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designFinder by ASID Send Message Policy

Purpose

The designFinder by ASID is a valuable resource designed to facilitate professional connections and business opportunities within our community. This policy outlines the proper use of designFinder to ensure a positive experience for all members.

Acceptable Use

The designFinder by ASID is to be used exclusively for:
- Inquiring about professional services offered by listed members
- Exploring potential business collaborations
- Seeking professional advice or expertise within the interior design field
Users may contact designFinder members to:
- Request information about their services
- Discuss potential project opportunities
- Arrange professional consultations

Prohibited Use

Users of designFinder by ASID are strictly prohibited from:
- Sending unsolicited commercial messages or advertisements
- Using designFinder for mass marketing or spam campaigns
- Harvesting contact information for non-ASID related purposes
- Sharing member information with third parties without explicit consent
- Using designFinder for any purpose that violates local, state, or federal laws
- Engaging in phishing activities or attempting to fraudulently obtain sensitive information
Specific examples of prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Sending promotional materials unrelated to a specific business inquiry
- Using automated systems to extract member information
- Contacting members for non-professional or personal reasons
- Impersonating ASID or other entities to deceive members

User Agreement

By accessing and using designFinder by ASID, users agree to:

Abide by this policy and use designFinder only for its intended purpose
Respect the privacy and preferences of other ASID members
Maintain the confidentiality of member information accessed through designFinder
Report any misuse or suspicious activity to ASID administrators

Enforcement

ASID reserves the right to monitor designFinder usage for compliance with this policy
Violations may result in:
- Temporary or permanent loss of designFinder access privileges
- Suspension or termination of ASID membership
- Legal action in cases of severe misuse

Policy Updates

ASID may update this policy periodically. Users are responsible for reviewing and adhering to the most current version of the policy.