7. MEMBER CONDUCT, RESPECT AND USE OF EQUIPMENT 7.1 Members are required to conduct themselves in a respectful, responsible and appropriate manner at all times while on REPS premises, participating in classes or interacting with REPS staff, coaches and other members. 7.2 Access may be refused or suspended where a member is intoxicated or appears to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other substance that may impair their ability to participate safely. 7.3 REPS has a zero-tolerance approach to abusive, threatening, discriminatory or inappropriate conduct, including foul or offensive language, racist remarks, sexist remarks, harassment, intimidation or other conduct directed at members, coaches, staff or any other person. 7.4 The conduct requirements in this clause apply both during live classes and in online or social-media interactions relating to REPS, where such conduct involves or impacts REPS, its members, coaches or staff. 7.5 Members must respect the training area, equipment, coaches and fellow training partners at all times. Aggressive behaviour, excessive ego, intimidation, loss of temper, fighting or deliberately disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. 7.6 Members must use all gym equipment responsibly and in accordance with the instructions of REPS coaches and staff. Weights, barbells and other equipment must not be dropped, thrown or placed down forcefully on the gym floor, except where the equipment and designated area are specifically intended for this purpose. 7.7 REPS provides protective crash mats for appropriate heavy lifting and controlled dropping of equipment. Members who need to perform exercises involving heavy lifting or dropping of weights must consult one of the REPS coaches before doing so and use the designated protective area where instructed. 7.8 Any member who fails to comply with this clause may be removed from a class or the premises immediately, and REPS may suspend or terminate the member’s access and/or membership in accordance with Clause 6 and applicable law. 7.9 Members remain responsible for any damage caused to REPS property or equipment through deliberate, reckless or negligent misuse, subject to applicable law.