Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the UNAM Data Science Alumni Society (SECiD). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Services.

These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and SECiD. We recommend carefully reading all terms before using our services.

2. Definitions

• "SECiD", "we", "our": Refers to the UNAM Data Science Alumni Society
• "User", "you", "your": Refers to any person who accesses or uses our Services
• "Services": Includes our website, mobile applications, events, and any other services offered
• "Content": Includes text, images, videos, data, and any other material available in the Services
• "User Content": Any content that you post, upload, or share in our Services
• "Account": Your registered account in our Services

3. Description of Services

3.1 Services Offered

SECiD provides a platform for:

• Professional networking among data science alumni
• Job posting and search opportunities
• Educational event organization and participation
• Knowledge and resource exchange
• Continuous professional development

3.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or third parties for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services.

3.3 Availability

While we strive to keep our Services available, we do not guarantee they will be available at all times. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

4. Registration and Account

4.1 Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

• Be 18 years or older, or have parental/guardian consent
• Be an alumnus, current student, or related to the data science field
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your access credentials

4.2 Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• Basic personal information (name, email, etc.)
• Academic and professional information
• A secure password

4.3 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your account and password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us about any unauthorized use
• Keeping your contact information updated

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Conduct

You may use our Services for:

• Legitimate professional networking
• Searching or posting real job opportunities
• Participating in community events and activities
• Sharing professional knowledge and experiences

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You may NOT use our Services to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, intimidate, or discriminate against other users
• Send spam or unsolicited communications
• Violate other users' privacy
• Attempt to access accounts that don't belong to you
• Interfere with the operation of the Services
• Use the Services for illegal activities
• Collect user information without consent

5.3 Consequences

Violation of these rules may result in:

• Warnings
• Temporary account suspension
• Permanent account termination
• Legal action when appropriate

6. User Content

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you post in our Services. However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in relation to our Services.

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are fully responsible for:

• All content you post
• Ensuring you have the right to post the content
• That the content does not violate third-party rights
• That the content complies with these Terms

6.3 Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove any content we deem inappropriate, although we have no obligation to do so.

6.4 Reports

If you find content that violates these Terms, you may report it through our support channels.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

The Services and all their original content, features, and functionality are owned by SECiD and are protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Services for your personal and non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks without authorization
• Reverse engineer our Services
• Create derivative works based on our Services

7.4 DMCA

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our handling of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by deactivating it through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

9.2 Termination by SECiD

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your use of the Services causes harm to other users or SECiD
• Required for legal compliance
• We decide to discontinue the Services

9.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services ends immediately
• We may delete or retain your information according to our Privacy Policy
• Provisions that by their nature should survive will continue in effect

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available". We offer no express or implied warranties about the Services.

10.2 Limitation of Damages

In no event shall SECiD be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or use, incurred by you or third parties.

10.3 Total Liability Limit

Our total liability to you for any claim related to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to SECiD in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SECiD from any claim, damage, loss, or expense (including attorney fees) arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Mexico, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Jurisdiction

Any dispute related to these Terms or the Services shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Mexico City.

11.3 Dispute Resolution

We encourage amicable resolution of disputes. If you have a complaint, please contact us first to try to resolve the matter informally.

11.4 Time Limitation

Any claim related to these Terms must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises.

12. Contact and Legal Information

12.1 Contact Information

12.2 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be notified by:

• Prominent notice on our website
• Email notification
• In-app notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Services after posting changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12.3 General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the complete agreement between you and SECiD
• Severability: If any provision is invalid, the others remain in force
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right
• Assignment: You may not transfer your rights without our consent