DISCLAIMER NOTICE/INDEMNITY

All use of and presence on the golf course is at your own risk.

You are liable for all loss, injury and damage caused, or suffered, by you while you are on or using the golf course.

Seasons Golf Course and its owners, employees and contractors are not liable for loss, injury or damage suffered, or caused, by any golfer and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you (1) waive and abandon any such claims by you; and (2) indemnify them from any such claims that arise from your acts and omissions.

By using the golf course, you accept these terms.

The name of the Club shall be SEASONS GOLF COURSE.

OBJECTS

The objects of the Club are:

• Primarily to provide ground and facilities to foster the game of golf.
• To provide such amenities and services as may be desirable in the interest of the members and guests of the Golf Course.
• To supply food and refreshments and conduct social functions.
• To do all things necessary or incidental to the running of the Golf Course and the provision of facilities for other sports and amenities which do not conflict with the primary object of the Golf Course.
• To offer an unintimidating environment to all golfer.
• To make golf fun and affordable.

RULES OF THE GAME

The Rules of the Game shall be those of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews and such rules as may, from time to time, be framed by Season Golf Course.

POWERS OF THE CLUB

Seasons Golf Course and it’s owners will have full powers to:

• To erect, construct, maintain, improve, alter, demolish, replace, repair, renovate, manage or control any buildings, erections, or other improvements upon the land at any time owned by the Owner, or over which it enjoys a right of occupation.
• To acquire or dispose of any immovable property whether leasehold or freehold.
• To develop and lay out grounds of the Course by the establishment of such gardens, and other facilities as are necessary to enable it to fulfil its objects, and to maintain and improve same.
• To apply to any licensing authority for the grant to the Course of any license it may require for the proper conduct of its affairs, to accept transfer of any existing licenses, and to cede, transfer, amend or otherwise deal with the same, and to apply for the renewal thereof from time to time.
• To do such other things in line with the law.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Golf Course may be granted in one of the following categories:

RED: Full Members

A Full Member shall be any person elected to be a Full Member of the Golf Course and must be a resident of the Seasons Residential Estate

BLUE: Full Members

A Full Member shall be any person elected to be a Full Member of the Golf Course and shall be a person who, being over the age of 19 (twenty) within 3 months of the start of the financial year of the Golf Course

GREEN: Junior Members

Junior Member shall be a person who, being under the age of 19 within 3 months of the start of the financial year of the Golf Course has been duly elected a Junior Member, shall be entitled to use of the Golf Course facilities.

GREEN: Senior Members

Senior Member shall be a person who, being over the age of 60 of the financial year of the Golf Course has been duly elected a Senior Member, shall be entitled to use of the Golf Course facilities.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

A person desiring to be a member shall submit a completed application form on the Seasons Golf Course website.

The approval of a member shall only be with the management of Seasons Golf Course.

Seasons Golf Course may call for references or additional information and take such steps and time as it deems appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant.

No candidate who has been rejected for membership shall again be eligible for election until 6 (six) months have expired from the date of such rejection.

If the application is successful, the applicant shall become a member.

RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Golf Course does not and shall not give to any member of any category any right, title, interest, claim or demand in or to any of the monies, property or assets of the Club.

LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS

In the event of the Golf Course being wound up, there shall be no liability incurred by any member other than in respect of unpaid subscriptions and any article or money owing to the Club.

MEMBERS BOUND BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The payment by or on behalf of a member of his or her first subscription shall be acknowledgement on the part of such member that he or she is bound by the Rules and Regulations of the Club, and that he or she accepts the ruling of the Seasons Golf Club management in all cases, and no person shall be absolved from the effects of the Rules and Regulations in the plea of not having received a copy of them.

ENTRANCE FEE

Seasons Golf Club shall from time to time determine:

• The entrance fee payable for each category of membership and shall have the right to decrease the entrance fee in particular circumstances of individual cases.
• The entrance fee, if any, to be paid by a member who transfers from one category of membership to another.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

• Annual Subscriptions for Full Members are payable in respect of the Club’s financial year and shall become due in full on the first day of March of each year subject to the following:
• The Annual Subscription for Full Members shall be such amount as Seasons Golf Club may from time to time determine.
• All memberships will be automatically renew for the following year. A member must give written notice to cancel his or her membership, 30 days in advance.

MEMBERSHIP ALTERATION AND REINSTATEMENT

• Junior Members shall automatically progress to Ordinary Membership on attaining the age of 19 without having to pay an additional entrance fee.
• A Member may on written application transfer his or her membership to another category of membership for which he or she is eligible.
• Former members who have relinquished their membership of the Club for any reason may be re-admitted to membership.

FINANCIAL YEAR

The financial year of the Club shall end February each year

COMMITTEE

No committees at Seasons Golf Club

Notices

All notices and announcements will be communicated by e-mail to all members and be posted on the website.

