Studio Hire Policies

1. Non paying members are allowed to use the changing room facilities ONLY outside of the room hired for the purposes of this agreement. The rest of the Club facilities are only available through the purchase of a Fitness First membership or guest pass.

2. The licensee agrees they are responsible for their own and participants Healthy and Safety by holding their own First Aid qualification, whilst occupying the premises and taking part in activity provided by the licensee. In the event of an accident, they agree to inform a member of staff and complete an accident report form.

3. The Licensee agrees to only use the facilities hired directed for his/her occupation only with due care, skill and ability. This License is personal to the Licensee and is not transferable without the express permission of the licensor and to be polite and courteous to Members/non members and staff at Fitness First.

4. The Licensee may appoint a suitably qualified and skilled instructor to substitute to act on behalf of their personal training business (a "Substitute") provided that, in any interactions with Members, the Substitute shall enter into direct undertakings on such terms as are agreed with the Licensor.

5. The Licensee will cause no intentional damage to the studio which he/she occupies or any part of the premises to which he/she has access and not remove any of the Licensor's fixtures, fittings, equipment, or furniture (if provided) from the premises without the Licensor's prior consent. At the Licensor's expense comply with any fire precautions notified by the Licensor.

6. The Licensee agrees to ensure the studio occupied by him/her is left in a safe, neat and tidy condition with all rubbish removed. The Licensee will cause no intentional damage to the studio which he/she occupies or any part of the premises to which he/she has access.

7. The Licensee agrees to comply with the reasonable requirements of Fitness First as to the internal layout of the room or rooms occupied by him/her to secure conformity with the general standards of the premises.

8. To notify the Licensor of any changes to the Licensee’s personal contact details.

9. Not to commence or permit any act which would make any insurance policy on the premises void or voidable or increase the premium. Not do anything which may cause nuisance or annoyance to the Licensor or to any other occupier of the premises or neighbouring premises and not use the property for any dangerous, noisy noxious or offensive trade business or occupation whatsoever. Nor for any illegal or immoral purpose, nor for residential purposes.

10. Not have candles or naked flames within the property or use adaptors or extension leads.

11. The Licensee will have insurance for public liability with cover of up to £5,000, usual public liability- trading risks and provide copies. If such insurance is deemed unsatisfactory, or proof that the insurance is in place cannot be provided within 7 days of request, the Licensor reserves the right to obtain the necessary insurance and recharge the Licensee accordingly and/or terminate the agreement with immediate effect. At the Licensee’s own expense, the Licensee shall insure or procure the insurance with a UK insurer of good repute for a minimum of £5 million for any one claim or series of claims arising from one event for public liability and for employers’ liability against all risks associated with the use of the Property.

12. Provide copies of relevant qualifications, PPL license and CRB at an Enhanced Disclosure (where applicable. Indemnify Fitness First Clubs in the event of any claim arising because of any injury incurred by participants in activities organised by the Licensee or his/her employees.

13. The Licensee shall endeavour to settle any customer complaint or query relating to the activities expeditiously and in a fair and reasonable manner and so as not to harm the goodwill or reputation of the Licensor or other traders operating within the premises. Fitness First will not be liable for any monies owed to any customers by the licensee.

14. To comply with all statutory regulations and requirements affecting the Licensee’s use of the premises, including but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and to comply with all fire regulations and directions relating to fire regulations made by the Licensor and following appropriate training to actively assist with all emergency procedures as they arise from time to time at the premises.

15. To immediately upon the occurrence of any damage to the premises or other property of any kind on it, or injury to any person on the premises in any way attributable to the exercise or purported exercise of the rights the Licensee must make good the same or pay to the Licensor or the person injured full compensation in money for such damage.

16. To endeavour to settle any Member’s complaint or query relating to service given by the Licensee pursuant to the rights quickly and in a fair and reasonable manner and so as not to harm the goodwill or reputation of the Licensor or any other personal trainers operating at the Premises. If there is any dispute between the Licensee and a member which cannot be resolved, then to submit to the final adjudication of the premises manager.

17. The licensee agrees they are responsible for their own and participants Healthy and Safety whilst occupying the premises and taking part in activity provided by licensee. In the event of an accident, they agree to inform a member of staff and complete an accident report form.