Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions for the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops (NARTS)

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops (NARTS) website, memberships, services, and online resources. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.

About NARTS

NARTS is a professional trade association serving resale, consignment, and thrift businesses. The website and its content are provided for professional, educational, and informational purposes.

Website Use

You agree to use the NARTS website in a lawful, respectful, and appropriate manner. You may not:

Use the website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to access restricted areas without permission
Interfere with the security or functionality of the website
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with NARTS
Upload or distribute harmful, misleading, or malicious content

NARTS reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for violations of these terms.

Privacy and Data Use

Your use of the NARTS website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the website, you consent to the data practices described in that policy.

Membership

Membership in NARTS requires registration, payment of applicable dues, and adherence to NARTS policies and standards.

Membership benefits, pricing, access to resources, and offerings may change as NARTS evolves. NARTS reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of membership at its discretion.

Memberships are non transferable and intended solely for the registered individual or business.

Events, Programs, and Resources

NARTS offers events, programs, educational resources, and other offerings that may be subject to additional terms, conditions, cancellation policies, or participation guidelines.

Each event, program, or resource will include its own specific terms, which will be clearly disclosed at the time of registration, purchase, or access. Those terms apply in addition to these general Terms and Conditions.

Educational Content Disclaimer

All content provided by NARTS, including but not limited to training materials, webinars, documents, presentations, and communications, is for general educational and informational purposes only.

NARTS does not provide legal, financial, or regulatory advice. Members and users are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws and requirements related to their businesses.

Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, logos, graphics, documents, training materials, videos, and downloadable resources, is the property of NARTS or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission, except for limited internal business use as expressly permitted.

Member Accounts

If you create an account on the NARTS website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity conducted under your account.

You agree to notify NARTS promptly of any unauthorized access or use of your account.

Third Party Links

The NARTS website may contain links to third party websites or services. NARTS is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those third parties.

Access to third party sites is at your own discretion and subject to their terms.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NARTS shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, membership, services, or reliance on content provided.

Use of the website and services is at your own risk.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NARTS, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Termination

NARTS reserves the right to suspend or terminate website access or membership, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms and Conditions or is inconsistent with the mission or standards of the association.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to These Terms

NARTS may update these Terms and Conditions as needed. Continued use of the website after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to angie@narts.org.

National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops (NARTS)