Effective Date: 8/1/2026
Welcome to the website of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM).
This website is provided as a service to APPAM members, conference attendees, partners, and the broader public policy community.
By accessing or using the APPAM website (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Agreement
Your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. APPAM reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be available on the Site, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Website Services
The APPAM website provides information and services related to membership, conferences, publications, events, career resources, educational opportunities, awards, and other Association activities. Certain portions of the Site may require registration or member login credentials.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, publications, images, videos, documents, databases, and design elements—is the property of APPAM or is used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Users may download or print materials for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, republication, or commercial use, requires prior written permission from APPAM.
4. User Conduct
Users agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems;
- Interfere with the operation or security of the Site;
- Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful code;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with APPAM.
APPAM reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
5. User Submissions
By submitting materials to APPAM through the Site—including conference proposals, award nominations, publications, comments, or other content—you represent that you have the necessary rights to submit the material.
Unless otherwise specified, you grant APPAM a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute submitted materials as necessary to administer Association programs, promote events, or otherwise fulfill APPAM’s mission.
6. Privacy
APPAM is committed to protecting your personal information. Your use of the Site is also governed by the APPAM Privacy Policy, which explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to external websites provided solely for your convenience. APPAM does not endorse or control these websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices. Access to third-party websites is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available.”
APPAM makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of the information on the Site. APPAM disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Nothing on the Site should be construed as professional, legal, financial, or policy advice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, APPAM, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, committees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of, or inability to use, the Site or its contents.
10. Copyright and DMCA
APPAM respects the intellectual property rights of others and will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with applicable law. Copyright concerns should be directed to APPAM at the contact information provided below.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought in the appropriate federal or local courts located in the District of Columbia.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and APPAM regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings relating to such use.
14. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202.496.0130
Website: appam.org