Grand Paradise Club™ Terms and Conditions of Membership
Advantage Services (AS) is the Service Provider for the products and services offered by this Grand
Paradise Club Membership. The relationship between AS and the Grand Paradise Club Member
is governed by the Grand Paradise Club Terms & Conditions of Membership (the membership
agreement). AS is located at P.O. Box 35076, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5076, Phone: 877-304-4604 (US/
Canada), 01-800-681-1524 (Mexico), 702-304-4604 (Direct dial), Email: service@GrandParadiseClub.
com. Member website: www.GrandParadiseClub.com.
DEFINITIONS: Certain terms have special meaning. The following definitions are provided for your
reference.
• Grand Paradise Club Member (“Member”): A person who executes a Grand Paradise Club
Enrollment Application, pays all required fees for Membership, and is accepted for enrollment by
AS.
• Member’s Guest: Any persons accompanying a Member on a Reservation, or authorized by a
Member to receive Reservations and/or services through a Grand Paradise Club Membership NOT
named as a Member on that Grand Paradise Club Membership.
3. Paradise Weeks Overview:
a. Paradise Weeks are Resort Weeks that can be purchased On-Line, by phone, or by email. When
viewing Paradise Weeks On-Line, the checkout date for the Weeks listed are normally 7-nights
after the listed Start Date (or Check-In Date). The price quoted represents the price for the entire
7-night-stay (a “Week”) regardless of your occupancy. Since Standard prices are NOT based
on occupancy, your savings can be very impressive. To calculate your per-person, per-night
cost, divide the weekly price by 7-nights, then by the number of guests. For example: A 2bedroom size unit listed for $650 is $15.48 per-person per-night ($650 ÷ 7-nights ÷ 6-people)!
Prices listed will normally INCLUDE room tax. Some resorts require additional fees for the use
of certain amenities and services (i.e. Utility Surcharge, equipment rentals, extra towel service,
extra housekeeping service, Security Deposit, etc.), which are collected at the Host Resort and
are the guest’s responsibility. All Paradise Weeks are LODGING-ONLY sales and do not include
transportation, gratuities, etc.
• Enrollment Fee: A one-time fee required to enroll as a Grand Paradise Club Member.
b. In the event a Resort Week is located at an ALL-INCLUSIVE MANDATORY resort, this will be disclosed
in advance of purchase with the applicable details. All-Inclusive resorts require a mandatory prepurchase of an All-Inclusive package, which is normally inclusive of meals, beverages, activities,
etc. and is payable to the Resort upon check-in, normally charged as a per-person per-night
rate.
• Annual Dues: A small administrative fee required annually to continue as a Grand Paradise Club
Member (payable each year on the anniversary date of enrollment).
c. Housekeeping service during Resort Weeks may occur weekly; therefore a daily housekeeping
service is not always provided with Resort Week accommodations.
• Resort Weeks: Paradise Week, Fast Week or Vacation Exchange lodging accommodations
consisting of seven (7) nights and eight (8) days. Unlike traditional Hotel accommodations
Resort Week accommodations are located primarily at Vacation Ownership properties and/or
condominium properties.
d. Paradise Week Reservation Fee: Paradise Week Reservation Fees average $650 (US funds). It is
not possible to guarantee that every Paradise Week will be $650. This wholesale fee may vary
slightly higher or lower. No Paradise Week is confirmed without the Member’s approval. All
fees are subject to change. Paradise Week pricing is set at wholesale rates exclusive to
Members.
• Participant: Any person requesting to utilize any product or service offered through the Grand
Paradise Club Membership.
• Paradise Weeks™:
pricing.
Resort Week accommodations available to Members at special wholesale
• Fast Weeks™: Close check-in Resort Weeks (within 60-days of check-in) available to Members at
special wholesale pricing. Fast Weeks are primarily unused Paradise Weeks further discounted as
they approach check-in, therefore availability will vary.
• Reservation: The purchase of transportation, accommodations, ticketing, travel packages, events,
or other services through AS and/or an AS Host Provider.
• Reservation Fee (Service Fee): The fee paid for the purpose of securing a Reservation.
