CVU Membership Terms & Conditions

Membership Term 

CVU memberships operate on a calendar-year basis, from January 1 through December 31, regardless of the date of purchase. 

Membership benefits begin upon payment and remain active through the applicable membership term. 

Annual membership renewals are invoiced each October for the following calendar year.

Membership Pricing & Proration 

Membership dues are prorated for new members joining during the year as follows: 

Members joining during the second half of the year (July–December) receive membership for the remainder of the current year and the entire following calendar year. 

Renewing members are billed the full annual membership rate for the upcoming calendar year. 

Renewal & Billing 

Membership renewals are issued annually beginning in October. 

Invoices are due according to the payment terms provided on the invoice. Membership benefits may be suspended or terminated if payment is not received by the stated due date. 

CVU reserves the right to modify membership dues or categories for future membership years. Any changes will be communicated prior to the renewal period. 

Refund Policy 

All membership purchases are final. 

Because membership benefits become available immediately upon activation, CVU does not provide refunds, credits, or partial refunds for membership dues after a membership has been purchased or renewed. 

This policy applies regardless of: 

• Voluntary cancellation by the member; 

• Changes in employment or organizational affiliation; 

• Changes in participation level or use of member benefits; or 

• Any other circumstance after membership activation. 

Membership Benefits 

Membership benefits are available only during an active membership term and may include, depending on membership category: 

• Access to CVU member resources and publications; 

• Registration discounts for eligible conferences and events; 

• Access to the ENGAGE member community; 

• Research library access; 

• Committee and chapter participation opportunities; 

• Other benefits where applicable. 

Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of CVU. 

Member Responsibilities 

Members agree to: 

• Provide accurate and current contact and billing information; 

• Maintain appropriate professional conduct when participating in CVU programs, events, committees, chapters, and online communities; 

• Comply with all applicable CVU policies, including any event, community, or code of conduct policies. 

CVU reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership for conduct inconsistent with its mission or policies. Membership dues remain non-refundable. 

Membership Transferability 

Memberships are generally non-transferable. 

Organizational memberships may update designated representatives in accordance with the benefits of their membership category, but the membership itself may not be transferred or reassigned outside the member organization without CVU approval. 

Changes to Membership Terms 

CVU reserves the right to update these Membership Terms & Conditions at any time. The most current version will be published on the CVU website and will apply to all new memberships and renewals after its effective date. 

Questions 

Questions regarding membership, billing, renewals, or these Terms & Conditions may be directed to the CVU Membership Team at membership@ctbuh.org. 

By purchasing or renewing a CVU membership, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Membership Terms & Conditions.