TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY
Introduction
Nordic Combined USA Inc. is committed to providing its constituents with information to maximize their interest in the sport of Nordic Combined, while protecting their privacy. Nordic Combined USA Inc. provides this notice explaining its policies for data collected through the Internet and other means. Nordic Combined USA Inc. currently operates the following website to which this policy applies: www.nordiccombinedusa.org. From time to time, NCUSA may add new sites that may not be listed above but will provide a link to this policy. These terms of use apply to all users of the websites above. By using any of the websites, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, you may not access or use the websites. By agreeing to these terms of use, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy herein. Before using any of the websites, please carefully review our privacy policy. All personal information provided to us as a result of your use of any of the websites will be handled in accordance with the privacy terms herein.
Data Management
NCUSA maintains strict protocols in the management of its data. Any suspected abuse of NCUSA's privacy policy should be reported to NCUSA at the contact listed below. Nordic Combined USA Inc. manages all of its member, partner, and donor database and email transmissions exclusively through Bloomerang which maintains extremely high anti-spam standards.
Providing Information
Any persons providing information to NCUSA do so voluntarily. Although information may be required to participate in some NCUSA activities, promotions or sales, participants provide that information voluntarily. NCUSA collects information in conjunction with the following services: - Registering as a member - Purchasing products or services - Registering for NCUSA sweepstakes or contests - Registering for newsletters or other communications - Participating in donor programs - Participating in message boards, chat rooms or online services where registration is required - Communicating by any other means with NCUSA
The collection of personal information for these services may include your name, address, telephone number, email, date of birth, demographic information, age range, interests and/or credit card information. NCUSA needs to collect this information for the management of its athletic programs, fulfilling purchases or prizes, providing requested communications, tracking/verifying compliance with NCUSA's policies and federal, state and local laws, and for feedback solicitation purposes. NCUSA adheres to strict data management protocols. Those protocols vary based on the category of participation with NCUSA as indicated below.
Members
In order to conduct its athletic programs, NCUSA may share personal information including name, address, birth date, and athletic background with NCUSA registered clubs, event organizers, USSS, officials, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. This information is shared solely for the purpose of conducting NCUSA’s athletic programs. Name and address information only may be shared with third parties providing a product or service deemed by NCUSA to be of direct interest to NCUSA members’ pursuit of their athletic interests. Email addresses are never provided to third parties, although NCUSA itself, on behalf of its partners, or its regional or divisional offices, may distribute email addresses of members to its regions, divisions, clubs, and other affiliated entities. Credit card or any other financial information is never shared under any circumstances. Any suspected abuse of this usage should be reported to NCUSA's Member Data Management at the contact listed below.
Purchasing Products or Services
To accept orders for products or services, NCUSA and its agents may collect personal information including name, address, payment information, including credit card, for the purpose of delivering such products or services. Name and address information only may be shared with third parties providing a product or service deemed by NCUSA to be of direct interest to those purchasing products or services. Email addresses are never provided to third parties, although NCUSA and its partners may distribute information to email addresses of those purchasing products or services. Credit card or any other financial information is never shared. Some of NCUSA's product or service partners maintain their own privacy policy. Persons wishing to opt-out of any future communications may contact NCUSA. Any suspected abuse of this usage should be reported at the contact listed below.
Registering for Sweepstakes or Contests
In order to manage sweepstakes or contests, NCUSA and its agents may collect name, address, age verification, and email address. First-time registrants will also be asked to confirm their registration through an industry-standard double-opt-in registration process. NCUSA in management of the sweepstakes or contest, may share that information only with sweepstakes or contest partners, and only with companies providing a product or service consistent with the interests of the sweepstakes or contest participants and adhering to a strict privacy policy that allows for unsubscribing or opting out of any future communications. Every subsequent email communication carries a simple opt-out or unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email. Persons wishing to opt-out of any future communications may contact NCUSA. Any suspected abuse of this usage should be reported at the contact listed below.
Registering for Newsletters and Other Communications
In order to provide requested communications, including printed and online newsletters, bulletins, and other communications, NCUSA may collect name, address, and email address for the purpose of fulfilling communications. First-time registrants will also be asked to confirm their registration through an industry-standard double-opt-in registration process. Every subsequent email communication carries a simple opt-out or unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email. Name and address information only may be shared with third parties providing a product or service deemed by NCUSA to be of direct interest to members’ pursuit of their athletic interests. Email addresses are never provided to third parties, although NCUSA itself, on behalf of its partners, or its regional or divisional offices, may distribute information to email addresses of members. Persons wishing to opt-out of any future communications may contact NCUSA. Any suspected abuse of this usage should be reported to the contact listed below.
Donor Programs
NCUSA appreciates the generosity of donors who contribute to support NCUSA athletes and programs. In order to provide appropriate donor fulfillment, NCUSA may collect name, address, email, and contribution information, including credit card numbers, to fulfill donor recognition programs. Name and address information only may be shared with third parties providing a product or service deemed by NCUSA to be of direct interest to donors. Email addresses are never provided to third parties, although NCUSA itself, or on behalf of its partners, may distribute information to email addresses of donors. Every subsequent email communication carries a simple opt-out or unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email. Persons wishing to opt-out of any future communications may contact NCUSA. Any suspected abuse of this usage should be reported to the contact listed below.
Telemarketing
NCUSA may, on occasion, conduct telemarketing campaigns using information provided by persons to NCUSA acquired through third parties, or acquired through telematching existing NCUSA databases. As a nonprofit organization conducting fundraising operations, NCUSA is not bound by the Federal "do not call list.”
Disclaimer
NCUSA, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, are not responsible for and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any Site Materials, User Content, products, data, services, links, advertisements or other items contained within the Site. NCUSA reserves the right to immediately remove any Site Materials or User Content for any reason or for no reason. NCUSA cannot and does not review all communications or products made available on or through the Site, but, although not obligated to, may review, verify, make changes to or remove any User Content, Site Materials, the Site or the products or services made available in connection with the Site, including information submitted in connection with the Site Materials or other features at any time, with or without notice in its sole discretion. You agree that you must evaluate and bear all risks associated with the use of Site Materials or User Content and that you may not rely on such Site Materials or User Content.
Limitation of Liability
NCUSA and its licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary, extra-contractual, or punitive damages of any kind whatsoever, including lost revenues or lost profits, which may or does result from the use of, access to, or inability to use the site, the user content, site materials, services, products, data and other materials on, in and made available through the site. Under no circumstances will the total liability of NCUSA and its licensors to you or any other person or entity in connection with, based upon, or arising from the site, user content, site materials in and on, or the services, products, data or other materials offered in connection therewith exceed the price paid by you for use of this site and services and products. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply. If any part of this limitation of liability is found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then the total liability of NCUSA and its licensors shall not exceed ten dollars ($10). If you are dissatisfied with the Site or with any of these terms, or feel NCUSA has breached these terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using this Site.
Right to Change
NCUSA reserves the right at any time to modify, alter, or update this Policy. Your use of the Site following any changes means that you agree to follow and be bound by the Policy as changed, subject to limitations under applicable law. Any change to this Policy shall be effective as to any user who has visited the Site before the change was made. This Policy was last updated on the date indicated below.
Contacting Us
For questions about this website or our policies, please contact us [email] Nordic Combined USA, Inc. PO Box 771815 Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Non-Discrimination Policy
Nordic Combined USA, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical ability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.