Tagsági

Tagsági is an adjective in Hungarian used to describe matters related to membership in an organization. The noun tagság means the state of being a member. The term is commonly found in phrases such as tagsági viszony (the membership relationship) or tagsági jogok (membership rights).

Membership typically arises when an individual joins an organization and accepts its statutes or bylaws, sometimes after paying dues or fees. It is recorded in a membership list or registry maintained by the organization and may be subject to renewal or verification.

Members often acquire specific rights, such as participation in governance, eligibility to vote, or access to services and benefits. They also bear obligations, including compliance with the organization's rules, timely payment of dues, and loyalty to the group.

Membership can end by resignation, expulsion, or non-renewal, and may be affected by dissolution of the organization or changes in status. In some cases, expulsion requires due process and a defined procedure within the bylaws.

Personal data collected for membership—names, contact information, status, and dues history—are subject to data protection rules. Organizations must manage records responsibly, limit access, and retain data only as long as necessary.

The precise rules governing tagsági vary by country and by organization. Some bodies have open membership, while others restrict entry or create subclasses such as honorary or affiliate membership.