Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and the National Speakers Association — Southern California Chapter (“NSA SoCal,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using nsasocal.org (the “Site”), becoming a member, registering for an event, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or our services.

2. Who we are

NSA SoCal is an independent chapter affiliated with the National Speakers Association. We provide education, community, programming, and resources for professional and aspiring speakers in Southern California. The National Association is a separate organization with its own terms and policies.

3. Eligibility & accounts

You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract to use our services. If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate information, keep your credentials secure, and accept responsibility for activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

4. Membership

Chapter membership provides access to member benefits, programming, and community resources as described on the Site. Benefits may change over time. Membership is personal to you and may not be transferred or shared. Certain benefits, content areas, or pricing are available only to active members in good standing, and access may be restricted, suspended, or revoked if your membership lapses or these Terms are violated.

5. Events & registration

We offer chapter meetings, the Speakers Academy, Demo Reel Day, and other events and programming. When you register for an event, you agree to any event-specific terms, schedules, pricing, and requirements presented at registration. Event details, speakers, dates, formats (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), and venues may change, and events may be rescheduled or canceled.

6. Payments, fees & renewals

Membership dues, event fees, and other charges are due as described at the point of purchase. Payments are processed through Stripe; by paying, you authorize the applicable charge and agree to Stripe’s terms. If your membership or any product is offered on a recurring basis, it may automatically renew and your payment method may be charged at the then-current rate until you cancel, unless stated otherwise at purchase. You are responsible for keeping your billing information current. Prices are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.

7. Refunds & cancellations

Unless a specific refund policy is stated for a given membership, event, or product at the time of purchase, the following applies:

• Membership dues are [REFUND TERMS — e.g., non-refundable / refundable within X days of purchase].
• Event registrations may be canceled for a refund up to [CANCELLATION WINDOW — e.g., 14 days] before the event; cancellations after that point are [REFUND/CREDIT TERMS].
• If NSA SoCal cancels an event, registrants will be offered [a refund / a credit] in accordance with the notice provided.

8. Acceptable use

When using the Site or participating in our programs, you agree not to:

• Violate any law or the rights of others;
• Harass, threaten, defame, or discriminate against anyone;
• Upload malicious code or attempt to disrupt, probe, or gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems;
• Scrape, harvest, or misuse member data or contact information;
• Impersonate any person or organization or misrepresent your affiliation; or
• Use the Site or member resources for unauthorized commercial solicitation.

We may remove content or restrict access for conduct we reasonably believe violates these Terms or harms the community.

9. Member & user content

You retain ownership of content you submit (such as profile information, comments, photos, or videos). By submitting content, you grant NSA SoCal a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with operating and promoting the chapter and its programs. You represent that you have the rights to the content you submit and that it does not infringe any third party’s rights.

10. Intellectual property

The Site and its content — including text, graphics, logos, branding, layouts, and software — are owned by NSA SoCal or its licensors and are protected by intellectual-property laws. “NSA,” “National Speakers Association,” and related marks are used under the chapter’s affiliation with the National Association. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except as allowed by these Terms or applicable law.

11. Recording & media release

Our events may be photographed, recorded, or live-streamed. By attending or participating, you acknowledge that your image, voice, or likeness may be captured and used by NSA SoCal for educational, archival, and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be recorded, please notify the organizers in advance.

12. Third-party services & links

The Site integrates and links to third-party services, including payment processing, event registration, video and podcast hosting, email delivery, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for third-party services or content, and your use of them is governed by their own terms and policies.

13. Disclaimers

The Site, membership, events, and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. Educational content and program materials are provided for general informational purposes and are not a guarantee of professional, business, or financial outcomes.

14. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NSA SoCal and its officers, directors, board members, volunteers, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, membership, events, or services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim relating to the Site or our services will not exceed the amount you paid to NSA SoCal in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NSA SoCal and its officers, directors, board members, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or services, your content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access, account, or membership at any time if you violate these Terms or for conduct we reasonably believe is harmful to the chapter or its members. You may stop using the Site and cancel your membership at any time, subject to Sections 6 and 7. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

17. Governing law & disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [COUNTY], California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

18. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes may be communicated through the Site or by email. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

19. Contact us

Questions about these Terms can be directed to us using the details below.

This document was last updated on June 24, 2026. We may revise it from time to time; material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.