Last Updated: July 14, 2025
Welcome to NASET (National Association of Special Education Teachers). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, courses, memberships, and any other offerings (collectively, the “Services”) provided by NASET.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1. Acceptance and Modification of Terms
These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and NASET. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent website notice.
2. Description of Services
NASET provides educational services, resources, and professional development opportunities in the field of special education, including but not limited to:
- Online courses and certification programs
- Annual memberships with access to resources and community features
- Educational content, articles, and publications
- Professional networking and community forums
- Awards and recognition programs
- Consulting and advisory services
- Conferences, webinars, and training events
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Service at any time with or without notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation: To access certain Services, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Account Responsibility: You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
4. Educational Services and Content
Course Access: Upon payment, you will receive access to purchased courses for the duration specified in your purchase agreement. Course access is non-transferable and for your personal use only.
Certification Programs: Completion certificates are awarded based on meeting specified requirements. NASET does not guarantee that any certification will be accepted by any third party, employer, or licensing body.
Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date educational content, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information provided.
Professional Development: Our Services are designed to support professional development but do not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice for specific situations.
5. Membership Terms
Membership Benefits: Annual memberships include access to specified resources, community features, and member-only content as described at the time of purchase.
Renewal: Memberships automatically renew annually unless cancelled before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current membership fee.
Cancellation: You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings or by contacting customer service. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
6. Payment Terms
Fees: All fees are stated in US dollars and are due in advance. Prices are subject to change with notice.
Payment Methods: We accept various payment methods as indicated during checkout. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees.
Refunds: Refund policies vary by Service and are described at the time of purchase. Generally, course fees are non-refundable after access has been granted, except as required by law.
Late Payments: Unpaid fees may result in suspension or termination of Services.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content: All content, materials, and intellectual property provided through our Services are owned by NASET or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for their intended educational purposes.
Restrictions: You may not copy, distribute, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
User Content: Any content you submit to our Services (posts, comments, submissions) grants us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with our Services.
8. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Share account credentials with others
- Use our Services to transmit spam, malware, or other harmful content
- Engage in harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior
- Violate the privacy rights of others
- Use automated systems to access our Services without permission
- Share, distribute, or resell course content or materials
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference, explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Policy.
10. Professional Standards and Ethics
Educational Purpose: Our Services are intended for educational and professional development purposes. Users are expected to maintain professional conduct and adhere to ethical standards in their field.
Confidentiality: Users may have access to confidential information through our Services. You agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information and use it only for appropriate educational purposes.
Professional Responsibility: You acknowledge that our Services do not replace professional judgment, training, or experience in your field of practice.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Service Availability: We strive to maintain reliable Services but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Educational Disclaimers: Our educational content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice for specific situations. We do not guarantee specific outcomes from using our Services.
Third-Party Content: We may include links to third-party websites or content. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of third-party sites.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NASET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.
DAMAGES CAP: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NASET, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use of our Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
13. Termination
Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting customer service or using account settings.
Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately and without notice if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. We may delete your account and data, subject to legal requirements and our Privacy Policy.
14. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Arbitration: Any disputes arising from these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.
Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of a class action or collective proceeding.
Venue: Any legal proceedings not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New York County, New York.
15. General Provisions
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NASET regarding our Services.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Assignment: We may assign these Terms or our rights hereunder without notice. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms.
Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contactus@naset.org
Address: 28 Liberty Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10005
Phone: 800-754-4421
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
