STUDENT AGREEMENT FOR STOTT PILATES® TEACHER TRAINING - Hosted by Cleveland Pilates LLC

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between the student whose name appears below (“Student”) and Cleveland Pilates LLC (“Host Studio”) for participation in a STOTT PILATES® teacher training course provided in partnership with Merrithew™ Company.


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1. Course Participation & Eligibility

By signing this Agreement, the Student confirms they are physically able to participate in this training course and do not have any medical or physical conditions that would pose a risk of harm to themselves or others during training activities.
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2. Course Tuition and Payment Terms

Tuition Deadline: The full course tuition must be paid no later than five (5) weeks prior to the training start date.

Non-Refundable Holding Fee: A non-refundable holding fee of $500 is required to secure enrollment. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including cancellation by the student prior to the five-week deadline.

Refund Policy: All amounts paid become fully non-refundable beginning five (5) weeks prior to the course start date.

Down Payment and Payment Plan Terms: For students electing a payment plan, a down payment equal to twenty percent (20%) of the full tuition fee of $2,650 is required to reserve a place in the course. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than five (5) weeks prior to the scheduled course start date. Late payments will incur a surcharge of ten percent (10%) on the outstanding balance.

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3. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

Cleveland Pilates LLC and Merrithew™ Company reserve the right to Reschedule or Cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances or other conditions.

If the course is canceled by the Host Studio or Merrithew and not due to the Student’s actions, the Student will receive a full refund, minus any non-recoverable third-party processing or administrative fees, including the non-refundable $500 registration fee if it has already been collected. If however the Course is Rescheduled, a non-refundable fee of $500 is still required. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the Student cancels before the five-week deadline.


No refunds will be issued for cancellations by the Student made within five (5) weeks of the course start date.
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4. Code of Conduct

The Student agrees to maintain professional and respectful behavior at all times during the course.

Cleveland Pilates LLC reserves the right to dismiss any student from the course for inappropriate behavior, offensive language, unprofessional appearance, or verbal/physical abuse directed at instructors, staff, or fellow students.

Such dismissal will not entitle the Student to any refund of tuition.

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5. Liability Waiver and Indemnification

The Student hereby releases, waives, and discharges Cleveland Pilates LLC, Merrithew™ Company, their owners, instructors, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses, or legal actions, including attorney fees, that may arise from or in connection with participation in the course.

The Student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the above-mentioned parties from any liability resulting from the Student’s participation in the training course.



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6. Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend all scheduled training days and times. Any missed hours must be made up at the Student’s expense and scheduled directly with the instructor trainer, subject to availability. This is facilitated by the Hosting Center, Cleveland Pilates LLC.  Excessive absences may result in ineligibility for course completion or certification.



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7. Certification Requirements

I understand that Completion of the training course does not guarantee certification. Students must meet all requirements as outlined by Merrithew™, including but not limited to attendance, participation, completion of training hours as described in Merrithew documents and website posting, and passing written and practical exams, to be eligible for certification.



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8. Make-Up and Private Session Fees

Any required make-up sessions, tutorials, or private instruction outside of regular class hours are not included in the course tuition and will be billed separately. This will be subject to Cleveland Pilates LLC and Merrithew rules and regulations.



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9. Photo & Media Release

By participating in this course, the Student grants Cleveland Pilates LLC and Merrithew™ permission to use photographs, video, or audio recordings taken during the course for promotional or educational purposes, unless the Student provides written notice opting out prior to the start of the training.




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10. Force Majeure

Cleveland Pilates LLC and Merrithew™ shall not be held liable for any delay or failure in performance caused by circumstances beyond their control, including but not limited to natural disasters, health emergencies, travel restrictions, or governmental actions.





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11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Ohio. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved first through good-faith mediation, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio.




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Course Objectives & Expectations

Thank you for your interest in STOTT PILATES® Education. Please review the course objectives and expectations outlined below,
and sign this document before filling out the application to ensure a clear understanding of the course structure and goals.

Prerequisites

Most STOTT PILATES training courses have a requirement of prior knowledge for acceptance.
Prerequisites are slightly different for each course. Please visit merrithew.com/instructor-training for a complete list.

Pre-Course

The STOTT PILATES training programs provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help
master the repertoire. It is highly recommended that students begin reviewing the required course materials (manuals, etc)
prior to the start of the course, if they are available for purchase in advance.

Course Objectives

In each course, students learn:
- how to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
- a complete breakdown of each exercise
- exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
- variations to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- modifications for specific body types and postural issues
- how to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
- a variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
- effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation

During Course

Students are required to attend and participate at all times during all course hours. It is essential that students adhere to the course times,
including designated breaks during the course.
Participants must be injury-free and are required to physically perform the exercises taught in class. Any injuries acquired during the
course that impede physical participation will not exempt the individual from completing all required hours. Any hours missed need
to be completed privately at an hourly rate with an Instructor Trainer.
For every hour that is missed, a half hour session must be scheduled and completed. Should more than 5 hours be missed, each
additional hour must be made up with an equivalent one hour session. Students have six months after the completion of the course to
make up any hours missed. If this time is exceeded , the course, including all fees, is forfeited and the entire course must be retaken in
order to examine and certify.
In addition to physical participation, students are required to take part in supervised teaching. Students are expected to review material
covered before and after each session and be prepared to practice teach in class when requested.
Photography, Video and/or Audio Recording
Photography, audio and/or video recordings of any Merrithew courses being taught is strictly prohibited. If there are exceptional
circumstances that make this necessary, the student must apply for and receive express written permission from the Senior Program
Director of Education and sign a contract restricting its use. This policy is to help us avoid any infringement on our intellectual property.

