AKRON AREA YMCA MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
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Access to all YMCA facilities and programs is limited to registered participants and active members. All members are required to present a current, valid membership card or valid photo identification when using the YMCA’s facilities and programs. Membership cards are not transferable.
As a member of the YMCA, you are agreeing to follow the policies, procedures and appropriate behaviors for the safety and comfort of all members and guests.
MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
The YMCA is committed to providing a safe, caring, healthy and respectful environment for all members and guests. To promote these values, we ask all individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are using our facilities or participating in our programs. The following conduct can lead to suspension or termination of membership:
- Inappropriate attire.
- Physical contact with another person in an angry or threatening manner.
- Angry or vulgar language including swearing, name calling or shouting.
- Any demonstration of sexual activity or sexual contact with another person.
- Harassment by words, gestures, body language or any other menacing behavior.
- Theft or behavior that results in destruction of property.
- Carrying or concealing a weapon or devices or an object hat may be used as a weapon.
- Using or possessing illegal chemicals or alcohol on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles or at YMCA-sponsored programs.
- Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.
If any member or guest feels uncomfortable confronting a person regarding their behavior they should report the behavior to a staff member. Staff members are ready to help when these situations arise.
The protection of our members and guests participating in our programs and/or our facilities is of paramount interest to the Akron Area YMCA. The Akron Area YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse; is a registered sex offender; habitually or excessively uses narcotics or dangerous drugs; has ever been convicted of any offense related to the use, sale, possession or transportation of narcotics or habit forming and/or dangerous drugs; or continually or excessively uses intoxicating beverages.
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND START UP FEES
All memberships incur a one-time non-refundable Start Up Fee for processing. The Start Up Fee is determined by the membership type and may be adjusted for multiple memberships within a household. Membership dues may be paid annually or by monthly draft. All membership dues, monthly or annual, once paid are non-refundable. Monthly draft is a continuous membership until cancelled in writing 30 days prior to the draft date. The YMCA will give you 30 days notice prior to any membership dues increase.
DISCLAIMER/HOLD HARMLESS STATEMENT
I/we understand that there is a risk of serious injury associated with the use of the YMCA facilities, participation in YMCA programs and use of exercise and other equipment. As a condition of my membership I agree to assume the risk of injury arising from my use of the facilities, programs, equipment and for all other matters at all YMCA locations or program whenever occurring. On behalf of myself and my heirs, administrators and executors, I hereby release and hold the YMCA and it officers, trustees, employees, agents and contractors harmless from all such claims for injury and damage. I understand that I would not be permitted to participate in any YMCA program or use any YMCA facility or equipment without this agreement.
The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
I authorize the Akron Area YMCA or its designees, agencies and contractors to create have and use statements, photographs, slides and videotapes of me or my family for its record keeping or marketing/public relations programs. I/we have read and understand the information provided above. In addition, I/we understand and agree that the conditions of membership and the disclaimer/hold harmless statement are in effect throughout my membership with the Akron Area YMCA. I/we also understand and agree that if the membership is interrupted for any reason, these agreements will remain in effect during the period of interruption as well as after the membership is reinstated.
I understand that by clicking that I agree, constitutes my signature and demonstrates acceptance of the Membership Agreement terms and conditions in their entirety as presented on this page. I also understand that these conditions are in effect throughout my membership with the Akron Area YMCA, during any interruption of membership, and following reinstatement of membership. I am responsible to communicate the terms and conditions of the Membership Agreement to all members of the Membership Unit, regardless of age.
