CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS
PREAMBLE
These Rules and Regulations for Sterling’s Club (“Sterling’s”) are
intended to be a guide
for the use of the Club Facilities described in the Sterling’s Club
Membership Plan, as it may be
amended (the “Membership Plan”). They are not intended to deal with
every conceivable issue
that may arise. These Rules and Regulations are established by
McCabe & Sons Hospitality, LLC,
a Florida limited liability company, d/b/a Sterling’s Club (the
“Club Owner”) as general
guidelines to protect the Club Facilities and to promote the
health, safety, welfare and enjoyment
of the Members, their families and guests and any other individuals
using the Club Facilities.
Unless otherwise provided, these Rules and Regulations shall apply
to all Members and
Designees, their Immediate Family, guests and all other individuals
permitted to use the Club
Facilities. The Club Owner is committed to providing all
individuals that are permitted to use the
Club Facilities with an enjoyable club experience. To uphold these
standards, individuals
permitted to use the Club Facilities are expected to act in a
manner consistent with proper
etiquette. The Club Owner may amend these Rules and Regulations
from time to time as it
determines appropriate, in accordance with the Membership Plan
Documents.
Capitalized terms used but not defined in these Rules and
Regulations shall have the same
meaning set forth in the Membership Plan. Where these Rules and
Regulations refer to the Club
Owner taking action or having certain rights, the Club Owner and/or
its designees, including the
Club Owner’s general manager (the “General Manager”), shall have
the right to take such action
and shall have such rights, and references to the term “Member(s)”
shall include Designees
properly designated under a valid Corporate Membership.
GENERAL CLUB RULES
1. Members, their Immediate Family and
their guests shall abide by all rules and
regulations of Sterling’s as they may
be amended from time to time.
2. Each and every Member may call any
infraction of a rule to the attention of another
Member in a courteous manner, but no
Member shall have the right to enforce or discipline
another Member whom they believe is
violating a rule. No further action may be taken by such
Member at that time. The incident or
infraction, however, should be reported by the Member to
the General Manager so that a record
may be maintained of any repeating violators. The Club
Owner shall determine when a violation
or repeated violations require further action.
3. Violations of the rules may initiate a
reprimand and, if required, further action.
Repeated violations may result in
suspension of privileges or termination of membership.
4. The foregoing procedures applying to
infractions of rules shall not affect any other
action by the Club Owner pursuant to
the Membership Plan.
5. The Club Facilities shall be open on
the days and during the hours as may be
established by the Club Owner. Areas of
the Club Facilities may also be closed for scheduled
maintenance and repairs. The Club Owner
reserves the right to close the Club Facilities to hold
events in accordance with the
provisions of the Membership Plan.
6. Social center and rooftop level
activities for groups will be permitted only with the
permission of the Club Owner.
7. All food and beverages consumed on the
Club Facilities must be furnished by the
Club Owner, unless otherwise permitted
by the Club Owner.
8. Commercial advertisements shall not be
posted or circulated on the Club Facilities,
nor shall solicitations of any kind be
made on the Club Facilities or upon Sterling’s stationery
without the prior approval of the Club
Owner. Other than as permitted in writing by the Club
Owner, no petition shall be originated,
solicited, circulated or posted on Sterling’s property.
9. Members agree to respect the privacy of
fellow Members and shall keep the
identity and contact information of
fellow Members completely confidential. Members shall not
use the roster or list of Members for
solicitation or commercial purposes, or distribute the roster
to anyone other than a Member.
10. It is contrary to Sterling’s policy to
have the Club Facilities used for functions or
fundraising efforts for the benefit of
a political cause, except as specifically permitted by the Club
Owner. The Club Facilities shall not be
used in connection with organized religious services or
other activities except as may be
approved by the Club Owner.