• Reservation Confirmation:
confirmed.
A written acknowledgment advising that a Reservation has been
• Host Provider: Any entity that provides a service to a Member as the result of a Reservation booked
through the Grand Paradise Club Membership (i.e. Cruise, Hotel, Resort Week, Tour, Airfare, Sporting
Event. etc.).
• Host Resort: A resort at which a Member or a Member’s Guest has received a Reservation
Confirmation.
• Home Resort:
program.
A resort at which a Member owns, or is a member of, a Vacation Ownership
• Season (or Seasonality): The desirability of a particular geographic area, at a particular time of
the year. AS Season ratings are “High Season” (Highest demand), “Mid Season” (less desirable than
High Season but more desirable than Low Season), and “Low Season” (less desirable than High and
Mid Season).
• Destination Choices: The geographic areas that can be requested for Resort Week Reservations.
• Marketing Entity: The entity authorized to enroll Grand Paradise Club Members.
• Term: A period of time in which a Member is entitled to Grand Paradise Club services.
• Vacation Ownership: Vacation Ownership is a term used to describe the ownership (or
membership) in a system governing the sale and management of specific occupancy rights (time
periods) whereby its members (or owners) have purchased the right to use specific resort (or home)
vacation lodging accommodations. The term Vacation Ownership includes Timeshare ownership,
Point System ownership, Deeded ownership, Leasehold ownership, Right-To-Use ownership, Undivided
Interest ownership, Perpetual ownership, Vacation Club ownership, Vacation Home ownership and
Fractional ownership. For a Vacation Ownership system to be recognized by AS, it must be inclusive
of a system of property management, property maintenance and a reservation system capable of
assigning (and reassigning) occupancy in 7-night-stay time periods.
• Vacation Exchange: A Vacation Exchange is a process whereby the owner of an interest in vacation
accommodations (Vacation Ownership) may relinquish the use (occupancy rights) of their owned
time period in return for the use of vacation accommodations (not owned by them) at another time
and/or place. Vacation Exchanges are governed by “Terms and Conditions of the Grand Paradise
Club Exchange Program”.
1. Member Status: To receive service, you must be a Member in good standing. A Member in good
standing is a Member that has paid all fees required to enroll, has been accepted by AS as a
Member, and whose Membership has not been frozen, suspended or cancelled.
a. A Grand Paradise Club Membership can be revoked for any of the following reasons: (A) A Member
fails to pay any monies owed to the Marketing Entity for enrollment. (B) A Member or Member’s
Guest fails to pay any monies owed to AS or a method of payment cannot be secured by AS (e.g.
bounced checks, stop payment on check, Credit Card charge-backs, etc.). (C) A Member or
Member’s Guest causes damage or theft at any Host Resort or Host Provider accommodations.
(D) A Member or Member’s Guest fails to abide by any Host Resort or Host Provider rules. (E) A
Member or Member’s Guest fails to comply with any AS program and/or Membership Terms and
Conditions. (F) A Member or Member’s Guest alters a Reservation Confirmation or other AS/Host
Provider document. (G) In some instances, when a Member fails to comply with the terms &
conditions of a lodging week issued by the Marketing Entity (independent of this Grand Paradise
Club). (H) A Member or Member’s Guest behaves in a manner that is abusive and/or disruptive
to a Host Provider staff/business, or AS staff/business. (I) A Member engages in any activity that
is damaging to the Marketing Entity and/or AS. (J) A Member breaches the Password Security
Protocol for accessing the Grand Paradise Club Members-only websites.
b. When a Membership is canceled by the Member or revoked by AS, the ONLY monies the
Member is entitled to, is a refund of monies previously paid to AS for a cancelable Reservation
(less cancellation fees if applicable). In the event any money is owed to AS, those monies will
be deducted from any refund due. In the event a terminated Membership has Redeemable
Credits in their Credit Account, the Member shall receive the cash value of those Credits by
company check (less any monies owed to AS, if any). In the event a terminated Membership has
Pending Credits in their Credit Account, those Credits shall be Retracted and will not convert to
Redeemable Credits. A Member whose Membership has been terminated, may be reinstated at
the sole discretion of AS. A reinstatement fee may be required. Reinstatement of a Membership
shall not reinstate any Retracted Credits.
c. This Membership can be transferred (change name on Membership) only after receiving
approval from AS through a properly submitted Membership Transfer Application. A transfer fee
will be required. Members cannot sell this Membership. AS may transfer its Membership service
obligations at any time.
