Doria Gani Yoga Terms and Conditions

1. INTERPRETATION AND VARIATION

1.1 In the Terms and Conditions the following definitions apply:

“Company” means Doria Gani Yoga (London) Limited (trading as OmRLX_International Ltd.).

“Member/Studio User” means any person that has purchased or made use of one of our yoga packages.

“Yoga packages” means any item that provides the client with access to our products/services or studio facilities.

“Products/services or studio facilities” means any of the yoga studios open to, or products/services offered to, clients of the company as published on our website(s).

“Terms and Conditions” are as defined here.

“Website” means www.doriayoga.com or affiliated websites.

1.2 The Terms and Conditions are incorporated into the online booking system.

1.3 The Company reserves the right to vary or revoke any of the Terms and Conditions from time to time which it may consider necessary or suitable for the regulation of the governance of the studio and the conduct of members. Any such changes will be published on our websites and, until revoked, are binding on members.

1.4 The Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

 

2. MEMBERSHIP/STUDIO USER

2.1 Subject to condition 2.2, when a person has purchased a yoga package or used the studio products/facilities/services they shall become a Member of the Studio or a studio user.

2.2 Acceptance of a person as a Member or a studio user is at the discretion of the Company.

2.3 The Company reserves the right to withdraw, suspend or refuse to renew the membership of any member or user whose conduct is, or may deemed to be in the Company’s reasonable opinion, injurious to the character of the studio or amounts to a breach of the Terms and Conditions or where such expulsion is otherwise to be in the interests of the other Members of the Studio. Any Member so expelled shall forfeit all privileges to membership and shall not be entitled to any refund for any period during which his membership is suspended.

2.4 The Studio may run promotional introductory offers from time to time (directly or through an agent i.e Groupon/Living Social). These offers are exclusively for new Members who are not already registered with the Studio and are not for repeat use.

 

3. STUDIO OPENING TIMES

3.1 Details of class times at the Studio may vary from time to time. Class times will be published by the Studio on our Website.

 

4. PAYMENT TERMS

4.1 Details of yoga packages are available on our Website(s) or shall be such prices as determined by the Company from time to time.

4.2 Payments for classes at the Studio do not entitle Members to attend classes at any yoga Studio other than those operated by this Company (in the event that they are available).

4.3 Subject to any statutory right of cancellation, payments for classes, class pass fees, monthly subscription fees and annual payments are made non-refundable unless otherwise stated in the Terms and Conditions.

4.4 Workshops, Retreats and Programmes at Doria Gani Yoga are non refundable.

4.5 In the event of the Company cancelling a Retreat/Programme we will refund Members all deposits and payments they have paid. We cannot however compensate Members for airfare or travel costs incurred. In the unlikely event that we must cancel a Retreat/Programme due to force majeure (including but not limited to; weather, natural disaster or political upheaval) we cannot guarantee a refund. To cover these risks, we highly recommend that Members purchase travel insurance.

 

5. PERSONAL BELONGINGS

5.1 Personal belongings are brought into the Studio premises at the Member’s risk and the Company does not accept liability for any loss or damage whatsoever to such items. For security reasons Members are advised to take valuables into the studio and not leave them in the kitchen area downstairs.

 

6. FACILITY BOOKINGS

6.1 Co-Ed Classes – A minimum of 24 hours cancellation notice is required. Shorter notice of cancellation will be charged at the full rate.

For cancellations made more than 24 hours you will be able to move your appointment to the next available class, within a month time but no refund will be made.

If you need to reschedule your class please email at namaste@doriayoga.com, phone calls or text messages will not be taken into account.

If you are unable to attend due to a sudden injury, I will be able to provide a full refund or an extension of your pass only upon presentation of a valid doctor’s certificate.

In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the session, I will contact you via email to make alternative arrangements, extend your pass or to refund your payments if you prefer.

6.2 1:1 Classes – For cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice or if you do not turn up for your appointment, you will be charged the full appointment fee in these circumstances.

For cancellations made more than 48 hours you will be able to move your appointment to the next available spot but no refund will be made.

If you need to change your appointment please send me an email at namaste@doriayoga.com, phone calls or text messages will not be taken into account.

If you are unable to attend due to a sudden injury, I will be able to provide a full refund or an extension of your pass only upon presentation of a valid doctor’s certificate.

In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the session, I will contact you via email to make alternative arrangements or to refund your payments if you prefer.

6.3 Courses – For courses and workshops I can only provide a refund (minus a 20% admin fee) for cancellations made more than 28 days before the start date. For cancellations less than 28 days before the course or workshop there will be no refunds or transfers unless: the workshop is full and your place can be filled from a waiting list, or you are sick/injured/pregnant and can provide a doctor’s note. In these cases I will refund the fee, minus a 20% admin fee. All clients are asked to agree to Doria Yoga terms and conditions upon booking a course or workshop. If a course or workshop is cancelled you will be offered either a cash refund or the option of being transferred to an alternative event. Once you have committed to a course or workshop, I recommend that you attend the scheduled number of sessions to get the most out of the programme.

6.4 Our Online Booking Facilities and rules are as follows:

\ Classes can be booked online up to two weeks in advance.

\ All Members with online bookings are advised to arrive at the studio for in-person classes only 10 minutes before the class starts. NO ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED ANY LATER THAN THE CLASS START TIME.

 

7. USE OF FACILITIES

7.1 A Member is welcome to use the Studio’s facilities. The Studio may at any time withdraw all or part of its facilities for any period or periods and with notice, where practicable, in connection with any cleaning, repair, alteration or maintenance work or for reasons beyond the control of the Studio or the Company.

7.2 You must be over 18 years of age to attend any mixed-gender class.

7.3 Anyone under the age of 18 will be refused access to any mixed-gender class.

 

8. FITNESS AND HEALTH

8.1 Members are advised not to undertake strenuous physical activities without first seeking medical advice if they have concerns over their physical condition. The Studio reserves the right to refuse access to any Member if, in its absolute discretion, it considers that the health of the individual concerned may be endangered by the use of such facilities.

8.2 Members with the following conditions should not attend class: low/high blood pressure and cardiac irregularities. If there is any doubt, the Member should consult his/her doctor. Members must notify Doria Gani Yoga (trade as OmRLX_International Ltd.) of any circumstances affecting their health which may be exacerbated through continued use of the Studio.

 

9. DRESS & FOOTWEAR IN THE STUDIO

9.1 Clothed Yoga – Members are requested to wear comfortable and appropriate clothes to the practice of yoga.

9.2 Naked Yoga – Members are encouraged to not wear clothes during any naked yoga practice.

9.3 Footwear should be removed on entry to the premises and left on the shoe racks provided.

 

10. SAFETY & HYGIENE

10.1 Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.

10.2 No crockery, glass or food is permitted in the room or studio. No pets (unless guide dogs) are permitted on the premises.

10.3 Members are requested not to walk around the Studio or showers barefoot if they have foot complaints (please wear flip flops).

10.4 Members must use the appointed entrance to the Studio when entering or leaving the Studio. Fire exits, which are clearly marked, are there in the interests of safety and Members must not interfere with these doors for any reason.

10.5 In the event of a fire, Members are asked to make their way to the nearest available exit.

10.6 Remember yoga class is often a very intimate setting and you may practice yoga closer to your fellow yoginis than you prefer due to lack of space or a crowded room. Please mind your personal hygiene. Use Deodorant. Use toothpaste or mouthwash. Brush your hair. Wear clean clothes. Bring a clean mat and clean towel in. These are the minimum requirements of appearing in public in general. Good personal hygiene shows respect to our own self and body first and foremost so it should never be compromised but especially not when others may be subject to your poor hygiene.

 

11. GENERAL GUIDELINES

11.1 Members must at all times observe the Studio guidelines which may be notified to them from time to time and are requested to comply with any reasonable directions which the management of the Studio may issue to ensure the smooth operation of the Studio for the convenience of all Members.

