TERMS OF SERVICE

THE APPLIED LINGUISTICS & LITERATURE ASSOCIATION (ALLA)

Effective Date: (February 2025)

This Terms of Service agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between the Applied Linguistics & Literature Association (ALLA) and any individual, entity, or organization ("User") that engages with ALLA, including but not limited to its website, events, publications, and services. By accessing or using ALLA’s resources, the User acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By participating in ALLA’s events, accessing its website, or contributing to its publications, the User agrees to be bound by these Terms of Service. If the User does not agree to these terms, they should refrain from using ALLA’s services.

2. ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE

ALLA is a non-profit academic organization dedicated to fostering research, collaboration, and professional development in linguistics, literature, and language teaching. ALLA provides various services, including but not limited to:

  • Hosting academic workshops, seminars, and events.

  • Publishing research articles and scholarly content through ALLA Magazine.

  • Facilitating networking opportunities among students, alumni, and faculty.

  • Providing digital resources and materials related to language, literature, and education.

3. USER OBLIGATIONS

Users engaging with ALLA agree to the following obligations:

  • To use ALLA’s website, events, and services for lawful purposes only.

  • To provide accurate and truthful information when registering for membership, submitting content, or engaging in any ALLA activities.

  • To respect the intellectual property rights of ALLA and its contributors.

  • To adhere to ALLA’s Code of Conduct, ensuring respectful and professional interactions within the community.

Users may not:

  • Use ALLA’s platform to distribute harmful, offensive, or misleading content.

  • Engage in harassment, discrimination, or any form of abusive behavior.

  • Impersonate another individual or misrepresent affiliations.

4. MEMBERSHIP & ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 Membership Eligibility

Membership is open to students, alumni, faculty, and scholars interested in linguistics, literature, and language teaching. ALLA reserves the right to approve or deny membership applications at its discretion.

4.2 Account Responsibility

If Users create an account or provide personal information to ALLA, they are responsible for maintaining its confidentiality. Users agree to notify ALLA immediately if they suspect unauthorized access to their account.

5. CONTENT SUBMISSION & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 User-Generated Content

Users may submit research papers, articles, reviews, and other content for publication through ALLA’s website or magazine. By submitting content, the User:

  • Grants ALLA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and promote the content.

  • Represents and warrants that they hold the necessary rights to submit and share the content.

  • Acknowledges that ALLA may edit submissions for clarity, grammar, or formatting while preserving the original intent.

5.2 Intellectual Property Rights

  • ALLA and its contributors retain ownership of their original work.

  • Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or distribution of ALLA’s materials without prior consent is strictly prohibited.

6. TERMINATION & SUSPENSION

ALLA reserves the right to terminate or suspend a User’s access to its services if they:

  • Violate these Terms of Service.

  • Engage in activities that harm the integrity or mission of ALLA.

  • Misuse ALLA’s platform or resources.

Termination may be immediate and without prior notice. Users may appeal suspensions by contacting info@alla-hou.org.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

ALLA provides its services "as is" without any express or implied warranties. ALLA is not responsible for:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content posted by Users.

  • Losses or damages resulting from participation in events or reliance on ALLA-provided materials.

  • Third-party actions, including unauthorized use of User submissions or intellectual property.

Users engage with ALLA at their own risk and are encouraged to exercise discretion when interacting with online content and community members.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & SERVICES

ALLA’s website and publications may contain links to third-party websites or services. ALLA does not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices. Users should review the privacy policies and terms of external websites before engaging with them.

9. CHANGES TO TERMS

ALLA reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Updated terms will be posted on the ALLA website with the revised effective date. Continued use of ALLA’s services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. In the event of disputes arising from this Agreement, parties agree to resolve matters through good faith negotiations before pursuing legal action.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Email: alla@central.uh.edu
Location: Student Center North, N103 University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-303.