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By using American USA, in any way, constitutes acceptance of the American USA. Terms of use, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer(s). If you do not accept the Terms of use, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer(s) in their entirety, you may not have access or use American USA in any way.
- We regard any information you submit as confidential.
- We do not disclose, give, sell or transfer any personal information on or about our visitors to any third party, unless required by law enforcement or by statute. We will only use personally identifying information to respond to you, or to help us perform our duties.
You agree:
Your access to and use of the American USA Website is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. You will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained in this notice. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions you must immediately stop using the Website.
2 Advice
The contents of the Website do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making or refraining from making, any decision.
3 Changes to Website
American USA reserves the right to:
3.1 change or remove (temporarily or permanently) the Website or any part of it without notice and you confirm that American USA shall not be liable to you for any such change or removal; and
3.2 change these Terms and Conditions at any time, and your continued use of the Website following any changes shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change.
4 Links to Third Party Websites
The Website may include links to third party websites that are controlled and maintained by others. Any link to other websites is not an endorsement of such websites and you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the content or availability of any such sites.
5 Copyright
5.1 All copyright, trademarks and all other intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including without limitation the Website design, text, graphics and all software and source codes connected with the Website) are owned by or licensed to American USA or otherwise used by American USA as permitted by law.
5.2 In accessing the Website you agree that you will access the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. None of the content may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes the downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only.
To notify us of a suspected copyright infringement, write to us at:
American USA, Inc.
Legal Department
Email: AmericansUSOFA@gmail.com
Include the following (please consult your legal counsel or see Section 512(c)(3) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to confirm these requirements):
- a. The physical or electronic signature of the owner or someone authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- b. A description or identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- c. A description of the material that is claimed to be infringing, and information reasonably sufficient to allow us to find it.
- d. Your address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
- e. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- f. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
6 Cookies
American USA uses first-party cookies on American USA Website as part of the Google Analytics traffic analysis tool. Cookies do not identify people, but they are important in telling us how people use our site and how many visitors the site receives.
We also use Cookies from third-party partners such as Google for marketing purposes which allow us to display promotional material to you on other sites you visit across the Internet.
You do not need to have cookies turned on to read and use the information on http://www.americanusa.org
You can change your browser settings to prevent the site from placing cookies on your machine.
We operate a strict privacy policy, and whether we collect data such as cookie sessions based on where and when a user visits our site, or whether you willingly give us your email address by signing up to receive our newsletter, we strictly adhere to the Data Protection Act and will never sell details such as your email address on to other parties.
7 Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
7.1 The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.
7.2 To the extent permitted by law, American USA will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.
7.3 American USA makes no warranty that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.
7.4 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed so as to exclude or limit the liability of American USA for death or personal injury as a result of the negligence of American USA or that of its employees or agents.
8 Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold American USA and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against American USA arising out of any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website.
9 Severance
If any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such Term or Condition shall be severed, and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.
10 Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of United States of America and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of New York State courts.
American Card
- American Card has no cash value.
- American Card when used to access discounts, special offers, deals or discounts for Alcoholic beverages, you must abide by the law. Users must be 21 years of age and over and present ID if required by merchant, business and/or retailer.
- There is no cash back from the use or no-use of the American Card.
- American Card cannot be combined with any other coupons, special offers, deals, discounts or promotions unless allowed by merchant, business, and/or retailer.
- American Card subscribers do not have any voting rights within American Card, our company, organization, corporation or LLC.
- American Card may not be duplicated.
- We DO NOT REPLACE LOST OR STOLEN CARDS. The former cardholder would have to sign up for another card.
- When using the American Card at participating businesses, sales tax is not included.
- American Card does not guarantee, advertised sales price, discounts, promotions and/or specials, the provider, business, retailers and/or merchant will determine the rate and/or price at time of purchase.
- American Card Cardholder(s) must be present at time of purchase, payment and/or service. The Provider reserves the right to request additional identification before applying special rate/price.
- American Cardholder(s) must enter promotion code to receive discounts when making online purchases at participating providers.
- You the cardholder agree to be solely responsible for any and all sales, taxes, use taxes and value added taxes and any other taxes or duties imposed by any jurisdiction as a result of your use of the service and/or purchase of products.
Any cancellations or changes must be sent to customer service at info@americanusa.org. Please allow 48 to 72 hours for changes or cancellations to take effect if within terms of use and approved by operations manager. - American Card Cardholders agree to keep account information current and accurate.
