Online Coaching Terms + Conditions
MINIMUM COMMITMENT
Online coaching services provided by FitNix are specifically designed for each individual and their goals.
You will be required to pay an initial $350.00AUD Start-up fee prior to your commencement with FitNix. You are required to complete a minimum 12-Week commitment. If you choose to cancel during this period, you will be required to pay the minimum commitment.
After the 12-week period, all services will continue on a weekly basis unless otherwise discussed prior.
PAYMENT
You will be required to pay for your services via Stripe, Direct Debit or PayPal.
You will receive a payment link for your selected services, containing the agreed-upon price. By clicking the payment link and completing your initial installment, you’re confirming your acceptance of the specified price.
Your coaching service fee will be debited from your account weekly. Please note that a 2.9% surcharge + $0.30 transaction fee may apply.
You agree to the weekly payment frequency and confirm that you will always have sufficient funds in your bank account to cover your service fee. If you have insufficient funds on a reoccurring basis, it may result in the termination of current & future services.
We may at any time, at our discretion, adjust the cost of your online coaching at the end of your minimum commitment period. If this is to occur, we are required to provide you at least 14 days’ notice in writing to your nominated email address. This will come into effect in your next payment following the end of the notice period
CANCELLATION
If you choose to cancel your services during the minimum commitment period, you will be required to pay out your remaining balance.
Following the minimum commitment period, FitNix requires 2 Weeks notice to cancel your online coaching service. This is to be provided in writing to info@fitnix.com.au
FitNix is understanding of exacerbating circumstances and has the authority to waive cancellation fees under suitable circumstances.
PAUSE PERIODS
FitNix is understanding of personal commitments and holidays. Therefore, you are able to request a pause period of your online coaching service.
A pause period of 4 weeks is approved over a yearly period. You will be required to give 7 days’ notice to this pause. This is to be provided in writing to info@fitnix.com.au
CHECK-INS
Consistent check-ins serve as a pivotal component of your coaching journey with FitNix. You are responsible for ensuring that your check-in is completed every week/fortnight/month on the allocated check-in day and time. You understand that if check-ins aren’t completed by the deadline, you may have to wait until the following day/week to receive a response depending on when the check-in was completed and the available time FitNix has to complete late check-ins.
PRE-HEALTH REQUISITES
You are required to complete a pre-exercise screening for the disclosure of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability.
During your time with FitNix, you understand that you will be undertaking lifts and physical activities that provide risks including heart stress and musculoskeletal injuries.
FitNix will provide techniques, advice, and instructions as to how to complete physical activities.
You understand that you have the responsibility to adhere to any advice given by FitNix. You agree that you will not hold FitNix liable for any injuries or medical conditions that may occur during your training or outside of your training.
Additionally, you acknowledge and agree that a doctor’s referral may be required to commence or resume training if a change in your condition and/or physical health has occurred.
If the above is to occur, you are to inform FitNix immediately.
NUTRITION
You must provide FitNix with any dietary requirements before receiving any nutrition advice, however, it is solely the responsibility of yourself to ensure you are not eating foods that you are allergic, intolerant or unable to eat for any other medical reason.
FitNix will help align your goals with your body composition and nutritional needs. Further information surrounding your nutrition and well-being should be sought from a medical professional such as a registered dietician and/or general practitioner and is solely your responsibility to seek.
WELLBEING
You understand that FitNix is not an accredited psychologist and is not able to assume the role of a professional medical practitioner. Coaching services with FitNix will include general mindset improvement activities.
It is extremely important to advise FitNix truthfully regarding stress levels and mental health throughout coaching, as these can have a detrimental impact to your health, especially if FitNix has you in a calorie deficit. FitNix will accommodate your needs by tweaking your training program and macro intake.
FitNix encourages you to access professional help for mental health and wellbeing and highly recommends this to all clients, as the journey to optimal health involves becoming strong, both physically and mentally.
LIABILITY
By signing up to FitNix and/or attending classes, events, activities and other programs, and/or using the gym facilities and equipment, you hereby acknowledge and agree that there are certain inherent risks and dangers of strenuous nature within your training programs.
You understand and agree that you are strongly recommended to consult a doctor prior to commencing a new training and nutrition regime.
You understand and agree that you are voluntarily choosing to participate in an intense physical exercise program. You are aware that such intense physical exercise holds the possibility of adverse physiological occurrences including, but not limited to, abnormal blood pressure, fainting, heart attack or death.
