Terms and Conditions

There will be a $25.00 FEE on all RETURNED CHECKS
 
INFORMED CONSENT FOR FITNESS TESTING/PERSONAL
TRAINING AND GYM OUTSIDE WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, I am physically able to begin a program of moderate or strenuous exercise and conditioning. I do not have any medical problems or aliments that would put me at risk if I were to become involved in an exercise program, including any symptoms of Covid-19. If I am over the age of 45 and unaccustomed to vigorous exercise, I understand that a medical exam, including an EKG test is advised prior to beginning my exercise program. I acknowledge that I have had both a physical examination and consultation with a physician and been given permission to participate in such activity without the approval of my physician and do hereby assume all responsibility for my participation. I will not hold Hickory Fitness LLC. or any corporation or DBA thereof, or any employees or individuals working under Hickory Fitness LLC, liable for any injury or injuries. I am entering into an exercise program at my own risk with a complete understanding that the strength training, flexibility development and aerobic/cardiovascular exercise I am about to become involved in is potentially dangerous. I hereby agree to expressly assume and accept any and all risks including –but not limited to- heart attacks, muscle strains, pulls or tears, broken bones, shin splints, heat prostration, knee/lower back/ foot injuries, and any other illness, soreness, injury, or death, however caused during or after my participation in the exercise program. I, the undersigned, also I understand that any nutrition and nutritional supplementation advice is for information purposes only and is not intended for my individual prescription. And, if I decided to follow any such information I do so at my own risk. I have been informed that these are dangerous exercises and have assumed all risk involved and responsibility in the use of the equipment on the outside premises of gym. I have been informed of the proper use and handling by management and I will assume full responsibility of any injury or damage accrued from this point forward while exercising on the outside of the gym while in a class or while training alone.

Congratulations on your decision to participate in an exercise program! With the help of your personal trainer, you greatly improve your ability to accomplish your training goals faster, safer, and with maximum benefits. The details of these training sessions can be used for a lifetime.

In order to maximize progress, it will be necessary for you to follow program guidelines during supervised and (if applicable) unsupervised training days. Remember, exercise and healthy eating are EQUALLY important!

During your exercise program, every effort will be made to assure your safety. However, as with any exercise program, there are risks, including increased heart stress and the chance of musculoskeletal injuries. In volunteering for this program, you agree to assume responsibility for these risks and waive any possibility for personal damage. You also agree that, to your knowledge, you have no limiting physical conditions or disability that would preclude an exercise program.

By signing below, you accept full responsibility for your own health and well-being AND you acknowledge an understanding that no responsibility is assumed by the leaders of the program.

It is recommended that all program participants work with their personal trainer three (3) times per week. However, due to scheduling conflicts and financial considerations, a combination of supervised and unsupervised
workouts is possible.

Personal Training Terms and Conditions

1. Personal training sessions that are not rescheduled or canceled 24 hours in advance will result in forfeiture
of the session and a loss of the financial investment at the rate of one session.
2. Clients arriving late will receive the remaining scheduled session time, unless other arrangements have
been previously made with the trainer.
3. The expiration policy requires completion of all personal training sessions within 120 days from the date
of the contract. Personal training sessions are void after this time period.
4. No personal training refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to relocation, illness,
and unused sessions.

Gym Rules:

1. No belts on machines
2. Return benches and equipment where you found it.
3. No profanity.
4. Wipe sweat off machines and equipment.
5. Be aware of surroundings.
6. Clean up after yourself.
7. Selfies (try to be discreet)
8. No singing or whistling.
9. Do not sit on equipment if not using it.
10. No phone conversations on equipment. Go to lobby or outside to talk on phone.
11. No horseplay. Use equipment properly.
12. No Personal Training unless authorized.
13. No bare feet or sandals.

24/7 Rules:

1. Do not allow anyone without a 24/7 membership in the gym with you.
      This will be considered trespassing.
      They must come in during business hours.
2. No visitors allowed.
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4. Check to make sure you have put equipment and plates back in proper area.
5. Please check that door is locked when leaving.
6. Please contact me with any issues you have and it will be handled anonymously.

Cancellation Policy:

Memberships can be canceled at any time. However all cancellation requests must be submitted via our Cancellation Request Form and received five (5) days prior to your established auto draft date. All memberships require a minimum of five (5) days written notice prior to next billing date to assure cancellation of automatic payments. Cancellation requests that are not submitted within five (5) days of your established auto draft date will result in a final payment drawn from your account. Once final payment has been drawn from your account, clients will have 30 days from the last bill date to use the facilities. It is your responsibility to provide written notice five (5) days in advance of your next billing date. There will be no refund issued once a payment has been charged to your account. You will not receive your $35 deposit back if you haven't resolved lack of payment within 5 days of card being declined

Key Access Fob

1. A key access fob shall be issued to you upon joining the Gym and will be used exclusively by you to gain entry to the Gym. A deposit fee of $5 will be collected upon issuance and is refundable if returned when ending membership. An additional deposit of $20 will be collected for 24/7 members. Key access fobs are not transferable and if you allow your fob to be used by another person this is a serious breach of these Membership Terms and Conditions and will entitle Hickory Fitness to terminate this agreement immediately and without notice.
2. If your key access fob is lost or stolen you must notify the Hickory Fitness immediately. There will be a $20 administration fee for the provision of a replacement key access fob.
3. Members who do not have their key access fob will not be allowed into the Club during non-staffed hours, nor should they expect any other member to let them into the Gym.
4. If you fail to pay your membership fees on the due dates for payment , Hickory Fitness shall have the right to terminate this agreement by suspending your membership and deactivating your key access fob until all overdue membership fees have been paid.
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