$(document).ready(function() {
	
	// validate signup form on keyup and submit
	$("#signup_form").validate({
		rules: {
			Firstname: {
                                required: true,
                                minlength: 1
            },
            Lastname: {
                                required: true,
                                minlength: 2
            },
                        
			EMAIL: {
				required: true,
				email: true
			}
		},
		messages: {
			FirstName: "Please include your first name",
			LastName: "Please include your last name",
			EMAIL: "Please use a valid email address",
		}
	});

});