Terms of Use for Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)

Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services.

Use of Our Website and Services

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations.
  • Transmit or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful or malicious software.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of our website, other systems or networks connected to our website, or any of the services offered on or through our website.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website, servers, or networks.
  • Use any automated means (e.g., robots, spiders) to access our website for any purpose.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and features on our website, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and software, are the property of HACIA or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our website without our express written permission.

Membership and Event Participation

By becoming a member or participating in HACIA events, you agree to abide by our membership guidelines, event rules, and code of conduct. HACIA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your membership or participation in any event if you violate these Terms of Use or engage in inappropriate or unlawful behavior.

Use of Member Information

HACIA publicly shares basic contact information for its members to facilitate professional networking and collaboration. However, this information must not be used for mass contact purposes, including but not limited to sales, marketing, or donation requests. Any outreach to members using their contact information must be approved by HACIA in advance. Unauthorized use of member contact information for any form of solicitation or outreach not approved by HACIA is strictly prohibited and may result in suspension or termination of access to our services.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience only. HACIA does not control or endorse any third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. HACIA does not guarantee that our website will be available, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HACIA will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website, services, or participation in our events. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HACIA, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to your use of our website, services, or violation of these Terms of Use.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated terms on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)
650 W Lake, Suite 415
Chicago, IL 6061

(312) 575-0389