Rules & Regulations

The following terms & conditions govern the rights and obligations of Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC operated as (‘Spira Club) and members thereof.

Spira Club in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in UAE ‘The Club’ and/or ‘Spira Club

The Club is operated by Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC (‘The Company’) whose principal objective is to provide health and leisure facilities for Club Members and their Guests. The Company has appointed a Management team (‘The Management’) who are responsible for the operation of the Club.

Filming and Usage Consent Terms and Conditions:

Consent to filming:

Participants acknowledge and agree that, by participating in the SPIRA Free Premium Membership program, you will provide consent to be filmed during various activities associated with the program.

Usage rights:

Participants grant the SPIRA management unrestricted rights to use, reproduce, and distribute the filmed footage for commercial and marketing purposes, including but not limited to promotional materials, advertisements, and online content.

Release and waiver:

Participants release and waive any claims, demands, or liabilities against the SPIRA management arising from the use of their filmed images or likenesses in commercial and marketing materials, acknowledging that they have no expectation of privacy during program activities.

Membership

a) Memberships are personal to the member and are non-assignable, non-transferable, and non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances a transfer will be considered at the discretion of the General Manager; however, an administration fee would be applicable. A member may not loan his/her membership to be used by a third party. The Company may assign the benefit of these agreements to any person, firm, or company at any time without notice to the member.

b) All new memberships are subject to the approval of the Management. The Management reserves the right to reject an application for membership to the Club for any reason whatsoever.

c) Upon acceptance, the member will be issued with a membership wristband (which shall remain the property of the Company) and the member shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges under the category of membership purchased. If a membership wristband is lost or misplaced, the Management will issue a replacement wristband at a cost AED 50 + applicable taxes.

d) Any member wishing to enter the Club without a valid membership will only be admitted at the absolute discretion of the Management.

e) Spira Club membership entitles a member to use any of its facilities provided the relevant category of Membership as described below-

• All Inclusive Membership: allows member to access to All Spira Club Facilities which include, Gym, Studio Classes, Swimming Pool and Lockers and Shower Room facilities.
• Class Only Membership: allows member to access Studio Classes and Lockers and Shower Room facilities.
• Gym Only Membership: allows member to access Gym and/or Ladies Gym (Ladies have access to both areas where Males are restricted to Mixed Gym only) and Lockers and Shower Room facilities.

f) Age Requirement: Membership is open to individuals aged 16 years and above. Proof of age may be required upon request.

• Members below 16 years of age must have PT session booked for every visit to the club.

g) Membership Fees

1. All members shall pay Membership Fees per the rate applicable at that time
2. Membership fees are non-refundable upon cancellation or termination for any reason whatsoever.
3. The Management reserves the right to periodically review their prices, charges and fees and implement these accordingly.
4. Failure to use the Club or non-usage of the Club’s facilities does not eliminate the obligation to pay all the subscription fees, nor grants a refund or extension of Membership.
5. All amounts payable under this Agreement shall be inclusive of value-added tax or similar indirect tax (“VAT”). Payment of VAT, as applicable under law, is a prerequisite under this Agreement.

h) Freezing Membership

A Free Freezing period is permitted to Annual Memberships (12 months Upfront) only and is not available for other terms/durations.

Members can apply to ‘freeze’ their membership, if approved a freeze fee of AED 105 VAT inclusive per request would be applicable this applies for all other Memberships (3 and 6 months) and for Annuals once they have used the free permitted period, the Freeze fee would apply.

In all cases the Club has the right to ask for supporting documentation.

To freeze a membership a member must complete a form at the club prior to the Freeze date for the request to take effect. Membership cannot be frozen during the first month of membership.

