Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 8, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, members, and users of our website.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use of the website. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Using the website in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations

• Transmitting any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its related systems

• Uploading or transmitting viruses or any other malicious code

• Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the website without authorization

In the event that we determine that your use of the website is considered prohibited, as described herein, we hereby reserve the right to terminate your account and membership, in our sole discretion.

3. Membership

Membership in Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield is governed by our membership terms, which are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By registering as a member, you agree to provide accurate and current information and to abide by our organizational bylaws, code of conduct, and any other policies we may adopt from time to time.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate membership for any violation of these terms or for conduct deemed detrimental to the organization or its members at our discretion.

4. Purchases

By making a purchase through our website or membership platform, you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge the applicable fees. All purchases are subject to our Refund Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Wild Apricot for membership and event management. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Massachusetts law, Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the website or any content or services provided through the website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

10. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically.