Terms of Service
Membership Application Process
To become a member of ACMI, each applicant must answer several questions, including providing 2 references. The ACMI Team reserves the right to contact the references, review the application and submit them to the Board of Directors. After the review process, the applicant will be notified.
Membership Fees
Membership fees are due on an annual basis. Failure to pay in a timely manner may result in removal from the membership. Membership may be resumed at any time.
Services
ACMI membership facilitates access to a community of international ministry workers for support and collaboration. We provide resources, training, and events to our members.
Intellectual Property
Articles created by ACMI members for the benefit of the ACMI community are the property of the author. The author may choose to remove their writings from the ACMI community at any time. ACMI has the right to promote the writings of the members within the community and beyond.
Limitation of Liability
ACMI is not responsible for the actions of its members. Comments made by members do not necessarily represent the views of ACMI.
All members have the ability to block members, report members, or report a post to the ACMI Team. A post that is reported by more than two members is automatically hidden from the community pending review.
Termination of Conditions
A member may be terminated if they violate Community Guidelines. Some terminations may result in permanent banning at the discretion of the ACMI Team.
Dispute Resolution
ACMI shall seek to resolve any disputes or complaints as close to the source of origin as possible. ACMI staff and lead volunteers will first address member concerns related to the areas of their leadership (such as the e-list, ACMI-Link, community groups, conference, etc) and in accordance with established operational policies.
When a resolution is not possible with the staff member or volunteer leader, the matter will be brought to the executive director to be addressed.
If the matter is not yet able to be resolved, the member may appeal to the Member Relations Committee, whose members shall consist of the ACMI executive director, the ACMI board chair, and one ACMI member at-large, to further address the issue.
Privacy Policy
Data Security
ACMI uses MemberClicks and Mighty Networks (starting June 2024) to process and store member data. Each provider maintains their own privacy policies which detail data handling practices. ACMI will not share member data without explicit permission from the member, unless under extenuating circumstances (see “Legal Requirements”.)
Member Rights
Each member has control of what data other members see. Each member owns their own data and may request it be removed from ACMI’s system at any time. Members may also request copies of the information ACMI has on them.
Communication
As a member of the ACMI community you may receive certain relevant notifications via Mighty Networks. You may change your preferences at any time. ACMI may contact you as a result of an event registration, group sign up, or other contact form. Occasionally, you may receive a mailing from ACMI. ACMI will never ask for password or login information. Members are encouraged to report any such requests to: admin@acmi-ism.org.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in good faith that such action is necessary without notice.
Disclaimer of Liability for Use of Materials & Links on the ACMI Website
The ACMI website includes access tools and resources provided by our members and friends of ISM. Though these materials come from sources we consider to be reliable, ACMI is not liable for access and use of these materials including the accuracy of these materials, any copyright infringement by the provider of these materials, any viruses or computer issues included in the materials or hot-links to them or any other liability referenced or contained herein regardless of the legal theory used as the basis of our claimed liability.
This disclaimer of liability includes but is not limited to any potential liability for the material and information contained in any section of this website and any related links provided for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as professional or legal advice. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and due diligence before making ministry, business, legal or any other decisions. While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, ACMI makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose including any opinions or recommendations included herein. Any reliance you place on such material is therefore strictly at your own risk. ACMI will not be liable for any false, inaccurate, inappropriate or incomplete information presented on the website.
Although every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly, due to the nature of the Internet and the technology involved, ACMI takes no responsibility for and will not be liable for the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues (or otherwise) beyond its control or for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of or access to, or inability to use or access this website whatsoever.
Certain links in this website will lead to websites or materials which are not under the control of ACMI. When you activate these you will leave the ACMI website. ACMI has no control over and accepts no liability in respect of materials, products, services, opinions or recommendations available on any website which is not under the control of ACMI.
To the extent not prohibited by law, in no circumstances shall ACMI be liable to you or any other third parties for any loss or damage (including, without limitation damage for loss of business or loss of profits) arising directly or indirectly from your use of or inability to use, this website or any of the material contained in it.