Welcome to the African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms 2022-2026

1.1. These terms and conditions govern your use of the AAWTA website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1.2. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you must not use our website.

2. Use of Website

2.1. You may use the AAWTA website for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from using our website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the website.

2.2. You must not use our website to transmit or send unsolicited commercial communications.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1. All content included on the AAWTA website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of AAWTA or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

3.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content from our website without the prior written consent of AAWTA.

4. User Accounts

4.1. If you create an account on the AAWTA website, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.2. AAWTA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the website if we suspect that you have violated these terms and conditions.

**5. Third-Party Links**

5.1. The AAWTA website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AAWTA. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

5.2. You acknowledge and agree that AAWTA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.

**6. Disclaimer of Warranties**

6.1. The AAWTA website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. AAWTA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on our website.

6.2. AAWTA does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

**7. Limitation of Liability**

7.1. In no event shall AAWTA, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, arising from your use of or inability to use the AAWTA website.

**8. Changes to Terms and Conditions**

8.1. AAWTA reserves the right to modify or replace these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the AAWTA website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms and conditions.

**9. Governing Law**

9.1. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

**10. Contact Us**

10.1. If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

Auto-Renewal:
All AAWTA memberships will auto-renew on their expiration date. Members are responsible for ensuring that their payment information is current and accurate at the time of renewal.

Renewal Payments:
Membership renewal fees must be paid no later than thirty-one (31) days after the membership expiration date.

If renewal payment is not received within this timeframe, the membership will enter a delinquent status.

Membership Cancellation for Non-Payment:
After sixty (30) days of non-payment, the membership will be automatically canceled, and all associated member benefits will be discontinued.
If you choose to return after cancellation, you will be required to reapply as a new member and pay the current membership rate.

Refund Policy:
Membership payments are non-refundable after they have been processed. No partial refunds, prorated refunds, or retroactive adjustments will be issued.

By completing your membership purchase, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

 Refund Requests:
All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to contact@aawta.org. Verbal or social media refund requests will not be accepted. 

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Website: www.aawta.org

The African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) is committed to protecting your privacy.

• We do not share your personal or mobile information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.
   
• Your personal information is used solely to provide and improve our services, including updates, alerts, and communications related to your AAWTA membership, programs, and events.
   

When you register to receive SMS communications from AAWTA, we may collect the following information:

• Your mobile phone number
   
• Your name and registration details (if provided during signup)
   

This information is used to:

• Send important membership updates, training alerts, reminders, and event notifications
   
• Provide relevant program and service information that supports your participation with AAWTA
   
• Ensure smooth communication and improve your overall member experience
   

We will not share, sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties except:

• As required by law, regulation, or court order, or
   
• With your explicit written consent
   

AAWTA takes the security of your personal information seriously.

• We do not transfer your personal data to any external organizations or partners for marketing or unrelated purposes.
   
• We maintain strict policies and technical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
   
• All data transmissions are securely processed and stored in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
   

You have full control over your communication preferences.

• You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time.
   
• To stop receiving messages, text “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the number from which you received the message.
   
• After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message acknowledging your request.
   
• You may rejoin at any time by re-subscribing through our website or by request.
   

By subscribing to AAWTA SMS communications, you may receive:

• Membership updates and renewal reminders
   
• Training and certification notifications
   
• Event registration confirmations and reminders
   
• Community updates and wellness program alerts
   
• Limited promotional messages regarding AAWTA programs and partners
   

Message frequency may vary depending on your engagement and AAWTA activity schedule. Typically, you may receive 2–6 messages per month.

Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s plan. AAWTA is not responsible for any charges incurred by your carrier related to SMS communications.

If you need assistance with our SMS program:

• Text HELP to receive support information, or
   
• Contact us at info@aawta.org or visit www.aawta.org/contact
• 770. 756 .6768 | 844.884.9663
   

By registering or providing your phone number, you agree to receive informational and promotional SMS messages from AAWTA.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
To stop receiving messages, text STOP. For help, text HELP.

African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA)
Empowering Women in Trucking and Logistics
www.aawta.org

By using the AAWTA website, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. 

Thank you for visiting our website!

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