Terms of Use

Members Only: Access to password-protected portions of the APFA website is restricted exclusively to authorized members of APFA and those individuals to whom APFA has expressly granted access (e.g., APFA staff and consultants). Unauthorized users, including personnel from American Airlines, any other airline, or the general public are expressly prohibited from accessing any of the password-protected portions of the APFA website or the information contained on the password-protected portions of the APFA website for any reason. Use by any others that is not specifically granted by APFA is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

Password Protection and Accountability: Each User is responsible for any and all activities occurring under their account. Each User is also obligated to take reasonable precautions to secure User’s password against dissemination to others. If a User learns that User’s password has come into possession of someone else, the User should immediately change User’s password. User also must promptly inform APFA so that the APFA website can be secured against unlawful access. Authorized Users may not delegate, assign, grant, transfer, or share access to the APFA website to any other person or entity, and may not share, provide, grant, or transfer access credentials, including passwords, to any other party, regardless of whether the other party is an authorized User or not.

Impersonation: User will not impersonate any other person or entity while using the APFA website and will not assist anyone without lawful access to the APFA website in accessing or using those password-protected areas of the APFA website.

Services Disruption: APFA is not responsible or liable for any service or network disruption to the APFA website or Live Chat. A User will not disrupt the flow of communications to or from or adversely affect the performance or availability of the APFA website or Live Chat to other Users. Each User will take reasonable precautions to avoid the transmission of computer viruses to the APFA website and/or Live Chat.

Prohibited Conduct: There are various places on the APFA website that allow for submission of forms or text, and Live Chat allows for conversations/discussions with APFA representatives. User acknowledges that submissions and conversations should be professional and respectful. User understands that certain activity or conduct is prohibited and may result in suspension or termination from Live Chat and/or APFA website services, or legal (civil and/or criminal) action. Prohibited activity and conduct that may result in termination of Live Chat discussion, User suspension or termination from Live Chat and/or APFA website services, or legal (civil and/or criminal) action, includes but is not limited to:

1. Bullying and/or trolling behavior. Discussions or posts about particular members, APFA employees, staff, or agents, that are meant to or which actually unlawfully target, harass, intimidate, threaten, or bully are inappropriate for this forum and are prohibited.
2. Users may not make statements which constitute unlawful harassment or hate speech, promote unlawful discrimination, or which are otherwise inappropriate about another person or group of people based on, but not limited to, age, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, military status, alienage, citizenship, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, pre-disposing genetic characteristic, carrier status, or any other protected category under federal, state and/or local laws and regulations.
3. Users may not make defamatory statements.
4. Users may not upload, share, or distribute any content that is obscene, unlawful, or indecent.
5. Users shall not discuss another APFA member’s or APFA employee, representative, staff, or agent’s private texts, emails, photos, videos, or other communications without the express permission of that individual.
6. Uploading of viruses, code, software or other programs that may interfere with the operation of the APFA website or Live Chat is prohibited.
7. Impersonating another member or User is prohibited. Users shall not complete forms or start discussions under the name of anyone other than yourself.

Availability and Changes to Terms: APFA reserves the right to change or amend these Terms of Use, in whole or in part, without notice and without liability. User is responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms of Use. Use of the APFA website indicates User’s agreement with the Terms of Use. Users who disagree with the Terms of Use should not use the APFA website or Live Chat. APFA reserves the right to cancel, interrupt, suspend, or terminate all or part of the APFA website or Live Chat with or without notice.

Choice of Law and Arbitration Clause: The APFA website is remotely accessible throughout the United States and the world. By accessing this site, you agree to be subject to Texas law and agree to be subject to personal jurisdiction in Tarrant County within the State of Texas. Users are required to submit any claims, controversies, disputes, or disagreements against APFA regarding use of the APFA website and/or Live Chat to mandatory and binding arbitration. Any disputes arising out of the use of the APFA website or Live Chat will be governed by Texas law regardless of any conflict of laws, and, in the event any claim or dispute shall be filed in a judicial setting, may only be filed in Tarrant County, Texas.

Indemnification: User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold APFA harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, proceedings, grievances, arbitrations, suits and actions (including appeals), including any related liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, deficiencies, penalties, taxes, levies, fines, judgments, settlements, expenses (including reasonable attorneys and arbitrator fees), and costs (collectively, “Claims”), based on, arising out of, or resulting from your use of the APFA website and/or Live Chat, including without limitation any Claims alleging facts that, if true, would constitute your breach of the Terms of Use and/or any General or Specific Term and Condition.

If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please exit the APFA website/Live Chat now.