11. Members, their Immediate Family and
guests may not request special personal
services from employees of Sterling’s
who are on duty which are not generally provided to all
Members, or the personal use of Club
Facilities, furnishings or equipment which are not
ordinarily available for use by
Members. Members are not permitted to dismiss Sterling’s
personnel from a work area for any
reason.
12. Dogs and other pets (with the exception
of those assisting persons with
disabilities) are not permitted within
the Club Facilities, except with the permission of the Club
Owner. Where dogs are permitted in
designated areas, they must be on a leash at all times.
Members are responsible for damage
caused by an animal owned by or under the control of such
Member, their Immediate Family or their
guests.
13. All complaints, criticisms or
suggestions of any kind relating to any of the
operations of Sterling’s or its
employees must be in writing, signed and addressed to the General Manger.
14. Members, their Immediate Family and
their guests may not abuse any of Sterling’s
employees, verbally or otherwise. All
service employees of Sterling’s are under the supervision
of the General Manager. No Member,
Immediate Family or guest shall reprimand or discipline
any employee, nor shall a Member,
Immediate Family or guest request an employee to leave the
Club Facilities for any reason. Any
employee not rendering courteous and prompt service should
be reported to the management of
Sterling’s immediately.
15. Automobiles shall not be left
unattended in the valet parking area. Valet parking
attendants driving automobiles to and
from the Club Facilities entrance do so as a courtesy and
convenience to Members, their Immediate
Family and their guests. Such service is accepted by
Members, their Immediate Family and
their guests with the understanding that the Club Owner
assumes no responsibility or liability
for personal injury or property damage of any kind in
connection with this service. No one
may retrieve their own keys without authorization from the
valet.
16. Inappropriate language will not be
tolerated.
17. Smoking is not permitted within the
Club Facilities.
18. Proper cell phone etiquette is required
so as not to interfere with another Member's
use and enjoyment of the Club
Facilities. Members are requested to silence (or place on vibrate)
cell phones when on the Club
Facilities. If a call must be taken, Members are requested to step
outside or use a designated call area,
if any, to take the call so as not to disrupt others.
19. Firearms, incendiary devices and all
other weapons of any kind are not permitted
on Sterling’s property at any time.
20. Use of the Club Facilities may be
restricted or reserved from time to time by the Club Owner.
21. Violation of any of these rules or
conduct in a manner prejudicial to the best
interests of Sterling’s will subject
the person in violation to disciplinary action by the Club Owner
in accordance with the Membership Plan
Documents.
22. Sterling’s personnel will have full
authority to enforce these Rules and Regulations
and any infractions will be reported to
the management of Sterling’s.
23. In no event shall the Club Owner
discriminate against any individual because of
the individual's race, religion, color,
disability, gender, marital status, national origin, age,
alienage or citizenship status, sexual
orientation or any other protected class under applicable
law.
GENERAL POOL RULES
1. Use
of the pool at any time is at the swimmer’s own risk. Any injuries or accidents
should be reported to the attendant
immediately.
2. Members
must register their guests and are responsible for the payment of any
appropriate charges as the Club Owner
may determine from time to time.
3. Children
must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while in the pool
area.
4. Children
must be three (3) years of age and toilet trained to use the pool. Children
wearing diapers are not permitted in
any pool.
5. Swimming
is permitted only during designated hours. The pool is officially closed
when a “CLOSED” sign is posted.
6. Showers
are required before entering the pool.
7. Bottles,
glass objects, drinking glasses and sharp objects are not permitted in the
pool area. Trash should be placed in
the proper receptacles located throughout the pool area.
8. Food
is allowed only in designated areas of the pool area.
9. All
swimmers must wear bona fide swimming attire. Cut-offs, dungarees and
bermuda shorts are not considered
appropriate swimwear. Shoes or other foot coverings and
caftans or shirts must be worn outside
the swimming pool area.
10. Radios,
televisions, speakers and the like are permitted only when played at a
sound level which is not offensive to
others.