Post-Course

At the conclusion of each course, students receive a letter of completion stating that they have fulfilled the training requirements and are
pending certification. and continuing education credits, if applicable. Participants who do not attend and/or participate during any and
all course hours will not receive a letter of completion until the hours/objectives are met. Students of the Comprehensive Program will
receive a completion letter upon completing the required number of Apprenticeship hours.
A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses. Practice teaching and
physical review hours must be logged outside of class time and submitted at the time of the practical exam. Log sheets can be found in
the Support Materials Manual. Additional training may be required to prepare for certification, as indicated by an Instructor Trainer.
Practice teaching hours can be fulfilled by instructing family members, fellow students, friends or clients.
Physical review means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor
or working out with a DVD can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.
Observation involves watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant Merrithew videos.
For specific hours pertaining to each course please visit merrithew.com/instructor-training and click on the specific course.

Certification & Examinations

STOTT PILATES certification is awarded upon successful completion of a course plus a written and practical exam. Certification shows
clients and employers that an individual is a well-qualified professional. Exam material is cumulative so students can certify in stages
by taking an exam after each course or after a series of courses, e.g. students certified in Matwork must take a combined Matwork
and Reformer exam should they wish to certify in Reformer. This also applies to students certified in Reformer who wish to move on to
CCB (Cadillac, Chair & Barrels) certification.
Please note that exams and the apprenticeship program must be taken within six months of the last course completed and that there
is a fee associated with each exam. Successful completion of Matwork; Reformer; Cadillac, Chair & Barrels; Advanced Repertoire;
ISP courses and exams are required for full certification.
Please review the additional links below for more information on Certification and Examinations:
Certification: merrithew.com/education/exams-faq

Continuing Education Program: merrithew.com/education/cont-ed/FAQ

I understand and comply with the policies and guidelines presented in this document and understand my role as a STOTT PILATES student.




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Instructor Declaration Agreement with Merrithew
Upon completion of the course, I will be able to teach the STOTT PILATES®
method of exercise and be included in a global community and support
network. I agree to do my certification examination within six months of the
last STOTT PILATES course that I complete. Upon passing my exam, I will be
recognized as a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. Only upon the receipt of
my certificate will I be entitled to identify myself as a STOTT PILATES Certified
Instructor. I agree not to misrepresent my training and level of certification to
clients and/or employers.
I understand that as an Instructor I am not qualified to train and certify
students to become Instructors of the STOTT PILATES method. Instructors
must obtain STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer status in order to train and
certify others in the STOTT PILATES method.
As well, in order to maintain my status as a STOTT PILATES Certified
Instructor, I agree to do six hours of continuing education credits annually.
Once certified, under the guidelines of the STOTT PILATES program,
I will receive a number of benefits, including a detailed listing in the
online Merrithew Instructor Finder that will include my name, qualifications,
location, phone number and email address. If I do not wish to have my
name and contact information listed on the Instructor Finder, I agree to
notify the Merrithew Education staff in writing within five (5) days of
receipt of my certificate.
As a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, I will follow the teaching methods
and maintain the quality standards taught to me in the STOTT PILATES
Certification Courses. When Merrithew provides regular updates on any
changes to the teaching methods, I will incorporate these changes into
my teaching. I will not modify the STOTT PILATES curriculum without
permission from Merrithew, and I agree that the Company may observe any
of my STOTT PILATES client sessions.

When teaching STOTT PILATES client sessions I will do so in accordance
with the trademarks owned by Merrithew Corporation. I agree to use
the designated and approved trademarks at all times when teaching
and marketing STOTT PILATES client sessions. I agree that any relevant
trademarks used in print, visual or electronic formats must be accompanied
by the appropriate STOTT PILATES logo and legal fine print approved by the
Merrithew Marketing Department.
I also agree to submit for approval (prior to publishing/distributing) samples of
any promotional materials including websites developed in order to promote
my STOTT PILATES client sessions. Since significant research, development
and promotion have gone into developing the STOTT PILATES brand, I agree
that I will not use trademarks owned by Merrithew Corporation, verbally or
otherwise, to describe any exercise method or “Pilates” in the generic sense.
As a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, I will receive specific printed material
to use as instructed for the purpose of learning, teaching and promoting
STOTT PILATES, and I will not copy, distribute or sell such material without
the permission of Merrithew. For each course in which I have enrolled, I agree
to purchase all required materials prior to or on the first day of the course.
As a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, I understand that I am not an
employee or official business partner of Merrithew.I agree to hold Merrithew,
the Company, their Corporate Training Center, Licensed Training Centers,
Host Training Centers, and their respective officers and employees harmless
from and against any and all injuries, damage or losses resulting from
training, accident or negligence.
Trademarks & Intellectual Property: The presentation of STOTT PILATES
trademarks, logos, styles, images, copy, co‐founder references, and all other
Intellectual Property shall be adhered to at all times in strict accordance to
the Merrithew Marketing and Communications Guidelines (“Guidelines”).
A current version can be found at merrithew.com
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I understand my agreement with the above terms is required to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor.


I agree to review the Guidelines link on a regular basis, no less than once every six months, to ensure compliance.


I understand that in my role as a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor it is essential to be kept up-to-date, and as such, I consent to Merrithew contacting me
via electronic messages including emails and text messages to communicate important updates, news, relevant offers and training information.



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