BECOME AN INDUSTRY PARTNER

What Industry Partner Status Means

Approved Industry Partners:

• May display the Official NAVA Industry Partner digital badge
• May attend NAVA community events
• Are listed publicly as a participating NAVA Industry Partner
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethical industry practices
• Collaborate with NAVA on advancing shared industry goals

Approved Industry Partners:

• Are not members of NAVA and may not represent themselves as such
• May not speak on behalf of NAVA
• Do not constitute members of the NAVA board, possess voting or governance rights, nor do they influence NAVA’s decision making. 
• Do not receive a certification or endorsement from NAVA
• Do not set NAVA strategy

All Partner statuses are subject to ongoing review and compliance.

Application & Review Process

1. Submit an Industry Partner application with certification of compliance with NAVA’s three Cs, and disclosure of business practices including AI / synthetic voice use. 
2. Undergo a review by NAVA
3. Receive approval, conditional approval, or denial

NAVA reserves the right to deny or revoke Industry Partner status at its discretion to protect the integrity of the organization and community.

Transparency & Accountability

NAVA does not sell or share member contact information with Industry Partners. Any event or educational collaboration requires explicit opt-in consent from participants.

Partners found to engage in unethical or deceptive practices, including misuse of voice data or AI technologies, may have their status revoked immediately.

Membership Dues are all "Per Year"

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VOICE ACTORS

Industry Partner PROGRAM AGREEMENT

This Industry Partner Program Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the National Association of Voice Actors, a nonprofit organization (“NAVA”), and the undersigned applicant (“Partner”), effective as of the date Partner submits its application and remits the applicable contribution fee (“Effective Date”).

By applying for and participating in the NAVA Industry Partner Program, Partner agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below.

1. Relationship of the Parties

1.1 No Membership; No Governance Rights

Partner acknowledges and agrees that participation in the Industry Partner Program does not confer membership in NAVA. Partner shall have no voting rights, governance authority, or eligibility to serve on NAVA’s board of directors, advisory boards, committees, or in any representative capacity.

1.2 No Endorsement

Partner further acknowledges that approval or participation in the Industry Partner Program does not constitute an endorsement, certification, guarantee, or approval of Partner or its products or services by NAVA.

1.3 Independent Contractor Status

The relationship between NAVA and Partner is solely that of independent contracting entities. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship.

2. Ethical Standards and Representations

2.1 Compliance with the “Three Cs”

As a material condition of this Agreement, Partner represents, warrants, and covenants that its business operations comply with NAVA’s ethical framework known as the “Three Cs”, including:

(a) Consent - Partner shall obtain clear, informed, and documented written consent for all use of voice talent, voice data, or likeness;
(b) Control - Partner shall respect voice talent’s right to control the scope, manner, and duration of use of their voice and likeness; and
(c) Compensation - Partner shall provide fair market compensation and transparent payment practices.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

Partner represents and warrants they do not engage in, facilitate, or profit from:

• Payola, or “quid pro quo” schemes;
• Predatory coaching, training, or access models;
• Unauthorized scraping, harvesting, or exploitation of voice data, likeness, or personal information.

Any breach of this Section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

3. Intellectual Property, Identity, and Branding

3.1 Limited License

Subject to continued compliance with this Agreement, NAVA grants Partner a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to display the “Official NAVA Industry Partner” digital badge solely during the term of active participation.

3.2 Restrictions

Partner shall not use NAVA’s primary logo, trademarks, service marks, trade names, or proprietary branding without prior express written consent. All goodwill arising from permitted use shall inure solely to the benefit of NAVA.

3.3 Accurate Designation

Partner shall accurately describe its status as a “NAVA Industry Partner” and shall not hold itself out as a member, representative, agent, or spokesperson of NAVA.

3.3 Identification

Partner shall not identify themselves publicly as a spokesperson for NAVA and will no speak publicly on behalf of NAVA without express prior written consent. 

4. Financial Contributions

4.1 Contribution Fees

Partner shall pay the annual contribution fee applicable to the selected tier in accordance with NAVA’s current fee schedule.

4.2 Non-Refundability

All contribution fees are non-refundable, regardless of termination, suspension, or revocation of Partner status.

4.3 Renewal

Unless canceled in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the renewal date, Partner’s participation and associated contribution shall automatically renew on an annual basis.

5. Confidentiality and Data Use

5.1 Confidential Information

Partner may receive non-public information relating to NAVA’s programs, operations, or initiatives. Partner agrees to maintain such information in strict confidence and to use it solely for authorized purposes.

5.2 Member Data

NAVA does not sell or provide member contact lists or personal data to Industry Partners.

5.3 Event-Related Data

Partner shall only receive participant data from NAVA-hosted or co-hosted events for individuals who have expressly opted in, and Partner shall comply with all applicable privacy and data protection laws.

6. Termination

6.1 At-Will Termination

NAVA may suspend or terminate Partner’s participation at any time, with or without cause, in its sole discretion.

6.2 Immediate Termination for Cause

Any violation of Section 2 (Ethical Standards) or misrepresentation regarding compliance with the Three Cs shall result in immediate termination without refund.

6.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, Partner shall immediately cease all use of NAVA intellectual property and representations of affiliation.

7. Non-Disparagement

Partner agrees not to make or publish any knowingly false, misleading, or disparaging statements regarding NAVA, its directors, officers, employees, or membership.

8. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

8.1 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NAVA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or business losses arising out of or related to this Agreement.

8.2 Indemnification

Partner shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NAVA and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from Partner’s breach of this Agreement or business activities.

9. Miscellaneous

9.1 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

9.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9.3 Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Industry Partner Program and supersedes all prior communications.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

By submitting an application and remitting payment, Partner acknowledges that it has read, understands, and agrees to be bound by this Agreement and certifies ongoing compliance with the principles of Consent, Control, and Compensation and fair coaching and talent representation standards.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions about the NAVA Industry Partner program, please contact: tim@navavoices.org