DIY Online Fitness Liability Waiver

if you hold fitness courses, yoga classes
or personal training sessions ONLINE
– whether it’s a single drop-in class or a bunch of group classes –
don’t leave yourself without any legal protection.

 

you’ll want your clients to sign an online fitness liability waiver.

what is an online fitness liability waiver?

The Online Fitness Liability Waiver is a waiver specifically designed for ONLINE fitness classes or personal training sessions that you hold through Zoom or another online format. (It’s not for in-person classes.)

It’s a written waiver that’s your foundational level of legal protection – your first line of defense – that your client signs and gives back to you BEFORE they hop onto your online classes or personal training sessions to show they agree to your policies and understand your liability waiver.

Now, know that it’s not a contract which outlines the number of classes you have, how much they cost, what happens if the client doesn’t pay you or your refund policy. That’s an entirely different type of legal document altogether.

Rather, this is a simple liability waiver which lets your online fitness clients know that you’re not liable for how they’re moving their body, whether they’re using proper form, or for any injuries they may incur.

why do you need it?

From a PRACTICAL standpoint, every client needs to understand and agree to your waiver and be informed that they are assuming any risks that come with online workouts. You want them to know they are personally responsible for their own bodies and movement so they don’t get confused or injured and come after you if they get injured while working out.

This document protects you in 3 ways:

1. It stops you from worrying about having NOTHING legal in place…so you feel safe to hold your fitness classes or training sessions online.

2. It sets the ground rules around liability so your clients know where your liability ends and where their responsibility begins.

3. It creates boundaries and avoids confusion so nothing is ambiguous.

Know that the Online Fitness Liability Waiver does not get you completely off the hook as a fitness instructor, yoga teacher or personal trainer, of course! You still have to behave legally and ethically and safely.

You need to use reasonable care to make sure your exercises and instructions and asanas are safe, that any training you’re doing with any equipment is appropriately demonstrated, and that you use safety precautions, warnings, and efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy.

what’s included?

The DIY Online Fitness Liability Waiver Package includes:

  •  Online Fitness Liability Waiver Template – for you to download and complete

Heart Bullet Thorough – but simple to personalize for your business

Heart Bullet In plain English so it’s easy to understand

Heart Bullet Created with deep care and Legal Love™

  • Audio Guide – to walk you through the template. You fill in the blanks and it’s ready to use! In just 1 hour, you will learn:

Heart Bullet What it says and where to customize it

Heart Bullet How it protects you

Heart Bullet When to use it

This DIY package is designed to give you a legal template that you can customize on your own and use immediately on your site. Know that it won’t create an attorney-client relationship between us and it is not personalized legal advice, but it’s an easy way to get your Online Fitness Liability Waiver in place quickly…
with lots of Legal Love™!

can I really do it myself?

Yes, you can! Every DIY legal template is written in plain English and can be completed in 60 minutes or less.
Listen to the audio guide and follow along as I read the document aloud, and you’ll easily see where to fill in the blanks for your business.

the DIY investment?

 one payment of $197

Important Note:
Please note that these documents are legal templates to complete and personalize yourself. They do not create an attorney-client relationship and are not to be construed as legal advice. Always have a local attorney review any legal document that you use in your business to be sure they comply with your state and local laws. Lisa is licensed as an attorney in the State of Ohio.

“I want to be 100% proactive and I believe it makes me look more professional!”

My friends thought I was nuts for using a Waiver but I want to be proactive! Lisa prepared my Event Waiver together in 1 day. I love it and it’s making me feel very secure.

Lorna Sophocleous

Health Coach & Pilates Instructor

have questions?

Purchase a 30-Minute Power Hour with Lisa
to ask questions about the template
after you’ve completed it.
(Note that this does not include a legal review
of your document.)

want it done for you?

Don’t have time?
Apply here
to see if Lisa can help you
or can refer you to another attorney.