Discussion Forum Terms of Use
Last updated: 6/26/2025
Welcome to the National Independent Laboratory Association (NILA) Member Connect Online Community (“Forum”). This platform is provided exclusively for the benefit of NILA’s laboratory members to exchange information, ideas, and professional insights. By accessing or using the Forum, you agree to abide by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you may not use the Forum.
1. Eligibility
Only current members of NILA in good standing may access or post on this Forum. Your participation is contingent upon compliance with these Terms of Use and NILA’s governing policies.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Forum in a professional, respectful, and lawful manner. You shall not:
- Post defamatory, obscene, harassing, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful content.
- Promote commercial products or services, except where expressly permitted by forum rules.
- Post confidential or proprietary information without appropriate authorization.
- Engage in political campaigning, lobbying, or fundraising unless pre-approved by NILA.
- Use the Forum to facilitate price fixing, bid rigging, or other activities that may violate antitrust laws.
3. User Conduct
You agree to:
NILA reserves the right to remove content and/or suspend or revoke access to users who violate these standards.
4. Moderation
The Forum is monitored by NILA staff. Moderators may edit, delete, or move posts as necessary to maintain order, relevance, and compliance with these Terms. Moderation decisions are final.
5. Content Ownership and License
You retain ownership of the content you post, but by posting on the Forum, you NILA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display your content in connection with Forum operations.
You agree that you will not post content you do not have the legal right to share.
6. Privacy and Confidentiality
Forum content is intended for members only and should not be shared externally unless explicitly allowed. Users are expected to uphold confidentiality of discussions and respect proprietary information shared by others.
7. Disclaimers
The Forum is provided “as is.” NILA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content and disclaims all warranties, express or implied.
The views expressed by users are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of NILA.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NILA shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Forum, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of goodwill, or any direct or indirect damages.
9. Termination
NILA reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Forum for any reason, including violation of these Terms or other Association policies.
10. Changes to These Terms
NILA may update these Terms at any time. Members will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of the Forum after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
National Independent Laboratory Association
906 Olive Street, Suite 1200
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
nila@nila-usa.org
314-241-1445