1.2 Membership fees shall be payable monthly in advance by standing order or six monthly or annually in advance by a single payment. If paid six monthly or annually the Member will be liable to pay the fee specified on the first day of membership.
1.3 The Unit Fitness shall be entitled to vary the membership fee and shall notify Members of such change not less than 2 months prior to such variation.
(2) Rules and Regulations
2.1 The Member agrees to abide by the rules and regulations stated in this Agreement and the Members Guide. The Company may alter the rules and regulations at any time; such alterations will be posted on the Club notice board.
2.2 Members not complying with the rules and regulations may be asked to resign their Club membership.
(3) Membership Cards
3.1 Each Member will be issued with a membership card, which must be shown each time a Member enters the Club or uses the facilities. Membership cards may not be lent to or used by another person. If a membership card is used by any person other than the Member, the Member’s membership may be terminated and no refund of the joining fee or membership subscription will be made.
3.2 The Company reserves the right to charge a fee for the replacement of a lost membership card.
3.3 Membership is personal and a Member may not transfer his or her membership to another person.
(4) Facilities
4.1 A Member is entitled to use the facilities available under the relevant category of membership in accordance with the rules and regulations. The Unit Fitness reserves the right to add or to change the facilities from time to time. The Unit Fitness may also at any time withdraw part of such facilities for any period(s) where the same are required for other activities or in connection with any repair, alteration or maintenance work.
(5) Suspension of Membership
5.1 A Member may at any time apply in writing to The Unit Fitness to have his or her Membership suspended. Such suspension will be at the sole discretion of The Unit Fitness and will be considered where appropriate, in relation to medical or other unforeseen circumstances.
(6) Conduct
6.1 PHF has the right to prevent entry into the Club by anyone whose behaviour or appearance is deemed to be unsuitable.
6.2 Members must show consideration for one another in and around the Club, in particular profane or abusive language and the threat of use of violence will not be tolerated.
(7) Cancellation of Membership
7.1 The Unit Fitness reserves the right at any time, to cancel or suspend the membership of any Member where, in The Unit Fitness’ absolute discretion, there has been or is likely to be a breach of this Agreement or where any amount owed to The Unit Fitness by the Member has not been paid. In the event of such suspension or cancellation, no refund of joining fees or subscription will be made.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
7.2 Any Member whose conduct shall be deemed by The Unit Fitness to be improper or likely to endanger the welfare, safety, harmony or good reputation of the Club, may be reprimanded or have his or her membership suspended or cancelled by The Unit Fitness. The Unit Fitness shall be the sole judge of what constitutes such conduct. In the event of such suspension or cancellation, no refund of joining fees or subscription will be made.
7.3 Membership may be cancelled by the Member at any time after the initial 12 months minimum term by not less than one month’s notice in writing to The Unit Fitness, in which case membership will lapse upon expiry of such notice.
7.4 The Unit Fitness has the right to prevent entry into the Club by any Member or former Member whose membership has been suspended or cancelled.
7.5 Any complaint by a Member should be addressed in the first instance to a member of staff at the Club. If the Member is dissatisfied then a complaint may be taken to the Club manager.
(8) Children
8.1 Children are classed as under 16 years of age.
8.2 Members, parents or guardians, will be responsible for the children’s behaviour and actions at all times while at the Club.
(9) Liability
9.1 The Unit Fitness’ liability for damage or loss to Members’ property is strictly limited to any damage or loss suffered as a result of the negligence of The Unit Fitness or its staff. With this exception The Unit Fitness will not accept liability for the safety of Members’ personal property brought on to the Club’s premises. Any lost property found must be immediately handed into the club reception and will be available for collection at normal opening hours.
9.2 Vehicles parked on the car park adjacent to the Club, and all contents within, are left at Members’ risk and The Unit Fitness will accept no liability whatsoever in respect of any loss or damage howsoever caused.
9.3 The Unit Fitness cannot accept liability for any accident or injury to any Member or child that may occur on the premises other than liability, which may arise from negligence of The Unit Fitness or its staff. Any member, person or child who suffers an accident or injury on the Club premises must report the accident or injury immediately to a member of staff.
9.4 Members should not undertake any physical activity for which they may not be fit and are responsible for monitoring their own condition during physical activity at the club. Should they experience any unusual symptoms they must stop the activity and inform a member of staff immediately. The Unit Fitness will not in any way be held responsible for any harm to a Member as a result of his or her undertaking any activity unless caused by negligence of The Unit Fitness or its staff.
9.5 The Club cannot accept any liability for the state of health of any member of any susceptibility. Members are required to notify the Club of any change in their health. All Members must have a fitness assessment. Any members who do not undertake a full induction/fitness test exercise at their own risk.
(10) Charges
10.1 Use of certain facilities at the Club are subject to payment at the current tariff charges, which are additional to the membership fee. A copy of current tariff charges is available from the Cub’s reception. The Unit Fitness reserves the right at any time to change tariff charges.
(11) Variation of Agreement
11.1 The Unit Fitness shall be entitled to amend this Agreement at any time upon 2 months in writing.