1. Introduction
Welcome to FBLA+ (the "Services"). By using, downloading, or otherwise accessing the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
ARBITRATION NOTICE: Except for certain types of disputes described in Section 15 below, disputes between you and FBLA+ will be resolved by mandatory binding arbitration, and you waive any right to participate in a class action.
FBLA+ is an independent, student‑led educational project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FBLA, Inc.
2. Accounts
You may sign in using a supported identity provider (e.g., Google). You agree to provide accurate information and to keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account and must notify us of any unauthorized use.
3. Content
The Services include practice materials, flashcards, and user‑generated inputs (collectively, "User Content"). You are responsible for your User Content and represent that you have the necessary rights to submit it. You grant FBLA+ a worldwide, royalty‑free, non‑exclusive license to host, store, reproduce, and display your User Content solely to operate and improve the Services.
4. Proprietary Rights
Except for User Content, the Services and their content are owned by FBLA+ and its contributors and are protected by applicable laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you rights to FBLA+ trademarks or logos.
5. License and Restrictions
We grant you a personal, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to use the Services for educational, non‑commercial purposes. You may not reverse engineer, scrape, interfere with, or misuse the Services; rent or sublicense access; or use the Services to create a competing product.
6. Acceptable Use
- Do not upload unlawful, infringing, harmful, or misleading content.
- Do not attempt to bypass security or access data you are not authorized to access.
- Do not introduce malware or engage in abusive or illegal activity.
7. Educational Content
We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that content is error‑free. Content is provided “as is” for educational purposes and does not represent official FBLA materials.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains what personal information we collect and how we use it.
9. Beta Features
We may offer beta or experimental features. Beta features may be unreliable and are provided “as is.”
10. Modification and Termination
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time. You may stop using the Services at any time. Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination.
11. DMCA
We respect intellectual property rights. To submit a copyright complaint, email a detailed notice tosupport@fblaplus.org identifying the work and allegedly infringing material. We may remove content and/or terminate repeat infringers.
12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” FBLA+ DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR‑FREE OPERATION.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FBLA+ AND ITS CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FBLA+ and its contributors from any claims arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
15. Dispute Resolution; Governing Law; Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
These Terms and any action related to them are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions, and by applicable U.S. federal law (including the Federal Arbitration Act for matters involving arbitration).
Agreement to Arbitrate. Except for (a) individual claims in small claims court, and (b) claims seeking injunctive or other equitable relief for alleged intellectual property infringement or misappropriation, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services shall be finally settled by binding arbitration in Middlesex County, New Jersey under the Federal Arbitration Act and the then‑current rules of JAMS by one arbitrator appointed in accordance with such rules. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Class Action Waiver. ALL ARBITRATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS UNDER THIS SECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR CLASS‑WIDE ARBITRATION.
Opt‑Out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of the date you first accept these Terms by emailingsupport@fblaplus.org with your full name and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any action not subject to arbitration shall be the state and federal courts located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, and you waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
17. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email support@fblaplus.org.
FBLA+ is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FBLA, Inc.