NPF will use reasonable efforts to ensure that the information you provide remains private, and is used only for the purposes stated below.

Collected Information

npf.org collects information about the users of the website in order assist in determining which parts of the website visitors find most valuable.This allows npf.org to continually improve the services the website provides.User identities remain anonymous unless the User provides this information as a part of User’s registration for the annual Forum.npf.org uses your IP address to help diagnose problems with npf.org servers and to administer the website.

Users may use npf.org without registering for the annual Forum, but registration for the annual Forum must occur via submission through the npf.org website or by mail using the form printed from the npf.org website.The registration form requires specific contact information, including name and e-mail address, and registration and payment options.The registration information is used exclusively for internal NPF communication purposes only and to register you for the annual Forum.The registration information is not shared with any third-parties for the purposes of marketing other goods and services to User.The registration information will not be disclosed unless legally required or permission is granted by User.Unique identifiers (such as user IDs and passwords) may be assigned by NPF to verify the user's identity and for use as account numbers in our record system.

E-mail Communications

npf.org communicates with its users by e-mail for specific web-related functions, such as password reminders.Users who register with npf.org have the option of receiving occasional e-mails from NPF about new features and items of interest.

Cookies

npf.org uses a cookie (a small file that a web browser places on a computer's hard drive) to identify the user to NPF.npf.org does not use cookies to collect any personal information about users and does not sell or make them available to other organizations.

Privacy Policy Updates

Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted here so that users will know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and whether we will disclose it to anyone.

Questions, Concerns and Access to Registration Information

If, at any time, you have questions or concerns about npf.org's privacy policy, the practices of this website, your dealings with this website, or would like to access, review, correct and/or update registration information, contact us at:

3998 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22033

phone: (703) 218-5015

fax: (703) 218-5020

e-mail: info@npf.org

Website Terms of Use

This website and its contents are the property of the National Postal Forum (“NPF”).This web page states the "Terms of Use" for the use of the npf.org website.By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.NPF may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this posting.The terms "You" and "User" are used to refer to anyone who is accessing the npf.org website.

Copyright and Proprietary Rights

Copyright protects original works of authorship, including literary works, commercial and non-commercial works, pictorial and graphic works and other intellectual property.Works that are created and fixed in print, electronic, fax, CD-ROM, and other formats, including electronic mail, now known or developed hereafter are protected by copyright.Information received from or posted on the Internet is not free to be reproduced or transmitted to others without appropriate permission or without a license agreement from the author if your use is beyond a fair use a determined under the copyright laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code).Copyright notices are not required by law, so if you do not see a copyright notice on any item, do not assume that it is free to use or transmit to others.

The entire contents of the npf.org website, including the text, graphics, images, logos, button icons, HTML code, and other "material" are copyrighted by NPF under the copyright laws of the United States.User agrees not to remove or obscure copyright notices appearing on this website.NPF grants no copyright or ownership interests to User for any of the material and proprietary information referred to herein belonging to NPF.Permission to use npf.org content may be granted in special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.Please direct any request to use content to the National Postal Forum at 703-218-5015. Below are selected permitted and prohibited uses of NPF material that is posted at this website.

Permitted Uses of Materials

1.Anyone who is doing personal, noncommercial research may view, print material, and temporarily store materials from this site, provided that NPF's copyright notices are not removed and that the reuse of material does not conflict with any of the prohibited uses below.

2.Others may view, print material, and temporarily store materials from this site for internal use only provided that copying fees are paid to the Copyright Clearance Center for printing of files beyond that permitted by Section 107 or 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act, and that NPF's copyright notices are not removed and that the reuse of material does not conflict with any of the prohibited uses below.

3.A link or links may be made to any document or location at this site, provided that the link does not bypass any license agreement or lead to any secure areas on this site for which a fee has been assessed.

Prohibited Uses of Materials

1.Except for the permitted uses above, User agrees not to reproduce, distribute, transmit (via print, fax, electronic, or other means), modify, alter, or create derivative works of the materials contained in the npf.org website without prior written permission from NPF.

2.User agrees that materials may not be sold to third parties without prior written authorization from NPF.

3.User agrees that materials may not be systematically stored on a server so as to substitute for the purchase of a subscription and/or license agreement to/for the materials.

Name and Logo

User agrees not to use the name of NPF or its logo for any promotional or commercial purpose or any other purpose without the prior written consent of NPF.

Prohibited Uses of Website

User agrees not to do anything that interferes with the proper working ability of the website.This includes activity that can overload the website's infrastructure, use of software or other device other than that which is available from NPF, and tampering with the software that makes up the website.

User agrees not to engage in any unlawful or commercial activity on the website.

User Submissions (as may be allowed by NPF)

By posting information on the website, User grants NPF the right to use this material and User grants any other user the right to access, display, view, store, and reproduce this material solely for their personal use.NPF does not represent or guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of communications posted by users or endorse any opinions expressed by users.User acknowledges that any reliance on material posted by other users will be at your own risk.User agrees not to post any false or inaccurate biographical information, delete or change any information posted by another person, and share User's password (if assigned by NPF) with any third party.User agrees not to post material that is copyrighted without first obtaining proper written consent from the copyright owner.

Registration and Password (if assigned)

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their information and password (if assigned by NPF).User is responsible for all use associated with User's registration and the compliance with all Terms of Use.

Termination of Account

NPF reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pursue all of its legal remedies, including, but not limited to deletion of User's postings (if any) from this website and immediate termination of User's registration with or ability to access the website and/or any other service provided to User by NPF, upon any breach by User of these Terms of Use or if NPF is unable to verify or authenticate any information User submits to the website registration.

Waiver of Liability

NPF does not screen or censor User-generated content (if any) made available on the website.NPF shall not be liable for any content posted on the website.User assumes all risks associated with dealing with other users with whom User comes in contact through the website.Should a dispute arise between User and another user, User hereby agrees to release NPF from all claims, demand, and damages associated with such a dispute.

IN NO EVENT SHALL NPF OR ANY THIRD PARTIES MENTIONED ON THE WEBSITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERUPTION) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE AND THE MATERIAL, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT NPF IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

No Warranties

THE CONTENT THAT IS POSTED ON NPF.ORG MAY CONTAIN INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.NPF MAKES NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIAL OR OTHER POSTED CONTENT, SERVICES, SOFTWARE, TEXT, GRAPHICS, AND LINKS.

THE WEBSITE AND MATERIAL ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.NPF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

NPF DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE WEBSITE AND ITS SERVER ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL MECHANISMS.IF YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THE MATERIAL RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING OR REPLACING EQUIPMENT OR DATA, NPF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE COSTS.

Links to Other Sites

npf.org may contain links to third-party websites.These links are provided solely as a convenience to User and not as an endorsement by NPF of the third-party or the contents of such third-party websites.NPF is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third-party websites.Linking to third-party websites is performed at User’s own risk.

Indemnity

User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NPF, its officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal fees, alleging or resulting from your use of the npf.org website or your breach of the terms of these Terms of Use.NPF shall provide notice to User promptly of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and shall assist User, at User's expense, in defending any such claim, suit or proceeding.

Foreign Access

If User accesses this website from outside the United States, User does so at User's own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by laws of the State of Virginia.Jurisdiction for any claims arising under these Terms of Use shall lie exclusively with the state or federal courts within the State of Virginia.If any provision of these Terms of Use are found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use, which shall remain in full force and effect.No waiver of any term of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

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