Effective Date: September 1st, 2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to, and use of, the website and related online services of the HR & Business Leaders Council of Florida (“Council,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must refrain from using the website and any services offered through it.
1. Membership and Access
Membership with the Council grants users access to exclusive features, resources, and content available only to registered members. Membership is currently free of charge and offered at the discretion of the Council. While there is no monetary fee, registration requires providing accurate personal and professional information. We reserve the right to review, approve, or deny membership applications in our sole discretion. Membership may be revoked or suspended if these Terms are violated, if fraudulent information is provided, or if a member engages in conduct that we deem detrimental to the Council’s reputation or operations. We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue membership features at any time without prior notice.
2. Events, Programs, and Courses
The Council offers professional events, leadership programs, and educational courses, some of which require payment through our secure online platform. By registering and purchasing access, you agree to provide accurate billing information and to abide by our policies. All transactions are subject to our official Refund Policy, available at hrbleaders.com/refunds. It is your responsibility to review the refund terms prior to making any payment. Event registrations may also be subject to additional participation rules or requirements, which will be communicated at the time of registration. By enrolling, you agree to comply with those requirements in addition to these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property
All materials displayed on or available through our website, including but not limited to logos, trademarks, service marks, text, articles, images, documents, design elements, graphics, and software, are the exclusive property of the Council or its licensors. The content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Users may view, download, or print content strictly for personal, non-commercial use related to their membership or participation in Council activities. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, publication, or other exploitation of our content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use may result in civil or criminal liability.
4. Acceptable Use
By using our website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You specifically agree not to:
- Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its availability or functionality.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks connected to the website.
- Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features.
- Upload, post, or transmit any material that is harmful, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any organization or person.
Violations of acceptable use policies may result in immediate termination of your access and may expose you to civil or criminal penalties.
5. Communications
By providing your contact details, including but not limited to your email address and phone number, you consent to receive communications from the Council. These communications may include newsletters, membership updates, promotional content, and event invitations. You may opt out of receiving marketing-related emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in our communications or by contacting adm@hrbleaders.com. Please note that opting out of marketing emails does not exempt you from receiving essential membership-related or transactional communications.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Council provides this website, its content, and related services on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties, express or implied. We expressly disclaim all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Council shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, resulting from your access to or use of the website, events, or services. In no event shall our liability exceed the amount paid, if any, by you directly to the Council for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
7. External Links
Our website may provide hyperlinks to third-party websites for reference or convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. Accessing third-party websites is solely at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites before engaging with them, as their practices may differ significantly from ours.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles. By using our website, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Florida for any disputes arising under or related to these Terms.
9. Changes to the Terms
We may amend or update these Terms from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. When changes are made, the updated Terms will be posted on this page along with a new effective date. We recommend that you periodically review these Terms. Your continued use of the website after changes have been published constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms, please contact us at:
Site Manager: Deonte Ramos
Organization: Stratigem Creative Group (SCG)
Email: dramos@trystratigem.com
Official Contact Email for Communications: adm@hrbleaders.com