Terms of Service

Last updated:  September 20, 2026

Please read these terms and conditions (“terms and conditions”, “terms”) carefully before using https://eglfc.org website (“website”, “service”) operated by Eastern Great Lakes Fiber Conference (EGLFC) (“us”, ‘we”, “our”).

Conditions of use

By using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are advised to stop using the website accordingly. EGLFC only grants use and access of this website, its products, and its services to those who have accepted its terms.

Privacy policy

Please review our privacy policy regarding data collection of registrants and donors and which also governs your visit to our website. It will help you better understand our practices.

Intellectual property

You agree that all materials, products, and services provided on this website are the property of EGLFC (except for photos with attribution otherwise), its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors including all copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property. You also agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute the EGLFC’s intellectual property in any way without permission, including electronic, digital, or new trademark registrations.

You grant EGLFC a royalty-free and non-exclusive license to display, use, copy, transmit, and broadcast the content you upload and publish. For issues regarding intellectual property claims, you should contact the company in order to come to an agreement.

Electronic Communications

When you visit eglfc.org or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically.  You consent to receive communications from us electronically.  We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on our website.  You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Payment Information

EGLFC will accept payment of monetary donations or registration fees by check or by PayPal.  If registrants choose to pay with PayPal, a small processing fee will be added to the total. Payment in full is due within two weeks of registration but accommodations may be considered by special request.  Conditional refund of registration fees is explained the website page https://eglfc.org/deadlines/   Returned checks will be subject to a returned check surcharge.

Applicable law

By using this website, you agree that the laws of New York, without regard to principles of conflict laws, will govern these terms and conditions, or any dispute of any sort that might come between EGLFC and you, or its business partners and associates.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify EGLFC and its affiliates and hold EGLGC harmless against legal claims and demands that may arise from your use or misuse of our services. 

Limitation on liability

EGLFC is not liable for any damages that may occur to you as a result of your misuse of our website.

EGLFC reserves the right to edit, modify, and change this Agreement at any time. This Agreement is an understanding between EGLFC and the user, and this supersedes and replaces all prior agreements regarding the use of this website.

Disputes

Most disputes related in any way to your use of this website or products purchased from us can be resolved informally by the Executive Committee of the EGLFC Board of Directors.  Any unresolved dispute shall be arbitrated if necessary by state or federal court in the state of New York and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Updates & Notifications

Any changes to our Terms and Conditions will be indicated by an update to the date at the top of this page.