You agree to not hold FitNix, its instructors, members or employees liable for any injury that you may incur throughout your program. You agree that you are solely responsible for any costs or damages that you may incur.
You understand that results are not guaranteed, and it is solely your responsibility to ensure you are following the guidance of your program to assist in achieving results.
COMMUNICATION
FitNix expects that you will respond to them in a timely manner. You are expected to be timely and polite.
FitNix will not tolerate abusive or derogatory comments towards the Coach and/or the Coaching clientele on social media or any other media outlets.
You understand that any use of the above will result in termination of your coaching agreement with no refunds.
You agree not to promote violence, humiliate, threaten, harass, discriminate, or anything in this nature on social media and/or towards your Coach and other clients.
EXPECTATIONS
FitNix expects you to take your training sessions seriously and display a high degree of caution and safety when performing exercises.
If you are unable to attend a check-in call, please ensure you are notifying FitNix within a timely manner and that you adhere to the clauses outlined in this agreement.
If you choose not to follow the above, FitNix has the right to stop engaging services with you immediately.
Whilst FitNix will be there to support you, it is your sole responsibility to ensure you are completing your program to achieve maximum results.
PHOTOS + VIDEO RELEASE
FitNix may use videos and/or photos of the client on their social media pages to market FitNix and promote services.
At any time, the client may advise FitNix that they feel uncomfortable with the sharing of their photos and/or videos. FitNix will be understanding of this choice.
FitNix does not supply compensation for posts.
PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
If you are provided or purchase a product/ service including but not limited to e-books, meals plans, nutrition guides, spreadsheets, app guides, etc you understand that you are not permitted to copy or distribute it.
If you have been found to do so, your entitlement to our services will be instantly removed.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP
You understand that you cannot copy, publish or reproduce any intellectual property inclusive but not limited to the Business logo and trademarks, the website, products, e-books or any other resource provided to you by us.
DEFAMATION
You understand that you are solely responsible for your progress with FitNix. You agree to listen to advice provided by FitNix.
You agree that you will not defame FitNix if you do not receive your expected results. You understand that achieving your results is solely your responsibility.
EMAIL MARKETING
Upon signing up for online coaching services, you hereby consent to being added to the email mailing list of FitNix. You acknowledge that you may receive promotional and informational emails from FitNix, and may opt-out of the mailing list at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in the emails.
FitNix agrees to protect the privacy of your personal information and will not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
QUALIFICATIONS
You understand that FitNix education is as follows-
Bachelor of Biological Science
Bachelor of Health Science
Sports Nutritionist ISSN CNS
Masters Certificate in Female Fitness Programming
Certificate IV Fitness Personal Trainer
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
By signing this agreement,
I acknowledge and agree to the non-refundable sign-up fee prior to commencing services.
I acknowledge and understand the minimal contractual term and cancellations processes pertaining to this period.
I acknowledge the cancellation periods and billing processes involved in Online Coaching, inclusive of additional and reoccurring surcharges.
I agree to uphold this financial commitment to FitNix.
I acknowledge and agree to the notice period and timeframes in relation to Pause Periods in Online Coaching Services.
I acknowledge and agree to the terms relating to late check-ins.
I acknowledge that actions taken regarding my training nutrition are entirely my responsibility and liability does not fall to FitNix.
I acknowledge that as a prerequisite I have provided FitNix with all the required and necessary medical information for my safety and overall well-being whilst undertaking the coaching service.
I acknowledge that I will listen and be truthful about how I am feeling and overall well-being whilst on the coaching service.
I acknowledge that FitNix will do everything reasonable to keep me accountable to my goals, however, I am solely responsible for this duty.
At any time during this coaching agreement, it is the sole responsibility of myself to have general check-ups with my practitioners and health services and give any feedback to FitNix about how I am presenting.
I acknowledge that I will provide FitNix with any dietary requirements/allergies regarding my nutrition and it is solely my responsibility to ensure I am not eating foods that I am allergic, intolerant or unable to eat for any other medical reason.
I acknowledge and understand the photo and video release conditions and will advise FitNix if I do not want my photos and/or videos to be displayed for marketing.
I acknowledge and agree to be added to the email mailing list of FitNix and to receive promotional and informational emails. I understand that I may opt-out of the mailing list at any time by following the unsubscribe link.