Elevate Yourself GmbH

Thurgauerstrasse 107

8152 Opfikon

Switzerland

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Email: info@elevate-yourself.ch

Last updated: 10.03.2026

 

1. Acknowledgement of Risk

Participation in Pilates classes, workshops, private training sessions, and the use of Pilates equipment involves physical activity that carries inherent risks.These risks may include, but are not limited to:

• muscle strain or soreness

• joint injury

• falls or loss of balance

• equipment-related injury

• aggravation of pre-existing injuries or

• medical conditions.

 

By participating in any class, session, or activity at Elevate Yourself GmbH, you acknowledge and voluntarily accept these risks.

 

2. Health Declaration

By booking or attending classes, you confirm that:

• you are physically able to participate in exercise activities

• you do not suffer from any medical condition that prevents safe participation

• you are responsible for consulting a physician before starting a new exercise program if you have health concerns.

 

You agree to inform the instructor before class if you:

• have injuries or physical limitations

• are pregnant or recently postpartum

• have undergone recent surgery

• have any condition affecting your ability to exercise safely.

Participation despite medical limitations is undertaken at your own risk.

 

3. Pilates Equipment Use

Pilates classes may involve the use of specialized equipment including, but not limited to:

• reformers

• towers

• chairsr

• esistance springs and straps

• small props and accessories.

 

Improper use of such equipment may lead to injury.

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You agree to:

• follow all instructions provided by instructors

• use equipment only as demonstrated

• immediately inform the instructor if equipment appears unsafe.

 

4. Personal Responsibility

 

During TrainingYou are responsible for monitoring your own physical condition during classes.

 

You agree to:

• exercise within your personal limits

• stop immediately if you experience pain, dizziness, or discomfort

• follow the instructor’s guidance at all times.

 

Failure to follow instructions may increase the risk of injury.

 

5. Release of Liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, you release Elevate Yourself GmbH, its owners, instructors, employees, and contractors from liability for:

• injuries sustained during participation in classes

• accidents occurring on studio premises

• injuries resulting from the use of Pilates equipment

• injuries occurring during workshops or private sessions.

 

This limitation of liability does not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, which cannot be excluded under Swiss law.

 

6. Personal Belongings

 

Elevate Yourself GmbH is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings brought into the studio.Clients are responsible for securing their personal property.

 

7. Damage to Equipment or Facilities

 

Clients are responsible for any damage caused to studio equipment or facilities through misuse, negligence, or failure to follow instructor instructions.

 

8. Acceptance of Terms

 

By booking classes, purchasing services, or attending the studio, you confirm that:

• you have read and understood this Liability Waiver and Health Declaration

• you voluntarily accept the risks associated with physical exercise

• you agree to the terms stated above.