1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of the Nordic Walking Association of North America (“NWANA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), located at https://nwaofna.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Nonprofit Status

NWANA is a nonprofit organization recognized under United States law. Our mission is to promote, develop, and regulate Nordic Walking in the United States. Content on this Site is provided for educational, informational, governance, and community purposes.

3. Eligibility

By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old, or that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, documents, and software — is owned by NWANA or its licensors and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without prior written permission from NWANA.

5. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• violate any applicable law or regulation;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data;
• interfere with Site security, availability, or performance;
• misrepresent affiliation with NWANA.

6. User Content

If you submit or post content (including comments, images, or documents), you grant NWANA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with its nonprofit mission.

You represent that you own or control all rights to submitted content and that it does not infringe third-party rights.

7. Donations and Payments

Donations and payments made through the Site are voluntary and non-refundable, unless explicitly stated otherwise. NWANA is not responsible for errors or interruptions caused by third-party payment processors.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. NWANA does not control and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. NWANA disclaims all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NWANA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to use of the Site.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NWANA and its representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Washington, D.C., under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14. Changes to the Terms

NWANA may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

Nordic Walking Association of North America (NWANA)
Email: info@nwaofna.org