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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Update: March 14, 2025​
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Introduction

Welcome to the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at www.motorsportsjournalists.org and outline the rules and regulations for using our services. By accessing this website, you accept these Terms in full. Do not continue to use www.motorsportsjournalists.org if you do not agree to all of the Terms and Conditions stated on this page.

 

​Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. By using this website, you agree to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This includes data submitted through membership applications, account registration, and other interactions on our site. For more details on how your data is handled, please review our Privacy Policy.

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Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, www.motorsportsjournalists.org and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from www.motorsportsjournalists.org for your own personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

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You must not:

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User Accounts

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activities that occur under your account.

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Membership & Application Process

To access certain services on www.motorsportsjournalists.org, you may be required to submit a membership application. Acceptance into our membership is at the sole discretion of www.motorsportsjournalists.org. We reserve the right to approve or deny any application and are not obligated to disclose the criteria or reasons for membership decisions.

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Membership Dues, Payments & Subscription Policy
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  • Dues Payment Schedule

    • Annual dues for each class of membership are determined by the Board of Directors.

    • Members will be notified of any changes at least 60 days before the new dues amount takes effect.

    • Dues are payable at the time of subscription creation and will be automatically processed based on the selected subscription plan.

    • Memberships automatically renew annually on the anniversary of your subscription.

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  • Application Fee

    • A one-time application fee of $25 is due upon membership approval.

    • This fee is non-refundable.

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  • Subscription Renewal & Cancellation

    • Your membership automatically renews each year unless canceled before the renewal date.

    • You can cancel at any time through your My Account page.

    • No refunds will be issued for dues already paid, including for partial subscription periods.

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Membership Rights & Responsibilities

Upon approval, members are granted access to exclusive content and resources on www.motorsportsjournalists.org. Members agree to use their membership privileges in accordance with these Terms and to maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials. Members are responsible for any activity that occurs under their account.

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Termination of Membership

www.motorsportsjournalists.org reserves the right to terminate or suspend your membership at any time if you breach these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine to be harmful to the community or our services.

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Prohibited Uses

You may use our site only for lawful purposes. You may not use our site:

  • In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

  • To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with our content standards.

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Limitation of Liability

In no event shall www.motorsportsjournalists.org, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the website.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@motorsportsjournalists.org.​​

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