Self Access
Self-Access Policy & Liability Agreement
Unstaffed Facility Access (Self-Access Program). This page summarizes the rules, expectations, and agreements required for members approved to use the facility during unstaffed hours. Self-Access is a privilege extended to qualified members and may be revoked at any time.
Section 1: Purpose
The Self-Access benefit allows approved members to access the gym during designated hours when no staff are on-site. Members acknowledge that no coaching, spotting, instruction, or emergency assistance will be available during these times.
Section 2: Eligibility
To qualify for Self-Access, members must:
- Be in good standing with an active membership
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have completed onboarding and movement orientation
- Have consistently participated in coach-led group classes for a minimum of three (3) consecutive months
- Demonstrate safe movement patterns, sound judgment, and respect for gym rules
- Receive coach approval and management authorization
- Have all required waivers and emergency contact information on file
Section 3: Access Rules & Hours
Self-Access is permitted only during designated unstaffed hours.
Self-Access hours are subject to change, suspension, or removal at any time as management deems appropriate.
Self-Access availability does not constitute a guaranteed service and may be modified without refund or adjustment to membership fees.
Section 4: Training Restrictions
The following are not permitted during Self-Access hours:
- Maximal or near-maximal lifts
- Any lift requiring a spotter
- Heavy Olympic lifts
- Complex barbell cycling under fatigue
- Training to failure
- New or unfamiliar movements
Section 5: House Protocol — Leave It Ready for the Next Class
Members must leave the facility class-ready:
- Equipment is sanitized after use
- Chalk is removed from equipment and surfaces
- Excessive sweat is wiped from floors, mats, and turf
- All personal trash is removed
- No food or sugary drinks are left behind or discarded in the facility
Section 6: Health Conditions & Self-Sustainability Policy
Self-Access participation requires the ability to train independently and safely without supervision or immediate assistance.
Members certify that they do not have any medical, physical, or neurological conditions that could impair their ability to safely self-sustain during unstaffed training, including but not limited to:
- Heart or cardiovascular conditions
- Brain or neurological conditions
- Conditions affecting balance, coordination, or motor skills
- Conditions that increase the risk of fainting, seizures, or loss of consciousness
- Any condition that would reasonably require supervision, monitoring, or immediate medical intervention
Members with any such conditions are not eligible for Self-Access unless written medical clearance is provided and approved by management.
Section 7: Assumption of Risk & Liability
Using the gym during unstaffed hours involves inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, cardiac events, paralysis, or death. Members voluntarily assume all risks associated with unstaffed training.
Members release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Unified, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all claims arising from participation during Self-Access hours, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
Section 8: Review, Revocation & Enforcement
Self-Access approval is subject to periodic review and may be revoked without notice if safety, cleanliness, or policy standards are not upheld.
Violations may result in immediate suspension or permanent loss of Self-Access privileges.