1. The Rules of the Club concerning Membership and use of the Club’s facilities are fully set out in the Club’s Articles of Association, Bye-laws and this Members' Facilities Directory. Copies of which such Rules are available on the Club’s official website. The making, alteration and amendment of any Bye-laws and facility guidelines shall be effected by displaying a notice on the Club’s Notice Boards.
2. Members, Supplementary Cardholders and their guests must observe the Laws of Hong Kong (including but not limited to any public health, gaming and gambling, and national safety laws and regulations) and all the Rules of the Club at all times while they are within the premises of the Club. Betting activities may only be conducted through channels authorised by the Club.
3. Members and Supplementary Cardholders must present their Membership Cards upon entering any Members’ Facilities, or when attending Members’ programmes or events.
4. Members and Supplementary Cardholders should not leave their guests (including immediate family members without supplementary cards) or children under the age of 12 unaccompanied at any Members' Facilities and they are responsible for the conduct of their guests.
5. Members shall ensure that when using any facility, Supplementary Cardholders and their guests must observe the users’ etiquette for such facility as set out in the Directory and other conditions or points to note as posted in the relevant facility.
6. All Members’ Facilities have specific restrictions on guest access to the facilities, especially during the months of July and August, as well as on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
7. All electronic communication devices including mobile phones must be set to silent or vibration mode at all times in any Members' Facilities and must not emit any sound or noise. No voice calls or recording of voice messages is allowed, except in a Chalet, private room or function room reserved for the exclusive use of the particular Member and his guests, and in changing rooms, washrooms, LEVADE, in car parks and any area that is outside the interior of a restaurant, bar, leisure or other facilities, provided a low volume must be maintained, causing no disturbance and respecting the relaxation and enjoyment of other users of the Facility.
8. Photos, videos or recordings may be taken at Members’ Facilities, except any washroom, changing room, sauna and steam room, massage room, gyms, and swimming pool. Such photos, videos or recordings may only be used for personal and private purposes. No person may conduct any live broadcast or live streaming within any Members’ Facilities unless otherwise permitted by the Club.
9. The photos or recordings taken shall not be used for any commercial purposes, or be passed onto any third party for such purposes. Unless with the prior written approval of the Club, no commercial shooting, use of professional cameras or recording equipment, or use of covert cameras or other similar filming or recording device is allowed.
10. No photographs, videos or audio recordings of other persons may be taken on the Club’s premises without their consent. Photography or filming shall not cause any nuisance to or infringe the privacy of other persons.
11. The Club reserves the right to refuse entry of Members, Supplementary Cardholders or their guests who have not met the dress code of specific Members’ Facilities. Please take note and observe the dress code of respective restaurants, bars, leisure or other facilities.
12. No self-brought food and beverages are allowed at any Members’ Facilities without prior approval from the Club.
13. Members, Supplementary Cardholders and their guests should maintain courtesy towards other users and Club staff, take care of the facilities and properties, and respect others’ equal right to enjoy the facilities.
14. Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is not permitted except in the designated smoking areas.
15. No pets are allowed on any of the premises except dogs at Stables Café in Happy Valley New Clubhouse and at the Members' Garden and Bicycle Trails in Beas River Country Club (subject to the terms and conditions of use as prescribed by the Club).
16. Guide dogs for the visually impaired are allowed on the premises of the Club, provided that prior notification of the intended visit is given to the Club so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
17. Except with the prior written approval of the Club, no Member or Supplementary Cardholder shall conduct any commercial, political, religious or fundraising activity on the premises of the Club.
18. No fees shall be charged by a Member or a Supplementary Cardholder for admission to any function held on any premises of the Club. Commercial promotion or publicity of a private function is prohibited.
19. Members, Supplementary Cardholders and their guests entering the premises of the Club, using any facility of the Club or participating in any activity organised by the Club do so at their own risk. The Club does not accept any liability or responsibility for any death or bodily injury howsoever sustained by any Member, Supplementary Cardholders or their guests, unless and to the extent it is established that such death or injury is caused by the negligence of the Club or its staff.
20. Any property brought onto the premises of the Club by Members, Supplementary Cardholders or their guests shall remain at all times at the entire risk of the individual. The Club shall be under no liability or responsibility for any loss, injury or damage, howsoever caused, to such property, notwithstanding that such property shall have been entrusted to any Club’s staff or placed in any locker provided by the Club.
21. Members shall be responsible for any loss or damage caused by them, their Supplementary Cardholders or their guests to any facility or property of the Club or to the property of any third party, as well as any death or personal injury caused by them, their Supplementary Cardholders or their guests to other individuals in the premises of the Club. In case of any loss or damage to the facilities or property of the Club, the Club shall be entitled to charge such costs of replacement or repair to the account of the Member.
22. Members shall indemnify the Club against all liability for or in respect of any injury to or death of any person or any loss of or damage to property arising out of or in connection with any acts or omissions of the Member or their Supplementary Cardholders or their guests.
23. The Club is a public body under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and has in place a clear policy on acceptance of advantages by Club staff. Offering or giving of advantages such as tips, rewards, gifts, favours, loans, fees, or commissions to Club staff is strictly prohibited except in the following circumstances:
    • A voluntary contribution to a yearly Gratuity Fund around the time of the Chinese New Year which will be distributed to designated Membership Catering and Service staff;
    • Giving of lai sees or red packets to Club staff is subject to the relevant departmental policy. In this regard, all Club staff working at Clubhouses and Racecourses are permitted to accept and keep lai see valued at HKD/RMD 500 or below given by each Member or guest per occasion within the first 15 days of Chinese New Year. Any excess amount is required to be surrendered in accordance with the relevant departmental policy;
    • Giving of gratuities to certain racing staff and apprentice jockeys in accordance with the provisions in the Owners' Handbook and the Rules of Racing.

