Last revised: July 2026
Participation Agreement
This LTC Purchasing Program Membership Agreement (the Agreement) is effective between the Learning Technology Center (LTC) and all current and future LTC Purchasing Program members (Member).
By accessing, browsing, or using LTC Purchasing Program services or accepting the Agreement during membership registration, the Member agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Membership Agreement.
Nature of Service
LTC Purchasing Program is an Illinois cooperative whose mission is to provide accessible, high-quality, affordable technology, digital learning resources, and opportunities to K-12 educational communities. The cooperative aggregates the buying power of hundreds of districts to help them procure products and services from quality vendor partners and partners with vendors to help them reach the correct audience.
LTC Purchasing Program is a service of the Learning Technology Center, an organization that addresses high-need technology and digital learning challenges through professional learning, technical support, and impact-driven services.
Member Benefits
Membership is free and will allow you to view LTC Purchasing Program contracts, make quote requests, utilize the Marketplace, become an LTC Purchasing Program ambassador, and participate in Member-only events and pricing opportunities.
Membership Eligibility
All PK-12 school districts and educational service agencies in Illinois are eligible to participate in LTC Purchasing Program contracts, including the following:
- Public PK-12 districts
- Private PK-12 schools
- Regional Offices of Education & Programs
- Special Education Districts & Cooperatives
- Vocational Technology Schools
- Learning Technology Centers
- Educational Service Agencies
Additional entities may be eligible depending on the individual contracts. This includes:
- Non-Profits
- Federal and State Agencies
- Municipalities
- Public Libraries
Contact LTC Purchasing Program if you are still waiting to see your agency category listed above.
Membership Application
Eligible institutions may apply for Membership. Applicants completing the membership application certify that they have the authority to join LTC Purchasing Program on behalf of their institution.
Third-party service agencies, like technology support firms, may not join LTC Purchasing Program under their agency but may participate as a representative of an approved member.
Transactions
All purchases are made through manufacturers or resellers. Members do not purchase directly through LTC Purchasing Program, and Members are responsible for all costs related to purchases through LTC Purchasing Program contracts and services.
LTC Purchasing Program monitors pricing and discounts listed under vendor pages, but it is ultimately the vendor’s responsibility to ensure accuracy. LTC Purchasing Program is not liable for any pricing that is inaccurately displayed.
No personal purchases may be made through any of our programs. Additionally, items are not intended for resale use by an organization to any staff, student, or form of any other retail sale purposes.
Availability and Use of the Site
The LTC Purchasing Program website is available 24 hours a day. If contacting a vendor directly, be aware that the vendor will only be available during their respective business hours. Vendor business hours are typically listed on their website.
Similarly, quote requests may be placed anytime, and vendors will only respond to requests during regular business hours. LTC Purchasing Program encourages members to report vendor response times longer than 12 hours.
Indemnity
Members shall indemnify and hold LTC Purchasing Program and LTC harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorney’s fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Members breaching this Agreement or Members’ violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
Data Privacy and Security
When using the Marketplace, you may choose to save your address and credit card information for future purchases. This information, including your name, email address, postal address, shipping address, credit card and payment account information, business information, job title, records of products or services purchased, and records of interactions with us via email, telephone, and digital chat functions, will be collected and stored by our third-party vendor, EqualLevel. EqualLevel is responsible for the security and handling of this data, including maintaining PCI DSS 3.2.2 compliance for credit card and p-card information.
In the event of a data breach of EqualLevel (part of Euna Solutions), EqualLevel, not LTC Purchasing Program, is responsible for any resulting liabilities. The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Any transmission of Personal Information is at your own risk. By using our Services, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Fees
There are no fees associated with the Membership for participating institutions. All vendor partners are assessed a small administrative fee as part of the contractual agreement for participation and marketing efforts on behalf of LTC Purchasing Program. Each of those fees is defined within the contract.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be construed under and governed in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations that govern members’ procurement practices. Members acknowledge and agree that
Modifications and Interruptions
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the LTC Purchasing Program Agreement at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Services. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
We cannot guarantee that the services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Services, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Services at any time or for any reason without notice to you.
Changes to LTC Purchasing Program Terms
LTC Purchasing Program may change these terms at any time, and if we make changes, we will take reasonable steps to inform our Membership about the changes.
We cannot guarantee the Services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Services, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Services at any time or for any reason without notice to you.
