The use of this and all DSAM sponsored websites constitutes agreement with the following terms and conditions:

           DSAM-MI.org and other DSAM websites are provided by the Executive Board to the membership and the public as a resource. The content presented on these sites is for informational purposes only. In general, DSAM does permit users of this site to copy information and materials found here for their own personal, non-commercial use, without any right to redistribute, compile or create derivative works from that information or materials. In some circumstances the licensing of specific content can be separate from these general guidelines. Notice will be posted on the page that holds that content.

      Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information, opinions, findings and interpretations found in user generated content and news articles do not represent the views of DSAM or its Executive Board members.

 

EDITORIAL RIGHTS

The guiding principle of all our websites will be to honor and uphold The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan. Based upon that guiding principle, DSAM reserves editorial rights to all content on DSAM websites including those posted by visitors, members, writers and Executive Board members.

 

USER GENERATED CONTENT AND FORUMS

 DSAM-MI.org and other DSAM sponsored sites have been created to allow user generated content including discussion forums, content commentary, file and picture uploads, and other features where users have the ability to interact directly with each other, DSAM leadership and the public. The following rules will be enforced on all DSAM sites, but these should not be seen as the sole source in the decision as to what content is appropriate as any content must fall within the guiding principle as outlined in the editorial rights section, and DSAM does reserve its editorial rights over user generated content as well.

 

      Respectfulness - Discussion and debate is encouraged, but respect for other persons including their views, time and opinions, political affiliations, sexual orientation and race will be maintained at all times. Personal attacks, attacks against DSAM, or attacks against the Corrections, Law Enforcement or Emergency Dispatch professions will not be tolerated.

      Solicitation - Other than in the classifieds section of the forum, solicitation of any product, service, website or association is discouraged unless the particular item is directly relevant to the conversation. Members are allowed a short link to their site in their forum signature.

      Prohibited Content - DSAM prohibits the use of vulgar or profane content in items contributed by users. Prohibited content includes, but not limited to, vulgar or profane language, pornography, racial or sexual slurs.

      Disruption - Contributors and users will refrain from posts that intend to disrupt the topic of conversation by steering the topic away from the intended purpose of the article or original poster, harassing other users, multiple posting of the same post, or posting completely off topic messages.

      Registration and Posting- Contributors and users to any DSAM site are allowed a single registration or login to post from. Posting under multiple logins, repeatedly posting or spamming will not be tolerated.

      Copyrighted Material - Users and contributors may post links and portions of materials (appropriate fair use). Posting articles or other copyrighted materials in their entirety is a violation of U.S. copyright law and the rules of all DSAM sites.

      Hacking or Distribution of malicious software - Users of DSAM sites are prohibited from hacking such as attempting to guess other users passwords. Users are also prohibited from distributing software that is malicious by nature or contains malicious components. Violation of this rule may result in that user's immediate and permanent ban from any and all DSAM sites.

 

DSAM reserves the editorial right to remove any content at any time for violation of any of these rules or violation of our guiding principle. DSAM also reserves the right to change these rules as needed and remove any user, or ban/restrict any user for a period of time from any or all DSAM sites for violation of these rules or our guiding principle.

 

 

DISCLAIMERS

      The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

      Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

      Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which DSAM shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

      Unauthorised use of this website may result in a claim for civil damages and/or criminal prosecution.

      Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of DSAM. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of products, services or views expressed within them.

      In no event will DSAM be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation; indirect or consequential loss or damage, any loss or damage arising from loss of data or profits arising out of use of this website including but not limited to; computer viruses, spyware, malicious and/or unauthorized access to your computer.

      Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, DSAM takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control or maintenance.

 

PRIVACY

The personal information you share with the administrators of DSAM websites will not be released to any other person or entity outside of DSAM other than what is available publicly in each users profile, what each user makes public of their own accord and information necessary to process your membership through membership services vendor.

 

SECURITY

DSAM is committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, DSAM has put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

COOKIES

 Cookie acceptance is required for proper use of all DSAM websites! A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

 

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

 

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

 

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may and probably will prevent you from using DSAM websites.

 

SPONSORSHIP

Agreements can be made for sponsorship of DSAM sites by companies and individuals seeking to promote products and services relevant to DSAM and its members. Each sponsors images, banners and text will be in accordance with our guiding principle and in good taste with minimal interference to each users experience on DSAM sites. A reasonable effort will be made to ensure the products and services provided through each sponsor are of adequate quality.