Terms of Use

Last Updated: September 2026

Welcome to the website of the Michigan Association for Addiction Professionals (“MAADAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the MAADAC website and the information, resources, materials, and services made available through it.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

1. Purpose of This Website

The MAADAC website provides information and resources related to the addiction profession, professional development, education, membership, advocacy, events, and other activities consistent with MAADAC's mission.

Website content is provided for general informational and professional purposes.

2. Not Medical, Clinical, or Legal Advice

Information provided through the MAADAC website is not intended to replace individualized medical, behavioral health, clinical, legal, or other professional advice.

Nothing on this website creates a provider-patient, therapist-client, counselor-client, attorney-client, supervisory, or other professional treatment relationship between MAADAC and a website visitor.

Individuals seeking medical, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, legal, or emergency assistance should consult an appropriately qualified professional or service provider.

In an emergency or life-threatening situation, contact 911 or the appropriate emergency service.

3. Professional and Educational Information

MAADAC may provide educational materials, professional resources, articles, training information, continuing education opportunities, legislative information, career resources, certification or licensing resources, and links to information provided by other organizations.

Professional standards, laws, regulations, licensing requirements, certification requirements, and other guidance may change over time.

Users are responsible for confirming current requirements with the appropriate licensing board, certification organization, governmental agency, educational provider, employer, or other authoritative source before relying on information for professional decisions.

4. Membership Information

Information regarding MAADAC or NAADAC membership is provided for informational purposes and may change.

Membership eligibility, benefits, dues, categories, requirements, and other conditions may be governed by MAADAC, NAADAC, or applicable membership systems and policies.

Users should refer to the applicable membership information available at the time of enrollment or renewal.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the MAADAC website only for lawful purposes.

You may not:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, accounts, servers, or systems
Interfere with the operation or security of the website
Introduce malicious software, harmful code, or disruptive technologies
Use automated systems to collect website information in a manner that materially disrupts website operation
Impersonate another person or organization
Submit knowingly false, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, or unlawful information
Use MAADAC's website or materials in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval by MAADAC

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content created by MAADAC and displayed on this website, including text, graphics, logos, designs, publications, educational materials, downloadable resources, and other original content, is owned by or licensed to MAADAC and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Website content may be viewed and used for lawful personal, educational, or professional reference unless otherwise stated.

MAADAC materials may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, sold, modified, or represented as another organization's work without authorization when permission is required.

Names, logos, trademarks, and materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

7. Third-Party Websites and Resources

The MAADAC website may provide links to external websites, organizations, resources, employment opportunities, educational programs, governmental agencies, service providers, or other third-party information.

A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the organization, service, product, position, or information provided by that third party.

MAADAC does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, content, security, privacy practices, or services.

Users access third-party websites at their own discretion.

8. Accuracy and Availability

MAADAC strives to provide useful and accurate information. However, information may become outdated, incomplete, unavailable, or inaccurate.

MAADAC does not guarantee that every page, resource, link, event listing, professional resource, or other item available through the website will always be accurate, complete, current, or continuously available.

MAADAC may modify, remove, replace, or update website content at any time.

9. Website Availability

MAADAC may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue portions of the website when necessary for maintenance, security, organizational changes, technical issues, or other reasons.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, MAADAC is not responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on general website information, inability to access the website, third-party websites or services, or decisions made based upon information obtained through the website.

Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

11. Privacy

Use of the MAADAC website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy for information about how information submitted through the website may be collected, used, and protected.

12. Changes to These Terms

MAADAC may revise these Terms of Use periodically.

Changes become effective when the revised Terms of Use are posted to this website unless otherwise indicated. The “Last Updated” date will identify the most recent revision.

Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

13. Contact Us

Questions concerning these Terms of Use may be submitted through the Contact Us page on the MAADAC website.

Michigan Association for Addiction Professionals (MAADAC)