Legal Agreement: Terms of Service

Membership Agreement

This Membership Agreement (the “Agreement”) between Grandin CoLab, LLC and you: registered Member governs your membership at the coworking space located within the building at 1327 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24015 (the “Premises”).

1. Parties to the Agreement. The term “You” refers to the individual or entity registered via Proximity and includes all employees, contractors, invitees, or guests of the individual or entity. “CoLab” refers to Grandin CoLab, LLC, its employees, and its affiliate companies. You and CoLab are the “Parties” to the Agreement.

2. Term. The length or “Term” of the Agreement shall be month-to-month beginning upon the day of registration and automatically renewing on the same day of each subsequent month (the “Renewal Date”) until terminated according to Section 6.

3. Nature of the Agreement. The Parties agree that this Membership Agreement is the commercial equivalent of a contract for services and does not constitute tenancy nor a landlord and tenant relationship. 

4. Benefits of Membership. The Agreement provides for the benefits of membership as described by the published CoLab Member Benefits (the “Benefits”), commensurate with the Membership Level you have selected. You understand that the Benefits may change from time to time, and the use of the Premises and Benefits are not exclusive unless CoLab has specified otherwise in writing. Benefits are provided in a shared coworking community.

  • Number of Members permitted by this Agreement: commensurate with Membership Level

Reservable room time is included at no additional charge as follows (per month):

  • Conference Room: commensurate with Membership Level
  • Huddle Room: commensurate with Membership Level
  • Recording Room (Podcast Studio): commensurate with Membership Level 

5. Payments and Fees. In exchange for the Benefits provided herein, you agree to pay a monthly membership fee, reflected in the online member portal, on or before the due date. Late fees of 10% will be charged for any balance not paid on or before the due date. Failure to promptly pay membership and late fees will result in termination of the Agreement. Payments are accepted only through the online payment service that CoLab specifies. 

6. Termination. You may, for any reason, terminate the Agreement on the day prior to the next Renewal Date, unless stated otherwise in a separate contract between the Parties. CoLab may terminate the Agreement by providing advance written notice to the other party at least 30 days prior to the next Renewal Date. CoLab may, however, terminate the Agreement immediately upon its determination that you have violated the Agreement or the Rules and Regulations in a manner which may affect the health, safety, or privacy of another. 

7. Rules and Regulations. You agree to abide by CoLab’s published Rules and Regulations (“Community Rules”). CoLab reserves the right to change the published Community Rules so long as the changes do not affect the material terms and conditions of the Agreement, and so long as the changes are posted and applied to all members.

8. Liability. Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by either Party’s negligence, either party’s liability in contract, tort, or otherwise arising in connection with the Agreement shall be limited to fees paid by you to CoLab. Unless otherwise provided for at law, neither Party shall be liable to the other in contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise for any loss, damage, costs, or expenses incurred or suffered by the other party of an indirect or consequential nature including economic loss, data loss, loss of goodwill, or other loss of business or profits.

9. Insurance. CoLab does not insure your personal property and is not responsible for any loss of your personal property for any reason. You are responsible for determining your own insurance needs and for securing adequate insurance coverage at your expense.

10. Indemnity. You agree to defend and indemnify CoLab and hold CoLab harmless against any and all claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees, that may arise from your use or misuse of the premises or the Benefits, your breach of the Agreement, your conduct, your actions, or your inactions. 

11. Waiver. CoLab provides the Benefits “As Is” with all faults, and disclaims all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, or statutory, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising from your use of the Benefits and the Premises remains with you and you waive all rights of recovery for any loss related thereto.

12. Non-Discrimination. CoLab welcomes community participation by all and will not tolerate any discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal rules and regulations.

13. Internet Policy. CoLab makes no representation whatsoever as to the security of the internet service it provides, and you have no expectation of privacy with regards to the internet service it provides. You are solely responsible for protecting your own data, devices, and information. While using the internet service you agree not to receive or transmit any material that may be deemed obscene, pornographic, illegal, or threatening to others.

14. No Agency. No agency, partnership, or joint venture is created between the Parties as a result of the Agreement. Neither Party has any authority to bind the other to third parties.

15. Notice. Written notice provided by you to CoLab shall be addressed to: Grandin CoLab, LLC, 611 South Jefferson Street, Suite 9, Roanoke, VA 24011. Written notice from CoLab to you shall be addressed to you at the Premises, or to such other address you may specify under the manner listed in the preceding sentence.

16. Miscellaneous.  

    1. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and replaces any prior agreements pertaining to the same matter.
    2. The headings listed in the Agreement are for the sake of convenience only and shall in no way affect the meaning of the terms and conditions contained herein.
    3. In any action for relief, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in bringing such action.
    4. All matters concerning the Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
    5. You may not assign, sell, or otherwise transfer your rights and responsibilities under the Agreement to another party.
    6. If any portion of the Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions shall continue in full force and effect.

Agreed upon and executed by:

Member Signature: Notated by Terms of Use Acceptance

CoLab Signature: Ronald Sieber - Senior Community Manager

Community Rules and Member Benefits are posted around the space and available by email if requested.