Terms of Service

Effective Date: 1/18/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity National Alumni Association (“NAK NAA”) mobile application (the “App”) and website, kannect.nakalumni.org, (collectively, the “Services”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Services provided by NAK NAA (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.

2. Eligibility

1. You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to register for or use the Services.
2. You must be a member, associate, or invited alumnus of NAK NAA to access and use certain features of the Services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration

1. Account Creation: To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to keep your information updated.
2. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3. Account Termination: We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or otherwise engaged in activity that is unlawful, harmful, or in violation of our policies.

4. User Conduct

By using the Services, you agree not to:

1. Violate any applicable law, regulation, or contractual obligations.
2. Post or transmit any content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
3. Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
4. Interfere with or disrupt the Services, servers, or networks connected to the Services.
5. Engage in any form of data harvesting, data mining, or any other activity with the purpose of obtaining user or usage data.
6. Use the Services for any unauthorized commercial purpose without our prior written consent.

5. Content Ownership and License

1. Your Content: Any content (including text, images, video, or other materials) you post or upload to the Services remains your property. However, by sharing or posting content on or through the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform your content only in connection with operating and providing the Services.
2. Our Content: All content, trademarks, service marks, and logos that we own and make available through the Services are our property and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our intellectual property without our prior written consent.
3. Third-Party Content: The Services may contain links to or integrate third-party content. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or practices.

6. Payments and Transactions

If the Services facilitate any payments (e.g., membership dues, donations, event tickets):

1. Payment Processing: Payment transactions may be processed by third-party payment processors. We are not liable for errors or issues caused by these third parties.
2. Refunds: Any applicable refund policy will be specified within the Services or associated documentation.

7. Modification and Termination

1. Modification of Services: We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Services, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
2. Termination: We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at our sole discretion, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

1. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
2. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT (A) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (B) THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (C) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US$100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NAK NAA, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or in any way connected with (a) your access to or use of the Services, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any third-party right.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
2. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration in [Location], pursuant to the rules of the [Arbitration Association]. You agree to waive your right to a trial by jury.
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class or representative action.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and, in some cases, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services after the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/18/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity National Alumni Association (“NAK NAA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”) and website (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you register an account, such as your name, email address, phone number, chapter affiliation, graduation year, or other membership details.
2. Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information when you access or use the Services, including your IP address, device information (e.g., device model, OS, unique device identifier), browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
3. Location Data: We may collect approximate location data (e.g., city/state) from your device if you grant us permission. You can enable or disable location services at any time through your mobile device settings.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Services. You can set your browser or device to refuse some or all cookies, but this may limit certain functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

1. Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
2. Verify your membership status and personalize your experience.
3. Send administrative information such as changes to our Terms, policies, or other updates.
4. Communicate with you about events, updates, and other relevant information related to NAK NAA.
5. Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.
6. Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions or unauthorized activities.

3. How We Share Your Information

1. With Other Users: Some of your profile information (e.g., name, chapter affiliation) may be visible to other registered members to facilitate interaction within the NAK NAA community.
2. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, or customer support.
3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information where required by law or in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful request by a government authority.
4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

1. Account Information: You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
2. Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email. Even after you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional messages such as account notifications or legal updates.
3. Location Services: You can disable location tracking at any time in your device settings.
4. Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. This may affect certain features of the Services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer have a legitimate need to process your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware of a child providing us with personal information, please contact us so we can take steps to remove such information.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers or databases located outside your country. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in countries outside of your own.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Services may link to third-party websites or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services before providing any personal information to them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, in some cases, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services after the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any rights related to your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

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