The freeze period must be for a duration of not less than 14 days and for a maximum of 90 days in any 12 months (of the duration of the Annual Membership)

Members cannot use the Club, its services, or facilities during this Freezing period.

i) Cancellation of Membership

1. Cancellation by Member: Members may cancel their membership at any time by providing written notice to the Club. No refunds will be provided for early cancellation.
2. Cancellation by Club: The Club reserves the right to cancel or suspend a membership, without refund, if a Member violates any Club policies, engages in inappropriate behavior, or poses a risk to themselves or others.
3. Membership Expiry: Upon the expiration of a membership term, Members will have the option to renew their membership subject to the prevailing terms and conditions, in addition the prevailing price at that time.
4. Cancellation of any upfront payment membership is not permitted and the amount paid is non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances, a request to transfer the remaining balance of membership may be considered at management discretion, and a new membership and commitment period may be required.

Physical Condition of Members

a. The member warrants and represents that he/she is in good physical condition and that he/she knows of no medical or other reason why he/she is not capable of engaging in an active or passive exercise program and that such exercise would not be detrimental to his/her health, safety, comfort, or physical condition.

b. It is the member responsibility to update the club in writing with any information that might affect their ability to engage safely in physical activity in clubs.

c. The member shall not use any Club facilities whilst suffering from any infections or contagious illness, disease, or other ailment such as open cuts, abrasions, open sores, or minor infection, where there is a risk that such use may be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, or physical condition of other members.

d. Members and their guests exercise and use the facilities at their own risk and are advised to consult their physician prior to commencing any type of physical exercise.

Expulsion of Members

The management may terminate the membership of any member:

1. Without notice and with immediate effect if a member’s conduct, whether or not such conduct is the subject of complaint by another member or members, is such that in the reasonable opinion of the Management, it is harmful to the character and/or interests of the Club.
2. Without notice and with immediate effect if the Company is of the opinion that the member has committed any breach of the ‘Spira Club Rules & Regulations’ that the Club has in place.
3. If a member is rude, aggressive or in any way disrespectful to another member or to any of the Spira Club employees, this includes foul/bad language.
4. If any fees or any other dues such as Personal Training etc. remain unpaid after the due date for payment.
5. Upon notice in writing, if the Company is of the opinion that the member is not a suitable individual for continued membership of the Club.
6. If a member is found to have violated the privacy of any other member within the shower and the changing rooms or are caught in lewd or compromising actions, this includes ignoring or disrespecting the Club’s ‘No Nudity’ policy in the changing room area.

A member whose membership is terminated by the Management shall forfeit all the privileges of membership with immediate effect without claim of any refund. On termination of his/her membership the member will be required to return his/her membership wristband and any other evidence or property of membership provided to that member by the Club and shall settle any outstanding debts.

Guests and Visitors

1. Members introducing guests shall ensure that their guests complete the guest register and pay the current guest fee to obtain their guest pass.
2. For security reasons, all guests and visitors are required to provide a photo ID such as Emirates ID or Passport when visiting the clubs. A copy and/or ID number will be retained on record.
3. A guest pass that has been issued on a ‘complimentary’ basis must be used in line with the stated Ts&Cs.
4. Members are not permitted to use a guest pass to gain access to the Club or use any paid facilities without charge unless authorized by Management.
5. Guests will have the same membership privileges as the member who introduced them and will be subject to the same Club rules and limitations of liability as the member. It is the responsibility of the member introducing a guest to ensure that their guest complies with the Club rules.
6. The Management reserves the right to exclude any guest from the Club without giving any reason for doing so and change the charges levied for guest passes from time to time.
7. Any guest of a member or a temporary visitor to the Club shall agree to abide by the Club rules and the same limitation of liabilities for a member shall apply.

