Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
Last update: January 2025
Article 1: Agreement
1.1. These conditions apply to all services of CrossFit Linkeroever. CrossFit Linkeroever is entitled to change the conditions applicable to the membership. The changes will enter into effect one calendar month after the announcement, unless a different statutory term is required, which will then be applied. If the member does not wish to accept a change, he/she can terminate his/her membership with effect from the date on which the new conditions come into effect. The cancellation must be received by CrossFit Linkeroever before the effective date of the change.
Article 2: Membership
2.1. The member is aware of the fact that his/her membership is entered into for the agreed contract period. The contract commences on the date of registration and is paid monthly for the duration of the contract entered into. Subscriptions are paid in advance for a full month. The membership is strictly personal and can only be transferred after permission from CrossFit Linkeroever. A 1-month subscription can only be entered into once per person. All other subscription formulas are automatically renewed monthly after their initial contract period.
Article 3: Membership fees
3.1. In case of cash payment or bank transfer, the month must be paid in advance. If the payment of the subscription costs is made by direct debit, this will be done on or around the date of the first purchase prior to the applicable month, you must ensure that there is sufficient balance on the bank or giro account indicated by the member at the time of collection.
3.2. If a direct debit is reversed, CrossFit Linkeroever may charge an amount of € 7.50 in administration costs to still collect the amount.
3.3. In case of late payment, all installments due for the remaining term of the membership become due and must be paid by the member to CrossFit Linkeroever within 30 days. The member cannot participate in the training until the moment that his due debt has been paid.
3.4. If CrossFit Linkeroever proceeds to collect its claim from the member, the member is also liable for a penalty of 10% on the unpaid membership fees until the end date of the subscription, as well as a default interest calculated at the statutory interest rate calculated from the due date of the amounts due.
3.5. If CrossFit Linkeroever has proceeded to collect its claim, the member cannot use the club until all costs charged by CrossFit Linkeroever have been paid.
3.6. The agreed registration and administration costs must be paid by direct debit. The member can in no case claim a refund of membership fees.
3.7. All prices include VAT. CrossFit Linkeroever is at all times entitled to adjust its prices in the event of changes in the amount of VAT.
Article 4: Termination of membership
4.1. If the membership is not terminated, except for a subscription entered into for one month, the subscription will be converted into a subscription of indefinite duration with a notice period of one calendar month after the scheduled end date.
4.2. Termination must be done on site, by registered letter or by e-mail to the e-mail address abo@crossfitlinkeroever.be. If the termination is done on site, a document will always be signed by both CrossFit Linkeroever and the member.
4.3. Early termination of the contract by the member is possible on medical grounds, for which a doctor’s certificate is required. The medical certificate can be provided stating that the member cannot exercise for at least 6 months. The contract can also be terminated early in the event of a move outside a radius of twenty kilometers from the CrossFit Linkeroever box. Proof of registration in the new municipality is required for this. A notice period of one calendar month applies in both cases. Early termination is not possible, apart from the above-mentioned reasons.
Article 5: Opening hours
5.1. CrossFit Linkeroever is authorized to close the gym during generally recognized holidays and school vacations. CrossFit Linkeroever is authorized to change the opening hours of the gym temporarily or permanently. CrossFit Linkeroever is authorized to close the gym for repair and maintenance work. If this closure is less than 24 hours, the member is not entitled to a refund of membership fees.
Article 6: Personal training
6.1 CrossFit Linkeroever offers private guidance in the form of personal training, for a fee. The services of the personal trainers are not included in the subscription.
Article 7: Free training
7.1 A valid subscription formula also entitles the member to free use of the box and associated sports equipment. The member can open and close the door themselves using an app on their smartphone. This can be done between 06:30 and 21:00 and does not need to be reserved in advance.
7.2 The member undertakes not to share numerical codes, number combinations and keys with other members or non-members. Granting access to non-members is strictly prohibited. In the event of a violation of these instructions and/or regulations, CrossFit Linkeroever is entitled to deny the member access to the gym and to terminate the subscription immediately, without this leading to a reduction in the subscription costs or a refund.
Article 8: Liability
8.1. CrossFit Linkeroever, trainers and/or other assistants are not liable for material or immaterial damage as a result of an accident or injury to the member and/or third parties, arising in any way whatsoever, except in the case of intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of CrossFit Linkeroever or its managers.
