The Web Sites, RPAI Apps, and the information provided are for general informational purposes about RPAI, its products and Services, and its related companies. Any product or service described on the Web Sites or RPAI Apps may have exclusions, limitations, reductions in benefits and terms under which it may be continued in force or discontinued. For more information, please consult your RPAI secretariat. Some products and/or Services may be available in your jurisdiction. Your eligibility for any particular product or service is subject to final determination by RPAI. The Web Sites and RPAI Apps may offer general information about the law and legal services.

The Web Sites and RPAI Apps cannot and do not contain legal advice. RPAI is not a law firm. The legal information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Use of the Web Sites or RPAI Apps does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Web Sites and RPAI Apps should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Prior to taking any actions based upon such information contained in the Web Sites and RPAI Apps you are strongly encouraged to consult with a RPAI legal professional or provider law firm, or other licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction. The use or reliance on any information contained in the Web Sites or RPAI Apps is solely at your own risk and subject to the warranties, limits of liability, and indemnifications provided in these Terms of Use.

You agree that by providing your contact information to RPAI, you consent to receiving communication from RPAI, its affiliates, and its agents in connection with your membership. This may include communication about your account, features, and Services via email, push notification, phone, or text message (including by an automatic telephone dialing system and/or with an artificial or pre-recorded voice) at any of the phone numbers provided by you or on your behalf. Text messaging and data charges may be applied by your cell phone carrier.

You are not obligated to consent to receiving automated marketing phone calls or text messages about other RPAI products as a condition of membership. If you believe that you are receiving automated marketing communications by text message or phone in error, then you may opt out by following any opt-out instructions provided with the communication or by contacting customer service. Likewise, if you wish to stop receiving marketing emails, you may opt out by clicking “unsubscribe” on the email. If you do not opt out, RPAI may continue to contact you about new features and cost-saving opportunities as outlined in these Terms of Use and/or in the RPAI Privacy Policy. If you change your contact information, please let RPAI know so you can continue to receive communications.

The following terms in this section applies to any person who (1) signs up to receive one or more SMS/MMS messages and/or messages from us, or (2) sends us messages via SMS or MMS.

When you sign up for our text alert program, you are expressly consenting to receive recurring text messages on behalf of RPAI. Text message communications from RPAI may include, but are not limited to: (i) information about your membership; (ii) information about our Services; (iii) communications concerning promotions; and (iv) news concerning legal and industry developments (the “Text Services”). Text message frequency may vary based on the message content. You agree that such texts may be generated by automatic telephone dialing systems.

You may opt out of the Text Services at any time by texting the word STOP in response to the message you received. If you do that, you will receive one additional message confirming that you will no longer receive messages from us regarding your service. You may also opt out of the Text Services through your account notification settings. If you need help with our Text Services, you may text the word HELP in response to the message you received or email us at memberservices@ripai.org.

Message and data rates may apply. We do not charge a fee for the Text Services; however, depending on your messaging plan, your mobile carrier may charge you for each message we send you or that you send us. It is your responsibility to know whether your carrier will charge you per-message costs (for instance, if you do not have an unlimited texting plan, or have exceeded your monthly quota of free messages). We assume no responsibility for charges incurred by your using the Text Services.

The Text Services may not be available in all areas at all times. SMS/MMS messages are distributed via a complex system of service providers and we cannot guarantee their availability or performance. This means we may not be able to successfully transmit SMS/MMS messages to you, and we have no liability for any such transmission delay or message failure. The Text Services may not work in the event of product, software, coverage, or other changes made by your wireless carrier or changes you make to your mobile device. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

You must provide your own wireless device, subscribe to a wireless service on a participating mobile carrier, and be able to receive text messages using that wireless device and your carrier’s service.

If you have any questions regarding privacy, please visit our Privacy Policy: https://www.ripai.org/privacy-policy.

RPAI adheres to all applicable laws regarding the privacy of information submitted by Users of the Services. To receive information about the privacy policy applicable to the Services, please visit our Privacy Policy: https://www.ripai.org/privacy-policy. This Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference, explains what information RPAI may collect or gather from you on or through the Services and how we will use and protect your information. RPAI may use data collected from the Services, including Web Site history data or cookies, in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Although the Web Sites and RPAI Apps contain links to other web sites, RPAI is not responsible for the privacy practices employed by other web sites. In addition, unless stated otherwise, RPAI cannot guarantee the security of any data submitted through the internet, or by e-mail.

The Services should only be accessed and used by individuals who are at least 18 years of age and who agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. The Web Sites and RPAI Apps may be accessible worldwide. Your accessing/using the Web Sites or RPAI Apps from anywhere is done at your own risk and are responsible for complying with the laws and regulations of the territory from which you access/use the Web Sites or RPAI Apps.

RPAI reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to revise, change, or modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will incorporate all material changes to these Terms of Use on this page. Notice of any change may be given in any manner we choose that complies with law, including, but not limited to posting a notice of such changes on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the most recent version of these Terms of Use. Any use by a User of the Services following notice of such changes shall be deemed to constitute acceptance by that User of those changes to the Terms of Use.

All rights reserved. The material and images contained on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps are protected by copyright and are owned by RPAI unless otherwise indicated. No material from the Web Sites or RPAI Apps may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way.

RPAI may display and distribute content and Information supplied by third parties on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps. RPAI does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of, or endorse, any content or Information of any third party. Any opinions, advice, statement, services, offers or other content or information expressed or made available by third parties, including, without limitation, information providers or any other user of the Web Sites and RPAI Apps, are those of the respective author(s) or distributor, and not RPAI. All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, trade dress, icons and domain names located on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps are the property and registered or unregistered trademarks of RPAI, its affiliates, their respective licensors or other third parties, unless otherwise noted. Nothing contained on the Web Sites or RPAI Apps should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark, service mark, trade name, logo, trade dress, icon and domain name displayed on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps, without the written permission of RPAI or the applicable third party that may own the marks or names displayed on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps. Your use of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, logos, icons and domain names displayed on the Web Sites or RPAI Apps, or any other content or Information on the Web Sites and RPAI Apps, except as provided herein, is strictly prohibited.

If you believe any information on our Web Sites or RPAI Apps infringes your copyrights or applicable law, please contact us with the following information:

Notices should be directed to: generalcounsel@ripai.org