2. Non-Ownership: This Grand Paradise Club Membership is a separate and distinct contract from a
contract with the seller of a Vacation Ownership/Membership plan. The Marketing Entity offering this
Membership and all Host Resorts and Host Providers associated with any Reservations through this
Membership, and any other third-party product or service provider each operate as Independent
Contractors and there are no agent relationships between AS and any such entity. AS assumes no
responsibility for any claim or loss incurred or sustained in connection with any Member’s ownership
of, or participation in, a Vacation Ownership/Membership unit or Vacation Ownership/Membership
program. Any actions by any Independent Contractors or AS in the promotion of the other, including
without limitation Internet links between websites, is provided only as a convenience.
4. Reservation Request Forms: Reservation Request Forms can be used when a Member desires to
submit a Resort Week request by mail. They may also include a listing of the geographic areas
(“Destination Choices”) available for Resort Week requests. All Terms and Conditions of Reservation
Request Forms are also Terms and Conditions of Membership and are incorporated herein by
reference.
5. Availability:
a. All Reservations are on a space available basis, which will vary according to desirability
(Seasonality, holiday-time, special event times, etc.), supply and demand, size, location and
advance notice. Telephone requests are always welcome and can result in an immediate
Reservation.
b. Resort Week availability will not perform as hotel room availability performs. Resort Weeks
are very exclusive and less available than hotel rooms and must be requested in 7-night-stays
only, normally running Saturday-Saturday. For best results, Members should observe the normal
flexibility guidelines essential to any Resort Week lodging request. These guidelines define a
“Properly Submitted Request” and will result in the greatest chances of a successful match. A
Properly Submitted Request consists of the following guidelines:
i
ADVANCE NOTICE: Proper advance notice is 3-months for standard requests and 9-months or
more for high demand requests. AS welcomes last-minute requests, however, the chances of
a successful match may be reduced.
ii FLEXIBILITY: The more alternatives you provide in terms of Vacation Time Periods and
Destination Choices, the better your chances of a successful match. A Properly Submitted
Request includes three (3) location choices and three (3) date choices. Location flexibility
is defined as requesting different geographic areas (i.e. Cancun, Acapulco, Mazatlan, etc.).
Date flexibility is defined as requesting different weeks (e.g. 10/12-10/19 or 10/19-10/26).
Requesting dates such as “10/12-10/19 or 10/13-10/20” is not considered date flexibility.
Host Resort weekly Time Periods must be confirmed honoring the designated check-in day
established by that resort (i.e. some resorts run Sat-Sat, Sun-Sun, Thurs-Thurs, Fri-Fri, etc.).
iii DESTINATION CHOICES: Resort Week locations must be selected by choosing from the
designated “Destination Choices”. Members select from the geographic areas listed within
the Destination Choices (i.e. Cancun, Acapulco, Mazatlan, etc.) and are offered the available
resort(s) within those areas. Destination Choices are listed within the Advantage Services
Reservation Request Forms, and can also be viewed by visiting www.GrandParadiseClub.
com. Once an offer is made, the resort can be viewed by using the appropriate Resort Profile
prior to accepting an offer. Members can request areas outside our designated Destination
Choices, however the chances of a successful match may be reduced.
iv 3-3-3 Rule: The easiest way to remember the above guidelines is to remember the “3-3-3 Rule”.
3-Months Advance Notice, 3-Location Choices and 3-Date Choices. Again, high-demand
time periods should be requested 9-months or more in advance.
6. Reservation Confirmation/Travel Documents: Once AS has secured your payment for a
Reservation, AS and/or a Host Provider will provide Travel Documents (by email, fax, or mail). Travel
Documents (i.e. Confirmation Letters, Boarding Passes, etc.) include important information such as
check-in/check-out times, travel dates, confirmation numbers, guest names, and additional Terms
and Conditions. Travel Documents must be presented when traveling. Replacement of lost Travel
Documents may require a fee.
