Terms and Conditions

General Agreement

1. Definitions

“Studio” refers to the aerial training space, equipment, and facilities provided for hire.

“Hirer” refers to the individual or group booking the studio for self-training.

“Self-Training” means independent practice with no instruction, coaching, spotting, or supervision provided by the studio.

• This agreement governs the use of the aerial silk, aerial hoop (lyra), any other aerial apparatus and general training facilities (“Training Space”).

•  All hirers acknowledge that aerial arts involve inherent physical risks and agree to participate voluntarily.

• The studio reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any participant who breaches these terms.

2. Eligibility & Experience Requirements

• Hirers must be 18+ unless accompanied by a parent/guardian and approved in writing.

• Hirers must have sufficient aerial experience to train safely without instruction.

• Beginners or first-time aerial students are not permitted to book self-training sessions to train alone. Booking must be a private coaching session.

3. Assumption of Risk

•  Aerial activities involve physical exertion, height, and equipment use, which carry the risk of injury, including (but not limited to) sprains, falls, bruising, muscle tears, equipment burns, and other bodily harm.

• By entering the space, the hirer acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any injury or accident that may occur.

• The hirer understand that no space or instructor can guarantee injury-free participation.

4. Health & Safety

• Hirer must disclose any medical conditions that may affect your participation (e.g., heart conditions, vertigo, pregnancy, previous injuries).

• No training under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or performance-impairing medication

• Appropriate attire is required: no zippers, jewellery, lotions or creams that may damage equipment or cause slipping.

• Warm-up is mandatory before using equipment.

• In case of injury, you consent to first aid being administered and/or emergency services being called if required.

5. Equipment Use

• Misuse of aerial silks, hoops, crash mats, or rigging systems is strictly prohibited.

• Hirer must conduct a pre-use equipment check (rigging, apparatus, mats). Any concerns must be reported immediately.

• Crash mats must be used at all times under aerial points.

• Hirers are liable for any damage caused by misuse or negligence.

6. Personal Responsibility

• Hirers are responsible for your own physical capability and progression.

• Hirer conduct training only in skill sets with which they have demonstrable familiarity and confidence. No new or unfamiliar moves may be attempted without a coach present.

• No one should train at the facility alone. The studio will let you know if you are the only person booked in for that session, and you should bring a company with you for safety reason.

7. Liability Waiver & Release

• Hirer agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the studio, owners, staff, contractors, instructors, and associated parties from any claim of injury, loss, damage, or death arising from participation or presence in the Training Space.

• Hirer accept full responsibility for any damage caused to the facility or equipment due to misuse or negligence.

• Hirer acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

8. Studio Rules & Conduct

• Respect fellow participants, staff, and shared equipment.

• No food or drink near equipment (water only allowed).

•  Keep the space clean; return mats and equipment to designated areas.

• Children or spectators are not permitted on mats or equipment.

•  Unsafe behaviour may result in immediate removal from the space.

9. Photos & Media

• Personal filming is allowed only when not obstructing others.

• Filming others without consent is prohibited.

10. Teaching, Coaching, and Instruction

• No teaching, coaching, or instruction may be conducted at House of Flying Friends without prior written approval from the studio. This includes private lessons, group classes, workshops, spotting, or any form of paid instruction.

• Approved instructors must provide to House of Flying Friends, prior to the booking date the relevant teaching insurance (public liability, professional indemnity)

• Instructors and hirers acknowledge that they are solely responsible for the safety and supervision of all students they bring into the studio, including:

  • Conducting appropriate warm-ups and progressions;

  • Ensuring all participants use equipment safely;

  • Using appropriate mats and spotting techniques;

  • Ensuring students do not exceed their skill level.

• The hirer agrees that House of Flying Friends does not supervise, monitor, or provide duty of care for students during a hired teaching session. All responsibility for participant welfare lies with the instructor or hirer.

• Instructors must ensure that the number of participants does not exceed the studio’s maximum capacity.

• The hirer/instructor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless House of Flying Friends from all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from or connected with teaching activities conducted during their studio hire, to the fullest extent permitted under Victorian law.

• House of Flying Friends reserves the right to refuse or revoke permission to teach at any time if safety concerns, misconduct, unsuitable qualifications, or policy breaches occur.