Health and Safety

• All members are recommended to complete the Fitness induction, before commencing their exercise program with one of the Club’s Personal trainers
• Members should be considerate of other members by using their workout towel when using any of the exercise stations and wipe down equipment with hygienic wipes.
• Members are requested to return all portable equipment after use including free weights and dumbbells to the racks provided.
• Spira Club Staff are authorized to stop anyone from exercising if in their opinion the member/guest is exercising in a manner that may result in personal injury and/or injury to others.
• Mobile phones should not be used in any of the exercise areas and should be kept on silence in the lockers provided.
• Smoking is not permitted in any part of the facility.
• In the interest of health and hygiene, all Club users are requested to shower prior to entering the Sauna/Steam Room/Swimming Pool.
• Members or guests may not use the facilities of the Club whilst under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other mood-altering substances.
• Games or activities which are disturbing or dangerous to others are not permitted. Sound equipment, such as radios are not permitted except with the use of headphones.

Operating Hours

The Club’s normal hours of operation are indicated at the Club entrance and notice board. The Management reserves the right to adjust the hours for the purpose of cleaning, decorating, repairs, and special private functions and holidays. The Management shall endeavor to give reasonable notice of any change in the hours of operation.

Last admission will be allowed one hour before closing and you are requested to leave the Club premises punctually at the time of closing.

Dress Code

All members and guests are required to wear proper gym attire when exercising and to dress modestly when working out, this includes all areas of the gym including Swimming Pool/Sauna etc.

No torn clothes, jeans or any inappropriate clothing for exercise are permitted. Closed toe, non-marking, rubber soled sports shoes/footwear are required at all times in the gymnasium and in the Group Exercise Studios, ‘Crocs’ are not considered as a suitable workout shoe. Members should remain modestly and appropriately dressed at all times, including in the sauna, steam and changing area. Nudity is not permitted, and members are requested to use the private changing cubicles inside the shower areas.

Club Facilities

• The Management accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to a member’s personal belongings kept in the lockers for any reason whatsoever.
• The use of mobile phones with camera features and/or any other types of visual recorders in changing rooms are strictly prohibited. Members breaching this rule will be handed over to the authorities to be dealt with accordingly.

Fitness Induction / Personal Training

• Fitness Induction and/or Personal Training sessions must be completed on or before the stated expiry date.
• Personal Training can only be conducted by Spira Club employed trainers that are qualified and certified.
• Members must abide by Commercial Personal Training Terms & Conditions
• Members are not permitted to use Spira PT services outside of Spira Facilities

Group Exercise

Group Exercise Classes are available to individuals aged 16 years and older and who have a valid Membership (All inclusive, or ‘Class Only’ Membership) apart from Memberships, a Class Pass Pack and/or a Daily Pass is required to participate in a Group Class.

Booking for Classes:

• Advance booking for Group Exercise classes will be allowed only 24 hours in advance
• Cancellation of classes will be allowed upto 15 minutes before the class commencement.
• In case of 3 Late cancellations and/or No-shows from a booked class, the Member will be subject to a suspension of 7 days towards booking capability on the app

Use of Facilities:

1. A confirmed class booking allows a member to access the relevant studio following the class timetable.
2. Group Exercise Studios are not open to use for members outside class schedules,
3. Members may not use the vacant studios for personal training or workouts.
4. Members are not allowed to enter the studio once the class has started.
5. Members are asked to refrain from using mobile phones in all classes.

Swimming

• Access to the pool area is only allowed during official hours with a lifeguard present. Unauthorized entry outside these hours will be considered trespassing.
• Guards have authority to enforce all pool rules. The members who repeatedly violate the rules may be denied use of the swimming pool by SPIRA club.
• Children under 13 entering the swimming pool must be accompanied and actively supervised at poolside by a responsible adult, 18 years old or older. Children (5) five years and under need to have a responsible adult, 18 years old or older, in the water with them at all times.
• No food or drink of any kind may be brought into the swimming pool area except water in plastic bottles.
• No person within the swimming pool area shall behave in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety, health and enjoyment of himself/herself and others.
  • Examples of unacceptable behaviors are- Running, boisterous or rough play, pushing, acrobatics, dunking, wrestling, splashing, yelling, diving, or jumping haphazardly, snapping of towels, abusive or profane language, or any improper conduct causing undue disturbances in or about the pool area or any acts which would endanger other members of the club.
• Members who are infected with dermatological, respiratory, and contagious diseases are not allowed to use the swimming pool.
• SPIRA CLUB does is not liable for the health of the swimmers (e.g.: people with high blood pressure, heart, and respiratory diseases).
• Any injury occurring in the pool area must be reported to the CLUB management immediately.

