Terms of Use

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Welcome to the website of the American Purchasing Society (“the Society,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use of the site. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the site.

Membership and Accounts

Certain areas of this website are available only to members of the Society or to registered users. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify the Society promptly of any unauthorized use of your account.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, articles, publications, course materials, graphics, and design — is the property of the American Purchasing Society or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may view and print pages from the site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this site without the prior written permission of the Society.

Logos

Use of any of the logos of the American Purchasing Society (the Society), is not permissible except by members, sponsors, or advertisers. Use of the certification logos is only permissible by those who hold valid certification from the Society. Use of the Society's logos does not indicate sponsorship, recommendation, or approval of any individual, organization, or product by the Society.

Purchases and Payments

If you purchase memberships, courses, books, or other products or services through this website, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. All prices are subject to change without notice. Specific programs and products may be subject to additional terms provided at the time of purchase.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The American Purchasing Society does not warrant, assume any legal liability, or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or service appearing or described on this server.

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Society does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the American Purchasing Society shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or its content.

Third-Party Links

This website contains links to other sites. These links are provided for your convenience only. The Society does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, products, or practices of any linked site.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Termination

The Society reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to this website, at its sole discretion, for any violation of these Terms of Use.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Illinois.

Changes to These Terms

The Society may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

American Purchasing Society
P.O. Box 256
Aurora, IL 60507
Telephone: (630) 859-0250
Email: propurch@propurch.com (nonmembers) or memberservices@propurch.com (members)