Terms and Conditions

Waiver and Release – You, on behalf or yourself and any dependent(s), represent and agree as follows: (a) that you understand that the use of The Club’s facilities, equipment, services, premises, and programs (including Outdoor Activities that take place off The Club’s premises) includes an inherent risk of injury to persons and property; (b) that you understand that the Club and its agents and/or employees do not control the areas in which any Outdoor Activities take place, or the public sidewalks and streets that you may traverse to get to and from the location(s) of the Outdoor Activities, (c) that you are in good physical condition and have no disabilities, diseases, illnesses or other conditions that could prevent you from exercising and using The Club’s facilities without injuring yourself or impairing your health; and (d) that you have consulted a physician concerning an exercise program that will not expose you to risk of injury or impairment to your health and that your physician has approved your contemplated activities at The Club. You understand that risk of injury includes, but is not limited to, injuries arising from or relating to the use by you or your dependent(s) or others of exercise equipment and machines, locker rooms, spa, tanning booths and other wet areas and other club facilities; injuries arising from or relating to participation by you or others in supervised or unsupervised activities or programs throughout The Club; injuries and medical disorders arising from or relating to the use of The Club’s facilities such as heart attack, stroke, death, heat stress, sprains, strains, broken bones, torn muscles, tendons, ligaments among others; accidental injuries (including those caused by you, those caused by other persons and those of a slip and fall nature) occurring anywhere in The Club, including lobbies, hallways, exercise areas, locker rooms, steam rooms, pool area, jacuzzi, sauna, and dressing rooms or activities associated with The Club which are carried on anywhere or while you are traveling to or from The Club; and injuries and medical disorders arising out of participation in Outdoor Activities, such as those arising out of weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, hail, sleet, and snow); pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic; uneven or hazardous terrain; allergic reaction to airborne allergens and pollution and/or any plants you may come into contact with; and the negligent or criminal activity of persons unconnected to the Club who may be present in locations in which the Outdoor Activities take place or traveling to and from any Outdoor Activities. If you have any special exercise requirements or limitations, you agree to disclose them to The Club before using The Club’s facilities or when seeking help in establishing or carrying on an exercise program. You hereby agree that all exercises and use of The Club’s facilities, equipment and services, programs and premises are undertaken by you at your sole risk. By your execution hereof, you hereby waive all claims which you or any of your dependents may have hereafter against The Club and/or its agents or employees, and do hereby release The Club and/or its agents and employees on your behalf and on behalf of any dependents, and agree to hold The Club and/or its agents and employees absolutely harmless from all claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, suits, or causes of action to persons or property, arising out of or in any way connected with you or your dependent’s use of the Club’s facilities, premises, equipment, services or programs, including those arising out of any active or passive negligent act or omission of The Club and/or its agents or employees. You do hereby further agree and do hereby, on behalf of yourself and any dependents, assume full responsibility for all risks of bodily injury, death or property damage due to any negligent act or omission of The Club and/or its agents and employees.

The Club reserves the right to take pictures and videos for marketing purposes that may include customers, clients, class participants, and instructors.  By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you are consenting to participate in photos and videos for marketing purposes and that The Club may take pictures or videos without advance notice.

By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this waiver and Release and fully understand it is a release of liability. You are waiving any right you may have to bring a legal Action to assert a claim against The Club and/or its agents and employees for any negligence of The Club and /or its agents or employees. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the District of Columbia, except to the extent preempted by federal law, and shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, agents, and representatives. Should any portion, or portions, of this agreement be found or declared unenforceable or void by any court or competent tribunal for any reason, the remaining portions shall be severable, and fully enforceable, as if no such finding of un-enforceability had issued. The parties hereto affirmatively state they have read this agreement or caused the same to be read by their duly authorized officers or representatives. It is with such knowledge and understanding of its terms that each party voluntarily causes this agreement to be executed by themselves of their duly authorized representatives. This agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party causing the agreement to be drafted. Should either party seek to enforce this agreement and prevail in whole or in part, such prevailing party shall be entitled to their or its reasonable attorneys’ fees and cost incurred therein from the other party.

I/We have received a copy of the Rules and Regulations and Club Etiquette the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference and which may be altered, amended or repealed by The Club from time to time. I/we agree to be bound by the said Rules and Regulations and Club Etiquette as they now exist and as they may be amended by The Club in its sole and absolute discretion.