Terms and Conditions

Updated November 4, 2021

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.  If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do not use our website.

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), a student-governed organization based in the United States(“we” or “NSBE”), makes our website located at URL www.NSBE.org (the “Site”) and the information, text, graphics, and other materials available on or through the Site (collectively “Content”) available for your use subject to your agreement with these Terms of Use.

Acceptance of Terms
BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING RECEIVING ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, OR OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE. These Terms of Use include our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our home page, www.nsbe.org. If you access or use this website or any of its Content in any way, these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy form a binding contract between you and NSBE.

Your Rights in Using the Site; Reservation of Our Rights  
All Content available on the Site, as well as the design, layout, and other elements of this Site are the sole property of NSBE or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other U.S. and foreign laws. As a visitor to the Site, you have the right to use the Site and its Content only for informational purposes or other internal business purposes. The rights granted to you constitute a license and not a transfer of title. NSBE reserves the right to revoke your authorization to view, download, and print any Content available on the Site at any time if you violate these Terms of Use. Except for the rights expressly granted to you in these Terms of Use, NSBE and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the Site, the software comprising any part of the Site, all other Content on the Site, all NSBE products and services, and all intellectual property rights inherent in all items listed in this sentence.

Trademarks
The NSBE logo is a registered trademarks and service mark of NSBE. Other trademarks displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners. You may not use any of these trademarks, logos, or service marks for any purpose without the advance written consent of NSBE or the third-party owner, as applicable.

Your Obligations
You agree to use the Site and all Content only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. In using the Site or any Content available through it, you agree not to do or attempt to do, or allow a third party to do, any of the following: (1) copy, display, republish, modify, or use for any commercial purpose any Content without advance written permission from NSBE; (2) remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Content we allow you to reproduce; (3) distribute, transmit, sell, rent, lease, license, or otherwise transfer any Content to others or otherwise use the Content for commercial purposes; (4) mirror, frame, or link to the Site or any Content using any third-party’s website without the advance written consent of NSBE; (5) use the Site or any Content to disparage NSBE or otherwise harm its reputation in any way; (6) post on or submit to the Site any unlawful, threatening, harassing, libelous, offensive, defamatory, obscene, or pornographic materials, or other materials that would violate any law or the rights of NSBE or others, including intellectual property laws, and rights of privacy and publicity; (7) upload, post, or otherwise transmit through the Site any viruses or other harmful, disruptive, or destructive files, or any unsolicited mail, email, or fax; (8) impersonate any person, provide false information or otherwise submit through the Site any false biographical, company, or job information; (9) otherwise access or attempt to access any Content or features of the Site you are not authorized to access; (10) disrupt or interfere with any other user’s enjoyment of the Site or any linked sites; (11) disrupt or interfere with the security of, or otherwise cause harm to, the Site or any Content, system resources, accounts, passwords, servers, or networks connected to or accessible through the Site or any linked sites; (12) use or attempt to use any software, search engine, or other device to navigate or search the Site or use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction methods in connection with the Site. We may deny or limit your access to the Site if you violate any of these restrictions.

In addition, recognizing the global nature of the internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the protection of personal information and the transmission of technical data exported to or from the United States or the country in which you reside.

Third-Party Sites and Services
In addition to the Content offered by NSBE, this Site may also provide links or references to other websites or otherwise make available materials, products, information, or services provided by third parties. We provide these links merely as a convenience for our members, partners, and other users of the Site. You understand and agree that (1) NSBE does not control or endorse any third parties referenced on the Site; (2) NSBE makes no representation or warranties whatsoever about any such third parties, their information, materials, products, or services; (3) any dealings you may have with such third parties are at your own risk; and (4) NSBE has no responsibility or liability for any information, materials, products, or services offered or provided by third parties, including any third party information, materials, products or services offered or provided through the Site.

No Warranties
THIS SITE, AND ALL CONTENT ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, NSBE makes no representation or warranty that: (1) the Content will be accurate, reliable, complete, current or timely; (2) the Content will meet your requirements; (3) access to the Site or the Content will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (4) the results that may be obtained from the use of the Site or its Content will be effective, accurate, or reliable; (5) the quality of any Content obtained or accessible by you through the Site will meet your expectations; or (6) any errors in the Content obtained through the Site, or any defects in the Site or Content, will be corrected. You understand that the Site may include technical or other mistakes, inaccuracies, or typographical errors and the Content may be out of date.

