This page states the policies and practices for this website. Your use of this website constitutes your acceptance of the Terms of Use provided below and your agreement to follow and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, do not use the website. You are encouraged to check this page frequently for any changes in the Terms of Use.

Privacy Statement

The South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM) respects your privacy. The following information details the use of information gathered at this website.

Information Collection and Use

In order to facilitate your participation in the activities of SCCTM we collect personal information that is stored in a secure database. This information includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, telephone number, email address, school affiliation and school address, primary educational responsibilities. We collect this information only when you volunteer it. Credit card information is used only for the transactions you indicate and is not permanently stored in SCCTM's database.

Membership

Using SCCTM's website you are able to join and renew your membership. You may also update personal information for the database. To complete online membership activities, you must use a credit card and provide additional information. To complete membership activities with payment by check, you may download the membership form to mail with payment to SCCTM's financial management service. You may also fax credit card information with the appropriate forms. A member number will be assigned to each person.

Conference Registrations

Registration for the annual Fall State Conference may be completed online using a credit card to make proper payments. The forms may also be downloaded for mailing with appropriate payments. Membership numbers will be used to verify current membership, SCCTM members may also renew their memberships when they register for conferences.

Voting

SCCTM provides for online voting by members for state and regional officers. All members in good standing may vote for state officers.

Email to Members

By giving SCCTM your email address, you grant SCCTM permission to contact you with messages from the Council about SCCTM events and other information of interest to your work. If you do not want to be contacted by email, do not give that information.

However, in order to pay online for SCCTM memberships and other services using a credit card, you must provide an email address for order notification and confirmation purposes.

CAN-SPAM Compliance

The SCCTM fully complies with The 2005 CAN-SPAM Act. If you later decide you do not want to be contacted by the SCCTM via email, please let us know by mail, phone or email correspondence.

Use of "Cookies"

The SCCTM website may use a browser feature called "cookies" to recognize you as a repeat visitor each time you visit our website. You always have the option to refuse cookies by turning them off through your web browser options. However, if you refuse cookies, you may not have access to all areas or features of the SCCTM website.

Membership, Conference and other Fees

Membership fees, annual conference costs, and other fees are determined by the SCCTM Executive Board and are stated on the web site and all appropriate forms.

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds for the Fall Conference registration must be made in writing two weeks prior to the opening of the conference.

Security

SCCTM's website has security measures to protect the loss, misuse, or alteration of information supplied by you and under our control. The Council has invested in technology that will help keep your transitions safe when you make credit card payments. We use Secure Socket Layering (SSL) to encrypt personal credit information before it travels over the Internet. SSL technology is the industry standard for secure online transactions.

Accuracy and Use of Information

SCCTM members are encouraged to download forms and information from the website for personal use. Permission is granted for reproduction of notices posted on the website and articles from the MathMate for classroom and workshop use with proper credit given. You may not copy, modify, reproduce, or sell any materials obtained from this website in a manner that infringes on copyright laws. Use of SCCTM's logo requires written permission. For more information, contact us.

SCCTM makes every effort to post only complete and accurate information. However, neither SCCTM nor its information contributors can be held responsible for incomplete information, inaccuracies, or errors. SCCTM reserves the right to modify and update information in these Terms of Use statements at any time.

Links to Other Sites

A link to any other website does not mean that SCCTM endorses or accepts responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or use of that site.

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact us.