Northeast Maritime Institute
MET Co-Op Membership Agreement
NMI and Member agree as follows:
1. Enrollment Process. To become a Member of MET Co-Op, an applicant must sign a completed Enrollment Form and pay the Dues. Once the application is approved, the Member will be issued a Membership Card in-person upon visit to the NMI campus. NMI has the sole discretion to determine whether an applicant satisfies MET Co-Op membership criteria.
2. Member Responsibilities. To receive the 50% tuition discount, member must register and pay the course tuition a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the start date of the course.
3. Membership Term. A minimum two (2) year initial commitment is required and can be renewed annually after that. Membership begins on the date that the Application Form is approved by NMI (the “Enrollment Date”).
4. Membership Renewal. After the initial two (2) year membership term, the Member may choose to renew for successive one (1) year periods on the anniversary of the Enrollment Date (the “Renewal Date”).
5. Membership Cancellation. A Member may cancel his/her Membership anytime after the initial two (2) year Membership requirement is fulfilled by providing written notice to NMI. NMI is not obligated to provide any refund for early termination.
6. Annual Dues. MET Co-Op Membership Dues (“Dues”) are $199.00* per. The minimum two (2) years of dues ($398.00)are payable in full at the time of enrollment. Dues for successive one (1) year terms are due on the renewal dates. Dues will not be pro-rated. Dues may increase or decrease after the first two (2) years of Membership as determined by NMI in its sole discretion. Member will receive written notification of any increase in Dues amount at least thirty (30) days prior to the Member’s Renewal Date.
7. Refund of Dues. Dues are non-refundable.
8. Membership Benefits. Membership entitles Member to the following benefits:
a. Tuition Discount of 50% on regularly scheduled Professional Education courses conducted by NMI. Individuals are eligible for the 50% Tuition Discount provided such individuals are registered and have paid their tuition a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the course(s)’ start date. This Discount applies only to courses starting on or after 3 November 2008 and does not include the cost of books and other related course materials.
This 50% Discount does not apply to the following courses:
i. Evening Captain’s Course
ii. Advanced Firefighting Course
iii. Radar Recertification, Flashing Light, RFPNW
iv. Medical Courses (outside of First Aid/CPR)
v. Tutoring
vi. Long-term work/Co-Op training programs;
b. Discount on a U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Physical . This Discount applies to testing provided by the Family MedCenter, located near NMI in Fairhaven, Massachusetts;
c. Reduced Cost of Lodging. Members attending NMI courses receive a reduced lodging rate of $50 per night at the Fairhaven Hampton Inn (www.lafrancehospitality.com). The Discount is subject to room availability. Member will be notified prior to the Member’s Renewal Date of an increase or decrease in the reduced lodging rate;
d. Assistance with TWIC and the U.S. Coast Guard license application process. This benefit is offered to Members in attendance at NMI’s campus who would like assistance completing applications and scheduling appointments. License applications submitted to NMI by mail or e-mail do not qualify. Career counseling is available for an additional fee;
e. Electronic Mariner Credential Recordkeeping and License Renewal Alert Service. NMI will electronically store each Member’s license and training documentation, such as the Member’s license, endorsements, z-card, physical and drug test results, and training certificates. Reminders will be sent to the member’s email address when credentials are up for renewal;
f. Newsletter. Member receives a complimentary copy of the The Northeast Mariner;
g. Computers and Reference Material. To assist with self-study, Member receives access, at no cost to Member, to NMI study computers and on-site reference materials;
h. Apparel Discount of 10% on NMI apparel. Member receives a 10% discount on apparel available through NMI over $15.
i. Additional benefits may be added as the program grows.
9. Publicity and Promotion. NMI may include the Member’s name or photograph in press releases, websites or other collateral related to MET Co-Op after Member executes this Membership Agreement.
10. Member Warranties and Representations. Member warrants and represents that it has authority to enter into this Membership Agreement and that it has not and will not make any representations and warranties for or on behalf of NMI or MET Co-Op.
11. Disclaimers of Warranties. ALL INFORMATION, SERVICES AND GOODS, IF ANY, PROVIDED TO ANY MEMBER UNDER THIS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT BY NMI, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH NMI, IS PROVIDED SOLELY ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INTERFERENCE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
12. Limitations of Liability. NMI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO MEMBER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR DIRECT DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, AND WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER MEMBER WAS ADVISED, THAT EXCEED THE AGREGATE AMOUNT OF DUES PAID (OR DUE IF NOT PAID) BY MEMBER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCRUAL OF THE CLAIM.
13. Assignment. Member may not assign, delegate or transfer this Agreement, or its rights and obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of NMI, which NMI may give, withhold or condition in its sole discretion. Any attempted assignment without the prior written consent of NMI is void. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties and their permitted successors and permitted assigns.
14. No Agency. This Agreement does not create an agency, joint venture or partnership between the parties.
15. Choice of Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws and venue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to contracts entered into and performed wholly within such state, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal or state courts of Bristol County, Massachusetts over any dispute arising herein.
16. Entire Agreement; Waiver. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior, contemporaneous or other oral and written statements, representations or agreements by or between the parties. No changes or modifications of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the parties. The failure of either party to enforce its rights under this Agreement at any time for any period shall not be construed as a waiver of such rights.
17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all parties had signed the document. Execution by facsimile or internet has the same force and effect as execution by original signature.
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I agree to follow all policies and procedures of the MET Co-Op and agree to the MET Co-Op terms and conditions outlined herein. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms of this agreement prior to joining MET Co-Op.
Northeast Maritime Institute MET-Co-Op
32 Washington St., Fairhaven, MA 02719
Tel: 508-992-4025 Fax: 508-992-9184
www.northeastmaritime.com
