1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association of North Carolina (SAPA NC) website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this site.
2. Membership
Membership Tiers
- Basic: Access to member-only events and communications
- Premium: All Basic benefits plus discounted event fees
- Family: Premium benefits for family members
- Student: Discounted membership for enrolled students
Membership Terms
- Memberships are subscription-based and renew automatically unless cancelled
- Membership fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- SAPA NC reserves the right to modify membership benefits and pricing with 30 days notice
- Membership can be terminated for violations of these terms or SAPA NC policies
3. Event Registration
Registration Terms
- Event registrations are subject to capacity limits
- Payment is required at time of registration for paid events
- Cancellations may be subject to cancellation fees
- Refund policies vary by event and are specified on event pages
Event Conduct
All attendees must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully. SAPA NC reserves the right to remove any attendee from an event for disruptive or inappropriate behavior.
4. User Responsibilities
As a user of our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
- Not share your account with others
- Refrain from spamming or harassing other members
- Not use our services for illegal purposes
- Respect intellectual property rights of SAPA NC and other members
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SAPA NC or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
6. Payment Terms
Payments
- All payments are processed through Stripe
- By providing payment information, you authorize SAPA NC to charge your account
- You agree to pay all charges incurred under your account
- Taxes may apply depending on your location
Refunds
- Refund requests must be made in writing
- Refund eligibility depends on the specific service or event
- Processing time for refunds is 5-10 business days
7. Limitation of Liability
SAPA NC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of our services.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SAPA NC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) resulting from or arising out of your use of our services or your violation of these terms.
9. Termination
SAPA NC reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, SAPA NC, or third parties.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Changes to Terms
SAPA NC reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated terms on our website and sending email notification.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: admin@sapa-nc.org
- Address: SAPA NC, P.O. Box 12345, Raleigh, NC 27601