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1. Principle Terms
1.1 This agreement is between you and Block Nine Fitness Ltd trading as Block Nine Health and Fitness (the Club)
1.2 This agreement commences once you have completed the e-signature in the sign-up process.
1.3 You will be entitled to all rights and privileges exercisable for the type of membership chosen, subject to the timely payment of the relevant membership fees and the successful processing of your direct debit or card instruction.
2. Membership
2.1 Persons wishing to become members of the Club shall complete the membership sign up process through the Club website. The Club reserves the right to reject any application for membership with giving any reasons for so doing. By ticking the agree to Terms and Conditions box during the sign-up process the member agrees to comply with these Terms and Conditions of Membership.
2.2 You will only be permitted to use the Club facilities provided your membership is current and fully paid up.
2.3 The minimum age to become a member is 16. If you are agreed between 16-18 you must provide relevant ID and approval from a parent or guardian.
3. Membership Categories
3.1 The Club may offer different categories of membership. Your choice of category on joining will determine the fees you pay and any restrictions that may apply to your use of the Club facilities and services. You may change to any other available membership category by giving 28 days' notice to the Club.
4. Duration
4.1 When you join the Club, you are agreeing to remain a member for an Initial Contract Period which will depend on which membership you have chosen. Your membership will automatically continue on a rolling monthly basis following your Initial Contract Period requiring 28 days' notice to terminate from your next scheduled payment date.
4.2 Your Initial Contract Period will commence on the date of your membership application and will end after the length of time you have contracted for. For example, if you apply for membership on the 15th May and your Initial Contract Period is 3 months, then your initial contract will end on the 15th August. Your rolling monthly contract will bill on the 15th of each month thereafter.
5. Fees
5.1 Should any membership fees not be paid within 30 days of the due date, the full membership fee for the remainder of the Contract Period will automatically become due and payable in full.
5.2 All membership and other fees are reviewed periodically. For any changes to the monthly fee we will give members at least 30 days' notice.
6. Timetable and Bookings
6.1 The Club reserve the right to change the class or Personal Training timetable and/or the trainer teaching the class at its discretion.
6.2 All bookings for classes and Personal Training should be made through the Club website or app.
6.3 The cancellation period for classes or Personal Training is at least 12 hours in advance of the class or Personal Training session. Cancellations less than 12 hours in advance will be treated as the member having attended the class/session.
7. Termination of your membership by the Club
We may terminate this agreement under any of the following circumstances:
7.1 If you commit a serious or repeated breach of this agreement of the Clubs rules of membership and the breach, if capable of remedy, is not remedied with 7 days of receipt of a default notice
7.2 If any part of your membership fee remains unpaid 30 days after its due date for payment
7.3 If you engage in any illegal activity or activity which we deem to be unacceptable behaviour
8. Cancellation of your membership
8.1 You may cancel your membership by giving us 28 days' notice in advance of the end of the relevant contract period for your membership. The relevant contract period is the Initial Contract period or the monthly rolling contract if the Initial Contract period has passed.
8.2 You must provide the Club with notice of your request to cancel your membership. IF you do not provide us with notice, you are still obliged to pay the membership fees as you are still a member of the Club.
9. Club Rules
9.1 Club Rules will be displayed in the Club, displayed on the Club website or emailed to members as appropriate. The Club may amend the Club Rules from time to time in order to ensure the health and safety of members.
10. Restriction of Liability
10.1 The Club will not accept any liability for any loss, damage to or theft or money, valuables or other personal property of members and guests. Nor will the Club accept liability arising from acts or omissions of third parties who may provide services at the Club facilities.
11. Health and Safety
11.1 Members must read all Health and Safety notice displayed in the Club and comply with their recommendations.
11.2 The Club has a zero-tolerance policy on the use, sale or purchase of illegal drugs or non-prescription steroids on the premises and reserves the right to eject or terminate a membership for contravening this.
11.3 Members must agree to the following waiver:
I hereby understand and acknowledge that the training, programs, classes, treatments and events held by the Block Nine Fitness Ltd may expose me to many inherent risks, including accidents, injury, illness, or even death. I assume all risk of injuries associated with participation including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, and all other such risks being known and appreciated by me. I hereby acknowledge my responsibility in communicating any physical and psychological concerns that might conflict with participation in activity. I acknowledge that I am physically fit and mentally capable of performing the physical activity I choose to participate in. After having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of acceptance of my participation and the Block Nine Fitness Ltd furnishing services to me, I agree, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, to HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVE AND RELEASE Block Nine Fitness Ltd, its trainers, investors, agents, employees, organizers, representatives, and successors from any responsibility, liabilities, demands, or claims of any kind arising out of my participation in the Block Nine Fitness Ltd training, programs, classes and/or events. By accepting these Terms and Conditions online, I indicate that I have read and understand this Waiver of Liability. I am aware that this is a waiver and a release of liability and I voluntarily agree to its terms.
12. Your Personal Data
12.1 All personal data collected from you in connection with your membership is managed in accordance with the Block Nine Fitness privacy statement and the Data Protection Act 2018.
13. Sale of the Club
13.1 In the event of the sale or disposal of the Club to another company or to any other person we may transfer your membership to the new owner, and you will continue as a member of the Club. Any such disposal will not affect your contractual or statutory rights.
14. Changes and Amendments
14.1 Block Nine Fitness Limited may amend the terms and conditions of this membership at any time by reasonable notice, including without limitation by posting revised terms on its website www.blockninefitness.ie. These amended terms and conditions shall be binding upon you.