Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 5, 2024

Welcome to the website of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) ("we," "our," "us"). By accessing or using our website, www.nysslha.org, or any of our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the NYSSLHA website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

3. Use of Website

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our website. By using the website, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into this agreement.
  • Permitted Use: You may use the website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website for any purpose that is unlawful, prohibited by these Terms of Use, or in any way that could damage or impair the website or interfere with others' use of the website.
  • User Accounts: If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Intellectual Property

  • Ownership: All content on the website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of MSHA or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the website for personal and non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by NYSSLHA. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that NYSSLHA is not liable for any damages or losses caused by your use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party sites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • As-Is Basis: The website and all content, products, and services provided through it are provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis. NYSSLHA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, its content, or the services offered, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
  • No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You use the website at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NYSSLHA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or any content, products, or services provided through the website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NYSSLHA, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users of the website, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New York for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the website.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NYSSLHA regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

13. Contact Us

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

New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)
11 Ralph Place, Suite 304, Staten Island, NY 10304
Email: nysslha@nysslha.org


For more than 60 years, the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) has represented the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and individuals served by members of these professions.

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