Terms of Service
Effective Date: 05-03-2025

Welcome to The Balloon Guild (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, services, membership programs, educational content, and community features. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

1. Services and Membership

The Balloon Guild provides educational resources, industry certifications, professional directories, community forums, and other services to balloon professionals. Access may be restricted to registered members or paid subscribers.

2. Membership Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old to join.
  • Members must agree to uphold professional standards and ethical conduct as outlined in our Code of Conduct.
  • Membership may be revoked for violating these Terms or for conduct that damages the reputation of The Balloon Guild or its members.

3. Payments and Renewals

  • Some services require a paid membership or course fee.
  • Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
  • Memberships may auto-renew annually or monthly, depending on your subscription plan. You can manage billing through your account dashboard.

4. Content Usage

  • All course materials, videos, templates, and resources are for personal use only.
  • You may not copy, distribute, resell, or publicly display content without express permission.
  • Violation of intellectual property rights will result in immediate termination of access.

5. Code of Conduct

Members must:

  • Treat others with respect in all Guild-related interactions
  • Avoid plagiarism or misrepresentation of their work
  • Refrain from harassment, hate speech, or disruptive behavior in our community spaces

6. Use of Member Information

  • Member profiles and business listings may be displayed in our public directory.
  • You may opt out of certain visibility settings through your account preferences.
  • We do not sell your personal data. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Balloon Guild is not liable for:

  • Business outcomes or performance based on educational content
  • Errors or downtime on our website or member portal
  • Actions taken by third parties using the Guild directory

You agree to hold us harmless from any claims or damages related to your participation in the Guild.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. No refunds will be issued for terminations resulting from breaches of conduct or misuse of the platform.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
The Balloon Guild
https://www.theballoonguild.com
Phone: 813-310-5900
Email: theballoonguild@gmail.com