To be a Business Consumer Alliance ("BCA") member, a business applicant must agree to abide
by the bylaws of Business Consumer Alliance as revised from time to time. They
must also abide by the membership standards, dues, and refund policy. All applications for membership are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
Membership Dues
Applicants and members must pay dues either monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. All BCA memberships are annual memberships, regardless of payment terms, and dues paid are non-refundable.
Any payment which is delinquent for more than 30 days will result in automatic
termination of the membership.
Refund Policy
All services rendered by Business Consumer Alliance are provided on a non-refundable basis. This includes, but is not limited to, contract preparation services, legal advice, Sponsored Listing services, business and HR advice, arbitration services, courtesy collections, customer feedback services, and setup fees, regardless of usage. In addition, if your membership is terminated by Business Consumer Alliance for violation of this Agreement, all payments made to Business Consumer Alliance become completely non-refundable. Member agrees not to charge back any credit card payments for services rendered, regardless of usage. In the event that the Member files a charge back or other payment dispute, they will be considered to be in violation of this agreement and may be subject to collection action.
Membership Standards
A. Have been in business for six months immediately preceding the membership application
date; or, have formerly been in another similar business that meets BCA membership
standards.
B. Fulfill all applicable licensing and bonding requirements that bear on the reliability
of the business.
C. Be free from any governmental action that materially affect the reliability of the
business.
D. Pay dues as determined by the Board of Directors.
E. Not engage in any deceptive or misleading business practices as determined by
BCA, and not engage in any practice or activity which bear unfavorably on BCA’s
reputation.
F. To use the BCA name, initials and logo in accordance with BCA policy.
G. Supply background information about the company, its principals and employees, and
other information BCA needs in order to provide inquirers with factual reports relating
to the reliability of the business.
H. To promptly and thoroughly respond to all complaints forwarded by BCA to the company
and for which BCA deems to be material, in its sole judgment, and to make a good
faith effort to resolve such disputes.
I. To cooperate with BCA in eliminating the underlying cause(s) of serious and/or patterns
of complaints.
J. Maintain a rating with BCA of “C” or higher.
Right of Termination
Membership in Business Consumer Alliance is voluntary and discretionary. All members agree to comply with BCA's published membership standards, policies, and code of conduct as a condition of participation and continued membership. BCA reserves the right to suspend or revoke membership when a member's actions are inconsistent with BCA's membership standards or are deemed harmful to consumers, the integrity of the organization, or the reputation of the membership program. Because membership is optional and not an entitlement, BCA may terminate or suspend participation at its discretion for violations of its membership requirements.
Incorporation of Policies
By applying for, accepting, or maintaining membership with Business Consumer Alliance ("BCA"), members acknowledge and agree to be bound by this Membership Agreement, BCA's Terms and Conditions, available at https://www.checkbca.org/terms-of-service, and BCA's Privacy Policy, available at https://www.checkbca.org/privacy, as well as any other policies, standards, guidelines, or rules published by BCA and amended from time to time.
These documents are incorporated herein by reference and form an integral part of the membership relationship. Members are responsible for reviewing and complying with the current versions of these policies. Continued use of BCA's website, services, programs, resources, or membership benefits constitutes acceptance of the then-current versions of such policies.
BCA reserves the right to modify its policies, standards, and governing documents at any time. Any changes shall become effective upon posting to BCA's website unless otherwise stated. In the event of a conflict between this Membership Agreement and any related policy, BCA shall have the authority to interpret and enforce its governing documents in a manner consistent with its mission, membership standards, and organizational objectives. Members acknowledge that access to and continued use of BCA's services and membership benefits is conditioned upon acceptance of these governing documents and any future amendments thereto.
Revised 6/2026