Membership Terms & Community Access Agreement
Effective Date: 01/21/2026
These Membership Terms (“Membership Terms”) govern membership access to Black Innovation Leaders of Florida (“BILF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) membership services made available through www.blackinnovationfl.org (the “Site”), including MemberPress-powered membership features such as member-only content, directories, online forums, communications tools, and other related services (collectively, the “Membership Services”).
By registering for a membership, accessing member-only areas, or using the Membership Services, you agree to be bound by these Membership Terms, as well as our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Code of Conduct / Code of Ethics (collectively, the “BILF Policies”).
If you do not agree, do not access or use the Membership Services.
1) Membership Purpose and Community Values
BILF membership exists to strengthen connection, collaboration, ethical leadership, and opportunity-building across our ecosystem.
Membership is a community privilege and is intended for members who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect for others.
2) Eligibility and Account Registration
To become a member, you agree that:
The information you submit is accurate, current, and complete
You will maintain and promptly update your profile information
You will not impersonate another person or organization
You will comply with all applicable laws and all BILF Policies
BILF may approve, deny, revoke, or discontinue membership access at its discretion as outlined in these terms.
3) Membership Tiers, Features, and Access
Membership tiers, pricing, and benefits may vary and are presented on the Site at the time of enrollment. BILF may add, remove, or modify membership features at any time, including:
Member-only resources
Events or trainings
Private community spaces
Member directory access
Discounts or benefit programs
Some features may be limited based on membership type, eligibility criteria, or availability.
4) Member Directory Rules (No Marketing Lists / No Scraping)
If your membership includes access to a member directory, roster, profiles, contact tools, or similar (“Directory”), you agree that:
Directory Permitted Use
You may use the Directory only for:
Peer collaboration
Referral-building within the community
Professional networking aligned with BILF’s mission
Community relationship-building and participation
Directory Prohibited Use
You may not use the Directory to:
Create or compile a marketing list or solicitation list
Send mass unsolicited outreach, spam, or promotional messages
Scrape, harvest, crawl, extract, copy, or download member data (manually or automatically)
Sell, rent, publish, share, distribute, or repurpose member contact information outside the BILF community
Use member information for harassment, intimidation, or coercion
BILF reserves the right to restrict directory access, audit usage patterns, and take enforcement action if misuse is suspected.
5) Member Communications & Outreach Standards
Members may contact other members only in ways that are:
Relevant and respectful
Professional and mission-aligned
Not excessive or unwanted
Compliant with the Code of Conduct
If a member requests that you stop contacting them, you agree to stop promptly.
6) Code of Ethics / Code of Conduct
All members must comply with BILF’s Code of Conduct / Code of Ethics, including expectations related to:
Respect and inclusion
Harassment-free participation
Ethical business practices
Integrity in relationships and representation
Violations may result in immediate enforcement action, including membership suspension or termination.
7) Content, Posts, and Member Submissions
If you post, upload, share, or submit content through the Membership Services (“Member Content”), you agree that:
You own the rights to the content or have permission to use it
Your content does not violate laws or third-party rights
Your content will not contain harmful or malicious code
You will not post defamatory, discriminatory, abusive, or unlawful content
BILF may remove Member Content at its discretion, with or without notice, to protect the community.
8) Membership Fees, Renewals, and Billing (If Applicable)
If a paid membership is offered, you agree to pay all applicable fees at the time of purchase. Payments are processed via third-party providers. BILF does not store full payment card information on its servers.
Unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase:
Memberships may renew automatically
You are responsible for managing your renewal settings
Fees may change in the future with notice through updated pricing pages or policies
9) Cancellations and Refunds
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing, membership fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel your membership:
You may retain access until the end of your current paid period (if applicable)
You will lose access to member-only content and tools once your membership ends
BILF may make exceptions at its sole discretion.
10) Inactivity and Non-Participation (9+ Months)
BILF is committed to maintaining an engaged membership community.
BILF reserves the right to revoke, suspend, or discontinue membership access for non-participation lasting nine (9) months or more, as determined by BILF in its reasonable discretion.
Non-participation may include, without limitation:
No participation in BILF community activities, communications, or events
No engagement within member tools (as applicable)
Failure to maintain current membership profile information when requested
BILF may, but is not required to, provide an opportunity to re-engage before termination.
11) Suspension, Revocation, and Termination
BILF may suspend or terminate membership access immediately, with or without notice, for reasons including but not limited to:
Violation of these Membership Terms
Misuse of the Directory
Harassment, intimidation, threats, or discriminatory conduct
Fraudulent account activity or misrepresentation
Conduct that harms BILF’s community, mission, reputation, staff, volunteers, or members
Extended non-participation (9+ months)
Termination may result in loss of all membership-related access and content.
12) No Guarantee of Outcomes
BILF makes no guarantees regarding business outcomes, funding, partnerships, client acquisition, or other results from membership participation.
Membership provides access to community and resources, not guaranteed results.
13) Disclaimers
Membership Services may be provided “as-is” and “as available.” BILF does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free functionality, or continuous availability of all features.
14) Contact Information
For questions regarding Membership Terms, please contact:
Black Innovation Leaders of Florida
26246 Wesley Chapel Blvd, #1008
Lutz, FL 33559
Email: contact@blackinnovationfl.org