Legal

Legal Information for MBEA.org

Effective Date: October 1, 2024

Welcome to MBEA.org, the official website of the Michigan Business Educators Association (MBEA). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following legal policies and terms. Please read them carefully.

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using MBEA.org, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use this website.

2. Modification of Terms

MBEA reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of MBEA.org signifies your acceptance of the modified terms.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use MBEA.org responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You are prohibited from:

  • Posting or transmitting unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
  • Engaging in unauthorized access or tampering with any part of the website or its content
  • Uploading or distributing viruses, malware, or any harmful code

4. Intellectual Property

All content on MBEA.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of MBEA or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of this content is prohibited.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

MBEA.org may contain links to third-party websites. MBEA is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

MBEA.org is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. MBEA does not warrant that the website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall MBEA or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use MBEA.org.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information such as:

  • Personal details (name, email, phone number) for event registration and communication
  • Payment details via Stripe (stored securely in Stripe’s database; MBEA does not retain sensitive payment information)
  • Automatically collected data, such as IP address and browser type

2. Use of Information

Collected information is used to:

  • Process registrations, payments, and communications
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Conduct lead generation and marketing activities shared with Dennco Information Systems, our hosting provider

3. Data Sharing

We share information with:

  • Stripe for secure payment processing
  • Dennco Information Systems for hosting and lead-sharing purposes

4. Security

MBEA implements security measures to protect your information. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Please contact us if you believe we have inadvertently collected such data.

6. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Dustin Lee Bayn

Email: dpo@dennco.net

Cookie Policy

MBEA.org uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings via your browser. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

Disclaimers

1. Content Disclaimer

The information provided on MBEA.org is for informational purposes only. MBEA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the site.

2. Professional Disclaimer

The information provided on MBEA.org does not constitute professional advice. For specific guidance, please consult a qualified professional.

3. Event and Payment Disclaimer

MBEA reserves the right to modify or cancel events due to unforeseen circumstances. All payments are processed securely through Stripe, and refunds are subject to MBEA’s event policies.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refund requests for event registrations must be submitted in writing to MBEA within 14 days before the event date. Refunds will be processed according to our event-specific policies. We do not guarantee refunds in full and in order for us to grant a refund you must meet the qualification to for a refund.