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Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure

LA Tri Club requires all members to participate in creating a safe environment where we swim, run, bike, and play together – free from sexual harassment of any form. 

Policy on Sexual Harassment

            LA Tri Club endorses a zero tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment by or against any person.  LA Tri Club treats all incidents seriously, and promptly investigates all allegations of sexual harassment. All perpetrators of sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of membership, and criminal complaint reporting as required.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

            “Sexual harassment” is behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a social situation. 

• It is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that makes a person feel upset, scared, offended or humiliated.
• It can involve one or more incidents, and actions constituting harassment may be physical, verbal and non-verbal.
• It can occur between people of the same gender – if the conduct is sexual in nature yet unwanted and unwelcome by the recipient, then the perpetrator is committing sexual harassment.

Complaint Procedure

            Anyone subjected to sexual harassment should, if possible, inform the perpetrator that such conduct is unwanted and unwelcome.  The accuser should also notify LATC at one or both of the following contacts:

• Primary designee, President: Paul Hekimian (president@latriclub.com)
• Secondary designee, Membership: Katie Godec (membership@latriclub.com)

Welcome to the Library where members can post Race Reports and write articles about topics relevant to our sport and lifestyle.

WAIVER/RELEASE, REQUIRED:
I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ALL LA TRI CLUB, INC. (the "Club") FUNCTIONS OF EVERY KIND. I acknowledge that triathlons and Club events are an extreme test of a persons physical and mental limits and carry with them a potential for death, serious injury and property loss. I certify that I am in good health and I am physically fit; I have had sufficiently trained for participation in such events and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medial person; and I suffer from no physical impairment with would limit my participation in any Club athletic or social function. I acknowledge that my statements on this Acknowledgement Waiver and Release from Liability ("AWRL") are being accepted by the Club and are being relied on my USA Triathlon and the Club and its organizers and administrators in permitting me to participate in any organized Club function. In consideration for allowing me to become a Club member and allowing me to participate in organized Club function I hereby irrevocably take the following action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns: a) I AGREE to abide by the Competitive Rules adopted by USA Triathlon, including the Medical Control Rules, as they may be amended from time to time, and I acknowledge that my Club membership may be revoked or suspended for violation of the Competitive Rules; b) I WAVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all claims or liabilities for death, personal injury, property damage, theft, damages, or loss of any kind, which arise out of or relate to my membership in the Club, my participation in, or my traveling to and from any Club athletic or social function, THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR ENTITIES: LA Tri Club, Inc., Club members, Club sponsors, Club attorneys, volunteers, USA Triathlon, and the officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents of any of the above; c) I AGREE NOT TO SUE any of the persons or entities mentioned above for any of the claims or liabilities that I have waived, released or discharged herein; and d) I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned above from all damages, costs, and expenses of any kind including attorney fees that arise from or are related to my membership in the Club, my participation in, or my traveling to and from any Club athletic or social function. By signing below, I hereby authorize the Club to include my name in any marketing materials including newsletters, media kits, advertising and the website. I also grant the Club express permission to use photographs of myself in Club newsletters, the Club website, or promotional materials and for submissions to newspaper articles and to Club sponsors. In the event of any dispute arising hereunder, the same shall be submitted to a Court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles, California, and in all events the laws of the State of California shall govern this agreement.

I HEREBY AFFIRM THAT I AM EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. If the applicant is under eighteen (18) years of age, their parent/guardian must sign this AWRL AND the additional release below.

If applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must execute, in addition to the foregoing AWRL, the following, for and on behalf of the minor.

The undersigned __________________________________________ (parent/guardian) the parent and natural guardian or legal guardian of _________________________________________(minor's name) hereby executes the foregoing AWRL for and on behalf of the minor named herein. As the natural or legal guardian of such minor, I hereby bind myself , the minor and our executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns to the terms of the foregoing AWRL. I represent that I have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the minor named herein, and I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the persons or entities mentioned in the foregoing AWRL for any claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of any insufficiency of my legal capacity or authority to act for and on behalf of the minor in the execution of the foregoing AWRL or in the execution of this Consent. I hereby authorize any licenses physician, emergency medical technician, hospital or other medical or health care facility ("Medical Provider") to treat the minor named herein for the purpose of attempting to treat or relieve any injuries received arising out of or relation to any organized Club function. I authorize any such Medical Provider to perform all procedures deemed medically advisable in attempting to treat or relieve such injuries. I consent to the administration of anesthesia as deemed advisable during the course of such treatment. I realize and appreciate that there is a possibility of complications and unforeseen consequence in any medial treatment, and I assume any such risk for and on behalf of myself and said minor. I acknowledge that no warranty is being made as to the results of any medical treatment. NOTE: Parent/Guardian must also sign AWRL above.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR _________________________________________________ DATE ____________________

About LATC Store

The LATC Store is updated with current inventory on hand. Our stock of LA Tri Club Casual Apparel, Accessories, and more changes frequently. While we may occasionally offer members-only special offers or discounts, our stock is limited and when an item sells out, it is typically for good.
Our club kits (uniforms) for triathlons are custom-made by JL Velo and must be ordered through their online store here. These are subject to the ordering and shipping terms and conditions as described here.

Shipping

In-stock items ship within 1 business day of the order being placed. If an item is out of stock, you will not be able to add it to your cart and a message in red will appear to notify you of the out-of-stock status. Shipping costs are listed as flat rate of $6 throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. We also ship within the Continental U.S. via FedEx Ground and shipping times typically range from 3-5 business days depending on delivery location and charges may very based on weight and distance.

Orders and Returns

We want all our customers to be happy with their purchases! We include as much information as possible, including material specifications and sizing information for each item we carry, so that you can select the best options for your needs. If you are in any way unsatisfied with your order, please contact us. Unused items can be returned for an exchange or refund.

Customer Service

We are dedicated to providing a great customer experience for you in our online store. If you have any questions or experience any difficulties while trying to place an order or update your account in LATC's online store, please contact us at orders@latriclub.com for assistance. Please include the following information as applicable to help us assist you: Your name, member number and order number.

If you are a member of LA Tri Club, you can log in to save your shipping information using your store account for easy ordering in the future. Your customer information may be updated from your membership profile after logging in.

Non-members may only place orders via guest checkout. If you experience any difficulties while trying to place an order or update your account, please contact us at orders@latriclub.com for assistance.

Privacy & Security

The security of your personal data is important to us and we take precautions to safeguard your data when you place an order via our online store: Our online store uses SSL encryption technology to secure your transactions. We will never share your personal data without your explicit prior consent.

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Terms of Use

Welcome to LA Tri Club.com – built on passion and performance by LA Tri Club, inc. (“LA Tri Club” or “we” or “us”).

TERMS OF USE. The following Terms of Use set forth the conditions for accessing or using LA Tri Club.com and its subdomains (collectively, the “Website”). LA Tri Club will modify and update these Terms of Use without prior notice. Any such changes become effective immediately upon publication to the Website; therefore, you should visit this page as needed to review the most current update.

USERS. All individuals and entities that access or use the Website for any reason agree to comply with all of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, then your sole remedy is to not use this Website or any services or information provided therein.

PROHIBITED USES. You agree to use the Website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree to not misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, malware, logic bombs or other material which is or may be malicious or technologically harmful. You agree to not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, the server on which the Website is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Website or logging into a server or account which You are not authorized to access.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LA Tri Club disclaims all warranties, and makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the use of this Website or any services or information provided therein.

PRIVACY STATEMENT. [January 1, 2022] This privacy statement discloses what information we gather and how we use it. Questions regarding this statement should be directed to info@latriclub.com.

1. Capture and Use of Information.
   1.  Registration. If you participate in interactive activities (registration, message boards, member activities, email, forums, e-commerce, etc.) on LA Tri Club, you may be asked to register for a password and/or to provide information on submission forms. Unique identifiers, such as IDs and passwords, are collected to verify your identity and for use in our record system. Your contact information may also be used to contact you when necessary for service reasons. Financial information that is collected is used only to bill you for products and services that you specifically request.
   2.  Cookies. "Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Generally, cookies work by assigning to your computer a unique number that has no meaning outside of our site. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information; we use them to provide features such as personalization, to save your member ID, and to keep track of your shopping cart. We may also use cookies to assist us in delivering content specific to your interests. Additionally, after you've entered your member ID and password on our service, we save that information so you don't have to re-enter it repeatedly. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that. Not accepting cookies may make certain features of LA Tri Club unavailable to you.
   3.  IP Address. We may use your IP address to identify you and your shopping cart, to administer our Web site, and to assist in diagnosing problems with our server.
   4. Contact Information. All of the information we collect, both what you tell us and what we collect through the use of cookies, is used to personalize your account, to customize our services and to allow us to contact you when necessary. It is LA Tri Club's policy not to release any personally identifying information about you without your consent (usually obtained through an "opt-out" option that you may select when providing the information or by updating your private profile). In most cases, information will be released only on an aggregated basis (meaning that the information from many LA Tri Club users is grouped together in a way that does not disclose the personal information of any particular user). We may use contact information that you provide to send you information about LA Tri Club and promotional material from some of our partners. LA Tri Club will disclose personal information about an individual user if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with an applicable law or valid legal process.
   5. Special Note for Users Accessing LA Tri Club within a Frame. LA Tri Club has partnered with various web sites ("Framing Sites"), allowing users of those Framing Sites to register for events and to otherwise use the LA Tri Club services within a frame and without leaving the Framing Site. In some cases, LA Tri Club has agreed to provide to the Framing Site personal information collected from people who make use of the LA Tri Club services from the Framing Site (that is, within a frame and without leaving the Framing Site). In these cases, please be aware that the Framing Site operates independently from, and may have privacy and security policies wholly different from, LA Tri Club. If you wish to make use of the LA Tri Club services, but do not wish to have your information shared with third parties, please access our services directly, and not from a Framing Site.
2. General Privacy Information. LA Tri Club makes various public forums (such as message boards, email networks, or news groups) available to its users. When you disclose personal information in such public forums, that information can be collected and used by others in various ways, including by sending unsolicited messages. You are solely responsible for any postings you make on public forums on LA Tri Club, and for maintaining the secrecy of your passwords and/or any account information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you're online. Further, the LA Tri Club web site contains links to sponsors, advertisers and third party Internet sites and services that may collect data in connection with registrations, promotions, e-commerce, etc. LA Tri Club is also linked to by, and in some cases framed by, certain partner web sites. Each of the web sites (linked from LA Tri Club, or linking to LA Tri Club) each have separate privacy and data collection practices, independent of LA Tri Club, and LA Tri Club has no responsibility or liability for these independent policies or actions and is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.
3. Security. LA Tri Club uses a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Credit card numbers are encrypted in LA Tri Club's secure database which is located behind a firewall. Personal information collected on LA Tri Club is stored in a secure operating environment that is not available to the public. All credit card and registration information supplied by users is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. LA Tri Club conducts regular site-security audits.
4. Protecting Yourself. You can help to protect your information by safeguarding your LA Tri Club password and member ID, using caution and discretion when posting information on public areas of the LA Tri Club Web site, and by learning more about internet privacy from Web sites such as TRUSTe (www.truste.com).

