Health & Fitness Waiver (non-regulated)

Helping people get (and stay) healthy is your top priority. Whether you’re a personal trainer, yoga instructor, fitness coach or anything in between, you want to make sure that you’re protected in case anything goes wrong. This nifty Health and Fitness Waiver is exactly what you need if you want to limit your liability. It also serves to alert program participants to things they need to be aware of, such as not exceeding their personal limits and keeping their workout space free of hazards. Simply add it to your website and ask participants to click accept, or email it to your clients for them to sign electronically and return, or go old school and ask them to sign a paper copy and you’re set! Clients and program participants will also want to know what their responsibilities are in terms of their own health and their environment. If you’re unsure of what you need in order to protect yourself and your biz, get in touch for a consultation with one of our friendly team we’ll help you get (and stay) legit. ! 

Description

As a health and fitness business owner, you do have certain duties and obligations. While this Health & Fitness Waiver template is a valuable tool to protect your business, it's not a guarantee against all circumstances. If you, as the business owner, display reckless behaviour or act negligently—like knowingly creating hazardous conditions or disregarding participant safety—the waiver may not provide complete protection. Courts tend to scrutinise such situations, and the waiver may not hold up against claims of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Therefore, it's crucial to be a responsible and attentive health and fitness business owner, as even the most comprehensive waiver may not fully safeguard against improper actions. 

If you have any doubts, it's always wise to consult with a legal expert to ensure the waiver aligns with local laws and covers all your unique health and fitness business needs. Let your health and fitness business flourish, but always with a strong focus on responsible and diligent practices! 

About the Template 

Created by lawyers and peer reviewed by other lawyers for quality assurance, this fill in the blanks template can be ready within 10 minutes or less, ready for you to copy and paste into your system.  

What’s included? 

Your template purchase includes: 

• Fill in the blanks Template in Word format  
• Template User Guide pdf – Handy hints on how to update your template 
• Single user licence to edit, use and reuse the template as often as you need for your business 
• BONUS: Future template updates 
• BONUS: Video Guide – This comprehensive video walkthrough is designed to guide you step-by-step through the template, providing clear instructions and assistance to help you successfully complete it with a few tips thrown in for good measure! 

Key Features

• Warranties about the participants medical fitness 
• Risk mitigation 
• Indemnification against injury and damage 
• The participants obligations 
• Terms for equipment if you provide equipment 
• Terms if you offer your programs online 
• Other bits and pieces to protect you 

For Who

This Health & Fitness Waiver is for health and fitness professionals such as yoga studios, pilates studios, gyms & fitness centres etc who want to ensure that their liability is limited in case things go south. We even have wording if you offer online programs! 

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT 
 
Purchasing our fill in your blanks templates for you to customise and ensure they suit you and your business needs, utilising our free resources or having a chat with us as part of a consultation doesn’t create a lawyer-client relationship between you and Foundd Legal (sorry!). It also doesn’t constitute legal advice. Please consult with a lawyer for any questions. 

We do offer templates for countries outside of Australia, you will see on the specific template page which country or countries the template is available for, just make your selection! Unfortunately at this time, we are only offering templates for the countries specified.  

Our templates are however customisable for countries outside of Australia, and whilst they are a good base and potentially save you money getting something created from scratch, it would be prudent to have a lawyer in your country to review the template especially if you have any questions. 
 
You get a single user licence and can re-use the templates you purchase as many times as you want for your own business needs! But keep in mind we’re a small business just like you, offering a service and we need more people like you to help us continue to grow - just like you!  So from the bottom of our humble hearts, thank you for making a legit purchase and not sharing!  Use of this Site and your purchase of any digital products or downloading of any free resources, are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Have more questions?  Read our FAQs 

FAQS

What is the Health and Fitness Waiver Template? 

Answer: The Health and Fitness Waiver Template is a ready-to-use legal document designed to protect health and fitness businesses by obtaining informed consent from their clients. It outlines the risks and responsibilities associated with participating in various fitness activities and services. 

What does the Health and Fitness Waiver Template include? 

Answer: The template covers essential components, including liability release, assumption of risk, and consent to participate in fitness activities. It also contains provisions for clients to acknowledge their understanding of the potential risks involved. 

Can I customise the Health and Fitness Waiver Template for my business? 

Answer: Absolutely! The template is fully customisable, allowing you to add your business name, logo, and specific details. You can tailor the document to align with your services and reflect your brand identity. 

Can the Health and Fitness Waiver Template be used for all types of health and fitness businesses? 

Answer: Yes, the template is versatile and suitable for a wide range of health and fitness businesses, including gyms, yoga studios, personal training services, dance schools, wellness retreats, and more. It is not suitable for regulated health professionals. 

How will the Health and Fitness Waiver Template benefit my business? 

Answer: The template offers a standardised and legally binding agreement that protects your business from potential liabilities related to injuries or accidents during fitness activities.  

Can I get support or assistance after purchasing the Health and Fitness Waiver Template? 

Answer: Yes, we offer customer support to address any questions or concerns you may have related to the template. Our team is here to assist you throughout the process.