POC scope notice. Enforceability of liability waivers in Ontario is partial (see Crocker v Sundance Northwest Resorts Ltd., [1988] 1 S.C.R. 1186); the waiver complements, but does not replace, proper safety practices and insurance. PAR-Q+ content is adapted from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology's published PAR-Q+ instrument and used under the CSEP public-use terms.
Part A — Medical Disclaimer
The information, programs, exercises, and feedback provided on the Velta Platform
(“Content”) are for general informational and training purposes only.
The Content is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No coach-member
relationship on the Platform is a physician-patient, therapist-patient, or regulated-professional
relationship.
Before starting, changing, or discontinuing any exercise program, you should consult a qualified
healthcare professional, especially if you:
- have a heart condition, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any cardiovascular symptoms;
- have a musculoskeletal injury, chronic joint condition, or bone condition;
- have diabetes, a metabolic disorder, or any other chronic disease;
- are pregnant, post-partum, or planning to become pregnant;
- take medication that affects exercise capacity or heart rate;
- have ever been told by a physician to restrict exercise.
If you experience pain, dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, or any
symptom out of the ordinary during or after exercise, stop immediately and seek medical attention.
Part B — Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)
Answer each question honestly. Any “yes” answer means you must consult a
physician before starting the Velta program.
| # | Question | Yes | No |
|---|
| 1 | Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition or high blood pressure? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2 | Do you feel pain in your chest at rest, during your daily activities of living, or when you do physical activity? | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3 | Do you lose balance because of dizziness or have you lost consciousness in the last 12 months? (If due to over-breathing or standing up quickly, answer No.) | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4 | Have you ever been diagnosed with another chronic medical condition (other than heart disease or high blood pressure)? Please list: ________________________ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5 | Are you currently taking prescribed medications for a chronic medical condition? Please list: ________________________ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6 | Do you currently have (or have you had within the past 12 months) a bone, joint, or soft-tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon) problem that could be made worse by physical activity? Please list: ________________________ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7 | Has your doctor ever said that you should only do medically supervised physical activity? | ☐ | ☐ |
If you answered YES to any question: do not start the Velta program until you have
consulted your physician and received medical clearance to exercise. You may still create an
account and subscribe, but you must not begin training until cleared.
Part C — Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and understand that exercise, resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, and
physical activity in general carry inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- muscle strain, sprain, tear, or other soft-tissue injury;
- joint injury, including dislocation or ligament damage;
- bone injury, including fracture;
- cardiovascular events, including, in rare cases, heart attack or stroke;
- heat-related illness;
- in very rare cases, death.
I acknowledge that these risks cannot be eliminated, even under appropriate supervision, and that
participation is voluntary.
Part D — Waiver and Release (to be read carefully)
This section contains a release of legal rights. Read it carefully before
accepting. If you do not understand any part, seek independent legal advice before agreeing.
In consideration of being permitted to use the Velta Platform and to participate in coaching
services offered through it, I agree that:
- I voluntarily assume all risk of personal injury, illness, property damage,
or death arising from my participation in any exercise or program accessed through the Platform.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release, waive, and discharge
Velta, its sole proprietor, its staff, agents, and affiliated Coaches from any and all claims,
demands, or causes of action arising from ordinary negligence in connection with
my use of the Platform or the coaching services delivered through it.
- I understand that this release does not apply to claims based on
gross negligence, wilful misconduct, fraud, or liability that cannot be waived under
applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence in
jurisdictions where such a waiver is prohibited.
- I will indemnify and hold harmless Velta and its Coaches from any claim by a
third party arising from my breach of these terms or from my own acts or omissions.
- I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older, of sound mind, that I
reside in Canada, and that I am entering into
this waiver freely, without inducement, and after the opportunity to seek independent legal advice.
- This waiver is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and any dispute will be heard
in the courts of Ontario, subject to my mandatory consumer rights.
Part E — Consent to emergency care
If I am observed in evident medical distress on a Velta live-interaction feature, I consent to
Velta contacting local emergency services using the location information I have provided and taking
reasonable steps to assist.
Part F — Acknowledgement and electronic signature
By clicking “I acknowledge and agree” during onboarding, I confirm that I have:
- read and understood the Medical Disclaimer (Part A);
- answered the PAR-Q+ questionnaire honestly (Part B);
- consulted a physician if I answered “yes” to any PAR-Q+ question;
- understood the inherent risks (Part C);
- read and understood the Waiver and Release (Part D).