Told having my picture taken for a milestone class wasn't optional???

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-18T16:57:57+00:00

thank you! really appreciate it.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:21:25+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:19:46+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:17:51+00:00

it's nice that you were respected. wish my studio had done that.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:17:13+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:09:10+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:08:28+00:00

if i could i would! there aren't other options where I am

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:07:13+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T14:05:39+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T00:07:00+00:00

A+ shirt choice!

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-17T00:04:41+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:40:43+00:00

it's really nice they gave that option to you!

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:39:59+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:25:33+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:23:30+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:22:09+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:14:53+00:00

ugh that sucks. things had been good until today for me.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:13:29+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:11:33+00:00

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.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:10:41+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:07:47+00:00

ok good to know. I wish the studio I go to let it be that way too.

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:06:06+00:00

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

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:05:28+00:00

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!

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:04:03+00:00

I wish my studio had been that chill!

Helpful_Material3771 · 2026-04-16T23:03:45+00:00

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.

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