terms & conditions

Article 1. Applicability

1. The Terms and Conditions stated herein apply to all individuals who are members of CrossFit Amsterdam (referred to as 'CFA' hereafter). Members are given the opportunity to review these Terms and Conditions when enrolling in a membership. Upon signing a contract with CFA, members confirm that they have reviewed and accepted the Terms and Conditions as well as the Box rules that are relevant to CFA
2. CFA reserves the right to modify or supplement any of the Terms and Conditions or Box rules.

Article 2. Membership

1. A membership will be known as:

• Monthly Memberships:All memberships have a duration of 1-month with 1 calendar month notice period.
• 12-Month upfront memberships: CFA offers memberships to be paid for 12 months in advance at a 10% discount.
• Flexible Pass Memberships: These are credit-based memberships where a set number of sessions are purchased for flexible use. This includes options such as drop-in sessions, punchcards, On-ramp course sessions, personal training sessions, and any other credit-based offerings.

1. Each membership plan provides a set number of credits. To use the CFA facility, every session must be booked through the membership system, with one credit deducted per session. Any unused credits for the week can be rolled over within the same month but will expire if not used by the end of that month. Please note that credits do not carry over to the following months.
2. Signing up for a membership via the internet is a legal act according to law book number 7, article 46A/D. This membership will be strictly personal and cannot be transferred to other individuals.

Article 3. Costs membership

1. All members are required to pay the membership fee associated with their selected membership level, which can be found on our website at crossfitamsterdam.nl.
2. CFA has the authority to periodically decide on the membership fee amount and make adjustments for the remaining duration of the contract in a prospective manner.
3. The membership fee will be automatically charged to your bank account or charged to your credit card around the first day of each month. If you start your membership in the middle of a month, the fee for this first month will be adjusted proportionally.
4. Based on the payment method chosen, members will incur additional transaction or processing fees. These fees will be passed on to the members and may include, but are not limited to, credit card processing fees, bank transaction fees, SEPA direct debit fees, and any other applicable charges associated with the payment method selected.
5. In the event of payment failure, the outstanding amount must be settled within one week. Unsuccessful payments may result in additional transaction and/or processing costs to the member such as, amongst others, chargeback fees or re-processing fees. Management reserves the right to suspend or deny participation in classes in the event of payment failure or payments that are overdue.
6. Members are required to make payments in accordance with their chosen payment method. It is the responsibility of members to ensure that the designated (bank) account has adequate funds to facilitate transactions through methods such as debit, SEPA, direct debit, credit card, or any other selected payment option. In the event that a debited or charged amount is reclaimed by the bank due to your liability, whether knowingly or unknowingly, you may be obligated to cover the associated bank and administrative expenses.

Article 4. Membership period

1. Memberships either have a one month duration for an indefinite term or in the case of an annual membership a 1 year period (where the first month is prorated if a membership is entered into in the middle of a month) - annual memberships do not automatically renew.
2. Should your membership  start in a particular month, the fee will be prorated accordingly. For our monthly memberships the membership will automatically renew on a monthly basis, from the first day of the following month.
3. The annual/1 year membership will expire after the contract period ends. Should the respective member wish to continue to use the CFA facility a new membership should be entered into.
4. The 1-month membership is entered into for an indefinite term and automatically renews on a monthly basis at the current rates at the time of renewal. Refer to Article 5 for details on the termination of this membership.
5. All credit-based memberships, referred to as Flexible Pass Memberships (see Article 2), come with a fixed term. Once this term expires, any unused credits will automatically expire and will no longer be valid.
6. Should a member cancel their membership and they wish to become a member again, this is treated as a new membership with an applicable notice period.
    

Article 5. Terminating Membership

1. Termination initiated by CFA
   CFA reserves the right to terminate any membership without providing a reason in the following events:

• If, in CFA's judgement, a member seriously violates any of the Box Rules and/or terms and conditions or misbehaves in a serious manner. In such cases, payments will not be refunded and no prior notice will be given.
• If membership fees remain unpaid 30 days after the due date, CFA may issue a written warning before terminating the membership.
  
  

1. Termination initiated by a CFA member
   Members are allowed to terminate memberships with a full calendar month notice period in writing. This can be done by contacting info@crossfitamsterdam.nl . Should a member terminate their membership during a specific month, the member is allowed to continue using the services offered by CFA until the end of the notice period.

Article 6. Mutations of Membership

1. Members may upgrade or downgrade their membership to any level with a higher/lower frequency during their membership period. Such requests must be submitted in writing to CFA before the next monthly membership fee payment. This change in membership will commence on the next billing date once the new membership fee has been paid and will remain active for an indefinite period. For annual memberships, an upgrade can be done during the membership period, and the additional fee for the higher tier membership should be paid (prorated to the remaining period in the contract) on the 1st day of the month following the notice - from this date the upgrade will take effect. Downgrades on annual memberships are not possible.

Article 7. Liability

1. The use of CFA's equipment and materials is solely at the risk and responsibility of the members.
2. CFA and its coaches cannot be held liable for any injury, damage, or death that occurs to a member while attending class, using the recovery facility, or being present on CFA's premises, regardless of their use of available equipment and materials.
3. Members acknowledge that by using the recovery room facilities, including the ice bath and sauna, they accept the inherent risks and confirm that they are not aware of any medical conditions that would prevent them from safely using these amenities.
4. Members are prohibited from holding CFA accountable for any harm inflicted upon themselves or third parties due to their own negligence or abnormal behaviour while present on CFA's premises.
5. Members are responsible for any damage caused to CFA's property resulting from their omission and/or fault.

Article 8. Refunds and Returns

1. Under the Agreement with CrossFit Amsterdam, any fees or payments made are non-refundable under all circumstances, including the 1 year upfront memberships. However, if you have purchased CrossFit Amsterdam products or apparel, such as t-shirts, hats, sports equipment, or any other physical or tangible products, you may return them within fourteen (14) days of purchase, provided that you have proof of purchase or receipt.

Article 9. Use of lockers, dressing rooms, and fitness areas

1. Members are permitted to use CFA lockers during business hours. However, personal items, including clothing, must not be left in the lockers after leaving the facility. CFA reserves the right to open any lockers that remain closed beyond operating hours and remove any belongings left inside. Any damage resulting from this action, such as damage to the locker or its lock, will be charged to the Member.
2. Items left behind will be stored for a maximum of two weeks. CFA assumes no responsibility for the loss or misplacement of items removed from lockers, either within or beyond the storage period.
3. CFA is not liable for any damage, theft, or loss of personal belongings belonging to Members or third parties within the facility premises.

Article 10. Miscellaneous

1. By utilising CFA services, both members and clients grant CFA permission to publish and share on social media any video, photography, or other visual material featuring groups or individuals captured at CFA events or on CFA premises.
2. The personal information provided will solely be utilised for internal purposes and will not be disclosed to any third parties.
3. CFA retains the right to modify its opening hours due to cleaning, decoration, repairs, special occasions, vacations, or other reasons. However, the CFA will attempt to notify its members in advance.
4. CFA has the authority to modify pricing, products, and service offerings for reasons such as shifting market conditions, discontinuing products, product unavailability, manufacturer price changes, and advertising errors, among others. This list is not exhaustive. All membership price changes will be communicated two months in advance.
5. For the safety and security of our members, staff, and property, CFA is monitored by CCTV in accordance with Dutch privacy legislation. Video footage is stored securely and retained for no longer than 4 weeks, unless required for incident investigation.