Worldplus Gym Membership Rules (Serving also as consent to join the gym; member copy)

Article 1 (Purpose)

World Plus Gym (hereinafter referred to as "the Club") aims to provide facilities and services to its users for the purpose of promoting and maintaining the health of its members (individuals or legal entities that have agreed to abide by these Membership Terms and Conditions and have completed the enrollment process), as well as for the improvement of their physical skills.

Article 2 (Operation and Management)

The Club is operated and managed by World Plus Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Head Office"), located on the 5th floor of Abeno Medix, 1-2-7 Asahi-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka City. The provisions set forth in these Membership Terms and Conditions apply to all facilities operated by the Club. In the event of any discrepancy in interpretation between the Japanese version of these Terms and Conditions and any version in another language, the Japanese version shall prevail and be binding upon all members.

Article 3 (Membership System)

1. The Club operates on a membership basis.
2. Members may access the Club’s facilities by using the authentication system provided at the respective facility.

Article 4 (Eligibility for Membership)

1. 1. To be eligible for membership, an applicant must satisfy all of the following requirements:
   1. ① Declare to the Club that they are in a state of health suitable for using the Club’s facilities.
   2. ② Agree to these Membership Terms and Conditions.
   3. ③ Be of junior high school age or older. (*Individuals of elementary school age or younger are not permitted to use the facilities.)
   4. ④ Must not be affiliated with organized crime groups (yakuza).
   5. ⑤ Must not have any infectious diseases or other conditions that could be transmitted or spread to others.
   6. ⑥ Must agree to keep any tattoos (including body paint) covered at all times.
   7. ⑦ Must not have previously had their membership terminated by the Club based on these Terms and Conditions. (*Note: The Club may, at its discretion, approve a re-application for membership.)
2. Members guarantee to the Club that neither they, nor any third party acting on their behalf, will engage in any of the following acts:
   1. ① Making violent demands.
   2. ② Making unreasonable demands that exceed legal obligations.
   3. ③ Using threatening language or behavior, or resorting to violence, in connection with any transaction.
   4. ④ Spreading rumors, or using deception or force, to damage the Club’s reputation or obstruct its business operations.

Article 5 (Membership Procedures)

1. To join the Club, an applicant must submit an application via the prescribed method. Upon review and approval by the Club, the applicant must provide identification (such as a driver’s license or health insurance card) to verify their identity. Once this process is complete, a contract is formed, and the applicant becomes a member of the Club. Specific terms—such as the start date of service—are established at the time of application, at which point the applicant selects the desired services and provides the necessary registration information. To use the facilities, you must register for the designated entry method established by the Club. Once the membership enrollment process is complete, you must visit the location where you enrolled to carry out the required facility-access procedures.
2. Even if an application for membership has been submitted as described in the preceding paragraph, the Club may decline the application based on the results of its internal review. The methods, processes, and specific criteria used for this review will not be disclosed.
3. Upon joining—or, in the case of an online application, during their first visit to the facility—members must promptly comply if the Club requests the presentation of identification or other information to verify their identity. If a member fails to comply with such a request, the Club may prohibit them from using the facilities. In such cases, the member remains obligated to pay all fees and charges as stipulated in Article 8.
4. Minors (individuals under the age of 18) wishing to join must obtain the consent of a person with parental authority and submit an application via the prescribed procedure, unless otherwise permitted by the Club. In such cases, the person with parental authority shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for all obligations arising under these Membership Rules, regardless of whether or not the person with parental authority is themselves a member. For individuals under the age of 16, a parent or legal guardian who provides consent must also be a member of the Club.
5. Individuals under guardianship, curatorship, or assistance (as defined under Japanese law) must obtain the consent of their legal representative, curator, or assistant, respectively, before applying for membership.

Article 6 (Procedures for Changing Registered Information)

1. Members must ensure that the information provided in their membership application and any other information submitted to the Club is accurate.
2. The Club shall not be held liable for any damages incurred by a member or a third party resulting from the inaccuracy of such information.
3. Should there be any changes to the information provided at the time of application or any other information submitted to the Club, the member must promptly follow the procedures for updating such information as specified by the Club.
4. Notifications from the Club to a member shall be deemed delivered when sent to the email address registered by the member or when dispatched in writing to the contact address provided by the member. Furthermore, in the event that a notification from the Club fails to reach a member, or is delayed, due to reasons attributable to the member—such as the member’s failure to provide the notification required in the preceding paragraph—such notification shall be deemed to have reached the member at the time it would normally have been delivered.

Article 7 (Protection of Personal Information)

The Club shall manage the personal information of members that it holds in accordance with its "Privacy Policy," which is established separately.

Article 8 (Payment of Membership Fees, etc.)

1. Membership fees for each membership category shall be determined separately.
2. Members shall pay the applicable fees—based on their chosen membership category—by the specified due dates and via the payment methods designated by the Club.
3. Members are required to pay the contracted fees regardless of the actual number of times they use the Club’s facilities; such payments are required up to and including the date of withdrawal from membership.
4. Once paid, membership fees shall not be refunded, except as otherwise required by law.
5. If a member fails to pay their monthly membership fee by the designated due date, the Club shall issue a follow-up request for the outstanding amount.
6. The payment due date is the 15th of the current month for credit card payments, the 5th of the current month for bank account transfers, and the 27th of the preceding month at certain locations.
7. If a payment is not received, a follow-up billing attempt will be made—on the 1st of the following month for credit card payments, and on the 27th of the current month for bank account transfers. This process will repeat on the scheduled date each month until the outstanding balance is settled. Please note that this follow-up billing process does not apply at some locations.
8. In the event of a follow-up billing attempt, the member shall pay a "follow-up billing fee" of 550 yen (tax included) for each month of unpaid dues.
9. Members may also choose to settle outstanding payments immediately via their "My Page" account, using a method specified by the Club. In such cases, the follow-up billing fee will still apply.
10. The follow-up billing fee will be charged together with the unpaid membership dues, and the member shall make payment using a method specified by the Club.
11. If membership dues are not paid or a bank account withdrawal fails, the Club may suspend the member's access to the Club's facilities until the payment is settled.
12. If a member fails to make a payment, they must settle the outstanding amount using a method specified by the Club. Any costs incurred in such cases, including re-billing fees or financial transaction charges, shall be borne entirely by the member.
13. In the event of any delinquency or non-payment of membership fees or other charges, the Club may take legal action.

Article 9 (Transfer)

1. Members may use World Plus Gym locations other than their designated "home" club, within the scope established by the Club. However, if the Club determines—based on its own established criteria—that a member primarily uses a specific club other than their designated home club, the Club may, upon providing notice to the member via document, email, or other means, change the member’s designated home club to that location (hereinafter referred to as a "Transfer of Affiliation").
2. Following a Transfer of Affiliation, the membership fees, other charges, and promotional terms and conditions applicable to the new home club shall apply; these may differ from the fees and terms associated with the member’s previous home club.
3. Any locker rental agreements, service options tied to a specific location, or other ancillary service agreements that the member held at their previous home club shall terminate upon the Transfer of Affiliation and shall not automatically carry over to the new home club. Should a member wish to continue such services, they must complete the necessary procedures again.
4. 4. In the event that a member transfers to a different club location, their membership status shall remain continuous, and no new initiation fee will be charged. Please note, however, that the terms and conditions for various benefits, discounts, corporate agreements, referral campaigns, etc., may differ following such a transfer.
5. . The Club shall not be held liable for any damages incurred by a member as a result of a transfer, except in cases where such damages are caused by the Club’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 10(Inheritance and Transfer of Membership Status)

Membership status in the Club is personal to the individual member and may not be transferred, assigned to another person, or inherited.

Article 11 (Compliance with Rules and Regulations)

1. When using the Club’s facilities, members must comply with these Terms and Conditions, the prescribed usage guidelines for equipment, and any other rules established by the Club. Members must also follow the instructions provided by the Club’s staff (hereinafter referred to as "Facility Staff").
2. T The Club shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from the theft or loss of a member’s belongings while using the Club’s facilities.
3. If a member leaves an item behind at the Club, they shall be deemed to have waived their ownership rights to said item once a period of time—as specified by the Club—has elapsed, and they agree not to raise any objections to the Club disposing of the item. However, if an item poses a risk to safety or hygiene (e.g., due to potential spoilage), the Club may dispose of it without waiting for the specified period to elapse.
4. To maintain an environment where members can use the Club’s facilities safely and appropriately, cameras are installed in areas including entrances, the reception desk, and the vicinity of gym equipment. Members acknowledge and accept the presence of these cameras when using the facilities.
5. Members are responsible for monitoring their own health; in light of their medical history and current physical condition, they should refrain from using the facilities if they are feeling unwell.

Article 11-2 (Assistance/Support for Persons with Disabilities, etc.)

1. Members who require assistance or support to use the facilities due to a disability or other circumstances may be accompanied by an assistant, provided they submit an application in advance—following procedures separately established by the Club—and receive the Club’s approval.
2. An assistant as referred to in the preceding paragraph may enter the facility with the member at no additional cost. However, an attendant shall focus exclusively on assisting and ensuring the safety of the member they accompany and may not personally use the Club’s facilities, equipment, or other amenities.
3. If an attendant fails to follow the Club’s instructions or engages in behavior that causes a nuisance to other members, the Club may revoke the authorization for that attendant to accompany the member and require them to leave the premises.

Article 12 (Prohibited Acts)

Members are prohibited from engaging in any of the following acts within the Club’s facilities or anywhere on the premises, including the parking area. Please note that violations of these prohibitions may result in measures such as restrictions on facility use or, in some cases, forced termination of membership. Furthermore, if a specific location has established separate standards, those standards shall take precedence over these Membership Rules.

1. ① Acts causing nuisance to others
   Slander or defamation directed at other members, facility staff, this club, or our company (including within the facility, verbally, or through posts on the Internet or social media), violence, intimidation, shouting, screaming, sexual remarks or behavior, lying in wait, approaching others without reason, stalking, or any other behavior that causes fear; napping or sleeping; and chatting, lingering, or making noise on the premises or in the parking lot that disturbs nearby residents, as well as the illegal dumping of trash, etc.
2. ② Inappropriate Use of Facilities
   Damage to, removal of, or monopolization of facilities, equipment, or apparatus; other violations of the facility’s established usage rules; unauthorized configuration or modification of equipment; wearing outdoor shoes in stores where outdoor shoes are prohibited; and acts that intentionally create noise or vibration, such as dropping equipment on the floor.
3. ③ Acts that Disrupt Public Order and Safety
   Sexual harassment, peeping, spitting, bringing in dangerous items such as knives, acts that violate the prohibition on exposure as stipulated in Article 4, Paragraph 1, Item 6, using the facilities with the upper body exposed, drinking alcohol or smoking (including e-cigarettes, etc.) on the premises, and using the facilities while under the influence of alcohol.
4. ④ Operations, Security, and Legal Compliance
   Using entry/exit authentication information (such as QR codes) to invite others into the facility or allow them to enter as companions; lending, borrowing, or transferring entry/exit authentication information (such as QR codes) to third parties; exiting the facility using the emergency QR code except in actual emergencies; entering restricted areas, unauthorized photography or recording, unauthorized training instruction or activities that could be perceived as personal training and that interfere with commercial operations or store management, and use of the facility by minors under the age of 18 during late-night and early-morning hours (10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day).
5. ⑤ Solicitation and Political Activities
   Solicitation or sales related to commercial, religious, or political activities, as well as attempts to poach staff or affiliated personnel.
6. ⑥ Other
   Violations of any laws or regulations, acts contrary to public order and morals, and any other acts that this club reasonably determines to be inappropriate for a member.

Article 13 (Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories)

1. Members must wear clean clothing and footwear suitable for exercise when using the facilities. The Club may refuse use if it determines the member’s clothing or footwear is unsafe or unsanitary.
2. The following clothing, footwear, and accessories are prohibited as they may damage facilities or equipment, pose a danger, or cause discomfort to other members:
   1. (1) Members must wear clean clothing and footwear suitable for exercise when using the facilities. The Club may refuse access if it determines that a member’s clothing or footwear is inappropriate from a safety or hygiene perspective.
   2. (2) The following clothing, footwear, and accessories are prohibited, as they may cause damage to the facilities or equipment, or pose a danger or cause discomfort to other members:
   3. ① Items that may damage the facilities or equipment ・Clothing, footwear, or accessories with rivets or metal decorations
      ・Jeans (including denim workout clothes) ・Spiked shoes, leather shoes, etc.
   4. ② Items that pose a risk of injury
      ・Sandals, straw sandals, rubber boots, bare feet, high-heeled shoes, etc. 　
   5. ③ Clothing and footwear that this club deems unsuitable for exercise or use of the facilities ・Clothing that may cause discomfort or intimidation to third parties (e.g., clothing with excessive exposure, specific political or religious statements, or clothing intended to intimidate others) ・Any other clothing or footwear that the Club deems inappropriate for safety, health, or public decency reasons
   6. ④ Even if a member suffers damages as a result of the Club terminating the contract based on these Bylaws pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Club shall not be liable for such damages.

Article 14 (Disclaimer of Liability for Damages)

1. When using gym equipment or other facilities installed at this Club, members shall follow the normal usage guidelines for such equipment and facilities and use them with due consideration for their own health condition and physical abilities. Unless caused by reasons attributable to this Club, this Club shall not be liable for any accidents or other incidents occurring during the use of such equipment or facilities. The Club shall bear no liability whatsoever for any loss, theft, or other damage occurring during the use of the facilities, unless such loss, theft, or damage is due to the Club’s willful misconduct or gross negligence. The Club shall not become involved in, nor shall it bear any responsibility for, any disputes or conflicts arising between members (including third parties).

Article 15 (Member Liability for Damages)

If, while using the Club’s facilities, a member causes damage to the Club, another member, or any other third party due to any of the reasons set forth below, that member shall be liable for such damage.

1. (1)When a member engages in a prohibited act as defined in Article 12, resulting in damage to the facilities or restrictions on the use of equipment;
2. (2)When a member uses the facilities in a manner other than that designated or instructed by the Club;
3. (3) When a member takes home equipment, towels, or other items provided by the Club;
4. (4) In any other case where a member causes damage to another member or to the Club through willful misconduct or negligence.

Article 16(Liability for Fire and Other Damages)

1. If a member causes a fire or other accident through smoking or other prohibited acts, thereby causing damage to the Club or a third party, such member shall be liable to compensate for all damages resulting therefrom.
2. The damages referred to in the preceding paragraph shall include reasonable expenses such as facility repair costs, losses due to suspension of operations, compensation paid to third parties, and attorneys’ fees.

Article 17 (Suspension of Membership)

1. Members may suspend their membership for a period of up to six months by following the procedures prescribed by the Club (as described in the following paragraph). To suspend membership, a member must submit the application prescribed by the Club at the branch where they joined by the 9th of each month; once the suspension procedure is completed, the suspension will take effect on the 1st of the following month. Applications made by phone or verbally will not be accepted. *When applying for a suspension, members must specify a reactivation date (a date within six months of the suspension start date). Members on hiatus are not charged the regular membership fee; however, to maintain their membership status, they must pay a hiatus fee of 1,100 yen (tax included). Members cannot use the Club’s facilities during the hiatus period. Members may resume using the Club starting from the month of resumption (or the specified date) indicated on the hiatus application form, and billing for the regular membership fee will automatically resume from that month. Members may not apply for a leave of absence under the following circumstances: ① If there are any outstanding membership fees; ② If the member is currently within the minimum usage period specified at the time of enrollment under a promotional plan. If you have a locker contract, the contract for that locker will be automatically canceled upon application for a leave of absence, and you must return the key. Please note that there may not be any available lockers upon your return, and we may be unable to secure one for you. If you wish to cancel your membership during the suspension period, you must follow the procedures outlined in Article 18 of the Membership Rules, and the fees for the month of cancellation will be settled based on the regular membership fee in effect prior to the suspension.

Article 18 (Withdrawal)

1. If a member wishes to withdraw from the club for personal reasons, the member may do so by completing the withdrawal application procedures at the store where the membership was registered no later than the 15th of the month one month prior to the month of withdrawal. (*Withdrawal cannot be processed verbally, such as by phone.) Furthermore, the member is obligated to pay the Club all fees and charges accrued up to the date of withdrawal. (If a notice of withdrawal is submitted between the 1st and the 15th of the month, membership will end on the last day of the following month; if submitted between the 16th and the last day of the month, membership will end on the last day of the month after next.) Regarding early termination during the required continuous membership period specified as a condition for eligibility under certain promotional plans, early termination shall be permitted upon payment of a penalty or settlement fee equivalent to the promotional discount amount, in accordance with the terms and conditions separately established by the Club. If any membership fees remain unpaid by the scheduled termination date following the submission of a suspension or termination request, the termination request itself shall be deemed invalid.

