Gemini Membership

The Gemini Membership program is a fee-based membership program (the “Program”) offered by Gemini.(“Gemini”, “us”, “our”, or “we”) to its customers at participating stores in Canada and online at geminibridal.ca

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us here.

These Terms and Conditions were last updated on December 17, 2021.

 

AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions form a binding agreement between you and Gemini. You agree to the most updated version of the Terms and Conditions each time you access the Program, including upon any renewal of your Gemini Membership (as defined below). You also agree to Gemini’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms and Conditions.

 

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE PROGRAM.

 

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

The Program is open to all customers, who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence. Gemini reserves the right to request proof of age at any time.

 

A Membership is only available to individuals and is not available to legal entities such as corporations, businesses, charities, partnerships, enterprises, schools or anyone other than an individual, unless advance written approval is provided by Gemini, in its sole discretion.

 

Gemini reserves the right to refuse issuance of a Membership Account to any person who does not meet the eligibility requirements or does not follow the prescribed application procedures set out below.

 

APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM TERM

In order to apply for the Program, an individual that satisfies the eligibility requirements can sign up at geminibridal.ca (when available). An individual applies by providing their first name, last name, and valid email address, and assuming acceptance into the Program, paying the Membership Fee set out below. During the application process, you may also be asked to provide optional information, such as preferred language or telephone number.

 

The payment of the applicable Membership Fee, and the acceptance of your application by Gemini will entitle each Member to a twelve (12) consecutive month (a “Term”) membership. At the end of the Term, Members may elect to continue their Membership for an additional Term at the then-current Membership Fee.

You will be provided with a Member number (“Gemini Member Number”), and/or a physical card (currently unavailable) and/or virtual card.

Membership benefits apply only to the individual Account holder. Members cannot share their Member Number, Card and/or Account information with anyone else. Member Numbers are non-transferable. Account information should be protected and kept secure, including but not limited to, any Account password.

At any time, throughout the Term, including when making an Eligible Purchase (as defined below), Members must present their Membership Card Number, and may be asked to show a government issued photo for identification.

 

Member must notify Gemini immediately if your Membership Card is lost or stolen. Notify our Customer Service Centre to ensure a replacement card and Account is properly issued to the correct Member. Upon verification of proper identification, a new Account and Membership Card will be provided to the Member.

Gemini assumes no liability or responsibility for rewards and/or benefits redeemed by any person(s) prior to your notifying our Customer Service Centre that the Membership Card is lost or stolen. Any rewards or benefits redeemed prior to notification shall be at the Member’s risk.

You must promptly advise us of any changes to personal information including name, address, and email address, either by emailing service@geminibridal.ca or by visiting www.geminibridal.ca. Gemini will not be liable for misdirected email or mail communications, including any notices under these Terms and Conditions or any consequences where your personal information is inaccurate or no longer valid. If we believe that some of our records are inaccurate, we may contact you to verify our records.

 

MEMBERSHIP FEES

The membership fee will be the amount prescribed by Gemini at the time the application is processed or at the time of any renewal (the “Membership Fee”). We may change the Membership Fee from time to time, however, any such changes will only apply to new applicants following the change or to Members at their next renewal. Unless otherwise indicated, the Membership Fee is in Canadian Dollars and does not include taxes. Taxes may vary depending on your province or territory of residence.

 

Membership Fees are non-refundable.

 

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Immediately receive 15% off on member’s first eligible purchase

The Program allows Members to:

Receive a 10% discount on the final pre-tax price, net of discounts, on Eligible Purchases made in-store, and online. Member Discount is subject to certain exclusions from time to time. See Section 6 below for further details.

Access to exclusive promotions

A valid Membership Card must be used at time of purchase to: (a) receive the Discount(s), and (b) receive other benefits.

PROGRAM EXCLUSIONS

Due to some statutory requirements and vendor agreements, certain products and services may be excluded from the Membership Discounts. See each offer for details (e.g. everyday discounts, promotions, seasonal sales, etc.). Unless explicitly stated, the Membership Discount does not apply in conjunction with any coupons, offers or with any corporate or prearranged group discounts such as employee, educator, corporate, institutional, and volume discounts.

