Alright students, it’s time to talk about the rules of engagement. And no, I’m not talking about the kind you follow on a first date. I’m talking about the Terms of Use for the MBA Standards Board, Inc. websites and services.

 

Listen up, because by accessing and using any of our Sites, you’re agreeing to play by our rules. And trust me, you don’t want to be the one who breaks them.

 

First things first, we’ve got some Additional Terms and Conditions that apply to certain parts of our Sites. Think of them like the fine print on a contract – they may not be exciting, but they’re important. We’ll make sure you know about them when you need to, but just remember, they’re part of the deal.

 

Now, let’s talk about our trademarks. We’ve got a whole family of them, including A New Way to MBA™, Certified MBA Professional™, MBA+™, MBAe™. These are our badges of honor, and we’re pretty protective of them. So, unless you’ve got our express permission, keep your hands off. Unauthorized use or misuse of our trademarks is strictly prohibited, and we’re not afraid to bring out the big legal guns if we need to.

 

And speaking of legal, let’s talk about copyright. Everything you see or read on our Sites is protected by law, and it’s not yours for the taking. If you want to use our content, you need to ask nicely and get our written consent first. We may be willing to share, but we’re not running a charity here.

 

But hey, we’re not just here to lay down the law. We want to hear from you too. If you make any submissions or communications on our Sites, like in our forums or public posting areas, you’re granting us a license to use that content. Just make sure it’s yours to give, okay?

 

Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room – infringement. If you think someone’s infringing on your copyright or trademark rights on our Sites, we’ve got a process for that. Just follow the DMCA rules and send us a written request. We’ll take it from there.

 

But enough about the legal mumbo jumbo. Let’s talk about what you can expect from our Sites. We’re here to educate and inform, but we’re not your personal financial advisors. The content on our Sites is general in nature, and it’s not a substitute for professional advice specific to your situation. Use your head and seek out the pros when you need them.

 

And while we strive to keep our Sites accurate and up-to-date, we’re not perfect. We may make changes at any time without notice, and we can’t guarantee that everything is 100% accurate or complete. If you spot a mistake, let us know, but don’t hold us liable for it.

 

That brings me to an important point – liability. Your use of our Sites is at your own risk. We’re not responsible for any damages that may arise from your use or inability to use our Sites. We’re providing this information “as is,” without any warranties, express or implied.

 

Now, let’s talk about you. If we give you a password to access certain parts of our Sites, that’s yours to keep safe. Don’t share it with anyone, and don’t use anyone else’s without permission. That’s just good internet hygiene.

 

And while we encourage lively debate and discussion on our Sites, we do have some ground rules. Don’t post anything unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Don’t try to interfere with the operation of our Sites or access areas you’re not authorized to. And definitely don’t post any viruses or other harmful software. We’re watching, and we won’t hesitate to bring out the site ban option if we need to.

 

If you violate these Terms of Use, we reserve the right to terminate your access to our Sites at any time, for any reason. And if we get into a legal dispute over this, it’s going to be governed by the laws of the state we reside in, not yours. You agree to play on our home court.

 

But let’s end on a positive note. We reserve the right to make changes to these Terms of Use at any time, and it’s your responsibility to stay informed. Check back often, because your continued use of our Sites means you agree to the updated rules.

 

And that, my friends, is the long and short of it. These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy and any Additional Terms and Conditions, make up the entire agreement between you and the MBA Standards Board, Inc. regarding your use of our Sites.

 

So, read them, understand them, and let’s all play nice together. Because at the end of the day, we’re here to help you become the business leader you were meant to be. And we can’t do that if we’re all tied up in legal knots.

 

Now, go forth and conquer the business world, knowing that you’ve got the MBA Standards Board, Inc. behind you all the way. Just remember to follow the rules.