Terms of Service & Association Governance Agreement

Welcome to the official digital portal and membership infrastructure of the U.S.–Mexico Bar Association (“USMBA”, “the Association”). By accessing this site, enrolling in membership, or registering for association conferences, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service.

1. Non-Legal Advice Disclaimer

The materials, articles, webinar recordings, newsletter issues, and discussions published on this website are made available solely for general educational, comparative legal, and informational purposes. Nothing contained herein constitutes formal legal advice, nor does the use of this portal or interaction with the Association establish an attorney-client relationship.

Users seeking legal counsel on specific cross-border transactions, dispute proceedings, or regulatory compliance must consult directly with licensed attorneys admitted in the respective jurisdictions of the United States or Mexico.

2. Membership Standards and Professional Standing

Membership in the USMBA is open to licensed attorneys, members of the judiciary, corporate counsel, law professors, and law students in good standing with their respective state bars, federal judiciaries, or accredited universities.

• Licensed attorney members warrant that they maintain an active license and good standing with the relevant professional authority in their declared jurisdictions.
• The Board of Directors reserves the right to suspend or revoke membership for violations of professional ethics rules or conduct contrary to the Association’s mission.
• Membership dues are billed annually and provide access to member-only directories, committee appointments, and discounted conference registrations.

3. Intellectual Property and Editorial Contributions

All logos, trademarks, syllabi, article texts, and presentation materials published by the USMBA are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws of the United States, Mexico, and international conventions. Contributing authors retain copyright in their articles, while the Association retains an irrevocable license to publish and archive them.

4. Conference Registrations and Cancellations

Registrations for the Annual Bilateral Conference and special regional forums are subject to attendance policies outlined during registration. Cancellation requests submitted in writing to the Secretariat more than thirty (30) days prior to the opening plenary are eligible for refund less an administrative fee. Registrations may be transferred to a colleague within the same organization upon written notice.

5. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or association membership shall be resolved amicably through the Executive Secretariat. If an unresolved dispute persists, the parties agree to submit to binding commercial arbitration administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or Centro de Arbitraje de México (CAM) in the English or Spanish language.