If you’re looking to set up a new gym, then it’s not just weights, treadmills, and gym equipment that you will need, but also a well drafted Membership Agreement that sets out all the rights and responsibilities that your members are bound to when they sign up.

As rewarding as it may be, running a gym comes with a lot of risk, so having an agreement in place with solid terms and conditions will give you piece of mind knowing you are legally covered, so you can get on with building a great business!

Drafted in a way that makes things super transparent, this Agreement starts off with a clear and concise “Engagement Form” covering off the key commercial terms, and then moves on to the legal T&Cs that are set out in easy-to-read column format. Finally, it concludes with a bunch of useful schedules including membership types on offer; a fair use policy; gym waiver and release form and a pre-exercise medical questionnaire.

Here is a snapshot if what’s included:

Key Terms:

Membership Terms and Conditions Membership Details i.e. type of membership – weekly membership; classes etc; Term/length of Agreement; Fees and Payment Terms; Services to be provided; Suspension & Termination Obligations of the parties; Intellectual Property Rights; Membership Type to be populated with type of membership, benefits, fees, sign-up options, member terms, cooling off period, suspensions & notice period and cancellation Fair Use Policy – to be adapted based on your gym offering and any internal policies you have in place; Gym Waiver & Release; and Pre-exercise medical questionnaire.

While we think this Agreement is one of the most comprehensive Gym Membership Agreements you will find online, just remember it is still a template, therefore, it has not been drafted to reflect your specific circumstances and might not include everything you are after. If that’s the case, never fear. There are options available. Either get in touch at info@immerselegal.com nd we can help tweak the Agreement for a small additional agreed fee, or why not try our tailored document option and we will create a bespoke agreement for you with all the bells and whistles!

By purchasing this Agreement online, you acknowledge and agree that you have not received any input or legal advice from a legal professional and there is no lawyer-client relationship between you and Immerse.

While you may wish to use this template outside of Australia, it is drafted with Australian law in mind. Therefore, there may be references throughout this template to Australian legislation. While we will be adapting our templates to suit other jurisdictions, if you want to use this template in any territory outside Australia, we suggest you obtain advice from a qualified legal professional in your chosen jurisdiction.

Although our templates are designed to be clear and transparent, we get that you aren’t a lawyer.

So, if you do not understand anything in this template, it’s best to reach out before you sign. Our team at Immerse is here to help!