TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to the ISC2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter website (“Website”), operated by ISC2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter (“Chapter,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing or using this Website, registering for membership, attending events, or interacting with any services provided through this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.
1. Organization Information
ISC2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter is an independent nonprofit professional organization serving cybersecurity and information security professionals in the Eastern Massachusetts region.
The Chapter is affiliated with ISC2 but operates independently unless otherwise expressly stated.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website, register for membership, or attend Chapter events unless explicitly permitted by the Chapter.
By using this Website, you represent that:
- all information you provide is accurate,
- you will comply with applicable laws and regulations,
- and you will not misuse the Website or its services.
3. Membership and Participation
Membership eligibility, fees, benefits, and participation requirements may change at any time at the Chapter’s discretion.
The Chapter reserves the right to:
- approve or deny membership applications,
- revoke membership,
- suspend participation,
- remove individuals from events,
- or restrict access to services for violations of these Terms, unethical behavior, or misuse of Chapter resources.
Members and participants agree to comply with:
- the ISC2 Code of Ethics,
- applicable laws and regulations,
- and any Chapter policies or codes of conduct.
4. Event Registration and Payments
Certain events may require advance registration and payment.
By registering for an event, you agree that:
- your registration information is accurate,
- payment information is authorized,
- and the Chapter may modify, reschedule, or cancel events at its discretion.
Unless otherwise stated:
- registrations are non-transferable,
- refunds are not guaranteed,
- and the Chapter is not responsible for travel costs, lodging expenses, lost wages, or incidental expenses associated with event changes or cancellations.
The Chapter reserves the right to deny admission or remove attendees for disruptive, unlawful, unsafe, or inappropriate conduct.
5. Photography and Media Release
By attending Chapter events, meetings, webinars, or related activities, you consent to the use of your name, likeness, photograph, voice, and video recordings for:
- promotional purposes,
- educational materials,
- social media,
- marketing,
- and archival documentation,
without compensation or additional approval unless prohibited by law.
If you do not wish to appear in media materials, you must notify the Chapter in writing before the event.
6. Intellectual Property
All Website content, including but not limited to:
- logos,
- branding,
- graphics,
- text,
- downloads,
- event materials,
- presentations,
- videos,
- and website design
is owned by or licensed to the Chapter and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- reproduce,
- distribute,
- republish,
- modify,
- scrape,
- or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission.
All ISC2 trademarks and certification marks remain the property of ISC2, Inc.
7. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- violate laws or regulations,
- interfere with Website operations,
- upload malicious code,
- attempt unauthorized access,
- impersonate another individual,
- collect user data without authorization,
- or engage in threatening, abusive, discriminatory, or disruptive conduct.
The Chapter reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
This Website may contain links to third-party platforms, including:
- payment processors,
- event registration systems,
- sponsors,
- social media platforms,
- analytics providers,
- or external websites.
The Chapter does not control and is not responsible for:
- third-party content,
- privacy practices,
- security,
- availability,
- or services.
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and all related services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The Chapter disclaims all warranties, including:
- merchantability,
- fitness for a particular purpose,
- non-infringement,
- security,
- and uninterrupted availability.
Educational and cybersecurity-related content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, compliance, cybersecurity, or professional advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Chapter and its officers, directors, volunteers, committee members, sponsors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for:
- indirect,
- incidental,
- consequential,
- punitive,
- special,
- or exemplary damages,
including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption arising from:
- Website use,
- event participation,
- membership activities,
- reliance on Website content,
- or third-party services.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue use.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Chapter and its officers, directors, volunteers, affiliates, sponsors, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
- your use of the Website,
- your participation in Chapter activities,
- your violation of these Terms,
- or your infringement of any rights of another party.
12. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by the Chapter’s Privacy Policy.
13. Accessibility
The Chapter strives to make its Website and events reasonably accessible to all individuals. If you require accommodations, please contact the Chapter prior to the event or activity.
14. Modifications
The Chapter may update these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or Website use shall be resolved exclusively in courts located in Massachusetts.
16. Contact Information
ISC2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter
https://isc2easternma.org/contact-isc2