 

There are several ways to use the Gemini Membership:

In-Store at Checkout or Online Checkout: The Member’s personal Membership Card must be presented to the cashier before an Eligible Purchase (as defined under Section 5 above) transaction is completed.

Online: The Member is responsible for adding their Member Number to any Eligible Purchase transaction made online.

In-store at Checkout, Online Checkout: In accordance with Federal and Provincial tax legislation, GST, PST, HST and any other applicable taxes are calculated and payable by the Member on the full amount of the purchase price of the item during a Transaction.

PRIVACY

We respect the privacy of your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy for how we collect, use, disclose and manage your personal information.

EXPIRY/SUSPENSION/TERMINATION OF A MEMBERSHIP

The Membership Card is not a credit card and is the property of Gemini. It may be revoked at any time by Gemini in the event of a breach of these Terms and Conditions by a Member, misuse or abuse of the Program by a Member, fraud, and/or any other actions deemed by Gemini, at Gemini’s sole discretion.

Any unauthorized reproduction of the Membership Card may lead to legal prosecution and forfeiture of all privileges that come with the card, as well as termination of the membership.

 

Gemini reserves the right to restrict redemption or put a “hold” on the Membership Account if Gemini has reasonable belief that fraud has occurred or in the event of a breach or suspected breach of these Terms and Conditions.

 

PROGRAM CHANGES

Gemini may restrict, suspend, or modify the Membership Program, at its sole discretion. Any material changes to these terms and conditions will be posted online at www.geminibridal.ca and may also be emailed directly to Members and/or made available at the Participating Stores.

 

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATION, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS

YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE PROGRAM AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED BY GEMINI ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND (OTHER THAN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS), WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR ARISING BY STATUTE, USAGE, TRADE, CUSTOM OR OTHERWISE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, GEMINI EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF OR RELATING TO ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, ACCESSIBILITY, TITLE, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, DURABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

GEMINI WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH, OR RELATING TO THE PROGRAM OR THE USE OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, USE, REPUTATION OR GOODWILL UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LAW OR EQUITY), REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OR WRONGDOING (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND FUNDAMENTAL BREACH) BY GEMINI OR ANY PERSON FOR WHOM GEMINI IS RESPONSIBLE, AND EVEN IF GEMINI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE BEING INCURRED.

MEMBERS ARE ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THEIR MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT SECURE.

 

THE LAWS OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS, INCLUDING QUEBEC'S CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THIS SECTION MIGHT NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

 

ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTION WAIVERS, NO JURY TRIAL

Binding Arbitration >>

You agree that the sole and exclusive forum and remedy for any and all disputes and claims that cannot be resolved informally and that relate in any way to or arise out of the Program, shall be final and binding arbitration, except to the extent that you have in any manner infringed upon or violated or threatened to infringe upon or violate any intellectual property right of Gemini, its affiliates or any third party, or any privacy or publicity rights, in which case you acknowledge that arbitration is not an adequate remedy at law and that injunctive or other appropriate relief may be sought by Gemini, its affiliates or applicable third parties.

 

No Class Actions >>

You agree that you will bring any claim against us in your individual capacity and not as part of a class arbitration, class proceeding or representative action.

 

No Jury Trial >>

If for any reason a claim or proceeding in a court is permitted, you waive any right to a jury trial.

 

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions and all related matters are governed solely by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply. Subject to Section 14, any dispute between you and Gemini arising out of or relating these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved before the Courts of Alberta, sitting in the City of Edmonton.

 

GENERAL

Our failure to exercise any of our rights, powers or remedies in these Terms and Conditions or at law, or any delay in doing so, does not constitute a waiver of those rights, powers or remedies. The single or partial exercise of a right, power or remedy does not prevent its subsequent exercise or the exercise of any right, power or remedy. Words in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires, and the word “including” means “including but not limited to”.

Each of the provisions contained in these Terms and Conditions is distinct and severable and a declaration in on validity or unenforceability of any such provisions or part thereof by a court of competent jurisdiction, will not affect the validity or enforceability of any such other provisions of these Terms and Conditions.

 

HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the Program, please go online at www.geminibridal.ca or contact us at service@geminibridal.ca