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content: "This Membership Agreement (\"Agreement\") is entered by and between (“We”
  or “Us”) and Member (“You”).\n\nBy signing or digitally accepting this agreement,
  you authorize Us (or our authorized representative) to charge the account (credit/debit
  card) you have specified. Monthly payments will be withdrawn on or after the same
  day of each month unless prohibited by the number of days in the month, in which
  case the fee will be withdrawn the last day of the month. Additionally, you authorize
  Us (our authorized representative) to charge the credit card on file in lieu of
  presenting it for any services received at your request.\n\nWe agree to sell, and
  you agree to purchase the membership, services and benefits described herein. You
  agree to pay Us the membership, services and benefits according to the payment schedule
  defined by your selections. Your digital acceptance indicates your agreement to
  be bound by this Agreement and its Terms and Conditions. All persons signing or
  accepting this Agreement are equally responsible for paying it in full.\n\nYOU ACKNOWLEDGE
  READING A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE SIGNING
  OR DIGITALLY ACCEPTING AND BECOMING A MEMBER AT SPARKLE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SPARKLE
  GROOMING CORP. AND ITS FRANCHISEES AND AFFILIATES ARE ALL SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES
  AND THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS WITH A FRANCHISEE OF SPARKLE GROOMING CORP. AND NOT WITH
  SPARKLE GROOMING CORP. OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES. TERMS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE STATE
  LAW, WHICH GOVERNS IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS.\n\nMembership Agreement\n\nThis
  Membership Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into upon joining (“Effective Date\")
  by and between (“We” or “Us”) and Member (“You”), and will continue on a month to
  month basis.\n\n1. Membership Fee\n\nUnlimited (Founder): You have elected to pay
  a discounted rate of $90 (excluding tax) on a monthly basis starting today. You
  understand and acknowledge that your membership will automatically continue on a
  month-to-month basis at $90 for the first twelve (12) months of your membership
  or until your membership is canceled (“Membership Fee”). On the thirteenth (13)
  month / billing cycle, your membership will automatically continue on a month-to-month
  basis at the standard rate of $95 (excluding tax) until your membership is canceled
  (“Membership Fee”), unless your Membership Fee is increased in accordance \n\nYour
  Membership Fee covers Membership Services and Benefits detailed in the terms and
  conditions under Benefits of Membership. \n\nBy signing or digitally accepting,
  Member authorizes Us (or our authorized representative) to charge the credit/debit
  card presented by the Member for all charges incurred by the Member, including monthly
  membership dues and other ancillary charges incurred by the Member in association
  with his/her membership. We will set the levels of the Membership Fee and will review
  such fees periodically. We reserve the right to change the level of fees from time
  to time, unless prohibited by applicable law or regulatory provisions, but not more
  than one increase per calendar year, and we guarantee that the level of your Membership
  Fee will not increase during your initial 2-month term. We will give you at least
  thirty (30) days written notice of any changes to the levels of Membership Fees,
  and the option to cancel upon your receipt of such notice.\n\n2. Term of Membership
  and Cancellation: We provide Members month-to-month (2 months minimum), automatically
  renewable Membership Plans. This means that by signing this membership agreement
  you are authorizing us to automatically renew your membership on your behalf each
  month. Upon each such automatic renewal We will automatically deduct your monthly
  membership fee from your credit/debit card account, unless you notify us that you
  wish to cancel your membership by submitting our cancellation request (“Cancellation
  Request”). Member may cancel his/her membership for any reason by submitting a Cancellation
  Request after the 2-month minimum has been fulfilled, or such other notice required
  by law. If your two-month minimum has not been fulfilled on the date of your cancellation
  request, your credit card will be charged for the second month on your next billing
  date and you will have access to your benefits for that final, paid month. All Cancellation
  Requests must be submitted to the location at which the Member maintains his/her
  membership at least 2 days prior to next billing date to result in no further billing.
  All cancellation requests will become effective immediately. After submitting the
  Cancellation Request, Member can use remaining visits until next month’s would-be
  billing date, if applicable (e.g., if a member is billed on the 10th each month
  and he/she cancels their membership on May 1st, the member will have until May 9th
  to use remaining visits).\n\n3. Refund Policy: Member understands and acknowledges
  that, except as otherwise required by applicable law, no refunds will be made for
  unutilized visits if you cancel your membership. To the extent a refund is required
  by law, the entitlement to and amount of any such refund shall be governed by the
  law where Sparkle location at which the Member’s maintains his/her membership is
  located.\n\n4. Legal and Contractual Relationship: Member understands and acknowledges
  that we are either: 1) a franchisee of Sparkle Grooming Corp., and in such case,
  we are a completely separate and independently operated legal entity apart from
  Sparkle Grooming Corp., and. Sparkle Grooming Corp. DOES NOT have an ownership interest
  in our franchise or business, or 2) Sparkle Grooming Corp. You also understand that
  in either case, neither we, nor Sparkle Grooming Corp., exercise any control over
  the professional judgment of any licensed providers who provide pet services at
  any location operating or doing business under the trade name “Sparkle” or other
  trade name. This Agreement imposes no liability or responsibility upon Sparkle Grooming
  Corp. as the franchisor of the business systems and methods we utilize. At no time
  shall Member (or anyone or any legal entity on Member’s behalf) assert or bring
  any claim, demand, lawsuit or other legal action against Sparkle Grooming Corp.
