updated August 12, 2025
Welcome to the website of Retail Merchants Association dba InUnison of Central Virginia (“InUnison,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at www.inunison.org, including all subdomains, services, tools, content, and features offered by InUnison (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, creating an account, or participating in any community or membership service provided by InUnison, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. About InUnison
InUnison is a local business organization serving adults and team members of local independent businesses in Central Virginia. Our services include membership, community engagement, events, resource sharing, and promotional opportunities.
2. Memberships and Accounts
We offer both free and paid memberships. Members can create an account to access exclusive content and community features. Paid memberships are automatically renewed monthly unless canceled by the member.
Cancellation and Refunds
Members may cancel or pause their membership at any time. While we do not have a formal refund policy, we review refund requests on a case-by-case basis and honor refunds for members who are dissatisfied.
3. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use the Site only for lawful purposes.
- Provide accurate, current information when registering.
- Maintain the security of your account credentials.
- Comply with our Community Guidelines.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for users who:
- Violate these Terms or the Community Guidelines;
- Harass or solicit members;
- Are no longer affiliated with a local independent business.
- Are determined, at our discretion, to have a conflict of interest with the mission, objectives, or best interests of InUnison.
4. User-Generated Content
Members may submit content such as directory listings or community posts. You retain ownership of any content you post but grant InUnison a license to use your publicly posted business information (e.g., Find Local directory profiles) for promotional purposes. Content shared in the private community will not be used for promotion without your consent.
5. Community Guidelines
We are proud to foster a respectful, professional, and collaborative online community. All members agree to uphold the principles outlined in our Community Guidelines, including:
- Respectful and constructive communication
- No spamming or self-promotion
- Preserving confidentiality
- Sharing accurate, value-added content
- Compliance with copyright laws
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in account moderation or removal.
6. Event Participation and Media Release
By attending InUnison-hosted events (virtual or in-person), you acknowledge and agree that:
- Photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken by InUnison staff, event partners, or approved vendors during the event.
- These media assets may be used by InUnison for promotional purposes, including but not limited to our website, social media channels, email campaigns, and printed materials.
- InUnison will make reasonable efforts to ensure that all photography and videography is respectful and representative of the event and its purpose.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member at the event or email info@inunison.org in advance so we can accommodate your request.
7. Payments and Security
We process payments securely through third-party services and do not store any credit card or payment information directly. All sensitive data is handled by trusted platforms such as Stripe, ActiveCampaign, and MemberPress. Our site is hosted and protected by WP Engine, which helps secure user data and maintain uptime.
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.
9. Use of Third-Party Services
We use various third-party platforms to deliver our services, including:
- Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, AmpID (analytics and behavior tracking)
- ActiveCampaign (email and automation)
- MemberPress and WordPress (account and membership access)
- Circle So (online community platform)
Use of these services may be subject to their respective terms.
10. Disclaimers
InUnison does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Site or its services and is not responsible for content posted by users. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services at any time without notice.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: