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Membership <em>Agreement<\/em><\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"hero-desc\">Membership with BDA establishes a formal relationship defining the legal and ethical framework governing the rights and obligations of all members \u2014 individuals and institutions alike.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-meta\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-meta-item\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Individual Membership<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-meta-item\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg>Institutional Membership<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-meta-item\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>12-Month Validity<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/individual-membership\/\" class=\"btn-primary\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Become a Member\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/memberships\/\" class=\"btn-ghost\">Membership Options<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-right\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/smiling-team-leader-looking-camera-group-corporate-meeting-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Membership Agreement\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-right-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div class=\"trust-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"trust-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" 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Standards<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"page-layout\">\r\n <div class=\"main-content reveal\">\r\n \r\n<div class=\"section-eyebrow\">\r\n <svg width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Membership Agreement\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">BDA Membership Agreement<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"section-desc\">Membership with the Business Development Association (BDA) establishes a formal relationship between the Association and its members. As the global authority in business development, BDA defines the legal and ethical framework governing the rights and obligations of members, ensuring that the BDA community upholds professionalism, integrity, and compliance with international standards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">1<\/div>Scope of Membership<\/h2>\r\n <p>BDA membership is divided into two main categories:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"info-cards\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>Individual Membership<\/h4>\r\n <p>For professionals seeking access to resources, certifications, and the global BD community. Annual fee: \u20ac35\/year.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>Institutional Membership<\/h4>\r\n <p>For universities, training centres, consulting firms, and organisations wishing to establish a strategic partnership with BDA.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">2<\/div>Rights of Individual Members<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Access to educational resources, including the BDA BoCK\u00ae Guide, research, and case studies.<\/li>\r\n <li>Eligibility for discounts on certification and programme fees.<\/li>\r\n <li>Inclusion in the official BDA Member Directory.<\/li>\r\n <li>Participation in BDA webinars, events, and professional networking opportunities.<\/li>\r\n <li>Eligibility to join advisory committees or working groups when invited.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">3<\/div>Rights of Institutional Members<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>The right to use the title \"Institutional Member of BDA\" in line with brand identity guidelines.<\/li>\r\n <li>Inclusion in the Institutional Member Directory.<\/li>\r\n <li>Eligibility to participate in BDA-approved research or consulting projects.<\/li>\r\n <li>Preferential pricing for staff or students applying for certifications or individual memberships.<\/li>\r\n <li>Priority consideration for regional and global partnership opportunities with BDA.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">4<\/div>Obligations of Individual Members<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Adherence to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/about-bda\/code-of-conduct\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA Code of Conduct<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n <li>Maintaining professional and ethical behaviour when representing BDA or using its name.<\/li>\r\n <li>Timely payment of membership fees.<\/li>\r\n <li>Not using BDA's name or logo for unauthorised commercial or personal purposes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">5<\/div>Obligations of Institutional Members<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Compliance with the BDA BoCK\u00ae standards when delivering programmes or activities under the BDA name.<\/li>\r\n <li>Ensuring that their staff or students uphold BDA's professional and ethical values.<\/li>\r\n <li>Using the BDA logo or the designation \"Institutional Member\" only in authorised contexts.<\/li>\r\n <li>Participation in periodic reviews conducted by BDA to ensure quality and membership continuity.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">6<\/div>Membership Duration & Renewal<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Membership is valid for <strong>12 months<\/strong> from the date of registration or renewal.<\/li>\r\n <li>Members will be notified of renewal deadlines at least <strong>30 days<\/strong> before expiration.<\/li>\r\n <li>If membership is not renewed within the specified timeframe, benefits will be suspended until renewal is completed.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">7<\/div>Suspension or Termination of Membership<\/h2>\r\n <p>BDA may suspend or revoke membership in cases such as:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Breach of the BDA Code of Conduct or ethical policies.<\/li>\r\n <li>Failure to pay membership fees.<\/li>\r\n <li>Misuse of BDA's name or logo.<\/li>\r\n <li>Submission of false or misleading information during registration.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">8<\/div>Appeals & Complaints<\/h2>\r\n <p>Members have the right to appeal any decision regarding their membership by submitting a formal request to BDA's administration. Appeals are reviewed by an independent committee to ensure fairness and neutrality.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"contact-box\"><h4>Submit a Membership Appeal<\/h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact\/\">Contact BDA Administration \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"highlight-box\"><p>This agreement establishes the legal and ethical framework governing the relationship between BDA and its members. Adherence to the rights and obligations of membership ensures that the BDA community remains a global model of professionalism, transparency, and governance.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\r\n <h4>Legal Documents<\/h4>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Legal Overview\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/data-protection-gdpr-compliance\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Data Protection & GDPR\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/intellectual-property-policy\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Intellectual Property\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/certification-examination-policies\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Certification Policies\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/membership-agreement\/\" class=\"sidebar-link active\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Membership Agreement\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/accreditation-partnership-terms\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Accreditation Terms\r\n <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-contact\">\r\n <h4>Legal Enquiries<\/h4>\r\n <p>For legal questions, compliance matters, or to report misuse of BDA intellectual property.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:legal@bda-global.org\">\r\n <svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n legal@bda-global.org\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\r\n <h4>Data Protection<\/h4>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-links\">\r\n <a href=\"mailto:privacy@bda-global.org\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n privacy@bda-global.org\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Contact BDA\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<section class=\"cta-band\">\r\n <div style=\"max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px\">\r\n <h2>Join the BDA Global Community<\/h2>\r\n <p>Become a BDA member and gain access to the global BD community, certifications, resources, and professional recognition.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cta-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/individual-membership\/\" class=\"cta-btn-white\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Become a Member\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"cta-btn-outline\">Contact Legal Team<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\nconst obs = new IntersectionObserver((entries) => {\r\n entries.forEach(e => { if(e.isIntersecting){ e.target.classList.add('visible'); obs.unobserve(e.target); } });\r\n}, {threshold:0.1});\r\ndocument.querySelectorAll('.reveal').forEach(el => obs.observe(el));\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BDA Membership Agreement | BDA\u00ae BDA® Legal Legal Overview Data Protection & GDPR Intellectual Property Certification Policies Membership Agreement Accreditation Terms myBDA Membership Agreement BDA Membership Agreement Membership with BDA establishes a formal relationship defining the legal and ethical framework governing the rights and obligations of all members \u2014 individuals and institutions alike. 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