01. Consent
The client consents to participate in sessions, which may include manual therapy, corrective exercise, training, or other movement-based activities. The client confirms they are medically cleared by a healthcare provider to engage in physical activity if necessary. (Check for 10. for contraindications).

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02. Transparency
The client understands it is their responsibility to provide full and accurate information regarding their health, including but not limited to medical conditions, injuries, medications, and relevant lifestyle factors. The client also agrees to update the practitioner with any changes that may affect their treatment, training, or overall wellbeing.

03. Communication
The client is responsible for informing the practitioner during the session of any pain, discomfort, or concerns so adjustments can be made.

04. Therapy & Training Disclaimer

Functional Beings provides sport therapy, Tuina-based manual therapy, movement education, and training support services. These services are intended to support physical wellbeing, movement quality, circulation, and recovery, and are not a substitute for medical care.

The practitioner is not a physiotherapist or medical doctor and does not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medical treatment, or provide physiotherapy or other medical treatment. Any therapeutic or movement-based work is offered within the scope of sport therapy and traditional manual therapy practices.

While services may support recovery, reduce physical discomfort, and assist the body’s natural processes, no medical claims, diagnoses, or guaranteed outcomes are made. Individual responses vary based on numerous factors, including health history and personal participation.

Client safety and informed participation are priorities. By engaging in services, the client acknowledges that physical activity and manual therapy involve inherent risks and agrees to communicate openly, follow guidance, and participate within their own limits.

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05. Safety & Responsibility

The client agrees to follow reasonable guidance and instructions provided during sessions and to use equipment only as directed.

Functional Beings is not responsible for injury or loss arising from misuse of equipment, failure to follow reasonable guidance, undisclosed or misrepresented health information, or actions taken outside sessions contrary to practitioner advice, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or where loss or injury results from negligence by Functional Beings.

06. Cancellation Policy
The client agrees to attend all scheduled appointments punctually. Any session that is cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.

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07. Conduct
The client understands that inappropriate behavior, requests, or presenting under the influence of alcohol or substances will result in immediate termination of the session.

08. Media & Documentation
The client consents to photographs or videos being taken during sessions for documentation and educational purposes. Such media may be used on Functional Beings’ website, social media channels, or other professional materials, unless the client has expressly opted out in writing prior to the session.

Clients may withdraw consent for future use of such media at any time by providing written notice. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawful use of materials created or published prior to the withdrawal.

 

09. Security Camera

Functional Beings operates video-only CCTV within designated general studio, training and lounge areas for safety, security, protection of premises and equipment, and incident investigation.

Treatment and changing activities take place within the designated rear therapy area, which is outside the CCTV field of view. Relevant mirror-reflection areas are digitally privacy-masked, and no audio is recorded.

Clients must use the designated therapy/changing area when dressing or undressing and should remain appropriately covered when moving through CCTV-monitored general studio areas.

CCTV is operated in accordance with the Functional Beings Privacy Policy and CCTV notices displayed at the premises.

10. Health Contraindications

Clients must disclose any health condition, injury, medication, recent procedure, pregnancy, or other relevant factor that could affect the safety or suitability of a session.

Certain conditions may require adaptation, postponement of treatment, or medical clearance before participation. These may include cardiovascular or circulatory conditions, history of thrombosis or clotting disorders, osteoporosis, active infection or illness, neurological conditions, cancer treatment, diabetes, pregnancy, recent surgery or hospitalisation, lymphatic surgery or lymph-node removal, significant skin conditions, or intoxication.

Functional Beings may decline, modify or postpone a session where there is a reasonable safety concern or where medical clearance is considered appropriate. Clients remain responsible for providing complete and accurate health information. Functional Beings is not responsible for issues arising from information that has been withheld or materially misrepresented, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

The client also acknowledges that certain conditions require caution or medical clearance before participation. These include: history of lymphatic surgery or lymph node removal, pregnancy, circulatory disorders, controlled cardiovascular conditions, autoimmune disorders, recent illness or hospitalization.

By booking a session, the client confirms they have disclosed all relevant health information and accept that Functional Beings cannot be held liable for any issues arising from undisclosed or misrepresented conditions.

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