Community Rules

Rules, Etiquette and Privacy Guidelines

Welcome to the Novi Exchange community! We are so happy to have you here. Before you get started, let's go through a few ground rules and tips for using the community.

Expected BE-havior

  • Be kind...
  • Be welcoming...
  • Be inclusive...
  • Be ready to share ideas...
  • But, don't be scared! This is your place to ask questions and connect with peers.

Unacceptable Behavior

  • Disrespect towards differences of opinion. This is a safe space. :)
  • Conduct or speech which might be considered sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory or offensive in nature.
  • Vent sessions about your members or staff. Save that for happy hour.

Discussion Group Etiquette

  • Search for your question or discussion first! Others may have already shared some really great ideas and tips.
  • State concisely and clearly the topic of your comments in the subject line. This allows members to respond more appropriately to your posting and makes it easier for members to search the archives by subject.
  • This is a place to learn and share. If you have feature requests, as always we welcome those in Intercom "blue bubble".
  • Send messages such as "thanks for the information" or "me, too" to individuals, not to the entire list. Do this by using the "Reply to Sender" link in every message.
  • Do not send administrative messages, such as “remove me from the list,” to the group. You can update your email notification preferences in your account settings. Learn more

A Few Other Guidelines

  • Respect others. Focus on the content of posts and not on the people making them. Please extend the benefit of the doubt to newer guests and members; there’s no such thing as a stupid question.
  • Use caution when discussing products. The information posted on the discussion groups and in the libraries is available for all to see, and comments are subject to libel, slander, and antitrust laws.
  • Respect intellectual property. Post content that you have personally created or have permission to use and have properly attributed to the content creator.
  • When posting items in our collaborative environment, please indicate if the item is not available for reuse. It’s also advisable to contact the owner of any material if you would like to reuse it.
  • Post your message or documents only to the most appropriate communities. This helps ensure all messages receive the best response by eliminating "noise."

Have you made it this far?! We're so proud! Just a few more legal items to review and you'll be ready to join Novi Exchange.

Novi Exchange Terms of Use Addendum
This page states the Terms of Use ("Terms") under which You (as defined below) may use Novi Exchange, an Association Management communications portal for customers of the Novi AMS community. Please read these Terms carefully. If You do not accept the Terms stated here, do not use Novi Exchange and its services. By using Novi Exchange, You agree to be bound by these Terms, including Novi AMS Privacy Statement. Novi AMS, LLC (herein “Novi AMS”), who owns and operates the Novi AMS Platform and Novi Exchange may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version. The terms "You" and "User" as used herein refer to all individuals and/or entities accessing Novi Exchange for any reason. The Novi AMS Terms of Service in addition to these terms applies to your use of Novi Exchange, whereby both agreements govern. These additional Novi Exchange Terms of Use are an addendum to the Novi AMS terms that you previously agreed to, available at https://www.noviams.com/legal, (including the Novi AMS Privacy Policy) are incorporated by reference and will control for any provisions not addressed in these Terms. In the event that these addendum terms conflict with the original Novi AMS Terms of Service, then these shall apply.

Novi Exchange is an Association Management Communications Forum which includes, the following available functions and/or features: (1) search Novi Exchange for specific topics, questions, content (2) connect and communicate with others in Novi Exchange to ask questions, answer questions, discuss industry-related topics and learn (3) find out about upcoming trainings and industry-related events and Novi AMS software (4) create and modify a User profile including certifications, interests, education, job history, professional associations, awards (5) access to an opt-in member directory. Novi AMS does not guarantee that any one or more of these functions will always be available as part of Novi Exchange. Novi AMS reserves the right to modify or change the features or functions of Novi Exchange at any time.

Novi Exchange Platform Content.
Novi Exchange authorizes You to view and access a single copy of the content available on or from NOVI Exchange solely for the purpose of communicating with other Novi AMS subscription customers. The compilation of contents of NOVI Exchange, and of all other Web sites under NOVI AMS's control, whether partial or otherwise such as text, graphics, images, logos, button icons, software and other NOVI Exchange Content (collectively, "NOVI Exchange Content"), are protected under both United States and foreign copyright, trademark and other laws. All NOVI Exchange Content, including Aggregated Content is the property of NOVI AMS, LLC or its content suppliers or clients. Aggregated Content includes Your Content and/or The Novi Exchange underlying data which (i) does not include any of Your Confidential Information; (ii) is anonymized and/or non-identifiable to any specific person, brand, trademark/tradename or entity; (ii) is combined with the data or Your Content of other users; or (iii) is used in a way which could not reasonably could permit the recipient of such information to determine your identity. The compilation of Novi Exchange Content (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly) is the exclusive property of NOVI AMS, LLC and is protected by United States and foreign copyright, trademark, and other laws. Unauthorized use of NOVI Exchange Content may violate these laws, and is strictly prohibited. You must retain all copyright, trademark, service mark and other proprietary notices contained in the original NOVI Exchange Content on any authorized copy You make of NOVI Exchange Content.
NOVI Exchange is a forum where you can post your questions, communicate and collaborate with others in the industry on a variety of industry related topics. Although Novi AMS is the owner copyright with respect to the compilation of the Novi Exchange Content, You are the owner of the Content that You post through the platform. All of the Content that You post or share may be seen and used by other Novi Exchange Users. Novi AMS does not guarantee that other Novi Exchange Users will not use the Content that You post or share on Novi Exchange. You are fully responsible for all Content that You post in Novi Exchange. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NOVI AMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION POSTED BY YOU OR ANY OTHER USER IN ANY PORTION OF NOVI EXCHANGE IN ANY MANNER. Although You own Your Content, Novi AMS is the owner of the Aggerated Content. Any removal of Your Content by You or by Novi AMS does not change the ongoing and perpetual rights that Novi AMS has in connection with the NOVI Exchange Content, nor the Aggregated Content. You grant Novi AMS an irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual, fully paid non-exclusive right (including moral rights) and worldwide license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, communicate to the public, perform, display, and distribute Your Content (in whole or in part) and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works (in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, for the full term of any rights that may exist in such content) such Content, and to grant and authorize sublicenses thereof (through multiple tiers).

Novi Exchange Site Restrictions.
In addition to those restrictions in place for Novi AMS site, You may not use Novi Exchange in order to transmit, post, distribute, store or destroy material, including without limitation, Novi Exchange Platform Content, (a) in violation of any applicable law or regulation, (b) in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights of others or violate the privacy, publicity or other personal rights of others, or (c) that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive or hateful. Your use of Novi Exchange is also subject to the Rules, Etiquette, and Guidelines as previously provided above.

Bad Behavior: Your Content must not be derogatory, hateful, violent, threatening, racist, sexist, disrespectful, homophobic, transphobic, obscene, libelous, abusive, intimidating, sexual content or otherwise objectionable. Do not engage in self-promotion, including the posting of improper or irrelevant third-party links, since this is not a place for you to engage in marketing. Do not post private information of others, unless you have clear permission, including but not limited to home address, government information, such as social security numbers, financial information, and biometric data. The private information ban also extends to a prohibition on Doxing or threatening to disclose, blackmail or dox someone. Do not send administrative messages, such as “remove me from the list,” to the group. You can update your email notification preferences in your account settings. Content should not be posted if it encourages or facilitates Users to arrive at any agreement that either expressly or impliedly leads to price fixing, a boycott of another's business, or other conduct intended to illegally restrict free trade. Content that encourages or facilitates an agreement about the following subjects are prohibited: prices, discounts, or terms or conditions of sale; salaries; profits, profit margins, or cost data; market shares, sales territories, or markets; allocation of customers or territories; or selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers.

Regardless of the Content you post, Novi AMS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to delete or remove, some or all Your Content at any time, without notice. Novi AMS may suspend your access to Novi Exchange at any time if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, and the main Novi AMS Terms that you previously agreed to, or if Novi AMS determines in its sole discretion that You present a legal risk to Novi AMS. Novi AMS may also refuse to display Your Content, for any reason, without notice.

