Waiver (version 2026-10-27)
Coaching Waiver and Release
Every client signs this before their first live online coaching session with Austin Calisthenics.
1. Who this agreement covers
This agreement is between Austin Wilson, doing business as Austin Calisthenics ("the Coach"), and the person signing below ("I" or "the Client").
It covers live online coaching sessions held by video call, and any exercise, mobility, breathing or nutrition guidance the Coach gives during or between them ("the Services").
I confirm I am at least 18 years old.
2. My health and medical clearance
I confirm that:
1. I have answered the Coach's health screening questions truthfully and completely.
2. I will tell the Coach before each session about any new injury, illness, medication, pregnancy or change in my health.
3. If I have a heart, lung or metabolic condition, high blood pressure, a recent injury or surgery, or I am pregnant, I have been cleared for exercise by a doctor before starting.
4. The Coach is not a doctor, physical therapist or registered dietitian. The Services are not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and do not replace care from a licensed professional.
5. I will stop exercising immediately and seek medical help if I feel chest pain, severe shortness of breath, dizziness, faintness, or sharp or unusual pain.
3. Risks I understand and accept
I understand that exercise, including calisthenics, strength training, conditioning, mobility work and changes to my diet, carries real risks. These include:
- muscle soreness, strains, sprains and tendon or ligament injuries
- joint, back and neck injuries
- falls, and injuries from equipment, furniture or my surroundings
- dizziness, fainting, and in rare cases heart attack, stroke or death
I understand that sessions are online, so the Coach is not physically present to spot me, catch a fall, check my equipment or give emergency help. The Coach can only see what my camera shows.
I am taking part voluntarily. Knowing these risks, I accept them and take responsibility for my own participation.
4. My responsibilities during online sessions
I agree to:
1. Train in a clear, well-lit space with enough room to move, on a non-slip surface.
2. Check that any equipment I use (bars, bands, weights, benches, rings) is in good condition and securely set up.
3. Position my camera so the Coach can see my whole body for the exercises we are doing.
4. Work within my own limits, and stop or modify any exercise that hurts or feels unsafe, even if the Coach suggested it.
5. Have a phone nearby and know my address in case of an emergency. The Coach cannot call emergency services to my location.
5. Release of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by the law that applies to me, I release Austin Wilson and Austin Calisthenics from claims for injury, illness, loss or damage arising from my participation in the Services, except claims caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
I agree not to hold the Coach responsible for injuries caused by my own actions, by information I did not disclose, by my equipment or surroundings, or by my decision to continue an exercise after feeling pain.
If any part of this section cannot be enforced where I live, the rest of this agreement still applies.
6. Cancellations and refunds
Sessions are booked through Calendly and paid to Austin Wilson, with payments processed by Stripe.
- Unused sessions: full refund if I ask within 72 hours of purchase; after that, no refund, but the sessions stay bookable
- 24 hours or more before the session: full refund, or a free reschedule
- Less than 24 hours before the session: 50% refund
- I miss the session without cancelling (a no-show): no refund
- The Coach cancels: full refund, or a free reschedule
Refund requests go to austincalisthenics@gmail.com. This section follows the site's Refund Policy; if the two ever differ, the Refund Policy applies.
7. Privacy and recordings
The Coach keeps my screening answers and session notes private and uses them only to coach me, as described in the site's Privacy Policy.
Sessions are not recorded unless both of us agree at the start of that session. Any recording is used only for my coaching and is deleted on my request.
8. General terms
- This agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States.
- If any part is found unenforceable, the rest stays in effect.
- This agreement applies to every session I book until I withdraw in writing. The Coach may update it, and I will be asked to agree again before my next session.
9. Agreement and signature
I have read this agreement, I understand it, and I have had the chance to ask questions. By checking the box and typing my name, I sign it electronically.

