Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

Welcome to the official website of IBEW Local Union 71. By accessing or using this website (www.ibew71.org), you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of this site.

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Section 1 — Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User” or “you”) and IBEW Local Union 71 (“the Union,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at 2280 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219. By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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Section 2 — Purpose of This Website

This website is operated by and for IBEW Local Union 71, a labor union representing electricians and electrical industry workers in and around Columbus, Ohio. The site is intended to serve current and prospective members, employers, and the general public with information about:

• Union membership, benefits, and resources
• Job referral and out-of-work list services
• Apprenticeship and training programs
• Local union news, events, and announcements
• Contact information and office hours

This website is not intended to provide legal, financial, or employment advice. For specific guidance, please contact the union office directly.

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Section 3 — Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, and page layouts — is the property of IBEW Local Union 71 or its affiliated organizations and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print copies of content on this site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, redistribute, republish, sell, or otherwise exploit any content from this website without the express written permission of IBEW Local Union 71.

The IBEW name, logo, and related marks are registered trademarks of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and are used by Local Union 71 under authorization. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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Section 4 — Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with its intended use. You shall not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of this website or its underlying systems
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other malicious or harmful code
• Use automated tools or bots to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the site without written permission
• Impersonate IBEW Local Union 71, its officers, or any other person or entity

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Section 5 — Member Portal & Account Access

Certain areas of this website may require login credentials or registration to access member-specific resources, including the out-of-work list and member communications. If you are granted access to a member account or portal, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Notifying the union office promptly if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

IBEW Local Union 71 reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any account that violates these Terms or is believed to be compromised.

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Section 6 — Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (ibew.org), affiliated funds, training resources, and other organizations. These links are provided for your convenience only.

IBEW Local Union 71 does not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

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Section 7 — Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when using this site. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

This website does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us immediately.

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Section 8 — Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content provided on it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind — either express or implied. IBEW Local Union 71 makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on this site.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of this website is at your own risk.

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Section 9 — Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IBEW Local Union 71, its officers, executive board members, employees, agents, and affiliated organizations shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or any content herein.

This limitation applies whether the claim is based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if IBEW Local Union 71 has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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Section 10 — Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio.

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Section 11 — Changes to This Website

IBEW Local Union 71 reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of this website at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

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Section 12 — Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or wish to request permission to use content from this website, please contact us:

IBEW Local Union 71
2280 Citygate Drive
Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 539-1394
Fax: (614) 539-4855
Email: office@www.ibew71.org
Website: www.ibew71.org
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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