Acceptance of Terms
By registering as a member of EyeConnect International (“ECI”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms govern your use of the ECI website, forums, membership benefits, and access to offers made available through our trusted partners, including Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). If you do not agree, you must not register or use these services.
COPPA Policy
In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), all users under the age of 13 must seek permission from a parent or guardian before obtaining membership. A signed permission form must be faxed or mailed to ECI prior to granting membership. For more information, contact support@forum.eyeconnectinternational.com.
Forum Rules
Registration to the forums is free. By registering, you agree not to post messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise unlawful. All messages express the views of the author, and EyeConnect International shall not be held responsible for their content. Administrators and moderators reserve the right to remove, edit, move, or close any content item for any reason.
General Rules
Debate and discussion are encouraged, but rudeness, profanity, personal attacks, or inflammatory posts will not be tolerated. Members may not spam, advertise, or engage in trolling through posts, email, visitor messages, or private messages. Duplicate or repeated posting to increase visibility is not permitted. Content or links that violate community standards, including sexual or illegal material, will be removed at the sole discretion of moderators.
Information Sharing with Partners
ECI may share limited member information with trusted partners when required to provide access to group purchasing organization (GPO) offers and benefits. Information shared will be restricted to what is necessary for verifying eligibility and administering these offers. Member information will not be sold to third parties. All partner access is subject to ECI’s privacy and compliance policies.
Privacy & Data Use
ECI collects limited personal information necessary for membership, community participation, and access to partner offers. By using ECI services, you consent to this collection and use. For details, please refer to our Privacy Policy. ECI is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party partners.
Termination of Membership
ECI reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Service, disrupt community operations, or misuse partner offers. Termination may occur with or without notice at the discretion of ECI.
Disclaimer of Warranties & Liability
ECI provides its website, forums, and partner access on an 'as-is' basis without warranties of any kind. ECI does not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or reliability of partner offers or third-party services. To the maximum extent permitted by law, ECI disclaims liability for any damages arising from the use of its services or reliance on partner offers.
Governing Law & Changes to Terms
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. ECI reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the ECI website. Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact EyeConnect International at support@forum.eyeconnectinternational.com.