Terms of Service

Effective Date: 03/03/2025

Welcome to the official website of The Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing and using our website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service, including the payment obligations for membership (if applicable) and our Privacy Policy.

The BHTA reserves the right to update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms. If changes impact membership fees or policies, members will be notified in advance.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Specifically, you shall not:

  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Site’s functionality.
  • Use the Site for fraudulent or unlawful activities.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, including member-only areas.
  • Copy, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any content on the Site without written permission.

3. Membership, Payments, and Account Suspension

3.1 Membership Fees and Renewal

  • BHTA membership requires an annual fee, which varies based on membership type and benefits.
  • Members will receive a renewal notice two (2) months before their membership expiration date.
  • If membership is not renewed before the expiration date, a grace period of three (3) months will be provided for payment.
  • Membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

3.2 Account Suspension and Deletion

If a member fails to pay within three (3) months after the renewal date, their account and profile will be suspended, restricting access to member-only benefits and business listings.

If non-payment continues for twelve (12) months after the renewal date, The BHTA reserves the right to permanently delete the member’s profile and associated content from our systems.

3.3 Reinstatement of Suspended Accounts

Suspended accounts may be reinstated upon full payment of outstanding fees within the 12-month period. However, once an account is deleted, the member will need to reapply for membership and submit new profile information.

3.4 Changes to Membership Fees

The BHTA reserves the right to adjust membership fees and payment terms at any time. Members will be notified in advance of any fee changes. Continued membership after a fee update constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

4. User Accounts and Responsibilities

Certain sections of the Site may be restricted to BHTA members. If you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account.
  • Ensure timely payment of membership fees to maintain access to member benefits.

The BHTA reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property and User-Generated Content

5.1 BHTA Content

All content created by or for The BHTA, including but not limited to the website design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of The BHTA or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright and trademark laws.

5.2 User-Generated Content

Members may upload content, including images, videos, descriptions, and other media, to their profiles or business listings (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you:

  • Retain ownership of your content.
  • Grant The BHTA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, distribute, and promote your content on the website.
  • Warrant that you have the legal right to upload the content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights, including copyrights and trademarks.

The BHTA reserves the right (but is not obligated) to review, remove, or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

The BHTA values your privacy and does not sell, rent, or share the personal information of members with third parties, except in the case of any partners providing training services like the National Transformation Initiative (NTI) or where required by law or with explicit consent.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services for convenience. The BHTA is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites. Use of third-party links is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.
  • The BHTA does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, The BHTA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The BHTA, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses resulting from:

  • Your use of the Site.
  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your uploaded content infringes the rights of any third party.

10. Termination of Access

The BHTA reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Site, including membership accounts, at its discretion. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Violations of these Terms of Service.
  • Engaging in fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
  • Failure to pay membership fees within the required timeframe.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Barbados. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through arbitration in Barbados, unless otherwise required by law.

12. Changes to These Terms

The BHTA reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes. Changes may include modifications to:

  • Membership fees and payment terms.
  • Account suspension and deletion policies.
  • Other terms governing use of the Site.

Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

The Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA)
4th Avenue Belleville
St. Michael
BARBADOS
Telephone: (246) 622-5041
Email: info@bhta.org