Terms of Service
Introduction
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully as they govern your use of our services for entering the Club, remaining a member and attending events. Becoming a member may be subject to additional terms and conditions presented by The Meisters Club, which are hereby incorporated by this reference into the Terms and Conditions.
By signing up for the Club, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, then you must not use our services or become a member of The Meisters Club.
1. Club Name and Organisation
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1.1 The name of the club is The Meisters Club. Based, owned and operating in Dubai and owned by who will be known as the CEO. All members involved in the Club, employed by the Club or acting as Agents, will be known as the Membership Committee. For further information on the company’s registration, please contact The Meisters Club.
2. Objects
2.1 The objects of our Club is to provide positive social space for individuals and guests to meet like-minded people to create global connections, expand their network etc – all whilst having fun doing it.
3. Primary Concepts
3.1 The Membership Committee shall be nominated by the CEO ('the Membership Committee').
3.2 The company is responsible for providing the Club with all the necessary facilities for carrying on the Club in accordance with the Objects of the Club and these Rules and Regulations.
3.3 Membership shall consist of Members (hereinafter called “Members” and “Membership” shall be construed accordingly).
3.4 The Rules and Regulations shall be applicable to all Members and as appropriate Members’ guests and permitted guests.
4. Membership Committee
4.1 The Membership Committee (made up by the CEO) shall exercise the powers given to it under these Rules and Regulations together with such other powers of management and UAE law as it may from time to time undertake at the request of the CEO, who may veto or vary any decision of the Membership Committee.
4.2 The Membership Committee may delegate to the Club any of its powers relating to Membership.
5. Control Management
5.1 The Membership Committee shall have all administrative powers necessary to carry out the Objects of the Club in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.
6. Details of Membership
6.1 Every candidate for Membership must be at least 18 years of age.
6.2 Proposals for Membership shall be made on the form provided for that purpose by the Club and a valid form of identification is required to verify Membership and eligibility for Membership. Accompanying documents as set out on the website must accompany the completed application form. The CEO and membership committee can bypass any of the said processes if he deems fit to do so.
6.3 The Club charges all new members a joining fee and this must be paid before membership in finalized. Thereafter a renewal fee will be chargeable after 12 months/1 year if the member would like to remain in the Club. This is paid by all members and is payable on demand. Joining and 12 month membership fees are decided by the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee’s decision shall be final and binding and the Membership Committee will not enter into any correspondence in relation to fees.
6.4 The Membership Committee shall have sole discretion as to who shall become a Member of the Club and shall have the right to refuse any application for Membership for any reason without giving any explanation.
6.5 A successful candidate shall be notified of his/her election and shall become a Member of the Club and shall thereafter be entitled to all the benefits and privileges of such Membership. (Benefits detailed below in section 14). Members will be issued with a Membership card.
6.6 Any omission from, or inaccuracy in, the particulars relating to, or the description of, any candidate for Membership may render the candidate’s election void at the discretion of the Membership Committee.
6.7 Membership is non-transferable, nor is it refundable or cancellable.
6.8 Members shall have the right to propose potential candidates for the Membership Committee’s consideration. The Membership Committee’s decision shall be final and binding and the Membership Committee will not enter into any correspondence or consider any appeals.
6.9 A list of the names and addresses of all Members of the Club must be kept by the Club produced on demand for inspection by the authorities. By accepting Membership all Members agree to acknowledge that their personal information shall be subject to this Rule and any further rules of the UAE
6.10. The Membership Committee reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to terminate the Membership of any Member for any reason and at any time.
6.11 Whilst the Club will be reserved for 300 members, the Membership Committee reserves the right to extend this if necessary.
6.12 The name of a Member whose Membership is terminated will be removed from the list of registered Members and he/she/they will immediately cease to be a Member of the Club.
6.13 Members will always have priority entry during any events, above any special guests etc
6.14 All Members agree to be bound by, and to observe at all times, these Rules and Regulations.
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7. Guests
7.1 Subject to the provisions of these Rules and Regulations, Members may invite guests who have attained the age of 18 years however this is subject to being approved by the Membership Committee.
7.2 The guest of a Member must accept and sign our Terms and Conditions supplied for that purpose and provide a valid form of identification.
7.3 The Club reserves the right to admit non-members as his or her guest up to the capacity as shown on the Premises.
7.4 The following may not be admitted as guests to the Club:
Former Members who have been expelled; persons who, having applied for Membership, have been rejected; persons who are under 18 years old, unless authorised; and Members who are under suspension.
8. Conduct of Members
8.1 The Membership Committee, or any person(s) designated by the Membership Committee, shall have the right to refuse any Member to the Club.
8.2 All Members and guests are required to maintain an acceptable standard of dress in the Club’s events. The Membership Committee’s decision on what is acceptable shall be final and binding.
