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This Membership Agreement ("Agreement") is between San
Diego Sports, LLC (“San Diego Sports, LLC”) and the
applicant identified on the reverse side of this Agreement ("Applicant").
Article 1. Membership
Section 1. Nature of Membership
Use of Facilities. Membership confers solely the right to use and
enjoy the Facilities of San Diego Sports, LLC in accordance with
San Diego Sports, LLC’s rules and regulations, as they
may change from time to time. "Facilities" is defined
as the San Diego Sports, LLC Site or Sites included in the membership
as specified on the reverse side of this Agreement. "Site" is
defined as any one of San Diego Sports, LLC's health club locations
to which Applicant belongs. Membership does not confer any interest
in the property or assets of San Diego Sports, LLC or any right
to participate in the management or operations of San Diego Sports,
LLC, financially or otherwise.
Section 2. Approval of Membership
Membership. All applications and membership agreements must be
on forms prescribed from time to time by San Diego Sports, LLC
and are subject to the timely payment of the required fees and
the approval by San Diego Sports, LLC. Persons 18 years or older
may become members. At the discretion of club management, minors
aged 13 through 17 may join San Diego Sports, LLC with written
parental approval on the reverse side of this Agreement. Minors
under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or personal
trainer while using the facility. The parent is liable for the
unpaid fees and charges of a member who is a minor.
Section 3. Fees and Charges
Registration Fees. As a condition of membership, Member shall pay
a registration fee to San Diego Sports, LLC. The amount, manner
and time of payment of such fee shall be established by San Diego
Sports, LLC and may be changed from time to time. No portion
of such fee will be refunded upon termination of membership after
the ten (10) day cancellation period set forth on the reverse
of this Agreement has expired.
Dues and Charges. Member shall pay dues each month and may terminate
his/her membership in accordance with the resignation procedures
outlined in this Agreement. Dues and charges for each category
of membership in San Diego Sports, LLC shall be subject to change.
A member shall pay dues and charges pursuant to an electronic funds
transfer agreement under which the amount of monthly dues and charges
will be automatically transferred from the member’s bank
account, or charged to the member’s MasterCard or VISA once
each month on or after the due date for payment. A member who is
unable to provide a currently effective electronic funds transfer
authorization which allows such payments to be timely made, shall
have no charging privileges in San Diego Sports, LLC for goods
and services. Dues and charges incurred by all family members will
be charged to one electronic funds transfer account. Receipts for
goods or services purchased at San Diego Sports, LLC shall be issued
at the time the goods are purchased or the services received, if
requested by a member. Prepaid dues shall not be refunded except
as specified in Article 1, Section 6 or Article 1, Section 9 of
this agreement.
Late or Returned Item Charges. A late fee will be assessed to
defray San Diego Sports, LLC’s bookkeeping costs in handling
the late payment for the following reasons: any payments due because
of a member’s resignation under Section 4 below, for a returned
check, or debit problems such as insufficient funds, closed account,
frozen or declined credit card or similar circumstances which result
in a late payment.
Unavailability of Facilities. The obligation to pay dues is not
dependent on the availability of all San Diego Sports, LLC’s
Sites at all times. Repairs or maintenance may make it necessary
for San Diego Sports, LLC to restrict use of, or close one or more
of the Sites. Dues will not be reduced nor suspended during the
time when one or more of the Sites are not available.
Section 4. Voluntary Resignation
Procedure. A member may resign from San Diego Sports, LLC by giving
advance written notice to San Diego Sports, LLC after which he/she
must surrender his/her membership card and pay any dues and other
unpaid charges to San Diego Sports, LLC. Resignation notices
received by San Diego Sports, LLC on or before the 15th day of
the calendar month will become effective on the last day of that
month. Resignation notices received on or after the 16th calendar
day of the month, will become effective on the last calendar
day of the following month. No resignation will be effective
and dues shall continue to be payable hereunder until San Diego
Sports, LLC has received the member’s membership card and
all required payments have been made to San Diego Sports, LLC.
After the member's resignation has become effective, the member
will not be subject to any further dues. Unless otherwise noted,
all members on a family membership will be terminated with notice
of resignation by any family member.
Section 5. Involuntary Resignation
Procedure. San Diego Sports, LLC reserves the right at any time
to terminate the membership or privileges thereunder of any member
for failure to comply with any of the rules and regulations adopted
by San Diego Sports, LLC or for any conduct San Diego Sports,
LLC determines to be improper or in any way contrary to the best
interest of San Diego Sports, LLC and its membership. The membership
may be terminated by notification in writing mailed to the last
address shown on the records of San Diego Sports, LLC for the
member being terminated. The terminated member will be required
to return promptly his/her membership card to San Diego Sports,
LLC. A terminated member will remain liable for all dues and
other indebtedness incurred prior to receipt of the membership
card by San Diego Sports, LLC. The membership of any member who
is 45 days in arrears in the payment of his/her account to San
Diego Sports, LLC may, at the option of San Diego Sports, LLC,
be terminated.
Section 6. Disability or Death
Proration of Fees. If a member is unable to use the Facilities
as provided herein due to disability, or if a member dies, he/she
and his/her estate shall be relieved from the obligation of making
monthly payment hereunder upon the receipt by San Diego Sports,
LLC of notice of the member’s death or disability, as applicable.
Upon written request, the member or his/her estate, as applicable,
shall be refunded a prorated portion of any payment made to San
Diego Sports, LLC for services to have been used after the date
of death or disability, but not so used. As used herein, the
term "disability" means a condition which precludes
the member from physically using the Facilities as verified in
writing by a physician.
