B.D.O.C Members Club Rules

Definitions: BDOC Members Club is the "trading" name of B.D.O.C. Ltd. In these rules, "club" means B.D.O.C. Ltd., and the powers conferred on the Club therein are expressly conferred on the directors of B.D.O.C. Ltd.

1. Conduct on club premises is governed by the Rules set out below. All members must sign these Rules and agree to be bound by them. Any full member who breaks any of the club rules or whose conduct is considered prejudicial to the good order and running of the club may have their membership terminated subject to having had a verbal followed by a written warning from the directors. If desired a member may appeal their case to the general membership

2. Membership: Membership is provisional for 12 months from the date of acceptance, and the Club may terminate membership at any time within this period without being required to furnish reasons. At the end of the provisional period, the Club will grant full membership unless there are reasons to the contrary. Members' children who wish to continue membership on reaching the age of 18 years must apply for membership in their own right at a reduced fee, and must apply for their own independent membership at full fee after reaching the age of 21 years. Member's children over the age of 18 have no right of access to the club unless they themselves are members.

3. Fees: All current members as set by the Club must be paid in full or be arranged as an accepted Standing Order at the member's own Bank/Building Society by 1st April in the current year, membership lapses if the fees are not paid on time. All S.O. payments to be honoured on a regular basis as arranged at the start of each season and to be completed by the end of the month of December in the current year. Any S.O. defaulted on without written explanation given and accepted by the Directors, the member and their family will have their membership terminated immediately within 5 weeks of the default.
The Club will set day visit fees for friends and family members; day visits must be notified and approved by the directors in advance.

4. Conduct: The following guidelines outline an attitude that is binding on members to promote the safety and enjoyment of our club.
The principles to be followed for the harmony of the caravan site and the club in general are:
- Respect for the views of others; Respect yourself; Respect naturism; Respect the environment.
- Keep a quiet club - keep radios etc. turned down low - no loud sounds but quietness after 10.30 p.m. - except for special club events in the marquee.
- Games must not infringe on other member's space. Do nothing to impair the enjoyment of others.
- Parents or guardians must be responsible for their children, respect the privacy of other and not play around other pitches without approval.
- All banks must be respected and shortcuts avoided; everyone must keep to recognized paths.
- Children and young adults can feel embarrassed at times on a naturist site and leniency regarding dress is accepted, however it should be stressed that the pool is 100% naturist at all times. When young family members reach 18+ they should decide whether to become adult members in their own right, of our club, and accept the rules of the club.

5. Hygiene: Towels or clothing must be placed on club-owned chairs before sitting while unclothed.

6. Body jewellery: Genital body jewellery can be offensive and must not be worn on club premises.

7. Photography: Cameras, including Video Cameras, may not be used on club premises without the permission of the Club. Taking pictures using a video mobile phone is not acceptable at BDOC. Photos may be taken at specified club functions. No photographs may be published in any form without authorisation from the Publicity Officer who will maintain a list of permissions. Members abusing this rule will be asked to remove the equipment from site.

8. Swimming pool: Children are allowed in pools only when directly supervised by a parent. For safety reasons, no member should use the pool while alone.

9. Club site maintenance: It is the duty of all members to protect the property of the club, including trees, shrubs, plants and wildlife. Members may not prune or cut down bushes or trees, undertake groundwork alterations or any work on services (gas, electricity, oil, water and heating) except with the prior and express approval of the Club.

10. Car parking: Because space is limited, only one car or other vehicle is allowed per family unit or per caravan. Members with more than one vehicle may have to park excess vehicles outside the club site. All vehicles (including motor homes, caravans, car, trailers, vans etc.) must be fully insured by the owner and comply with national legislation while on site, as the club is not to be held liable for any claim however caused.

11. Pets: Dogs are allowed but must be notified to the club. Dogs must be kept under control at all times and must be exercised off site; any accidents must be cleaned immediately to the satisfaction of others. Dogs not behaving themselves will be banned from the club.
All pets need to be happy and contented while on site and care must be given to their general welfare and needs, making certain your pet does not cause a nuisance to other members.

12. Clubhouse:
- The clubhouse is to be vacated at 12.30 p.m. every night except for Club function nights when entertainment will end at 1.00 a.m. Unless previously notified any music to be turned down at 12.30 p.m. All members when using the marquee should have consideration, particularly with respect to noise, of those with caravans nearby.
- The Clubhouse is a no smoking area for official Club functions.

13. Club Security: The Club Gate code is only for Club members and Holiday makers. It should not be given to anybody working on site without the approval of the directors.

14. Disclaimer: The club accepts no responsibility for any personal property of members or visitors.

14. Caravan pitches:

C1. Caravan pitches are allocated for rental for a period of 12 months from 1st April to 31st March, and are renewable if desired. Only club members and their children who are either under 18 years or full members are included in the agreement. Members may not allow others to use their caravans or pitches without the prior express agreement of the club; children of members who are not full members of the club in their own right may use their caravans or pitches only when accompanied by their parents.

C2. Each pitch comprises the area delimited by boundaries set by the club. Members must ensure that their caravan and car remain always within their boundaries and ensure the regulation distance between caravans on adjacent pitches, as instructed by the Club. Members may not alter the boundaries or markings of a pitch. Only one caravan is allowed per pitch. No structures may be erected without the prior and express permission; the Club may order the removal of structures erected without this permission.

C3. The size of caravans accepted on the site may be restricted as advised in each case by the Club. Members with an existing caravan who change to a caravan of larger size must obtain the prior and express permission of the Club; this permission will not be withheld without good reason.

C4. Members whose occupancy of a pitch lapses due to non-payment of fees or for any other reason must remove their caravan from the site no later than 31st March of the current year, or as otherwise directed by the Club. By signing these rules, members expressly authorise the Club to remove the caravans of members whose occupancy lapses but who do not remove their caravans in good time. In this case the cost of removal will be borne by the member in question through the club selling the caravan if possible.

C5. Members must use their caravan on a regular basis, otherwise tenancy of the pitch will be terminated.

C6. On relinquishing a site, there is no right for the member to sell the caravan in situ. All rubbish and unwanted goods must be cleared from the site. If the slabs are removed, the pitch must be made good.

C7. The maximum size for gas bottles is 15 kg, with not more than four bottles allowed per pitch.

C8. To comply with regulations, the club site will be closed from 2nd January to 2nd February each year. All awnings are to be made secure, especially during this period; visits to check caravans for security reasons are permitted, but must be cleared with the directors in advance. Members must not use or stay in their caravans during this period.