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Studios at own risk
Hi!
As I recently had to give up my pole and move on to hoop after moving house, I’ve been trying to find a studio to do pole every so often. I found one close to where I work,however in their terms and conditions they clearly state that everything they offer is at your own risk,that even if accidents happen due to their own negligence,they are still not responsible. This can’t be normal,can it? I wouldn’t be able to trust their rigging or anything… -
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Well, technically speaking you are engaging in a risky sport when pole dancing, and should be made aware of those risks. If there are many people in class and only one instructor, they may not always be right there to spot you.
However, I’m sure you could always go in and talk with them about any particular passages you feel uncomfortable with. Having a conversation with them will also help you establish a connection, and get an understanding of how the studio runs and acts with people.
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Huh. I see why that bit about due to their own negligence is a little unsettling. My YMCA had a similar contract with that exact phrasing in it actually. It made me uncomfortable. So I went in o talk to them about it and I signed a new contract without that phrase. That being said I’m not sure how typical that situation is, and I’ve noticed that most studios in my areas are limited liability corporations. Not sure if that by default means that legally they are excused from their negligence. I agree that it’s best to go in and talk to them.
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Yes they all say that. That being said, don’t be afraid to grab your pole, pull as hard as you can and let go before getting on it. Also I recommend making sure the pole can handle some fast, heavy spins before doing any inverting.
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If it makes you uncomfortable, definitely talk to them. However, almost any liability contract ever will say that. Ours says that, and we are OCD about safety, spotting, and proper rigging. Human error is a thing that happens in any industry, and the business is protecting themselves. Talking to them about their rigging and safety practices should ease your mind.
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Liability waivers are an interesting animal. Many places use them and most are unenforceable. They are more of a intellectual exercise that makes you think a business isn’t liable for something when in fact they are.
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I own a studio and do have customers sign a liability waiver. Most are what’s referred to as “boilerplate, i.e. standard industry verbiage. As stated, for the studio owner they are very difficult, if not impossible, to uphold in a court of law. (Stupid!). Go ahead and sign, or go ahead and ask the studio in question to retract that clause before you sign. Odds are if it’s a reputable business it will all be moot anyway
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