COUCH POTATO RUN CLUB
DISCLAIMER.
Version: 1.0 | Effective Date: 15 August 2026 | Last Updated: 15 August 2026 | Applies To: All Couch Potato Run Club programmes, events and services in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Please read this disclaimer carefully before using our website, programmes, events or content.
SECTION 01
NOT MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
Couch Potato Run Club provides beginner friendly running programmes, events and general fitness content. Nothing we provide – on our website, in our programmes, from our coaches, in our app, or in any communication – constitutes medical, health, physiotherapy, nutritional, psychological or other professional advice. Our coaches are running coaches, not medical professionals.
SECTION 02
CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL.
Always consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner before starting any new exercise programme, particularly if you have or have had any health condition, injury, are pregnant, or have any concern about your fitness to participate. If you feel unwell during any activity, stop and seek medical help.
SECTION 03
ASSUMPTION OF RISK.
Running, walking and related exercise carry inherent risks, including injury. By participating, you accept those risks to the extent permitted by law. (See our Terms & Conditions for the full assumption-of-risk and liability terms.)
SECTION 04
NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS.
Everyone’s body and circumstances are different. While our programmes are designed to help beginners progress toward a 5K and beyond, we do not and cannot guarantee any specific fitness, health, weight, performance or other result. Outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including your own effort, consistency and health.
SECTION 05
EXTERNAL LINKS AND THIRD PARTY CONTENT.
Our website and communications may link to third-party websites, apps or services (e.g. Paystack, WhatsApp, social platforms). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or practices of those third parties. Links do not imply endorsement.
SECTION 06
ACCURACY.
We take reasonable care to keep our information accurate and up to date, but we make no warranty that everything on our website is complete, current or error-free.
SECTION 07
LIMITATION.
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (SA) or the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (UK).
SECTION 10
CONTACT US.
For all queries, requests or complaints:
Please include your full name in the subject line. We acknowledge receipt within 3 business days and aim to resolve requests within 30 days (one month).
