcare services.

I am responsible for determining whether I am physically able to participate.

I agree to inform my instructor of injuries, recent surgeries, pregnancy, physical limitations, medical restrictions, or other circumstances that may reasonably affect my safe participation.

If I have been advised to obtain medical clearance before exercising, or if I am uncertain whether exercise is appropriate for me, I understand that I should consult an appropriate licensed healthcare professional before participating.

5. Communication During Exercise

I agree to communicate with my instructor if I experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, nausea, weakness, numbness, loss of balance, or other concerning symptoms.

I understand that I should stop an activity when I believe continuing would be unsafe.

An instructor’s direction or modification does not replace my responsibility to communicate what I am experiencing.

6. Equipment & Studio Safety

I agree to follow reasonable safety instructions and use equipment only in the manner instructed by PWDP.

I will ask for assistance when I am uncertain about the proper setup, adjustment, mounting, dismounting, or use of an apparatus.

I understand that failure to follow safety instructions or misuse of equipment may increase the risk of injury.

7. Release of Claims — To the Extent Permitted by Law

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release People Who Do Pilates and its owners, instructors, employees, contractors, representatives, and agents from claims arising solely from the inherent risks I have voluntarily assumed through participation in PWDP activities.

Nothing in this Agreement is intended to waive, release, limit, or disclaim liability that cannot lawfully be waived or released under New York law.

8. Emergency Assistance

If I become ill or injured while participating and cannot communicate my wishes, I authorize PWDP personnel to contact emergency medical services when they reasonably believe emergency assistance is appropriate.

I understand that PWDP personnel are not acting as medical providers by requesting emergency assistance and cannot guarantee the availability or outcome of medical treatment.

I understand that I am responsible for medical expenses incurred on my behalf to the extent permitted by law.

9. Personal Property

I am responsible for personal belongings I bring onto PWDP premises.

To the extent permitted by law, PWDP is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal property.

10. Studio Terms

I understand that my participation is also subject to PWDP’s current Studio Terms, including applicable booking, payment, cancellation, late-arrival, no-show, conduct, and studio-use policies.

11. Photo & Media Release — Optional

I understand that PWDP may occasionally photograph, film, or otherwise record participants for studio, archival, educational, promotional, advertising, or marketing purposes.

My decision regarding photography and recording is voluntary and is not a condition of receiving services or participating at PWDP.

YES — I CONSENT.

I authorize People Who Do Pilates to photograph and/or record me and to use my name, image, likeness, and voice in PWDP-owned or PWDP-authorized print and digital materials, including its website, social media accounts, studio communications, advertising, and promotional materials, without additional compensation to me.

I understand that approved materials may be reproduced or distributed in more than one format or medium.

NO — I DO NOT CONSENT.

I do not authorize PWDP to photograph or record me for the purposes described above.

I understand that I may change my choice regarding future photography or recording by providing written notice to PWDP. A change in consent will apply prospectively and may not affect materials lawfully created, published, distributed, or otherwise used before PWDP received my written notice.

12. Final Acknowledgment

By agreeing to this Agreement, I acknowledge that:

• I have read this Agreement in its entirety and understand its contents.

• I understand that participation in physical exercise involves risk of injury.

• I have had the opportunity to ask questions before participating.

• I am voluntarily choosing to participate.

• I may decline or discontinue participation at any time.

• I understand that this Agreement affects certain legal rights.

• I will separately indicate whether I consent to the Photo & Media Release described in Section 11.

• I understand that my electronic or handwritten signature is intended to have the same effect as an original signature.

I certify that information I provide to PWDP concerning my physical limitations or ability to participate is accurate to the best of my knowledge.