Section 7. Resale of Membership
No Resale. Applicant may not sell or otherwise transfer the membership
to any other party.
Section 8. Freeze Status
Procedure. A member may apply for freeze status by giving advance
written notice to San Diego Sports, LLC after which he/she must
pay any dues and other unpaid charges to San Diego Sports, LLC.
Requests for freeze status received by San Diego Sports, LLC
on or before the 15th day of the calendar month will become effective
on the last day of that month. Requests received by San Diego
Sports, LLC on or after the 16th calendar day of the month will
become effective on the last calendar day of the following month.
Members may apply for a freeze status no more than once every
twelve months for a maximum of six months.
Section 9. Change in Residence
Relocation Out of Area. If a member changes his/her principal residence
to a location more than 25 miles from the Facilities, such member,
upon written notice of the move to San Diego Sports, LLC, shall
be relieved from the obligation of making any further payments
for monthly dues other than for any month prior to the change
of residence. In such event, members who are subject to the deferred
registration fee pursuant to Article I, Section 4 of this Agreement
shall pay a fee of $100 or less if less than (6) months has passed
since the date of the enrollment, or a fee of $50 if more than
six (6) but less than twelve (12) months has passed since the
date of enrollment. Upon written request to San Diego Sports,
LLC, prorated portions of dues paid before the date of the move
for services to have been used after such date, but not so used,
shall be refunded to the member.
Section 10. Arbitration
Applicant agrees to resolve any and all unasserted claims, disputes
or controversies arising out of or relating to membership with
San Diego Sports, LLC, exclusively by final and binding arbitration
using the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) Commercial
Arbitration Rules. This includes, but is not limited to, claims
related to fee disputes, personal injury and any other claim
which may be asserted under the law of contract and/or law of
tort and/or asserting a public policy or Constitutional claim.
California law shall govern the dispute.
Section 11. Non-discrimination
San Diego Sports, LLC’s policy is to accept applications
for membership from any individual or business organization of
good character and responsible credit background without regard
to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Article II. Waiver of Claims and Severability
Applicant understands that fitness activities, especially strength
and aerobic training, involve a potential for risk of physical
injury and related damages. Applicant understands San Diego Sports,
LLC does not manufacture the fitness and other equipment at San
Diego Sports, LLC, but purchases and leases the equipment from
third parties. Applicant acknowledges that members generally will
use the equipment and engage in other fitness activities at San
Diego Sports, LLC without close supervision, and that each member
will be solely responsible for his/her safe and appropriate use
of San Diego Sports, LLC’s facilities. Applicant therefore
expressly agrees to assume the risk that he/she, or his/her guests,
may suffer injury or damage as a result of his/her use of San Diego
Sports, LLC’s facilities and equipment, and agrees for himself/herself
and on behalf of his/her guests and personal representatives or
successors or assigns, as applicable, that San Diego Sports, LLC
(including its owners, partners, members, directors, officers,
attorneys, employees, agents and the City of San Diego) will not
be liable for any damages nor injuries Applicant may suffer in
or about San Diego Sports, LLC, except to the extent such damages
or injuries are the result of the sole negligence or willful misconduct
of San Diego Sports, LLC. Applicant also agrees that San Diego
Sports, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any loss, theft
or damage to Applicant’s personal property in or about San
Diego Sports, LLC, including any personal property kept in a member’s
locker.
If any provision of this agreement is ruled invalid or unenforceable
as applied to any person or circumstance, all other provisions
of this agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as applied
to all other persons and circumstances.
Article III. Rules and Regulations
Section 1. Registration
A member must check in and present his/her membership card each
time he/she uses San Diego Sports, LLC. There is a fee to replace
a lost or stolen card.
Section 2. Attire
Proper attire is required for participants using San Diego Sports,
LLC. Shirts and shoes are required in all public and recreational
areas. San Diego Sports, LLC may prohibit the use of any personal
equipment on the premises of any San Diego Sports, LLC facility.
Section 3. Damages
Any damage to San Diego Sports, LLC’s property or to another
person on San Diego Sports, LLC’s premises by any member,
member’s family (including dependent children) or guests
shall be paid for by the member.
Section 4. Hours
San Diego Sports, LLC’s hours are adjusted seasonally and
in accordance with the frequency of member usage. San Diego Sports,
LLC reserves the right to change the operating hours by posting
new hours in San Diego Sports, LLC.
Section 5. Minors and Children
Children through the age of 12 are not allowed in San Diego Sports,
LLC, except in designated baby-sitting areas during posted baby-sitting
hours under staff supervision.
Section 6. Personal Business
Members may not use San Diego Sports, LLC premises for personal
business without prior written approval by San Diego Sports,
LLC.
Section 7. Amendment of Rules and Regulations
San Diego Sports, LLC may from time to time adopt rules, regulations
or policies amending or supplementing those contained in this
agreement, and all members will be obligated to comply with such
rules, regulations or policies. If new or amended rules or regulations
are adopted, they will be published as "Additional or Substitute
Rules and Regulations," unless they are of such a nature
that publication would be inefficient or inappropriate, in which
case notice shall be posted or members shall be otherwise advised
of the amendment or supplement to the rules as necessary.
Warning: Use of steroids to increase strength or growth can cause
serious health problems. Steroids can keep teenagers from growing
to their full height; they can also cause heart disease, stroke,
and
damaged liver function. Men and women using steroids may develop
fertility problems, personality changes, and acne. Men can also
experience premature balding and development of breast tissue.
These health hazards are in addition to the civil and criminal
penalties for unauthorized sale, use, or exchange of anabolic steroids. |
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