Terms of service.

 

DANCE BODY FZ-LLC is registered company in the UAE with trade license number: 17000987

Payment

ONLINE: Please refer to the timetable for further details, all classes must be paid for online at time of booking (we do not allow 'unpaid' bookings), either on a pay-as-you-go rate or you can choose class passes.

Pricing Options

1. PAYG (adults): payment simply for the one class you wish to attend. 2. 5 Class pass (adult): payment in advance for 5 classes. This option expires 5 weeks after purchase. No refunds or transfers for any unused classes after the expiry date (use it or lose it). 3. 10 Class pass (adult): payment in advance for 04 fitness classes. This option expires 3 months after purchase. No refunds or transfers for any unused classes after the expiry date (use it or lose it).

Special Offers

INTRO OFFER: From time to time we may offer a free first class trial where our Booking & Cancellation Policy, and no-show fees apply. Once the free trial is completed, the customer may choose to buy a 5 or 10 class pass of their choice with a separate billing and activation date. Only one purchase of the offer allowed per customer, and the offer cannot be cancelled or refunded once purchased.

Customer Accounts

All members are required to manage their own accounts, including joining on-line or in person at the studio and filling in correctly all the required details, such as name, valid and current email address, correct phone number.

It is strongly recommended that you opt-in to auto-emails on your member account so that you receive notifications about bookings, especially if you gain a place after being on the waiting list. We will not credit payments to member accounts who have removed their email addresses and have chosen to not be alerted to their bookings, and subsequently missed their class. It is the members responsibility to be aware of and manage their bookings and adhere to our Booking and Cancellation Policy.

We do not allow multiple bookings for the same class under one person's account. Account holders are not permitted to share their account or membership with anyone else. For safeguarding, health&safety and insurance purposes we must have a record for each person that attends classes with their own account so that we ensure we have correct health information for each individual and emergency contact information. Parents are not permitted to book their children under their own accounts, but must create an individual account for each child.

Liability Waiver:

By accepting these terms and conditions, I do hereby declare to be physically sound and not suffering from any condition, impairment, disease or other illness (other than those declared above) that would prevent my participation in class. I acknowledge that I have either had a physical examination and have been given my doctors permission to participate, or that I have decided to participate without the approval of my doctor and do hereby assume all responsibility for my participation in class.

Group exercise classes at DANCE BODY DXB may involve strenuous physical activity, including but not limited to, interval training, muscular strength, endurance training, cardiovascular conditioning and aerobic training. Enrolment and participation in the class is voluntary and is in no way mandated by DANCE BODY DXB FZ-LLC. This form has been completed with honest answers to the best of my knowledge. If there is any change to my health (including pregnancy) in the future, then I shall inform DANCE BODY FZ-LLC immediately and complete a new questionnaire with the details and seek further advice from a health professional and potentially cease attending classes where necessary. Participation in the class therefore is on my understanding that if any injuries occur as a result of my attendance, DANCE BODY DXB and its instructors are released from any liability now or in the future for any injuries or conditions that may be obtained from my participation.

I agree to respect the facilities, equipment and classes provided by DANCE BODY DXB and follow directions from the staff and instructors at all times and to not deviate from the teaching instructions given. I understand that if any damage is caused to equipment or the premises due to not following staff or instructors directions, then I may be held liable for any costs for repair or replacement. I agree to not film or video without permission from the instructor and shall only do so during allotted times in the class to respect other participants privacy. I understand that chewing gum and food is not permitted inside the studios, and I will dispose of all rubbish in the bins provided. I understand that DANCE BODY DXB FZ-LLC are not liable for any lost or damaged personal possessions.​

If I am bringing children to the studio whilst I participate in classes, I understand that they must stay in the reception area only and must be well behaved and not disruptive to other members or staff during the classes. I understand that any children are my own responsibility only and DANCE BODY DXB FZ-LLC and it’s staff/instructors are not liable for their behaviour or safety. I understand that DANCE BODY DXB and it’s staff/instructors reserve the right to ask any disruptive or poorly behaved children to leave the premises.

I have read, understood and agree to the Booking & Cancellation Policy, Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy for DANCE BODY DXB (displayed on our website).

General Terms & Conditions

  • You must include a current and valid email address on your account. Please advise us if your email address or home address changes, and if your surname changes through marriage. DANCE BODY DXB reserves the right to store your card details on your member account, and you authorise DANCE BODY DXB to take payment for any 'unpaid' class bookings. If you do not wish payment to be automatically taken for 'unpaid' bookings, then please cancel your space instead as it is against our booking policy to have 'unpaid' class reservations on member accounts. Every credit/debit card number entered is encrypted and kept in a secure format offsite, adhering to the industry’s most stringent PCI standards.

  • Any under 16 year olds must have an account created and operated by a parent or carer and must be accompanied by an adult to any adult classes they attend. Exceptions to this are for specific children's classes as the instructor will be DBS checked. Parents may stay on site if they wish, but we ask if they could remain in the reception area for the duration of the class. Parents must not book children into classes under their own name, but must create a separate booking account for each child.

  • DANCE BODY DXB reserves the right to refuse entry to any members who turn up late to class and miss the warm-up. This is for members Health & Safety, to respect other members who have arrived on time and not disrupt the flow of the class. Members must stay for the full duration of the class so that they are safely cooled-down at the end. If a member is unwell or needs to leave early, they must speak to a member of the DANCE BODY DXB team who will advise on next steps, and record the member leaving early from class in the studio's Incident Book.

  • Members are expected to wear appropriate clothing for working out in classes, especially the correct footwear (trainers or sports shoes). Items such as jeans and flip-flops or clothing that could catch on equipment are not acceptable items of apparel, as they could pose a health and safety risk. Instructors and the DANCE BODY DXB Team have the discretionary power to ask members wearing inappropriate clothing or footwear to leave the studio.

  • Opening hours, access, and the timetable are subject to change.

  • DANCE BODY DXB does not offer refunds for PAYG class bookings, class passes or membership fees. All pricing options remain available on customers accounts to use as credit on their accounts, subject to any expiry dates (use it or lose it).

  • If a member has a purchased class pass or membership and they have a medical reason they are unable to attend classes, they MUST inform us in writing, together with a letter from a doctor/nurse/health practitioner BEFORE the expiry date of their pricing option. DANCE BODY DXB retains the right to normally not apply an extended expiry to a pricing option, however will consider each request for extension due to medical reasons on a case-by case basis.

  • If you make a payment using someone else’s bank account or credit/debit card, please ensure that you have their permission to do so.

  • Abuse of membership - for example, repeated non-attendance to booked classes and failure to pay the fine, deliberate damage to or misuse of equipment, physical or verbal abuse of DANCE BODY DXB staff, abuse or sharing of membership accounts, and conduct that is commercially detrimental to DANCE BODY DXB will result in the immediate termination of membership. No refunds will be given, and any outstanding fees, repair costs and legal fees will be charged to the offending member.

  • Memberships/payment options cannot be transferred to or shared with another person.

  • We do not allow people to share accounts or memberships due to insurance purposes and safeguarding policies. The person attending the class must be the person listed on the account and booking. If a person impersonates another member to use someone elses membership or account in this way they shall be asked to leave the premises and may be banned from DANCE BODY DXB.

  • We reserve the right to cancel or suspend your membership if at any time: 1. You seriously or repeatedly break these terms and conditions of use, or your membership agreement. 2. You or your guests use rude or abusive language or violent behaviour, or if your behaviour puts other class members or our staff at risk of harm or affects their interests in any way.

  • If we terminate or cancel your membership for any of the reasons listed here, we will not refund any prepaid PAYG, class pass or membership payments that you have made.

  • We are not legally obliged to compensate you for any service, facility or item of equipment that is unavailable for reasons of health and safety, or any class that is cancelled for reasons beyond our control.

  • We will not compensate you for loss, damage or personal injury where no negligence on our part can be proven.

  • From time to time, we may take photographs and videos of classes in the studio for marketing purposes on (including but not limited to) leaflets, the website, newsletters and on social media platforms. By booking and attending classes at DANCE BODY DXB, you consent to these images being collected, however members must inform DANCE BODY DXB in writing if they wish to opt-out.

Website General Terms & Conditions

  • DANCE BODY DXB invites you to visit its website. Access to and use of the site is subject to the terms and conditions outlined herein and all applicable laws. DANCE BODY DXB reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions from time to time by updating this notice. This is an offer made by DANCE BODY DXB to you, under which you are invited to browse, peruse and interact with our website for your own personal edification, guidance, information and communication with DANCE BODY DXB.

  • This offer is expressly conditional on your acceptance of these terms and conditions. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between you and DANCE BODY DXB concerning access to the DANCE BODY DXB, and takes precedence over all such existing communications and/or agreements.

  • You acknowledge that, whilst every effort is made to ensure that all information contained in the DANCE BODY DXB website is accurate and up-to-date, DANCE BODY DXB makes no warranty as to its accuracy, and you accept that any and all use of information contained on the DANCE BODY DXB website is at your own risk.

  • DANCE BODY DXB shall not be liable for any direct or consequential loss arising from your access to and/or use of or inability to access and/or use the DANCE BODY DXB website or any erroneous or omitted information contained on the DANCE BODY DXB website.

  • You accept that the entire content of the DANCE BODY DXB website is protected by copyright and that DANCE BODY DXB is either the proprietor or licensee of all copyright in the material contained therein.

  • DANCE BODY DXB eserves all its rights as copyright proprietor of the DANCE BODY DXB website and prohibits without limitation downloading, distribution, exhibition, copying, adaptation, reposting, modification of and dealing in any copyright material contained therein, save as expressly provided herein without the express written authorisation of DANCE BODY DXB.

  • You are advised that all communications made via the DANCE BODY DXB website and/or email, including but not limited to competition entries, is strictly on a non-confidential basis and you hereby grant to DANCE BODY DXB an exclusive perpetual license to use the content of any such communication for any purposes whatsoever.

  • You acknowledge that DANCE BODY DXB reserves all its rights as proprietor of all its trademarks and logos.

  • You are advised that any and all images of people and/or places and/or events exhibited on the website are lawfully used by DANCE BODY DXB and that any misuse of these images by you is prohibited. You are further reminded that any such misuse of images may be a violation of copyright law, trade mark law, rights of privacy, publicity and personality, laws of defamation and/or obscenity, communications regulations and other legal provisions.

  • DANCE BODY DXB reminds you that they police and enforce their rights vigorously to the maximum extent available under the UAE law.