informed consent
At Podium Science, we are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based services designed to support your athletic performance. This Informed Consent Form explains the nature of our services, your responsibilities, and potential risks, allowing you to make an informed decision. By signing this form, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Purpose of Services
Our services aim to enhance your athletic performance through laboratory testing, tailored nutrition plans, personalised training schedules, recovery strategies, expert consultations, and access to community support. These services are structured to meet your individual needs and goals, as discussed during consultations.
2. Nature of Services
The services provided by Podium Science include, but are not limited to:
Nutrition and dietary assessments and recommendations, sports performance testing, development of personalised training and recovery plans, expert consultations with nutritionists, physiologists, and other specialists, educational resources and access to community support, data collection and anonymisation for research purposes.
When performing physiological testing:
A skilled professional will take capillary blood samples, the equivalent to a few drops of blood each time, to analyse your blood lactate as you exercise.
3. Voluntary Participation
Participation in our services is entirely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. However, refunds and amendments of services will be subject to the terms outlined in our Terms and Conditions under section 3 “Payment and Subscription Terms“.
4. Your Responsibilities
You agree to:
Publish one (1) still post to Instagram every 2 weeks (6 total) throughout the duration of your engagement in our exclusive offer services, where you tag and collaborate with @podiumscience_ltd. This can involve testing content, footage of your training or of relevant events you participate in.
Fill out feedback forms every 3 weeks, to be returned within 48 hours of receiving them.
To the best of your knowledge, provide accurate and complete health, medical, and performance information.
Follow the guidance and recommendations provided by our experts. This includes the observation of our Supplement Policy.
Communicate openly about any concerns, challenges, or changes in your health or performance.
Make payment for the exclusive offer upfront.
Podium Science holds the right to terminate the provision of the Services if at any stage the conditions set above are not met by the athlete. Where such conditions are met a refund will not be issued.
We cannot guarantee improvements in health or performance. Failure to provide accurate information or follow guidance may compromise the effectiveness of the services provided.
5. Risks
There is some risk that the testing and analysis of bloods may highlight results outside the normal reference range. Should this be the case, we will advise you to see your physician/GP. We cannot liaise with your healthcare practitioner in relation to any results in compliance with our obligation under Data Protection Legislation. We do not provide medical advice in relation to any of the tests we carry out; our focus is solely improving athlete performance based on the results of our tests. Other possible risks include:
Temporary discomfort from dietary or training changes.
Potential allergic reactions to supplements, if applicable.
Strain or injury from physical activities or performance testing.
We take precautions to minimise these risks and provide appropriate guidance to support your safety and well-being.
6. Limitation of Liability
Team Podium is not responsible for any injuries, health conditions, or damages resulting from exercise, in particular the misuse of our services or failure to follow provided guidance.
We do not guarantee specific results or outcomes as individual performance may vary.
Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the services provided.
7. Confidentiality
Your personal information and data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not share your information without your consent, except as required by law.
8. Consent
When accepting our consent form, you confirm you have read and understand these procedures and that you have reviewed the Privacy Policy. You hereby consent to the collection and processing of your data, including blood samples, as well as viewing of personal data for the purposes set above.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Informed Consent Form or our services, please contact us at hello@podiumscience.com.