Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 8, 2026

Welcome to the website of 1754 Alumni Club Ltd., also known as The Columbia University Club of New York (“Club,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

  1. Purpose of the Website

This Website is provided to inform alumni, members, prospective members, guests, and the public about the Club’s activities, programs, events, membership opportunities, and other services. Information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Use, as well as any other policies posted on the Website, including our Privacy Policy.

  1. Changes to These Terms

The Club reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Permitted Use

You may use this Website solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems.
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website.
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scraping tools to collect information from the Website without prior written permission.
  • Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality.
  1. Membership and Event Information

Information regarding Club membership, events, pricing, schedules, and benefits is subject to change without notice. Event registration, membership applications, and payments may be governed by additional terms presented during the registration process.

Submission of a membership application or event registration does not guarantee acceptance or participation. The Club reserves the right to approve or deny memberships, registrations, or attendance in accordance with its governing documents and applicable policies.

  1. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, videos, documents, event descriptions, and website design—is owned by or licensed to the Club and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print materials solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, transmit, display, or create derivative works from any Website content without the Club’s prior written consent.

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on this Website remain the property of their respective owners.

  1. Columbia University Relationship

The Club is an independent alumni organization. Unless expressly stated otherwise, nothing on this Website should be interpreted as creating or implying an official partnership, sponsorship, endorsement, or agency relationship with Columbia University.

Any references to Columbia University or its trademarks are used solely to identify the alumni community served by the Club.

  1. User Submissions

If you submit photographs, comments, testimonials, event registrations, volunteer information, or other materials through the Website, you represent that:

  • You own or have permission to submit the content;
  • The content does not violate the rights of any third party;
  • The content is accurate and lawful.

By submitting content, you grant the Club a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute the submitted materials for Club-related purposes, including promoting Club events and activities, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Club reserves the right, but is not obligated, to remove or refuse any submitted content.

  1. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. The Club does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, products, or services offered by third-party websites.

Your use of any third-party website is governed by that website’s own terms and policies.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all information provided on it are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Club disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, non-infringement, and availability.

The Club does not warrant that:

  • the Website will operate without interruption;
  • the Website will be free from errors or defects;
  • the Website or its servers will be free of viruses or other harmful components; or
  • information contained on the Website will always be complete, current, or accurate.
  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Club, its directors, officers, volunteers, committee members, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this Website.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue using it.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Club, its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

  1. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also subject to the Club’s Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action relating to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.

  1. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

  1. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and the Club regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior understandings relating to the Website.

  1. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

1754 Alumni Club Ltd.
The Columbia University Club of New York
New York, New York

Through the contact information provided on this Website.