MEMBERSHIPS. Memberships are available for 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year terms. Membership fees vary and may change over time. All 1-year memberships (2023 and older) are automatically renewed at the new rate, or you can cancel your membership by email request sent to: membership@latriclub.com        

*Passion Memberships require a 12 month  minimum term and renews annually

*Performance Memberships require a 3 minimum term and renews monthly

All 2-year and 3-year memberships automatically expire at the end of the term.

By clicking “Agree” to continue below, I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ALL LA Tri Club FUNCTIONS OF EVERY KIND, and I CONFIRM AGREEMENT TO ALL TERMS OF USE.

• I acknowledge that triathlons and performance training, including LA Tri Club events, are extreme tests of physical and mental limits that can cause risk of damage to property, and risk of serious bodily injury or death.
• I hereby WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE LA Tri Club (including its members, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents) from any and all claims or liabilities for damages of any kind arising out of or relating to my membership in LA Tri Club, or my participation in any LA Tri Club athletic or social function; and I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned above from all damages, costs, and expenses of any kind including attorney fees.
• I hereby authorize LA Tri Club to include my name in any marketing materials including newsletters, media kits, advertising and Website. I also grant express permission to use photographs of myself in LA Tri Club newsletters, the Website, or promotional materials and for submissions to newspaper articles and sponsors.
• In the event of any dispute arising hereunder, I agree to all dispute resolution pursuant to California law in the sole venue and jurisdiction Los Angeles, California.

LA Tri Club Email Guidelines:

Before posting any Email to the LA Tri Club please read the below guidelines:

To ensure an efficient, fair, and informative system the Club has instituted the following rules for all LA Tri Club email. However, keep in mind that all email must be from current club members and that no outside solicitation or announcements from non-members will be accepted. Furthermore, acceptance of all email is subject to approval from the Club's email moderators and the LA Tri Club Advisory Board. Please be aware, emails may take anywhere from 24-48 hours to distribute depending on the day/time you send and when the moderators last checked the club queue.

Email Content - General

1. Please respect the time of the volunteer moderators who review all outbound emails and keep your workout announcement short and to the point.
2. Please do not include links to product or service providers that are competitive with the LA Tri Club, or the Club's Sponsors and Affiliates, as outlined on the Discounts page.

Email Content - Special Offers and Discounts

1. Offers for triathlon related goods and services will only be accepted from Club Sponsors and Affiliates, as outlined on the Discounts page. If you are unsure about your announcement, please submit it to moderator@latriclub.com and your email will be reviewed. If you know someone who is interested in sponsoring the LA Tri Club, please contact LA Tri Club Managing Director, Liz Hamm.

Email Content - Solicitations

1. Please submit all solicitations for training camps, clinics, workshops, and other for-pay services that are offered at a discount to LA Tri Club members, to LA Tri Club Head Coach, Ian Murray.
2. Solicitations on behalf of charitable organizations will be sent out to the club's subscriber option charity email list.
3. Please submit all "For Sale", "Help Wanted", "Situation Wanted", etc. items to the Club's "Classified" section only. Time sensitive race entries that are permitted by the Race Director to be transferred (i.e. Santa Barbara) may be solicited via the e-mail system with a limit of one announcement per member for each race entry.

Other

1. Please submit your emails with the understanding that it might take at least 24 hours (and sometimes, although not often, as much as 48) for its release to the club. Hence, plan accordingly and transmit all announcements as soon as possible. Please, do not contact the moderators directly, via phone or other means, to ask them to approve your email.
2. Please respect the time of the volunteer moderators who review all outbound emails and submit "Race Reports" or any creative and/or informative writings to the "Library" section only. Emails summarizing Race Reports and directing members to the library to read them are encouraged.
3. Please only submit emails that are intended to be seen by the membership at large. Emails addressed to individual members will be rejected.
4. Abuse of the email system or harassment of the moderators will result in losing your email privileges; remember, they are volunteers with jobs, families, and training schedules…just like you.