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When purchasing a coaching service (subscription or program) you have 72h to cancel and receive full reimbursement. (minus any payment fees incurred).
3-month commitment

Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are The First Lap Coaching. 

Our website address is: https://TheFirstLap.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

We don’t have comments turned on now, but should we in the future, the following applies. When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. The First Lap Coaching stores these images on a publically available server for use. You provide those rights of use by uploading images.

Contact & Waiver Forms

As a The First Lap Coaching subscribing Athlete, you will be filling out numerous forms and waivers to ensure our liability protection, your safety, and to enhance our ability to coach you in your current running goals. These forms will retain information about you. This information can be removed upon account deletion upon request.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

The First Lap Coaching uses Google Analytics. Google use first-party cookies (such as Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to potentially our website.

You may opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertisers including AdWords and opt-out of customized Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Preferences Manager. To provide website visitors more choice on how their data is collevted by Google Analytics, Google has developed an Opt-out Browser add-on, which is available by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, to enable you to opt-out of Google’s programs.

Google Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Who we share your data with

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Athlete Terms & Conditions

The First Lap/Canadian Wintersports Inc. (“CWS/TFL” or “us”) offers a range of coaching and fitness services – comprising individual and group coaching services - personal coaching, custom training plans, clinics and programs (“Coaching Services”) each as further described on the thefirstlap.com website (“Website”). All Services are provided subject to the following terms and conditions. All or part of the services are performed by a coach (“Coach”) who is assigned to the undersigned individual or to facilitate the Workout (“Athlete” or “you”).  

The Coach is an independent contractor of CWS/TFL and governed by their respective local or national licensing authority, if applicable, and any separate agreement with you. CWS/TFL shall not be responsible for act, omission or otherwise performed by the Coach, whether or not it was performed during the course of the Services. 

BY CLICKING THE “PURCHASE NOW”, “GET STARTED” OR SUCH OTHER AFFIRMATIVE BUTTON ON THE WEBSITE YOU (A) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT; (B) REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, POWER, AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT; AND (C) ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE THE SERVICES.

Part A – Coaching Services 

• Coaching Service Fees: Coaching Service fees, as indicated on the Website, are payable in advance each month. By signing this Agreement, Athlete is authorizing CWS/TFL to charge his/her card on file for the Coaching Services provided. Athlete is responsible for updating the card on file with CWS/TFL to avoid any disruptions in Coaching Services due to non-payment. CWS/TFL reserves the right to discontinue or suspend Coaching Services for non-payment and, if necessary, send Athlete’s account to a collection agency. CWS/TFL may update the Coaching Service fees on 30 days’ notice to the Athlete. 

2. Start-up Fee: The Coaching Services start-up fee is non-refundable and payable within 10 days of accepting this Agreement.

3. Commitment Period: Coaching Services require a minimum of 3 months commitment (“Initial Period”). This means that we will charge your credit card a minimum of 3 months in a row from the start of  Coaching Services

4. On Hold: After the Initial Period, you may request to pause your Coaching Services for a maximum of 3 months (“On Hold”). This means that you will maintain your CWS/TFL account and connection to your coach but will not be charged your Coaching Services fee during this period. All On Hold requests must be made through your coach and approved in advance. Anything after this 3 month On Hold period will be treated as a cancellation. 

5. Cancellation: After the Initial Period, you may cancel or make changes to your Coaching Services on 30 days’ notice to us via your CWS/TFL dashboard and to your Coach. Failure to give notice will result in being charged for an additional month of fees. All cancellations must receive approval by your Coach and CWS/TFL. You may return to training when you are ready by signing up on the Website. CWS/TFL may terminate or amend this Agreement at any time upon 10  days written notice to Athlete. The parties further agree that neither party shall make any disparaging remarks about the other party in the event this Agreement is terminated.

Part B – Workouts

6. Workout Fees: Workout fees, as indicated on the Website, are payable in advance each month. By accepting this Agreement, Athlete is authorizing CWS/TFL to charge his/her card on file. Athlete is responsible for updating the card on file with CWS/TFL to avoid any disruptions in Workouts due to non-payment. CWS/TFL may update the Workout fees on 30 days’ notice to the Athlete. 

7. Cancellation: Athletes may cancel their Workouts membership at any time. Athletes will not be entitled to any refunds of Workout fees paid prior to the date of cancellation. Workout memberships shall be valid until the next payment date (so by way of example, if an Athlete’s payment date is 3 January, and cancellation occurs on 15 January, the Athlete’s membership is valid until 2 February). The parties further agree that neither party shall make any disparaging remarks about the other party in the event this Agreement is terminated.  