8.3 The Membership Committee may require any Member infringing these Rules and Regulations to leave the Club premises immediately and his/her Membership may be withdrawn as already detailed above.
9. Expulsion of Members
9.1 The Membership Committee, or any Club manager/employee so authorised by the Membership Committee, may expel from the Club (and subsequently terminate or suspend from Membership for a specific period) any Member whose conduct inside or outside the Club event premises, in the opinion of the Membership Committee, or such Club manager/employee might be injurious to the character or interests of the Club or render him unfit to associate with Members or if any Member should wilfully remove, destroy or damage any item, article or property belonging to the Club, a venue, another Member, or a guest, whilst at the Club.
9.2 For the avoidance of doubt, the following (non-exhaustive) list of behaviour or offences will lead to the immediate expulsion of a Member from the Club premises and may lead to suspension or termination of their Membership:
• Violent, abusive or intimidating conduct
• Sexual, racial or any other form of discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any other Member, guest or employee of the Club
• Rudeness or bad language to a Member or an employee of the Club
• Any action likely to bring the Club into disrepute
• Any action likely to affect any of the Club’s Licences, be it company license, premise licenses or contracts
• Serious insubordination under the influence of alcohol
• Deliberate damage to property
• Illegal gaming or betting in the Club
• Any action, within or outside the Club, likely to cause a disturbance to residents in
neighbouring properties
• Any action, that is illegal within the country, whether it is UAE or during an international event that the club has put on.
9.3 Before a Member is suspended or his/her Membership terminated, the alleged offender's conduct shall be inquired into and the person involved shall be given the opportunity to defend himself/herself and to justify or explain his/her behaviour. Having inquired into the events, if the Membership Committee is of the opinion that the Member is guilty of such conduct as mentioned above and has failed to justify or explain it satisfactorily, the Committee may either suspend or terminate the Membership of the offender at its discretion.
10. General Rules
10.1 The Club shall use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that no Member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of any discrimination such as, but not limited to: sex, race, religion or belief, disability, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, colour or ethnic origin.
10.2 Nothing in these Rules and Regulations shall be deemed to exclude the Club’s liability for death and/or personal injury arising out of any negligent or unlawful act by the Club.
10.3 All property brought into the Club premises or events by any Member or his/her guest shall be at the sole risk of the person bringing such property onto the Club premises/events and neither the CEO, the Membership Committee nor any employee or agent of the Club shall be liable for any loss or damage to any such article, howsoever occasioned.
10.4 By becoming a Member it is acknowledged that any personal information ("Personal Information") that Members and/ or their guests make available to the Club either through the Membership process, access to the Club, and/or the Club web site or otherwise is done so voluntarily and with the relevant Member’s/ guest’s knowledge and consent.
10.5 Members agree to keep all passwords, user names, and/or any other identifying information used on or in connection with the Club and/or its web site private and secure. These are all strictly personal and may not be shared with or disclosed to any other party. Members understand that this is confidential and that they will be held responsible for any damage caused through use of these by any unauthorised person.
11. Events/Benefits
11.1 The Club will provide numerous events for members. These events will be provided to members after they have made a payment to become a member. Each Member will be entitled to all events.
11.2 The Club will invite guests to events mentioned in 11.1, however due to capacity, all guests may not be invited at one given time.
11.4 The Club reserves the right to change the date on events or completely cancel events.
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12. Alteration of rules
12.1 These Rules and Regulations may be revoked, supplemented or altered by the Membership Committee at any time. Any such revocation, alteration or addition shall be deemed to have been brought to the notice of Members provided that a copy thereof is prominently displayed on the Club’s official website – www.themeistersclub.com
13. Disputes
13.1 The Terms and Conditions will continue to apply until the contract comes to an end or is terminated. The Meisters Club may terminate these Terms and Conditions or suspend your access at any time if we believe you have breached the Terms and Conditions.
13.2 If you or The Meisters Club terminate these Terms and Conditions, or if The Meisters Club suspends your access to the Club, you agree that the Club shall have no liability or responsibility towards you and The Meisters Club will not refund any amounts that you have paid, nor will you be entitled to any events or trips.
13.3 Any dispute or difference which may arise in respect of these Rules and Regulations and/or in relation to Membership or operation of the Club shall be determined by the Membership Committee, whose decision shall be final and binding on all Members.
13.4 You agree to indemnify and hold the Club harmless from and against all damages, losses, and expenses of any kind (including reasonable attorney fees and costs) arising out of or related to: (1) your breach of any of these Terms (including any additional The Meisters Club terms and conditions incorporated herein); (2) any Content you post or otherwise contribute; (3) any activity in which you engage on or through the service or event; and (4) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.