{"id":16363,"date":"2022-08-05T18:58:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T23:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americasbd.org\/terms-and-conditions\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T14:37:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:37:52","slug":"terms-and-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americasbd.org\/en\/terms-and-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16363\" class=\"elementor elementor-16363\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a2f942 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"4a2f942\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-478cc0d\" data-id=\"478cc0d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-348792b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"348792b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-772825d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"772825d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63c86f7\" data-id=\"63c86f7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e74b3cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e74b3cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"147\"><strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"147\">Terms and Conditions of Website Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"166\">1. ACCEPTANCE<\/strong><br data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\" \/>This document (hereinafter, the \u201cAgreement\u201d) sets forth the terms and conditions of the Americas Business Dialogue (ABD), applicable to the access and use by the User of the website americasbd.org. We kindly ask you to read this Agreement carefully.<br data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"421\" \/>By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, Users (\u201cYou\u201d, \u201cyour\u201d, \u201cUser\u201d or \u201cuser\u201d) agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you are not authorized to access or use the Website.<br data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"677\" \/>The Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) reserves the right to update this Agreement whenever it deems appropriate. Accordingly, we recommend that Users periodically review the terms for any changes.<\/p><p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"898\">2. USER REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><br data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"901\" \/>The Website and its related services are offered to Users who have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under the applicable legislation.<\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"2445\"><strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1069\">3. LICENSE<\/strong><br data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\" \/>ABD hereby grants the User a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to temporarily access and download one copy of the content available on the Website, solely for the User\u2019s personal use or within their organization, and never for commercial purposes.<br data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\" \/>All materials displayed or offered on the Website\u2014including but not limited to graphics, documents, texts, images, audio, video, illustrations, software, and HTML code (collectively, the \u201cContent\u201d)\u2014are the exclusive property of the Americas Business Dialogue (ABD).<br data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/>The Content is protected by applicable international laws, regulations, and standards concerning intellectual property rights. Except as expressly permitted in this Agreement or by mandatory law, the User may not (i) use, copy, modify, display, delete, distribute, download, store, reproduce, transmit, publish, sell, resell, adapt, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the Content, nor (ii) use the Content on other websites or in any other media environment, such as networked settings, without prior written authorization from ABD.<br data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\" \/>All trademarks, service marks, and logos (the \u201cMarks\u201d) displayed on the Website are the exclusive property of ABD or their respective owners. The User may not use any of the Marks without prior written consent from ABD and the respective trademark holders.<\/p><p data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"4107\"><strong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2480\">4. USER-SUBMITTED INFORMATION<\/strong><br data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\" \/>Through its Website (americasbd.org), ABD provides Users with access to its communities, known as <strong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2600\">ABD COMMUNITIES<\/strong>. By submitting or uploading information to the Website (\u201cABD COMMUNITIES\u201d), the User grants ABD a perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable, and transferable license, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to use, copy, modify, display, distribute, download, store, reproduce, transmit, publish, sell, resell, adapt, or create derivative works from such User Information, in whole or in part, in any form or manner, without obligation.<br data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3036\" \/>The User acknowledges and agrees that ABD serves solely as a passive forum through which users can seek employment or access professional information. ABD does not monitor or verify the accuracy or reliability of User Information. Therefore, ABD provides no guarantees regarding the reliability, accuracy, completeness, validity, or truthfulness of the information submitted by users.<br data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3423\" \/>ABD reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to delete, remove, reject, or block any User Information it deems inappropriate. If ABD receives a complaint regarding the unacceptability of specific User-submitted information, it may, at its full discretion, investigate such information.<br data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3714\" \/>The User understands and agrees that ABD may retain a copy of their Information and disclose it to third parties if necessary in order to:<br \/>(i) protect the integrity of the Website;<br data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3897\" \/>(ii) safeguard the rights of ABD;<br data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3933\" \/>(iii) comply with a court order;<br data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3968\" \/>(iv) comply with legal processes;<br data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4004\" \/>(v) enforce the terms of this Agreement; and<br data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4051\" \/>(vi) respond to claims of third-party rights violations.<\/p><p data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"6414\"><strong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4136\">5. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS<\/strong><br data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4139\" \/>By accessing and using the Website, the User agrees <strong data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4198\">NOT<\/strong> to:<br \/>(a) violate any applicable local, state, provincial, national, or international laws or regulations, including employment discrimination laws or equal opportunity employment laws, where applicable;<br data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4403\" \/>(b) infringe on intellectual property rights or privacy rights, including but not limited to patent rights, copyrights, database rights, trademarks, or proprietary knowledge of third parties;<br data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4597\" \/>(c) upload, send, transmit, or store material that:<br data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4651\" \/>\u2022 is illegal, offensive, defamatory, fraudulent, misleading, harmful, threatening, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;<br data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4784\" \/>\u2022 violates contractual or confidentiality obligations of the User;<br data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4853\" \/>\u2022 disrupts or interferes with the normal functioning of the Website (e.g., by sending viruses, worms, trojans, repeated messages, or abnormally large files);<br data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5013\" \/>\u2022 is not permitted by ABD, such as unauthorized advertising, unsolicited promotions, \u201cjunk mail,\u201d \u201cspam,\u201d chain letters, pyramid schemes, franchise solicitations, or any other inappropriate content;<br data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5214\" \/>(d) infringe upon the personal and privacy rights of others by misusing Content (e.g., through persistent harassment via unsolicited emails or unauthorized collection of personal information);<br data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5409\" \/>(e) breach or attempt to breach the security measures of the Website;<br data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5481\" \/>(f) use any device, process, or mechanism\u2014such as spiders or web crawlers\u2014to access, retrieve, search, or index the Website or its Content without prior written authorization from ABD;<br data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5668\" \/>(g) access or attempt to access third-party or company accounts listed on the Website;<br data-start=\"5754\" data-end=\"5757\" \/>(h) copy, modify, reproduce, delete, distribute, download, store, transmit, sell, republish, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the Content, except for material submitted by the User which is their own, or when permitted under applicable intellectual property laws;<br data-start=\"6037\" data-end=\"6040\" \/>(i) submit false, inaccurate, or incomplete information, including resumes, biographies, employment dates, or company profiles;<br data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6170\" \/>(j) impersonate any individual or organization;<br data-start=\"6217\" data-end=\"6220\" \/>(k) use the Website for unauthorized or unlawful purposes;<br data-start=\"6278\" data-end=\"6281\" \/>(l) falsify email header information; or<br data-start=\"6321\" data-end=\"6324\" \/>(m) misrepresent their identity, association with others, or affiliation with any company.<\/p><p data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"7096\"><strong data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"6466\">6. USE OF THE WEBSITE AND SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS<\/strong><br data-start=\"6466\" data-end=\"6469\" \/>In addition to the general obligations listed in Section 5, the User agrees to:<br \/>(a) use the Website exclusively for lawful purposes related to job searching or accessing professional information;<br data-start=\"6664\" data-end=\"6667\" \/>(b) provide and maintain User Information that is accurate, complete, current, and truthful;<br data-start=\"6759\" data-end=\"6762\" \/>(c) submit only content for which the User holds the necessary rights or licenses;<br data-start=\"6844\" data-end=\"6847\" \/>(d) exercise sound judgment, discretion, and common sense when handling job opportunities and information obtained via the Website; and<br data-start=\"6982\" data-end=\"6985\" \/>(e) assume responsibility for relying on or using any third-party content or information shared on the Website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d30e7f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"d30e7f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-345df60\" data-id=\"345df60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0d443c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c0d443c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terms &amp; Conditions Terms and Conditions of Website Use 1. 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