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MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT PLAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY!

Membership rates are subject to change in order to maintain quality service and keep up with operational costs. Members will be given at least 30 days prior notice of a rate change.

Option 1 Payment in Full
I agree to pay for my membership in full in one payment. Refunds are not given for the joining fee portion of my payment. Upon cancellation refunds are available for the unused portion of the membership dues, minus a service charge of $10.00.

Option 2 Electronic Withdrawal

1. I elect to pay my membership monthly and, hereby authorize the bank noted during registration to remit monthly drafts drawn by the YMCA on the account filled in, or through the credit card entered during registration.
2. I understand that membership drafts will continue until I provide written authorization to cancel the draft.
3. When the bank/credit card company honors the draft by charging my account, such drafts constitute my receipt for payment. In the event that my draft payment is returned unpaid, it will be collected electronically. I understand that my account will also be charged for a collection service charge of $20.00 (or the maximum amount allowed by law) and that I will be responsible for any other associated collection costs.
4. The monthly electronic withdrawal will be processed by the YMCA on the 1st or the 15th (based on the day of selection during registration) of each month or the next banking day.
5. I understand that if any changes need to be made to my account, whether adding or deleting members, changing bank account information or canceling all requests need to be in writing to the YMCA where membership was purchased, along with membership card (s), 5 business days before the scheduled draft. Failure to do so will result in that month’s draft being non-refundable.

CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP
All members are required to present a valid membership card for identification when using YMCA facilities and participating in YMCA programs. Membership privileges and cards are not transferable, remain the property of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, and must be returned upon request. Membership in the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is renewed indefinitely until written notice of cancellation is provided by the member, or is cancelled by the YMCA. Terms and conditions of membership are defined in the YMCA Membership Policy and are subject to change. By signing below, you agree to abide by the rules, policies, and code of conduct, as stated in the Member Guide of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, including changes approved by its governing bodies in accordance with its Charter and By-Laws.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of being permitted to participate in YMCA programs and use YMCA facilities and services (collectively, the “Activities”), I, the undersigned, agree as follows: I understand and acknowledge that the Activities involve certain known and unanticipated risks that could result in injury or death to me or others, and/or damage to property belonging to me or others. I agree that I am in good health, with no physical conditions that might cause injury to me, and that I am able to handle the risks associated with the Activities. I warrant that I have inspected the YMCA’s premises and all facilities and equipment thereon (hereafter “Premises”) and accept them as being safe and reasonably suited for the Activities.

I hereby voluntarily release and forever discharge the YMCA, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims, demands, actions, and/or liabilities based on or arising from injury, loss, damage or death to me or others or to property belonging to me or others (collectively, “Claims”), caused by or sustained in connection with my use of the Premises or my participation in the Activities, regardless of where such Claims arise, including but not limited to any and all Claims based on or arising from the negligent acts or omissions of the YMCA, its directors, officers, agents, or employees, or any other persons or entities.

I promise not to sue or otherwise maintain or assert any Claim against the YMCA, its directors, officers, agents, or employees, for any injury, loss, damage or death to me or others or to property belonging to me or others caused by or sustained in connection with my use of the Premises or my participation in the Activities.

I agree that I will indemnify the YMCA for the defense of any such Claims asserted by me or others (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), and for any liabilities based on or arising from such Claims.

IN SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I RECOGNIZE THAT IF ANYONE IS INJURED OR DIES OR IF ANY PROPERTY IS DAMAGED WHILE I AM ON THE PREMISES AND/OR ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITIES, I WILL HAVE NO RIGHT TO MAKE A CLAIM OR FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE YMCA, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, EVEN IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM NEGLIGENTLY CAUSED THE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT
I understand that this is the entire agreement between myself and the YMCA, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, and that it cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or statements of any employee or agent of the YMCA or by me. I agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written Agreement, have been made to me.

SERVERABILITY
I understand and agree that the foregoing Release, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under the law of the State of Colorado, and that if any portion of the Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

LIKENESS/PUBLICITY CONSENT
I give my permission to the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver to use, without any obligation to me, photographs, film footage or tape recordings that include the image or voice of me or my family for purposes of promoting YMCA programs.

LOST/STOLEN PROPERTY
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver will not be liable for lost or stolen items while members and/or program participants are on YMCA Premises or engaged in YMCA Activities. You are responsible for your own possessions. Please leave your valuables at home or always lock and secure your locker.

ACCEPTANCE
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP AND RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, AND ACCEPT THE TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP SET FORTH ABOVE AND IN THE MEMBERSHIP POLICY. I AM FULLY AWARE THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WITH LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I AM GIVING UP RIGHTS I MAY OTHERWISE HAVE.

Data Security and Privacy
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is committed to providing the highest level of security to members. Personal information, payment information and other data transmitted through our system are encrypted.

Information that you provide to the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is kept in-house and not provided to any third parties.

You must be 18 years old to enroll in the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver without a parent authorizing the application. Please visit a branch to enroll a minor.

Membership Participation Guidelines:

YMCA Code of Conduct
Using the mission and principles of character development as a guide, the following CODE OF CONDUCT is to ensure that all who enter our facility enjoy a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.

Individuals are expected to act in a manner that upholds these principles at all times when they are in our facility or participating in YMCA programs. We expect those using the YMCA to behave in a way that shows respect and caring for others, which includes not using any language or engaging in any action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct. Specifically, when in the YMCA or participating in a YMCA program, action which does not show respect for others and is not permitted includes:

• Wearing inappropriate attire. Attire must be appropriate; shoes, shorts and shirt or sweats in the facility.
• Clothing, body markings or other visible items with hateful, vulgar or profane writing or pictures.
• Using angry or vulgar language.
• Making physical contact with another person in any angry or threatening way.
• Engaging in sexual activity.
• Harassing or intimidating by words, gestures, body language or any other menacing behavior.
• Stealing or other behavior which results in the destruction or loss of property.
• Carrying or concealing any weapons, devices or objects which may be used as weapons.
• Using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, or at YMCA sponsored programs.
• Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.

Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety and ask any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain from doing so. If a member or guest feels uncomfortable confronting the person directly, they should report the behavior to a staff person.

Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a staff person if assistance is needed. We want to assist. In order to be able to carry out these policies, we ask that members and guests identify themselves to staff when asked.

Management staff will investigate all reported incidents. A member may be suspended or expelled for conduct unbecoming of a member. In the case of members who are expelled, a refund covering the unused portion of the membership will be made. No portion of the joiner’s fee is refundable. Any member who is suspended from usage of any branch will automatically be excluded from usage of all membership branch.