    Offering or giving any advantage to Club staff, other than in circumstances as set out above or otherwise with prior approval of the Club, may constitute a criminal offence. Members who offered or gave advantages to Club staff in contravention Club policy may also be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

24. Members or Supplementary Cardholders who have grounds for complaint against other user of a facility or Club staff or who wish to suggest improvements shall refer the matter in writing to the Manager to the relevant facility. Direct confrontation with other users should be avoided and no person shall reprimand Club staff.
25. Members and other users of Club facilities are expected to maintain proper decorum and respect. In no circumstances should any person subject another user of the facility or Club staff to abuse or otherwise behave in a manner that is abusive, intimidating, offensive or inappropriate.
26. Club staff are instructed to report infringement of any Rules of the Club to the relevant Facility Manager. The Facility Manager or his delegate shall have the power to request any person to leave the relevant Facility if his conduct in the opinion of the Manager or his delegate causes disturbance to other users of the Facility.
27. Complaints or reports of infringement of the Rules of the Club and misbehaviours will be forwarded to the relevant Facility Manager.
28. A Member who is alleged to be in breach of the Rules of the Club or have committed misconduct may be served with a notice under Article 37 of the Club’s Articles of Association requesting him to provide written explanation within a specified time. Upon considering the Member's written representations, the case may be referred to a Conduct Review Panel or a Disciplinary Committee for disciplinary action under the Articles of Association and the Members’ Disciplinary Bye-laws.
29. If any Supplementary Cardholder or other permitted user is in violation of the Rules of the Club, his right to use Members' Facilities may be suspended or revoked.
30. The Principal Member is responsible for the actions of his Supplementary Cardholders and guests and may be subject to disciplinary actions for misconduct committed by the persons using the Members' Facilities on his account.

The Club retains the sole and all rights to make any decision relating to any activity and its content (including but not limited to venue, date or time, performance or other activities, entry requirements, gift, discount or other offerings) advertised, described or otherwise contained in any material, and may cancel, postpone or modify the content of any activity or amend the relevant terms and conditions, at any time without notice, and without liability for refund, compensation or otherwise.