Terms of Service

New York State Perinatal Association Effective Date: December 17, 2025

The New York State Perinatal Association (“NYSPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at https://nysperinatal.org/ (the “Website”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and any content, functionality, or services offered on or through it (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Website.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Use of the Website

Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Website. By using it, you represent that you meet this requirement.
Permitted Use: The Website is provided for informational purposes and to support NYSPA’s mission of promoting maternal and infant health in New York State. You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Account Registration: If the Website offers membership, event registration, or other features requiring an account, you agree to provide accurate information and maintain the security of your account. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, documents, resources, and design (collectively, “Content”), is owned by NYSPA or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print Content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any Content without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted (e.g., sharing links to public resources).

3. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation (e.g., via viruses, hacking, or excessive traffic).
Impersonate any person or entity.
Collect or harvest personal information from other users.
Engage in any activity that restricts or inhibits others’ use of the Website.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access for violations.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., for event registrations, donations, or external resources). These are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for third-party content, products, or services. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their terms and policies.

5. Disclaimers

Informational Purposes Only: The Content on the Website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare providers for medical concerns related to pregnancy, childbirth, or infant health.
No Warranties: The Website and Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NYSPA, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so these may not apply to you.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NYSPA and its affiliates from any claims, losses, or damages (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Broome County, New York.

9. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not waive it.
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NYSPA regarding the Website.

10. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms: New York State Perinatal Association info@nysperinatal.org Vestal, New York 13850

Thank you for visiting our Website and supporting our mission to improve perinatal health outcomes in New York State.