Somalates® Facilitator Training Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: August 2026

These Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings made for Somalates® Facilitator Training courses, instructor education programmes, workshops, certification courses and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events delivered by Serendipity Wellness® trading as Somalates®.

By booking a place you confirm you have read, understood and agree to these Terms.

1. Booking

A place is only secured once:

  • payment has been received in full (unless an agreed payment plan is in place)

  • you receive written email confirmation of your booking.

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Eligibility

Participants must:

  • be aged 18 or over

  • hold an appropriate fitness, Pilates, movement, therapy or healthcare qualification where specified

  • A minimum of Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology certification or equivalent

  • ensure they meet any prerequisite requirements listed on the course page.

Serendipity Wellness® and Somalates® reserves the right to request proof of qualifications before attendance.

3. Course Fees

All prices are shown in Pounds Sterling (£).

Course fees include only those items specifically stated within the course description.

Travel, accommodation and personal expenses remain the responsibility of the participant.

4. Cancellation by the Participant

Because facilitator training courses require:

  • venue hire

  • instructor scheduling

  • printed manuals

  • certification materials

  • administration

  • limited course places

all bookings are considered a commitment.

More than 30 days before the course

  • Bookings may be cancelled in writing.

  • Refunds will be considered less a £50 administration fee.

15–30 days before

  • No refund.

At Tracy Richardson's sole discretion, a transfer to a future training may be offered if your place can be filled.

  • A transfer fee of £50 may apply.

Within 14 days

  • No refunds.

  • No transfers.

Failure to attend is treated as a cancellation.

5. Transfers

Training places are:

  • non-transferable to another individual

  • cannot be resold

  • cannot be exchanged for another course without written agreement.

6. Cancellation by Serendipity Wellness®

Serendipity Wellness®, Somalates® reserves the right to:

  • change venue

  • change timetable

  • change trainers

  • postpone

  • reschedule

  • cancel a course where necessary.

Should this occur participants will be offered either:

  • an alternative date; or

  • a full refund of fees paid.

Serendipity Wellnes®s is not liable for travel, accommodation or any other consequential costs.

7. Attendance

Participants are expected to:

  • arrive on time

  • attend the full training

  • participate professionally

  • treat fellow delegates with respect.

Persistent disruptive behaviour may result in removal without refund.

8. Certification

Certificates will only be issued where participants:

  • attend the full course

  • successfully complete all required assessments

  • meet the required standard.

Attendance alone does not automatically guarantee certification.

9. Intellectual Property

All course materials remain the intellectual property of Tracy Richardson, Serendipity Wellness® and Somalates®.

This includes:

  • manuals

  • presentations

  • videos

  • teaching notes

  • course content

  • branding

  • exercises

  • downloadable resources.

Materials may not be:

  • copied

  • reproduced

  • shared

  • uploaded online

  • distributed

  • taught as your own

  • adapted for commercial use

without prior written permission.

10. Somalates® Name & Trademark

Somalates® is a registered trademark.

Completion of facilitator training does not grant ownership of the Somalates® trademark.

Only licensed facilitators who remain in good standing may advertise themselves as authorised Somalates® Facilitators in accordance with the current Somalates® branding guidelines.

11. Photography & Media

Photographs and video may be taken during training for promotional purposes.

If you do not wish to appear in photographs, please notify the trainer before the course begins.

12. Health

Participants confirm they are fit to take part.

You are responsible for informing the trainer of any injury, illness or medical condition before practical sessions.Participation is at your own risk.

13. Liability

Nothing within these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

Subject to this, Serendipity Wellness® shall not be liable for:

  • loss of earnings

  • indirect loss

  • travel costs

  • accommodation costs

  • consequential losses arising from cancellation or postponement.

14. Data Protection

Personal information will be processed in accordance with the Somalates® Privacy Policy and UK GDPR.

Information is collected solely for administration, certification and course management.

15. Force Majeure

Serendipity Wellness® and Somalates® shall not be liable for cancellation or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control including:

  • severe weather

  • pandemic restrictions

  • venue closure

  • industrial action

  • illness

  • government restrictions

  • acts of God.

Where possible an alternative date will be offered.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17. Contact

Serendipity Wellness®

Email: tracy@serendipitywellness.co.uk

Website: www.somalates.co.uk


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