This agreement applies as between you, the User of this Website and
Pilates Academy®, the owner(s) of this Website. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by Clauses 1, 2, 4 – 15 and 19 – 31 of these Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. Clauses 3 and 16 – 18 apply only to the sale of Services. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.
No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and Our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon Our sending a confirmation email to you indicating that your order has been accepted.
If you do not accept these Terms, please refrain from using our services.
In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- "Account": means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Website;
- "Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
- "Facilities": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Pilates Academy® makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
- "Services": means the services available to you through this Website, specifically use of the Pilates Academy® proprietary e-learning platform;
- "Payment Information": means any details required for the purchase of Services from this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;
- "Premises": Means Our place(s) of business located at Jumeirah Bay X2 Tower, Suite 4202, JLT, Cluster X – Dubai, UAE.;
- "System": means any online communications infrastructure that Pilates Academy® makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
- "User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Pilates Academy® Ltd and acting in the course of their employment;
- “Instructor“: Any certified individual delivering classes, workshops, or educational content on behalf of Pilates Academy®.
- “Digital Services“: Any on-demand, pre-recorded, or live-streamed content provided through the Pilates Academy® platform.
- "Website": means the website that you are currently using (movement-academy-online.learnworlds.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.yourschool.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions; and
- "We/Us/Our": means Pilates Academy®, a company incorporated in the United Arab Emirateswith Company registration Number DMCC-083863 , located at Jumeirah Bay X2 Tower, Suite 4202, JLT, Cluster X – Dubai, UAE.
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services independently. Persons under the age of 18 should use this Website only with the supervision of an Adult (parents or guardian). Payment Information must be provided by or with the explicit permission of an Adult.
When you use our website and services, you agree to:
- Keep your login credentials secure and use strong passwords.
- Avoid any activity that may damage, disable, or impair the website.
- Respect the privacy, rights, and experience of other users.
You are solely responsible for anything that happens through your account.
We expect all users to use our platforms responsibly. You must not:
- Try to interfere with our systems or security features.
- Upload or distribute malicious code or engage in activities that breach UAE law.
- Access or attempt to access areas or systems you’re not authorized to use.
By using our services, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pilates Academy®, its directors, team members, partners, and affiliates from any claim, liability, damage, cost, or expense (including legal fees) arising from, including but not limited to:
- Your use or misuse of the platform.
- Your breach of these Terms.
- Any violation carried out via your account, whether by you or someone using your account without authorization.
These Terms and Conditions also apply to customers procuring Services in the course of business. If you’re purchasing services on behalf of a company or client, you’re responsible for ensuring compliance on their behalf.
- 7.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 8 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Pilates Academy®, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable `United Arab Emiratesand International intellectual property and other laws.
- 7.2 Subject to Clause 9 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given Our express written permission to do so.
8.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.
8.2 Subject to Clause 9 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.
Material from the Pilates Academy® website may only be reused without written authorization where permitted under applicable copyright law. Specifically, the exceptions outlined in Chapter III of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 may apply to certain uses such as private study, non-commercial research, or quoting with attribution.
This allowance does not grant blanket permission to reuse, copy, or modify any part of our content, especially training materials, videos, downloads, or curriculum.
All content, materials, and digital services offered through the Pilates Academy® website and app are provided in compliance with UAE export control regulations. You may not export, share, or transmit any part of our content to a location or individual subject to UAE sanctions or international embargoes.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your access to and use of our platform complies with the laws in your jurisdiction. If you’re located outside the UAE, it is your responsibility to verify local restrictions regarding educational content, fitness services, and digital media imports.
This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Pilates Academy® or that of Our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.
Please be mindful when leaving our site, and we recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any website you access via external links.
Those wishing to place a link to this Website on other sites may do so under the following conditions:
- Links must direct to our homepage movement-academy-online.learnworlds.com unless you have received our written permission for deep linking to specific internal pages.
- Links must be fair, legal, and clearly marked as referencing Pilates Academy®.
- You may not link in a way that implies association, endorsement, or approval where none exists.
- You may not embed our content within other websites (e.g., via iframes) without consent.
- Linking sites must not contain offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
- We reserve the right to withdraw linking permissions at any time, without prior notice, if these conditions are breached.
To find out more please contact Us by email at learn@movementacademyonline.com or call us in the following number: +971567984655
- 13.1 When using any System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in your Account being suspended or closed:
- 13.1.1 You must not use obscene, threatening, defamatory, or discriminatorylanguage;
- 13.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;
- 13.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote, glorify or incite violence;
- 13.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as We may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;
- 13.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;
- 13.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of Pilates Academy® or Our affiliates; and
- 13.1.7 You must not use Our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as "spam" or "junk mail".
- 13.2 You acknowledge that Pilates Academy® reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
- 13.3 You acknowledge that Pilates Academy® may retain and, where legally or operationally required, review communications sent to us via these platforms. This may be for customer service tracking, internal training, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.
- 13.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to Us through Our System may be modified by Us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon Our use of such information must be communicated to Us in advance and We reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.
