TERMS AND CONDITIONS

National Black Police Association
Website: nationalbpa.org
Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of the National Black Police Association (“NBPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the National Black Police Association website, nationalbpa.org, including its content, features, services, forms, registrations, and other resources.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. ABOUT THE NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION

The National Black Police Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving its members, supporting communities, promoting professional development, advancing education, encouraging community engagement, and addressing matters affecting law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve.

Information provided on this website is intended to support the mission, programs, activities, members, chapters, partners, and communities of the National Black Police Association.

2. USE OF THIS WEBSITE

You may use this website for lawful, personal, informational, professional, and organizational purposes.

You agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, databases, accounts, or other systems.
Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code, or other harmful technology.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with the National Black Police Association.
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit protected NBPA materials without authorization.
Use NBPA's name, logos, trademarks, or other branding in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or authorization.

NBPA reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website when it reasonably believes these Terms have been violated.

3. MEMBERSHIP

The website may provide information about NBPA membership and allow individuals or organizations to submit membership applications, renewals, inquiries, or payments.

Submission of an application or payment does not necessarily guarantee membership. Membership eligibility, classifications, rights, responsibilities, dues, and status may also be governed by the National Black Police Association's bylaws, policies, procedures, and applicable chapter requirements.

If there is a conflict between information presented on the website and the organization's governing documents concerning membership, the applicable governing documents and officially adopted policies will control.

4. DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

The National Black Police Association may accept donations or other financial contributions through this website or through third-party payment providers.

Unless otherwise stated, donations are voluntary. Donors are responsible for providing accurate information when making a contribution.

The tax treatment or deductibility of any payment or contribution depends on applicable law and the nature of the payment. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as individual tax advice. Donors should consult their own tax professional regarding their particular circumstances.

5. EVENT REGISTRATION

NBPA may offer registration for conferences, meetings, training programs, community events, conventions, and other activities.

Event-specific terms, including registration fees, cancellation policies, refund policies, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and schedules, may be provided separately.

NBPA reserves the right to modify event schedules, speakers, locations, programming, or other event details when reasonably necessary.

6. PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS

Certain services, memberships, events, products, or programs offered through the website may require payment.

Users are responsible for providing accurate billing and payment information.

Refund eligibility may vary depending on the type of transaction. Any specific refund or cancellation policy presented during a transaction or registration process will apply to that transaction.

Processing fees charged by third-party payment providers may be subject to separate terms.

7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

This website may contain links to websites, social media platforms, payment processors, registration systems, sponsors, partners, government agencies, or other third-party services.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. NBPA does not necessarily control or endorse the content, security, privacy practices, products, services, or opinions of third-party websites.

Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, content created or owned by the National Black Police Association, including its name, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, publications, designs, website content, educational materials, and other original materials, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No NBPA content may be reproduced, modified, published, distributed, sold, licensed, or commercially exploited without prior authorization, except where permitted by law.

The names, logos, photographs, trademarks, and other materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

9. NBPA NAME AND LOGO

The National Black Police Association's name, logos, insignia, and related branding may not be used in a way that falsely represents an individual, business, organization, chapter, event, product, or service as being officially approved, endorsed, sponsored, or operated by NBPA.

Authorized NBPA chapters and representatives must use organizational branding in accordance with applicable NBPA policies and guidelines.

10. USER-SUBMITTED INFORMATION

When you submit information through the website, including membership applications, contact forms, event registrations, inquiries, photographs, documents, or other materials, you represent that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to provide it.

You agree not to knowingly submit false, fraudulent, defamatory, infringing, or unlawful material.

Personal information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with NBPA's applicable privacy practices and Privacy Policy.

11. PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, AND MEDIA

NBPA may publish photographs, videos, recordings, and other media from its programs, conferences, meetings, and community events where legally permitted.

Additional notices or releases may apply to particular events or activities.

Individuals who have concerns regarding an image or other media appearing on the website may contact NBPA to request review.

12. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Information available through nationalbpa.org or blackpolice.org is provided for general informational and educational purposes.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, tax, employment, law-enforcement, or other professional advice.

NBPA makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information but does not guarantee that every page, announcement, date, document, link, or other item will always be complete, accurate, or current.

13. NO GUARANTEE OF WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

NBPA does not guarantee that the website will always operate without interruption, delay, technical problems, errors, or security issues.

The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, updates, hosting problems, cybersecurity measures, circumstances beyond NBPA's control, or other operational reasons.

14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

To the extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

NBPA makes no warranties regarding the continuous availability, completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the website or its content except as otherwise required by law.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the National Black Police Association, its officers, board members, employees, volunteers, chapters, representatives, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

16. SECURITY

Users are responsible for taking reasonable precautions when accessing websites and online services.

If you believe the NBPA website, an NBPA account, or information submitted through the website may have been compromised, please notify the organization promptly.

17. PRIVACY

Your use of this website may involve the collection or processing of personal information.

NBPA's collection and use of personal information are addressed separately in its Privacy Policy. Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy together with these Terms and Conditions.

18. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This website is primarily intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information through the website may contact NBPA regarding the information.

19. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

NBPA may revise these Terms and Conditions periodically to reflect changes to the website, organizational practices, programs, technology, or applicable requirements.

The updated Terms and Conditions will be posted on this website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website following publication of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those terms to the extent permitted by law.

20. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions will be governed by applicable laws of the United States and, where applicable, the laws of the jurisdiction governing the National Black Police Association, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

21. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

22. CONTACT US

Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or use of the National Black Police Association website may be directed to:

National Black Police Association
Website: nationalbpa.org or blackpolice.org

Please use the contact information provided on the website for current organizational inquiries.

Last Updated: September 1, 2026