11. Animals,
bicycles, skateboards, play balls of any type and coolers are not
permitted in the pool area.
12. Lifesaving
and pool cleaning equipment should be used only for the purposes
intended.
13. Running,
ball-playing and hazardous activities are not permitted in the pool area.
Pushing, dunking and dangerous games
are prohibited.
14. Diving
is not permitted unless otherwise indicated at the pool.
15. Fishing,
spear fishing and snorkeling equipment, other than a mask and snorkel,
are not to be used in the pool area
except as part of an organized course of instruction.
16. Throwing
footballs, frisbees, tennis balls or other objects; spitting or spouting
water and tag games are not allowed in
the pool area.
17. Sterling’s, its employees and pool
staff have the authority to expel from the pool
area anyone who does not follow these
pool rules or whose conduct is otherwise unbecoming of a Member.
18. All
individuals using pool furniture are required to cover the furniture with a
towel when using suntan oils and
lotions, as the use of these oils and lotions could stain or
damage the furniture.
19. All
individuals using the pool area are urged to cooperate in keeping the area
clean
by properly disposing of towels, cans,
cigarettes and all other trash in the proper receptacles.
20. Smoking
is not permitted.
21. Individuals
who leave the pool area for over thirty (30) minutes must relinquish
lounges and chairs by removing all
towels and personal belongings. Saving chairs for persons
absent from the pool area is
prohibited.
WELLNESS CENTER RULES
1. All
persons using the wellness facilities do so at their own risk and may be
required to execute such forms
releasing Sterling’s from liability for their use of the Club Facilities
as determined from time to time.
2. For
Members’ and other permitted users’ safety, no leg weights or wrist weights
may be worn during exercise classes
unless specified as part of the class by the fitness instructor.
No electronic devices, such as cell
phones, are allowed during fitness classes.
3. It
is the responsibility of all persons to obtain instruction on how to use the
equipment prior to usage of such
equipment, and the equipment is only to be used in accordance
with such instructions.
4. It
is the responsibility of each person using the wellness facilities to consult
with
his or her physician, and such person
should be in good physical condition and have no physical,
medical or psychological conditions,
disabilities, impairments or ailments, chronic or otherwise,
which would preclude, impair or prevent
the individual from using the wellness facilities,
equipment or amenities or engaging in
active or passive exercise. Individuals assume full risk of
loss and responsibility for damage to
their health if the foregoing representations are not and do
not continue to remain true.
5. Regular
operating hours for the wellness facilities will be posted by Sterling’s and
may be changed from time to time.
6. All
exercise classes and class times shall be determined by Sterling’s, and may be
changed from time to time. Members and
other permitted users must register to attend an
exercise class by calling the wellness
facility or via the appropriate website. Personal exercise
trainers not employed by Sterling’s are
not permitted to conduct personal exercise training
programs.
7. All
Members, Immediate Family and their guests must sign in at the front desk, and
present a valid membership card.
8. Guest
fees will be charged for use of the wellness facilities. If fees are
established,
the Member's account will be billed.
9. All
weights and pieces of equipment must be returned to their proper places at the completion
of use.
10. Casual
workout attire is acceptable at the wellness facilities including tee shirts,
tank tops, gym shorts or warm-up pants
for men; and leotards, tights, tee-shirts, tank tops, gym
shorts or warm-up pants for women. Only
aerobic or court shoes may be worn at the wellness
facilities. No black-soled shoes shall
be permitted at the wellness facilities.
11. Use
of wellness equipment is at your own risk.
12. Pregnant
women should not use those wellness facilities that would elevate their core
body temperature.
13. Smoking
and alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the wellness facilities and
locker rooms. No food or drink may be
brought onto the premises.
14. No
clothing or personal articles may be stored under benches or in the common
areas.
15. Horseplay,
profanity, disruptive conduct and indiscreet behavior at the wellness
facilities is strictly prohibited.
16. All
electronic devices must be placed on vibrate or silent within the wellness
facilities. Any person using an
electronic device for personal entertainment during their workout
must use earbuds and adjust the volume
so as not to disturb others.
17. Sign
up procedures for exercise classes are available in the wellness center.
18. Personal
belongings must be secured in lockers in the locker rooms.
19. As a courtesy to others, please
utilize spray bottles, wipes and towels as provided to wipe down equipment
after each use.
20. Free
weights are not to be taken out of their designated area. When completing a set
with free weights, do not let them drop to the floor.
21. Please
do not enter the workout area until you are ready to begin your session. Also,
do not remain in the area after you have completed your cool-down period.
22. Use
of cardiovascular equipment (Stairmaster, Peloton, treadmill, bike, rowing machine,
etc.) is limited to thirty (30) minutes per piece of equipment.
23. No
one under the age of sixteen (16) may be admitted, unless using the services of
Sterling’s personal trainers. A parent must accompany individuals between the
ages of fourteen (14) and sixteen (16). Children under the age of fourteen (14)
are not permitted on the workout floor.
24. Priority
usage of all equipment is given to personal trainers while they are training Members.
Only authorized personal fitness trainers may be utilized. The reserving of
personal trainers will be done in a manner that optimizes maximum usage of the
trainers and the scheduling of staff.
25. Stretching
prior to or upon completion of workout will be limited to the floor mats. Please do not utilize weight benches
for stretching. When not in use, the aerobics exercise room
may be used for stretching exercises.
26. Aerobic
exercise classes will be on a reservation system. Failure to cancel class
reservations in a timely manner will
result in removal for the reservation list.
27. The
director of the wellness center shall have charge of all wellness center usage
and will supervise the scheduling of
all sessions. Members that disregard instructions of
management will be asked to leave the
facility. Continuous disregard of instructions will result
in loss of wellness center privileges
and/ or suspension or termination of membership with
forfeiture of membership deposits and
membership dues.
GENERAL SPA RULES
1. All
Members, permitted Immediate Family, their guests and guests of the Hotel
are entitled to participate in any spa
programs which may periodically be offered and to utilize
6all spa services, amenities and
facilities as they may exist from time to time, subject to payment
of any fees, space availability and
these Rules and Regulations, as they may exist from time to
time.
2. Only
persons sixteen (16) years of age or older are permitted in the spa and no
person under such age shall be
permitted access to the spa or use of any spa services, equipment
or amenities. Children under the age of
sixteen (16) may be permitted to use the spa at the
discretion of the Club Owner, and the
written approval of such child’s parents or guardian.
3. Pets
are absolutely prohibited in the spa.
4. Regular
operating hours of the spa will be posted at the spa. The hours of
operation of the spa may be changed or
the spa may be closed for necessary repairs or maintenance.
5. Members
are permitted to bring guests to the spa subject to the policies and
procedures specified by the Club Owner.
A guest fee will be charged for each guest in addition
to fees for the use of specific spa
services. All guests, upon entry to the spa, must sign in and
register.
6. are
rendered. A health questionnaire must be completed and signed before specific
spa services
No physician or nurse will be on duty.
7. All
Members must present their Membership card at the spa reception desk and
register before entry into or use of
the spa facility. Photo identification may be requested.
8. Casual
workout attire is acceptable. Cut-offs and/or torn garments shall not be
permitted to be worn in any exercise
areas of the spa.
9. No
bare feet are allowed outside of the steam, sauna and other treatment areas.
10. Smoking
is not permitted in the spa.
11. For
sanitary reasons, shaving is not permitted in the sauna and steam treatment
areas.
12. Consult
your physician before using the sauna and steam treatment rooms. This
treatment produces dry heat and
generally reaches temperatures above 105 degrees. It is not
advisable to remain in the treatment
rooms for more than five (5) minutes at any one time.