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14.1 In order to procure Services on this Website and to use certain other parts of the System, you are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details and Payment Information which may vary based upon your use of the Website as We may not require payment information until you wish to make a purchase. By continuing to use this Website you represent and warrant that:
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14.1.1 all information you submit is accurate and truthful;
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14.1.2 you have permission to submit Payment Information where permission may be required; and
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14.1.3 you will keep this information accurate and up-to-date. Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.
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14.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. We accept no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.
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14.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another person without consent, you should contact Us immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised orders or payments that may be pending. Please be aware that orders or payments can only be cancelled up until provision of Services has commenced. In the event that an unauthorised provision commences prior to your notifying Us of the unauthorised nature of the order or payment then you shall be charged for the period from the commencement of the provision of services until the date you notified us and may be charged for a billing cycle of one month.
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14.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 13. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.
- 15.1 Either Pilates Academy® or you may terminate your Account at any time. If We terminate your Account, you will be notified by email and, where appropriate,an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons, if deemed necessary to protect the integrity of our platform, our team, or other users.
- 15.2 If we terminate your Account, any current or pending orders or payments on your Account will be cancelled and provision of Services will not commence. You will no longer have access to your personal dashboard, course materials, booking history, or digital certifications unless otherwise agreed.
- 15.3 We also reserve the right to temporarily suspend accounts under investigation for policy breaches, unauthorized use of materials, or misuse of the platform, until the matter is resolved.
- 15.4 Pilates Academy® reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate your access to the website, classes, services, or any part thereof, without prior notice, if:
- You breach or violate these Terms and Conditions, studio policies, or any applicable laws;
- You engage in behavior that is abusive, threatening, disruptive, or harmful to staff, other clients, or the studio environment;
- You misuse or manipulate the booking system, membership privileges, or promotional offers.
- 16.1 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all general descriptions of Services available from Pilates Academy® correspond to the actual Services that will be provided to you, We are not responsible for any variations from these descriptions as the exact nature of the Services may vary depending on your individual requirements and circumstances. This does not exclude Our liability for mistakes due to negligence on Our part and refers only to variations of the correct Services, not different Services altogether. Please refer to sub-Clause 17.8 for incorrect Services.
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16.2 Where appropriate, you may be required to select the required Plan of Services.
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16.3 We neither represent nor warrant that such Services will be available at all times and cannot necessarily confirm availability until confirming your Order. Availability indications are not provided on the Website.
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16.4 All pricing information on the Website is correct at the time of going online. We reserve the right to change prices and alter or remove any special offers from time to time and as necessary.
- 16.5 In the event that prices are changed during the period between an order being placed for Services and Us processing that order and taking payment, then the price that was valid at the time of the order shall be used.
- 16.6 All pricing is displayed in Dollars (United States Dollars) unless otherwise stated. Please note that international users may be subject to currency conversion fees or additional banking charges. Pilates Academy® is not responsible for such fees.
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17.1 No part of this Website constitutes a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer that We may, at Our sole discretion, accept. Our acceptance is indicated by Us sending to you an order confirmation email. Only once We have sent you an order confirmation email will there be a binding contract between Pilates Academy® and you.
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17.2 Order confirmations under sub-Clause 17.1 will be sent to you before the Services begin and shall contain the following information:
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17.2.1 Confirmation of the Services ordered including full details of the main characteristics of those Services;
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17.2.2 Fully itemised pricing for the Services ordered including, where appropriate, taxes, delivery and other additional charges;
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17.2.3 Relevant times and dates for the provision of the Services;
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17.2.4 User credentials and relevant information for accessing those services.
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17.3 If We, for any reason, do not accept your order, no payment shall be taken under normal circumstances. In any event, any sums paid by you in relation to that order will be refunded within 14 calendar days.
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17.4 Payment for the Services shall be taken via your chosen payment method, immediately for any setup fee that corresponds to the service plan you purchased and at the same day of each subsequent month (“billing cycle”) for charges accrued during the previous month (“billing cycle”) AND/OR as indicated in the order confirmation you received.
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17.5 We aim to fulfill your Order within 2-3 working days or if not, within a reasonable period following your Order, unless there are exceptional circumstances. If we cannot fulfill your Order within a reasonable period, we will inform you at the time you place the Order by a note on the relevant web page or by contacting you directly after you place your Order. Time is not of the essence of the Contract, which means we will aim to fulfill your Order within any agreed timescales but this is not an essential term of the Contract and we will not be liable to you if we do not do so. If the Services are to begin within 14 calendar days of Our acceptance of your order, at your express request, you will be required to expressly acknowledge that your statutory cancellation rights, detailed below in Clause 18, will be affected.
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17.6 Pilates Academy® shall use all Our reasonable endeavours to provide the Services with reasonable skill and care, commensurate with best trade practice.
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17.7 In the event that Services are provided that are not in conformity with your order and thus incorrect, you should contact Us immediately to inform Us of the mistake. We will ensure that any necessary corrections are made within five (5) working days. Additional terms and conditions may apply to the provision of certain Services. You will be asked to read and confirm your acceptance of any such terms and conditions when completing your Order.
