The Canadian-American Theological Association (CATA) is a private, independent, non-profit religious organization. It is governed by its Executive Board, which in turn is governed by its Constitution.
Terms of Use
Introduction |
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The following Terms of Use governs some of basic policies, procedures, and disclaimers of the Canadian-American Theological Association (CATA). CATA is a private, independent, non-profit religious organization. It is governed by its Executive Board, which in turn is governed by its Constitution. According to the Constitution, the official goal of the organization is to be “a forum for scholarly contributions to the renewal of theology and biblical interpretation for the sake of the church in Canada and the USA.” As such, CATA seeks to foster edifying Christian scholarship and study through the holding of conferences, production of publications, networking and establishing various affiliations, and mutual dialogue; these goals and activities, along with related activities (e.g., on the website, at events, etc.), constitute the “Services” of the organization. |
Eligibility to Use the Services |
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No person under 18 years of age are eligible to use the Services, nor are those who have been suspended from using the Services. The CATA reserves the sovereign right to refuse use of the Services to anyone, as well as reject, cancel, interrupt, remove or suspend any publication, conference, or related event at any time for any reason without liability. CATA also reserves the right to remove or terminate membership for any reason without liability. |
Membership and Refunds |
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All information submitted in connection with a membership account on the Services must be truthful. Members agree to notify CATA immediately if their membership account has been hacked or compromised. Each members also agrees to provide additional information that CATA may reasonably request and to answer truthfully and completely any questions CATA might ask in order to verify information related to the members identity and account. CATA grants each member a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services subject to such member’s eligibility and continued compliance with these Terms. The most up to date contingencies, rights, and financial obligations associated with membership can be found on CATA’s website. Membership fees, and any related currency exchange or Paypal fees, are non-refundable upon submission to CATA. Donations made to CATA may not be tax-deductable. |
Indemnity |
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Each member agrees to indemnify, holding harmless, CATA and all its employees, owners, contractors, and agents from/against claims, liabilities, damages, obligations, expenses, and all amounts paid in settlement arising from using the Services, breach of these Terms or violation of any laws. CATA may assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which members have agreed to indemnify CATA and each member agrees to assist and cooperate with CATA in the defense or settlement of any such matters. |
No Warranty |
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CATA has no fiduciary obligation to any member. The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, no infringement or course of performance. Use of the Services is at the member’s own risk. |
Privacy Policy
The following Privacy Policy outlines our policies, procedures, and expectations regarding communications and communications data.
Unless otherwise noted, all communications to CATA staff and CATA-hosted email addresses remain confidential within the confines of the Executive Board. Additionally, personal contact information is not made accessible, sold, or submitted to third-parties for any purpose unless CATA notifies otherwise. CATA may, however, utilize personal contact and membership metadata for statistical and analysis purposes (e.g., information on internet traffic, clicks, geography, etc.).
All personal contact information of CATA members is stored securely on password-protected servers/computers accessible to only Board Executives or other Board-approved staff. Membership information is, however, accessible to other CATA members via the Membership Directory. Should any of CATA members membership, login, or account information or other information relevant to CATA become compromised (e.g., hacked) it is the responsibility of the member to notify CATA immediately of such a breech in security
All communications submitted to CATA staff must be accurate insofar as the sender is aware. This includes, but is not limited to, legal names, contact information, and academic credentials.
All communication received from CATA staff and/or CATA-designated email addresses is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is made confidential by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received any communication from CATA in error, please respond immediately to the sender and then destroy the original transmission as well as any electronic or printed copies.
Non-Discrimination
CATA does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender-orientation, sex, age, or denomination. Membership requirements do, however, assume that members are not under trial for serious crimes, that members profess and embody the Christian faith by adhering to CATA’s theological standards (Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed), and are at least 18 years of age. Any disputes regarding membership requirements and eligibility are determined by the Executive Board.