Regular physical activity is enjoyable and healthy, and for most people safe. However, some individuals may have health-related risks that might require hem to check with their physician before starting an exercise program. Carefully read and answer the following questions. All information will be kept confidential.

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Payment Policy

Specialty classes will be prepaid and payment is due at the time of initial appointment. Check, cash, or credit cards are accepted forms of payment, either on the website or in the Recreation Center administrative offices. Make checks payable to Rice University. Paying a specialty class instructor directly is strictly prohibited; all membership privileges to the Gibbs Recreation Center will be terminated if this is violated.

Session Duration

All classes are 60 minutes in length. Duration might vary depending on the specialty class you signed up. Please check your specialty class description for session duration.

Risk Factor Notice

Participants must be cleared of any risk factors associated with physical activity prior to meeting with a specialty class instructor. If a participant is identified as high risk, the participant must provide the specialty class instructor with a signed physician's medical release form stating that the participant has been cleared to engage in sessions.

Training Facility

The Gibbs Recreation Center and Rice University will be the training facility for specialty classes during the time of appointment. Specialty class instructors are not allowed to train under other conditions or circumstances.

Refund Policy

Specialty classes are non-refundable.

Transfer Policy

All specialty classes are non-transferable. All classes must be paid in full and submitted to the Gibbs Recreation Center Administrative Office.

Late Policy

Specialty classes clients are responsible for arriving in a timely manner to their scheduled session. The recovery practitioner is required by policy to wait 15 minutes beyond the scheduled start time before the lesson is forfeited. If a client's session begins late due to the client's late arrival, the instructor continues with the session and ends at the scheduled time.

Cancellation Policy

Except in the event of an emergency, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for the cancellation of a specialty class. Failure to cancel within 24 hours or failure to show up for a session will result in a forfeit of the session. Exceptions will only be made in the case of a medical emergency accompanied by a doctor's note. If there should be a discrepancy, the decision will be determined by the Assistant Director of Fitness Programs. Specialty classes clients should contact their instructor directly should they need to cancel. If a participant is unable to reach their instructor, they may contact the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, Dr. Anatolia Vick-Kregel, av82@rice.edu or Andrew Wright, aw112@rice.edu.

desire to participate in the activities and programs of the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center (the "Activities") and, in consideration of being allowed to participate in the Activities and to use the machinery and equipment of the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center (the "Facilities"), I do hereby acknowledge and agree as follows.

1. I am fully informed and aware that my participation in the Activities and use of the Facilities involve certain risks, including, but not limited to, property damage and loss, bodily injury, illness and even death. I fully assume any and all risks.

2. I am in sufficient physical and mental health to participate in the Activities and to use to Facilities. I have medical insurance coverage appropriate for my participation in the Activities and use of the facilities, and I have provided medical insurance and emergency contact information below my signature on this agreement. I understand that Rice University shall not provide any insurance for me in connection with my participation in the Activities or use of the Facilities.

3. I fully and forever release, waive and discharge, and covenant not to sue Rice University (including but not limited to, its trustees, faculty, staff, students, agents, and representatives), from and for any and all demands, claims, actions, suits, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, court costs and attorneys' fees), from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, property damage or loss, bodily injury, illness, or death) directly or indirectly arising in connection with my participation in the Activities or use of the Facilities, whether or not foreseen or contributed to by the negligent acts or omissions of Rice University or others.

4. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements, regarding this subject matter. The Agreement (i) may not be amended, by course of conduct or otherwise, and (ii) may not be assigned, in whole or part, except in writing duly executed by Rice University. This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to any conflicts or choice of law principles, and shall be as broad and inclusive as permitted by such laws. If any provision of this agreement is held unenforceable by a court, such unenforceability shall not affect and other provision, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such provision, to the extent of such unenforceability, had not been incorporated herein.

5. I (i) have read and fully understand this Agreement, (ii) intend that this agreement be legally binding upon and enforceable against me and my family, estate, heirs, and legal representatives, (iii) intend that this agreement benefit Rice University, (iv) confirm that I am at least 18 years of age, fully competent, and am entering into this Agreement voluntarily and of my own judgment.