1. Credit Card Payments
The fees and charges quoted by Shapes for Women and/or stipulated to the Member do not include any interest or additional charges that may be applied by the cardholder’s bank arising from the use of a credit card for this transaction.
2. Debit Order Authorisation
The Member authorises Shapes for Women to issue payment instructions to their bank for collection against the Member’s nominated account (or any account to which it may be transferred), provided that such payments do not exceed the Member’s agreed obligations. If the Member’s account falls into arrears, Shapes for Women is authorised to debit the full arrears together with the next monthly instalment.
3. Member Declaration
The Member confirms that: The contract has been completed in full, All information provided is accurate and true.
4. Indemnity
The Member indemnifies Shapes for Women, its owners, shareholders, employees, agents, and representatives against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney-and-client legal fees) arising directly or indirectly from: Injury or death, Participation in exercise programs, Training (supervised or unsupervised), Use of equipment or facilities. This includes incidents that may be attributed to negligence.
5. Cooling-Off Period (Direct Marketing)
If the Member was approached through direct marketing, they may cancel the Membership within five (5) days of signing (excluding the day of signature, weekends, and public holidays).
Cancellation must be submitted in writing or another recordable form
Shapes for Women will refund payments within 15 days. No penalty applies, but a reasonable fee may be charged for services used during this period.
6. Refund Policy
Except as stated in clause 5, all joining fees are strictly non-refundable.
7. Fee Adjustments
After the initial fixed term, monthly fees may increase annually at the sole discretion of Shapes for Women.
8. Cancellation by Member
The Member may cancel the Agreement at any time by giving 20 business days’ written notice.
An early cancellation fee will apply, calculated as: Arrears + 1 calendar month notice + 30% of the remaining contract balance
Conditions:
Cancellation is only effective once all outstanding amounts are paid. Failure to pay may result in the cancellation request being declined. The Agreement will continue if cancellation is not properly completed. It is the Member’s responsibility to ensure notice is received
9. Automatic Renewal
Shapes for Women will notify the Member between 40 and 80 business days before the expiry of the fixed term.
Unless: The Member cancels at least 20 business days before expiry, or Agrees to renew
…the Agreement will automatically continue on a month-to-month basis, subject to any communicated changes.
10. Fitness Warranty
The Member confirms they are in a suitable mental and physical condition to safely use the club facilities.
11. Payment Obligations
The Member agrees to pay all amounts due regardless of usage, including in cases of: Injury, Ill health, Voluntary non-use. Exception: Hospitalisation or death.
12. Late Payments & Fees
Interest will be charged at prime rate + 2% per annum on overdue amounts. Interest is calculated from due date until payment is received
The Member is liable for all dishonoured payment fees (e.g. returned debits/cheques)
13. Access Restriction
Access to the club will be denied until all outstanding amounts, including: Arrears, Penalties, Interest, Legal costs
…have been paid in full.
14. No Inducement
The Member confirms they were not induced into this Agreement by any representations not contained within this document.
15. Member Responsibilities
The Member must notify Shapes for Women of any changes to:
Address
Contact details
Personal particulars
Banking details
Failure to do so may result in the Member being liable for tracing costs.
16. Breach of Agreement
Shapes for Women may cancel the Agreement after 20 business days’ notice if the Member fails to remedy a material breach.
17. Cession of Rights
Shapes for Women may transfer or assign its rights under this Agreement without notice. The Member remains bound by the Agreement.
18. Domicilium (Legal Notices)
All legal notices will be sent to the addresses provided by the parties. Notices sent by registered post will be deemed received within 7 days
19. Amendments
No changes to this Agreement will be valid unless: Made in writing, and Signed by all parties
Please view our website terms here: https://shapesforwomen.co.za/privacy-policy/
