Terms & Conditions - AVANTI ATHLETICS

Terms of Service

Avanti Athletics Inc.

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to Avanti Athletics Inc. These Terms of Service apply when you use our studio, website, booking platform, memberships, classes, private sessions, workshops, events, digital content, or any other services offered by Avanti Athletics.

By creating an account, booking a class, purchasing a membership or package, attending a session, or clicking “I Agree,” you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

These Terms include a waiver of liability and assumption of risk. Please read them carefully.

1. About Avanti Athletics

Avanti Athletics Inc. is a boutique Pilates and movement studio located at:

Avanti Athletics Inc.
406 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia

Email: info@avantiathletics.com

Our services may include:

Reformer Pilates
Heated Mat Pilates
Clinical Pilates
Physiotherapist-led Pilates
Private and semi-private training
Introductory sessions
Workshops and events
Digital or virtual content
Wellness and recovery services
Use of Pilates reformers, equipment, and studio amenities

2. Assumption of Risk

Participation in Pilates, fitness, movement, wellness, and rehabilitation-related services involves physical activity and carries inherent risks.

These risks may include, but are not limited to:

Muscle soreness, strains, or tears
Sprains, fractures, or joint injuries
Slips, trips, or falls
Dizziness, fainting, or dehydration
Heat-related discomfort
Aggravation of existing injuries or medical conditions
Equipment-related injuries
Cardiovascular events
Serious injury, permanent disability, or death

By participating, you voluntarily accept and assume all risks associated with the services, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

3. Health and Medical Disclosure

You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically able to participate in our services.

You agree to:

Consult a physician or healthcare provider before participating where appropriate
Disclose any relevant injury, illness, pregnancy, surgery, physical limitation, or medical condition
Stop participating immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, discomfort, or unusual symptoms
Follow all instructor and studio safety directions

Except where services are provided by a licensed healthcare professional acting within their professional scope, Avanti Athletics does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All participants must sign waiver documentation prior to participation.

4. Waiver and Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive, release, and discharge Avanti Athletics Inc., including its directors, officers, employees, instructors, independent contractors, physiotherapists, representatives, insurers, landlords, affiliates, successors, and assigns, from any claims arising from:

Participation in classes or services
Use of the studio or equipment
Attendance at events or workshops
Use of our website, booking platform, or digital services
Personal injury, illness, property loss, or property damage
Negligence, occupiers liability, or breach of duty

You agree not to bring any claim against Avanti Athletics or the released parties for any loss, injury, damage, or expense connected to your participation or use of the services.

5. Personal Property

Avanti Athletics is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.

Please bring only what you need and keep valuables secure.

6. Accounts and Booking Platform

To book classes or purchase memberships, you may be required to create an account through our booking platform.

Avanti Athletics currently uses Stripe and Mariana Tek and related third-party providers for scheduling, memberships, payments, and account management.

You are responsible for:

Providing accurate account information
Keeping your login details secure
Maintaining a valid payment method
Reviewing class bookings, waitlist status, and cancellation deadlines

Third-party platforms may also have their own terms and privacy policies.

7. Memberships, Packages, and Payments

Avanti Athletics may offer memberships, class packages, private sessions, introductory offers, workshops, events, and promotional pricing.

By purchasing a recurring membership, you authorize Avanti Athletics and its payment processor to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until cancelled in accordance with our policies.

Unless required by law, all purchases are final and non-refundable, including:

Membership fees
Class packages
Introductory offers
Private sessions
Semi-private sessions
Workshops and events
Promotional offers

Unused classes, memberships, and packages have no cash value.

8. Cancellations, Waitlists, and No-Shows

Class cancellations, waitlists, no-shows, late arrivals, freezes, package expiries, and related fees are governed by Avanti Athletics’ current studio and membership policies.

By joining a waitlist, you authorize Avanti Athletics to automatically add you to a class if a spot becomes available. Once added, standard cancellation rules apply.

Late cancellations or no-shows may result in loss of class credit and/or additional fees.

9. Studio Rules and Etiquette

For everyone’s safety and comfort, you agree to follow all studio rules, posted policies, and instructor directions.

Avanti Athletics may require:

Grip socks for certain classes
Timely arrival before class begins
Proper use of reformers and equipment
Respectful behaviour toward staff, instructors, and other clients
Compliance with hygiene and safety standards

We reserve the right to refuse service, remove a participant, suspend an account, or cancel a membership where behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, abusive, discriminatory, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate.

10. Respectful Conduct

Avanti Athletics is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Harassment, bullying, intimidation, discrimination, racism, hate speech, violence, or threatening conduct will not be tolerated.

11. Photo, Video, and Media Consent

Photos, videos, audio recordings, or other media may occasionally be captured in the studio, during classes, or at events.

Unless you notify us in writing that you do not wish to be included, you grant Avanti Athletics permission to use your image, likeness, voice, and appearance for:

Website content
Social media
Marketing materials
Advertising
Educational content
Promotional campaigns

No compensation will be payable for this use.

Avanti Athletics will make reasonable efforts to honour written requests not to appear in identifiable promotional content.

12. Privacy

Avanti Athletics collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act.

We may collect and use personal information to:

Create and manage your account
Process payments
Book classes and appointments
Communicate with you
Maintain safety and incident records
Improve our services
Send operational or marketing communications

Your use of our services is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

13. Electronic Communications

By using our services, you consent to receive electronic communications from Avanti Athletics, including:

Booking confirmations
Class reminders
Membership notices
Billing notices
Account updates
Studio announcements
Promotional communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. Transactional or service-related messages may still be sent where required for your account or bookings.

14. Intellectual Property

All Avanti Athletics branding, logos, names, photographs, videos, class materials, website content, graphics, text, and other materials are owned by Avanti Athletics or its licensors.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, publish, or use our materials without prior written consent.

15. Promotions, Discounts, and Offers

Avanti Athletics may offer promotional pricing, discounts, coupons, introductory offers, or special packages.

All offers are subject to eligibility, availability, expiry dates, and any additional terms stated at the time of offer.

Promotions have no cash value and cannot be combined unless expressly permitted.

16. Changes to Services or Terms

Avanti Athletics may update pricing, schedules, instructors, class formats, operating hours, services, policies, or these Terms from time to time.

Your continued use of the services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

17. Limitation of Liability

If any part of the waiver or release is found unenforceable, Avanti Athletics’ maximum liability will not exceed the greater of:

The amount paid by you to Avanti Athletics in the six months before the event giving rise to the claim; or
$500.00.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Any dispute will be addressed in the courts of British Columbia, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any posted studio policies, membership policies, privacy policy, and supplemental terms, form the entire agreement between you and Avanti Athletics.

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining sections will continue to apply.

20. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms may be directed to: