Privacy Policy
Nest Mildura provides Pilates sessions taught by the best independent teachers. Nest Mildura also provides the space for independent teachers and therapists to provide services such as Pilates, Myotherapy, workshops and treatments. All payments for these services are accepted by Nest Mildura on behalf of the teacher or therapist.Nest Mildura reserves the right to cancel, change or vary classes, teachers, workshops or teacher training programs. While we endeavour to give you as much notice as we can, this may not always be possible. Please check live timetables for up-to-date information on all classes and events.Online Bookings
You are welcome to pre-book online for all of our classes, and this is highly recommended at peak times. If you are unable to attend you must cancel online. Failure to cancel or “no-show” will result in you being charged for the pre-booked class.Memberships
For all membership enquiries, pass suspensions and cancellations, please email us at hello@nestmildura.com.auOne week notice is required to cancel, after minimum contract period is complete.Minimum contract period for Monthly Membership is 3 months (3 debits). At the end of the minimum contract number, the membership will continue on a monthly basis unless you notify us by email with minimum one week notice of your intent to discontinue membership.Suspensions
If you are on an Auto-Membership, you are welcome to hold or suspend your pass for holiday or business travel, or if you are unable to practice due to serious illness or injury.One week notice in writing prior to the suspension date is required. Pass suspensions cannot be applied retroactively. Minimum suspension period for all passes is 7 days. Maximum suspension period is 14 days per 3 months membership period, a total of 56 days per year. Please note that we do not allow suspended memberships to be cancelled. One billing period must be completed after suspension and prior to cancelling membership.Passes
All passes are non-refundable, non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for any other pass. Passes purchased online will activate upon your first visit.Private Pilates Classes
For all private classes we have a strict 24 hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel via email or change your appointment within 24 hours, or if you do not attend your session, you will be charged the full fee. The booking confirmation and appointment reminder emails you receive are the date and time for which you will be charged.Waiver
By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, I hereby agree that the following terms and conditions and undertakings apply to the Pilates Exercises (“Pilates Exercises”) to be provided to me by Nest Mildura:I am participating voluntarily in classes, workshops or events offered by Nest Mildura.I have been examined by a licensed medical practitioner(“Practitioner”) within the past six months and have been found by such Practitioner to be able to perform all vigorous stretching and Pilates Exercises which I am to perform during my participation in the Pilates class, workshop or event organised by Nest Mildura.I will faithfully follow all instructions given to me by Nest Mildura and their associated teachers, as to when, where, and how to perform and not to perform the Pilates Exercises and self treatment practices.I agree and acknowledge that participation in any Pilates Exercises or self Myotherapy treatment could constitute a risk of serious injury to myself, including permanent paralysis or death. I voluntarily and knowingly recognise, accept and assume this risk and warrant that I am physically fit and able to perform the Pilates Exercises without risking serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death. I acknowledge that neither Nest Mildura, associated teachers, staff or employees shall be nor be deemed to be responsible or liable (whether in contract of in tort or under any statute whatsoever), for any injury, illness or other mishap I sustain arising from or out of, or in any way directly or indirectly connected with the Pilates Exercises.I understand and acknowledge that I am to receive instruction in Pilates Exercises and theory only. Nest Mildura, associated teachers, staff or employees of Nest Mildura, are not liable for, nor are expected to provide any advice, training or medical assistance other than in the form of Pilates Exercises and group level Myotherapy support.I indemnify and will at all times hereafter well and sufficiently indemnify and keep fully indemnified Nest Mildura, associated teachers,staff or employees of Nest Mildura from and against all actions, suits, causes of action, proceedings, claims, costs and expenses whatsoever which may be taken or made against Nest Mildura, associated teachers, staff or employees of Nest Mildura or incurred or become payable by Nest Mildura, associated teachers, staff or employees of Nest Mildura in connection with or arising out of any such injury, illness or mishap to me.The fee paid by me for participation in Nest Mildura’s classes, workshops or events is non-refundable. Nest Mildura in their sole discretion may grant refunds to me without prejudicing any of their rights.Nest Mildura reserves the right to cancel any event, in which case a full refund will be granted.I indemnify Nest Mildura associated teachers, staff or employees of Nest Mildura against any loss or damage of my personal belongings that may arise through my attending this event, class or workshop.I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents.I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.
Website
When using our website, you agree to:Seek our written permission if you would like to copy our content in any way, shape or form. By supplying us with material via digital or hard copy, you allow us unlimited, royalty free use of its content.Thoroughly read and comply with our Terms and Conditions set out within. Anyone infringing on the aforementioned terms could be excluded from the use of our website.Like most other websites, during the course of any visit to the Nest Mildura website, we use small files which are stored on your hard drive by our browser(“cookies”) to monitor your use of the website. Once you have closed your browser, we do not use the information these cookies collect.Privacy Policy
When submitting your personal data to us, you agree that any information we hold about you can be held on computer and/or paper files. You have the right, at any time, to request a copy of the information we hold about you. ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Pilates classes, exercise components and other services provided in connection with instruction (collectively, the “Pilates”and/or “Myotherapy”) undertaken while under the instruction of Tess Thompson or other contractors (“Instructor"), the undersigned (“I” or “Class Participant”) acknowledges, and agrees to the following terms:1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I acknowledge and agree that the Pilates is a recreational sport activity and may involve strenuous physical activity including, but not limited to, muscle strength and endurance training, cardiovascular conditioning and training and other various fitness activities. There are significant elements of risk in Pilates, as well as in any sports or exercise associated with the indoor or outdoor use of equipment incidental thereto. I acknowledge that the following describes some, BUT NOT ALL, of those risks: risks of personal injury, accidents and/or illness, including but not limited to sprains, torn muscles and/or ligaments, fractured or broken bones, eye damage, cuts, wounds, scrapes, abrasions and/or contusions, dehydration, oxygen shortage (anoxia), and/or exposure, head, neck, and/or spine injuries, allergic reaction, shock, paralysis or death. I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death.2. Express Assumption of Risk and Responsibility: I agree to assume responsibility for the risks identified herein and those risks not specifically identified. My participation in these Pilates is purely voluntary. No one is forcing me to participate. I elect to participate in spite of the risks.3. Representations 3.1. Prior to undertaking the Pilates, including engaging in any of the practical exercise components conducted by the Instructor, I affirm that I am in good physical condition and able to participate in exercise activities safely 3.2. I have disclosed or will disclose to the Instructor prior to the class commencing, any preexisting conditions that may place me at a higher risk of injury or inhibit my ability to participate in Pilates, including but not limited to injuries, pain or recent surgery, respiratory or heart conditions, or high blood pressure. 3.3. I verify that I am not pregnant, and I have not recently given birth; or, in the event that I am pregnant or have recently given birth, I have obtained and provided the Instructor with written permission by a Medical Practitioner to undertake exercise and disclosed this permission to the Instructor. A “Medical Practitioner” means a person legally qualified in medicine who is currently registered or licensed with the medical board of the country in which they practice medicine as a general practitioner (doctor), physician, surgeon or specialist. 3.4. I am not, and while participating in the Pilates will not be, under the influence of alcohol or drugs unless any such drugs are prescribed by a Medical Practitioner and taken in accordance with that practitioner’s advice. 3.5. I will notify the Instructor if I experience any pain throughout any part of the Pilates and will immediately stop participating in the Pilates if requested by the Instructor to do so. 3.6. I will notify the Instructor if I experience any pain throughout the Pilates and will immediately stop participating in the Pilates if requested by the Instructor to do so. 3.7. I acknowledge that recommendations or instruction provided by the Instructor may not be tailored for my particular skill or ability level and it is my responsibility to assess whether I am able or want to participate in all or part of a Pilates exercise or class. 3.8. I am solely responsible for ensuring that my physical environment is suitable for engaging in the Pilates.4. Release: In consideration of services or property provided, I, on behalf of myself, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY VOLUNTARILY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS Instructor, including their officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, and insurers (collectively “RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property in connection with the Pilates, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.5. Indemnification: I acknowledge that the Instructor has not given any warranties or indemnities relating to the Pilates, other than standard warranties and indemnities imposed by law. By signing below, I agree to defend, indemnify and hold RELEASEES harmless from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, expenses and costs (including reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys and other professionals) arising out of or resulting from any action by a third party against Instructor that is based on any act or omission by me and that results in: (i) personal injury (or death) or tangible or intangible property damage (including loss of use); or (ii) the violation of any statute, ordinance, or regulation.6. Authorization: Unless I notify the Instructor in writing otherwise, I hereby grant Instructor the irrevocable right and permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of me for quality assurance on websites, publications, promotional flyers, educational materials, derivative works, or for any other similar purpose without compensation to me. I understand and agree that such photographs and/or video recordings of me may be placed on the Internet. I waive the right to approve the final product. I agree that all such portraits, pictures, photographs, video and audio recordings, and any reproductions thereof, and all plates, negatives, recording tape and digital files are and shall remain the property of the Instructor.I hereby warrant that I am eighteen (18) years old or more and competent to contract in my own name and acknowledge that I have read this Assumption of Risk/Waiver of Liability/Indemnification Agreement and fully understand its terms.