CSCMP Global Challenge - Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and participating in the CSCMP Global Challenge platform, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement.

2. Eligibility

Participation is open to supply chain professionals worldwide. You must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate registration information.

3. Certificate Submissions

• You may only submit certificates you have personally earned
• Certificates must be authentic and verifiable
• Duplicate or fraudulent submissions will result in account termination
• CSCMP reserves the right to verify all submitted certificates

4. Leaderboard & Rankings

• Rankings are updated based on verified certificate submissions
• You control your privacy settings for leaderboard display
• CSCMP may feature top performers in promotional materials

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this platform, including badges, tier designs, and branding, is the property of CSCMP and protected by copyright laws.

6. Account Termination

CSCMP reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, submit fraudulent information, or engage in abusive behavior.

7. Limitation of Liability

CSCMP is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this platform, including technical issues or data loss.

8. Changes to Terms

CSCMP may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

9. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, contact: support@cscmp.org

CSCMP Global Challenge - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, username
• Organization and job title
• Country of residence
• LinkedIn profile URL
• CSCMP Roundtable membership (optional)

Certificate Data:

• Uploaded certificate files (PDF)
• Certificate names and submission dates
• Verification status and admin notes

2. How We Use Your Information

• Verify your identity and manage your account
• Process and verify certificate submissions
• Display your profile on leaderboards (with your consent)
• Send campaign updates and notifications (with your consent)
• Analyze platform usage and improve user experience

3. Your Privacy Controls

You control what information appears on the public leaderboard:

• Display name (opt-in/opt-out)
• Display organization (opt-in/opt-out)
• Public leaderboard appearance (opt-in/opt-out)
• Email notifications (opt-in/opt-out)

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Bcrypt password hashing
• CSRF protection on all forms
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security audits

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data only:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• In aggregated, anonymized form for research

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Session management and authentication
• CSRF protection
• User preferences

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

This platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

10. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or data requests, contact: privacy@cscmp.org