Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Vancouver Tennis Society website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
2. Liability Waiver
Assumption of Risk: Tennis is a physical activity that involves inherent risks, including but not limited to physical injury. By participating in VTS programs, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Release of Liability: You agree to release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Vancouver Tennis Society, its directors, officers, employees, coaches, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by you while participating in our activities.
Medical Fitness: You confirm that you are physically fit and have no medical conditions that would prevent safe participation in tennis activities. If you have any concerns about your health, consult a physician before participating.
3. Participation by Minors
Parents or guardians registering minors agree to the terms on behalf of the minor participant and acknowledge the risks involved. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring their child is physically capable of participating.
4. Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to:
- Treat all members, coaches, and staff with respect
- Follow facility rules and guidelines
- Use appropriate language and behavior
- Respect equipment and facilities
- Adhere to scheduled times and program structures
VTS reserves the right to remove any participant who violates these standards without refund.
5. Registration and Cancellation
Registration: All registrations are subject to availability and confirmation by VTS.
Cancellation by Participant: Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Refunds are subject to VTS's refund policy, which may vary by program.
Cancellation by VTS: VTS reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment, weather, facility availability, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or credit toward future programs.
6. Media Consent
By participating in VTS activities, you grant VTS permission to use photographs and videos taken during programs for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media, unless you explicitly opt out in writing.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on the VTS website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Vancouver Tennis Society and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without written permission.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, VTS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vancouver Tennis Society from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, Canada.
11. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Vancouver Tennis Society
Email: info@vantennis.ca
Last Updated: January 2025