13. Never
use a sauna or steam treatment when you are under the influence of alcohol
or narcotics, or when you have taken
antihistamines, tranquilizers, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators or stimulants.
14. Never
go into a sauna or steam treatment on a full stomach. Wait at least two (2) hours
after a heavy meal before using a sauna treatment.
15. Following
a strenuous exercise period, DO NOT GO DIRECTLY INTO A SAUNA
OR STEAM TREATMENT. Rest and cool down;
allow your heartrate to return, as close as
possible, to your resting heartrate
before entering this facility.
16. Appointment
cancellations must be made eight (8) hours in advance or you will
be billed at a rate of fifty percent
(50%) for the service.
17. We
ask that you arrive fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes prior to your service
to
relax and prepare for your treatment.
If you are late for your appointment, it may be shortened
to allow the therapist to be on time
for the next appointment.
18. For
your convenience, a gratuity may be added to the charge for each treatment.
19. Day
lockers are available on a per visit basis. Locker keys must be returned at
time
of checkout. A fee will be charged for
keys which are not returned.
20. We
recommend you not bring valuables into the spa. Each person entering the spa
assumes liability for the loss of any items stored in a locker or common
closet.
21. For
fire safety reasons, all clothing and personal articles must be stored in a
locker
or common closet in the locker room and
not under benches or in the common areas.
GENERAL DINING AREA RULES AND
RESERVATION POLICY
1. When reserving a table, the Host Member
must provide the names of all parties.
The “Host Member” is defined as the
Member or permitted Immediate Family creating the initial
reservation for the table.
2. Reservations are strongly recommended
for table seating at the dining areas. All
reservations are requested to be made
at least seven (7) days prior to a holiday or special event,
and otherwise at least three days (3)
prior to the date requested. Reservations are confirmed on a
first come, first served basis. While
every effort will be made to accommodate everyone, last
minute reservations may be declined if
Sterling’s personnel is unable to accommodate them
without adversely affecting the service
of those with reservations.
3. In order to accommodate Members, guest
reservations on any evening may be
limited.
4. Reservations are required for special
events. Members are encouraged to request
reservation space for their guests at
the time the Member’s reservation request is confirmed.
Waitlists will be created when demand
exceeds capacity.
5. Cancellations are requested to be made
more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to
the reservation time. Cancellations
made less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance may be
subject to a cancellation fee.
6. Reservations for the dining areas will
be held for only fifteen (15) minutes after the reserved time.
7. Repeated no shows may result in loss of
reservation privileges.
DUES, FEES AND CHARGES
1. Dues, fees and charges will be billed
on a monthly basis unless otherwise
determined by the Club Owner.
2. All dues, fees and charges are billed
to each Member's credit card. All Members
shall keep a valid approved credit card
on file with the Club Owner to which the Member
authorizes the Club Owner to charge all
dues, fees and charges. The Member shall substitute such
credit card with another credit card
when it expires. Any transaction occurring after a Member
gives notice of resignation will be
charged to the credit card on file with the Club Owner.
3. An invoice of the Member's incurred
fees or incidental charges and any applicable
portion of dues will be sent to the
Member on the first (1st)
business day of each month. The
amount due will be automatically
charged against the Member's credit card on file with thirty
(30) days after the billing date and
otherwise in accordance with the Membership Plan
Documents.
4. All Members agree to promptly pay
directly to the Club Owner any amounts not
paid by the credit card company upon
written notice from the Club Owner to the Member.
Interest and late fees may be charged
on delinquent accounts, as determined appropriate by the
Club Owner.
5. If a Member fails to pay any amounts
within thirty (30) days after written notice
from the Club Owner, the Club Owner
shall have the right, at any time thereafter, to suspend
Membership privileges until the
delinquent account is paid in full. Continued delinquency for a
period of ninety (90) days or longer
from the date of the written notice from the Club Owner, or
repeated incidents of delinquency by
the Member, may result in termination of the Membership.