You also understand that NSBE makes no commitment to update or correct such Content, and you agree we have no responsibility for the substance, accuracy, reliability, currency, sufficiency, or completeness of any information, content, service, or merchandise presented or referenced on the Site. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH IT IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER HARM THAT RESULTS FROM SUCH USE. You agree that NSBE will have no liability for any computer virus or other similar software code that is downloaded to your computer from the Site or in connection with any Content offered through the Site. No advice or information you may obtain from NSBE or through the Site creates any warranty or obligation that is inconsistent with these Terms of Use.

Limitation of Liability
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT NSBE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, OR SUPPLIERS WILL NOT IN ANY WAY BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR DAMAGES CONSTITUTING OR RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; WHETHER OR NOT NSBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTIES, FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE OR ITS CONTENT; THE STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON OR THROUGH THE SITE; ANY DEALINGS WITH OUR VENDORS, PARTNERS, OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES; ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR INFORMATION OR DATA; ANY INFORMATION THAT IS SENT OR RECEIVED OR NOT SENT OR RECEIVED THROUGH THE SITE; ANY FAILURE TO STORE OR LOSS OF ANY DATA, FILES, OR OTHER CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE; ANY DELAY OF OR INTERRUPTION IN THE USE OF THE SITE, OR ANY WEB SITE REFERENCED OR LINKED TO OR FROM THE SITE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OF THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification
By using the Site or any Content available through it, you agree to indemnify and hold NSBE, and its officers, directors, agents, partners, employees, and volunteers harmless from any claim, suit, action, or demand (as well as any related reasonable attorneys’ fees), made by any third party arising out of, related to, resulting from, or in connection with your use of or connection to the Site or any Content, including but not limited to, (1) any information, materials or files you submit, post to, or transmit through the Site, (2) your violation of these Terms of Use, or (3) your violation of any laws or the rights of another person or entity. NSBE will provide you prompt notice of any such claim, suit, action, or proceeding and will reasonably cooperate with you, at your expense, in your defense of any such claim, suit, action, or proceeding. We may elect to participate in any such suit, action, or proceeding using counsel of our choice and at our expense, but such participation would not relieve you of your obligations set forth above in this paragraph.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction
By accessing and using this Site in any way, you agree and hereby submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the courts within NSBE’s district with respect to such matters, and you hereby waive and agree not to raise any objections regarding the jurisdiction of, or venue in, those courts.

Changes to the Site, the Content, and these Terms of Use
NSBE reserves the right to delete, modify, or supplement any aspect or feature of this Site, or any of the Content on the Site, at any time and for any reason without notifying you about such changes.

Similarly, we reserve the right to change these Terms of Use from time to time. Your continued use of the Site or any Content available on it after we have posted changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of those changes. As a result, you should periodically check back to this page to view the most current Terms of Use. If you breach any of these Terms of Use, your right to use this Site and its Content automatically terminates, and you must immediately destroy any Content you may have downloaded or printed from the Site in violation of these Terms of Use.

General
These Terms of Use and the other rules, guidelines, licenses, and disclaimers posted on the Site constitute the entire agreement between NSBE and you with respect to your access to and use of the Site and its Content. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any of provision of these Terms of Use to be unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remainder of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect. Any failure by NSBE to enforce or exercise any provision of these Terms of Use or any related right does not constitute a waiver of that right or any other provision. The headings used in these Terms of Use are included by convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect the interpretation of these Terms of Use.

National Society of Black Engineers
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.549.2207

How to renew your membership

  1. Click Renew Action Button
  2. Once you’ve reached your account homepage, click “Renew” on the red banner at the top of your screen or the tab labeled “Memberships/Subscriptions” > “View Inactive Subscriptions” and then “Renew”.
  3. Select a membership item you would like to renew on the next page.
  4. Update your personal information if needed.
  5. Follow the prompts.
  6. Verify the items in your cart for accuracy. If you selected the wrong membership type, please go back and make your changes as needed before completing payment. Membership payments are non-refundable.
  7. Submit.

Please contact membership@nsbe.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Information regarding the Open Enrollment Campaign

We open enrollment for the new membership cycle on May 1st each year which will allow members an additional 2 months to renew and receive benefits. Please note that membership subscriptions are not prorated. However, if you plan on renewing your membership mid-year to qualify for registration discounts or other benefits, that is fine. However, please be aware that renewing a membership following the Annual Convention will only grant you a subscription that lasts for only a month or less. We strongly recommend waiting until May 1st to maximize your investment.