Studio Rules

1. Class Booking & Payments

• Primetime Hours
• Monday–Friday: 7:00–10:00 AM, 12:00–1:00 PM, and 5:30–8:30 PM
• Weekends: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Booking Requirements
• All primetime classes must be booked and paid one month in advance.
• All bookings (primetime and non-primetime) must be made through the online booking platform.
• Non-primetime classes may be canceled with one week’s notice.
• Recurring Prime Time Policy (Important)
• If you choose a primetime slot, your credit card will be held on file.
• A recurring charge will be processed on the first of every month to maintain your slot.
• To cancel your primetime slot and stop charges, you must provide at least one month’s advance notice.
• If you find a replacement trainer for your slot, no advance notice is required, and the recurring charge can be transferred to the new trainer’s credit card.
• Rates & Charges
• All class rates are subject to change (updates sent via email).
• Use of space without a valid booking will result in a double charge. Repeated violations may lead to loss of booking privileges.
• All sessions—whether group classes, group personal training sessions, photographic rentals, or virtual of any kind—that take place in the facility are subject to a rental studio charge.
• No one is permitted to conduct a virtual session of any kind without scheduling a class in this facility.

2. Waivers & Liability

• All clients must complete and sign a waiver before participating in any class.
• Instructors are responsible for ensuring waivers are collected prior to class start.

3. Class Timing & Punctuality

• Each class is 50 minutes long, with a 10-minute transition period.
• Transition period rules:
• Trainers may use the first and last 5 minutes for setup and cleanup.
• The remaining 5 minutes are reserved for the next trainer.
• Classes must start and end on time.
• Any class that runs into another trainer’s session will result in a $25 penalty. Repeated violations may result in a review of membership status.

4. Substitute Instructors

• Trainers teaching during primetime hours are responsible for arranging a qualified substitute if they cannot attend.

5. Facility Access & Security

• Security cameras are in place for safety, auditing, and dispute resolution.
• The last trainer to leave must:
• Turn off all lights
• Lock the facility door
• Trainers may share front door codes with clients, but classroom codes and eKeys are not permitted to be shared with clients.
• Personal workouts of any kind are not permitted unless the teacher has officially rented out one of the two spaces.

6. Equipment Use & Cleanliness

• All equipment must be cleaned and returned after use.
• Small room requirements:
• Mats must be wiped down.
• Floor must be vacuumed.
• Failure to follow cleaning policies may result in a $25 penalty.

7. Professional Conduct

• Trainers must remain professional, respectful, and polite to clients, staff, and fellow trainers.
• Be mindful of space usage during classes.
• Professionalism is expected and enforced at all times.

8. Trainer–Client Interaction

• Always obtain client consent before physical contact.
• Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Complaints will be reviewed via security footage and may be escalated to authorities if necessary.

9. Incident & Complaint Reporting

• Report all concerns to info@independenttrainingspot.com.
• Include the following in your email:
• Your full name
• Name of the individual involved
• A detailed description (date, time, location) of the incident

10. Safety & Emergencies

• Dropping weights is strictly prohibited.
• In case of injury or emergency:
• Call 911 immediately.
• Document all incident details for reporting purposes.
• Additional concerns should be directed to info@independenttrainingspot.com.