UPTOWN DANCE & FITNESS COLLECTIVE
ADULT FITNESS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT, LIABILITY WAIVER + PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

UPTOWN DANCE & FITNESS COLLECTIVE
ADULT FITNESS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT, LIABILITY WAIVER + PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Welcome to Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective at Chase Park!
By registering for memberships, sessional classes, drop-ins, workshops, challenges, online content, video vault access, fitness programs, or events with Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:
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MEMBERSHIP + PRICING TERMS
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Unlimited Membership:
$99 Per Month
Membership includes access to eligible ongoing classes offered by Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective.
Memberships automatically renew every month on the same calendar day as your original sign-up date unless canceled.
Members may cancel at any time with no cancellation fees or long-term contracts.
Cancellation requests must be submitted via email before your next billing date to avoid future charges.
Cancellation requests should be sent to:
info@uptown.cwdezigns.com
No refunds will be issued for:
• Partial months
• Missed classes
• Unused memberships
• Late cancellations
• No-call/no-show absences
• Schedule conflicts
• Failure to attend booked classes
• Failure to use online content or memberships
• Dissatisfaction after participation has begun
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$1 TRIAL MEMBERSHIP TERMS
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Promotional offers may include:
7 Days for $1
At the end of the trial period, memberships automatically continue at the standard rate of $99/month unless canceled before the renewal date.
Only one promotional trial is permitted per participant unless otherwise approved.
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SESSIONAL CLASSES + DROP-IN POLICY
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Some evening classes and specialty programs may operate in sessional formats with specific start and end dates.
Morning and ongoing membership-based classes may continue year-round on a recurring schedule.
Sessional registrations reserve limited-capacity spots and therefore are non-refundable once the session has begun.
Drop-In Pricing:
$20 Per Class
Drop-in fees are non-refundable once a class reservation has been made.
Participants who fail to attend a reserved class without notice may still be charged and are not eligible for refunds, credits, transfers, or make-up classes.
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ONLINE CONTENT + VIDEO VAULT DISCLAIMER
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Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective may provide access to prerecorded workouts, livestream classes, fitness videos, challenge programs, instructional content, wellness materials, detox challenges, or online fitness resources including but not limited to:
• Video Vault Workouts
• At-Home Dance Fitness Videos
• 6 Week Challenges
• 42 Day Detox Programs
• Livestream Classes
• Digital Wellness Content
• Online Fitness Instruction
I understand that participating in fitness activities at home or without direct instructor supervision may involve additional risks.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for:
• Exercising within my personal physical limits
• Maintaining a safe workout environment
• Using proper form and judgment
• Stopping activity if pain, dizziness, or discomfort occurs
• Consulting a physician before participating in any exercise or nutrition-related program
I understand that Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective and its affiliates are not providing medical advice, nutritional counseling, diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare services.
Participation in any online, prerecorded, virtual, livestream, challenge-based, detox-related, or at-home fitness content is voluntary and entirely at my own risk.
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HEALTH DISCLOSURE + PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
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I understand that participation in dance fitness, cardio classes, strength training, stretching, conditioning, athletic drills, choreography, detox challenges, and related physical activities involves inherent physical risks.
I certify that I am physically capable of participating in exercise activities and understand that I should consult a physician before beginning any fitness, nutrition, detox, or wellness-related program.
I understand that it is my responsibility to inform instructors prior to class if I:
• Am pregnant
• Have recently given birth
• Have any injuries, limitations, or medical conditions
• Experience dizziness, heart conditions, joint pain, breathing difficulties, or mobility restrictions
• Have any condition that may affect safe participation
I understand that instructors are not medical professionals and that I participate voluntarily and at my own risk.
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PREGNANCY + MEDICAL CONDITION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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If I am pregnant, postpartum, recovering from injury, or managing a medical condition, I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to obtain physician approval prior to participating in any classes, workouts, detoxes, challenges, or fitness programming.
I understand that I should modify activities as necessary and immediately stop participation if discomfort, pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or medical concerns arise.
I voluntarily assume all risks related to participation while pregnant, postpartum, injured, or managing any medical condition.
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ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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I acknowledge that participation in physical activity may involve risks including but not limited to:
• Muscle soreness
• Falls
• Sprains or strains
• Physical exhaustion
• Dizziness
• Heart complications
• Serious injury
• Death in rare circumstances
I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in any Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective activities, classes, workshops, events, programs, livestreams, online content, or partner programming.
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RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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In consideration of participation in Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective programs, I hereby release, waive, and hold harmless:
• Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective
• IN-THE-PARKS.ORG (NFP)
• MyChasePark.com
• Chase Park
• Chase Park Advisory Council
• Chicago Park District
• Thwack Dance
• Stay The Course Fitness
• Chicago Recreation Providers
• All affiliated instructors
• Contractors
• Volunteers
• Staff members
• Sponsors
• Partner organizations
• Program operators
from any and all liability, claims, damages, injuries, losses, illnesses, expenses, or causes of action arising from participation in activities, including claims related to negligence.
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PHOTO + VIDEO RELEASE
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I understand that photographs and video footage may occasionally be captured during classes, events, workshops, livestreams, or programs.
By participating, I grant Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective permission to use my likeness, image, voice, and appearance in:
• Social media content
• Promotional materials
• Advertising
• Websites
• Flyers
• Digital marketing
• Printed materials
• Video promotions
without compensation or additional permission unless I submit a written request opting out prior to participation.
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MARKETING + COMMUNICATION CONSENT
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By registering for programs, memberships, classes, events, workshops, or promotions, I agree that Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective and its affiliated organizations may contact me via:
• Email
• Text Message
• Phone Call
• Social Media
• Automated Notifications
for purposes including but not limited to:
• Schedule updates
• Registration reminders
• Program announcements
• Promotions and discounts
• Wellness and fitness content
• Event marketing
• Membership communication
I understand that I may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in communications or by submitting a written request.
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CLASS + FACILITY POLICIES
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• Participants are expected to act respectfully toward instructors and fellow participants.
• Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective reserves the right to remove participants for unsafe, disruptive, abusive, or inappropriate behavior without refund.
• Class schedules, instructors, pricing, and offerings may change at any time.
• Certain classes may have limited capacity and require advance booking.
• Late arrivals may not be permitted into certain classes for safety reasons.
• Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONSENT
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In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize Uptown Dance & Fitness Collective staff to seek emergency medical treatment on my behalf if necessary.
I understand that I am financially responsible for any medical expenses incurred.
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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
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Participant Name:
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Phone Number:
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Email Address:
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Emergency Contact Name:
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Emergency Contact Phone:
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Do you have any injuries, medical conditions, allergies, limitations, or anything you would like the instructor to know prior to class?
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT + SIGNATURE
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By signing below, I acknowledge that:
• I have read and fully understood this agreement
• I voluntarily agree to all terms and conditions
• I understand this document includes a waiver of liability and release of certain legal rights
• I understand all sales and memberships are subject to the policies listed above
Participant Signature:
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Date:
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