Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website operated by Blind Professionals Network (“BPN”) and its commercial social enterprise division, BPN Workplace Solutions (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using our website, registering for membership, participating in community groups or events, or engaging our professional consulting services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Services

Our website serves a dual purpose to support our mission of empowering blind and visually impaired professionals:

  • Blind Professionals Network (Community Division): Operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering professional development, networking, conferences, peer support groups, email listservs, and educational resources.
  • BPN Workplace Solutions (Commercial Division): Operates as a social enterprise providing paid professional services, including digital accessibility audits, usability testing, and workplace strategy consulting.

3. Website Accessibility

In alignment with our core values, BPN and BPN Workplace Solutions are committed to maintaining a digitally accessible platform. We strive to adhere to standard digital accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).

If you experience any accessibility barriers while using our website or accessing our documents, please contact us immediately so we can provide alternative accommodations.

4. BPN Community Rules and Member Conduct

To maintain a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment for all members, users participating in BPN programs, events, email lists, or peer support groups must adhere to the following rules:

  • Respectful Communication: Harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or inappropriate conduct toward any member, guest, or speaker will not be tolerated.
  • No Unauthorized Solicitations: Community groups and email lists are designed for networking and peer support. Mass spam, unapproved commercial solicitations, or financial scams are strictly prohibited.
  • Confidentiality in Peer Groups: Information shared within peer support groups or private discussions must remain confidential to respect the privacy of all participants.
  • Account Termination: BPN reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or revoke membership and participation privileges for any individual who violates these conduct standards.

5. Commercial Engagements (BPN Workplace Solutions)

When engaging BPN Workplace Solutions for accessibility testing, audits, or workplace consulting, the following general service terms apply:

  • Service Agreements: Specific deliverables, scope of work, timelines, and payment terms will be governed by an executed statement of work, proposal, or service contract signed by both parties.
  • Client Data Confidentiality: We treat all proprietary client information, website source code, software documentation, and internal workflows provided for audits as strictly confidential.
  • Independent Assessments: Accessibility audits and evaluations reflect our professional opinion based on established digital inclusion standards at the time of testing. They do not constitute formal legal counsel.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—including logos, text, graphics, training materials, service methodologies, and website code—is the property of Blind Professionals Network and BPN Workplace Solutions or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

  • Permitted Use: You may access and download materials for personal, non-commercial use or for evaluating our commercial services.
  • Prohibited Use: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, frame, or commercially exploit any content from this site without prior written permission from BPN.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • General Website Disclaimer: This website and all information, materials, and resources are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
  • Informational Counsel: Content shared during BPN community webinars, member discussions, or career workshops is for informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal, financial, or medical advice.
  • Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, BPN and BPN Workplace Solutions shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website or our community services.

8. Third-Party Links and Tools

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by BPN. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Blind Professionals Network is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Blind Professionals Network