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Membership terms
The terms that apply to joining and holding ASTI membership.
Eligibility and categories
Membership is open to the categories listed on the membership page. Some categories require evidence of eligibility, such as a training post or student status. The Association may ask for this evidence before or after activation, and may move a member to the correct category where needed.
Free first year
People who join before 31 December 2026 receive their first twelve months of membership free of charge. From 1 January 2027 the published rates apply to new members. Members who joined during the free period will be told about renewal fees before any payment is taken.
Duration and renewal
Membership runs for twelve months from activation. Where a category renews automatically, members will be reminded before renewal and may cancel renewal at any time from their dashboard. Fees already paid are generally non-refundable, although the Association will consider requests where a category was applied in error.
Member benefits
Benefits are described on the membership page and may change as the Association develops. Access to members-only areas, such as the members directory, interest groups and member discounts, depends on holding a current membership.
Conduct
Members are expected to behave professionally, to respect confidentiality, to declare relevant interests and not to use Association platforms for unsolicited promotion. Membership may be suspended or ended where conduct falls below this standard, after the member has had an opportunity to respond.
Ending membership
Members may end their membership at any time by contacting the Association. Personal data is then handled as described in the privacy notice.
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