6. The Club Owner may also, at its option,
take whatever action it deems necessary
to effect collection, including without
limitation, suspension or termination of a Membership or
legal action. If the Club Owner
commences any legal action to collect any amount owed by any
Member or to enforce any other
liability of any Member to the Club Owner, and if judgment is
obtained by the Club Owner, the Member
shall also be liable for all costs and expenses of such
legal action and reasonable attorneys'
fees, including any fees required in connection with
appellate proceedings.
7. Members and their Immediate Family will
be entitled to charge privileges at
Sterling’s so long as their Membership
is in Good Standing; provided that after a Member gives
notice of resignation, such Member will
no longer be entitled to charge privileges at Sterling’s
and any transaction thereafter shall be
charged to the credit card on file with the Club Owner.
8. A Member’s spouse or Significant Other
shall be jointly and severally liable for all
dues, fees and other charges and
liabilities associated with the Membership.
GRATUITIES
1. Cash tipping by Members, their
Immediate Family or guests to any employee at
Sterling’s is not permitted.
2. Sterling’s reserves the right to add a
gratuity percentage, as determined from time
to time by the Club Owner, to all food
and beverage upgrade supplements, including private
parties or to charge a monthly service
charge. The Club Owner may establish a holiday bonus
fund for Sterling’s employees to be
funded by a charge on each Member's November bill. If
established, the Club Owner shall be
responsible for the distribution of these funds to Sterling’s
employees during the holiday season.
CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Each Member shall be responsible for
filing with the Membership Director, in
writing, on a form provided by the Club
Owner, their mailing address, e-mail address and
telephone number and any changes
thereto, where the Member wishes all notices and invoices of
Sterling’s to be sent. A Member shall
be deemed to have received mailings from the Club Owner
ten (10) days after they have been
delivered to the address on file. In the absence of a mailing
address on file, any Sterling’s-related
mailing may, with the same effect described above, be
addressed as the Club Owner determines
is most likely to cause its prompt delivery.
2. The Club Owner must be notified in
writing of any change of address, telephone
numbers or e-mail address of a Member.
Failure to do so shall constitute a waiver of the right to
receive Sterling’s-related notices,
bulletins and any other communications, and shall be a
violation of these Rules and
Regulations.
3. The Club Owner will not provide
Members' and their Immediate Family’s contact
information to third-party vendors or
marketing firms that are not affiliated with the Club Owner.
MEMBERSHIP CORRESPONDENCE
Complaints or suggestions concerning
the management, service or operation of Sterling’s
shall be in writing, signed by the
Member and addressed to the General Manager. Errors in
billing charges should be directed to
the attention of the accounting department.
CLUB SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
1. Private functions are permitted at
Sterling’s only with prior permission of the
General Manager. The individual
sponsoring the function shall assume full responsibility for the
conduct of guests and the removal of
any decor. The sponsor of the function shall be responsible
for any damage to the Club Facilities
and for the payment of any charges not paid by individuals
attending the private function.
2. Special events and functions may be
scheduled from time to time at the discretion of the Club Owner.
3. Offsite events and activities may be
scheduled from time to time at the discretion
of the Club Owner. Reservations for
such events will be granted and confirmed on a first come,
first served, paid basis and subject to
the guest reservation limits described herein.
DISCIPLINE
1. Members are responsible for their own
conduct and for the conduct of their
Immediate Family and guests. Any Member
whose conduct or whose Immediate Family’s or
guests’ conduct shall be deemed by the
Club Owner to be likely to endanger the welfare, safety,
harmony or good reputation of
Sterling’s or its Members or is otherwise improper, may be
reprimanded, fined, suspended or
expelled from Sterling’s, and have all privileges associated
with their Membership suspended or
terminated by the Club Owner. The Club Owner shall be
the sole judge of what constitutes
improper conduct, but improper conduct will include, without
limitation: (i) failing to meet
eligibility for Membership; (ii) submitting false information on the
Membership Candidate Profile or
Membership Agreement; (iii) failing to pay any amount owed
to the Club Owner in a proper and
timely manner; (iv) failing to abide by the rules and regulations
as set forth herein and as established
by the Club Owner from time to time; (v) abusing Sterling’s
personnel or employees, (vi) conviction
of a felony (Member or Immediate Family); or (vii) acting
in a manner incompatible with the
standard of conduct of the existing membership or which
would likely injure the reputation of
the Members, Sterling’s or the Club Owner.
