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Membership Terms and Conditions:

The following terms and conditions apply to the agreement between the Asia Club at the University of St. Gallen (“Asia Club”) and members of the Asia Club Full Membership and Exchange Membership. Only natural persons may register as Members of the Asia Club Membership Scheme; registration is not open to corporate bodies or other entities.

By becoming a member of the Asia Club, you are entering into a contract with the Asia Club. This contract is governed by these terms and conditions.

 

1. Definitions

In these terms and conditions, the following words have the following meanings:

The term Asia Club refers to the student organisation at the University of St. Gallen, established under Swiss law (Art. 60 ff. ZGB), which promotes intercultural dialogue and provides insights into Asian business, culture, and society. University of St. Gallen refers to the institution located in St. Gallen, Switzerland, where the Asia Club operates.

 

Member refers to any individual holding an active Full Membership or Exchange Membership in the Asia Club.

Full Membership is available to students fully enrolled at the University of St. Gallen and remains valid until graduation. Exchange Membership applies to exchange students attending the university for one semester, and is valid for six months, as described in clause 2.2.

 

The Membership Fee is the fee payable upon registration for Full or Exchange Membership.

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The Board refers to the governing body of the Asia Club, which is responsible for managing the organisation’s operations, enforcing the Code of Conduct, and overseeing member activities.

The Code of Conduct outlines the expected behaviour of members, promoting respect, inclusivity, and intercultural dialogue, as detailed in clause 7.

 

2. Membership Types

2.1. The membership types the Asia Club offer are as follows:

2.2. Full Membership is available to students fully enrolled at the University of St. Gallen. Full membership lasts until graduation.

2.3. Exchange Membership is available to exchange students for the duration of their semester at the University of St. Gallen. This membership is valid for six months, after which exchange members may apply for full membership upon full enrolment at the university.

 

3. Membership Benefits

3.1. Members of all Asia Club Membership schemes (Full Membership and Exchange Membership) are entitled to the following benefits during each Membership Period:

3.1.1. Access to members-only events

3.1.2. Priority booking on limited spots events. Priority booking notification is primarily communicated by email.

3.1.3. Unless otherwise specified free or reduced entrance fees to all events

3.1.4. Exclusive offers on employment opportunities

3.2. Membership rights and membership benefits are not transferable

3.3. In accordance with clause 9.4. the Asia Club may from time to time vary the benefits of Membership in line with the events and collaborations generally offered by the Asia Club.

3.4. Membership rights shall cease on an individual ceasing to be a Member

 

4. Membership Fees and Payment

4.1. All Members must pay a one-time fee. The Membership Fee is paid upon registration, and the member's status becomes active thereafter. The Asia Club reserves the rights in its absolute discretion to change the Membership Fee dynamically.

4.2. The Asia Club is not obliged to accept an application for Membership. Notification will be provided if the application is not accepted. Once accepted and following receipt of payment, the Asia Club will process the registration and the Member will subsequently receive confirmation.

4.3. Membership fees are non-refundable under all circumstances. Members may cancel their membership at any time, but no refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the membership term. Membership can also be revoked by the board of the Asia Club without any entitlement to refunds if a member violates the code of conduct or other rules set by the club.

4.4. The Membership is valid immediately from the day that the Membership Fee is received unless the application is rejected.

 

5. Membership Duration and Renewal

5.1. The duration of the offered membership are as follows:

5.1.1. Full Membership remains valid until the member completes their studies at the University of St. Gallen.

5.1.2. Exchange Membership lasts for six months (one semester) and cannot be renewed unless the member transitions into full enrolment at the university.

5.2. Upon full enrolment, exchange members may apply for Full Membership without paying an additional fee within their first semester of enrolment.

5.3. Membership shall cease on a Member's death

 

6. Alumni Membership

6.1. Upon graduation from the University of St. Gallen (as defined by university regulations), Full Members can apply to join the HSG Alumni Asia Club.

6.2. This separate alumni network is open only to those who have completed their studies at university (see clause 2.2.).

6.3. The transition to alumni status does not have a specific deadline after graduation, but it requires a formal application.

6.4. The Asia Club takes no part in admission which is at the discretion of the HSG Alumni Asia Club

 

7. Code of Conduct

7.1. The Asia Club fosters a community based on respect, inclusivity, and intercultural dialogue. Members are expected to adhere to the following principles:

7.1.1. Members must not engage in any form of discrimination or harassment based on ethnicity, nationality, religion, political opinion, gender, or other personal characteristics. This includes but is not limited to verbal, physical, or written abuse.

7.1.2. The Asia Club encourages open discussions on various topics, including politics, culture, and society. However, all members must maintain respectful and civil discourse at all times.

7.1.3. Any form of hate speech, incitement to violence, or personal attacks will not be tolerated.

7.2. The board of the Asia Club reserves the right to establish and enforce rules concerning conduct and behaviour at events, meetings, and on any club-related platforms. Members must comply with these rules and any reasonable requests made by the board in the interest of maintaining the club’s, and the university’s values and harmony.

 

8. Termination of Membership

8.1. Membership in the Asia Club may be terminated by the following means:

8.1.1. Members may cancel their membership at any time by notifying the board in writing.
8.1.2. The Board reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate your Membership at any point during the agreement if in its reasonable opinion you behave in a way which is inappropriate or considered to be harassing, causing distress or inconvenience to any event guests or member of the Board or may bring the Asia Club into disrepute; or if you breach any of the Asia Club policies.

8.1.3. Full Membership will end upon graduation from the University of St. Gallen (see clause 6.1.)

8.1.4. Exchange Membership will expire after six months (see clause 5.2.)

 

9. General

9.1. The failure of or delay by the Asia Club Board and HSG Asia Club Alumni to exercise or enforce any right in these terms does not constitute a waiver of such rights.

9.2. The Asia Club reserves the right to revise these terms and conditions and the substance of the Membership. The current terms and conditions apply to all Memberships regardless of their contract start date.

9.3. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Swiss law and, in the event of any dispute arising out of these terms and conditions and/or your Membership, you agree with the Asia Club to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Swiss courts.

9.4. Due to the nature of the Asia Club being a student run club, is not liable if it is delayed or prevented from performing any obligation under this agreement for reasons outside of its reasonable control.

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