Client Disclosures & Acknowledgements

This page provides important information regarding testing readiness, consent, data use, and liability related to services offered by DexaFit Cleveland. Please read all sections carefully before proceeding with your appointment.

DEXA Scan Readiness Information

By proceeding with a DEXA scan, you acknowledge and understand that:

  • You have followed the recommended pre-scan preparation protocols.

  • You do not have metal in your body that would interfere with the scan, or you have disclosed any known metal implants.

  • You are able to lie still for approximately 6–10 minutes.

  • You have not recently undergone gastrointestinal contrast studies or received radionuclides.

  • If you are female, you confirm that you are not pregnant and not attempting to become pregnant.

DEXA scans involve low-dose X-ray exposure and are intended for body composition and bone health assessment only. They are not a diagnostic medical procedure.

VO₂ Max Cardio Fitness Test Readiness

The VO₂ Max test requires maximal physical effort. By participating, you acknowledge and understand that:

  • You have not been advised by a physician to restrict physical activity due to a heart condition.

  • You do not experience chest pain during or outside of physical activity.

  • You have not experienced dizziness, fainting, or loss of balance.

  • You are not aware of any bone, joint, or medical condition that could worsen with exercise.

  • If you are being treated for blood pressure or a heart condition, you have consulted your physician prior to testing.

  • You are not aware of any other reason why you should not participate in vigorous physical activity.

If you are over the age of 69 and not accustomed to regular physical activity, you are strongly advised to consult your physician before participating in VO₂ Max testing.

Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Information

You authorize DexaFit Cleveland to collect, store, and process your personal health and fitness data obtained through assessments or provided by you.

This includes the use of de-identified information for:

  • Research, product development, and quality improvement

  • Generating personalized reports and recommendations

  • Determining eligibility for studies or new services

  • Sharing anonymized data with research partners or academic institutions for scientific purposes

Your data will be retained as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law. You may request information about these uses or revoke authorization in writing at any time.

Authorization for Release of Information

You authorize DexaFit Cleveland to use and disclose your health and fitness information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations if requested by you or a covered entity, in compliance with HIPAA where applicable.

You also authorize DexaFit Cleveland to send your health and fitness information to you or approved parties (such as healthcare providers) via email, mail, fax, or DexaFit applications. This authorization may be revoked in writing at any time.

Data Confidentiality & DexaFit Applications

DexaFit Cleveland maintains strict data privacy and security policies to protect your information.

You may request access to your data in a portable format or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting:

cleveland@dexafit.com

You expressly grant permission for your health and fitness data to be shared with DexaFit applications to provide personalized insights, recommendations, and an enhanced user experience within the DexaFit ecosystem.

You acknowledge that DexaFit Cleveland is a licensee of DexaFit, Inc., and that all authorizations, consents, and releases extend to DexaFit, Inc., including any current or future subsidiaries.

Waiver & Release of Liability

Participation in services provided by DexaFit Cleveland is voluntary and involves inherent risks, including but not limited to muscle soreness, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, falls, equipment malfunction, radiation exposure, cardiac events, serious bodily injury, permanent disability, and death.

You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, associated with participation, including risks arising from ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law.

You release and waive all claims against DexaFit Cleveland, DexaFit, Inc., and their owners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, successors, and assigns.

This release applies to claims brought by you, your spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, and legal representatives.

General Provisions

DexaFit Cleveland does not provide medical advice. You affirm that you are physically capable of participating in the services.

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio. If any provision of this agreement is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

This disclosure is not a substitute for medical advice.

Acknowledgement

By proceeding with booking or intake, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the information, disclosures, and terms outlined on this page.