ACCT Membership Policy

Policy:

In exchange for the benefits of membership, all ACCT members must agree to the terms and conditions of membership.

Purpose:

As outlined in its bylaws, the Association for Challenge Course Technology, Inc., doing business as ACCT International (ACCT), welcomes individuals and organizations with an interest in the challenge course field to become members. To become and remain a member, individuals and organizations must agree to certain terms and conditions of membership. It is the intent of this policy to outline the privileges and responsibilities of membership.

Procedure:

1. General Requirements
   1. ACCT Code of Ethics. All members must agree to the terms of the ACCT Code of Ethics.
      1. As an extension to the ACCT Code of Conduct Procedures, Section A.1., potential members will also correctly identify themselves for the purposes of choosing a membership level.
      2. “Dismissal from the ACCT community,” resulting from the Grievance and Mediation Procedures, shall include the loss of membership.
   2. Website Use. As an ACCT website user, individuals and organizations must also agree to the ACCTinfo.org Terms of Service and Privacy Policy found on the ACCT website. ACCT reserves the right to update the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at any time without notice.
   3. Technology Use. As a user of ACCT technology platforms, which may include but are not limited to social media, list-serves, email, mass communication tools, video conferencing, file and media storage, or other communication tools, members agree to not:
      1. Send, post, or forward any communication containing libelous, defamatory, offensive, racist, or obscene remarks, or any other material that might embarrass or discredit ACCT, its staff, and/or volunteers. 
      2. Post, resend, or share private or Confidential Information that reasonably appears to be without the direct consent of the person initiating the email, message, or communication.
      3. Send unsolicited mass emails, messages, or chain mail.
      4. Deceive or attempt to deceive the recipient as to the source of the message.
2. Privileges
   1. ACCT will make available to Members updates about ACCT’s activities as an Accredited Standards Developer (ASD), including access to the latest published ANSI/ACCT Standard.
   2. ACCT will provide industry updates, including but not limited to equipment recalls, warnings, and regulatory notices that are brought to the Association’s attention, as well as additional information and assets on the ACCT website (and other partner websites).
   3. Individual and organizational members will receive a member profile in the member directory. 
   4. Accredited member organizations will receive a similar listing in a public Accredited Vendor/Operation Directory.
   5. Member privileges and benefits at the Individual Membership level are only granted to that individual. Organizational membership belongs to the organization, and those privileges and benefits can be extended to a limited number of employees.
3. Dues
   1. ACCT dues are established by the Board of Directors, per the bylaws.
   2. Dues are annual and vary in price by membership type.
   3. Dues are invoiced 30 days before the expiration of membership.
   4. Membership will be non-renewed if the member's dues are not paid by the expiration date. At that time, members lose access to the above privileges and any other current member benefits. Organizations may also lose benefits, such as inheriting member seat assignments.
      Note: Payments that are postmarked by the expiration date will be processed as paid by the expiration date.
   5. Dues paid by auto-pay receive a percentage discount, established by the Board of Directors. If the credit card associated with the account expires or becomes inactive, resulting in non-payment, the new credit card will need to be established within 30 days of being notified of this issue, or membership will be non-renewed per 3.4. 
4. Changes to the Membership Policy
   1. ACCT reserves the right to change the Membership Policy at any time. Any changes to the Membership Policy will be effective immediately upon posting on the ACCT website.