7. Representations: AS provides specific Reservation information for Reservations Confirmed through
AS. These reference sources include Grand Paradise Club website content, AS issued Resort Profiles,
etc. All Host Provider accommodations and amenities are subject to change without notice and
AS is not responsible for any such changes. AS shall not be responsible for any independent
representations not provided by AS.
8. Discounts: This Grand Paradise Club GUARANTEES (in writing) the best pricing on most of its services.
Virtually every purchase made through this Grand Paradise Club will result in a savings compared to
any retail means of purchasing the same (apples-to-apples) Reservation. In most cases the Grand
Paradise Club offer will actually identify the savings amount prior to your purchase. The savings
amount identified is the savings as of the time of purchase compared to the most popular best-price
retail sellers. The savings amount identified is approximate, however Members are guaranteed to
receive the best rates (lower than the lowest possible retail rates) pursuant to the applicable written
Lowest Price Guarantee. All Grand Paradise Club Lowest Price Guarantees can be viewed on the
Grand Paradise Club website.
9. Credits:
Paradise Credits are issued to Members in two ways:
a. Purchases: Some services offered by AS will be offered with a DOLLAR DISCOUNT, and that
discount amount will be deducted from the actual amount paid for that service (i.e. Paradise
Week, Fast Week, etc.). Other services offered by AS will be discounted by issuing Paradise
CREDITS (i.e. On-Line Hotel purchases or On-Line Cruise purchases). When a Member makes a
purchase that results in Credits being issued, the number of Credits being issued is identified prior
to finalizing the purchase. After the purchase, these Credits are deposited into the Member’s
Credit Account as “Pending Credits”. Once the travel dates associated with the Pending Credits
(i.e. Hotel stay or Cruise) have passed without modification, the associated Credits change from
“Pending” to “Redeemable”, subject to AS’ receipt of the associated commissions from the Host
Provider.
b. Week Conversions: Credits are issued to Members as the result of a Credit Conversion when
a Member CONVERTS their Vacation Ownership Home Resort week to Paradise CREDITS. Week
conversions to Credits is voluntary and on a case-per-case basis (e.g. converting 1-week to
Credits will only convert one 7-night-stay and will not automatically convert future occupancy
rights associated with that ownership/membership). Credit Conversions are governed by the
Terms & Condition of Credit Conversion.
Grand Paradise Club™ Terms and Conditions of Membership
Redeemable Credits may be redeemed for Cash and/or Travel at a conversion rate of one dollar
($1.00) per Credit. To redeem Redeemable Credits, Members simply visit the Grand Paradise Club
website and select Credit Redemption. Members may have Credits “Retracted” when the travel
(or Week Conversion) associated with the earned Credits is modified or canceled. Members
can view their Credit Account at any time by visiting the Grand Paradise Club website (www.
GrandParadiseClub.com).
10. Additional References: Some services included with your Membership (e.g. On-Line purchases,
Exchange Program, Credit System, etc.) have additional terms and conditions associated with their
use. Terms and conditions of all programs are incorporated herein. Grand Paradise Club Terms
and Conditions of Membership, fees, and all products and services offered by AS and Host Providers
are subject to change at any time without notice. Members should refer to the Grand Paradise
Club website for the most current terms and conditions of all associated products and services.
11. Authorized Users: Use of the Grand Paradise Club Membership, access to the Grand Paradise
Club website and all Grand Paradise Club special rates are RESTRICTED to Grand Paradise Club
Members ONLY. You may make purchases on behalf of friends and family, and you may indicate
additional “Authorized Users” that are entitled to use your Membership by phone, HOWEVER, you
must NOT issue your website password to others. We reserve the right to refuse business to
any person for any reason whatsoever. All entities utilizing this Membership, including without
limitation Member’s Guests and Authorized Users are subject to the Grand Paradise Club Terms
and Conditions of Membership. Members are responsible for all activity under their Membership,
including the actions of their Guests and Authorized Users.
