Fitness Membership Rules
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Name and location
Article 1
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The name and location of the club ("Club") are as specified at the end of these Fitness Membership Rules ("Rules").
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Operation
Article 2
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The Club is operated and managed by CENTRAL SPORTS CO., LTD. (the "Company"), including in terms of the decision-making procedures concerning matters such as: admission to or termination of membership; changes to membership status; acceptance of membership fees and other various fees; and the establishment of, amendment to, or abolishment of, these Rules.
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Purpose
Article 3
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The purpose of the Club is to allow for those who have joined the Club to maintain and further improve their mental and physical health conditions by way of using the Club facilities, to cultivate mutual friendship with other members, and to enjoy a dignified club life.
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Membership Qualifications
Article 4
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Only those who satisfy the requirements for various types of membership as separately prescribed and who have agreed to the purpose of the Club and accepted these Rules shall be admitted as a member ("Member") of the Club.
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Any person who: (i) has a tattoo or the like; (ii) is a member of an organized crime group; (iii) may interfere with the sound club life of any Members; or (iv) the Club otherwise finds inappropriate, shall not qualify for membership. In addition, even after admission to membership, if the Club finds that any of the foregoing applies to Member, the Club will terminate the membership of such Member.
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Types of Membership
Article 5
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The types of membership of the Club and the qualifications for the respective membership types are as separately prescribed.
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Admission Procedures
Article 6
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Any person wishing to join the Club shall follow the prescribed admission procedures, and, upon admission to the Club, shall pay the membership fees and joining fees as prescribed by the Club. In addition, the Club may, as necessary, require the submission of a health certificate issued by a physician.
If the person wishing to join the Club is a minor (under age20), admission procedures shall be carried out in the joint names of the minor and his/her guardian. In such case, the guardian shall assume liability under these Rules jointly and severally with the minor in the same manner as if the guardian himself/herself has become Member, and shall further agree to assume the risk and release the Club from liability, as set forth in Article 20 of these Rules.
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Joining Fees
Article 7
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Member must pay, in the prescribed manner, the joining fees designated by the Club. Such joining fees are expenses necessary for the execution and performance of a membership agreement, and will not be refunded once they are paid.
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Suspension or Termination of Membership
Article 8
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If the Club finds that any of the following applies to Member, the Club may suspend or terminate the membership of such Member:
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Member having delayed in the payment of his/her membership fees or other fees for three months or more;
(Upon termination of membership, Member shall pay all of his/her membership fees and other fees arising prior to such termination.)(2)
Member having intentionally damaged any of the Club facilities;
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Member having breached these Rules or any other regulations prescribed by the Club;
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Member having damaged the prestige or social reputation of the Club, or having disturbed the good order of the Club;
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Member having been found to have made a false statement in any of his/her admission documents;
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Member having engaged in misconduct which is found to impair his/her dignity as a member of the Club;
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Member having been affected with an infectious disease or any other illness which is likely to be contagious or infectious to others;
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Member having failed to comply with any reasonable instructions or guidance provided by the Club; or
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The Club having otherwise found Member to be inappropriate as a member of the Club, based on socially-accepted principles.
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Loss of Membership
Article 9
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Members lose their eligibility when they withdraw, are expelled, or are declared dead or missing.If a member loses eligibility, promptly return any items lent by the club.
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No Transfer of Membership
Article 10
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Member may not transfer his/her membership to any other person, including by way of inheritance.
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Membership Card
Article 11
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Member must show his/her membership card in using the Club.
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Payment of Membership Fees, etc.
Article 12
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Member must pay, in the prescribed manner, the membership fees, etc., designated by the Club. Matters such as the types, amounts, due dates and payment methods of, and other matters relating to, the membership fees, etc., shall be prescribed by the Club.
(So long as Member holds the membership of the Club, Member is obliged to continue paying his/her monthly membership fees even if Member does not actually use the Club facilities.)
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Facility Usage Fees
Article 13
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In the event of using the Club, Member shall pay facility usage fees for facilities which have separately prescribed facility usage fees.
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Membership Freeze
Article 14
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Member may, by carrying out the membership suspension procedures prescribed by the Club by no later than the 10th day of any given month, suspend his/her membership from the beginning of the following month . For the purpose of the Club’s administrative procedures, membership suspension procedures carried out after the 10th day of a given month shall be handled in a manner so as to cause the membership suspension to be effective as of the beginning of the month after the following month.
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The suspension period associated with each membership suspension procedure shall be from one (1) month to six (6) months, and the fee for suspension shall be the amount determined by the Club. Member may, by carrying out the membership suspension procedures again by no later than the 10th day of the last month of the suspension period, extend his/her membership suspension period (up to one (1) consecutive year at a time).