   Article 19 (Withdrawal)

   1. The Club may restrict or prohibit a member’s use of the Club’s facilities, or immediately terminate the contract, if the member falls under any of the following items. However, even if a member’s use of the Club’s facilities is restricted or prohibited by the Club, the member shall pay the membership fees and other charges specified in Article 8.
   1. (1) Inadequate Qualifications or Procedures
      When it is determined that the member does not meet the membership qualifications set forth in Article 4, or when the member made a false declaration upon joining.
   2. (2) Failure to Pay
      When the member fails to pay membership dues or other fees for one month, or when the payment method (credit card, bank account, etc.) becomes unavailable due to the member’s responsibility.
   3. (3) Deterioration of Credit Status
      When the member files for bankruptcy or civil rehabilitation, proposes a voluntary debt restructuring, or when there are other objective grounds for doubting the member’s ability to pay.
   4. (4) Health and Safety Reasons
      When it is determined that the member has a medical condition (such as seizures, loss of consciousness, or infectious diseases), is pregnant, or has been prohibited by a physician from exercising or bathing; or when there is any other risk that the use of the facilities may endanger the member’s life or physical well-being.
   5. (5) Violation of the Bylaws or Unlawful Acts
      When a member violates these Bylaws (including the Prohibited Acts set forth in Article 12) or other rules established by the Club, or when a member engages in conduct that violates laws or regulations.
   6. (6) Determination of Inappropriateness for Club Operations
      In any other case where the Club reasonably determines that a member is unsuitable for membership. Even if a member suffers damages as a result of the Club terminating the contract based on these Bylaws pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Club shall not be liable to compensate for such damages.

   Article 20 (Temporary Suspension and Closure of Facilities)

   1. The Club may temporarily suspend operations or close all or part of its facilities if it determines that it is difficult to operate or that it should not operate due to any of the following circumstances:
      1. ① When natural disasters, meteorological disasters, earthquakes, or other acts of God occur or are likely to occur.
      2. ② When facility renovations, expansions, repairs, maintenance, or inspections are required.
      3. ③ When a court judgment is rendered, laws or regulations are enacted, amended, or repealed, or when a disposition (including an adverse disposition) or order is issued by an administrative agency.
      4. ④ When there is a significant change in social conditions or such a change is likely to occur.
      5. ⑤ When other circumstances arise, or are likely to arise, that make it difficult for the Club to operate from a business perspective or render continued operation inadvisable.
         In the cases described in the preceding two paragraphs, unless otherwise provided by law or approved by the Club, members’ obligation to pay various fees shall not be reduced or waived.
         If a temporary suspension of operations or closure is planned, the Club shall, in principle and to the extent circumstances permit, notify members of such fact at least one month in advance.

   Article 21 (Dissolution)

   1. This Club may be dissolved by giving three months’ prior notice in the event of unavoidable circumstances. If the reason for dissolution is a natural disaster, geological disaster, order from a public authority, compulsion, or other force majeure, the notice period specified in the preceding paragraph may be shortened.

   Article 22 (Changes and Abolition of Fees, Scope of Use, Conditions, and Operational Methods)

   1. This Club may, in accordance with these Bylaws, change or abolish the scope of use, conditions, and facility management system when it deems it necessary, provided that, in principle, members are given at least one month’s prior notice or notification.

   Article 23 (Amendment of the Bylaws)

   As a general rule, the Club may amend these Bylaws by providing notice to members. The amended Bylaws and related provisions shall take effect for all members upon notification as specified in Article 24, and members hereby agree to this in advance.

   Article 24 (Method of Notification)

   Notifications to members under these Bylaws shall be made by posting on the website or by posting notices within the facility, and such notifications shall be deemed to have been made to members at the earlier of the time of posting on the website or the time of posting within the facility.

   Article 25 (Supplementary Provisions Regarding Members Under a Corporate Membership Agreement)

   For members whose membership is based on a corporate membership agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporate Agreement”) between the corporation or other entity to which they belong and this Club, the following items shall apply in addition to the provisions above.

   1. ① With regard to Article 4 (Eligibility for Membership), in addition to the items listed in Paragraph 1 of that Article, the requirement that the corporation or other entity to which the member belongs has entered into a Corporate Agreement with this Club shall apply.
   2. ② If the reason for dissolution is a natural disaster, geological disaster, order by public authorities, coercion, or other force majeure, the notice period specified in the preceding paragraph may be shortened. Membership Information
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