Mission Fitness Cardiff
Terms & Conditions



Our Club Terms and Conditions

Our General Terms & Conditions

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions specific to the membership plan you have chosen and provided to you at the time of joining. Please note you must be over 18 years old to purchase a membership. 16/17 years old must obtain permission from their parent/guardian who agrees to pay us any amounts that are due on your behalf should you default. They also agree to be responsible for your behaviour and actions. We reserve the right to request proof of age and to refuse membership.

Membership

1. Your membership will begin on the day you join.

2. Your membership is personal to you. You must not allow anyone else to use your membership.

3. If Mission Fitness or the bank/building society makes a mistake with your direct debit payment you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your bank/building society.

4. You must bring a valid form of identity with you to validate your membership type if this is applicable.

5. Memberships are non refundable and cannot be transferred to another person under any circumstances. This is applicable for all memberships. Sharing a membership or block of classes will result in the immediate cancellation of the membership and no refund will be given.

6. Class bundle memberships and babies welcome bundle memberships will expire after 80 days and cannot be extended.

Fees

1. You must pay a monthly membership fee which will be determined by your chosen membership package.

2. Monthly instalments will be due on the 1st of the month, or the next available working day, by Direct Debit or Recurring Card Payment.

3. We may change the amount of your monthly payments. If we do, we will write to you at the address you have given us fourteen days before the changes take place.

4. Monthly fees are payable even if you do not use the club.

5. If a payment becomes unpaid, and we hold an alternative payment method for you, we will attempt to collect the outstanding balance.

6. No refunds are available for any Annual memberships paid in full options or block sessions.

Cancelling Your Membership

1. Memberships cannot be cancelled until the agreed contract length that you have entered into has expired and the last payment has been made. A contract may be cancelled once the final payment has been made, there is a 4-week minimum time period on monthly unlimited and off peak memberships.

2. Cancellation of your payment method does not represent cancellation of your membership. We reserve the right to charge any fees we incur from non-payments.

3. All cancellations are confirmed in writing, via email or letter.

4. You must assume, that if you have not received confirmation, your membership has not been cancelled.

Club Rules & Etiquette

1. You must comply with the club rules & etiquette which form part of this agreement.

2. We may change the club rules & etiquette at any time. We will post notice of any changes at the club and on our website.

3. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner at all times while on club premises. Any behaviour deemed inappropriate or disruptive may result in immediate suspension or termination of membership.

4.Smoking and the use of vapes is prohibited in all areas of the building.

Facilities

1. You are entitled to use the facilities available for your category of membership package. Using facilities outside your membership will result in membership being terminated and no refund.

2. You may have to pay additional charges to use certain other facilities/activities at the club. We can change these prices at any time.

3. Before using any exercise equipment, you must complete the online PAR-Q form and have a supervised induction session. We can refuse access to the club facilities if we consider your health may be adversely affected using such facilities.

4. The club may open/close earlier during public holiday periods. Facilities may also close for occasional special events. Notices will be displayed in the club in advance notifying customers of any changes. No refunds will be available for these periods.

5. We may change the clubs opening times or withdraw any of the facilities or classes at any time.

6. We may need to close a facility or part of it for repair/refurbishment on the grounds of health and safety or improving customer service. Fitness classes may also have to be cancelled due to unforeseen instructor unavailability.

In the above circumstances, we will use our best endeavour to:

6.1. Give as much notice as is reasonably practicable by displaying notices in the club.

7. Your membership does not give you priority over other users or guarantee the availability of facilities.

8. Mission Fitness management reserves the right to change the class schedule. Prior notice will be given in the club relating to cancellations or the introduction of new sessions.

9. Some promotions will not apply to existing members. Terms & Conditions will be specified for each promotion.

10. The club is not responsible for any damage or loss to the member’s property whilst on the premises, this includes in lockers/shelving.

11. Large bags/coats are not allowed on the gym floor or in the studio at any time.

12.  Showers are limited so please be mindful of others who may be waiting and they must be left in a respectful manner and clean.

13.Members must inform Mission Fitness of any changes to health to include pregnancy/injury/medication prior to using the facilities or joining a class.

14.While using facilities you accept responsibility for your state of health and physical condition, you should not take part in any physical activity that you may not be fit for. If you suffer any unusual symptoms when using the gym facilities or in a class you must immediately stop the activity and tell a member of staff.

15. When using the gym equipment please have respect for all kit. It must be used for the purpose it is designed. Any misuse of equipment that could result in damaged or injury to yourself or others can result in your membership being revoked.

16. Use the cleaning sprays and wipes that are clearly marked around the gym after using the equipment.

17. Due to noise and impact restrictions ball slams and tyre flips are strictly forbidden. When using barbells and dumbells place them back on the floor and do not drop from a height. We need to be respectful to all other business’s in the building and these actions can cause noise and vibration issues. Disregard for these points can result in your membership being revoked.