  (or any of its affiliates, employees, agents or representatives) relating to this
  Agreement or the services provided under or in relation to this Agreement. Member
  understands and acknowledges that Sparkle Grooming Corp. (including its affiliates,
  employees, agents or representatives) shall have no liability for i) any obligations
  or damages relating to or arising from this Agreement (unless Sparkle Grooming Corp.
  owes obligations to the Member as the operator of this Sparkle location); or (ii)
  any claim based upon any alleged unlawful act or omission by a Sparkle Grooming
  Corp. franchisee (or any of franchisee’s employees, independent contractors or agents)
  or any independently owned and operated Sparkle location. \n\n5. Terms and Conditions:
  Member agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and the Terms and Conditions
  of Membership, which are provided below to Member. The Terms and Conditions of Membership
  are incorporated hereby and are to be considered part of this Membership Agreement.
  This Agreement and these Terms and Conditions may be amended and updated at any
  time in accordance with internal policy revisions and changes to state and federal
  law. Member agrees to be bound by all such amendments and revised terms.\n\n\nMEMBER
  ACKNOWLEDGMENT\n\nBy signing or digitally accepting, Member acknowledges that Member
  has read this Membership Agreement and the Terms and Conditions of Membership in
  their entirety, has had the opportunity to discuss same with a member of our staff,
  and fully understands and accepts all of the obligations, rights, responsibilities,
  liabilities and waivers under the Membership Agreement and Terms and Conditions
  of Membership. Member further acknowledges that the recurring payment provisions
  (charges to debit or credit card), automatic renewal provisions, and cancellation
  procedures and applicable dates have been thoroughly explained.\n\n\nTerms and Conditions
  of Membership Agreement\n\n1. Benefits of Membership: All Members have unlimited
  access to locations owned, operated or managed by Us, Sparkle Grooming Corp. or
  its affiliates or franchisees (“Sparkle facility”), for the term of the Member’s
  membership. \n\nUnlimited: Member shall be entitled to receive unlimited (?) Essentials
  visits per month, includes a wellness exam of external health, bath, ear cleaning,
  nail clipping, and teeth brushing. Member shall also be entitled to receive 15%
  OFF additional grooming and a-la-care treatments and services. \n\nAs part of your
  membership, a portion of all Members Membership Fee(s) shall be donated to support
  local K9 service, adoption or rehoming facilities. You are also entitled to access
  to Sparkle Grooming Corp.’s website, newsletters and other correspondence relating
  to K9 health, opportunities and recommendations. \n\nMembers must be currently enrolled
  as a Member to receive benefits and visits associated with this membership at a
  facility owned, operated or managed by Sparkle or its affiliates or franchisees.
  Members must be current on their membership fees and Member must provide proof of
  current rabies vaccination to receive their membership benefits.\n\nIn the event
  that we terminate your membership for this reason, we will, at our option, either
  refund your membership fee for the month that your membership is terminated or allow
  you to receive discounted visits for the remainder of the month.\n\nMember understands
  and acknowledges that if he or she elects to obtain services from a Sparkle facility,
  other than the location where the member maintains his/her membership, that a portion
  of the member’s monthly membership fee will be allocated to the location where services
  are rendered to cover the administrative costs (not the cost of care) of that facility.\n\nWe
  at any other facility owned, operated or managed by Sparkle Grooming Corp. or one
  of its affiliates or franchisees, reserve the right to deny or refuse to re-enroll
  any Member who has failed to remit his/her membership \n\npayment(s) in a timely
  manner, is unable to provide proof of current rabies vaccination, or who has engaged
  in conduct in violation of any of these Terms and Conditions or of the Membership
  Agreement.\n\n2. Obligations of Member: Member agrees to abide by the Terms and
  Conditions set forth herein and in the Membership Agreement. We reserve the right
  to revise, amend or alter these Terms and Conditions without notice to Member and
  such changes will become effective immediately without further action required on
  the part of Us or anyone else. Membership may be revoked at any time for failure
  to abide by the Membership Agreement or these Terms and Conditions.\n\nMembers are
  financially responsible for all membership dues and related fees. We, on our own
  or through our designee, reserve the right to collect any and all delinquent dues
  or fees owed by a Member. If a Member becomes delinquent in payment of his/her dues
  or fees, We, on our own or through our designee, reserve the right to refer such
  Member to a collection agency and Member shall be required to pay all reasonable
  collection costs associated with the collection of such unpaid dues or fees.\n\nMember
  understands that Member’s credit/debit card information will be monitored by our
  software system, including the date of expiration. Failure on the part of Member
  to provide our management company with updated, current, credit/debit card information
  may result in termination of Member’s membership. Member understands that by entering
  into this Agreement, Member agrees to the terms of Sparkle Grooming Corp.’s Privacy
  Policy, which governs our collection of your personal information and how we use
  it, and which is located at https://www.sparkledogcare.com/privacy and incorporated
  herein by reference.\n\nMember agrees to timely notify Us of any changes in Member’s
  personal information, including mailing address, telephone number and credit/ debit
  card information. Member’s failure to timely report such changes may constitute
  grounds for termination of Member’s membership.\n\nMember agrees to provide current
  vaccination records for dog assigned to membership.\n\nMember agrees to abide by
  all terms of the Membership Agreement and these Terms and Conditions and all facility
  rules and regulations for any Sparkle facility that Member visits for services.\n\n3.