2. Any Member or Immediate Family accused
of improper conduct shall be notified
of the proposed disciplinary action and
shall be given an opportunity to be heard by the Club
Owner to show cause why he or she
should not be disciplined. If such Member or Immediate
Family desires to be heard, the Club
Owner shall set a time and date (not less than ten (10) days
thereafter) for a hearing. While such
complaint is being considered by the Club Owner, the
Member or Immediate Family shall enjoy
the privileges of Sterling’s. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Club Owner may, without
notice and without a hearing, immediately suspend
some or all privileges associated with
a Membership and/or, after notice, terminate or expel a
Member for failure to pay in a proper
and timely manner dues, fees or any other amounts owed
to the Club Owner as set forth herein,
or if the Club Owner determines in its reasonable discretion
that a Member, Immediate Family or
guest constitutes an imminent threat of harm or injury to
persons or property.
3. The Club Owner may restrict or suspend
some or all of a Member's Immediate
Family’s and/or guests’ Membership
privileges. If the Club Owner determines that a Member's
conduct or the conduct of their
Immediate Family or guest is improper, the Club Owner may
expel the Member, suspend or restrict
the Member's membership privileges, or restrict the use
privileges of the Member's Immediate
Family or guest whose conduct was improper. No Member
is entitled, on account of any
restriction or suspension, to any refund of any Membership Deposit,
dues, fees or other charges. During the
restriction or suspension, annual dues and other charges
shall continue to accrue and shall be
paid in full prior to reinstatement as a Member in Good
Standing.
4. The Membership of any Member who has
been expelled hereunder shall
terminate. All Membership privileges
shall cease upon expulsion from Sterling’s and the Member
shall not receive any refund of prepaid
dues.
LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OR
INSTANCES OF PERSONAL INJURY
1. Each Member as a condition of
Membership and each guest as a condition of
invitation to the Club Facilities
assumes sole responsibility for their property. The Club Owner
shall not be responsible for any loss
or damage to any personal property used or stored on
Sterling’s premises, including wine
stored on Sterling’s premises, unless such loss or damage is
directly caused by the gross negligence
or illegal conduct of Club Owner or its employees. Any
such personal property which may have
been left in or on Sterling’s premises for six (6) months
or more may be sold by the Club Owner,
with or without notice, at a public or private sale or may
be otherwise disposed of, and the
proceeds, if any, may be retained by the Club Owner.
2. No person shall remove from the room in
which it is placed or from Club Facilities
any property or furniture belonging to
the Club Owner without proper written authorization.
3. Every Member shall be liable for any
property damage caused by such Member,
their Immediate Family and their
guests. The cost of such damage shall be charged to the
responsible Member's account.
4. Any Member, Immediate Family, guest or
other person who, in any manner,
makes use of or accepts the use of any
apparatus, appliance, facility, privilege or service
whatsoever owned, leased or operated by
the Club Owner or who engages in any contest, game,
function, experience or other activity
operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the Club
Owner, either on or off Sterling’s
premises, shall do so at their own risk. The Member, their
Immediate Family and guests shall
release and hold harmless the Club Owner, the General
Manager, their affiliates, their
successors and assigns and their respective shareholders, partners,
directors, officers, members,
employees, representatives, agents, successors and assigns
(collectively, the "Indemnified
Parties") from any and all loss, cost, claim, injury, damage or
liability sustained or incurred by
them, resulting from the use of the Club Facilities, or otherwise,
arising out of or incident to
membership and/or from any act or omission of any of the
Indemnified Parties. Each Member shall
have, owe and perform the same obligation to the
Indemnified Parties hereunder in
respect to any such loss, cost, claim, injury, damage or liability
sustained or incurred by any Immediate
Family or guest.
