Iroquois Municipal Campground

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Definitions : In this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Agreement” means this Iroquois Campground Agreement and includes these terms and conditions and the Rules; “Trailer/Tent” means the camping shelter together with any and all personal property of every nature, kind and description located in or upon the Trailer/Tent or located in the proximity of the Trailer/Tent and owned by or in lawful possession of the Camper or any Guest; “Camper” means the person(s) executing this Agreement above and for the purposes of sections 3 through 8, including a Guest; “Guest” means any person who the Camper has for any reason permitted, directly or indirectly, to enter the assigned campsite or to be in the vicinity of the Trailer/Tent; “Campground” means the Iroquois Municipal Campground and the related grounds, buildings, facilities; “Camping Season Start Date” means the Campground opens for business on Thursday May 14th, 2026, at 9:00am; “Camping Season End Date” means all Campers, Guests and Trailers/Tents must be removed from the Campground by Tuesday October 13th, 2026, at 4:00pm; “Camping Term” means the period from and including the Camping Season Start Date to and including the earlier of the Camping Season End Date or the date on which this Agreement is terminated in accordance with section 12 below; “Move in Weekend” means move in weekend will be Thursday May 14, Friday May 15, and Saturday May 16. No exceptions can be made to this schedule for an earlier move in date. There will be staff on site during these three days to assist campers with the move in. “Municipality” means the Corporation of the Municipality of South Dundas; “Rules” means the rules which may be applicable to the use and operation of the Iroquois Municipal Campground as modified from time to time; “Season” means the time in which the campground is open for Campers. In 2026, these dates will be Thursday May 14th until Tuesday October 13th; and “Site” means the area the Camper has been assigned at the Iroquois Municipal Campground. Only one Trailer/Tent is permitted per site. 2. Effective Date Notwithstanding the Camping Season Start Date, the Camper will not take possession of the site unless and until this agreement: (a) is signed by the authorized representatives of the Camper AND the Municipal Staff; (b) the Camper has paid the fees in full as set out above; (c) the Camper has paid all outstanding fees owed to the Campground under any ON OR AFTER agreements; and (d) the Camper has provided all information to the satisfaction of the Campground and the Municipality. 3. Provision of Site: Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Campground shall provide to the Camper, the Site for the Camping Term. 4. No Business Activities: The Site and the Campground are to be used for the Campers recreational purposes only. Neither the Camper nor a Guest may use the Trailer/Tent, Site, Campground, or use the names or images of the Trailer/Tent, Site or Campground directly or indirectly, for business purposes, whether revenue generating or not, without the prior written approval of the Municipality. 5. Compliance with Law: The Camper shall comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws at all times and agrees that the Trailer/Tent is, and will remain during the Camping Term, in good operating and cosmetic condition. 6. Rules and Regulations: The Camper acknowledges that they have been given a copy of the Terms and Conditions and the Campground Rules. A breach of any provision in these, by a Camper or Guest, shall be a breach of this Agreement by the Camper resulting in possible termination (section 11). 7. Guests: Guests are subject to the provisions of this Agreement. The Camper acknowledges that the Camper is, without limitation, fully responsible for the actions of a Camper’s Guest. 8. Behaviour: The Camper shall not, and shall not permit Guests to, engage in any unlawful or improper conduct towards Campground employees, other Campers, Guests, or any other person at the Campground. Aggressive behavior, harassment, or any form of verbal or physical abuse towards Municipal Staff will NOT be tolerated. Any violation of this term will result in the immediate termination of the Iroquois Camping Agreement and the Camper will be told to vacate the premise. 9. Camper Risk Limitation of Liability: The Site, services, any equipment and other facilities are used entirely at the risk of the Camper or Guest. The Indemnified Parties shall not be liable for the care or protection either of the Trailer or of the Camper or a Guest, or for any loss, theft, damage or injury (including death) to the person or property of the Camper, a Guest, or a Trailer howsoever caused. 10 Indemnity : The Camper hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the Municipality, its managers, directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors (“Indemnified Parties”), from and against any liability, loss, damages, costs and expenses (including legal fees), causes of action, actions, claims demands, lawsuits or other proceedings by whomever made, sustained or brought, including for third party bodily injury (including death), personal injury and property damage, in any way based upon, occasioned by or attributable to anything done or omitted to be done by the Camper or a Guest in connection with the use of the Site, the Campground, equipment or other facilities used by the Camper or a Guest. 11. Termination: No refund of the fees paid by a transient or seasonal Camper will be made in the event of an early termination by the Camper. If the Camper cancels their site, they will forfeit 100% of the total original camping fees. Only medical emergencies, hospitalization or death will be considered when requesting refunds. If the Camper wishes a refund due to the aforementioned circumstances, the Camper must contact the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities. No refund of the fees paid by the Camper will be made in the event of an early termination by the Municipality due to breach of this Agreement or any of the Terms and Conditions or Rules. The Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities or his/her designate has the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, in its sole and absolute discretion on seven (7) days notice to the Camper. 12. Expiration and Obligation to Vacate Site: This Agreement will expire on the above Camping End Date. The Camper will ensure that the Trailer/Tent is removed from the Site on or before the Camping End Date. The Camper agrees that the Municipality may remove the Trailer from the Site the day of the Camping End Date if the Camper has failed to remove the Trailer. All costs incurred by the Municipality shall be paid by the Camper prior to the release of the Trailer. 13. General : This Agreement is for the provision of a site and related services only. No failure by either party to exercise any right under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any provision of the Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Municipality and the Camper with respect to the provision of the Site and supersedes all other prior agreements, communications and understandings, both written and oral. This Agreement may not be amended or modified unless in writing and signed by both parties. The Agreement shall ensure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their successors, executors, administrators and permitted assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. 14. Insurance: The Camper shall have and maintain for the Camping Term such insurance as a prudent camper would have to cover the Trailer, Vehicles, Guests and the Municipality and in any event at the minimum level required by the Rules. CAMPGROUND RULES - For transient campers, check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 2:00 p.m.. - For your safety and comfort, please respect all posted signs and warnings. - Campground speed limit: 5KPH - No dogs off leash at any time, regardless of breed, age, size of dog. All dog owners are required to clean up after their dogs’ waste and must dispose of the waste in a garbage in a tied bag. - Campfires are allowed in locations as approved by Campground Staff. Some sites may not be eligible for campfires for the safety of all camper’s property. - Campers are to only utilize their assigned site; the use of an additional site requires a separate site agreement and purchase. Campers must ensure that they do not encroach in any way on any adjacent sites or roadways. - Site size and locations are at the sole discretion of Campground Staff. - For-sale signs are not permitted on Campground property. - Respect your fellow Campers. Special event parties and loud music/boisterous activity are not permitted. - Campers must only use the electrical plugs and water assigned to their site. - Power cords must be equal to amperage. - All furniture and decor used on site must be in good repair. - Portable bars are not permitted on Campground property. - Only canvas top gazebos are permitted on Campground property. - All areas of your site must be kept clear and properly maintained. - Only one vehicle is permitted to be parked on a site at one time, additional vehicles must utilize the public parking lot. - The personal use of Municipal tools and equipment is strictly prohibited. - Drinking of alcohol must be confined to registered sites only. Drinking, or the possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in any other park area is prohibited. - The Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, or designate, reserves the right to have any item deemed unkempt or unsightly removed from the campground property. - The Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, or designate, reserves the right to remove any camper or guest who is disrespectful to staff, other campers and guests, municipal property or the rules set out by the Iroquois Municipal Campground. Failure to comply with these rules will result in a one-time written warning. A second offence will result in immediate dismissal from the campground.