  Our Obligations: We agree to make the benefits of membership, available to you at
  all times during the dates of your membership in accordance with the terms of your
  membership plan. You understand that the benefits of your membership are available
  only at any facility that operates under or display “Sparkle” or any other trade
  name or trademark as may be approved from time to time by Sparkle Grooming Corp.\n\nWe
  agree to donate a portion of each months Membership Fee(s) to support local K9 service,
  adoption or rehoming facilities.\n\n4. Changes to Terms and Conditions: We reserve
  the right to revise, amend or alter these Terms and Conditions without notice to
  Member, and such changes will become effective immediately without further action
  required on the part of Us or anyone else. Membership may be revoked at any time
  by Us for failure to abide by these Terms and Conditions, and We, on our own or
  through our designee, reserve the right to discontinue service to any Member that
  fails to abide by the terms of membership.\n\n5. Lost or Stolen Items: Neither Sparkle
  Grooming Corp., any of its franchisees, any of their affiliates, nor any professional
  corporations for which they provide management services, are responsible for lost
  or stolen articles or goods while Member is present at our facility, or any other
  Sparkle facility.\n\n6. Transferability: Memberships and allocated monthly visits
  are not sharable or transferable between guest, including between Members, family
  Members and dogs.\n\n7. Hours of Operation: Operating hours are posted at each facility
  operating under or displaying “Sparkle” or any other related trade name or trademark.\n\n8.
  Credit Card Authorization Statement: Sparkle utilizes an Automatic Account Updater
  Service. This service sends and receives tokenized account information  through
  a secure connection from participating Credit Card issuers in order to maintain
  current billing information associated with our customer’s accounts. By signing
  this Agreement, you authorize our use of the Automatic Account Updater Service and
  further authorize us to use any updated account information received via the updater
  service from your issuing bank for ongoing billing purposes. You may contact your
  issuing bank directly if you do not want to provide these automatic account updates
  to us.\n\n9. Registration: All Members must register by creating an account and
  present ID upon arrival at a facility operating under or displaying “Sparkle” or
  any other related trade name or trademark.\n\n10. Representations: Member agrees
  that the Membership Agreement and these Terms and Conditions, and the application,
  intake and other related forms filled out by Member, sets forth the entire agreement
  and understanding of all terms and conditions of membership that exist between Member
  and Us. Member acknowledges that neither We, Sparkle Grooming Corp., nor anyone
  else has made any other representations to induce Member to become a member or otherwise
  participate in this membership. Member understands that Member’s membership is with
  Us at the facility location noted on this Membership Agreement, and that the facility
  at which Member maintains his/her membership is an operating a dog grooming facility
  providing grooming services, counseling and related services. Member shall engage
  in appropriate conduct and decorum associated with the receipt of services at a
  dog grooming facility.\n\n11. Liability Disclaimer: Member assumes any and all associated
  risks attendant to the grooming services, including bathing and grooming, which
  Members Dog receives at a facility managed by us, Sparkle Grooming Corp. or any
  of its franchisees or its affiliates, except where provided by law. Member agrees
  that the location at which they maintains their membership will not be liable to
  Member for any injury, claim, economic damage, other form of loss or by any negligence
  or any other act committed by staff or any location personnel associated with us,
  Sparkle Grooming Corp. or any of its franchisees or its affiliates, or through any
  act or conduct undertaken by any other Member, person(s), or dog(s) present at,
  or utilizing, the services or equipment provided at Sparkle facility location at
  which the Member maintains his/her membership. Sparkle Grooming Corp. and its franchisees
  and affiliates are not liable for any advice given to the Member by personnel at
  a clinic managed by us, Sparkle Grooming Corp. or any of its franchisees or its
  affiliates operating under the true names or marks referred to in this Agreement.
