Ricks Institute Alumni Association USA, Inc. Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 1, 2022

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Ricks Institute Alumni Association USA, Inc. (referred to as RIAAUSA.org, we, our, or us). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website (www.riaausa.org) and mobile application (collectively referred to as the Services). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are under 18, you may use our Services only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use our Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You further agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Violating any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Posting or transmitting any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our Services or servers or networks connected to our Services.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our Services or any other accounts, systems, or networks connected to our Services.

5. Content Ownership and License

All content and materials available on our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, are the property of RIAAUSA.org or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content and materials for personal, non-commercial use only. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the content and materials is strictly prohibited.

6. User-Generated Content

You may have the opportunity to post, submit, or otherwise make available content, including but not limited to comments, photos, videos, and other materials (User-Generated Content) through our Services. By posting or submitting User-Generated Content, you grant RIAAUSA.org a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, display, and perform your User-Generated Content in any media format and through any media channels now known or hereafter developed.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to grant the license described above and that your User-Generated Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by RIAAUSA.org. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services. If you access any third-party websites or services, you do so at your own risk, and you agree that RIAAUSA.org will have no liability arising from your use of or access to any third-party website or service.

9. Disclaimers

Our Services are provided on an as-is and as-available basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. RIAAUSA.org does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information provided through our Services.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RIAAUSA.org and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your use of or inability to use our Services; (b) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (c) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Services; or (d) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our Services by any third party.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RIAAUSA.org and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Services, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another party.

12. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of our Services, with or without notice, for any reason, including without limitation your violation of these Terms of Use. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms of Use or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in [Insert City, State], and the arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding. You agree to waive any right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

15. Changes to These Terms of Use

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our Services after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: rinsy@integrate7.com
Phone: 1(404) 940-8487
Mailing Address: RIAA, USA, Inc. 2020 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 356, Washington, DC 2000