Version Effective: May 2026 | Subject to revision. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBSCRIBING FOR MEMBERSHIP. BY SUBMITTING A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, MAKING ANY PAYMENT, OR ACCESSING CLUB FACILITIES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 1 — Parties, Definitions, and Acceptance
1.1 Parties: This Membership Agreement is entered into between Royal Resort, LLC and Royal Greens Golf Club and Resort LLC doing business as Apple Mountain Country Club, a New Jersey limited liability company with its principal place of business at 369 Hazen Oxford Rd, Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey 07823 ("Club," "AMCC," "Management," "we," "us," or "our"), and the individual or household submitting a membership application ("Member," "you," or "your").
1.2 Definitions: "Club Facilities" means all physical premises, amenities, structures, outdoor spaces, common areas, parking, and services located at or operated by Apple Mountain Country Club, including but not limited to the driving range, putting greens, mini golf course, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, pro shop, event spaces, lodging accommodations, lounge, and any future amenities. "Membership Tier" means the level of membership selected by the Member: Social, Heritage, Legacy, or Founder. "Household Member" means a spouse, domestic partner, child, or young adult added to a primary Member's account pursuant to Section 5. "Benefits" means the non-guaranteed, revocable privileges described in the membership tier descriptions.
1.3 Acceptance: By submitting a membership application, making any membership payment, activating a membership, or accessing Club Facilities in any capacity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written representations, marketing materials, verbal statements, email communications, or social media postings.
1.4 Legal Capacity: By entering into this Agreement, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract, and that all information provided in your membership application is true, accurate, and complete.
Section 2 — Membership Tiers and Benefit Summary
Apple Mountain Country Club offers four (4) membership tiers, each with distinct pricing and benefit levels. All benefits are subject to the terms, limitations, exclusions, and disclaimers set forth throughout this Agreement.
2.2 No Guarantee of Specific Benefits: MEMBERSHIP IN ANY TIER DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCESS TO ANY SPECIFIC AMENITY, SERVICE, EVENT, OR FACILITY AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME. All benefits are offered as privileges subject to availability, scheduling, maintenance, staffing, weather conditions, safety considerations, and Management's sole operational discretion. The Club expressly reserves the right to suspend, modify, restrict, or permanently discontinue any benefit without prior notice and without obligation to provide a substitute benefit or refund.
2.3 Social Member: $79/mo individual. Includes 2 hrs driving range/mo, $10 beverage credit, 5% F&B discount, member lounge/putting green access, mini golf at $5/round. Range hours are non-transferable and do not roll over.
2.4 Heritage Member: $179/mo individual. Includes all Social benefits plus 6 hrs range/mo, unlimited mini golf, $25 beverage credit, 10% discount, daily complimentary coffee, 1 complimentary event space use/yr (up to 50 guests, $1,000 catering minimum), 1 complimentary overnight stay/yr (available approx. July 2026, subject to vesting).
2.5 Legacy Member: $279/mo individual. Includes all Heritage benefits plus 10 hrs range/mo, $50 beverage credit, 15% discount, 2 event space uses/yr (up to 100 guests), 2 overnight stays/yr (subject to 90-day vesting). Stay credits vest after 90 continuous days of active membership.
2.6 Founder Member: $379/mo individual. Includes all Legacy benefits plus unlimited range, $100 F&B credit, 3 event space uses/yr (up to 100 guests), 3 overnight stays/yr, rate-locked annual pricing, first-priority tee times.
Section 3 — Fees, Payment, and Billing
3.1 Initiation Fees: Social $399 · Heritage $599 · Legacy $799 · Founder $999. Initiation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including cancellation of membership for any reason.
3.2 Monthly and Annual Fees: Monthly fees are billed in advance on the same date each month. Annual memberships are billed in full at enrollment and upon each renewal. Annual memberships are offered on a "Pay 11 Months, Get 12th Month Free" basis. All fees are exclusive of applicable New Jersey state and local taxes.
3.3 No Refunds; No Prorations: ALL FEES PAID TO THE CLUB ARE STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE. This includes initiation fees, monthly dues, annual membership fees, add-on fees, event fees, and all other charges. By enrolling, Members expressly waive any right to seek a chargeback, reversal, or refund through any payment processor or credit card issuer.
3.4 Failed Payments: If any payment is declined, the Club will make one (1) additional attempt within five (5) calendar days. If uncollected, the Member's account will be placed in "Suspended" status with all benefits suspended. A reactivation fee of $45 may be assessed before membership benefits are restored.
3.5 Automatic Renewal: Monthly memberships renew automatically on each Billing Date until cancelled. Annual memberships renew automatically at the then-current published rate unless cancelled with thirty (30) days prior written notice to contactus@applegolfclub.com.
3.6 Price Changes: The Club reserves the right to modify membership pricing at any time. For month-to-month Members, pricing changes take effect on the next Billing Date following thirty (30) days' written notice. Founder Members with continuously active accounts will not be subject to price increases on their base tier rate ("rate lock").
Section 4 — Credits, Discounts, and Benefit Limitations
4.1 Beverage Credits: Monthly credits are non-transferable, have no cash value, and expire at the end of each monthly billing cycle. Credits do not roll over and are forfeited if unused. Credits are shared among all Household Members; they are not multiplied by the number of Household Members.
4.2 Driving Range: Subject to advance reservation, availability, and operational hours. Maximum of six (6) individuals per bay. Members under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult Household Member aged 18+. Unused driving range hours do not roll over.
4.4 Event Space: Subject to advance reservation, availability, and execution of a separate Event Space License Agreement (ESLA). A catering minimum must be ordered exclusively through AMCC for each complimentary event space use up to $1,000 or more regardless of member tier. Complimentary event uses do not roll over and expire on each membership anniversary.
4.5 Overnight Stays: Subject to a 90-day vesting period of active, non-suspended membership. Reservations are first-come, first-served. Only two (2) accommodation units are available, each accommodating up to four (4) guests. A $50 refundable security deposit is required per booking. Stay credits must be redeemed within the membership year earned and do not roll over.
4.6 18-Hole Golf Course: THE CLUB IS WORKING TOWARD THE OPENING OF AN 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE, CURRENTLY ESTIMATED FOR SUMMER 2027. THIS DATE IS AN ESTIMATE ONLY AND IS NOT GUARANTEED. THE CLUB MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTEE THAT THE GOLF COURSE WILL OPEN ON ANY PARTICULAR DATE OR AT ALL. Failure to open the golf course by any estimated date shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall not entitle any Member to any refund, credit, compensation, or other remedy.
Section 5 — Family and Household Member Add-Ons
5.1 Rates: Spouse or Domestic Partner — $40/month; Child under 18 — $15/month; Children under 8 — No charge when accompanied by a Member; Young Adult (ages 18–22, enrolled student) — $25/month. Household Member add-ons share all Credits, range hours, event space uses, and stay credits of the primary Member's tier. The primary Member is jointly and severally responsible for the conduct of all Household Members.
5.3 Removing Household Members: The primary Member must provide thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Club. No mid-cycle refunds or prorations are provided upon removal.
5.5 Minor Members: Children under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult Household Member (18+) for driving range bay bookings.
Section 6 — Cancellation, Pauses, and Termination
6.1 Month-to-Month Cancellation: Members may cancel at any time by providing written notice to membership@applemountaincc.com. Cancellations are effective at the end of the then-current billing cycle. No partial-month refunds or pro-rated billing provided.
6.2 Annual Commitment Cancellation: Annual Members who wish to cancel prior to the end of their commitment period may do so with thirty (30) days' written notice. No refund will be issued for any prepaid annual membership fees. The "free 12th month" benefit is forfeited upon early cancellation.
6.3 Membership Pause: Members may request a pause of up to two (2) months per rolling 12-month period, submitted in writing no fewer than seven (7) days before the next Billing Date. During a pause, monthly fees and all Club Facility access are fully suspended. Credits do not accumulate during a pause.
6.4 Termination by the Club: The Club reserves the right to terminate any membership immediately, without prior notice and without obligation to provide a refund, for violations of this Agreement, failure to pay, abusive conduct, misrepresentation, or any conduct deemed by Management to be incompatible with Club membership.
Section 7 — Club Rights, Modifications, and Operations
7.1 Right to Modify: The Club reserves the absolute right to add, remove, modify, restrict, suspend, or discontinue any amenity, service, facility, benefit, program, event, or operating hour at any time, with or without notice and without any obligation to Members. No modification will constitute a breach of this Agreement or entitle any Member to a refund.
7.2 Right to Cancel Reservations: THE CLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, RESCHEDULE, OR MODIFY ANY RESERVATION, INCLUDING DRIVING RANGE BOOKINGS, EVENT SPACE RESERVATIONS, AND OVERNIGHT STAY BOOKINGS, AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON. The Club's sole obligation upon cancellation of a reservation is to make reasonable efforts to offer an alternative time slot where feasible; no monetary compensation, credit, or refund will be issued.
7.3 Force Majeure: Membership fees will not be suspended, credited, or refunded due to any temporary closure or Force Majeure Event.
Section 8 — Disclaimers of Warranties
THE CLUB EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE, OR SECURITY. ALL CLUB FACILITIES, SERVICES, BENEFITS, AND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Any references to planned future amenities—including the 18-hole golf course (estimated Summer 2027) and lodging (estimated July 2026)—are forward-looking statements subject to substantial uncertainty and shall not be construed as binding commitments.
Section 9 — Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE CLUB, ITS OWNERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE TO ANY MEMBER FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB, OR USE OR INABILITY TO USE CLUB FACILITIES.
9.2 Cap on Damages: THE CLUB'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO ANY MEMBER FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY THAT MEMBER IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
9.3 Personal Injury: Members, Household Members, and guests use all Club Facilities AT THEIR OWN RISK. The Club shall not be liable for any personal injury, bodily harm, death, or property damage arising from use of Club Facilities, except to the extent caused directly by the Club's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Section 10 — Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Member agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Apple Mountain Country Club & Resort, LLC, its owners, managers, employees, agents, and insurers from and against any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) the Member's or any Household Member's or guest's use of Club Facilities; (b) any breach of this Agreement or any Club Rule; (c) any act or omission of the Member or any guest on Club premises; or (d) any misrepresentation by the Member in connection with this Agreement.
Section 11 — Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Governing Law
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.
11.1 Mandatory Binding Arbitration: Any and all disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Warren County, New Jersey.
11.2 Class Action Waiver: THE MEMBER AND THE CLUB EACH EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING ANY DISPUTE AS A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION.
11.3 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. OUT-OF-STATE MEMBERS IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO OBJECT TO SUCH JURISDICTION OR VENUE AND AGREE THAT NEW JERSEY LAW AND NEW JERSEY COURTS GOVERN ALL DISPUTES.
11.4 Time Limit: ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION OR FILED IN COURT NO LATER THAN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE THE MEMBER KNEW OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE FACTS GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11.6 No Jury Trial: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE CLUB.
Section 12 — Release, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver
12.1 Assumption of Risk: Member acknowledges that use of Club Facilities—including driving range equipment, golf carts, putting greens, mini golf, and physical exercise areas—involves inherent risks of physical injury, including serious bodily harm or death. Member voluntarily and knowingly assumes all such inherent risks.
12.2 Release of Claims: In consideration of being granted access to Club Facilities, Member hereby releases, waives, and forever discharges the Club, its owners, managers, employees, agents, and insurers from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, and liabilities of any kind, whether known or unknown, arising from Member's use of Club Facilities.
Section 13 — Privacy, Data, and Communications
13.1 Data Collection: By enrolling, the Member consents to the Club's collection, use, and storage of personal information including name, contact information, payment information, date of birth, household member information, and usage data necessary to administer membership and Club operations.
13.2 Electronic Communications: By providing an email address, Member consents to receive membership-related electronic communications including billing notices, renewal reminders, policy updates, event announcements, and promotional information. Member may opt out of promotional emails at any time but cannot opt out of billing and administrative notices.
13.3 Photography and Likeness: By accessing Club Facilities, the Member and all Household Members and guests consent to the Club's use of any photographs or recordings that may incidentally include their image for promotional or operational purposes. Members who wish to be excluded from identifiable photographs must notify Management in writing.
Section 14 — General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to Club membership and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, or understandings of any kind, whether oral or written, including all marketing materials, sales presentations, social media communications, and verbal statements made by any Club representative.
14.2 Amendments: The Club reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time. Amendments to material terms will be provided by email or posted notice no fewer than thirty (30) days before taking effect. Continued use of Club Facilities after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.
14.3 Non-Transferability: Membership and all associated benefits are personal and non-transferable. No Member may sell, assign, gift, sublicense, lend, or otherwise transfer their membership or any associated benefit, credit, or right to any other person. Any attempted transfer is void.
14.6 Force Majeure: The Club shall not be in breach of this Agreement and shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, utility failures, civil unrest, or other events outside Management's reasonable control.
14.10 Independent Legal Advice: The Club strongly encourages prospective Members to review this Agreement with independent legal counsel before signing. Enrollment constitutes acknowledgment that the Member has had the opportunity to seek legal counsel and has either done so or voluntarily chosen not to.
Section 15 — Acknowledgment and Signature
By signing below (or by submitting an electronic membership application, making any membership payment, or accessing Club Facilities), the Member acknowledges that they have:
- Read this entire Membership Agreement, including all sections, terms, limitations, waivers, and disclaimers;
- Had the opportunity to seek independent legal counsel and ask questions;
- Agreed to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement on behalf of themselves and all Household Members;
- Understood that certain benefits described herein are subject to availability and are not guaranteed;
- Agreed to the binding arbitration provision, class action waiver, and limitation on the time to bring claims; and
- Understood that all fees paid are non-refundable.
Apple Mountain Country Club & Resort, LLC · Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey · membership@applemountaincc.com
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