SEMC Website Terms of Use Policy – v.1.0
Drafted by: Executive Director
Document Owner: Executive Director
Effective Date: August 20, 2026
Review Cycle: Annual — reviewed each year by the Governance Committee, with the Executive Director authorized to make administrative updates between reviews
SEMC Website Terms of Use Policy
Effective Date: Upon Board Adoption
Purpose: The purpose of this Terms of Use Policy is to establish the conditions governing access to and use of the Strategic Energy Management Collaborative (SEMC) website and its online resources. This policy defines the rights and responsibilities of SEMC and website users, protects SEMC’s intellectual property and digital resources, and promotes lawful and appropriate use of the website and its services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the SEMC website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
2. Purpose of the Website
The website provides:
- Educational resources
- Industry information
- Membership services
- Event registration
- Working Group participation
- Professional networking opportunities
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all website content is owned by SEMC or used with permission, including:
- Text
- Graphics
- Logos
- Reports
- Videos
- Publications
- Website design
- Training materials
You may view, download, and print content for educational or professional use, provided you do not modify or remove attribution.
Commercial reproduction requires written permission from SEMC.
4. Member Accounts
Users are responsible for:
- Maintaining account confidentiality
- Protecting login credentials
- Providing accurate information
- Notifying SEMC of unauthorized account access
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Violate laws or regulations
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems
- Upload malicious software
- Interfere with website operation
- Harvest user information
- Impersonate another person or organization
- Use the website for spam or commercial solicitation
6. User Submissions
Content submitted to SEMC, including comments, survey responses, Working Group contributions, and other materials, may be used by SEMC for organizational purposes unless otherwise agreed.
You represent that you have the right to submit such content.
7. Disclaimer
Website content is provided for informational purposes only.
SEMC does not guarantee:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Reliability
- Availability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
Professional, legal, engineering, or financial decisions should not be based solely on website content.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SEMC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from use of the website.
9. Third-Party Services
The website may include links or integrations with third-party services. SEMC is not responsible for those services or their content.
10. Termination
SEMC may suspend or terminate access to the website or member services for violations of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
12. Changes to Terms
SEMC may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
13. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
Strategic Energy Management Collaborative
158 SW 148th Street #1142
Burien, WA 98166
info@semcollaborative.org