Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Operational Research Society (hereinafter referred to as "the Society"). By accessing our website, resources, and services, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the services or information provided by the Society.
2. Membership
2.1 Eligibility: Membership is open to individuals who are interested in the field of operational research and have completed the membership application and paid the requisite fees.
2.2 Benefits: Members will have access to exclusive resources, newsletters, professional development opportunities, and the ability to participate in society meetings and elections.
2.3 Termination: The Society reserves the right to terminate a membership if a member fails to comply with the Terms, fails to comply with our code of conduct, or fails to pay annual membership dues.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership: All content provided by the Society, including text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the site, is the property of the Society or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property.
3.2 Use: The content and materials available through the Society are for personal and non-commercial use only. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without express written permission by us.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use the Society’s website and its contents for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from posting on or transmitting through the site any material that is infringing, threatening, false, misleading, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, offensive, pornographic, profane, sexually explicit, or illegal.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Society's website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The Society makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of their website, the information, content, materials, or products included on this website. You expressly agree that your use of this site is at your sole risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Society will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
7. Amendments
The Society reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. When changes are substantial, we will bring this to your attention where reasonably possible. Otherwise, the latest version of this policy is on our website.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Society operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
The OR Society,
Seymour House,
12 Edward Street,
Birmingham
B1 2RX
UK