MSBA Membership Refund/Cancellation Policy
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) reserves the right to refuse/cancel a membership in the MSBA. If MSBA refuses a new or renewing membership, registrants will be offered a refund.
Membership Cancellation by Participant
These above policies apply to all MSBA memberships unless otherwise noted.
MSBA Event Refund/Cancellation Policy
Event Cancellation by Sponsor
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
Registration Cancellation by Participant
These above policies apply to all MSBA Events unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.
MSBA Goods Refund/Return Policy
All returns of goods and materials purchased directly from the Maryland State Bar Association require prior authorization. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable, Returns must be authorized by the MSBA within 30 days of the invoice date. Within thirty (30) days of purchase, we will replace, substitute or repair, at our sole discretion, any MSBA product that is deemed defective.
Products provided/sold by MSBA partners and affinity programs are subject to the return policy of the partner.
CLE/Publication Returns & Refunds
Programs Refund Policy
Full refunds will be made to registrants for cancellations received by 12:00 p.m. 2 days before the event. If a refund is requested after the 2‐day prior to event 12:00 p.m. cut‐off time, they will be charged a $20 administrative fee. If you register for regular full‐day and half‐day programs, but do not attend or cancel, you will receive the course materials following the program in full consideration of tuition paid. Full refunds for 40 Hour Basic Mediation Trainings will be accepted by 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the first day of training. If a refund is requested after the cut‐off day/time, the registrant will be charged a $150 administrative fee.
Publications Return/Refund Policy
MSBA may issue a refund, credit, or exchange for all bound book purchases in resalable condition if returned within 30 days of purchase/shipment. We will not accept returns for bound shrink-wrapped publications or bound supplemental material/updates that have been opened. The MSBA does not give refunds on looseleaf binder or electronic publications.
To initiate a return or refund, please contact the MSBA directly by email at criselle@msba.org or nathan@msba.org or call (410) 685-7878, ext. 3062 or ext. 3063. The MSBA will confirm the approved refund amount and provide instructions for the return of the product. Refunds will be issued when a product is returned and received in salable condition less the amount of the original shipping and handling charges paid. Customers bear the cost of return shipment charges.