- Sorry no refunds, including service(s), memberships, subscription(s), and/or advertisement(s).Sorry, no replacement card(s). Another card would have to be purchased.
AMERICAN CARD
Ethics & Participation Policy
Purpose
American Card is committed to uniting Americans through ethical, transparent, and voluntary participation. This policy establishes clear standards for engaging veterans, students, and civilians in outreach, promotion, and community engagement activities related to the American Card membership program.
Participation in American Card activities is never mandatory, never tied to patriotic obligation, and never implies endorsement by the U.S. government, military branches, schools, or other institutions.
Core Ethical Principles
American Card operates under the following principles:
- Voluntary Participation
All participation is strictly voluntary. No individual is pressured, coerced, or required to participate based on employment, military service, school enrollment, or community standing. - Transparency
All participants are informed in advance about:- Membership pricing ($10. – $49. /year)
- Commission structures
- Their role and responsibilities
- Any compensation or service-hour credit
- No Institutional Endorsement
Participation does not imply endorsement by:- The Department of Defense
- Any military branch
- Any school district or educational institution
- Any government entity
- Respect for Vulnerable Populations
American Card does not exploit:- Economic hardship
- Patriotism
- Military service
- Youth or student status
- Appropriate Compensation
Membership pricing reflects the program’s commitment to fairly compensating veterans, students, and civilians for outreach and community engagement efforts.
Active-Duty Military
Active-duty service members may only participate:
- Off-duty
- In a personal, civilian capacity
- Without wearing uniforms
- Without using rank, title, or command affiliation
- Without commission-based sales roles unless independently approved under applicable ethics rules
Veterans
Veterans may participate fully as paid ambassadors, outreach leaders, and mentors, provided participation is voluntary and clearly separated from their military service.
Students
Student participation requires:
- School approval
- Parental or guardian consent (if under 18)
- Educational framing
- Age-appropriate responsibilities
Compliance & Oversight
American Card reserves the right to:
- Remove any participant who violates this policy
- Modify roles to ensure ethical compliance
- Conduct periodic reviews of outreach practices
Ethics, Participation & Financial Handling Policy
(Updated to include all staff and participants)
Purpose
American Card is committed to ethical operations, financial transparency, and the protection of all participants. This policy establishes clear standards governing participation, compensation, and financial handling for all staff, contractors, ambassadors, students, veterans, and civilian partners.
Universal Financial Handling Rule (All Participants)
No Cash or Direct Payment Handling
To protect participants, prevent financial misconduct, and ensure full transparency:
All American Card memberships, renewals, and transactions are processed exclusively online.
- ❌ No cash collection
- ❌ No in-person credit or debit card handling
- ❌ No checks accepted by staff, students, or ambassadors
- ❌ No personal payment apps used by participants (Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, etc.)
✅ All payments are completed directly by the member on the official American Card website or approved online platform.
Why This Policy Exists
This rule exists to:
- Protect students and minors
- Protect veterans and volunteers
- Eliminate theft or fraud risk
- Prevent pressure or coercion
- Ensure accurate commission tracking
- Maintain audit-ready financial records
- Meet school, nonprofit, and corporate compliance standards
Compensation & Commissions
- Commissions are:
- Automatically tracked online
- Paid only after verified membership completion
- Distributed through secure electronic payroll or contractor payment systems
- No participant may:
- Collect money on behalf of American Card
- Process refunds
- Handle customer payment information
Role-Specific Reinforcement
Veterans
- Participate as community ambassadors
- Do not collect payments or process transactions
- Direct all interested individuals to the official online sign-up page
Students
- Never handle money under any circumstances
- Provide information only
- May share official QR codes or links approved by American Card
- Participation must remain educational and supervised
Civilians
- May promote memberships
- Must direct all sign-ups to official online systems
- No offline sales or payment handling allowed
Active-Duty Military (If Applicable)
- Off-duty, voluntary participation only
- No financial handling
- No representation of military endorsement
Technology & Controls
American Card uses:
- Secure online payment processors
- Automated commission tracking
- Centralized reporting dashboards
- Digital audit trails for all transactions
No staff member has access to full customer payment details.
Compliance, Enforcement & Reporting
- Violations of this policy result in:
- Immediate removal from the program
- Possible termination of contracts
- All participants must acknowledge this policy in writing before participation
- Concerns or violations may be reported confidentially
Plain-Language Public Disclosure
For your protection and ours, American Card never accepts cash or in-person payments. All memberships are purchased securely online through our official website.
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