  To the extent permissible by applicable state and federal laws and licensing regulations,
  Member agrees that Sparkle Grooming Corp., and any of its franchisees, groomers,
  \ or other staff, are not legally responsible for any (i) losses: (a) that were
  not foreseeable to Member at the time Member signed this Agreement, or (b) that
  were not caused by any breach of this Agreement by Sparkle Grooming Corp. or any
  of its franchisees, groomers, or other staff; (ii) business losses; and (iii) losses
  to third parties.\n\n12. Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together
  with the Membership Agreement and any application and intake forms filled out by
  Member, constitute the entire agreement by and between Us and Member. If any provision
  of the Membership Agreement or these Terms and Conditions is held unenforceable,
  then such provision will be modified to reflect the parties’ intention. All remaining
  provisions of this Membership Agreement and these Terms and Conditions shall remain
  in full force and effect.\n\n13. Transfer by Us: We reserve the right to transfer
  or assign this Membership Agreement or any rights or obligations contained herein
  without notice to Member. Member may not assign or transfer any rights conferred
  through this Membership Agreement without our written authorization.\n\n14. Copy
  of Agreements: Upon request, Member is entitled to receive a copy of the Membership
  Agreement and these Terms and Conditions.\n\n15. Governing Law: The validity of
  any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement as well as the rights and duties
  of the parties hereunder, will be governed by the laws of the state where the Members
  membership is maintained. Additional taxes may apply.\n\n16. Dispute Resolution
  – Mandatory Arbitration: In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising
  out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the Agreement, your dog’s treatment
  or the services received at a Sparkle location, Member understands and agrees that
  Member and Sparkle Grooming Corp. (and/or a Sprakle franchisee, as applicable) shall
  first attempt, promptly and in good faith, to resolve any such dispute between them
  by mediation. Failure by the Member to deliver a formal mediation notice prior to
  the inception of a legal claim or lawsuit shall constitute prima facie evidence
  and basis for Sparkle Grooming Corp.’s seeking a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
  If the parties are unable to resolve any such dispute by mediation within a reasonable
  time (not to exceed sixty (60) days), YOU AS THE MEMBER AGREE THAT THE DISPUTE SHALL,
  UNLESS OTHERWISE MUTUALLY AGREED BY THE PARTIES FOR ANY PARTICULAR DISPUTE, BE RESOLVED
  EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION,
  PURSUANT TO THE THEN-CURRENT CONSUMER ARBITRATION RULES. ANY ARBITRATION COMMENCED
  BETWEEN YOU AND SPARKLE GROOMING CORP. (AND/OR A SPARKLE GROOMING CORP. FRANCHISEE)
  MUST BE ARBITRATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. ARBITRATION MUST BE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
  THIS MEANS NEITHER YOU NOR SPARKLE GROOMING CORP. (AND/OR A SPARKLE FRANCHISEE)
  MAY JOIN CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION WITH OR AGAINST OTHER USERS OR LITIGATE IN COURT
  OR ARBITRATE ANY CLAIMS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER OF A CLASS. YOU UNDERSTAND
  THAT BY AGREEING TO ARBITRATION YOU ARE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING
  THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT, THE RIGHT TO HAVE THE DISPUTE DECIDED BY A JUDGE OR JURY,
  AND THE RIGHT TO BRING, OR BE PART OF, A CLASS ACTION CASE. UNLESS CONTROLLING LEGAL
  AUTHORITY REQUIRES OTHERWISE, ANY ARBITRATION OR COURT AWARD SHALL BE LIMITED TO
  ACTUAL COMPENSATORY DAMAGES. SPECIFICALLY, NEITHER AN ARBITRATOR NOR A COURT CAN
  AWARD ANY PARTY ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,
  REGARDLESS OF THE UNDERLYING FACT OR CIRCUMSTANCES. The foregoing shall not apply
  to suits falling within the jurisdiction of the small claims courts located in the
  State of Arizona or to enjoin infringement or other misuse of intellectual property
  rights, and you or Sparkle Grooming Corp. may bring suit in court for (a) individual
  small claims matters and (b) to enjoin infringement or other misuse of intellectual
  property rights. THE APPLICABLE RULES FOR THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION MAY
  BE REVIEWED AT: https://www.adr.org\n\n17. Intellectual Property: Sparkle Grooming
  Corp.’s logo, taglines, images, trademarks, service marks and other indicia of Sparkle
  appearing on websites, social media channels, banners, posters, and other displays,
  unless otherwise noted are the sole property of Sparkle Grooming Corp. (whether
  registered or not) (hereinafter, the “Marks”). You are not authorized to display
  or use the Marks in any manner or respect without the express prior written consent
  of Sparkle Grooming Corp. Any misappropriation, misuse of the Marks is expressly
  prohibited."