5. Should any party subject to these Rules
and Regulations bring suit against any of
the Indemnified Parties in connection
with any event operated, organized, arranged or sponsored
by the Club Owner or on any other claim
or matter in connection with membership, and fail to
obtain judgment therein against any one
or more of them, such party shall be liable to the
prevailing Indemnified Parties for all
costs and expenses incurred by them in the defense of such
suit, including court costs and
attorneys' fees and expenses through all appellate proceedings.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
1. Members are responsible for the conduct
and safety of their Immediate Family
while using the Club Facilities.
2. Immediate Family may use the Club
Facilities in accordance with the Membership Plan Documents.
3. Payment for all charges incurred by the
Member’s Immediate Family, including
any applicable daily guest fees
established by the Club Owner from time to time, is the
responsibility of that Member.
DRESS CODE
1. It is expected that Members will choose
to dress in a fashion befitting the
surroundings and atmosphere provided in
the setting of Sterling’s. The Club Owner may publish
dress requirements from time to time.
Gentlemen and ladies are requested to dress in a fashion
compatible with the appropriate
occasion. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times when on
the Club Facilities, except when using
the spa, swimming pool and related areas.
2. Members are responsible to inform their
guests of event dress codes.
GENERAL GUEST RULES
1. The Club Owner reserves the right to
limit the number of guests that are sponsored
by a Member on any given day, and/or
deny access to the Club Facilities by unaccompanied
guests. The Club Owner shall establish
from time to time the rate of the daily guest fees, charges
and the rules and regulations for use
of the Club Facilities by guests. Guest privileges may be
denied, withdrawn or revoked at any
time for reasons considered sufficient by the Club Owner,
in its sole and absolute discretion.
2. All guests must be registered by the
Member with the appropriate Sterling’s
personnel. Upon arrival, the guest must
check-in with the reception desk.
3. Members are responsible for the conduct
of their guests while using the Club
Facilities. If the manner, deportment
or appearance of any guest is deemed to be unsatisfactory,
the applicable Member shall, at the
request of the Club Owner, cause such guest to leave
Sterling’s.
4. Guests may use the Club Facilities only
in accordance with these Rules and
Regulations and upon payment of
applicable guest fees. The Club Owner may limit the number
of guests during special events as well
as during each applicable Membership year. Any
particular guest may only use the Club
Facilities up to a maximum of four (4) times, except as a
guest of the Hotel.
5. Payment for all charges incurred by the
guest of a Member, including any
applicable daily guest fees established
by the Club Owner from time to time, is the responsibility
of that Member.
6. Guest privileges may be further limited
by the Club Owner, from time to time, in
accordance with the Membership Plan.
Notice of such limitation will be given by the Club Owner
to each Member.
EXPELLED, SUSPENDED AND RESIGNED
MEMBERS
Expelled and suspended Members, as well
as resigned Members who have been
identified by the Club Owner, and their
Immediate Family, after such expulsion, suspension or
identification of a resigned Member,
are not welcome at Sterling’s, whether as individuals or as
part of a group, unless otherwise
determined by the Club Owner.
DIVERSITY AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
The Club Owner is committed to
providing a friendly, supportive and productive
environment for its Members, Immediate
Family, guests and employees. Harassment of any kind
by Members, Immediate Family, or guests
will not be tolerated. This includes sexual harassment
as well as any harassment based upon an
individual's race, religion, sex, color or other legally
protected class.
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All Rules and Regulations are subject
to change from time to time without notice.