Novi Exchange Copyright Agent.
We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and require that the people who use the Site do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please forward the following information to Novi Exchange, designated as such pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(2), named below:
Your address, telephone number, and email address;
  • A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
  • A description of where the alleged infringing material is located;
  • A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
  • An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest; and
  • A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

Attn: Copyright Agent
Novi AMS, LLC
Attn: Peter A Zimek
13506 Summerport Vlg Pky, Ste 805
Windermere, FL 34786
copyright@noviams.com

Novi Exchange Limited Liability.
IN NO EVENT SHALL NOVI AMS, ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR CONTENT OR SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "PROTECTED ENTITIES") BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON A CONTRACT INDEMNIFICATION, OBLIGATION, TORT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NEGLIGENCE), COLLATERALLY OR ARISING FROM ANY STATUTORY DUTY, PRE-CONTRACT OR OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, OR OTHERWISE, HOWEVER ARISING, FOR ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF REVENUES, PROFITS, CONTRACTS, BUSINESS, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS) OR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM, OR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO, THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, NOVI EXCHANGE OR THE CONTENT, MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONS RELATED THERETO, YOUR PROVISION OF INFORMATION VIA NOVI EXCHANGE, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST SALES, EVEN IF SUCH PROTECTED ENTITY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN USERS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PROTECTED ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, EXCHANGED OR RECEIVED BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY USER OR OTHER PERSON ON OR THROUGH THE SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE PROTECTED ENTITIES TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING FROM THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR YOUR USE OF NOVI EXCHANGE EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU TO NOVI AMS FOR YOUR USE OF NOVI EXCHANGE.

Your Indemnification of Novi AMS.
You waive any and all claims You may have, now and forever, against Novi AMS relating to any action taken in response to the claim that You have infringed the intellectual property rights of a third party, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Novi AMS from and against any such claims. You agree that You shall fully defend and indemnify Novi AMS, including its officers, directors, owners, managing agents, attorneys, shareholders, related entities, heirs, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, fines penalties, costs and expenses, attorneys' fees, arbitration fees, mediation fees, expert expenses, and all other consequences of every kind, directly or indirectly resulting from any and all failure(s) of You or Your agent(s) to fully comply with all duties, obligations and other provisions set forth in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, Your warranties set forth in this Agreement, claims based upon the postings of other Users of NOVI Exchange or Your violation of a third party's intellectual property rights. Client further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Novi AMS, including its officers, directors, owners, managing agents, attorneys, shareholders, related entities, heirs, and assigns, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, loses, liabilities, damages, injuries, fines, penalties, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any property damage or recoverable economic loss incurred by a third party, to the extent such damage or loss is caused by any act or omission of You or Your agents in connection with the performance of this Agreement. You agree that Novi AMS shall have the right to participate in the defense of any such claim through counsel of its own choosing at Your expense.

NOVI EXCHANGE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.
NOVI EXCHANGE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE USE OF NOVI EXCHANGE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK, ESPECIALLY IF YOU RELY UPON, ACT UPON OR FAIL TO ACT UPON INFORMATION GAINED BY USE OF NOVI EXCHANGE AND/OR BY OTHER NOVI EXCHANGE USERS. NOVI AMS DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO ANY RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY USE OF NOVI EXCHANGE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY ENDORSEMENT OR APPROVAL OF ANY USER CONTENT.

Novi Exchange and certain other Novi AMS Sites contain links to social media sites, including but not limited to testimonials. These links are provided solely as a convenience to You and not as an endorsement by Novi Exchange of the content on such social media sites. Novi Exchange is not responsible for the content, accuracy of such content, or manner in which such content is provided to these third-party social media sites. You specifically agree that the use of these social media sites in conjunction with NOVI Exchange is at your own risk.

Novi Exchange Legal Disputes
If any dispute arises between You and Novi AMS, as it relates to Novi Exchange and this Agreement, such dispute shall be submitted and settled in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in Orange County Florida and the decision of a single English speaking arbitrator shall be final and binding. The Arbitration shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Florida and conducted in accordance with Florida law. You further agree that in the event Novi Exchange becomes a party to the dispute involving this Agreement, each party shall bear its own costs and legal fees.

Just one more thing…

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between You and Novi AMS, and are accepted by You upon Your use of Novi Exchange. By joining and using this community, you agree that you have read and will follow these rules and guidelines. You also agree to reserve discussions, shared files, and content that is best suited to this online community. This is a great place with which to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation. Questions should be directed to our Customer Experience department at help@noviams.com.