Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 14th 2025

Welcome to the official website of the AFT Guild, Local 1931 (“Guild,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and any associated online resources, including documents, media, and content available through this platform (collectively, the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal authority to accept these Terms. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any updates we may implement.

2. Use of Website and Online Resources

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unauthorized use of the Website, including but not limited to hacking, scraping, or distributing malicious software, is strictly prohibited.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website if you violate these Terms.

2.a Text Messaging Terms & Conditions

You agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text (e.g., SMS and MMS) messages from AFT Guild, Local 1931 including text messages that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system, to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate. All the different types of messages you may receive are alerts, informational messages, recurring marketing messages, fundraising, donation requests, on-demand reply to messages, etc and other important information, shall be known collectively as the “Programs.” Consent to receive automated marketing text messages is not a condition of any purchase.

Cost: Msg & Data rates may apply. Please consult with your carrier for rate information.

Message Frequency: Message frequency will vary. We reserve the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time, so as to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. We also reserve the right to change the phone number from which messages are sent. Not all mobile devices or handsets may be supported and our messages may not be deliverable in all areas. Our service providers and the mobile carriers supported by the program are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Cancellation: If you do not wish to continue participating in any Program or no longer agree to these Terms, you agree to text the applicable Short Code (or regular long code phone number where applicable) or directly reply to any mobile message received from a Program with STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT in order to opt out of that Program at any time. You may receive an additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. You understand and agree that the foregoing options are the only reasonable and exclusive methods of opting out. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words or phrases other than those set forth above or verbally requesting to be removed from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out. You may be subscribed to multiple Programs across different Short Codes or regular long code phone numbers, and therefore you must separately text or reply STOP to each Short Code or long code phone number from which you wish to unsubscribe.

Support: For support regarding the Program, text “HELP” to the applicable Program’s Short Code or long code, or email us at contact@aftguild.org . Please note that the use of this email address, or texting “HELP” to the Program’s Short or long Code is not an acceptable method of opting out of the program. Opt-outs must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth above. Our Disclaimer of Warranty The Programs are offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas at all times and may not continue to work in the event of product, software, coverage or other changes made by your wireless carrier. We will not be liable for any delays or failures in the receipt of any mobile messages connected with any Program. Delivery of mobile messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator, and is outside of our control. We are not liable for delayed or undelivered mobile messages.

Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy. We will only use information you provide to transmit your mobile messages and respond to you, if necessary. This includes sharing information with our program partners, message content providers, phone companies, and vendors who assist us in the delivery of mobile messages. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, WE DO NOT SELL, RENT, LOAN, TRADE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER FOR PROFIT ANY PHONE NUMBERS OR CUSTOMER INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH PROGRAMS TO ANY THIRD PARTY. Nonetheless, we reserve the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect our rights or property. When you complete forms online or otherwise provide us information in connection with a Program, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and true information. You agree not to use a false or misleading name or a name that you are not authorized to use. If in our sole discretion, we believe that any such information is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, or you have opted into a Program for an ulterior purpose, we may refuse you access to the Program and pursue any appropriate legal remedies. This Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions is strictly limited to these texting Programs and has no effect on any other privacy policy(ies) that may govern the relationship between you and us in other contexts.”

3. Intellectual Property

All content available on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, documents, and digital materials, is the property of the AFT Guild, Local 1931, or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this Website without our express written permission.

Members and users are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive right to access and use the content for informational and non-commercial purposes.

4. Privacy Policy

Please review our privacy policy here: https://aftguild.org/privacy-policy

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information available on this Website.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, the AFT Guild, Local 1931, and its officers, members, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use this Website.

We are not responsible for any third-party content, links, or services that may be accessed through this Website.

7. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

Your continued use of the Website after changes to these Terms signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

AFT Guild, Local 1931:

Contact Form: https://aftguild.org/contact-us

Phone: 619-640-1155

Fax: 619-640-1154

3737 Camino del Rio South, Suite 410 (in United Labor Center Building)

San Diego, CA 92108

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.