11.2 Members are required to give written notice to the Company of any change of address, email or contact number. Failing such notice, all communications shall be assumed to have been received by the Member within 5 days of mailing to the last address notified to the Company.

11.3 The Company reserves the right to refuse admission to the Studio.

11.4 A person who is not a Member has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any terms of the Membership agreement or use any of the facilities provided by the company.

11.5 The Company may, if a Member so wishes, communicate with the Member by electronic mail (“email”). By providing an email address to the Company, the Member consents to receiving email communications from the Company, including notices pursuant to the Terms and Conditions. The Member also accepts any risk that email may not be a fully secure and confidential means of communication. The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of communicating with a Member in this manner.

 

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

12.1 The Company cannot be held responsible for any service or equipment not being available for whatever reason. The Company reserves the right to make alterations to the types of facilities provided, without notice and in its absolute discretion and the Company shall not be liable for any loss occasioned by such alterations except in so far as loss is by law incapable of exclusion.

12.2 It is the Member’s responsibility to ensure that they are capable of undergoing a routine of exercises provided by any programme that they follow or class that they attend. Members accept the risk of injury from performing exercises and are advised to consult their doctor prior to beginning any programme or class. The Company accepts no liability for loss or damage to property or injury of Members on the Studio premises or outside the Studio except in so far as such loss, damage, or injury is by law incapable of exclusion.

 

13. WAIVER OF LIABILITY

13.1 I agree that I am voluntarily participating in an online or in person class, workshop or course offered by Doria Gani Yoga.

I understand and recognise that classes with Doria Gani Yoga may be physically strenuous and may cause physical injury. I voluntarily participate in them with full knowledge and awareness of the risks and hazards involved.

13.2 I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation and agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injury or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the class or programme.

13.3 I agree that neither I, my heirs, assigns or legal representatives will sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against Doria Gani Yoga for any personal injury, property damage/loss, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

13.4 I understand that I may receive physical or verbal assists or adjustments to enhance or correct my body posture during class. I will take accountability for alerting the teacher of any injury or impairment in advance before class begins or if I do not want to receive any assists.

13.5 I understand that in very exceptional circumstances the class timetable may be altered at short notice, Doria Gani Yoga reserves the right to make any such alterations. Sign up to the mailing list via the website so you can be kept informed of any schedule changes. You have the option to unsubscribe from this list at any time.

13.6 I understand that photos and videos may be taken of the class and used by Doria Gani Yoga in their promotional material online and offline. By entering into this agreement I agree that it is my responsibility to make myself known should I not wish to be photographed or filmed.

13.7 If you are attending an in person class, you accept full responsibility for your belongings. Doria Gani Yoga does not accept responsibility for any lost, stolen or damaged goods.

13.8 For classes and workshops held in yoga studios see individual yoga studios websites for their T&Cs and booking information.

 

14. PRIVACY POLICY

14.1 I take your privacy very seriously, I never sell lists or email addresses.

14.2 The following terms (“Terms of Service”) constitute an agreement between Doria Gani Yoga, and the user (“You”) that governs Your use of this website and all of its associated services, content and functionality. This policy applies to the website administered by Doria Gani Yoga, located at www.doriayoga.com.

14.3 Your use of the Website constitutes Your acceptance of, and agreement to the following Terms of Use. Doria Gani Yoga reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or update its Website, policies and these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use are subject to change without notice. If You do not agree with or do not accept any part of these Terms of Use, You must not use the Website or purchase from Doria Gani Yoga.

14.4 Doria Gani Yoga is committed to keeping any and all personal information collected of those individuals that visit our website and make use of our online facilities and services accurate, confidential, secure and private. Our privacy policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Doria Gani Yoga of our commitment and realisation of our obligation not only to meet but to exceed most existing privacy standards.

14.5 Doria Gani Yoga may receive and store information that You voluntarily submit through the Website for the purpose of subscribing to the Website to receive newsletters, to leave comments on blog posts, or to purchase Products.

14.6 Doria Gani Yoga may receive and store certain types of usage-related information when You interact with the Website, including but not limited to, Your computer’s IP address and browser information. The information we collect is used to customise the content and/or layout of our pages for each individual visitor.

