Terms and Conditions

The Suzuki Music Association of California (SMAC)
Effective Date: April 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the SMAC website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. Website Use

The SMAC website allows users to:

• Join or renew membership
• Register for events or programs
• Make payments or donations
• Access member-only content
• View member directories
• Download materials
• Contact the organization

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms.

3. User Accounts

Users may create accounts through our membership platform (Wild Apricot).

By creating an account, you agree to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Be responsible for all activity under your account
• Provide accurate and current information

SMAC reserves the right to suspend or restrict access to accounts if necessary, including for nonpayment of dues or misuse of the website.

4. Member Access

Access to certain areas of the website is restricted to active, paid members. If membership dues are not current, access to member-only content may be limited or revoked.

5. Acceptable Use

Users agree not to:

• Misuse member directory information
• Share login credentials with others
• Use the website for unlawful or harmful purposes
• Copy, distribute, or exploit website content without permission
• Interfere with the operation or security of the website

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, logos, images, and downloadable materials, is the property of SMAC unless otherwise stated.

Users may:

• Download materials for personal or educational use only

Users may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or sell any content without prior written permission

7. Payments, Refunds, and Donations

• Membership dues are non-refundable
• Event registration fees may be refunded at the discretion of SMAC
• Donations are generally non-refundable

All payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), and their terms and policies may also apply.

8. Third-Party Services

SMAC uses third-party platforms, including Wild Apricot, Jotform, Stripe, and PayPal.

We are not responsible for:

• The performance or security of these services
• Any issues arising from their use

9. Limitation of Liability

The SMAC website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SMAC shall not be liable for errors or omissions in content.