Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyNASCA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
1. Information We Collect
When you become a member or use our website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide to us.
We may also automatically collect certain information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and dates and times of access.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
• Create and manage your membership and account;
• Process membership renewals;
• Provide website features, services, and member benefits;
• Communicate with you about your account, membership, events, or important updates;
• Respond to questions or requests;
• Improve and maintain our website and services;
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or misuse; and
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, users, or the security of our services.
4. Your Choices
You may update certain account information through contacting us at Secretariat@n-a-s-c-a.org to request assistance.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmitting or storing information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our website and, where required, provide additional notice.
Website & Account Use
Website & Account Use PolicyBy accessing or using N-A-S-C-A.ORG, you agree to use the website responsibly and in accordance with these rules.
1. Account Responsibility
If you have an account, you are responsible for providing accurate information and keeping your login credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity that occurs through your account and should notify us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed or used without authorization.
You may not share, sell, transfer, or otherwise provide access to your account to another person unless expressly authorized by us.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the website or your membership to:
• Violate any applicable law or regulation;
• Harass, threaten, intimidate, or abuse another person;
• Impersonate another person or organization;
• Submit fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive information;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or information;
• Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
• Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful material;
• Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or excessively access website content without permission;
• Send spam or unauthorized promotional material; or
• Engage in any activity that could reasonably harm the website, its members, or N-A-S-C-A.ORG.
3. Account Suspension or Termination
We may suspend or terminate an account or membership if we reasonably believe that the member has violated these rules, our membership terms, our Code of Conduct, or applicable law.
Where appropriate, we may provide notice and an opportunity to address the issue before taking action. We may also take immediate action when necessary to protect members, the website, or our organization.
4. Website Availability
We strive to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that it will always be uninterrupted, error-free, or available. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the website when necessary.
5. Changes to These Rules
We may update these rules from time to time. Updated rules will be posted on the website and will become effective as stated in the updated policy.
Content & Intellectual Property
Content & Intellectual Property PolicyThis policy explains the rights associated with content provided by N-A-S-C-A.ORG and content submitted by members.
1. Our Content
Unless otherwise stated, the website and its contents—including our name, logos, branding, designs, text, graphics, photographs, videos, software, and other materials—are owned by or licensed to NASCA and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may use our website and its content for your personal, non-commercial participation in the membership community. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, publicly display, or otherwise exploit our content without our prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
2. Member Content
Members may have opportunities to submit content to NASCA, including, photographs, videos, testimonials, reviews, documents, or other materials ("Member Content").
You retain ownership of your Member Content. By submitting Member Content to the website, you grant NASCA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute that content as reasonably necessary to operate and promote the membership community and provide the services.
This license continues for as long as necessary for us to maintain records and fulfill legitimate operational or legal purposes, unless otherwise stated in this policy.
3. Your Responsibility for Submitted Content
You are responsible for the content you submit. By submitting Member Content, you represent that:
• You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content;
• The content does not knowingly violate another person's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights;
• The content does not violate applicable law or our membership rules; and
• You have obtained appropriate consent from identifiable individuals when required.
4. Removal of Content
We may remove or restrict access to Member Content that we reasonably believe violates our policies, applicable law, or the rights of others. We may also remove content for operational or security reasons.
5. Copyright Complaints
If you believe content on our website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us with sufficient information for us to investigate the concern.
6. Third-Party Content
The website may contain links, materials, or content provided by third parties. We are not responsible for third-party content or websites, and your use of those services may be subject to their own terms and policies.
Member Code of Conduct
NASCA is an industry membership organization established to promote professional relationships, education, knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and the exchange of information among members.To maintain a professional, constructive, and non-commercial environment, all members and participants are expected to follow this Code of Conduct.
1. Professional and Respectful Conduct
Members must treat other members, guests, speakers, staff, and participants with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
Members must not engage in:
• Harassment, bullying, intimidation, threats, or abusive conduct;
• Discriminatory or hateful conduct;
• Personal attacks, insulting, degrading, or deliberately disruptive behavior;
• Unwelcome sexual conduct or other inappropriate behavior;
• Knowingly false or malicious statements about another member or organization; or
• Conduct that unreasonably interferes with another member's participation in the group.
Disagreements and differences of professional opinion are permitted and encouraged when expressed respectfully and constructively.
2. Non-Commercial Purpose
NASCA is a non-commercial membership community. The website, discussion forums, meetings, events, and other member activities are intended for professional education, industry discussion, networking, and the exchange of ideas—not for commercial transactions.
Unless expressly authorized by NASCA, members may not use the membership, website, directory, discussion forums, meetings, events, or other group resources to:
• Advertise, promote, market, or sell products or services;
• Solicit customers, clients, vendors, investors, employees, or business opportunities;
• Make or solicit offers to buy or sell goods or services;
• Post sales promotions, discounts, coupons, advertisements, or commercial announcements;
• Send unsolicited commercial messages to other members;
• Use member contact information for marketing or sales purposes;
• Recruit members into a commercial opportunity, sales program, referral program, or similar business arrangement;
• Direct members to external websites primarily for the purpose of making a commercial sale; or
• Conduct or facilitate commercial transactions between members.
Members should not interpret participation in the group, access to member information, or attendance at an event as permission to solicit business from other members.
3. Limited Professional References
Members may identify their employer, organization, professional role, or area of expertise when participating in the group.
However, such identification must not be used as a means of advertising or soliciting business.
For example, a member may state, "I work in a certain industry/field and have experience with this issue," but should not use a discussion, post, meeting, or member communication to promote their company, solicit a customer, or make a sales pitch.
4. Industry Discussions
Members are encouraged to exchange ideas, experiences, research, best practices, and other information relevant to the industry.
Members should distinguish between sharing professional knowledge and promoting their own commercial interests.
Members should not use industry discussions as a pretext for sales activity or targeted solicitation.
5. Confidential and Proprietary Information
Members should respect confidential, proprietary, and non-public information belonging to other members, their employers, clients, customers, or other organizations.
Members should not share information that they are not authorized to disclose.
Nothing in this Code of Conduct requires a member to disclose confidential or proprietary information.
6. Antitrust and Competition Laws
Members must comply with all applicable antitrust and competition laws.
Members should not use the group to discuss or coordinate matters that could unlawfully restrict competition, including agreements or coordination concerning prices, pricing policies, customers, markets, territories, wages, suppliers, production levels, bids, or allocation of business opportunities.
Members should not exchange competitively sensitive information except where such exchange is clearly appropriate and lawful.
When in doubt, members should refrain from the discussion and seek guidance from NASCA before proceeding.
7. Member Information and Privacy
Member contact information and other member information provided through NASCA must be used only for legitimate membership-related purposes.
Members may not copy, collect, sell, distribute, or use member information for commercial solicitation, marketing, lead generation, or other unauthorized purposes.
8. Events and Meetings
The Code of Conduct applies to all NASCA activities, whether conducted online or in person, including meetings, conferences, educational programs, networking events, discussion forums, social events, and member communications.
Members are expected to respect the purpose and format of each event and refrain from unauthorized commercial solicitation.
9. Reporting Concerns
Members who believe that this Code of Conduct has been violated are encouraged to report the matter to NASCA at Secretariat@n-a-s-c-a.org .
Reports will be reviewed as appropriate and handled as confidentially as reasonably possible.
Retaliation against a member who makes a good-faith report of a potential violation is prohibited.
10. Enforcement
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in appropriate action, including removal of content, restriction of access to certain group activities, suspension of membership privileges, or termination of membership.
The nature and severity of the response may depend on the circumstances, including the seriousness and frequency of the conduct.
NASCA reserves the right to take immediate action when reasonably necessary to protect members, the organization, or the integrity of the community.
11. No Waiver of Applicable Law
Nothing in this Code of Conduct is intended to prohibit lawful professional discussion, the exercise of legally protected rights, or conduct that cannot lawfully be restricted.
NASCA may update this Code of Conduct from time to time. Members will be subject to the version in effect at the time of their participation.