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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 Verulamium Fitness Limited, trading as “CrossFit Verulamium”, their staff, directors and / or self-employed coaches to provide a high-quality service.
CrossFit Verulamium terms and conditions:
1. Gym services
1.1. The service being provided under this Agreement is fitness coaching and training designed to develop your fitness and understanding.
1.2. The Agreement is for fitness coaching and training over a specific period of time during which you (the “Member”) is eligible to partake in any and all activities in accordance with your membership package.
1.3. Each membership package comprises a specific number of classes, seminars, or coaching lessons per calendar month.
2. Use of the facilities
2.1. Subject to payment of the appropriate membership fee each month, Member is entitled to use CrossFit Verulamium’s facilities (the “Facilities”) with the frequency of use provided for by their membership package, providing always that CrossFit Verulamium may at any time withdraw all or part of its facilities for any period or periods (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 Verulamium.
2.2. Member undertakes to abide by CrossFit Verulamium’s terms of use (the “Terms of Use”) as they may be updated from time to time and to comply with any reasonable directions which the director / manager / coach / trainer (as the case may be) may give to ensure the smooth operation of CrossFit Verulamium, the Facilities and the convenience of members.
2.3. Use of the Facilities shall be taken as acceptance of the terms of this Agreement and the Terms of Use.
3. Membership fees
3.1. Membership fees shall be fixed by CrossFit Verulamium and may be altered at any time upon notice to Member. Member will be notified (via email or notification in Teamup) of any changes in the fees prior to the date of the alteration.
3.2. Membership fees are payable according to the membership type selected.
3.3. On payment of the applicable membership fee, Client is entitled to use the Facilities with the frequency of use corresponding to Member’s membership type.
3.4. The first membership fee shall be due and payable on the signing of this Agreement. Subsequent membership fees shall be due and payable on the first day of each month or thereabouts depending on public and bank holidays.
3.5. All membership applications, PAR-Q questionnaires and waivers must be completed via Teamup prior to Member using the Facilities
3.6. CrossFit Verulamium reserves the right to reject an application for membership, or refuse admission, without giving any reason.
3.7. Membership upgrades can take place immediately. Membership downgrades require 10 working days’ notice, with the change of membership taking effect on the 1st calendar day of the following month.
4. Default / no waiver
4.1. Member shall be deemed in default of this Agreement upon the failure to comply with any of its terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, the obligation to make any payment as and when due.
4.2. If CrossFit Verulamium delays or refrains from exercising any rights under this Agreement, such delay or refrainment shall not amount to a waiver of the applicable rights. In particular, if CrossFit Verulamium accepts late or partial payments from Client, CrossFit Verulamium does not waive its right to receive full and timely payments and other charges due under this Agreement.
5. Termination
5.1. Member may cancel their membership at any time on giving 10 working days’written notice. Such cancellation shall take effect on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the notice of cancellation was validly given. CrossFit Verulamium is not liable to refund any monies should the receipt of cancellation not be received in accordance with this clause.
5.2. CrossFit Verulamium reserves the right to refuse admission and / or to expel or suspend Member and terminate this Agreement with immediate effect: (i) if Member, in the opinion of CrossFit Verulamium, causes or has causednuisance or annoyance to the other gym members or guests; (ii) if Member is in breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, or misuses the Facilities in any way; and / or (iii) for any other reason which CrossFit Verulamium may, at its discretion, deem appropriate.
5.3. If by reason of death or disability, Member is unable to receive all CrossFit Verulamium’s services for which Member has contracted, Member and / orMember’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).
6. Suspension of membership
6.1. Suspension for medical reasons will require support in writing from Member’s doctor and will only apply from the date of receipt of the letter. Following a suspension of membership for medical reasons, a letter from Member’s doctor will be required before Member is permitted to use the facilities.
6.2. All requests for membership suspension are at the discretion of the management.
7. Putting membership “on hold”
7.1. Member may, for periods of one calendar month or longer, request to put their membership “on hold”. The request to place a membership on hold must be made in writing to claudia@crossfitverulamium.com a minimum of 30 days in advance of the intention to change the membership to “on hold’. There can be no retrospective holds. No end date is required, and memberships may be upgraded from “on hold” to any full membership with 10 working days’ notice, anytime during the “on hold” period. If an
7.2. Member agrees to pay £15 per month to keep their membership active during the “on hold” period.
8. Member acknowledgement
8.1. Member acknowledges that the training / nutritional service programs purchased hereunder, and use of the Facilities, includes participation in strenuous physical activities, including, but not limited to, running, weight training, strongman, gymnastic movements and various aerobic conditioning activities offered by CrossFit Verulamium (the “Physical Activities”).
