RED IRON FOUNDATION
d/b/a RED IRON ACTIVITY CENTER
605 S. EAST AVE
COLUMBUS, KS 66725
620-429-4766
[email protected]
Membership Agreement
Agreement made on this date between RED IRON FOUNDATION, D/B/A RED IRON ACTIVITY CENTER, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organized and existing under the laws of the state of Kansas, located at 605 S. East Ave, Columbus, KS, 66725, referred to herein as the Activity Center, and the individual signing this Agreement electronically, hereinafter called Client.
Client refers to the undersigned individual, and where applicable, any minor(s) for whom the client is the parent &/or legal guardian and is authorized to represent.
Whereas Client desires to become a client of the Activity Center and cannot become a client without agreeing to the rules and regulations set forth below and abiding by the terms of this Agreement.
Whereas, the Activity Center provides access to physical training through open gym access to various exercise and fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training services, dance and recreation classes, sports training, and leagues. All services are intended to improve the health and wellness of Client;
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. MEMBERSHIP FEES, TERM, CANCELLATION, AND RATE INCREASES
All Membership options are listed below and include facility access and usage. Leagues, Group Training and Exercise Classes, Personal Training, Workshops, and other special events and services are available for an extra fee. See the front desk for the pricing of these various activities and services. Membership use and services must be paid for in advance. All fees and schedules are subject to change without notice. All debit/credit card transactions incur a 3.99% convenience fee. At the present time, membership options and base fees are as follows, applicable taxes and fees are added at checkout and on the monthly billing date:
- Student = $15/mo or 165/yr
- Senior Single = $15/mo or 165/yr
- Senior Couple- $25/mo or $275/yr
- Single = $20/mo or $240/yr
- Couple = $30/mo or $330/yr
- Family (4) = $35/mo $385/yr
- Family Plus (5-6) = $40/mo or $440/yr
- Family Plus Plus (7-8) = $45/mo or $495/yr
- Insurance/HR Reimbursement Programs = $0/mo or $0/yr
- Crossland, City, City Fire/Police, Sheriff’s Dept. Employee Programs - $0/mo or $0/yr
*Premium Key Fob After-Hours Access can be added to any membership for an additional $60/yr, paid annually* Client must be on an Insurance Reimbursement, Employee Program, annual or monthly auto pay membership to apply.
Term: Services under this Agreement will begin on the date Client signs this Agreement. This Agreement automatically renews on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month. Any membership options started in the middle of a month will be prorated to the fifteenth (15th) of that month. Client understands that by signing this Agreement, Client has no right to a refund or credit for any part of a membership payment unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement or by law.
Monthly Membership: Clients electing the monthly membership option will be automatically billed every thirty (30) days on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month starting on the date this Agreement is signed. Client is not entitled to any refunds or credits for any unused portion of this Agreement unless otherwise provided for by this Agreement or by law.
Prepaid Membership: Clients electing to pre-purchase a membership by paying in advance in full understand that this membership option expires at the end of the pre-purchased terms. Once purchased, the Activity Center does not provide any refunds or credits for unused services outside of this Agreement. Short-term pre-paid memberships of 3 months or less are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
Cancellation: Client may cancel this Agreement at any time by filling out and signing a form provided at the front desk, and/or sending an email to the email address listed above. Cancellations will take effect at the end of the current billing period. Client will retain access to the service until that time, and no further charges will be incurred after the billing cycle ends. Activity center will offer no partial refunds for billing periods that have already begun. It is the client’s responsibility to cancel prior to the next billing date to avoid further charges. Please note that the 12th of the month (during normal business hours) is the last day that a cancellation can be taken before the 15th billing date. Activity Center is not responsible for any lost or misdirected emails.
Client may cancel this Agreement at any time outside the cancellation requirements listed above if one or more of the following conditions exist:
- If, during his/her membership, Client becomes disabled in a manner that affects his/her capacity to use or enjoy the Activity Center’s facilities, Client may cancel his/her membership with no further payments and a prorated portion of any amount prepaid for his/her thirty (30) days will be refunded to Client. Client must provide the Activity Center verification of his/her disability from a physician and Client must request the refund.
- If, during his/her membership, Client dies, his/her estate representative may cancel his/her membership with no further payments and a prorated portion of any amount prepaid for his/her thirty (30) days will be refunded to Client. His/Her representative must request the refund.
- If, during his/her membership, Client moves more than twenty-five (25) miles from any Activity Center, Client may cancel his/her membership with no further payments and a prorated portion of any amount prepaid for his/her thirty (30) days will be refunded to Client. Client must provide the Activity Center with proof of his/her new residence and Client must request the refund.
Activity Center may cancel this Agreement at any time for any reason.
Special arrangements, repairs, and maintenance may make it necessary for the Activity Center to restrict use of certain services or close. Fees will not be reduced or suspended during the time when the facility is not available.
Class Schedules for Group Training and Group Exercise are subject to change at any time for any reason.
Rate Increases: Activity Center reserves the right to increase membership rates and fees with notice to Client.
2. AUTOMATIC PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Client represents and warrants that if Client is purchasing something or paying for a service from this Activity Center that (i) any credit card, debit card, or bank account draft (ACH Draft) information Client supplies is true and complete, (ii) charges incurred by Client will be honored by Client’s credit card company or financial institution, and (iii) Client will pay the charges incurred by Client at the posted prices, including any applicable taxes, fees (3.99% for credit/debit cards), and penalties. A $15.00 fee will be assessed for insufficient funds errors, an interruption of payment, or a change in credit card information without notice as required in this Section, paragraph 3.
Client hereby authorizes (if online payment is made or autopay information is provided) this Activity Center to charge Client’s ACH draft, credit card, or debit card account for the following amounts: (1) Client’s recurring membership dues, and (2) any other fee for other goods/services Activity Center provides that Client instructs Activity Center to bill to Client’s account on file.
Authorized EFT payments may be separately initiated or, to the extent permitted by law, combined with other authorized EFT payments. Client will receive notice if Client’s EFT rate is changing and have the choice of whether to continue or cancel Client’s membership at that time. If tax rates applicable to Client’s account change and alter such Client’s automatic payment in accordance with this Agreement, Client consents to receive notice only if the charge varies by more than 10%. Client may cancel EFT authorization by giving Activity Center written notice of termination in accordance with this Agreement. Client agrees to give Activity Center notice if Client’s billing or Account information changes. If Client decides to change Client’s billing information, a 15-day notice is required.
3. ACCESS TO ACTIVITY CENTER
This Agreement applies only to the individual signing this Agreement, and where applicable, the additional members listed on the individual’s account. Only the Client signing this Agreement is granted access to the Activity Center. Client is aware that the Activity Center uses cameras. Any Client caught granting access to non-members or allowing a non-member to use their key tag card to access the facility will be assessed a $25.00 penalty fee and could have their membership privileges revoked. This is a no exceptions policy. Activity Center reserves the right to deny access to any Client determined by Activity Center to be unfit for entry.
Additional Access Policies:
Normal Business Hours are: M-F 6am-9pm. Saturday 6am-5pm. Sunday 12pm–5pm. The Activity Center may be closed on certain holidays with posted notice.
The Activity Center has staffed and unstaffed hours, please use the center safely at your discretion.
The Client will be issued an access tag/FOB key when joining. Clients must have the key tag to check in and enter the facility on each visit. If the key tag is lost or damaged, there is a $5 replacement fee.
All clients must have their photograph taken when obtaining their access card.
Clients may not use or enter the Activity Center if membership fees are not up to date or the membership has been revoked or suspended for any reason.
Do not let anyone else, not affiliated with your membership, into the center after you have entered. This is for the safety of all participants.
Premium After-Hours Key Fob Access:
Only the client, or where applicable, additional members on the client’s membership with this feature are allowed to use their key tag to enter the facility after normal business hours.
Clients under the age of 18 are not allowed to use the Fob/key tag for entry outside normal business hours, unless accompanied by an adult also on the membership.
If regular membership fees are not kept current, the After-Hours Key Fob Access feature will be disabled.
The entry door is monitored by cameras and software that tracks activity of every key/fob tag issued, down to the date and time used.
After-Hours Key Fob Access cannot be used to bring non-members or members without after-hours access feature into the center after normal business hours. If caught bringing ineligible guests into the center after normal business hours, a $25.00 penalty fee will be assessed and result in Key Fob After-Hours access being revoked without refund.
4. OTHER SERVICE FEES
All services outside of this Agreement are subject to additional hourly rates, monthly rates, and/or specialty fees.
5. ATTIRE
Clean athletic clothing is required. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Athletic closed-toed shoes are required and must be clean. No cleats of any kind are allowed; turf shoes are only allowed in batting cages. If entering in street shoes, clean soles on door mats to avoid dirt and gravel marring floor surfaces.
6. CONDUCT
The Activity Center is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of each of its clients and staff and will not tolerate unreasonable, threatening, obscene, harassing, indecent, or illegal behavior. Clients are prohibited from filming others without consent. The Activity Center has the right to judge behavior and respond accordingly. This right includes, but is not limited to, a lifetime termination of membership of any Client engaging in unacceptable behavior.
Additional Rules/Regulations:
Food and Drink are only allowed in designated areas; covered water bottles are allowed everywhere.
Please see the front desk on the policies and guidelines for reserving courts and batting cages.
Gum is not allowed in the facility.
You may not enter the center under the influence of illegal or performance enhancing drugs, &/or alcohol. The use of tobacco products of any kind and vaping are also prohibited.
Do not use foul language.
Do not take photos or videos of other members without their consent.
Please return the weights and equipment to their designated area after use.
Please do not rest weights, bars, and dumbbells on vinyl benches. It destroys the vinyl. Place them on the floor or appropriate racks.
Please use the equipment for its intended purpose and follow the instructions provided. Do not swing or hang from any of the equipment.
Inspect equipment before use and do not use any equipment that appears to be damaged or not working properly. Please notify the front desk staff if there is an issue with any of the equipment.
Do not tamper with any of the emergency and safety equipment located throughout the facility. This equipment is to only be used in an emergency. A first aid kit and an AED are located by the front entrance door.
Pets (other than service dogs) are not permitted. If you plan to bring a service dog, please notify the front desk staff.
For the safety and comfort of all guests, we kindly request that no weapons be brought to the premises unless you are legally permitted to carry under Kansas law.
7. CHILDREN
Minors must be at least fourteen (14) years of age to use the fitness or weight training equipment, unless accompanied by a parent or participating in a sanctioned class or activity. Minors under twelve (12) years of age must be always accompanied by a parent while in the Activity Center.
8. DAMAGES
Client shall pay for any damages to the Activity Center’s property which results from the willful or negligent conduct of Client, Client’s guest, or dependent children.
9. LOST ARTICLES
Activity Center assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen articles. Lost and found articles not claimed will be donated to charity.
10. ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT
Activity Center reserves full authority to sell, assign or transfer its right to receive payment from Client at its discretion. Activity Center does not give refunds for any goods or services that have been ordered, paid for, and/or received on behalf of the Client. All other refunds are at the sole discretion of the Activity Center.
11. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. The provisions of this may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties.
12. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect. Proper venue and jurisdiction shall be the State of Kansas, Cherokee County.
If Client fails to pay the full amount agreed to in this Agreement, and the unpaid balance is not paid within the thirty (30) day period, Client may be liable for the amount of the payment plus damages equal to three times that amount.
Unless the unpaid amount is paid in full within the time specified, the dishonored payment and all other available information relating to the unpaid amount will be turned over to collections.
13. Client has read, and fully agrees to the terms of this Agreement and understands and agrees that by signing this Agreement Client has given up considerable future legal rights. Client has signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to him/her.
In witness whereof, I understand my rights and obligations as stated above. I confirm that I am a legal adult (unless otherwise indicated below) and that I have read and understand this Agreement and I am aware that by signing this Agreement I am agreeing to all of the terms outlined above. I have executed this Agreement and the above terms, as of this date, and acknowledge receiving a copy of this signed Agreement.
CUSTOMER`S RIGHT TO CANCEL
You, the buyer, may choose to cancel this agreement at any time prior to midnight of the 3rd business day of the Activity Center after the date of this agreement, excluding Sundays and holidays. To cancel this agreement, mail, email, fill out a form at the front desk, or deliver a signed and dated notice that states that you, the buyer, are canceling this agreement, or words of similar effect. The notice shall be sent via first-class mail, via email from an email address on file with the Activity Center, or delivered in person to:
RED IRON ACTIVITY CENTER
605 S. East Ave
COLUMBUS, KS 66725
[email protected]
If you cancel within the three days, the Activity Center will return to you within thirty (30) days all amounts you have paid.