MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS 

• All memberships are Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable.

• All memberships require a 1 months cancellation notice to cancel and refunds will not be given to members who do not provide the required notice.

• All 12 month contracted memberships are fully payable and court proceedings will be issued to those who do not forfil the agreed term with no exceptions.

• All members must be over 16 without an adult to use the facilities and services provided at Em-power fitness Ltd.

• You may well be lifting weights over the recommended safe working load of 25kg. All injuries sustained by any form of exercise you agree are the sole repsonsibility of yourself and EF takes no repsonsibilty for any injury incurred.

• The ground inside and outside or EF is not fully level and the equipment we have specifically the strongman equipment can potentially cause severe injury and death. EF takes no responsibility for any injury or death caused from lifting any object and the responsibility lies solely on the individual.

• Misuse or accidental damage of the facility through misuse is fully chargeable.

• You agree that the recording of video and photographic images by coaches may be used to advertise the business via social media, website and any other form.

• Classes are subject to change if and when needed. Members will be notified prior to any class, day and time changes.

• Class instructors may change at any time due to any personal reasons. 

• The gym can be closed for classes that require quiet times and will be closed for yoga sessions all members will be informed of closures.

• At any given class times the class members have priority over the functional open area and of the rig system.

• Members agree to use the kit sensibly and to what the kit is designed for only.

• Inductions are always verbally offered to new members and it is up to the member to state if they would like an induction or not.

• Members are responsible for their own safety and will not be observed constantly.

• By signing  up to Em-power fitness you agree that you are competent to safely use the equipment or you will have been offered an induction to show members how to safely use all of our equipment by one of our members of staff. We have no responsibility with injuries or death caused by any member. The responsibility of using the facility safely falls solely to individuals.

• All equipment must be put away where it belongs every time the facility is used. Non cooperation may lead to contract removal and you may be asked to leave the premises. We reserve the right to do this at any given time after an official verbal warning.

• If chalk has been used on the bars all members are asked to remove the chalk with the steel brushes provided.

• No swearing, shouting or abusing of staff or other members will be tolerated and may result in instant ban.

• Failure of a direct debit payment will or cancellation of a membership will require a surcharge admin charge of twenty pounds if no prior notice is given.

• Entry fobs will automatically not gain access immediately if payment for the gym membership is not up to date. A payment of twenty pounds is payable as an admin charge.

• We reserve the right to close at any given time or period if needed, notice will be given.

• We reserve the right to refuse entry to any person as necessary.

• Equipment must be wiped down for other members as and when needed.

• The gym holds no responsibility for death or injury deemed as misuse of equipment you are at your own risk as an adult.

• Weights are not to be thrown, they are to be controlled after use to the floor and returned to the position they were picked up in. Damage due to incorrect use will be chargeable.

• Em-power fitness is a private members club and the management reserve the right to refuse membership to any individual without cause.

• Membership may be renewed on payment of the prevailing fee and in accordance with the terms and conditions then in force.

• CCTV is 24/7 on the gym floor for us to monitor the gym floor and you agree your permission to be filmed when in the gym.

• Fire exits, toilets, fire alarms and fire extinguishers have been shown to you when you entered the gym and signed up.

• By joining the club, members automatically accept and agree to be bound by these conditions of membership.

• We may withdraw use of all or part of the club for the purpose of undertaking maintenance work or any other work considered necessary for a maximum period of seven working days.

• Entry will only be permitted to those with a valid membership, in date and in credit. If you have an amount due to be paid on your account you won’t be able to enter the building.

• As a member you agree to comply with the rules of the club with regards to use of the facilities, opening hours and your conduct. The club may make reasonable changes to these rules, from time to time, provided the facility gives advance notice of these changes.

• You may, at your own discretion and expense, obtain personal insurance for loss, injury or damage that you might sustain arising from use of the facility. You exercise at your own discretion and accept any injury or illness brought on by exercise is your own responsibility.

• Members wishing to report on accidents, incidents, or problems with services at the club should contact the Duty Manager or can email info@em-powerfitness.co.uk in confidence.

• In the event of a breach of membership rules and regulations the facility reserves the right of admission and may reserve the right to require any member or guest to leave the premises. Any member found in breach of rules or committing an illegal act, including theft, will be asked to permanently leave the club and be barred from ever entering the club again. 

• We ask for all equipment to be replaced when it has finished being used.

• Lost entry fobs must be reported immediately and a charge of ten pounds for a new fob and admin will be charged.

• Special offers and promotional discount for memberships may be run at any time.

• All members must leave the facility as they find it.

• At peak times members are politely asked to train one movement at a time and not to use multiple pieces of equipment.

• Members are not permitted to unplug and move the rowing machine.

• Members are permitted to take equipment outside to train with but must use the equipment safely and respectfully. Damage through misuse or by not using rubber matting is chargeable.

• Members who decide to take equipment outside must ensure the equipment is returned inside before leaving the premises. Loss or theft of equipment is chargeable.

• Members are ok to open the roller door and every member is reminded to ensure the building is fully secure with the lights and water off before exiting. 

• Taster sessions and gym passes are only redeemable once and only for each individual person. Subject to availability.

• Em-power Fitness is now 24/7 and all members have been shown the safety pendant advised to be used if training alone.

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Bank Card Direct Debit Payments

On selecting the Pay Monthly membership options, members will be required to pay the associated joining fee (if applicable) .

Members are required to agree to the normal terms and conditions of payment.

This is a recurring monthly charge. Membership Fees will be debited from the member's account, using their given bank debit/credit card, on or around their join date each month, for the minimum 1-month term from the term start date.

Members who have chosen the 12 Month membership option will NOT have a cancel option until after the 12th month, after that time they will have the option to cancel at any time.

Members who have chosen the 6 month membership can cancel or freeze their agreement but would need a months notice via email info@em-powerfitness.co.uk.

Members are required to keep their account in funds to meet these payments.

 In the event of the failure to pay the monthly membership fee, missed payments will be re-submitted for payment within 3 working days, if payment is not then received em-powerfitness Limited reserves the right to cancel membership if payment is not received.

Access to the facility will be denied until said payment is received and if payment is not received, and cancellation occurs, the registration fee becomes applicable again on re-joining.

These arrears of fees must be paid by Credit or Debit card online using the Member Area.

Failure to meet direct debit fee – In the event of the failure to pay the monthly direct debit fee, you will first be notified that your membership has been temporarily stopped until the balance is paid.

 

Opening Hours

The facility reserves the right to vary the opening hours as considered necessary for the proper operation of the centre.

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Guests

Guests of members are welcome to use the facilities & services, by purchasing a 1 day gym pass online. 

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Safety & Hygiene

• Before using the fitness facilities, you should go through a basic introductory session with one of the members of staff, followed by further sessions (as necessary) to

• ensure that you understand the equipment and how to use this safely.

• It is necessary that all members and guests of the facility wear appropriate, clean attire and foot wear when using the gym.

• If you feel dizzy, faint, unwell or feel any unusual pain then you must stop exercising and inform a member of staff immediately.

• Members are asked in the interest of hygiene members must wipe down each piece of equipment after use.

• Studio users are advised to inform the instructor of any injuries, pains or concerns prior to the class starting.

• We will make every reasonable effort to make sure that our equipment and facilities are in a safe condition for you to use and enjoy.

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