Question,Practical answer,Law/source verification,State-specific follow-up,Owner
Do I need a special national gym licence?,"There is no universally sufficient single gym permit. Check State/municipal trade and establishment laws, building/fire conditions and special activities.",See guide official references,,
Can a trainer prescribe medicines?,No automatic authority. Prescribing/treating medical conditions must remain with appropriately registered practitioners; refer health issues to qualified professionals.,See guide official references,,
Is a member waiver enough after an injury?,"A waiver cannot erase non-waivable safety duties or negligent conduct. Maintain competent supervision, safe equipment, emergency protocols and fair contracts.",See guide official references,,
Are memberships subject to GST?,Classify the precise fitness supply and apply current rate and registration rules; do not assume that all health-associated activities are exempt.,See guide official references,,
Should I refund unused annual membership?,"Review disclosed terms, consumer protections, deficiency in service, medical impossibility and cancellation circumstances; calculate earned versus unearned balance transparently.",See guide official references,,
Can I sell branded supplements at reception?,"Check FSSAI and product claims, supplier validity, label, expiry and GST classification; avoid unsupported medical claims.",See guide official references,,
Do we need first aid and CPR training?,"A risk-based safety programme should include qualified emergency responders, equipment and emergency referral; check local applicable conditions and insurer requirements.",See guide official references,,
What should equipment maintenance records show?,"Asset ID, date, technician, manufacturer interval, test, repaired faults, isolation and final safe-to-use approval.",See guide official references,,
Can we operate a gym on a residential terrace?,"Examine zoning, building structural load, noise, fire egress, public access and neighbourhood restrictions; landlord permission is not enough.",See guide official references,,
What about child fitness classes?,"Use child safeguarding, age-appropriate exercise, parent consent, staff background vetting and data safeguards; assess applicable local rules.",See guide official references,,
How should I calculate churn?,"Divide members whose paid membership ended without renewal by the relevant opening/eligible cohort, and distinguish freeze, expiry, refund and cancellation.",See guide official references,,
What if an influencer promises impossible weight loss?,Remove unsubstantiated claims and secure documented endorsement evidence; health outcome guarantees may mislead consumers.,See guide official references,,