Terms of Use

 

Effective Date: April 15, 2025
Website: NationalMCC.com

Welcome to the website of National Mediation & Conciliation Center, LLC, a Texas limited liability company doing business as National Mediation & Conciliation Center (“NMCC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), located at 4900 Fournace Pl., Ste. 200, Bellaire, Texas 77401. NMCC is a subsidiary and affiliate of Texas Justice Center, LLC (“TJC”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website at NationalMCC.com (the “Website”), including all content, services, and features provided therein. By accessing or using the Website, you (“User”, “you”, or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms, including the incorporated Data Policy and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. General Provisions

1.1 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, clients, and registered users.

1.2 Changes to Terms, Content, and Pricing
NMCC reserves the right to modify these Terms, Website content, services, or pricing at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective upon posting to the Website. It is your obligation to review the Terms and Website content frequently to ensure you have accurate and current information. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

1.3 Affiliate Relationship
NMCC is a subsidiary and affiliate of Texas Justice Center, LLC (“TJC”). All indemnities, waivers, and limitations of liability in these Terms extend to TJC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 Permitted Use
The Website is provided for informational purposes about NMCC’s mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution services. You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, or for legitimate business purposes related to engaging NMCC’s services, subject to these Terms.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify Website content without express written permission.

  • Attempt to access unauthorized areas of the Website, interfere with its functionality, or introduce malicious code (e.g., viruses).

  • Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data without permission.

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the Website.

2.3 Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, logos, graphics, and software, is the property of NMCC, TJC, or their licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without prior written consent, except for limited personal use as permitted by law.

3. Services and Pricing

3.1 Service Information
The Website provides information about NMCC’s services, including collective bargaining mediation, workplace mediation, arbitration, and training. Service descriptions are for informational purposes and do not constitute a binding offer unless confirmed in a separate agreement.

3.2 Pricing
Pricing for services may be listed on the Website or provided upon request. NMCC reserves the right to change pricing at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to verify current pricing before engaging services.

4. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NMCC, TJC, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Website.

  • Your violation of these Terms.

  • Any content you submit or transmit through the Website.

  • Your infringement of any third-party rights.

This indemnification obligation survives the termination of your use of the Website.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NMCC, TJC, and their affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website.

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Website content.

  • Any delays, interruptions, or security breaches affecting the Website.

  • Any reliance on information provided on the Website.

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6. Disclaimer

The information on the Website is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. NMCC and TJC make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of Website content. You assume all risks associated with your use of the Website.

7. Legal Notices

All legal notices to NMCC or TJC must be sent by certified mail to:
National Mediation & Conciliation Center, LLC
Attn: Legal Department
4900 Fournace Pl., Ste. 200
Bellaire, Texas 77401

Notices sent via other methods (e.g., email) will not be deemed valid unless expressly acknowledged in writing by NMCC.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through mediation conducted by NMCC, if feasible, or in state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

9. Termination

NMCC reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and without notice. Sections 4 (Indemnification), 5 (Limitation of Liability), 6 (Disclaimer), 8 (Governing Law), and 11 (Miscellaneous) survive termination.

10. Data Policy and Privacy Policy

The following Data Policy and Privacy Policy govern the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. These policies comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable laws.

10.1 Data Policy

What We Collect
NMCC and TJC may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address, or other identifiers provided when you contact us, request services, or submit forms (e.g., via info@tjcadr.com).

  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the Website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent, collected via cookies or analytics tools.

  • Service-Related Data: Details related to mediation or arbitration inquiries, such as case summaries or preferences, if you engage our services.

How We Use Data
We use your data solely for:

  • Providing and improving our services (e.g., responding to inquiries, scheduling mediations).

  • Enhancing user experience on the Website (e.g., personalizing content, analyzing usage trends).

  • Communicating with you (e.g., sending service updates or confirmations).

  • Complying with legal obligations (e.g., recordkeeping).

No Data Sales
NMCC and TJC do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Data is used only for standard and reasonable purposes as outlined above.

Data Sharing
We may share data:

  • With service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics vendors) under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • To comply with legal requirements or protect our rights (e.g., in response to a court order).

  • With TJC, as NMCC’s parent entity, for operational purposes, subject to this policy.

Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (typically no longer than 7 years after last contact) or as required by law. Usage data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form.

Cookies
The Website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable). Essential cookies are required for Website operation.

10.2 Privacy Policy

Your Rights
Under CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and other laws, you may have the following rights, subject to verification:

  • Access: Request details about the personal information we hold about you.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Opt-Out: Opt out of data processing for non-essential purposes (e.g., analytics).

  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

  • GDPR-Specific: If in the EU/EEA, you may request data portability or object to automated decision-making (not currently used by NMCC).

How to Exercise Rights
Submit requests by contacting:
Email: info@tjcadr.com
Mail: National Mediation & Conciliation Center, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
4900 Fournace Pl., Ste. 200
Bellaire, Texas 77401

Requests must be sent via certified mail for legal notices or via email for informal inquiries. We will respond within 30 days (CCPA) or one month (GDPR), extendable as permitted by law.

Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Transfers
If you are in the EU/EEA, note that data may be processed in the U.S., where NMCC is based. We ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, for any transfers.

Contact for Privacy
For questions or complaints, contact us at info@tjcadr.com (mailto:info@tjcadr.com) or via certified mail at the address above. EU users may lodge complaints with their local data protection authority.

11. Miscellaneous

11.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, including the Data Policy and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NMCC regarding the Website, superseding any prior agreements.

11.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

11.3 Waiver
No waiver of any term by NMCC or TJC shall be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other term.

11.4 Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent. NMCC may assign its rights to TJC or another affiliate at its discretion.

11.5 Contact Us
For general inquiries:
Email: info@tjcadr.com
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Mail: National Mediation & Conciliation Center, LLC
4900 Fournace Pl., Ste. 200
Bellaire, Texas 77401

Legal notices must be sent via certified mail to the above address.