8.2. CrossFit Linkeroever, trainers and/or other assistants are not liable for damage, loss or theft of property of the member and/or third parties, except in the case of intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of CrossFit Linkeroever or its managers.
The use of the equipment, following a program or course components and/or activities of any kind, at CrossFit Linkeroever, is entirely at the member’s own risk.
8.3. Each member is responsible for personal accidents and his/her personal belongings. The member is advised to take out adequate insurance for this and, if desired, to request more information from his/her insurance broker.
8.4. Neither the company nor its employees can be held responsible for the loss, damage or theft of goods on the club’s premises. Every member or visitor is liable for the damage caused by him to the property of CrossFit Linkeroever.
Article 9: Privacy
9.1. CrossFit Linkeroever is responsible for the processing of the personal data it receives with a view to executing the agreement. This data is included in the member database and processed for the management of the customer base in the context of general service provision and member administration, for carrying out market studies to inform you about new products and services, for the realization of information and promotional campaigns.
9.2. When processing personal data, CrossFit Linkeroever complies with the applicable laws and regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 23 May 2018.
9.3. This data can be processed by debt collection agencies and other intermediaries who are called upon to manage debt claims. These third parties offer sufficient guarantees for adequate data protection cfr. the GDPR.
9.4. The personal data will in any case not be transferred to parties outside the European Union and will be stored to the extent necessary for the execution of the agreement.
9.5. The member can access his/her personal data or request its correction or deletion by sending an e-mail to info@crossfitlinkeroever.be. The member can also request to limit the processing of his/her personal data via the aforementioned e-mail address.
9.6. Changes regarding the personal situation of the member (e.g. address or bank details) must be communicated directly to CrossFit Linkeroever. If these changes are not communicated and if CrossFit Linkeroever has to incur costs to retrieve the new personal data, these costs will be charged to the member.
9.7. If the member has a complaint regarding the processing of his/her personal data, the person concerned can file a complaint with the privacy commission (https://www.privacycommission.be).
Article 10: CrossFit Linkeroever box rules
10.1. The member may train in the gym during opening hours, taking into account the applicable house rules. These box rules are present in the gym. The club can at all times refuse or deny access to persons whose behavior gives reason to do so.
10.2. In the sports areas, the member must always be dressed in correct sportswear. Wearing clean sports shoes is mandatory.
10.3. The changing rooms and showers must be left in good order after use. The member must adhere to the instructions given by CrossFit Linkeroever and the established regulations regarding, among other things, clothing, necessary order and discipline. In the event of violation of these instructions and/or regulations, CrossFit Linkeroever is entitled to deny the member access to the gym and to terminate the subscription with immediate effect, without this leading to a reduction in the subscription costs or a refund.
Article 11: Participation in the training
11.1. In order to participate in the training, the member must register at least 60 minutes before the start of the training. Registration is via the SportBit application. We apply a maximum number of participants for each lesson.
Article 12: Cancellation of training participation
12.1. Due to the limited number of training places, the member must be careful when reserving the training. The member must have unsubscribed via the SportBit application at least one hour before the start of the training if he or she cannot be present or cannot be present on time.
12.2. At the start of the training, the attendance list will be checked to see if the member is participating in the training session.
12.3. If a member has not unsubscribed on time five times within a period of 30 days, CrossFit Linkeroever is entitled to suspend his/her subscription for one week. In that case, the member is not entitled to a refund of subscription costs.
Article 13: Compliance with the agreement
13.1 By signing the membership agreement, the subscriber declares to comply with the house rules and general terms and conditions drawn up by CrossFit Linkeroever and to carry out the instructions. CrossFit Linkeroever is at all times entitled to deny access to anyone who does not comply with the rules for a period to be determined by CrossFit Linkeroever, without any right to reimbursement of subscription fees already paid.
Article 14: Other provisions
14.1. All cases and/or situations not provided for in the above regulations will be assessed and decided exclusively by the management of CrossFit Linkeroever.
14.2. Belgian law applies to all agreements concluded by CrossFit Linkeroever. In the event of a dispute, the courts of Antwerp have exclusive jurisdiction.
