Terms and Conditions
Terms of Use
This web page represents our Terms of Use and membership acquisition ("Agreement") regarding our website, located at uscops.org and the tools (the "Website" or the "Service") we provide you. This information was originally posted on September 26, 2018 and updated January 14, 2024. The terms, "we" and "our" as used in this Agreement refer to U.S.C.O.P.S.
We may amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms on our Website. We may or may not post notices on the homepage of our Website when such changes occur.
We refer to this Agreement, our Privacy Policy accessible at https://USCOPS.ORG/legal/privacy-policy, and any other terms, rules, or guidelines on our Website collectively as our "Legal Terms." You explicitly and implicitly agree to be bound by our Legal Terms each time you access our Website. If you do not wish to abide by our Legal Terms, please do not use or access our Website.
Limited License
U.S.C.O.P.S. grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website in order for you to make request to obtain membership of the association (U.S.C.O.P.S.) and get documents related with our services through our Website, strictly in accordance with our Legal Terms.
Copyrights and Trademarks
Unless otherwise noted, all materials including without limitation, logos, brand names, images, designs, photographs, video clips, written information and other materials that appear as part of our Website are copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade address and/or other intellectual property whether registered or unregistered ("Intellectual Property") are owned, controlled or licensed by U.S.C.O.P.S. Our Website as a whole is protected by copyright and trade address. Nothing on our Website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use any Intellectual Property displayed or used on our Website, without the prior written permission of the Intellectual Property owner.
U.S.C.O.P.S. aggressively enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law. The names and logos of U.S.C.O.P.S, may not be used in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on our website, without prior, written permission from U.S.C.O.P.S. U.S.C.O.P.S. prohibits use of any logo of U.S.C.O.P.S or any of its affiliates as part of a link to or from any website unless U.S.C.O.P.S. approves such link in advance and in writing. Fair use of U.S.C.O.P.S. Intellectual Property requires proper acknowledgment. Other product and company names mentioned in our Website may be the Intellectual Property of their respective owners.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites owned or operated by parties other than U.S.C.O.P.S. Such links are provided for your reference only. U.S.C.O.P.S. does not monitor or control outside websites and is not responsible for their content. U.S.C.O.P.S. inclusion of links to an outside Website does not imply any endorsement of the material on our Website or, unless expressly disclosed otherwise, any sponsorship, affiliation or association with its owner, operator or sponsor, nor does U.S.C.O.P.S. ’ inclusion of the links imply that U.S.C.O.P.S. Is authorized to use any trade name, trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the linked Website.
Content Disclaimer
Postings on our Website are made in good faith and determined in U.S.C.O.P.S. discretion. Information contained on our Website has been updated or otherwise contains current information.
THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS IN OUR WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.THESE MATERIALS MAY BE CHANGED FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Disclaimer
You understand that we offer legal representation via our legal representatives only upon membership acquisition. You acknowledge that we the board members and officers of U.S.C.O.P.S. are not attorneys or paralegals nor do we offer legal advice. Upon membership acquisition you will receive legal advice by our Attorneys. You acknowledge that we do not assist non-members for any U.S.C.O.P.S. services.
We do not guarantee the legal accuracy of applicability of any help you have received elsewhere for your legal needs. You will at all times look to any attorney or paralegal that you select for services as to any legal claims related to services you have received with other associations.
Refunds
We issue refunds for membership within 7 days of the original payment of initial membership dues. All other dues paid thereafter are non-refundable and used for legal representation coverage of that current and respective month.
Terms of Use
This web page represents our Terms of Use and membership acquisition ("Agreement") regarding our website, located at uscops.org and the tools (the "Website" or the "Service") we provide you. This information was originally posted on September 26, 2018 and updated January 14, 2024. The terms, "we" and "our" as used in this Agreement refer to U.S.C.O.P.S.
We may amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms on our Website. We may or may not post notices on the homepage of our Website when such changes occur.
We refer to this Agreement, our Privacy Policy accessible at https://USCOPS.ORG/legal/privacy-policy, and any other terms, rules, or guidelines on our Website collectively as our "Legal Terms." You explicitly and implicitly agree to be bound by our Legal Terms each time you access our Website. If you do not wish to abide by our Legal Terms, please do not use or access our Website.
Limited License
U.S.C.O.P.S. grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website in order for you to make request to obtain membership of the association (U.S.C.O.P.S.) and get documents related with our services through our Website, strictly in accordance with our Legal Terms.
Copyrights and Trademarks
Unless otherwise noted, all materials including without limitation, logos, brand names, images, designs, photographs, video clips, written information and other materials that appear as part of our Website are copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade address and/or other intellectual property whether registered or unregistered ("Intellectual Property") are owned, controlled or licensed by U.S.C.O.P.S. Our Website as a whole is protected by copyright and trade address. Nothing on our Website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use any Intellectual Property displayed or used on our Website, without the prior written permission of the Intellectual Property owner.
