Charter Fitness™ Rules and Regulations
Rev 2/4/10    

Members and any guests of a member are required to observe and comply with these Regulations and Rules. Charter Fitness (the Club) reserves the right to make changes from time to time and these changes shall be posted at the premises.   

Facility Rules:  Lockers are provided on a per visit basis only. The Club is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles. Locks left on lockers over night will be cut off and clothing donated to charity. Members must provide their own:  work out towel, soap, wearing apparel (per dress code) and locks for lockers. Member may not bring weapons, alcohol, or drugs on the premises. Member may not perform any personalized training with any member or non-member without the prior written consent of the Club’s owner.   Appropriate workout attire must be worn at all times. No exposed metal on clothing. No see-through clothing. No open - toed or - heeled shoes allowed. Any member that is 18 years or older may bring in a guest that is 18 years or older (subject to customary charges and fees). The guest must sign a “guest waiver” and may be asked to present identification. If a member is under the age of 18 they may not bring in a guest under the age of 18. If a guest is between the ages of 12-17, they must have a guardian accompany them and sign the guest waiver. Charter Fitness reserves the right to refuse service to any guest.    

Check In Policy:  All members, upon entering the Club, are required to present membership card to gain entrance into the Club. Picture ID may be required.  

Dues:  The obligation to pay dues is not dependent upon the availability of the Club’s facilities or the Member’s usage of the facility. Repair or maintenance may at any time, make it necessary for the Club to restrict the use of, for a temporary period, its facilities. Power outages, weather, or other acts of nature may cause a restricted use of the facilities. 

Membership Card:  Membership cards may be used by member to whom card is issued. If card is lost, a replacement may be issued for a fee of $10.00.  All members, upon entering the Club, are required to present membership card to gain entrance into the Club. Picture ID may be required.

Medical Analysis:  Member hereby represents and warrants that he or she is physically sound and that he or she has medical approval to proceed with a normal routine of exercise. The Club is relying on the determination of the member and member’s physician as to member’s fitness to use the facilities and equipment of the Club and participation in a physical exercise program. Any member that has not been medically approved by a physician to participate in an exercise program cannot and should not use the Club’s equipment.  

Damage to Facility:  Member agrees to pay an extra charge for damages caused by the member arising from any careless use of equipment, or dropping weights, etc.

Signers of Agreement:  If there is more than one person signing this agreement, each is individually responsible to fully perform the obligations under this agreement. It is each person’s responsibility to know whether this agreement is in default or that payments have been missed. The Club is not responsible for notifying the member of late payments or any default or that any payments have been missed.

Delinquent Accounts:   Any account which is more than thirty days past due may result in member losing all Club privileges. After thirty days from due date, the Club shall have at its option the right to terminate or suspend membership and collect all outstanding monies.

Membership Definitions:  Single (Sponsor):  A membership for one individual. Add-on (when available): A membership for an individual who is related to and resides with the Single (Sponsor) at a common address, between the ages of 12-22 and must be a child or sibling. Spouses or significant other may also be considered a second person. Should the primary member cancel or discontinue his/her membership, all add-on’s or derivative memberships will be charged the same dues payment, which the Single (Sponsor) had been paying.

Member’s Right To Cancel: If you wish to cancel this agreement without penalty prior to the validation of your membership, you may only cancel it by delivering or mailing a written notice to us. The notice must state that you do not wish to become a Charter Fitness member and be bound by the membership agreement and must be delivered or mailed before midnight of the third business day (the seventh business day if the facility has not yet opened for business at the time of signing) after you sign this agreement. The notice of cancellation may be made by personal delivery, or mailed by certified mail, to the location where this Contract was signed. If you cancel within the permitted number of days, we will return to you within thirty days, any amount you may have been billed prior to the validation of your membership. Failure to follow the procedures as outlined above shall result in the membership agreement remaining in full force and effect. Upon termination of this Contract, all information and material of a personal or private nature shall be returned to member within thirty days. Further, if the facility is not available for use by member within 180 days from the date of signing, or within 3 months from a date specified in the Contract, whichever is less, member may cancel this Contract.  

Relocation/Death or Disability of Member: If the member relocates his/her residence 25 miles or more from the facility or a substantially similar facility that would accept member’s obligation hereunder, member may cancel the Contract and shall be liable for only that portion of charges allocable to the time before reasonable evidence of such relocation is presented to the Club. If the member, due to death or disability, is unable to use or receive all services contracted for hereunder, the member, or such member’s estate, shall be liable for only that portion of the charges allocable to the time prior to death or onset of disability. If facility is (i) relocated more than 25 miles from member’s residence, or (ii) is closed, and a substantially similar facility that would accept member’s obligation hereunder is not available, member may cancel this Contract and be liable for only the portion of time prior to the relocation or closing.

Binding Arbitration:  If any dispute arises under this Contract, the parties each agree to submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association in the State of Illinois, County of Cook unless parties otherwise agree. Any award made by the arbitrator will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court having jurisdiction. The prevailing party will be awarded all cost of arbitration including reasonable attorney’s fees.