 

15. THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

15.1 Doria Gani Yoga may provide personal information to an applicable third party in order to provide services.

15.2 Doria Gani Yoga uses the services of MailChimp for delivery of email updates. MailChimp’s use of Your personal information is subject to MailChimp’s Privacy Policy.

15.3 Doria Gani Yoga uses the services of Stripe for payments for live classes. Stripe’s use of Your personal information is subject to Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

 

16. MODIFICATION OR DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

16.1 You can decline to submit personal information at any time.

16.2 If You decline, Doria Gani Yoga may not be able to continue to provide service to You.

16.3 You may request deletion of Your personal information by unsubscribing from our newsletter and/or sending an email to namaste@doriayoga.com, but in some cases, we may be required to keep Your information by law. In such a case, it would no longer be active and would be kept separately in an archive.

 

17. REGISTRATION AND RESTRICTED ACCESS

17.1 Access to certain areas of the Website may be restricted. Doria Gani Yoga reserves the right to restrict areas of the Website at its sole discretion.

17.2 Some restricted areas of the Website may be made available to You as a registered user or after making a purchase. When You are registered, You are required to create a user profile, which may include a username and password. You agree to keep Your username and password confidential. If You suspect your password has been compromised, You must notify Doria Gani Yoga immediately at namaste@doriayoga.com.

17.3 Doria Gani Yoga will not be liable for any loss caused by the unauthorised use of Your account; however, You may be liable to Doria Gani Yoga or other third parties for any losses incurred due to such unauthorised use.

17.4 Doria Gani Yoga may disable Your username and password at its sole discretion.

17.5 Doria Gani Yoga reserves the right to modify methods for registration and access levels of registered users from time to time.

 

18. USE OF THE WEBSITE

18.1 Unless otherwise stated, Doria Gani Yoga owns the intellectual property and rights to all content and material on the Website.

18.2 All intellectual property rights are reserved.

18.3 From time to time, the Website will utilise various plugins or widgets to allow sharing of content via social media channels, email or other methods. Use of these plugins or widgets does not constitute any waiver of Doria Gani Yoga’s intellectual property rights.

18.4 You must not use the Website in a way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or impair the availability of access to the Website. You must not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Website, except to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law. You must not use the Website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute ANY material that consists of (or is linked to) any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit and/or other harmful code or malicious software.

18.5 You must not use the Website to transmit or send any unsolicited commercial communications.

18.6 You must not use the Website for any third-party marketing without Doria Gani Yoga’s express written permission.

 

19. COMMUNICATION – ELECTRONIC NOTICE

19.1 If You send Doria Gani Yoga an email, register to use the Website or provide your email in any other way, You consent to receive communications from Doria Gani Yoga electronically.

 

20. THIRD PARTIES

20.1 The Website contains links to third-party websites that are not governed or controlled by Doria Gani Yoga.

20.2 You represent and warrant that You have read and agree to be bound by all applicable Terms of Use and policies for any third-party website that relates to Your use of the Website.

20.3 Doria Gani Yoga assumes no control or liability over the content of any third-party sites. You expressly hold Doria Gani Yoga from any and all liability related to Your use of a third-party website.

20.4 Prior to engaging in any commercial transactions with any third parties discovered through or linked on the Website, You must complete any necessary investigation or due diligence. If there is a dispute for any commercial transactions with a third party discovered through or linked on the Website, You expressly hold Doria Gani Yoga harmless from any and all liability in any dispute.

 

21. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

21.1 This website collects various types of information, such as:

Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc., which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.

21.2 Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

21.3 Please rest assured that this site shall only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested and any additional uses specifically provided on this site.

21.4 Doria Gani Yoga may have the occasion to collect anonymous demographic information. We may also gather information about the type of browser you are using, IP address or type of operating system to assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

 

22. COOKIES

22.1 With respect to cookies: we use cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, customise Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends.

22.2 Doria Gani Yoga will not sell, distribute, or reveal users’ email addresses or other personal information without their consent.