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17.8 Pilates Academy® provides technical support via our online support forum and/or phone. Pilates Academy® makes every effort possible to respond in a timely manner but we do not guarantee a particular response time.
We want you to be completely satisfied with the Products or Services you order from
Pilates Academy®. If you need to speak to us about your Order, then please contact customer care on +971567984655, or by email at
learn@movementacademyonline.com or write to us at our address (see section 1 above). You may cancel an Order that we have accepted or cancel the Contract. If any Specific Terms accompanying the Service contain terms about cancelling the Service, the cancellation policy in the Specific Terms will apply.
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18.1 If you are a consumer based within the European Union, you have a statutory right to a “cooling off” period. This period begins once your order is confirmed and the contract between Pilates Academy® and you is formed and ends at the end of 14 calendar days after that date. If you change your mind about the Services within this period and wish to cancel your order, please inform Us immediately using the following email: learn@movementacademyonline.com. Your right to cancel during the cooling off period is subject to the provisions of sub-Clause 18.2.
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18.2 As specified in sub-Clause 17.6, if the Services are to begin within the cooling off period you are required to make an express request to that effect. By requesting that the Services begin within the 14 calendar day cooling off period you acknowledge and agree to the following:
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18.2.1 If the Services are fully performed within the 14 calendar day cooling off period, you will lose your right to cancel after the Services are complete.
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18.2.2 If you cancel the Services after provision has begun but is not yet complete you will still be required to pay for the Services supplied up until the point at which you inform Us that you wish to cancel. The amount due shall be calculated in proportion to the full price of the Services and the actual Services already provided. Any sums that have already been paid for the Services shall be refunded subject to deductions calculated in accordance with the foregoing. Refunds, where applicable, will be issued within 5 working days and in any event no later than 14 calendar days after you inform Us that you wish to cancel.
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18.3 Cancellation of Services after the 14 calendar day cooling off period has elapsed shall be subject to the specific terms governing those Services and may be subject to a minimum contract duration.
Use of the Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy (movement-academy-online.learnworlds.com/privacy) which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, please click on the link above.
- 20.1 We handle all personal data in line with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
- 20.2 We may use your personal information to:
- 20.2.1 Provide Our Services to you;
- 20.2.2 Process your payment for the Services; and
- 20.2.3 Inform you of new products and services available from Us. You may request that We stop sending you this information at any time.
- 20.3 In certain circumstances (if, for example, you wish to purchase Services on credit), and with your consent, We may pass your personal information on to credit reference agencies. These agencies are also bound by the Data Protection Act 1998 and should use and hold your personal information accordingly.
- 20.4 We will not pass on your personal information to any other third parties without first obtaining your express permission.
We may update the website, app, services, or these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our offerings, improve user experience, or comply with legal requirements.You are bound by any updated Terms from the moment you continue using our services after changes are published. We encourage you to review this page regularly. If changes are required by law, they will apply automatically to all pending and future orders. Pilates Academy® also retains the right to correct typographical errors, outdated information, or pricing inaccuracies without prior notice. This includes adjustments made on product pages, promotional listings, or automated emails.
- 22.1 We make no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service or Services.
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22.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
- 22.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.
- 22.4 Whilst We use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, you are strongly advised to take responsibility for your own internet security, that of your personal details and your computers.
- 22.5 Force Majeure: Pilates Academy® will not be held responsible for delays or failure to perform its obligations if such delay or failure results from causes outside our reasonable control, including technical failures, pandemics, armed conflict, embargoes, or regulatory changes.
We reserve the right to change the Website, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Website following the changes. If We are required to make any changes to these Terms and Conditions by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by you in the future.
- 24.1 The Website is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. Pilates Academy® uses industry best practices to provide a high uptime, including a fault-tolerant architecture hosted in cloud servers. We give no warranty that the Website or Facilities will be free of defects and / or faults and we do not provide any kind of refund for outages. We provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.
- 24.2 We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.
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25.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Website or any information contained therein. You should be aware that you use the Website and its Content at your own risk.
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25.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts .
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25.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts Pilates Academy®'s liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect provision of Services or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Website.
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25.4 In the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining Terms and Conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.
In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights upon any third party. The agreement created by these Terms and Conditions is between you and Pilates Academy®.
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29.1 All notices / communications shall be given to Us either by post to Our Premises (Pilates Academy®, Jumeirah Bay X2 Tower, Suite 4202, JLT, Cluster X – Dubai, UAE)) or by email to learn@movementacademyonline.com. Such notice will be deemed received 7 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.
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29.2 We may from time to time, if you opt to receive it, send you information about Our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any email which you receive from Us.
By participating in any classes, sessions, or activities offered by Pilates Academy®, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Participation is entirely at your own risk.
- You confirm that you are in good physical condition and capable of engaging in physical activity.
- You understand that physical exercise involves inherent risks, including (but not limited to) injury, illness, or even death.
- You are strongly advised to consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions, injuries, or are pregnant.
These Terms and Conditions and the relationship between you and Pilates Academy® shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the United States of Emirates and Pilates Academy® and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates.
