Rules & Guidelines

Rules & Guidelines

Thank you for being part of our online community ("MyCalSAE") - exclusive to Associations West members. It was formed for the purpose of fostering learning, building relationships, and sharing information and ideas related to the association industry in a friendly and professional environment. A robust volunteer corps supports these activities and introduces new ideas and initiatives to the community.

To ensure the best possible experience for all members, some basic guidelines for participation in MyCalSAE have been established. By joining and using MyCalSAE, you agree that you have read and will follow these rules and guidelines.

Rule #1

Do not discuss, post, or comment on prices for products, services, jobs, events, or anything else -for those of your association, company, or any other organization. Associations have an important role in the marketplace and any discussion about pricing can cause potential trade restrictions, which should always be avoided.

Rule #2

Marketing and promotions of any product or service are not allowed. The purpose of the community is to share information and build relationships - not to sell or advertise. Associations West has many other ways for its members to advertise services, market jobs, promote events, sell products, etc., which can be found under the Resources > Industry Partners section of the calsae.org navigation menu.

Discussion Etiquette

This is a great medium with which to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with these important guidelines. In order to preserve a climate that encourages both civil and fruitful dialogue, Associations West reserves the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate access to MyCalSAE for anyone who violates the rules of MyCalSAE
  • Remove any post, page, or file that is deemed unacceptable to the purpose of MyCalSAE
  • Restrict or remove any member that has been found to have violated the policies of MyCalSAE

Reminder: Opinions expressed are not those of Associations West and any advice you take is done so at your own risk.

Members are allowed and expected to:

  • Initiate and participate in discussions relevant to the purpose of MyCalSAE
  • Create and edit pages relevant to the purpose of MyCalSAE
  • Upload files in the library relevant to the purpose of MyCalSAE (and gain advanced permission for any copywritten materials)
  • Be respectful of differing opinions, backgrounds, and ideas
  • Maintain reasonable confidentiality about discussion opinions, postings, and ideas generated by MyCalSAE
  • Note, carefully, all items listed in the disclaimer and legal rules below, particularly regarding the copyright ownership of information posted
  • Remember that other participants have the right to reproduce postings to this site unless you specify otherwise
  • Post messages or documents only to the most appropriate community or library (do not spam several communities or libraries with the same message)
  • Post messages that add to the body of kno