Terms of Use

Welcome to the website of [Advance Woody Biomass Alliance / USIPA legal entity name] (“AWBA,” “USIPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at and any related pages, content, features, and services (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

The Site provides information about AWBA/USIPA, including topics such as renewable carbon, woody biomass value chains, markets and pathways, policy and advocacy, industry news, and related resources.

2. Eligibility and Acceptable Use

You may use the Site only in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms.

You agree not to:

• use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
• interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Site;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, or data;
• copy, scrape, harvest, or extract Site content using automated means (except as permitted by law or with our written permission);
• upload or transmit malicious code, malware, or harmful content;
• misrepresent your identity or affiliation;
• use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, or overburden the Site.

3. Informational and Educational Content Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we may publish information related to industry trends, markets, policy developments, sustainability, and renewable carbon pathways, the Site content:

• is not legal advice;
• is not investment, financial, tax, engineering, or regulatory advice;
• may not reflect the most current developments;
• should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice.

You are responsible for evaluating any information before relying on it.

4. No Warranties Regarding Policy, Regulatory, or Market Outcomes

The Site may include commentary, analysis, or advocacy-related materials concerning policy frameworks, markets, decarbonization pathways, supply chains, standards, or sector opportunities. Such materials may include forward-looking statements, assumptions, or opinions.

We do not guarantee:

• legislative or regulatory outcomes;
• market acceptance or commercial viability of any product, pathway, or technology;
• eligibility for incentives, credits, subsidies, or certifications;
• the accuracy or completeness of third-party data, reports, or claims referenced on the Site.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the Site and its content—including text, graphics, logos, design elements, images, videos, downloads, and compilations—are owned by or licensed to AWBA/USIPA and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

• view and use the Site for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes; and
• print or download limited portions for internal reference, provided you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices.

You may not (without our prior written consent):

• reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit Site content;
• use our name, logo, trademarks, or service marks in a way that implies endorsement.

6. Trademarks

“AWBA,” “USIPA,” and any associated names, logos, slogans, and branding elements are trademarks or service marks of [insert legal entity name] or its affiliates/licensors. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks without prior written permission.

7. User Submissions and Communications

If you submit information to us through forms, email, newsletter sign-ups, inquiries, membership/contact requests, or other communications (“Submissions”):

• you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to provide it;
• you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Submission as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, operate the Site, and conduct our organizational activities (subject to our Privacy Policy);
• you agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content.

We are not obligated to keep any Submission confidential unless required by law or expressly agreed in writing.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, articles, partners, sponsors, or resources. We provide these links for convenience only.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

• third-party websites or services;
• their content, policies, or practices;
• any products, services, or claims they make.

Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and their terms/privacy policies will apply.

9. Testimonials, Endorsements, and Partner References

The Site may include testimonials, partner logos, sponsor references, or customer/industry statements. Such content reflects the views or relationships stated at the time of publication and should not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of future results,
• a universal experience, or
• an endorsement beyond what is expressly stated.

We reserve the right to update, remove, or modify such references at any time.

10. Site Availability and Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice. We do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, secure, or error-free.

We may also update Site content periodically, but we are not obligated to update any specific content.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
• DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED;
• THE SITE OR SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS;
• THE CONTENT IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE, OR CURRENT.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AWBA/USIPA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE OR CONTENT.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED US $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) FOR USE OF THE SITE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so portions of this section may not apply to you.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AWBA/USIPA and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, licensors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• your use of the Site;
• your violation of these Terms;
• your violation of any law or third-party rights;
• your submissions or communications to us.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy ([insert link]), which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

If there is a conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding personal data handling, the Privacy Policy will control with respect to personal data matters.

15. International Use

The Site may be accessed from jurisdictions around the world. We make no representation that the Site or content is appropriate or available in all locations. You are responsible for compliance with local laws when accessing or using the Site.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the [State/Commonwealth of ________, United States], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

17. Dispute Resolution

Option A (Court-based):
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [County, State], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Option B (Arbitration - if preferred):
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved by binding arbitration in [City, State] in accordance with the rules of [AAA/JAMS], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for misuse of intellectual property or confidential information.

Note: Choose either Option A or Option B after legal review.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice where appropriate (for example, via a notice on the Site).