Terms of Use

Terms of Service

By accessing or using this website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Purpose of the Site

This Site is a membership organization and may collect basic information about our members.  This information may be used for our membership directory.   If you do not want your information included, you can opt-out.  Information submitted may include names, contact details, professional affiliations, and other relevant data provided by users.  

2. User Responsibilities

  • You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information.
  • You must not submit false, misleading, or unauthorized data.
  • You are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit does not violate the rights of others.

3. Use of Information

  • Submitted information may be published in a publicly accessible directory unless otherwise stated.
  • We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • We reserve the right to edit, remove, or refuse any submission at our discretion.

4. Privacy

We take reasonable steps to protect user data. However, no system is completely secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of online data transmission.

5. Disclaimer

This Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content. Use of the Site is at your own risk.

6. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

7. Shopping Cart and Transactions

  • The Site may offer a shopping cart feature to facilitate the purchase of goods or services, such as event registrations, merchandise, or membership-related items.
  • All prices are listed in USD and are subject to change without notice.
  • By placing an order, you agree to provide accurate billing and contact information.
  • Payment processing is handled by StarPay, a third-party provider. We do not store or process credit card information directly.
  • Orders are not confirmed until payment is successfully processed. We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order at our discretion.

 

8. Refunds and Substitutions

  • If you purchase an item in error, you must notify us within 24 hours of the transaction by contacting [insert contact method or email]. We will review your request and, if eligible, issue a refund.
  • After the 24-hour window, refunds will not be granted. However, we may allow substitutions for comparable items or services, subject to availability and approval.
  • Substitution requests must be made within 7 days of the original purchase and may require proof of purchase.
  • All refund and substitution decisions are made at our discretion and are considered final.

HSBP adheres to standard PCI guidelines. 

 

Sample Text

The Terms of Use set forth the terms and conditions that apply to your use of DOMAIN, collectively referred to as the Web Site. Use of the Web Site indicates acceptance and agreement of all terms set forth herein. The right to use the Web Site is personal to you and is not transferable to any other person or entity.

Copyrights and Trademarks
A. All materials contained on the Web Site are copyright protected by CHAPTER NAME. All rights reserved.

  1. No person is authorized to use, copy, modify, create a derivative work from, or distribute any portion the Web Site including related graphics.
  2. CHAPTER NAME and other trademarks and/or service marks, including logos, found on the Web Site are trademarks/service marks that identify CHAPTER NAME and the goods and/or services provided by CHAPTER NAME. Such marks may not be used under any circumstances without the prior written authorization of CHAPTER NAME.

Links to Third-Party Web Sites
CHAPTER NAME may provide hyperlinks to third-party web sites as a convenience to users of the Web Site. CHAPTER NAME does not control third-party web sites and is not responsible for the contents of any linked-to, third-party web site. CHAPTER NAME will have no liability to any entity for the content or use of the content available through such hyperlink. Third-party websites accessed through web site are accessed at the user’s own risk.

No Representations or Warranties; Limitations on Liability
CHAPTER NAME DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH REGARD TO THE WEB SITE, THE MATERIALS, ANY PRODUCTS, INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEB SITE, OR ANY SITES LISTED THEREIN, AND THE WEB SITE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OR DAMAGE ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY SUCH TRANSACTION. THE WEB SITE DO NOT WARRANT THAT IT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN IT WILL BE CORRECTED. THE WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

IN NO EVENT WILL THE WEB SITE OR ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND THE ASSIGNS OF SAME BE LIABLE FOR (1) ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE, THE MATERIALS OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEB SITE, EVEN IF THE WEB SITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (2) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE WEB SITE, THE MATERIALS AND/OR LISTINGS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE WEB SITE. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, THE WEB SITE' LIABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Web Site and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of the Web Site and any violation of this Terms of Use by you.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Terms of Use constitutes a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of LOCATION.

Changes to These Terms of Use
CHAPTER NAME reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time by posting new Terms of Use at this location.

Last Update
This Terms of Use was last updated on DATE.

Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding the Web Site should be sent by email to or by mail to CHAPTER NAME, CHAPTER ADDRESS.