18. Bring your own training towel to the gym.

Membership Check in

1. You must check in at reception to gain access to the club facilities.

2. All members must have their photograph taken for identification purposes; this will be stored on the club’s database. This information will solely be used by the club and will not be released to any third parties.

Termination of Membership

1.The club reserves the right to suspend or terminate a membership for any violation of these terms and conditions or for any other reason deemed necessary by club management. ​

2. If you allow entry to any other member or share your membership then your membership will be immediately revoked and you may be liable for the other persons fees, you will not be entitled to any refund.

Babies and Children in club

1.Children under school age are welcome in specialist post-natal classes.  They must remain in their buggy or carseat at all times or in a designated safe area agreed by the instructor.  Toddlers must stay in the playpen and cannot wander around for their safety.

2.At no time can you use exercise equipment whilst holding a baby or toddler.

3.Teen fit is suitable for year 7 plus, parents must sign the PARQ before the child starts the class. 

4.If a childs behaviour is deemed unacceptable or dangerous for themselves and others they will not be allowed to join the class and no refund will be given.

Classes

1.Annual, monthly unlimited, off peak memberships and class pass memberships can book classes 9 days in advance.

2.Members must arrive five minutes before class.  If you turn up late or miss the warm up for safety reasons you may be refused entry to the class

3. Children school age and above are welcome to sit in the studio during the class with prior agreement from Mission Fitness but are not allowed to join in, move around and must keep noise to a minimum. 

4.Parents are responsible for cleaning any mess left from food/snacks left by the children.

5.Please note that when there is a bootcamp class running in the main gym the free weights and functional area will be given priority to the class.

What can I wear to the gym?

1.Trainers must be worn and suitable active wear.  Work wear, flip flops and bare chests are not permitted on the gym floor.

2.Please maintain personal hygiene and all times, clean workout wear and deodorant must be used.

3.Dirty trainers are not allowed in the gym.  You must wear indoor clean footwear at all times.

4.Please bring a workout towel and spray equipment after use, using the spray provided.

Cameras in the gym

1.We permit filming on the gym floor as long as it doesn’t have a conflict of interest with our inhouse PTs.

2.Any filming should be done with good etiquette and avoid other members and gym users being in the shots.

3.Filming at peak hours at the gym is not permitted as you cannot guarantee that other members are happy to be in the shots.

4.Please contact us about hiring the gym after hours for any private photo shoots.

5.We have CCTV cameras around the gym for member safety and security.

Parking

1.We provide 8 spaces at the rear of the carpark which are for member use, please only use these spaces when using the facilities.

2.Please do not park in any other spaces at the rear, you are allowed to park in any of the spaces at the front of the building excluding disabled unless you have a blue badge.

3.Cars are parked at the owners own risk, we do not accept liability for any loss or damage to vehicles or personal belongings.

Personal Training

1.Personal Training is available with any of the Mission Fitness Personal Trainers. You cannot bring your own trainer into the club if they are not a Mission Fitness recognised member of staff.

2.When booking Personal Trainers you are entering into a contract with the self employed trainer and not Mission Fitness. The trainer will discuss all obligations and no monies will be paid or controlled by Mission Fitness.

Unmanned Gym Hours

1.There will be hours within the week where the gym is open but there will be no staff on site. The gym will be monitored via Security 24 through CCTV. Gym access will be via a QR code madlock system with a valid membership.

2.Emergency call points will be visible around the gym which are linked directly to Security 24 in case of an accident.

3.During unmanned hours the showers will not be available.

4.Before using the gym during unmanned hours you must have completed the waiver to say you fully understand how to use the equipment and your responsibilities while using the equipment.

5.Anybody found abusing their membership during these times will have their membership revoked with immediate effect.

Health Commitment Statement

Our commitment to you

We will respect your personal decisions and allow you to make your own decisions about what activities you can carry out.

We will make every reasonable effort to make sure that our equipment and facilities are in a safe condition for you to use and enjoy.

We will take all reasonable steps to make sure that our Colleagues are qualified to the appropriate standards

If you tell us that you have a disability which puts you at a substantial disadvantage in accessing our equipment and facilities, we will consider what adjustments, if any, are reasonable for us to make.

Your commitment to us

You should not undertake activity beyond your own abilities. If you know or are concerned that you have a medical condition which might interfere with you undertaking activity safely before you use our equipment and facilities you should get advice from a relevant medical professional and follow that advice.

You should make yourself aware of any rules and instructions, including warning notices which you can find here or at your chosen facility. Activity carries its own risks and you should not carry out any activities which you have been told are not suitable for you.

You should ask an Everyone Active Colleague if there is any equipment which you are unsure how to use.

You should let us know immediately if you feel ill when using our equipment or facilities. Our Colleagues are not qualified medical professionals, but there will be a person available who has had first-aid training.

If you have a disability, you must follow any reasonable instructions to allow you to undertake activity safely.