Violation of regulations & Rules:  
All members and guests shall be subject to strict compliance with all Regulations and Rules. Failure by any member or guest to so comply shall permit the Club to revoke this Contract and immediately terminate all of member’s privileges and Club’s obligations under this Contract.

Applicable Law:  The laws of the State of Illinois shall govern any claims arising under or extending from the terms and conditions of this Agreement.


SUPERVISED KIDS ROOM:

• All children must be at least 6 months old and no older than 12 years old. Proof of age may be required.
• Parent or legal guardian must stay on the Charter Fitness premises while their child is in the kids room.
• Parent or legal guardian must sign child in and out of kids room.  All requested information must be complete and accurate.
• Parent or legal guardian is only authorized to be in the kids room to sign child in and out of the kids room.
• Parent or legal guardian will be asked to pick up their child if: he/she has cried for more than 10 minutes, diaper needs changing, needs to use the bathroom, behavior is too disruptive (biting, hitting, etc). Parent or legal guardian should respond within 5 minutes of being paged.
• Parent or legal guardian is responsible for diaper supply and changing. All diapers must be taken outside of Charter Fitness facilities.
• Kids Club members must be in good account standing to use the supervised kids room services. Members with outstanding balances will not be permitted. Members paying in full must pay when the child is picked up.
• There is a two hour maximum usage per day.
• Charter Fitness reserves the right to deny services to children who appear sick. Charter Fitness cannot be held responsible for children who become ill as a result of using the kids room services.
• Children are not allowed in the kids room without an attendant on duty.
• No food, beverage or gum allowed in the kids room. No exceptions.
• Children must be clean and dressed appropriately. Skirts and dresses must be worn with shorts or pants under them.
• Children may not bring in their own toys. Play weapons of any kind are not allowed. Foul or abusive language, running, or any activity that might result in injury (physically or emotionally) is not allowed. This includes pretend fighting (karate, kick boxing, wrestling, etc.)
• Charter Fitness employees are not responsible for disciplining children.
• Parent or legal guardian agrees to comply with any additional rules and regulations which may be posted at the club at any given time.
• Charter Fitness reserves the right to terminate any membership or ban any child/member at any time for any reason.
• Other rules and restrictions may apply and are subject to change. See a manager for details.

TANNING: 

You (the Member or Guest) are voluntarily using the tanning facilities of CHARTER FITNESS.  Only you are responsible for the amount of time chosen for exposure to ultraviolet radiation, both the amount of time per visit and number of times you visit the CHARTER FITNESS tanning facility. You may not tan more than once in a 24 hour period. Further, you are responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to voluntary ultraviolet radiation exposure. You must review the dangers of exposure to ultraviolet radiation provided below (as required by law) and you must agree to wear protective eyewear at all times.  If eye protection is not worn, use of the tanning facility may cause damage to the eyes.  Before using the tanning units, you are also responsible for acquainting yourself with the effects of tanning.  If you are using any medications or undergoing any medical treatment, you must obtain a doctor’s permission before tanning. Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications prohibit exposure to ultraviolet radiation and may cause abnormal skin sensitivity or burning.  Prior to each tanning session, you will be required to give information concerning any prescription or over-the-counter medications to the operator.  State law requires CHARTER FITNESS to obtain this information.  CHARTER FITNESS requires your full cooperation in filling out our log.  If you are between the ages of 14 and 17, you must have parental consent to use the tanning facilities of CHARTER FITNESS.  CHARTER FITNESS does not allow persons under the age of 14 for use its tanning facilities.  

DANGER – ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION! 

• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid too frequent or lengthy exposure.  As with natural sunlight, exposure to a sunlamp may cause eye and skin injury, sunburn and allergic reactions.  Repeated overexposure may cause chronic damage characterized by wrinkling, dryness, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. 
• Wear protective eyewear.  FAILURE TO USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS OR LONG-TERM INJURY TO THE EYES.  Use of protective eyewear is mandatory and required by law. Remember to take out contact lenses.
• Ultraviolet radiation from sunlamps enhances the effects of the sun.  Do not sunbathe before or after exposure to ultraviolet radiation.  Do not, inside or outside, tan more than once within a 24-hour period.  Abnormal or increased skin sensitivity or burning may be caused by certain foods, medications (including, but not limited to tranquilizers, diuretics, antibiotics, high blood pressure medication, birth control pills, and skin creams), cosmetics or toiletries.  Consult a physician or pharmacist before using a sunlamp if you are using prescription or non-prescription medications, have a history of skin problems, or believe yourself especially sensitive to sunlight.  Pregnant women and women on birth control pills who use a tanning device may develop discolored skin.
• If you do not tan in the sun, you are unlikely to tan from the use of this product.
• Use of a tanning device may not provide a protective base in regards to sun exposure.
• Take it easy.  Do not try to get a great tan in one or two visits.
• IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF TANNING, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

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