Participant Acknowledgement of Risk, Release and Consent

1. The risks I understand

1. 1.1Yoga is a physical activity. I may strain a muscle, lose my balance or fall.
2. 1.2The puppies are young animals. Even when healthy and gentle, they may jump, nip, bite, scratch, chew or soil my clothes and belongings, or get under my feet. Their behaviour cannot be fully predicted.
3. 1.3Contact with puppies can cause allergic reactions and, rarely, the transmission of infections from animals to people.

2. My health

1. 2.1I confirm that I am fit to take part in a gentle yoga class. I have told the team on arrival if I am pregnant, injured, allergic to animals, immunocompromised, afraid of dogs, or have any condition that could be affected by the class. If in doubt, I have consulted a doctor before booking.
2. 2.2I will stop and tell the team if I feel pain, discomfort or an allergic reaction.

3. The rules I will follow

1. 3.1I will follow the instructions of the instructor and the team at all times.
2. 3.2I will stay seated or close to the floor when holding a puppy, and only pick one up if the team says I may.
3. 3.3I will not feed the puppies, wake a sleeping puppy, play roughly, or chase or restrain a puppy that wants to move away.
4. 3.4I will clean my hands before and after the class, and keep my food, drinks and valuables away from the puppies.
5. 3.5I understand that the team may ask me to leave, without refund, if I do not follow these rules or if my behaviour puts people or puppies at risk.

4. Assumption of risk and release

1. 4.1I take part voluntarily and accept the risks described above. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release Puppies & Yoga Dubai, its team, its instructors, its venue partners and its puppy supplier from any claim for injury, illness, loss or damage arising from those risks.
2. 4.2I understand that this release does not exclude liability that cannot be excluded under UAE law.

5. My belongings

I am responsible for my belongings. Puppies & Yoga Dubai is not responsible for clothing or belongings that are soiled, chewed, lost or damaged during the class. I will not bring valuables onto the mat.

6. My responsibility

1. 6.1I am responsible for any injury or damage that I cause, intentionally or through carelessness, including by not following the rules above, to another person, to the premises, or to a puppy, and I will pay the resulting costs.
2. 6.2If I injure a puppy, for example by dropping it or stepping on it, these costs include its veterinary care, such as for a broken bone, and, if the puppy dies or cannot recover, its value as set by its owner. Puppies & Yoga Dubai will send me the invoice and the supporting documents, and I agree to pay within 14 days.

7. First aid

If I am injured or unwell, I allow the team to give first aid and to call emergency services. Any medical costs are my responsibility.

8. Photos and videos

1. 8.1Classes are photographed and filmed. I agree that Puppies & Yoga Dubai may use photos and videos in which I appear to promote its business, without payment. If I do not want to appear, I tick the box below and tell the team on arrival, and they will make sure I am not featured.
2. 8.2My personal data is used to manage my booking, my safety and, if I agree above, the use of my image, in line with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data.

9. Participants who are minors

Participants must be at least 8 years old. Guests aged 16 and over may join on their own. Guests aged 8 to 15 may join only with an adult on the same booking, who supervises them throughout the class. If the participant is a minor under UAE law, a parent or legal guardian accepts this document on the participant's behalf and signs below.

10. General

If any part of this document is found invalid, the rest remains in force. This document is governed by the federal laws of the United Arab Emirates as applied in the Emirate of Dubai.