Terms and Conditions
PLEASE READ Terms and Conditions carefully. About this Agreement (the “Agreement”): The Member is referred to as “you”, “your child(ren)” or “the Member” and Laurus Events Inc. is referred to as “us”, “we”, or “Laurus”. This Agreement is legally enforceable. This document contains the entire agreement between the Member and Laurus. There are terms and conditions on reserve. Please read very carefully.
Our responsibilities: By signing this Agreement, we accept you as a Member of our Campers Club Membership Program for the year of 2024. You will have the right, during the term, to all “Member Benefits” applicable to your purchase. “Member Benefits” include access to Camp For All Member-pricing and additional member discounts. You may find a full and up-to-date list of all Member Benefits on our website’s Membership page, here. As a Member, you will have the right to access and attend our camp services, should you have registered for any, on the dates that you have registered for and paid for in full, during our hours of operations at the facility and location that you have selected.
Your Responsibilities: By signing this Agreement, you agree: a) to pay us all sums, fees and charges specified in this Agreement, (“the Fees”) when due, irrespective of the amount of use you make of the our membership program and our services; b) to all terms and conditions which are set out in this Agreement; c) to follow our rules and regulations (“Rules”) which may be posted online, sent to you by email or posted at the facility where our camp services are being offered; and d) to keep all information on your Amilia account up-to-date, including payment information, home address, contact information, medical information on child(ren), emergency contact information and any other information that may be relevant and needed.
Pre-Authorized Payment Agreement: You, the payer or on behalf of the payer, agree to pay any scheduled fees. Additionally, you authorize Laurus to process each payment and acknowledge our rights to that payment. The pre-authorized payments shall be drawn on the Payer’s account to cover all Fees, including Membership Fees and Camp Fees (combined, the Total Weekly Fees). The Payer has the right to receive reimbursement for any debited amount that was not authorized or consistent with this pre-approved debit Agreement. For more information on your recourse rights, contact your financial institution or visit paiements.ca. Please note that the first pre-authorized payment may occur less than 10 days from the start of the Agreement.
Dishonored Charge: Any unfulfilled payments will be automatically charged to the Payer’s chosen payment method. By signing this Agreement, you are allowing us to re-attempt the pre-authorized payment in the event of a Dishonored Charge.
Your Rights Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2022 are found below under the title of “Additional Terms” I, the Member, have carefully read the entirety of this Membership Agreement. I confirm that no verbal representations or warranties have been made to me which have not been confirmed in writing in this Agreement, and that this written Agreement accurately sets out the entire agreement between us. I understand the Terms and Conditions and I agree to be bound by them.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
Any term contract in 2024 cannot last for a period greater than 9 months. «Clause required under the Consumer Protection Act: The consumer may cancel this contract without charge or penalty before the merchant has begun the performance of his principal obligation, in this case, access to our Member Benefits, by sending the form attached here to the merchant. If the consumer has begun to perform his principal obligation, the consumer may cancel this contract within a time period equal to one-tenth of the duration prescribed in this contract by sending the attached form or another notice in writing for that purpose to the merchant. Such period shall begin at the time the merchant starts to perform his principal obligation. In that case, the merchant may not exact from the consumer payment of any sum greater than one-tenth of the total prescribed in the contract. This contract is canceled, without further formality, upon sending of the form or notice. Within ten (10) days following the cancellation of his contract, the merchant must restore to the consumer the money owed. It is in the consumer’s interest to refer to sections 197 to 205 of the Consumer Protection Act and, when necessary, to communicate to the Office de la Protection du Consommateur''
Cancellation of this Agreement: In addition to your rights above, this Agreement may be canceled by completing a cancellation form on our website, or by delivering notice of cancellation by registered mail with proof of delivery to our legal address. Phone, email, fax and verbal cancellations are not accepted. The member agrees to pay any outstanding balance on the account before canceling. If you have purchased Memberships with your camp registration, please note that the Camp Fees are 100% refundable but the Memberships Fees, having given you access to our Member pricing, are non-refundable.
Medical Attention: If, for any reason, your cold requires medical attention beyond that provided by the camp, you agree to be responsible for any expenses incurred. You agree to keep all medical, personal and emergency contact information up to date at all times in your Amilia account.
Government Taxes: All applicable government taxes are in addition to and will be automatically applied to all payments.
Rules and Regulations: Our Rules may be posted on our website or on-site in the facilities where we are hosting our camp services. They may also be sent to you by email or Welcome Package. They may change from time to time. The Rules are for your and your child’s benefit and protection and must be complied with by all. We reserve the right to cancel or suspend your membership, without refund, if you or your child a) fail to follow our Rules or breach the terms of this Agreement, b) cause a nuisance or disturbance, c) commit any illegal or immoral acts, or d) if we feel that your actions may endanger yourself, or others.
IF APPLICABLE: Our camp services allow you, as a member, to attend our day camp on the dates that you have selected only, if any, and paid for in full. It is important to note that if you cancel your day camp service with Laurus, there will be no refund on Membership Fees. Should you cancel your camp service after it has already begun, there will be no refund on Camp Fees.
IF APPLICABLE: If you have registered for our day camp services as a Non-Member, you are not eligible for any special pricing, promotions, discounts or any other Member Benefits. You reserve the right to cancel your day camp services with Laurus at any point leading up to the week of camp in question. In compliance with the provincial Consumer Protection Act, should you cancel your day camp services prior to Laurus commencing its primary service, you are entitled to a full refund on your registration, with no applicable fees. However, should the commencement of services have already begun, your refund will be prorated according to the amount of outstanding days of service, starting the following day for when the cancellation notice was received.
IF APPLICABLE: If you have registered as a Member on Gold and/or Silver Weeks of camp, you are entitled to additional Benefits. An extensive list of the additional benefits can be found on our website’s Membership page, here. These additional benefits are subject to change, without any modifications to this contract. There is a limit of 2 complementary merchandise items per camper, regardless of the amount of Memberships purchased.
Reservation of Rights: We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any membership without cause or warning. We reserve the right, at any time, to change our Membership Benefits, Membership Fees and Camp Fees, without any modifications to this contract. Should you have chosen to register for our camp services, we reserve the right to change, at any point in time, our hours of operations, our locations, our programs offered, our activities, our rules, and any other aspect of our services. We will use our best reasonable efforts to maintain our existing services and operations as of the date of the Agreement. Availability of camp weeks to Members and Non-Members is subject to availability.
Absolute Payment Obligations: You are obligated to pay us all Fees owing or falling under this Agreement. We will not reduce, discount or cancel your obligation of payment because you do not use our Membership Program, Member Benefits and other Laurus services.
Warranty: We warrant that the services supplied under this Agreement are considered of reasonable and acceptable quality. However, we make no guarantee about the services available to you under this Agreement.
Telecommunications: Laurus may contact you directly by telephone or e-mail address for the purpose of sending you news, notices, obtaining your feedback on our services, and sending you marketing and promotional materials for our goods, services and special offers that may be of interest to you. By signing this Agreement, you consent to receiving such communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Assignment by Member: This Agreement is personal to you. You may not assign or transfer this Agreement to anyone else. Any attempt to assign, transfer or sell this Agreement is null and void and may result in cancellation of your membership with Laurus without refund, credit or any other form of compensation.
Assignment by Laurus: We may assign this Agreement to another company or person at our discretion, and the term “ Laurus ” includes any assignee, who will have all our rights and powers under this Agreement. If any claims are brought against us under this Agreement after we have assigned it, we reserve the right to raise any defenses available to us under this Agreement. Your entitlement to damages or recovery in any claims brought under this Agreement shall not exceed amounts paid by you under this Agreement.
Severability of Provisions: The provisions of this Agreement are severable. This means that if a Court decides that any provision is illegal or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement is still enforceable. If we choose not to apply or enforce a particular provision at any time, we still have the right to enforce or apply that provision in the future.
Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of Quebec and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
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CONSENT FOR PHOTO-TAKING AND PUBLICATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS*
FOR OPT OUT SEND YOUR REQUEST VIA EMAIL TO info@laurussummercamp.com*By accepting and agreeing to this, I understand that Laurus or its partners may take photos and videos of my child/child for whom I have parental authority during his or her stay at Camp Laurus:(i) to publish news and updates regarding camp activities on Laurus’ social media platforms, as described below;and (ii) to supplement Laurus’ promotional materials, including its website, newsletters and any other media publications with external businesses working with Laurus.I understand that Laurus may share some of these photos and videos on Laurus’ social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Vimeo, Waldo Photos and website, which are available to the general public and accessible from anywhere in the world. Laurus may also include them in newsletters which are shared with other campers and their families. Photos and videos, whether or not eventually shared via one of these channels, will be stored by Laurus on its systems or its partners’ systems for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes and their access limited to those who require it for the purposes described.By accepting and agreeing to this, I agree that Laurus and its partners may freely use these photos or videos to publish, reproduce, distribute, display and exhibit them without further notice or request for consent. However, if I ever have concerns regarding the use or communication of a photo or video of my child, I may reach out to info@laurussummercamp.com, who will be pleased to address my concerns.By accepting and agreeing to this, I agree to the use and communication of my child’s photos and videos, as described above to publish news and updates regarding camp activities on Laurus’ social media platforms.
By accepting and agreeing to this, I agree to the use and communication of my child’s photos and videos, as described above, to supplement Laurus’ promotional materials, including its website, newsletters and publications through third party companies.
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Do you agree and consent to this Membership Agreement and its Terms & Conditions?
You, the undersigned, being a parent or guardian having legal responsibility for the camper registered with us (“Releasor”), consent to the participation by Participant in all activities organized, administered and sponsored by Laurus Events Inc. (the “Releasee”) in connection with its summer camp program and related activities (“Activities”). Releasor, for and on behalf of himself/herself, the Camper and each of their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives, administrators, successors and assigns:
1. gives the Camper permission to participate in all Activities.
2. acknowledges that there are inherent risks involved in the Activities in which the Camper will participate, which risks could result in losses that involve physical injury or death, or emotional distress;
3. has fully informed itself of the nature of these Activities and risks, and the types of controls the Releasee intends to utilize to reduce the risks of these activities and declares itself satisfied that the camp and the Activities are suitable for the Camper;
4. understands and acknowledges that the physical demands of the Activities require that the Camper is medically, physically, and emotionally fit and fully able to participate in the activities and knows of no reason why the Camper should not be able to participate safely in the Activities;
5. acknowledges that the Camper’s participation in the Activities may involve risks, and hereby freely assumes and accepts all risks arising from the Camper’s participation in the activity. The undersigned acknowledges and accepts that the Releasee accepts no responsibility for any risks that may arise from the Camper’s participation in the Activities, and that the Releasee cannot be held liable for any damages of any kind (bodily, moral or material) that the Camper may suffer in connection with his or her participation in this activity;
6. waives, releases, indemnifies and hold harmless the Releasee and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, coaches, managers, trainers, other representatives, advisors and agents, and each of their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives, administrators, successors and assigns, from and against any and all losses, liabilities, demands, penalties, actions or claims with respect to the personal injury, disability or death of any person, including the Camper, or the loss of or damage to any property, including that of the Camper, however caused, as a result of the Camper participating in Activities; and
7. assumes all risks to the Camper and Releasor agrees to assume full responsibility for the Camper participating in Activities.'
8. Nothing in this Waiver and Release of Liability shall have the effect of releasing the Releasee of liability arising from the consequences of its own act or the act of its representative towards the Camper.Releasor hereby confirms that they: (a) have read and fully understand the terms of this Waiver and Release of Liability, (b) understand that they are giving up substantial rights by signing this Waiver and Release of Liability, and (c) are signing this Waiver and Release of Liability freely, voluntarily and without any inducement or coercion whatsoever.