Term. This
agreement will commence upon payment of dues by Member
(hereafter, "You"/"Your") and shall continue for
the remainder of the year. If you are joining at the
begining of the year, we will pro-rate your membership fee. This agreement shall not be in force
until accepted by THE BRIDAL SOCIETY (hereafter, "TBS"),
which reserves the right to cancel this agreement without
further obligation at any time by rescinding all future
obligations under this contract, or for cause if You have
failed to pay as agreed or if You fail to perform any
material term or condition of this agreement.
Member shall pay a fee of $20 for any check presented for
payment that is returned by the bank, and a fee of $20 for
any late payment.
Code of Ethics.
You must adhere to the TBS
Code of Ethics, which guides the
business practices of all Members and helps ensure adherence
to the principles upon which the TBS is based. It is
understood that you are familiar with its contents and will
uphold each of the articles it contains. You
acknowledge that Membership may be terminated without refund
should the TBS and/or the TBS Committee determine
in its sole discretion that you have violated any aspect of
the Code. The TBS will always seek to address any such
matters directly with You in order to have full information
before a termination hearing occurs.
Licenses. You
shall be required to obtain and keep in force any & all
licenses for operation of your business. You are
required to have been in business for a minimum of 2 years
before membership will be considered.
Logo. You are
permitted to utilize the TBS logo in your advertising,
letterhead, business cards, and signage. Camera-ready
artwork of the logo is available free of charge to you; the
logo must not be altered in any fashion. The use of the TBS
logo must be discontinued immediately upon lapse in,
non-renewal or termination of Membership.
Certificate. You
will receive a TBS certificate for display at your place of
business during your active Membership. The certificate is the
property of TBS and must be returned to TBS upon lapse in,
non-renewal or termination of Membership. You agree that the
value of the certificate is $25, and agree to pay TBS $25 for
failure to return the certificate upon request of TBS.
Liability and
Insurance. TBS is not responsible or liable in any way
for any injury to person or property, loss or damage of any
kind, sustained by You, your employees or any other person
by reason of fire, theft, water, accident or negligence of
TBS or any of its servants, agents or employees or any other
cause whatsoever, except in cases of gross or sole
negligence or willful misconduct. It is further understood
that You will indemnify and hold harmless TBS from damages,
loss, cost or expense, including costs of defense and
reasonable attorney fees of any and all kind arising out of
sole or contributing negligence of You, your employees,
servants or agents or TBS or otherwise.
Miscellaneous.
(A) All matters & questions not covered herein are subject
to decision of TBS. Should either party resort to litigation
or any form of alternative dispute resolution relating to
any conflict under terms of this contract, parties agree that
jurisdiction, venue and choice of law shall be in the State of
Florida, City of Melbourne. (B) Any Member needing
assistance relating to a disability must contact TBS no
later than 30 days prior to a TBS hosted event. (C) TBS
reserves the right to use photos and/or video taken of you,
your employees, and agents for publicity purposes.
