FAQS

Alpha Notice

“Buyer acknowledges and agrees that he/she is purchasing paraphernalia and other goods (collectively “Goods”) that bears Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (“Fraternity”) logos, copyrights and trademarks for a member of the Fraternity. Buyer understands and agrees that a non- member is not supposed to purchase, own or possess such items except I may purchase such items for the benefit of an active member, and as a condition to being allowed to purchase such Goods, he/she agrees that Fraternity retains all rights and ownership in the underlying Goods that bear Fraternity logos, designs, copyrights and trademarks. Thus, such Goods may not be resold by Buyer directly or indirectly; on-line via a third- party (including but not limited to ebay.com, amazon.com, etsy.com, pinterest etc…) or by any other means. Any attempt to do so will result in the forfeiture of the Buyer’s right to possess the Goods; the immediate vesting of the Fraternity right to possess the Goods; and acknowledgement to third party(ies) that the Fraternity has the immediate right to remove such items bearing the Fraternity Marks and the subsequent surrender of the Goods to the Fraternity.”

AKA Notice

"Buyer acknowledges, understands and agrees (hereinafter collectively “agrees”) that he/she is an Authorized Buyer only if he/she is buying goods bearing Sorority marks and designs for an AKA member’s personal use and not for resale. Buyer agrees that a non-member is not allowed to purchase, own, wear or possess such items. Buyer also agrees that purchasing Sorority goods for any other reason is prohibited and doing so under false pretense authorizes Sorority to immediately (1) remove or cause to be removed the goods from the internet and all social media platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, eBay, Twitter, Craigslist, Amazon, Etsy  (hereinafter, “Third Party”) and (2) repossess such good(s) from Buyer and any Third Party trying to sell them. Buyer agrees to waive its First Sale Doctrine right to subsequently sell any item(s), bearing a Sorority Mark.”