8.2. Member acknowledges that the Physical Activities involve the inherent risk of physical injuries or other damage, including, but not limited to, heart attacks, muscle strains, pulls or tears, broken bones, shin splints, heat exhaustion, knee / lower back / foot injuries and other illness, soreness, rhabdomyolysis, or injury, however caused, that may occur during or after Member’s participation in the Physical Activities.
8.3. Member further acknowledges that such risks include, but are not limited to, injuries caused by the negligence of an instructor or other person, defective or improperly used equipment, over-exertion of Member, slip and fall by Member, or an unknown health problem of Member.
8.4. Member agrees to assume all risk and responsibility arising from participation in the Physical Activities. Member affirms that Member is in good physical condition and does not suffer from any disability or medical condition that would prevent or limit participation in the Physical Activities.
8.5. Member acknowledges that participation in the Physical Activities will be physically and mentally challenging, and Member agrees that it is the responsibility of Member to seek competent medical advice regarding any concerns or questions concerning the ability of Member to take part in the Physical Activities. Member is particularly advised not to undertake strenuous physical exertion, including in relation to the Physical Activities, for which they might be medically unfit. If Member has any reservations as to their physical condition, they are advised to have a medical check-up before embarking on any exercise. The exercise programmes and the Facilities are designed with safety in mind, these are however used entirely at Member’s own risk. Membermust undergo a health check and basic supervised instruction session before using the gym.
8.6. By reading this agreement, Member affirms that they are capable of participating in the Physical Activities. Member agrees to assume all risk, responsibilities and liabilities for exceeding their physical limits.
9. Liability and loss
9.1. CrossFit Verulamium’s liability for loss or damage to Member’s property is strictly limited to any damage or loss suffered as a result of negligence of CrossFit Verulamium, its staff or agents. Save as aforesaid, CrossFit Verulamium will not accept liability for money, valuables or other personal property of members.
9.2. Property stored at CrossFit Verulamium is stored at the owner’s risk and no liability for the loss or damage thereto will be accepted.
9.3. CrossFit Verulamium cannot accept any liability for any accident to any member or guest that may occur on its premises other than liability which arises directly from negligence of CrossFit Verulamium, its staff or agents.
9.4. Any member who suffers an accident on CrossFit Verulamium premises must report the accident, and the circumstances under which it occurred, to a staff member immediately following the accident.
9.5. Whilst on CrossFit Verulamium premises and / or land owned and / or occupied by Burston Nurseries Ltd, Member assumes full responsibility for themselves and their belongings, including any vehicle. Neither CrossFit Verulamium nor Burston Nurseries Ltd is responsible for any damage to Member’s vehicle that may occur whilst on the site (including Burston Garden Centre’s car park, the driveway to access parking next to CrossFit Verulamium, and the site used for parking next to CrossFit Verulamium).
9.6. Member also agrees to make good any damage to CrossFit Verulamium’s property, howsoever caused, for which they are responsible.
9.7. None of CrossFit Verulamium, its trainers or other employees, servants or agents (including any independent contractor from time to time employed by CrossFit Verulamium) shall in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability whatsoever to Member for any loss, damage or injury (including death) whether accidental or otherwise of whatsoever kind arising during or resulting from participating in the Physical Activities and Member, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, assigns and next of kin, waives any claims against and releases CrossFit Verulamium (as well as any of its owners, employees, or other authorised agents, including independent contractors) from any and all liability, claims and / or causes of action that Member may have for injuries or other damages of any kind arising out of participation in those Physical Activities.
10. Successors and assigns
10.1. Member agrees that all terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon their heirs, personal representatives, lawful successors, and assigns and anyone claiming by or through Member.
11. Enforceability
11.1. 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.
12. Data Protection Act
12.1. CrossFit Verulamium abides by the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 and will keep the information provided by Member on computer for the purpose of administrating the membership. In addition, CrossFit Verulamium will use the records to notify Member of leisure activities organised by CrossFit Verulamium. By signing and returning the membership form, Member will be deemed to be giving their explicit consent to the processing of the data contained on it, including anything which may be considered to be sensitive personal data.
12.2. CrossFit Verulamium takes member privacy seriously and follows all GDPR guidelines.
13. Governing law and jurisdiction
13.1. This agreement shall be governed by and construed with the law of England & Wales and the parties agree to submit any disputes to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England & Wales.