Terms of Use

Welcome to the website for the USIPA Conference (“Conference,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://usipa‑conference.webflow.io/ and all related pages, content, features, and services (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

The Site provides information about the USIPA Conference — an event bringing together professionals, speakers, sponsors, and attendees to exchange ideas, network, and learn.

2. Eligibility & Acceptable Use

Your use of the Site must comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes.
• Interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Site.
• Attempt to access systems or data without authorization.
• Copy, scrape, harvest, or extract Site content by automated means (unless permitted by law or with prior written consent).
• Upload or transmit malware or harmful content.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

3. Informational Content Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we may publish information about conference schedules, speakers, sponsors, and related industry trends:

• This content is not legal, financial, regulatory, or professional advice.
• Conference details may change.
• You should verify any information before relying on it for decisions.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, downloads, and design elements — is owned by or licensed to the Conference or its partners and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may:

• View and use the Site for personal and informational purposes.
• Print or download portions solely for internal reference.

Without our prior written consent, you may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, adapt, publicly display, or commercially exploit Site content.
• Use our name, logo, or trademarks in a way that implies endorsement.

5. User Submissions and Communications

If you submit information through forms (e.g., registration, contact, newsletter signup):

• You represent that the information provided is accurate.
• You grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use submitted information to operate the Site and conduct related activities.
• You agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content.
• We are not obligated to keep submissions confidential unless required by law.

6. Third‑Party Links

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites, sponsors, partners, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control third‑party sites, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Accessing third‑party sites is at your own risk.

7. Site Availability and Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice. We do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, secure, or error‑free. We may also update Site content periodically.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON‑INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted or error‑free.
• Defects will be corrected.
• The Site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components.
• The content is complete or current.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE USIPA CONFERENCE AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR CONTENT.

Our total liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the past twelve (12) months, or USD 100, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the USIPA Conference and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:

• Your use of the Site.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any law or rights of third parties.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

12. International Use

The Site may be accessed worldwide. We make no representation that the Site is appropriate or available in all territories. You are responsible for compliance with local laws when accessing the Site.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State/Commonwealth of [Insert Applicable State, USA], without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved by:

• Arbitration in [City, State] according to applicable arbitration rules, or
• Court proceedings in the state or federal courts located in [County, State], USA.

You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at the email or contact form provided on the Site.