8. Availability of Workouts: CWS/TFL shall endeavour to provide Workouts on a weekly basis or as otherwise specified on the Website. However, CWS/TFL is not liable for any cancellations due to causes beyond its reasonable control including availability of Coaches, availability of venues, weather conditions or public health or other restrictions. Monthly Workout fees shall remain the same regardless of the number of Workouts made available in any given month. 

Part C – General 

9. Confidentiality: The Athlete agrees that the Services provided under this Agreement are strictly confidential and may not be disclosed to any third party without the express written consent of CWS/TFL, including but not limited to, the materials provided to the Athlete from CWS/TFL, the techniques and methodologies utilized by CWS/TFL and the substance of the communications between CWS/TFL and the Athlete. The Athlete agrees that it shall not reproduce any materials provided to the Athlete by CWS/TFL. It is expressly understood and agreed that CWS/TFL is the sole and exclusive owner of all concepts, programs, ideas, materials, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights associated with the Services. 

10. Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity:

a) The Athlete represents that it is at least 18 years of age. Further, the Athlete understands and agrees that: 

• the Services may require intense physical activity; and 

• that such participation carries with it certain and inherent and unavoidable risks, including an increased risk of serious illness, injury, paralysis, or even death. With full awareness of such risks, the Athlete agrees that it assumes the risk of participating in the Services.

b) The Athlete certifies that it is physically fit and sufficiently trained for participation in the Services and that it has not been advised against participation by a qualified health professional. 

c) The Athlete agrees that it is voluntarily participating in the Services, whether currently, or in the future, with the knowledge of the numerous risks and dangers involved and CWS/TFL shall bear no responsibility or liability including, without limitation:

• negligence in any manner on the part of CWS/TFL or the Coach in the conduct or arrangement of the Services;

• equipment including, without limitation, selection, assembly, shipping, packing, handling, storage, failures or maintenance;

• physical exertion for which the Athlete is not prepared; and/or 

• accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services and/or the availability or adequacy of medical attention once provided. 

d) The Athlete is solely and exclusively responsible for its own mental health, physical health, decisions, and any other actions or inaction the Athlete chooses to take. CWS/TFL is not liable for any result or non-result or any consequences which may come about due to the Athlete’s relationship with the Coach. Coaching is not a therapeutic relationship or a medical one. CWS/TFL may not provide therapy or medical services and the Athlete is responsible for procuring these services at its own will and discretion if needed.

11. Anti-discrimination and harassment: CWS/TFL is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully and have equal opportunities. Every Athlete has a right to claim and enforce their right to a services environment free of harassment and discrimination. We also ask you to report any discriminatory or harassing behaviour you witness or experience to info@mile2marathon.com. The complaint may be verbal or in writing. No person shall be negatively treated for bringing forward a complaint, providing information related to a complaint, or helping to resolve a complaint. 

12. Athlete’s Responsibilities:

• The Athlete hereby agrees to abide by all applicable industry associations and national governing bodies policies and regulations surrounding the non-use of performance enhancing drugs, including any banned substances.

• The Athlete understands and agrees that it is solely responsible for arranging any lodging, transportation, equipment and other related travel accommodations and all expenses needed by it to participate in the Services. 

• The Athlete hereby agrees to be responsible for his/her own welfare and accepts any and all risk of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. 

• The Athlete fully discharges and covenants to CWS/TFL that the Athlete, nor any other party on behalf of the Athlete will sue or threaten to sue CWS/TFL and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless CWS/TFL, CWS/TFL’s representatives, directors, agents, employees, officers, volunteers, other athletes, any sponsors, advertisers and if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises on which the Services may take place (each considered one of the “releases” herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages on the Athlete’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releases or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations. 

13. Governing Law: This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of Ontario, Canada. The courts of Ontario, Canada shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this agreement or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

14. General:

• The Athlete may not assign his/her rights or delegate his/her duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of CWS/TFL. The Services are not transferable. 

• This Agreement, as well as any waiver, constitute the complete and exclusive statement of all mutual understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior proposals, communications and understandings, oral or written. 

• CWS/TFL is not liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts of nature and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.

• All notices and requests in connection with this Agreement may be sent by electronic mail. Correctly addressed notices sent by electronic mail shall be deemed to have been received instantaneously on transmission. Notices shall be addressed to the Athlete as per the electronic mail address details submitted to CWS/TFL and to CWS/TFL as follows: info@mile2marathon.com or to such other address as CWS/TFL provides to the Athlete.