Notice of Informed Consent and Release of Liability

Effective date:  January 1, 2004

 

Notice of Informed Consent

 

For: Any and all programs, either complimentary or purchased on the website(s) www.imsinchicago or www.osarconsulting.com 

Placement: Required acknowledgment at checkout, before purchase is finalized.

Legal disclaimer: This document is a draft written to balance clear, caring language with the structure of a standard informed-consent and release-of-liability agreement. It has not been reviewed by an attorney. Before publishing, have this reviewed by a licensed attorney familiar with fitness/wellness liability in your state. 

Notice of Informed Consent and Release of Liability

Before joining any and all programs, please take a few minutes to read this notice. It's here so you know exactly what to expect, how to participate safely, and what you're agreeing to when you click Purchase.

The team at Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists (CIMS) cares about every person who enters this program. This notice exists to protect you, the program, and the relationship between us.

What These Programs Are

These are educational, self-guided movement programs. They are delivered through pre-recorded or live video sessions and supporting materials. The programs teach movement awareness, mobility work, strength progressions, and self-assessment techniques designed to support general wellness and movement quality.

What These Programs Are Not

These program is not medical care. They are not physical therapy. They are not a diagnosis, a treatment, or a substitute for the advice of a licensed healthcare provider. The instructors are not acting as your personal physician, surgeon, physical therapist, or other clinical provider. No doctor-patient or therapist-patient relationship is created by purchasing or participating in this program.

If you are currently experiencing pain, a recent injury, a new or unstable medical condition, or are in the early stages of post-surgical recovery, please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning. If you are unsure whether this program is appropriate for you, talk with your doctor first.

Acknowledgment of Risk

Movement and exercise — even gentle, well-cued movement — carry some inherent risk. By participating in this program, you acknowledge and accept that those risks include, but are not limited to:

  • Muscle soreness, fatigue, or temporary discomfort
  • Joint or soft tissue strain
  • Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
  • Falls or loss of balance during standing or dynamic exercises
  • Unexpected physical responses to movement, including during or after a session

You agree that you are responsible for listening to your body, modifying or stopping any exercise that feels unsafe, and seeking medical attention if needed at any point during or after the program.

Your Responsibilities as a Participant

By enrolling, you agree to:

  • Participate at your own pace and within your own capacity.
  • Stop any exercise that causes sharp pain, dizziness, or any sensation that feels wrong.
  • Use the self-checks built into each session honestly, and adjust your participation accordingly.
  • Consult a licensed healthcare provider if a symptom arises that concerns you.
  • Use the program only for your own personal practice. The materials are not to be shared, copied, redistributed, or used to teach others without written permission from CIMS.

Release of Liability

By purchasing and participating in any and all of these program, you, on behalf of yourself and your heirs, agree to release, waive, and hold harmless Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists, the Integrative Movement Institute,  the program instructors, and any affiliated practitioners or employees (collectively, "CIMS") any affiliate you may have purchased the programs through from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses — including injury, illness, or worsening of any pre-existing condition — that may arise from your participation in this program.

This release applies to claims arising from CIMS's ordinary negligence in the design, delivery, or content of the program, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This release does not apply to claims arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.

You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and that you have had the opportunity to read this notice in full, to ask questions, and to decline if you do not agree to the terms.

Refund Policy

This program is backed by the 7-Day Self-Check Guarantee. Work through Session 1 and use the self-checks built into it. If those self-checks don't show a change in how the body feels or moves, you may request a full refund within 7 days of purchase by emailing [refund email address]. Refund requests outside the 7-day window cannot be honored.

  

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about these policies, please contact us: