Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery Membership Agreement
1. General Rules
The Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery seeks to bring makers (craftsmen) and users (chefs) together through knives. We will contribute to building a strong and positive community by fostering relationships between members as well as through marketing and market research activities.
- This agreement pertains to all activities of the Sakai Takayuki knife gallery. By becoming a member, members agree to uphold this agreement.
- The Sakai Takayuki knife gallery is run by Aoki Hamono Seisakusyo Co., Ltd. (“Aoki Hamono”).
- Safety is of highest concern. If deemed a security concern by gallery staff, members and visitors may be asked to leave the premises.
- Aoki Hamono reserves the right to make amendments to this agreement as required.
- In case of amendments made only the amended version of this agreement shall be valid.
2. Membership System
- There is a membership system in place at the Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery (“gallery”). Only a limited amount of the services provided by the gallery is available to non-members.
- The gallery reserves the right to introduce and abolish categories of membership.
3. Member Benefits
Members profit from and may freely use the services and benefits listed below:
- Free admission
- Complimentary drink service (2 drinks) twice per month
- Reduced prices for special order products on display
- Use of the reservation system
- No time limit for time spent at the gallery
- Members can be accompanied by up to three guests
- Complimentary hand engraved member's name plate
- Eligibility for free attendance of one event* at the gallery per year with one guest - attendance of further events at a reduced members only rate
* Events at the gallery will be regularly held gatherings with chefs, craftsmen, and artists in attendance. Members with a reservation will be prioritized.
4. Member Obligations
- Members are required to pay membership fees to the amount specified in this agreement.
- Members are required to uphold this agreement.
5. Categories of Membership
Members shall be yearly paying individual members. No other categories exist.
6. Membership Application Procedure
- Applicants shall fill in all application forms provided by Aoki Hamono with the necessary personal information. After reviewing the application and after payment of membership fees has been received the status of member shall be granted for one year.
- Unless under special circumstances the membership will be automatically renewed every year.
7. Membership Cancellation Procedure
Members may cancel their membership by filling out the cancellation form. In case of cancellation during the year membership fees cannot be refunded.
8. Cessation of Membership Status
Membership status will cease upon cancellation or death. The membership card shall be returned to the gallery.
9. Eligibility for Membership
Individuals with a referral from a member and individuals who apply while memberships are open for application are eligible for membership.
10. Reservation System
- The reservation system is for use by members and non-members.
- Reservations shall be made online using the forms provided.
11. Membership Card
- Aoki Hamono will issue membership cards to members.
- To use the gallery with member benefits members are required to show their membership card.
- The membership card is not transferable and cannot be loaned.
- In case of loss members need to apply for reissue at the gallery. The reissue fee is 5000 JPY.
- Aoki Hamono shall bear no responsibility in case of loss.
12. Membership Fees
The yearly membership fee is 20.000 JPY excl. tax.
13. Privacy Policy
- Aoki Hamono will gather and use members’ personal data for the following purposes:
- Confirmation of identity of members
- Fulfilling member benefits and providing the services of the gallery
- Sales activities
- The personal information gathered and used by Aoki Hamono consists of name, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, email address, and customer history.
- Aoki Hamono shall store members’ data securely and take appropriate measures to prevent illicit access and leaking of personal information.
- Members shall be granted access to, correction and deletion of personal information upon request. Aoki Hamono will ensure swift processing of requests as far as needed and reasonable.
- Aoki Hamono shall not leak or publicize any personal or other information to non-member third parties except in the following cases:
- after members have consented to the use or publication of their information
- if demanded by a court of justice, if forced to do so by the law, or if deemed necessary by the authorities.
14. Change of Member Information
- In case of partial or substantial changes to members’ personal information registered with Aoki Hamono the necessary changes to the registration shall be made promptly. In case of failure to register changes in personal information the information previously registered with Aoki Hamono shall be deemed sufficient and valid.
- In case of delayed or lost mail or emails caused by failure to register changes to personal information, Aoki Hamono shall consider mail posted as delivered after the usual delivery time has passed.
- In case of damages incurred by members as a result of not registering changes to personal information Aoki Hamono shall not be held responsible for any of said damages.
15. Rejection and Exclusion of Antisocial Influences
Members (individual and legal persons or representatives of the latter) declare and guarantee none of the items listed below to apply, neither to themselves nor to their company, now and in the future. In case any item does apply Aoki Hamono reserves the right to revoke membership status.
- Belonging to or being a criminal organization, having left a criminal organization less than five years ago, being an associate member of a criminal organization, being a business affiliated with a criminal organization, being an extortionist seeking to disrupt shareholder meetings, being a racketeer posing as member of a social movement or similar, belonging to an organization affiliated with a criminal organization or similar.
- Having relations recognized as being controlled by one or more members of a criminal organization or similar.
- Having relations recognized to involve one or more members of a criminal organization in a significant way.
- Engaging in activities meant to gain illicit profit for oneself or a third person, engaging in activities meant to bring harm to a third person and having relations recognized as being profitable for one or more members of a criminal organization.
- Providing capital or similar to criminal organizations or members thereof or having relations recognized as being beneficial to a criminal organization or members thereof.
- Someone siginificantly involved in a member’s activities having relations to one or more members of a criminal organization in a socially reproachable way.
16. Use of the Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery for Non-members
There is a general time limit of one hour for visits to the Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery. Access may not be granted in case of the gallery being fully booked by members or during events held at the gallery.
17. Operating Hours
The Gallery is open for business on weekdays from 10AM to 5PM.
18. Revision of Prices and Fees
Aoki Hamono reserves the right to revise prices and membership fees according to changing economic conditions.
19. By-laws
Rules and regulations not established in this agreement and regulations pertaining to the running of the Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery shall be established separately as by-laws, a user agreement, terms of service or similar.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
- The Osaka District Court shall have jurisdiction in first instance to settle any disputes and claims arising out of or in connection with it between Aoki Hamono and members of the Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery.
21. Special Rules
Sales activities at the Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery are of promotional nature. Thus, only prototypes, one-offs and other odds and ends are for sale. Regular products will not be sold at the gallery.
To ensure the safety of all customers and members of staff an identity document issued by the authorities (passport, driver’s license or else) must be shown to gain access to the gallery.
Aoki Hamono reserves the right to deny access to or remove from the premises any visitor or member to whom any of the items listed below apply. To ensure everyone’s safety, infractions may be reported to the police.
- Carrying an infectious disease
- Being intoxicated to the point it is deemed a security risk by staff
- Unauthorized filming or photographing of the premises
- Engaging in unsolicited sales, advertising, or business activities
- Slandering of others
- Using violence toward or threatening others
- Disorderly conduct
- Leaving graffiti or creating problems in the facilities
- Bringing pets other than trained guide dogs into the premises
- Bringing dangerous items into the premises
- Interfering with and obstructing staff from running the gallery
- Stalking of others
- Interfering with others using the facilities
- Making false statements when entering the premises
- Other conduct similar to the items listed
22. Additional Clauses
This membership agreement is effective from September 1st, 2022.
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