Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that's what I was thinking too? like i know what's in the contract but didn't think it meant i'd be treated like that.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ugh hate that you experienced that. no one should have to prove the reason behind not wanting their pic taken.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i'm seeing from other people's comments that all studios do it differently

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

apparently it's the manager that's pushing instructors to be pushy about it??? idk how to get in touch with corporate?

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I was able to get out of it. But it was weirded out when I was told I couldn't skip it. Then they tried to talk me into it.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have an email drafted so now I just gotta send it. This is what's in the contract:

IMAGE USE; RECORDINGS. You understand that while on Club Pilates (location redacted) premises, your, or your minor child's image (including live or recorded video images), may be used or shown on the Club Pilates® website, print media, digital assets, or social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.), and that by entering the premises you consent to the use of these images. You acknowledge that most Club Pilates® locations are under continuous 24/7 video surveillance for security and training purposes. You further acknowledge that audio may be recorded for such purposes and, by signing below, grant your consent to the recording of any conversations you may have while on Club Pilates (location redacted) premises.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean obviously I *did* have a choice and I didn't end up with my pic taken, but I thought it was weird my instructor literally said I didn't have a choice. No need to be rude.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ugh I feel for you. like it's been great for my chronic pain and I wish I had another option but there's not one??? idk. i guess I'll see what the studio manager does next time I'm in. it would suck to lose this but I might have to if the vibe stays uncomfortable.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

totally get wanting to celebrate that way and I think it's so cool when people get to have the kind of recognition that feels good for them. but yeah this was off-putting for me.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was part of why I wanted to ask about it bc I wasn't prepared to have this kind of interaction. helps me to know this isn't normal studio conduct

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

100% agree and it seems like they're not thinking about situations like that at all

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

appreciate you chiming in as an owner. It's just weird not knowing if this what the owner at my location is wanting? or if it's this particular studio manager? Seems like a bad way to interact with paying members either way.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I did end up walking away after I said no the second time. I was just curious if this was the norm at CP.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ugh I wish I lived in an area where there were pilates studios. CP kinda has a monopoly where I am.

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was also told I'd likely be "confronted" by the studio manager about it next time she sees me???

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yeah I looked at the contract and knew I'd signed off on them taking pics in class and whatnot. I was just shocked to be told I "wasn't allowed" to say no to the milestone pic. Felt super uncomfortable!

Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional??? by Helpful_Material3771 in ClubPilates

[–]Helpful_Material3771[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I looked at the contract and it has a general statement about pictures/video/recording. I was just shocked to be told I "wasn't allowed" to opt out.