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Changes in the Types of Membership
Article 15
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Member may, by carrying out the procedures to change his/her membership type as prescribed by the Club by no later than the 10th day of any given month, change his/her membership type as of the beginning of the following month . For the purpose of the Club’s administrative procedures, procedures to change the membership type carried out after the 10th day of a given month shall be handled in a manner so as to cause the membership type change to be effective as of the beginning of the month after the following month.
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Membership Cancellation
Article 16
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Member may, by carrying out the membership cancellation procedures prescribed by the Club by no later than the 10th day of any given month, cancel his/her membership as of the last day of such month. No membership cancellation by oral means, such as by telephone, is acceptable. For the purpose of the Club’s administrative procedures, membership cancellation procedures carried out after the 10th day of a given month shall be handled in a manner so as to cause the membership cancellation to be effective as of the last day of the following month. Member shall be obliged to continue paying his/her membership fees until the membership cancellation procedures are completed.
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Use of the Club by Visitors
Article 17
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Member may be accompanied by a person who is not a member of the Club ("Visitor") and cause such Visitor to use the Club. In the event of Visitor’s use of the Club facilities, Article 20 of these Rules shall similarly apply to such Visitor.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Club may restrict the entry of any Visitor as necessary. Rules regarding Visitor fees and other matters shall be as separately prescribed by the Club.
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Non-Business Days
Article 18
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As a general rule, the Club shall be closed on regular and seasonal non-business days, as specified in the Exhibit. In addition to such regular and seasonal non-business days, the Club may be closed for the repair of facilities, the arrangement of a venue, or for the other convenience of the Club. As a general rule, notices of such additional closing shall be posted within the Club building at least two weeks in advance. However, in the event of an emergency situation, such as construction work being urgently required for managing the safety of the facilities, the Club may close all or part of its facilities without posting a notice in advance.
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Abolishment of Facilities; Restricted Facility Use, etc.
Article 19
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The Club may abolish all or part of its facilities, or suspend its business operations on a temporary basis, in any of the following circumstances:
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The performance of the Club’s business operations being hindered due to causes such as a typhoon or any other abnormal weather, wind, flood, fire, earthquake, or an accident in the neighborhood;
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Reconstruction or repair work being conducted in respect of the facilities;
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Any applicable legal system having been amended, administrative guidance having been provided, or considerable changes having taken place in the social or economic conditions;
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Circumstances affecting the operation of the Club having occurred, such as termination of the authorization to use the facilities; or
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The closing of the facilities or the temporary suspension of the Club’s business operations otherwise having been found to be necessary.
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The Club may use its facilities to hold sports school courses, etc. for the general public, subject to the posting of relevant notices within the Club building in advance. As a general rule, Members may be unable to use the Club facilities during the use thereof for such school courses, etc. In such case, the Club shall not provide any compensation to Members.
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In the event of competitions or other special events being held, all or part of the use of the Club facilities may be restricted. In such case, the provisions of the preceding paragraph concerning the holding of school courses for the general public shall apply mutatis mutandis.
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Use of Facilities by Members; Accidents Involving Members
Article 20
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Member shall use the Club facilities at Member’s own responsibility and risk and in cooperation with other Members.
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The Club shall not be liable for any theft, injury or other accident which may occur during Member’s use of the Club facilities, except for those attributable to the Club. The same shall apply to any trouble which may arise between Members either inside or outside of the Club.
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Member shall not engage in any act beyond his/her capacity or any dangerous act at the Club. Furthermore, Member shall not, without the Club’s prior written approval, provide coaching to any other Member for payment.
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Liability
Article 21
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Member acknowledges that the Club is operated under a membership system. Member shall be liable, jointly and severally with any Visitor who may accompany Member to the Club, for any and all acts of such Visitor at the Club, as well as for any payment to be made to the Club by such Visitor, or any accident, etc. related to such Visitor.
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Changes in Information
Article 22
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If there is any change in the information which Member has provided, such as his/her address or contact information, he/she shall promptly follow the procedures prescribed by the Club.
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Revision of Fees
Article 23
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The Club may revise the fees to be borne by Member under these Rules, referring to changes in the social and economic conditions and other factors. In such case, the Club shall inform Members of such revisions by posting the content thereof within the Club facilities or on the Company’s website at least one month before the effective date of such revisions.
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Detailed Rules
Article 24
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Matters which are not set forth in these Rules, and detailed rules necessary for carrying out the Club's business operations, shall be determined by the Club.
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Revisions
Article 25
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These Rules may be revised and modified by the Club, and the effect of such revisions or modifications shall extend to all of those who are Members at the time of such revisions or modifications. In the event of revising or modifying these Rules, the Club shall inform Members of the same by posting the content thereof within the Club facilities or on the Company’s website at least one month before the effective date of such revisions.
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Supplementary Provisions
Article 26
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These Rules shall be effective from May 2023, 5.
Name and location
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Name: Central Sports Co., Ltd.
Location: Kayabacho Tower, 1-21-2 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo