We use personal identification information from viewers in various ways to further the usefulness and accuracy of the information contained on our Website or to add new sections and services. If you include personal identification information in your e-mail because you want us to address issues specific to your situation, we may use that information in responding to your request.

SMEDA shall have the right in its sole discretion to edit, refuse to post, or remove any material from the SMEDA Website.

On some of our Web pages, we may offer interactive forms that let you voluntarily submit personal information (such as your e-mail address, name, or organization). This occurs when you are registering for various conferences, workshops, or training sessions offered by SMEDA, ordering publications, or submitting comments. You shall provide SMEDA with accurate, complete, and updated information provided by you at the time of registration.

The user may not...

1. select or use a member name or e-mail address of another person with the intention of impersonating that person
2. use a member name or e-mail address of anyone else without authorization;
3. use a member name in violation of the intellectual property rights of any person;
4. use a member name that SMEDA considers to be offensive.

For site management, we use software programs to collect and create summary statistics for statistical purposes. The computer system uses gathered statistics for such purposes as:
Assessing what information is of most and least interest, determining technical design specifications, and identifying system performance or problem areas.

User's personal identification information may be used by SMEDA for editorial purposes. SMEDA may also use such information provided by users for promotional and marketing purposes. You have the ability to stop your information being used for marketing and promotional purposes by sending an e-mail request to SMEDA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.