12. Password Security Protocol: The Grand Paradise Club website contains information specific to
each Member and is password protected accordingly. AS will issue a temporary password to the
Members named on the Grand Paradise Club Enrollment Application. Upon first login, the website
requires the temporary password be changed to a unique and private password. Members are
responsible for the safe and confidential storage of their website passwords and are responsible for
all activities conducted utilizing their unique passwords.
13. Technology
a. Members in good standing shall have password access to the Grand Paradise Club Website 24hours per day, subject to reasonable downtime for maintenance and other causes outside the
control of AS.
b. Members acknowledge that AS is the sole owner of AS/Grand Paradise Club Technology and
AS may also contract for certain additional information technology services, including, without
limitation, central reservation systems, independent website hosting, secure Credit Card
processing gateway, etc. (collectively “IT”). Such IT providers are referred to as AS “Licensors”.
Members acknowledge that the IT is the intellectual property of AS. Members shall not directly or
indirectly disclose, copy, transfer or allow third-party access to any of the IT, and shall not utilize
any of the IT for any purpose other than as authorized herein.
c. AS rights in and to the IT shall not be disclosed, made available, sold, assigned, subleased, sublicensed, conveyed, remarked or transferred to any person, firm or corporation, whether in whole
or in part by duplication, modified version, or otherwise, without prior written approval of AS and
its Licensors.
d. The IT is subject to protection of intellectual property laws of the United States of America and
all other jurisdictions and was created, compiled, prepared, selected and arranged by AS and/
or its Licensors through the expenditure of substantial effort and resources. The IT constitutes
valuable property of AS and/or its Licensors.
e. Members acknowledge and agree that AS and its Licensors make no representations, warranties
or guarantees whatsoever with respect to the IT, its fitness, condition, or the results to be obtained
from its use. AS and its Licensors specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall AS and/or its Licensors be
liable for any damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, direct, special, indirect, punitive,
or consequential damages that may arise at any time or from time to time in respect of any IT,
software, program or system, even if AS and/or its Licensors have been advised of the possibility
of such damages. Members specifically agree that neither AS nor any of its Licensors shall be
liable for lost profits, lost business revenue, failure to realize savings, lost data, data input errors, or
other data related claims, or other commercial or economic loss of any kind.
f. This Technology provision shall confer a third party beneficiary right of action upon AS Licensors to
enforce the terms set forth herein regarding AS Licensors’ IT.
14. Cancellation/Change/Refund Policy: As a Wholesaler, we do not service the general public. This
WHOLESALE-DIRECT relationship does not allow cancellations as found when paying the inflated
rates in the “Retail” market.
a. Reservations purchased electronically (On-Line) shall be considered CONFIRMED (purchased)
upon the user selecting the purchase, entering their Credit Card information into the Internet
Credit Card payment gateway, and selecting to complete the transaction (i.e. “continue”,
“confirm”, “finish”, “purchase”, etc.). On-Line purchases shall NOT (normally) be cancelable or
refundable. In the event Advantage Services (AS) allows a cancellation of an On-Line purchase,
the On-Line “Processing Fee” (when applicable) remains nonrefundable and a Cancellation
Fee may be required. Cancellations for Reservations purchased electronically are at AS’ sole
discretion.
b. Reservations NOT purchased electronically (i.e. Reservations purchased by phone, fax, or email)
shall be considered CONFIRMED (purchased) when the Reservation is offered and accepted,
even when payment remains pending. Reservations made directly through AS (not booked OnLine) shall NOT (normally) be cancelable or refundable. In the event AS allows a cancellation, a
Cancellation Fee may be required. Cancellations for Reservations NOT purchased On-Line are
at AS’ sole discretion.
c. ALL Reservations
i. Cancellation Fees: In the event a cancellation is possible, the Cancellation Fee for a cancelled
Resort Week Lodging Reservation is typically equivalent to a 1-night-stay. The Cancellation Fee
for all other Reservations (Hotels, Cruises, Tour Packages, etc.) will vary and may include an AS
Cancellation Fee and also a Host Provider Cancellation Fee.
