Freelance personal trainer contract template (South Africa)
What a South African personal trainer contract should include: deposits, IP, POPIA and the key clauses that prevent common disputes.
The disputes personal trainers run into most
- Injury liability
- Session no-shows
- Package refunds
Preview: key clauses
Deposit
A 50% non-refundable commitment deposit is payable before work begins.
Payment
Invoices are payable by EFT within 14 days, with interest on overdue amounts.
Health & liability
The Client confirms they are fit to exercise and follows instruction at their own risk. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged in full.
In the Starter Kit
The full South African contractor agreement — edit once, reuse for every client.
Other contract templates
General information only — not legal advice.