Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 16 February 2026

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of the Studio Subs mobile application and any related websites, services, and features (together, the "Platform").

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

1. Who we are

The Platform is operated by Studio Subs Pty Ltd (ACN 694 386 180 / ABN 20 694 386 180), an Australian company with its registered office in Australia ("Studio Subs", "we", "us", "our").

Contact: admin@studiosubs.com

2. What Studio Subs does

2.1 Platform role

Studio Subs operates an online facilitation platform that enables:

  • Studios / Venues to post one-off cover shifts for classes; and
  • Instructors to view, apply for, and accept those shifts.

2.2 No service provision

Studio Subs does not provide fitness, wellness, or instructional services and does not employ or engage Instructors. All services are provided solely by Instructors to Studios.

2.3 No involvement in payments

All payments are arranged directly between Studios and Instructors.

Studio Subs does not:

  • collect, process, hold, or distribute payments; or
  • guarantee payment, fees, invoices, or cancellation outcomes, including but not limited to late payment, partial payment, or non-payment.

For clarity, any invoicing between Instructors and Studios is facilitated only by the display of a nominated invoicing email address. Studio Subs does not review, approve, send, or manage invoices and has no responsibility for payment disputes, late payments, or non-payment.

3. Definitions

  • "Studio" means a gym, studio, venue, or similar business using the Platform to source cover instructors.
  • "Instructor" means an independent fitness or wellness professional using the Platform to find cover shifts.
  • "Shift" means a one-off cover class or session posted on the Platform.
  • "User" means any person who accesses or uses the Platform.
  • "Content" means any information, text, images, documents, messages, or other material uploaded or displayed on the Platform.

4. Eligibility and accounts

4.1 Eligibility

Users must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into binding agreements.

4.2 Account registration

You agree to:

  • provide accurate, current, and complete information;
  • keep your account details up to date; and
  • maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.

You are responsible for all activity on your account.

4.3 Account types

Users must register under the appropriate account type (Studio or Instructor) and use the Platform only for its intended purpose.

5. How shifts work

5.1 Posting shifts (Studios)

Studios may post Shifts including class type, time, location, pay, required qualifications, and any additional requirements. Studios are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of posted Shifts.

5.2 Applying for shifts (Instructors)

Instructors may apply for Shifts they believe they are qualified and available to teach. Applying does not guarantee selection.

5.3 Allocation

Studios select which Instructor they wish to allocate a Shift to. Once accepted or confirmed, the Shift is considered allocated.

5.4 Communication and studio details after allocation

Once a Shift has been allocated to an Instructor:

  • the Studio's contact details (including name, location, and primary contact information) will appear in the Instructor's Studio section of the Platform;
  • the Instructor may use these details to contact the Studio directly to confirm operational details, attendance, or any changes relating to the Shift; and
  • an invoicing email address provided by the Studio will be displayed to the Instructor for invoicing purposes.

All communication, invoicing, payment arrangements, and enforcement of agreed rates or cancellation terms occur solely between the Studio and the Instructor.

Studio Subs does not:

  • issue invoices on behalf of Instructors;
  • process or collect payments;
  • verify invoicing accuracy; or
  • enforce payment or non-payment outcomes.

6. Studio subscriptions and billing

6.1 Subscription access

Studios are required to purchase a monthly subscription to access certain features of the Platform, including but not limited to posting Shifts, viewing Instructor applications, and managing allocations.

Instructors are not charged any subscription or usage fees by Studio Subs.

6.2 Pricing

Subscription pricing:

  • is billed on a monthly recurring basis;
  • is displayed clearly within the Platform prior to purchase; and
  • may vary depending on plan type, features, or promotions offered from time to time.

All prices displayed to consumers are inclusive of GST unless otherwise expressly stated. For business-to-business transactions, prices may be displayed exclusive of GST where clearly indicated.

6.3 Billing

By purchasing a subscription, the Studio authorises Studio Subs to:

  • charge the applicable subscription fee on a monthly recurring basis using the selected payment method; and
  • continue charging until the subscription is cancelled in accordance with these Terms.

Subscription fees are charged in advance for each billing period.

6.4 Cancellation of subscriptions

Studios may cancel their subscription at any time.

If the subscription was purchased through Apple's in-app purchase system or Google Play Billing, subscription management and cancellation must be completed through the user's Apple ID account settings or Google Play account settings, as applicable.

The Platform may provide access or links to facilitate subscription management, but Studio Subs does not directly process subscription billing or cancellations for subscriptions purchased through Apple or Google.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing cycle;
  • the Studio will continue to have access to subscription features until the end of that billing period;
  • no refunds or partial refunds are provided for unused time in a billing period; and
  • refunds are handled in accordance with Apple's or Google's applicable policies.

Consumer Guarantee Rights: Notwithstanding the above, nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement. If you are entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law, you may request one by contacting us at admin@studiosubs.com.

6.5 Suspension for non-payment or misuse

Studio Subs reserves the right to suspend or terminate Studio accounts where:

  • subscription fees are not successfully processed;
  • payment methods are invalid or expired and not updated within a reasonable time; or
  • there is misuse of the Platform, including repeated non-payment of Instructors, abusive conduct, or bad-faith behaviour.

Where practicable, Studio Subs will provide reasonable notice before suspension and an opportunity to remedy the relevant issue, except where immediate suspension is necessary to protect other users or the integrity of the Platform.

6.6 Subscription changes

Studio Subs may update subscription pricing or plan features from time to time.

Notice of pricing changes: We will provide at least 30 days' written notice (by email to your registered email address) prior to any pricing increase taking effect. If you do not agree to the new pricing, you may cancel your subscription before the new pricing takes effect without penalty.

Continued use of the subscription after a pricing change becomes effective constitutes acceptance of the updated pricing.

6.7 Apple In-App Purchases

If you are purchasing a subscription through the Studio Subs mobile application on an Apple device, your subscription will be processed and billed through Apple Inc. using Apple's in-app purchase system.

By purchasing a subscription through Apple:

  • payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase;
  • subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period;
  • renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period;
  • subscription management and cancellation must be completed through your Apple ID account settings;
  • Studio Subs does not process payments directly and cannot issue refunds for purchases made through Apple.

Refunds are subject to Apple's refund policies and must be requested directly from Apple.

Apple's terms and conditions and privacy policy apply to all purchases made through Apple's in-app purchase system.

6.8 Google Play Billing

If you purchase a subscription through the Studio Subs mobile application on an Android device, your subscription will be processed and billed through Google LLC using Google Play Billing.

By purchasing a subscription through Google Play:

  • payment will be charged to your Google account at confirmation of purchase;
  • subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period;
  • renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period;
  • subscription management and cancellation must be completed through your Google Play account settings;
  • Studio Subs does not process payments directly and cannot issue refunds for purchases made through Google Play.

Refunds are subject to Google Play's refund policies and must be requested directly from Google.

Google's terms and privacy policy apply to all purchases made through Google Play Billing.

7. Instructor qualifications and uploads

7.1 Required uploads

Instructors may be required to upload documentation including:

  • qualifications and certifications;
  • insurance certificates;
  • first aid and CPR certificates; and
  • identification or other credentials.

7.2 Review by Studio Subs

Studio Subs may review uploaded documents for completeness and validity as part of Platform quality controls. However, this review is administrative only and does not constitute verification, endorsement, or a guarantee of suitability.

7.3 Studio responsibility

All uploaded documents are visible to Studios. Studios remain solely responsible for independently verifying that an Instructor's qualifications, insurance, and certifications meet their specific requirements before engaging them.

8. Instructor obligations

Instructors agree that they:

  • are independent contractors, not employees of Studio Subs or Studios (noting that the true nature of any relationship between an Instructor and a Studio will be determined by the substance of that arrangement, not by labels used in these Terms);
  • will only apply for and accept Shifts they are competent and available to teach;
  • will maintain all required insurance, qualifications, and certifications;
  • will comply with venue rules, health and safety requirements, and applicable laws; and
  • are solely responsible for the services they provide.

9. No-shows, cancellations, and enforcement

9.1 No-shows

A No-Show occurs when an Instructor fails to attend a Shift without appropriate notice to the Studio.

Studio Subs reserves the right, acting reasonably and proportionately, to:

  • issue warnings;
  • suspend accounts; or
  • permanently remove Instructors from the Platform for No-Shows or repeated unreliability.

Before taking any such action (except in cases of repeated No-Shows or serious misconduct), Studio Subs will use reasonable endeavours to notify the Instructor and provide an opportunity to respond.

9.2 Cancellations

Cancellation terms, notice periods, and payment outcomes are handled privately between Studios and Instructors.

Studio Subs does not enforce cancellation fees or payment obligations. Any invoicing or fee adjustments arising from cancellations or changes are managed entirely outside the Platform using the contact details provided after allocation.

10. Acceptable use

Users must not:

  • use the Platform for unlawful purposes;
  • post misleading, defamatory, offensive, or abusive content;
  • misuse other users' personal information;
  • attempt to bypass Platform security; or
  • scrape, resell, reverse engineer, or interfere with the Platform.

Studio Subs reserves the right to remove or edit Shifts, profiles, or other Content at its discretion where it believes the Content breaches these Terms or poses a risk to users or the Platform.

11. Content and intellectual property

Users retain ownership of Content they upload but grant Studio Subs a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use that Content solely to operate and improve the Platform.

All intellectual property in the Platform itself remains the property of Studio Subs or its licensors.

12. Privacy

Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • the Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis;
  • Studio Subs does not guarantee that Shifts will be filled or that Instructors or Studios will meet expectations;
  • Studio Subs does not guarantee the accuracy of user profiles or uploaded documents; and
  • Studio Subs is not responsible for conduct, performance, injuries, losses, or disputes arising from classes or venue conditions.

14. Limitation of liability

14.1 Australian Consumer Law

Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled to cancel your service contract with us and to a refund for the unused portion, or to compensation for its reduced value. You are also entitled to choose a refund or replacement for major failures with goods. If a failure with the goods or a service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to have the failure rectified in a reasonable time. If this is not done, you are entitled to a refund for the goods and to cancel the contract for the service and obtain a refund of any unused portion. You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) or any other applicable law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

14.2 Exclusion of certain losses

Subject to clause 14.1 and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Studio Subs excludes all liability for:

  • indirect or consequential loss;
  • loss of profit, revenue, or anticipated savings;
  • loss of opportunity or goodwill;
  • reputational damage; or
  • data loss,

arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Platform, regardless of the cause of action.

14.3 Cap on liability

Subject to clauses 14.1 and 14.4, Studio Subs' maximum aggregate liability to you arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Platform, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or otherwise, is limited to the greater of:

  • the total subscription fees actually paid by you to Studio Subs in the twelve (12) months immediately prior to the event giving rise to the claim; or
  • AUD $500.

14.4 Exclusions from cap

The limitations in clauses 14.2 and 14.3 do not apply to liability:

  • arising from Studio Subs' fraud, wilful misconduct, or gross negligence;
  • for death or personal injury caused by Studio Subs' negligence;
  • under any indemnity given by Studio Subs under these Terms; or
  • that cannot be limited or excluded by law.

15. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Studio Subs, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • your breach of these Terms;
  • your Content;
  • services you provide to, or receive from, other users; or
  • your unlawful or negligent conduct.

Limitation: This indemnity does not apply to the extent that the relevant claim, liability, loss, damage, cost, or expense is caused or contributed to by the acts or omissions of Studio Subs, its officers, directors, employees, or agents.

16. Suspension, termination, and relationship

Studio Subs may suspend or terminate accounts immediately where:

  • these Terms are materially or repeatedly breached;
  • false or misleading information is provided;
  • conduct harms users or the Platform; or
  • required by law.

Studio Subs does not provide mediation, arbitration, or dispute resolution services between Studios and Instructors and is not required to investigate or adjudicate disputes relating to payments or services.

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, agency, or fiduciary relationship between Studio Subs and any User.

17. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

Notice of changes: For material changes to these Terms, we will provide at least 30 days' notice by email to your registered email address and/or by prominent notice on the Platform before the changes take effect.

Your options: If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you may terminate your account before the changes take effect. If you are a Studio with an active subscription, you may cancel your subscription without penalty within 30 days of receiving notice of material changes.

Continued use of the Platform after the updated Terms take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Force majeure

Studio Subs is not liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms where such delay or failure results from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to system outages, network failures, acts of government, natural disasters, or third-party service disruptions.

19. Notices

Studio Subs may provide notices to Users via the Platform, by email to your registered email address, or by any other reasonable means.

You may provide notices to Studio Subs by email to admin@studiosubs.com.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be read down to the extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, or if that is not possible, will be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

21. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Subject to any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law, you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

22. Entire agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Studio Subs regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

23. Contact

Questions or concerns may be directed to:

admin@studiosubs.com