U.S.C.O.P.S. aggressively enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law. The names and logos of U.S.C.O.P.S, may not be used in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on our website, without prior, written permission from U.S.C.O.P.S. U.S.C.O.P.S. prohibits use of any logo of U.S.C.O.P.S or any of its affiliates as part of a link to or from any website unless U.S.C.O.P.S. approves such link in advance and in writing. Fair use of U.S.C.O.P.S. Intellectual Property requires proper acknowledgment. Other product and company names mentioned in our Website may be the Intellectual Property of their respective owners.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites owned or operated by parties other than U.S.C.O.P.S. Such links are provided for your reference only. U.S.C.O.P.S. does not monitor or control outside websites and is not responsible for their content. U.S.C.O.P.S. inclusion of links to an outside Website does not imply any endorsement of the material on our Website or, unless expressly disclosed otherwise, any sponsorship, affiliation or association with its owner, operator or sponsor, nor does U.S.C.O.P.S. ’ inclusion of the links imply that U.S.C.O.P.S. Is authorized to use any trade name, trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the linked Website.
Content Disclaimer
Postings on our Website are made in good faith and determined in U.S.C.O.P.S. discretion. Information contained on our Website has been updated or otherwise contains current information.
THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS IN OUR WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.THESE MATERIALS MAY BE CHANGED FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Disclaimer
You understand that we offer legal representation via our legal representatives only upon membership acquisition. You acknowledge that we the board members and officers of U.S.C.O.P.S. are not attorneys or paralegals nor do we offer legal advice. Upon membership acquisition you will receive legal advice by our Attorneys. You acknowledge that we do not assist non-members for any U.S.C.O.P.S. services.
We do not guarantee the legal accuracy of applicability of any help you have received elsewhere for your legal needs. You will at all times look to any attorney or paralegal that you select for services as to any legal claims related to services you have received with other associations.
Refunds
We issue refunds for membership within 7 days of the original payment of initial membership dues. All other dues paid thereafter are non-refundable and used for legal representation coverage of that current and respective month.
e Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this U.S.C.O.P.S website. In this policy, you can learn what kind of information we collect, when and how we might use that information, how we protect the information, and the choices you have with respect to your personal information.
What personal information is collected through this website and how is it used?
We collect information about our users in 2 ways: directly from the user, from our Web server logs. We use the information primarily to provide you with membership and so we are able to contact you as necessary. We don't share any of the information you provide with others.
User-supplied information: If you fill out the “contact” form on this website, we will ask you to provide some personal information (such as e-mail address, name, phone number and state). We only require that you provide an e-mail address on the contact form. Please do not submit any confidential, proprietary or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g. Social Security Number; date of birth; drivers license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information) (collectively, "Sensitive Information")On the application for membership. You may supply credit card/payment information on our Authorize.net professional system as they will securely collect it for payment purposes.
Information that you provide to us through the contact form will be used so that we may respond to your inquiry. We may also use information you provide to us to communicate with you in the future.
How is personal information protected?
We take certain appropriate security measures to help protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
Who has access to the information?
Board members and Officers of the association and it is only for membership related purposes.
We will not sell, rent, or lease mailing lists or other user data to others, and we will not make your personal information available to any unaffiliated parties.
How can I correct, amend or delete my personal information and/or opt out of future communications?
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. Contact us via the phone, contact form or mailing address on our website at any time to:
If you have any additional questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us via the phone number, contact form or email address listed on this website. If our information practices change in a significant way, we will post the policy changes here.
Effective September 26, 2018 updated January 14, 2024.
This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this U.S.C.O.P.S website. In this policy, you can learn what kind of information we collect, when and how we might use that information, how we protect the information, and the choices you have with respect to your personal information.
What personal information is collected through this website and how is it used?
We collect information about our users in 2 ways: directly from the user, from our Web server logs. We use the information primarily to provide you with membership and so we are able to contact you as necessary. We don't share any of the information you provide with others.
User-supplied information: If you fill out the “contact” form on this website, we will ask you to provide some personal information (such as e-mail address, name, phone number and state). We only require that you provide an e-mail address on the contact form. Please do not submit any confidential, proprietary or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g. Social Security Number; date of birth; drivers license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information) (collectively, "Sensitive Information")On the application for membership. You may supply credit card/payment information on our Authorize.net professional system as they will securely collect it for payment purposes.
Information that you provide to us through the contact form will be used so that we may respond to your inquiry. We may also use information you provide to us to communicate with you in the future.
How is personal information protected?
We take certain appropriate security measures to help protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
Who has access to the information?
Board members and Officers of the association and it is only for membership related purposes.
We will not sell, rent, or lease mailing lists or other user data to others, and we will not make your personal information available to any unaffiliated parties.
How can I correct, amend or delete my personal information and/or opt out of future communications?
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. Contact us via the phone, contact form or mailing address on our website at any time to:
- see what data we have about you, if any;
- change/correct any data we have about you;
- ask us to delete any data we have about you; and/or
- opt out of future communications from us.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us via the phone number, contact form or email address listed on this website. If our information practices change in a significant way, we will post the policy changes here.
Effective September 26, 2018 updated January 14, 2024.