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Terms of Service

United States Trash Bin Cleaners Alliance trash can

Last Updated: [April 2, 2026]

Welcome to ustbca.com (the “Website”), operated by United States Trash Bin Cleaners Alliance LLC (“USTBCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, features, membership services, resources, forums, events, or tools we provide (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Eligibility and Membership

The Services are intended for trash bin cleaning professionals, business owners, and industry stakeholders in the United States. You represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction).

  • You are using the Services for legitimate business or professional purposes related to the trash bin cleaning industry.

  • All information you provide is accurate and complete.

Membership in USTBCA is subject to approval and payment of applicable fees. Membership levels, benefits, and pricing are described on the Website and may change from time to time. We reserve the right to approve, deny, or terminate any membership at our sole discretion.

2. User Accounts

To access certain Services (such as member-only resources, forums, or events), you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

  • Maintain and promptly update your account information.

  • Keep your login credentials confidential and secure.

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website and Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, documents, templates, member directories, and software (collectively, “USTBCA Content”), is owned by USTBCA or its licensors and protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the USTBCA Content solely for your personal or internal business use in connection with your membership, and only as expressly permitted by these Terms. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, publish, or create derivative works from any USTBCA Content without prior written consent.

  • Use any USTBCA trademarks or logos without permission.

  • Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices.

Any content you post or submit to the Website (e.g., forum posts, comments, or member profiles) (“User Content”) remains your property, but you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with the Services.

4. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with the professional nature of the trash bin cleaning industry. You must not:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation.

  • Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, discriminatory, or infringing on others’ rights.

  • Engage in unauthorized scraping, data mining, or automated access to the Website.

  • Interfere with the security or operation of the Services.

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with USTBCA.

  • Use the Services to solicit business in a manner that competes with or harms USTBCA.

  • Share member-only content or contact information with non-members without permission.

We reserve the right to monitor, remove, or edit any User Content and to suspend or terminate access for violations.

5. Payments and Membership Fees

Membership and any other paid Services are subject to the fees and billing terms posted at the time of purchase. All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our refund policy (if any) or required by law.

You authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge your chosen payment method for all applicable fees. We may change fees upon reasonable notice. Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your membership.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such third parties. Your interactions with them are governed by their own terms and policies.

7. Disclaimers and No Warranties

The Website and Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any USTBCA Content or member-provided information.

Membership benefits and resources are for informational and networking purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, financial, or business advice. You are solely responsible for your business decisions and compliance with all applicable laws.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, USTBCA, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to USTBCA in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless USTBCA and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services.

  • Your User Content.

  • Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.

  • Your infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately, but provisions that by their nature should survive (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limitations, and indemnification) will remain in effect.

You may cancel your membership according to the cancellation policy applicable to your membership level.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on the Website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sarasota County, Florida.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial and agree that any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim.

13. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

  • Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms (together with our Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and USTBCA.

  • Contact Us: For questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@ustbca.com or at our principal address: 8051 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite E6, Sarasota, FL 34243.

By using ustbca.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.

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