Welcome to the Budtenders Association Inc. (“BTA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms & Conditions govern your participation in the BTA membership program (the “Program”) as a Consumer, Budtender, Retail Manager, or Owner (collectively, “Members” or “you”). By applying for or accessing your membership, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use or access the membership services.

1. Eligibility & Membership Tiers

  • You must be 19+ years old or of legal age in your province.
  • Consumers may join automatically upon registration.
  • Budtenders and Retail Managers must undergo manual verification and may be asked for credentials (e.g., CannSell or applicable proof of employment).

2. What Membership Includes

Members may gain access to:

  • Industry surveys, reports, and research
  • Member-exclusive articles and educational content
  • Invitations to events, training programs, and giveaways
  • Discounted or early-access tickets to industry events
  • Opportunities to earn points and redeem rewards

BTA reserves the right to modify, limit, or remove any membership benefits at any time.

3. Earning Points

You can earn points by:

  • Completing surveys
  • Participating in quizzes and polls
  • Engaging with brand pages and the Growth Hub
  • Referring new members using your unique referral link
  • Becoming a verified Budtender or Retail Manager (bonus points)

Points may be redeemed for prizes and entered into giveaways. Points have no cash value.

4. Member Conduct

You agree to:

  • Use the platform respectfully and lawfully
  • Not impersonate others or provide false credentials
  • Not share offensive, illegal, or plagiarized content
  • Respect event policies and consume cannabis responsibly where permitted

We reserve the right to remove any Member for misconduct or misuse.

5. Event & Media Release

By attending any BTA-hosted or affiliated event, you consent to being photographed or recorded. BTA owns the rights to this content and may use it in marketing and promotional materials.
If you submit content to BTA, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, global license to use it for educational or promotional purposes.

6. Account Security

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential. If you suspect unauthorized access, notify us immediately. BTA is not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use.

7. Intellectual Property

 All platform content (unless user-submitted) is owned by BTA and protected by copyright. You may not reuse, redistribute, or reproduce our content without written consent.

8. Termination of Membership

 BTA may suspend or terminate your access without notice if:

  • You breach these terms
  • You abuse the points system
  • Create multiple accounts under the same of different identities
  • You falsify information
  • You are inactive for an extended period

9. Disclaimers & Limitations

Services and content are provided “as is” without warranties. BTA is not responsible for damages from the use of the platform or reliance on any information provided. BTA is not liable for errors, omissions, or third-party content linked through our site.

10. Modifications

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Program after changes means you accept the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ontario.