Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website https://twu577.org (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

2. Membership and Access to Members-Only Pages
Certain areas of this Website are restricted to union members only. By accessing the members-only section, you agree to:
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information and materials available in that section.
• Not modify or share such information except with other union members.
• Refrain from sharing any content from the members-only page on social media or any other public platform.
• The union reserves the right to terminate access to any member who violates these terms.

3. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality
TWU Local 577 may disclose confidential and proprietary information (“Confidential Information”) to members through this Website. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:
• Union business records, grievance materials, financial documents, membership lists, legal strategies, organizing strategies, electronic messages, and internal communications.
• Information obtained from union officers, members, and third parties with whom the union conducts representational activities.
Member’s Obligations:
• Confidential Information is the exclusive property of TWU Local 577. By accessing this Website, you acknowledge that you have no ownership rights over any materials provided.
• Members may not duplicate, share, publish, or distribute any Confidential Information without the prior written authorization of the union.
• Upon the request of TWU Local 577, a member must return or permanently delete all Confidential Information received in written, electronic, or any other form within five (5) days.

4. No License
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as granting members any rights to use union-owned intellectual property, including documents, forms, or strategies, outside of their authorized union-related duties.

5. User Responsibilities
By using this Website, you agree to:
• Use it only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, servers, or networks.
• Not engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or impair the Website.

6. SMS Communications & Consent
• You may receive **text messages regarding union matters and/or CISM Peer Support communication**
• SMS consent is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt out at any time by texting STOP.
• For assistance, text HELP or visit our website.

7. Privacy Policy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains:
• What personal information we collect.
• How we use and store your data.
• Your rights regarding your personal information.

8. Embedded Content & Third-Party Links
This Website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) and links to external websites.
• TWU Local 577 is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites.
• Interacting with embedded content may result in data collection by third-party sites.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
• The Website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
• TWU Local 577 makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or availability of Website information.
• We are not liable for any damages, losses, or interruptions resulting from the use of this Website.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction selected by TWU Local 577. Federal labor laws shall take precedence where applicable.

11. Termination of Access
TWU Local 577 reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to this Website (including members-only pages) at any time for:
• Violating these Terms and Conditions.
• Unauthorized sharing of confidential union information.
• Any other reason at the union’s discretion.

12. Final & Perpetual Agreement
• This Agreement supersedes all prior understandings or agreements on the subject matter.
• Obligations regarding confidentiality remain effective in perpetuity, even if a member leaves the union.
• This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement executed by both parties.

13. Severability & No Waiver
• If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Failure to enforce any term shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.

14. Changes to Terms and Conditions
TWU Local 577 reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
• Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
• The most current version will always be available at: https://twu577.org/terms.

15. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
📧 Email: officers@twu577.org
📍 Website: https://twu577.org