ii. Reservation Changes: Most Reservations cannot be changed (accommodation change,
itinerary change, etc.) once they have been Confirmed. Name Changes are permitted for
Paradise Week and Fast Week Reservations for a Name Change Fee. The possibility of Name
Changes for other travel Reservations (i.e. Hotels, Cruises, Tour Packages, etc.) and their
associated fees will vary on a case-per-case basis.
iii. Lost Reservations Without Refund: Any loss of a Reservation due to a Member’s or Member’s
Guest’s failure to comply with the term/conditions of a Reservation, including without limitation
occupancy limits, personal identification requirements, international travel requirements,
travel documents, Host Provider rules/policies, etc. shall be lost without any refund or other
consideration. AS has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for Reservations lost due to any
circumstances beyond AS’ control, including without limitation acts of nature (e.g. tropical
storm, earthquake, etc.), wars, riots, upheavals, or labor disputes.
iv. Travel Insurance: In every case when a Reservation cannot be cancelled, there ARE NO
REFUNDS FOR ANY REASONS WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NON-USE OF THE RESERVATION.
Due to these wholesale-direct Cancellation/Change/Refund policies, it is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE through AS at the time of your
Reservation (when available).
v. Collections: In the event AS is unable to collect any monies owed as required, and in addition
to all other remedies available, AS reserves the right to cancel other paid Reservations
made under the Member’s account (if any) to the extent necessary to recover the unpaid
Reservation and a Cancellation Fee.
vi. Charge Identification: When making payment by Credit Card, the charge to the Credit
Card will show as a charge from “Advantage Services”. Please make note of this to avoid
a frivolous charge-back due to your failure to recognize this charge on the Credit Card
statement. Charge-backs and other frivolous Credit Card challenges can result in termination
of your Membership, legal action, collections and credit rating marks.
vii. Policy Disclosure: All purchases made through AS and/or Host Providers are made under
the terms and conditions of the AS Cancellation/Change/Refund Policy. AS Cancellation/
Change/Refund Policy shall apply regardless of any conflict in policy between that stated
by AS and the associated Host Provider. The AS Cancellation/Change/Refund Policy and
any associated fees may change at any time without notice. Changes will not apply to
Reservations purchased prior to such changes.
15. Liability: Utilization of any products and/or services through AS is the user’s express understanding
that AS’ liability and responsibility hereunder is limited to the Service Fee paid directly to AS by the
user for the specific AS service provided. AS is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage to persons
or property for any reasons whatsoever arising hereunder, including without limitation any use or
nonuse of this Membership, any technology, travel services or other services provided by AS or any
Host Provider, or any others. AS, without limitation will not be held responsible for telephone costs,
taxi fares, etc. incurred while traveling through this Membership. Some accommodations require
additional fees for the use of certain amenities and facilities. These fees are determined and
collected at the Host Provider and may include occupancy taxes, key/security/damage/amenity
deposits, etc., and are the guests’ responsibility. In the event a guest encounters a problem with
any Reservations, the guest must contact AS immediately. If voice mail is reached, a message must
be left in the emergency box with a contact number. AS is in constant contact with this service
for after hours and weekend messages. AS reserves the right to correct any problems prior to any
Member or Member’s Guest securing alternative accommodations and/or incurring additional
costs. AS declines financial responsibility for any expense incurred without prior authorization from
AS. If any accommodations or facilities become unavailable due to any circumstances beyond AS’
control, including without limitation acts of nature (e.g. tropical storm, earthquake, etc.), wars, riots,
upheavals, or labor disputes, AS may attempt to arrange alternative accommodations, but has no
liability or obligation to do so. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Host accommodation
amenities may change and AS assumes no responsibility or liability for any such changes. Any
tax liability, including disclosure, connected with the receipt or use of this Membership is the
Member’s responsibility. Members acknowledge that AS is an independent company, which is
solely responsible for the content and fulfillment of the services promised by AS, however, once
a reservation is confirmed through AS, all services provided by the applicable Host Provider are
the responsibility of that Host Provider. Furthermore, Members acknowledge that the authorized
Marketing Entity responsible for enrolling the Member into this Grand Paradise Club Membership
is not responsible for the services “as promised” within these Grand Paradise Club Terms and
Conditions of Membership; therefore, any claim related to the promises made herein, must be
submitted directly to AS. AS assumes no responsibility for any promises, oral or written, beyond
what is contained within the AS-issued and AS-printed materials, the official Grand Paradise Club
Enrollment Application, and the official Grand Paradise Club website (www.GrandPardiseClub.
com). Members are responsible for the actions of their Guests.
16. Annual Dues: Annual Dues are required to maintain this Membership “in good standing”. AS
Annual Dues are the lowest in the industry for the services we provide. Annual Dues are payable
to “Advantage Services” each year throughout the Membership Term and are due on or before
the anniversary date of Membership enrollment. A reminder is sent to the physical address and/or
email address on the account each year, however failure to receive a reminder does not waive
a Member’s requirement to pay dues. A Member who fails to pay their Annual Dues, and at
AS’ sole discretion, shall be subject to one or more of the following: (a) Have their Membership
privileges permanently revoked, (b) Have their Membership privileges frozen or suspended pending
payment of past due amount plus a late fee, (c) Have their Membership privileges reduced to
limited services until such time as their Annual Dues have been paid, (d) Loss of all AS Certificate,
coupon, or other Credit privileges, rendering all unredeemed AS Certificates, coupons, or Pending
Credits null and void, (e) A Reinstatement Fee to reinstate their Grand Paradise Club Membership,
(f) Modified Membership benefits upon reinstatement (i.e. higher Annual Dues rate, etc.), (g) Loss
of Exchange Credits.
17. Term: Your Enrollment Application identifies the length of your Grand Paradise Club Membership
(i.e. 10-years, etc.). The Grand Paradise Club Membership “Term” will expire on the anniversary
date of enrollment accordingly. When a Member has been given a specific number of Paradise
Weeks to be used within this “Term” (e.g. five Paradise Weeks within a 10-year Membership Term),
the Member has 10-years to use those five Paradise Weeks. In the event the Member uses all five
Paradise Weeks prior to the expiration of their Membership Term, all other Grand Paradise Club
services (i.e. Fast Weeks, discount cruises, discount hotels, etc.) continue until the Membership
Term expires (in this example, 10-years). At the end of this Term, all services are terminated.
18. Renewals: A Member whose Term has expired may be permitted to renew at AS’ discretion. A
renewal fee may be required.
19. Trade Names: “Advantage Services”, “Grand Paradise Club” (and design), “Paradise Weeks”, “Fast
Weeks”, the Grand Paradise Club website (and design) and its content, and other trademarks used
by AS or its parent/subsidiary/affiliated companies, are trademarks and/or the confidential and
intellectual property of AS and may not be copied or otherwise used in any manner whatsoever
without prior written authorization from AS. Other trade names such as Marriott, Hilton, Carnival
Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, etc., are the registered trademarks of their respective
owners. All rights reserved.
20. Governing Law: This Membership agreement is made in the state of Nevada and shall in all
respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of that state. Any and all suits
for any and every breach of this Membership agreement shall be instituted and maintained in the
courts of Clark County, Nevada and all parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction thereof.
21. Waiver: No waiver by AS of any breach or default by any Member (including a Member’s Guest,
or Authorized User) of any term or condition of this Membership shall be deemed a waiver of any
other breach or default (whether prior or subsequent thereto) of the same or any other term or
condition of this Membership.
22. Attorney Fees: In the event litigation results from or arises out of this Membership agreement or the
performance thereof, the parties agree to reimburse the prevailing party’s reasonable attorney’s
fees, court costs, and all other expenses, whether or not taxable by the court as costs, in addition
to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled.
23. Right To Terminate: If at any time, and for any reason, you are dissatisfied with this Grand Paradise
Club Membership, you may immediately terminate this Membership. If you fail to comply with the
Terms and Conditions of this Membership, this Membership may be terminated by AS. Membership
termination does not release you from your contractual obligations with your Marketing Entity.
Upon cancellation of this Membership, future Annual Dues associated with this Membership are
no longer required.
This document and its content are the intellectual property of AS and may not be reproduced or used
in any manner whatsoever without the express written consent of AS.
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