Terms and Conditions
Private & Semi-Private Sessions

These Terms and Conditions govern all private and semi-private Pilates and rehabilitation sessions provided by Goddu Pilates, operated by Marina Goddu. Sessions take place at the studio in Monte Estoril, Portugal, and online via video call.

By booking a session - whether in person or online - you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms. If you are booking on behalf of another person, you confirm that you have their authority to do so and that these terms apply to them equally.

Your health and safety are the foundation of everything we do. Please read this section carefully.

Your health is your responsibility. Before your first session, you must:

• Disclose all relevant medical conditions, injuries, surgeries, chronic pain, cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, or any other factor that may affect your ability to exercise safely.
• Obtain medical clearance from your doctor if you are recovering from surgery, have a diagnosed medical condition, or have been advised by a healthcare professional to seek clearance before exercising.
• Inform us of any changes to your health before each subsequent session - including new injuries, recent procedures, or changes in your condition. Your health can change between sessions.

During every session, you are responsible for:

• Listening to your body and stopping any movement that causes pain, discomfort, dizziness, or shortness of breath.
• Communicating clearly with Marina about how you feel - before, during, and after each exercise.
• Following instructions regarding technique, range of motion, and safe use of equipment.

Goddu Pilates accepts no liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from your failure to disclose a relevant health condition, your continuation of exercise after experiencing pain, or participation against medical advice.

By booking a session, you confirm that you participate voluntarily and accept full responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.

Private Session - one-on-one with Marina. Each session is 55 minutes, fully tailored to your body, history, and goals. Available in person at the studio and online.

Semi-Private Session - two people training together (partner, friend, or spouse) in the same 55-minute session. Each person works on their own individual programme. Maximum 2 people per session. Available in person only.

All in-person sessions include full access to all studio equipment - Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels. Everything is provided. Please bring only yourself.

Every new client begins with a free 20-minute introductory consultation to discuss goals, health history, and any concerns - before any movement work begins.

Prices are in Euros. Goddu Pilates reserves the right to update pricing with advance notice. Any price change will not affect packs that have already been purchased.

• Single sessions must be paid in full before the session takes place.
• Session packs must be paid in full at the time of booking, before the first session in the pack.
• Accepted payment methods: cash (in-person sessions) and bank transfer. Bank details will be provided upon booking.
• Sessions will not proceed until payment has been received and confirmed.
• Bank transfer fees and currency conversion costs are the client's responsibility.

Session packs are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. Sessions not used within this period will expire. No refund will be issued for unused sessions once a pack has expired.

Pack sessions are personal and non-transferable. They cannot be shared with another person (except within the same semi-private booking) or exchanged for cash.

If you are unable to use your pack within 6 months due to medical reasons or exceptional circumstances, please contact Marina as early as possible. Extensions may be granted at Marina's discretion.

Cancellation by the client

• Cancellations with 24 hours notice or more will not be charged. The session will be rescheduled or returned to your pack.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full. The session is counted as used.
• No-shows (no contact, no cancellation) will be charged in full.

Semi-private sessions - if one partner cancels

• The cancelling client is charged the full semi-private session rate.
• The remaining client may attend the session as a private session and will be charged at the private single session rate of €115.

Cancellation by Goddu Pilates

If Marina needs to cancel a session, you will be given as much notice as possible. The session will be rescheduled at your convenience or returned to your pack at no charge.

To cancel or reschedule, please contact Marina directly by WhatsApp or email. A cancellation is only valid once it has been confirmed by Marina.

The following additional conditions apply to online sessions:

• You are responsible for a stable internet connection, sufficient and clear space to move safely, and any equipment agreed with Marina in advance.
• Sessions will not be recorded by Goddu Pilates without your explicit written consent. You may not record sessions without Marina's written consent.
• If a technical disruption on your side ends or significantly disrupts the session, it will be counted as used. If the disruption is on Marina's side, the session will be rescheduled or returned to your pack.
• All health and safety responsibilities apply equally to online sessions. You are responsible for ensuring your environment is safe before each session begins.

• Please arrive on time. Late arrival will not extend the session duration.
• Always inform Marina of any pain, injury, or change in your health at the start of each session - even if you have mentioned it before.
• Goddu Pilates reserves the right to end or modify a session at any time if Marina believes it is unsafe to continue. In such cases, the session will be rescheduled at no additional charge.
• Goddu Pilates reserves the right to decline service to any client whose behaviour is disrespectful or unsafe.

Goddu Pilates takes all reasonable care to provide safe, professional, and effective sessions. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• Goddu Pilates is not liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from participation in sessions, unless caused by proven negligence on Marina's part.
• Goddu Pilates is not liable for loss or damage to personal belongings at the studio.
• Goddu Pilates is not liable for injury resulting from a client's failure to disclose a relevant health condition, or from continuing an exercise after experiencing pain or discomfort.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by applicable law.

To provide safe and effective sessions, Goddu Pilates collects and stores personal and health information including your name, contact details, health history, and session notes.

• Your data is used solely to plan and deliver your sessions. It is never shared with third parties without your consent.
• Your data is stored securely in accordance with applicable data protection law, including GDPR.
• You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting Marina directly.

By booking a session, you consent to your personal and health information being collected and used for the purposes described above.

These terms are governed by the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from these terms or from sessions provided by Goddu Pilates will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Portuguese courts, unless the consumer protection laws of your country of residence require otherwise.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact Marina directly: