FitYogAcademy offers a personal transformation challenge designed to create a community focused on active and healthy living, promoting teamwork to enhance the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.
Participation Requirements and Acknowledgment:
Prior to participating in this challenge, it is imperative that participants thoroughly read and understand the official rules, terms, and conditions applicable to their role (Coach or Challenger). Participants with any inquiries must address them through the official channels provided.
By registering as a Coach or Challenger, you affirm your full understanding and acceptance of the challenge’s regulations. You also confirm that you have consulted necessary professionals such as medical practitioners, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and legal advisors for guidance in participating in the challenge.
Please note that all materials, guidelines, documents, and media references disseminated through our communication channels are the property of FitYogAcademy. These cannot be transmitted or used for purposes other than participation in the challenge. FitYogAcademy is not liable for the use of guidelines and documents outside the challenge context.
Eligibility Requirements for Challenge Participants:
1. Participants must be legal residents of the 6 counties the challenges is currently available in, including but not limited to; Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. Residents from other countries are ineligible and should refer to their local challenge websites.
2. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Those under 18 require written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
3. The fee paid by the participant will be directed exclusively to the Coach for their benefit and not to FitYogAcademy. Therefore, any issues regarding the payment must be addressed directly with the Coach.
FitYogAcademy is not responsible for the management, return, administration, collection, or allocation of the participation fee in any way.
4. Submission of before-and-after photos and videos is optional for entry but mandatory for prize consideration.
5. Should a challenger be selected as a winner, the coach/coaches may need to provide evidence of the challenger’s registration fee payment, purchases of any nutrition programs or the challenge’s established registration fee. Failure to provide such proof allows the challenge organizers to withhold or redirect the prize.
6. FitYogAcademy reserves the right to withhold or revoke awards for any breach of the challenge’s terms, conditions, and official rules (including Coaches’ and Challengers’ agreements).
Official Challenge Rules
By participating, the Participant acknowledges awareness of the official rules and this Agreement. The Participant understands and agrees to all terms and conditions and acknowledges the necessity of obtaining medical advice prior to participation.
Winner Selection
Winners are selected by a panel of qualified judges who assess the best overall transformations and points they have accumulated during the challenge, which may include participation, weight loss, muscle gain, or enhanced muscle tone and definition. Awards are subject to audit to verify compliance with challenge rules. FitYogAcademy reserves the right to revoke awards for rule violations.
Dieting Methods
FitYogAcademy does not endorse extreme or unhealthy dieting methods that jeopardize challengers’ health. Participants engaging in unsafe practices will be immediately disqualified. Participants bear sole responsibility for health-related decisions and should consult qualified health professionals before adopting any diet or exercise program. FitYogAcademy and its coaches disclaim liability for any adverse effects arising from use of provided guides, supplements, recipes, or suggestions.
Follow-ups
Weekly follow-ups are conducted by coaches to ensure challengers use safe and healthy transformation methods and receive necessary tools and information to achieve their goals. Participants acknowledge variability in individual results and accept that FitYogAcademy is not liable for the absence of expected outcomes.
Participation Agreement
Prospective participants must complete a participation agreement and acknowledge official rules prior to joining. Once registered as a Coach or Challenger, FitYogAcademy presumes participants understand and accept challenge regulations and have consulted appropriate professionals. FitYogAcademy is not responsible for activities conducted by external parties aimed at advising Coaches and Challengers on adopting a healthy lifestyle encompassing physical, nutritional, and mental wellness. Information from external parties is confidential, allowing participants to evaluate its impact on their well-being with professional guidance.
Challengers
Challengers are individuals committed to transformation through physical activity, aiming to enhance their appearance and well-being. Through participation in FitYogAcademy, challengers strive for awards based on physical and mental changes. Challengers engage in routines designed by Coaches to achieve optimal body changes for recognition. Participants must be at least 18 years old, with those under 18 requiring parental or guardian consent.
Participation Fee
A minimum fee of $88 HKD (for Hong Kong residents) or $11.00 USD (for international residents of participating countries) is required to enter the challenge. This fee covers services including coaching, accountability, inspiration, and motivation. The fee is payable directly to the Coach and is only handled by FitYogAcademy. Issues regarding the fee should be addressed to the Coach. FitYogAcademy assumes no responsibility for fee management, refunds, administration, or allocation. Participation is voluntary, and FitYogAcademy does not engage in commercial transactions beyond fostering a community of personal growth and well-being.
Prize
The prize pool starts at $1,000.00 HKD, distributed among the top ten transformations, with no prize exceeding $1,00.00 USD. Award decisions are at FitYogAcademy’s discretion and may be modified based on participation volume. The challenge is a reward for discipline and effort, not a game of chance.
Release
By accepting a prize, winners (or their parents/legal guardians if minors) agree to release and hold harmless FitYogAcademy, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, including personal injury, death, or property damage, arising from participation in the challenge or receipt or use of a prize.
General Conditions
The Challenge Coordinator may cancel, suspend, or modify the challenge if fraud, technical failures, or other factors impair its integrity or proper functioning. If terminated, winners may be determined from eligible entries received before the action. The Challenge Coordinator may disqualify individuals tampering with the entry process or challenge operation or violating rules or behaving unsportsmanlike. Deliberate interference with the challenge’s legitimate operation may violate criminal and civil laws, and damages will be sought to the fullest extent permitted. Failure to enforce any term does not constitute a waiver.
Limitations of Liability
RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR: (1) INCORRECT OR INACCURATE INFORMATION DUE TO ERRORS OR EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING USED IN THE CHALLENGE; (2) TECHNICAL FAILURES, INCLUDING PHONE LINE OR NETWORK DISCONNECTIONS; (3) UNAUTHORIZED HUMAN INTERVENTION; (4) ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS; (5) LATE, LOST, OR DAMAGED COMMUNICATIONS; (6) INJURY OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION OR PRIZE USE; (7) INTERRUPTIONS OR CANCELLATIONS OF PRIZE OR CHALLENGE. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHALLENGE COORDINATOR. THE CHALLENGE IS OPEN TO LEGAL HONG KONG RESIDENTS AND RESIDENTS OF THE 6 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY WHERE APPLICABLE.
Disputes
EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, PARTICIPANTS AGREE THAT: (1) DISPUTES ARISING FROM THE CHALLENGE OR PRIZE SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY IN A COURT LOCATED IN HONG KONG, THAILAND, INDIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, OR THE PHILIPPINES, DEPENDING ON THE PARTICIPANT’S RESIDENCE; (2) CLAIMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS, EXCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES; (3) INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE WAIVED, AND RIGHTS TO MULTIPLY DAMAGES ARE FORFEITED. ISSUES REGARDING RULES OR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE PARTICIPANT’S RESIDENT COUNTRY WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS. LITIGATION WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY RIGHTS. FITYOGACADEMY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LEGAL COSTS INCURRED BY PARTICIPANTS.
Regarding the Coaches
FitYogAcademy serves as a platform for personal transformation challenges and is not liable for Coaches’ financial outcomes or challenger participation. FitYogAcademy does not manage participation fees, which are paid to Coaches directly, and disclaims responsibility for resource administration or financial expectations from participation.
Trademarks and Intellectual Property
FitYogAcademy is a registered trademark protected in various jurisdictions. Participation does not grant any license for the use of FitYogAcademy’s trademarks, distinctive signs, developments, or intellectual property.
Non-Agency and Independence
This challenge is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Herbalife. Information provided is to the Challenge Coordinator, not Herbalife.