IDFA believes in your right to privacy when using our website. We will adhere to the following policies aimed at protecting your privacy on our site.
We will explicitly ask you when we need information that personally identifies you or allows us to contact you ("personal information"). This information may be requested when you register for our events or services, purchase our publications or at other times as special opportunities arise.
If we obtain personal information from you, we will not sell it to third parties. It may be used internally by IDFA as part of our merchandising and promotion programs. You may stop the delivery of informational or promotional email from us by following the instructions on the email delivering the information. Members completing online forms may be included in the IDFA Membership Directory or online Buyers' Guide.
Your name and contact information, as provided to IDFA, may be shared with association members to provide a service, satisfy a question, or develop a prospective business relationship. We are not responsible for members’ use or misuse of your personal information. Your name and contact information, as provided to IDFA, may also appear on registration or attendee lists distributed at IDFA programs, events, meetings, and conferences to other attendees, including members, and other third parties, including, but not limited to, exhibitors or sponsors. We are not responsible for use or misuse of your personal information by exhibitors, sponsors, or the like.
If you provide personal information to any entity that is linked to this site, you should consult their privacy statement for information on their policies in this regard. IDFA is not responsible for the use of the information by those entities.
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to a) conform to the requirements of the law or comply with legal process served on us or our affiliates; b) protect and defend our rights or property or those of our users; and c) act as necessary to protect the personal safety of our users or the public.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this statement, please email webmaster@idfa.org.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of digital resources owned, operated, or maintained by the International Dairy Foods Association (“IDFA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including but not limited to websites, online platforms, portals, databases, applications, tools, content repositories, and related services (collectively, the “Resources”).
By accessing or using any IDFA Resource, you agree to be bound by these Terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Resources.
IDFA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all continued use of the Resources.
2. Permitted Use
Unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing by IDFA, the Resources are provided for informational and business purposes related to IDFA’s mission and activities.
You may:
You may not:
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content and materials available through the Resources—including text, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, software, code, page design, and the selection and arrangement thereof—are the property of IDFA or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
No right, title, or interest in any IDFA intellectual property is transferred to you by virtue of access to or use of the Resources.
Certain names, logos, and marks are trademarks or service marks of IDFA. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Unauthorized use of any IDFA trademarks is strictly prohibited.
4. Third-Party Content and Links
The Resources may include links to, integrations with, or references to third-party websites, tools, or content that are not owned or controlled by IDFA.
IDFA:
Your use of third-party resources is entirely at your own risk. Any issues related to third-party links may be reported to webmaster@idfa.org, and IDFA may investigate and take appropriate action at its discretion.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Resources are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, IDFA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
IDFA does not warrant that the Resources will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components, or that content will be accurate or complete.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, IDFA shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your access to or use of the Resources, including but not limited to:
This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability and even if IDFA has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IDFA, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
8. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to the Resources shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
You agree that any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the District of Columbia, and you consent to their jurisdiction and venue.
9. Contact Information
Questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the Resources may be directed to:
International Dairy Foods Association
Email: webmaster@idfa.org