1)  Renter and Drivers must be 16 years of age. No person may drive a golf cart unless they are in possession of a valid driver’s license, motorbike license or provisional drivers license.

2) Golf carts must be operated at all times in a safe, respectful manner. Irresponsible or any dangerous activities will not be tolerated; will be immediately suspended.

3) Carts must stay under the speed limit and stay on golf course facilities, no nature trails.

4) Carts must only carry the amount of passengers the carts allow: 2 players per cart.

5) Carts must be returned at the designated area.

6) Please report any issues or malfunctions immediately to office.

7) Anyone found abusing the rules will forfeit rental and no returns; any damage the renter occurs will be responsible for all repairs. The renter is liable for any damage to any property.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGGREEMENT. BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

SEASONS GOLF CLUB and their Directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, representatives, organizers, and volunteers will be referred to as the RELEASEES.

In this release Agreement the term Activities shall include all activities, events, services or use of facilities provided and all equipment and property of SEASONS GOLF CLUB.

Assumption of Risk: I am aware that participating in the Activities involves many inherent risk, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, natural objects, impact collision with persons property. I am aware that none of the Risks, Dangers and Hazards of the activities is negligence on part of the Releasees, including the failure of the releases to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of the activities, some of which are referred to above. I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, and Hazards of the activities and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.

I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGER AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS.

TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT I HAVE OR MAY IN THE FUTURE HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY THAT I MAY SUFFER OR THAT MY NEXT OF KIN MAY SUFFER AS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITIES AT SEASONS GOLF CLUB IN IN SOUTH-AFRICA

By booking a cart online or in the pro-shop you accept the terms and conditions stated above.

The following Terms and Conditions apply to the use of this Web site as well as all transactions conducted through the site.

SEASONS GOLF CLUB

Golf MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

THIS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the moment Seasons Golf Club has received payment and on the successful completion of the membership application form on the Seasons Golf Club website. The agreement will be between the member and between SEASONS new-company, a South African registered company (trading as “Seasons Golf Club”).

PURPOSE AND INTENT

Seasons Golf Club owns, operates, and manages certain real property and facilities known as Seasons Golf Club, in Brits, North West Province. The facilities of the Club presently consist of a 18 hole golf courses: golf practice areas; clubhouses; parking lots; nurseries; a golf shop; food and beverage facilities; (collectively, “Club Facilities”).

Member wishes to acquire and SEASONS GOLF CLUB desires to grant to Member a non-exclusive license to use all or a portion of the Club Facilities as a member of the Club upon payment of such membership fees as SEASONS GOLF CLUB may establish from time to time. Such license shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Member’s Application for Membership at SEASONS GOLF CLUB, and the Membership Policies of the Clubs, as in effect from time to time (“Membership Policies”).

For and in consideration of Member’s payment to SEASONS GOLF CLUB of an initiation fee, and in further consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, SEASONS GOLF CLUB hereby grants to Member, and Member hereby accepts from SEASONS GOLF CLUB, membership in the Club on the following terms and conditions:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Class of Membership. SEASONS GOLF CLUB hereby grants to Member a Membership, constituting a license to use all or a portion of the Club Facilities in accordance with the privileges of such a class of membership. The class membership will be referred to Blue, Green and Red Category.
• Terms of Membership. The Membership shall commence on the day full payment has been made to SEASONS GOLF CLUB through its platform, as set forth below, and shall continue in effect until terminated as provided in the Membership Policies.
• Membership Fees.
• Member acknowledges and agrees that the annual fee for the membership is as indicated on the website.
• Member agrees to pay this amount in full to SEASONS GOLF CLUB. Upon Member’s resignation of membership, Member shall not be entitled to any refund of Membership Fees (as defined herein) paid.
• Member understands that the membership is subject to payment of the Annual Membership
• Fee set forth above, Association Fee, and Handicap Fee, (“Membership Fees”), all of which are subject to change from time to time. Member agrees to be responsible for all charges incurred by the Member’s authorized users, such as his/her children, and guests in their use of Club Facilities.
• Member agrees to pay all Membership fees on or before the due date thereof. Member understands that delinquency in paying any amounts due may result in late charges, interest on the amount past due until paid at a rate determined by SEASONS GOLF CLUB (not to exceed 18% per annum), SEASONS GOLF CLUB charging all amounts due to the Club to Member’s credit card that may be on file with the Club, suspension or termination of membership privileges, and expulsion from membership in the Club. Member further agrees that if Member is delinquent in paying any amounts due, SEASONS GOLF CLUB shall be entitled to recover from Member late charges, interest and all costs and expenses which SEASONS GOLF CLUB reasonably incurs in attempting to collect the past due amounts, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and court costs, whether or not suit is filed.
• Receipt of Club Documents. By executing below or clicking I agree, Member acknowledges receipt of the Membership Policies and agrees to be bound by and comply fully with the terms and provisions of such documents, as they may be amended, and to be responsible for all compliance by Member’s family members and guests.
• Membership term is NOT only for 12 months, a member need to resign and give written notice to SEASONS GOLF CLUB at least one month in advance and before new fees are due. Without written resignation form SEASONS GOLF CLUB the Member will automatically be invoiced for the next membership year.
• Assumption of Risks and Indemnification.
• In consideration of the membership and as a condition of using the Club Facilities, Member agrees to all risks associated with the use of Club Facilities, including risks associated with use of or proximity to the golf course (i.e.: being hit by a golf ball or struck by lightning, falling), and agrees to release and indemnify SEASONS GOLF CLUB from and against any and all losses expenses, liens, claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character for death, personal injury, property damage, and other liability, damages, fines, or penalties, including but not without limitation, costs, attorney fees and settlements, whether or not based on the acts or omissions of SEASONS GOLF CLUB, resulting from, or arising out of or in any way connected to the use of the Club Facilities by Member, Member’s Family members, guests, approved designees, and their family members and guests. SEASONS GOLF CLUB and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, agents, related companies, affiliates, predecessors, successors, assigns and employees, and all persons, corporations, partnerships, and other entities with which they are or may in the future become affiliated. This paragraph shall survive the termination of the Agreement and Member’s membership in the Club with respect to any property damage, personal injury or death occurring prior to such termination.
• Member, as a condition of the membership, and each Member’s authorized users and guests, as a condition of the invitation to use the Club Facilities, assume sole responsibility for their personal property. Member acknowledges and understands that the SEASONS GOLF CLUB shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any personal property which Member, Member’s family members, guests, approved designees, or their family members or guests may cause. If Member arranges or sponsors an activity or function on the Club premises, Member shall be responsible for any such damage or injury even if such damage or injury was not caused by the Member. Member agrees that SEASONS GOLF CLUB may charge the cost of any damages to the Member’s card on file or request another form of payment.
• No Vested Interest. Member acknowledges that in acquiring a membership, Member acquires only a non-exclusive license to use all or a portion of the Club Facilities, in accordance with this Agreement and the Membership Policies and in common with such other persons, including, without limitation, the general public, as SEASONS GOLF CLUB may authorize from time to time. Member acknowledges (a) that there shall be use of the Club Facilities by persons other than members of the Club and (b) that SEASONS GOLF CLUB or control of the SEASONS GOLF CLUB or the Club Facilities.
• Transfer and Assignment of Membership. Member acknowledges that the membership conferred hereunder may not be pledged or assigned and is not transferrable, unless and accept as otherwise specifically set forth in the Membership Policies.

MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MEMBER IS ACQUIRING A MEMBERSHIP FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING SOCIAL BENEFITS AND RECREATIONAL USE OF THE CLUB FACILITIES AND IS NOT AN INVESTMENT OR WITH ANY EXPECTATION OF MAKING A PROFIT FROM THE OWNERSHIP OR FUTURE TRANSFER OF THE MEMBERSHIP.

• Starting Time Cancellation. Starting time reservations may be cancelled without penalty or action 24 hours in advance. Members who do not abide by the cancellation policy will be billed full green-fee rate.
• Member Termination. The Member can terminate this agreement at any time with written notice. The Member will still be liable for and unpaid charges due to Club. No refund of fees will be due to the Member upon termination of the Membership.
• Membership term is NOT only for 12 months, a member need to resign as mentioned above by written notice at least one month in advance and before new fees are due. Without written notice form SEASONS GOLF CLUB the Member will automatically be invoiced for the next membership year.

The Club reserves the right to membership programs, bylaws, etc.

• Pace of Play Practices. To ensure that all Members have will have the most enjoyable round of golf possible, all golfers should consider the following: Have patience; Play basic ready golf, play the correct tees for your ability, play through or allow others to play through when it is appropriate, and pair up and make new friends on busy days.
• Playing with Patience. Everyone was a beginner at one point, even the Touring Pros, so we should have patience for people who may be playing slow because they are new to the game and still learning how to play. Or perhaps they are not very good. Green fee players and beginners bring money in to keep the greens nice for you. We want them to have an enjoyable experience and come back.
• Playing Ready Golf. You should just be ready when it is your turn. In some circumstances, playing ready golf means ignoring some of the traditional rules, like tee honours. Some basic rules to follow are (a) Be at your ball with your club while the other person is hitting (b) Line up your shot while the other person is hitting (c) Hit your shot as soon as it is your turn (d) First one to their ball on the green putts (e) Putt out instead of marking your ball.
• Playing the Correct Tees. There are really no such things as ladies tees. The front tees have been commonly called ladies tees, but the shorter tees are simply for people who for one reason or another just don’t hit the ball as far as golfers that hit from the back tees. You should always tee off from a distance that matches your ability.
• Playing Through. Knowing how and when to let someone play through or how to play through another group can be difficult for a new and sometimes even experienced golfers. First of all, if you keep pace with the group in front of you, you will never have to worry about playing through.
• Keeping Pace. Keeping up with the group in front of you means that you are coming up to a green to putt and the group in front of you will be hitting their tee shots on the next hole. As you reach the tee box, the group in front of you should be clearing out to enable you to hit your tee shot. They may be hitting their second shots on a par 4 or par 5. As long as the next hole is occupied by another group while you are on the putting green you are keeping pace.
• When to Let Another Group Play Through. Let the group behind you play through if any of the following circumstances occur: (a) you fall behind the group in front of you (b) the entire hole in front of you is empty (c) the group behind you is waiting on you to finish.
• How to Let a Group Play Through. Many golfers, experienced and beginners, think that the best way to let players play through is on the tee box, but when you find that you need to let a group play through, the best thing to do is stop wherever you are, and pull off to a safe place on the side of a fairway or green and wave the group behind you through. In the fairway, just leave the ball where it is. On the green, pick up and mark your ball.
• They played through; now what? After you let a group play through, you should once again try to keep pace with the group in front of you, but if you should fall behind again and have an empty hole between you and the group in front of you, let the group behind you play through once again if they are waiting for you to hit your shots.
• It is just as important for you to play through! Sometimes a situation will develop where a group says that’s okay, we are not in a hurry; you don’t need to let us play through. When this happens, it slows down entire course and makes the round miserable for almost everyone. It is your duty as a Member to play through the group in front of you whenever you are asked. (Even if the course is not busy, if someone asks you to play through they are probably nervous about having someone behind them)
• Pairing up and Making New Friends. We understand that some people like to play by themselves or just with their regular partner, and we like to accommodate our Members and their guests whenever possible. However, when the course is busy, we may ask you to pair up with another group to make room for other golfers. When the course is not busy we welcome you to play alone or with another friend.
• NO Sixsomes!!!!! While you should pair up and make room, five in a group is the limit (with permission from the Professional Staff). You may not play with six or more golfers in your group. While there are some very fast golfers who can play with six golfers in a group and keep moving, there are several reasons why we do not allow the practice
• It looks slow, and other customers think large groups are slow.
• The Pro Shop gets complaints about large groups
• Players that don’t complain leave the course (and some never come back) if they see large groups are allowed to dominate the course.

Club Rules and Regulations

• All players MUST register in the Golf Shop before beginning play, whether riding or walking
• We welcome each member and guest just the way they are. Obviously we do not support offensive attire.
• Golf Carts. Operators of golf carts must be at least 16 years of age. Any damage to any golf cart will be the financial responsibility of the operator. Golf carts are not to be used by more than two riders and two golf bags at one time.

Operators must abide by all directional signs when operating a golf cart. Please make note of the cart path conditions before play. Walking is a limited privilege of membership and will be regulated by Club policy at all times.

• Other Rules and Regulations
• Priority of groups is foursomes, threesomes, twosomes, and singles. Groups of more than four have no standing and MUST be approved before starting. Fivesomes will not be permitted during peak play times.
• No food or beverage may be brought onto the grounds. Food and beverage service is available at the Club.
• Establishment of handicaps is strongly recommended and available in the Golf Shop. An established National handicap is required for participation in certain events and tournaments. All Members scheduled to play on a certain day are required to post a score in accordance with the handicap policy.

This Agreement shall not be binding unless and until the Member’s Application is approved and accepted on behalf of the Club Operator as provided therein and this Agreement is executed by SEASONS GOLF CLUB.

IN WITNESS WHEROF, SEASONS GOLF CLUB and Member have caused this Agreement to be executed on their behalf

Privacy Policy

SEASONS GOLF CLUB and The Facilities is subject to the provisions of the POPI act. The personal information provided by you on this application form and the attached documents will be used to process your membership application. Failure to provide all the requested information may result in your application being rejected. You have a right to access and correct any of the personal information the Club holds about you.

The Club does not usually disclose your personal information to any other person or organization unless there is a legal requirement to do so. The Club may disclose some personal information about you to third parties that provide services under contract to the Club. These contracts require the third party to keep your personal information confidential and secure. An example of a third party who may have access to your information is the company that runs the Member booking engine.

Your personal information may be used by the Club for marketing purposes to improve our services and to provide you with the latest information about those services and any new related services and promotions.

Notwithstanding anything else in this statement, you may, at any time, advise us that you do not wish to receive any direct marketing communication. You may do so in writing by emailing or by visiting our Office. The opt out request will apply to all direct marketing material normally sent to you, except the Club’s Newsletters that will contain prescribed notices of meetings and other notices of changes required by law.