Gymnastics

• Entry to the gymnastics area is only permitted on pre-approved days and times, as the number of places in the groups is limited.
• Gymnasts must arrive 10 minutes early for their training sessions.
• Gymnasts cannot use equipment without supervision from a coach or without permission.
• Siblings are prohibited from playing on or with gym equipment to prevent accidents and distractions.
• Spectators (parents, guardians, siblings, etc.) must stay in designated areas and keep noise levels low.
• Food and drinks are permitted only in the designated spectator area.
• If parents are not waiting inside the gym during their child's training, they must return at least 10 minutes before the end of the session to collect them. Children cannot leave the gym alone.
• Parents of "Steps 1/2" level gymnasts (ages 3-6) must remain in the designated area for the entire session.
• Parents and guardians are not allowed to approach coaches during training sessions.
• No person within the gymnastics area shall behave in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety, health and enjoyment of himself/herself and others.
• If a student is dismissed because of improper conduct or unsafe behavior, the term fees are not refunded.
• SPIRA CLUB is not liable for the health of the gymnasts (e.g.: people with high blood pressure, heart, respiratory disease etc.).
• Any injury occurring in the gymnastics area must be reported to the SPIRA CLUB management immediately.

Lockers

• Temporary lockers will be provided by the Club and must be cleared daily. Unclaimed properties will be kept by the Club for a period of 1 month after which the Management reserves the right to dispose of the items in any way it sees fit. The Management does not take any responsibility for the items kept in the lockers.
• Please do not keep any money or valuables in your locker. Spira Club cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages.

Others

Soliciting and selling private Personal Training sessions or merchandise of any type to any member is prohibited and shall result in immediate termination of the member concerned.

The Management reserves the right to use any individual or group photographs of members and/or guests for press or promotional purposes.

All members must abide by the rules of the Club which may be amended and/or added to from time to time at the Management’s Discretion.

All brandings, designs, logos, and Club interiors follow the Spira Club Brand Guidelines. Members and/or guests are not allowed to photograph for commercial usage (other than personal Social media) or copy any Club interior designs, promotional materials, tag lines, themes, or concepts. Spira Club reserves the right to proceed with legal action to any member caught distributing, sharing, or supplying such contents to any third-party vendor or competitor.

Terms and Conditions apply to all member and non-member promotions and must be followed if one has agreed to take part in the promotion. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the T&Cs before participating in promotions. Full Spira Club Rules apply to this membership and are listed in this application.

Limitation of Liability

In consideration of the Management accepting his/her application for membership of the Club and for him/her becoming and remaining a member of the Club, the member agrees that:

Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC or its subsidiaries accepts no responsibility for loss, for damage to members’ or their guests’ properties of, for death or injuries sustained while on the premises. Members and their guests agree that no claims will be made against the Company, Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC, the Management, or staff for any reason whatsoever.

Spira Club, its associated companies, employees, or agents shall not be responsible for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, or actions for negligence arising on account of death or due to injury, loss, damage, or theft to member’s personal property arising out of or in connection with the use by a member of any of the services, facilities on the premises of Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC. The member hereby holds the Company, Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC, its associated companies, employees, and agents harmless from all claims which may be brought against them by or on a member’s behalf for any such injuries or claims aforesaid.

Any advance payments towards Membership, Group classes, or any other payable activities will not be refundable or transferable.

Any Club surrounding areas or facilities that are not under the direct management of Spira Sports Integrated Club LLC do not fall under Spira Club responsibility and The Company accepts no liability for any injury or loss incurred through use of these facilities