Legal Notice

Trademark Notice

POWER PILATES and other marks used on this website and the logo forms of the foregoing marks, are trademarks and/or service marks of Power Pilates, Inc. (Power Pilates) or its subsidiaries and may be registered in the United States or in other jurisdictions including internationally. Power Pilates' trademarks, service marks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not affiliated with Power Pilates, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Power Pilates All other trademarks not owned by Power Pilates or its subsidiaries that appear on this website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by Power Pilates or its subsidiaries.

Copyright Notice

All content included on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Power Pilates or its content suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this website is the exclusive property of Power Pilates and protected by United States and international copyright laws. All software used on this website is the property of Power Pilates or its software suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws.

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Health & Exercise Warning

Personal health histories should determine workout intensity. You agree that all exercise will be undertaken by you at your sole and exclusive risk and that Power Pilates shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or causes of action, whatsoever, to your person or property arising out of, or in connection with, the use of Power Pilates' services, facilities, or premises. You hereby expressly and forever release and discharge Power Pilates from all such claims of action against Power Pilates, its servants, agents or employees. By using this website, and engaging in the programs provided by this website, downloading or otherwise using any of the content, materials, and instruction provided, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Power Pilates and acknowledge, you have read and agree to the Waiver & Release.

WAIVER & RELEASE

Read carefully. In consideration of your acceptance of this Waiver & Release and your participation, using this website, and engaging in the programs provided by this website, downloading or otherwise using any of the content, materials, and instruction provided Power Pilates, you hereby waive any liability Power Pilates may have arising out of my participation in any program, event sponsored or held by Power Pilates or use of Power Pilates facilities. I hereby agree to hold harmless Power Pilates and along with any facility owner/operator of an event or program sponsored or held by Power Pilates and all sponsors, individuals, third parties, teachers, trainers, instructors, and the like involved in or otherwise connected with Power Pilates for any damages–either physical, personal or property–which may arise. Because physical exercise can be strenuous and subject to risk of serious injury, Power Pilates urges you to obtain a physical examination from a doctor before participating in any program or activity in connection with Power Pilates or participating in any exercise activity. You agree that by participating in physical exercise or training activities, you do so entirely at your own risk . Any recommendation for changes in diet including the use of food supplements, weight reduction and/or body building enhancement products are entirely your responsibility and you should consult a physician prior to undergoing any dietary or food supplement changes. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in a program and these activities and use of facilities and premises and you assume all risks of injury, illness, or death. Power Pilates is also not responsible for any loss of your personal property. You acknowledge that you have carefully read this “waiver and release” and fully understand that it is a complete release of liability . You expressly agree to release and discharge all trainers, instructors, other individuals, officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, sub-contractors of Power Pilates from any and all claims or causes of action and you agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that you may otherwise have to bring a legal action against any of the foregoing for personal injury or property damage. To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release also covers and includes negligence and any legal theory based upon negligence. If any portion of this release from liability shall be deemed by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid and/or unenforceable, then the remainder of this release from liability shall remain in full force and effect and the offending provision or provisions severed here from. By using this website, displaying, viewing, downloading or using any material you are agreeing to this release, you acknowledge that you understand its content and that this release cannot be modified orally.

Policy Towards Children

We do not sell products for purchase by children. If you are under 18, you may use www.powerpilates.com and www.powerpilates.com/store only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Jurisdiction and Venue

By using this website, and any products or services purchased from Power Pilates, you agree that any legal action brought against Power Pilates shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York , for contracts that are entered into and performed wholly within the State of New York , without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that the sole jurisdiction and venue for any litigation arising from your use of or orders made on the www.powerpilates.com and www.powerpilates.com/store websites shall be in an appropriate federal or state court located in New York County , New York .

Electronic Communications

When you visit www.powerpilates.com and www.powerpilates.com/store or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically by electronic mail, facsimile transmission and similar communications. We will communicate with you by e-mail, fax or by posting notices on this website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Copyright & Trademark Complaints

Power Pilates and its affiliates respect the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your copyrighted materials have been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or if you believe that use of the trademarks on our site infringes a trademark right, please follow our Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright and Trademark Infringement .

Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright and Trademark Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted materials have been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or if you believe that use of the trademarks on our site infringes a trademark right, please provide Power Pilates' agent the written information specified below. Please note that this procedure is exclusively for notifying Power Pilates and its affiliates that your material has been infringed.

• An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or trademark interest;
• A description of what you claim has been infringed upon;
• A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Power Pilates website;
• Your address, telephone number and e-mail address;
• A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law;
• A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

Power Pilates, Inc.
Attn: Copyright/Trademark Complaint Notice
49 West 23rd Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 627-5852
Email: notice@powerpilates.com