Policies

Terms of Use

KINDLY REVIEW THESE CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE. By using this site, you agree to the following understanding. If you do not agree, do not, under any circumstances, use the site.

The American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. ("ASID") makes no representation or warranty of any kind, including the warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, reliability, accuracy, non-infringement, and the like, in connection with (i) information provided directly or indirectly by ASID on or through ASID's Web site or (ii) third-party vendors’ ("Vendors") products, services or content that appear on ASID's Web site, or which may appear on any site linked to ASID's Web site. ASID does not operate or control the Vendors, their products, services or content, and ASID is not an agent of such Vendors. All information contained on ASID's Web site is provided on an "as-is" basis. No information or advice obtained through ASID's Web site shall create any warranty or representation.
ASID does not endorse or guaranty Vendor's products or services.
Under no circumstances shall ASID be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages arising out of or relating in any way to (i) your use of this site, (ii) your use of any site linked to this site, (iii) information made available to you on or through this site or in connection with the purchase and/or use of any such Vendor's products or services.
In no event shall ASID's liability to you for any reason ever exceed in the aggregate the sum of $50.00.
ASID makes no representation that ASID's Web site or sites that may be linked to it are free of error.
As ASID does not operate or control the products or services offered by Vendors, your use of Vendor's products, services and content is at your sole risk. Vendors are independent contractors and neither ASID nor Vendors have any authority to make any representations or commitments on behalf of the other. Under no circumstances is ASID liable for any damages arising from transactions between you and Vendors.
You authorize ASID to use any and all information provided by you to ASID in any manner consistent with ASID's privacy policies.
You agree to indemnify ASID, its members, directors and employees and hold them harmless from any cost, claim, liability or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and related costs) arising out of or relating in any manner to your (i) violation of this Agreement or (ii) use of ASID's Web site.
ASID may modify these conditions, and your use of ASID's site after ASID publishes changes to these conditions means you accept the revised conditions.
These conditions shall be governed by and in accordance with laws of the District of Columbia. You agree that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating in any manner to ASID's Web site or these conditions shall be filed only in the courts located in the District of Columbia and that you submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of such courts for all purposes hereunder.
If any of these conditions shall be determined to be unlawful, against public policy or void for any reason, it is agreed such provision shall be deemed severed from the rest of the conditions and shall not be made a part of this Agreement.
This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between us relating to the subject matter of the foregoing and cannot be modified except as provided for hereinabove or in a writing signed by an authorized representative of ASID.

COPYRIGHT POLICY

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS COPYRIGHT POLICY

ASID respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask those posting content on this site to do the same. ASID may, in appropriate circumstances, bar from this Web site any user who infringes the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe that there has been a copyright violation of your work, please provide ASID's Copyright Agent with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and if available, an e-mail address at which you may be contacted;
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

ASID's Copyright Agent for Notice of claims of copyright infringement can be reached as follows:

ASID
1152 15th St. NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 546-3480
Fax: (202) 546-3240
E-mail: asid@asid.org

If you believe that the posted content has been removed from the site in error, please provide ASID's Copyright Agent with the following information:

Your physical or electronic signature;
Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled;
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled;
Your name, address, telephone number and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if your address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification or their agent.

Permission to Use Copyrighted Material

This Web site contains documents, photos, icons, and other copyrighted materials owned by ASID or our content providers. Users of this Web site are authorized to use, copy, download, or reproduce the copyrighted material owned by ASID, subject to the following conditions:

The material may not be modified.
All copyright and other proprietary notices must be retained in the document.
You may not reproduce, copy or redistribute the design or layout of this website without our express written permission.

This permission does not extend to materials owned by third-party content providers. You must contact the third-party content provider directly for permission to use their copyrighted works.

Privacy Policy

The American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. ("ASID") respects the privacy of its website users. ASID does not collect personal information through its website from its website users other than the information its website users voluntarily provide ASID through use of its website. Such information consists of the website user's name, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address and user's website address (URL).

This information may be used by ASID in any one or more of the following ways:

To send ASID-related materials by mail, e-mail or otherwise to its website users;
To distribute time-sensitive information such as Legislative Alerts or NewsFlash via e-mail and/or fax;
To notify its website users about products, services, and other information ASID believes its website users might want to know.

Information collected from individuals using the ASID Worldwide Referral Service is used only for purposes of matching them with qualified designers and for sending referral information to them. It is not shared with third parties or used for any other purpose. You may choose not to have this information shared with the designers whose names come up for referral.

ASID may use "cookies" which are placed on users' computers from ASID's website, for the purpose of facilitating the website user's log in process. ASID does not collect personal information through "cookies." ASID aggregates website user information and reports on aggregated usage, not on individual users. If you do not wish the login "cookie" to be placed on your computer, you can set your browser to refuse "cookies." However, if you do so, you will have to login each time you visit the site.

You will also be given the opportunity to let ASID know if you do not wish to receive the information described above by clicking on a designated "opt out" button on ASID's website.

ASID website users will, if the website user clicks on links and/or ad banners, be taken to third-party websites. You will, in such regard, be subject to the third-party's privacy policies, and ASID cannot be responsible for such third-parties' actions. ASID encourages you to read the privacy policies of such third parties.

ASID reserves the right to modify ASID's Privacy Policy from time to time, and will post changes to its Privacy Policy so that you might be made aware of such changes.

By visiting ASID's website you are accepting the terms of ASID's Privacy Policy. You can, of course, elect not to provide information, but in doing so you might not be able to receive the information described above.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding ASID's Privacy Policy, feel free to direct them to asid@asid.org. You may also send a letter to the American Society of Interior Designers at: American Society of Interior Designers, 1152 15th St. NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20005

Impexium Association Management System Privacy Policy

Updated 2024

Purpose of this Policy
This Privacy Policy explains the practices of the American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. (“ASID”) regarding the collection, use, sharing, and protection of personal information in connection with your use of the Impexium Association Management System (“System”).
Information Collected
ASID may collect various types of information to support its operations and enhance user experience, including but not limited to:
- Personal Information: Such as contact details, membership data, and payment information.
- Technical Information: Such as browser type, IP address, and system usage.
- User-Submitted Content: Such as photos, biographies, or other voluntary submissions.
Purpose of Data Collection
The information collected is used but not limited to:
- Process applications, registrations, and service requests.
- Deliver tailored content and enhance user experience.
- Communicate updates, promotional materials, and industry news.
- Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing Practices
ASID may share information with:
- Affiliates and Chapters: For legitimate association purposes.
- Service Providers: For operational needs, such as IT support and marketing.
- Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or to protect ASID’s interests.
ASID does not sell personal data to third parties.

Collection of IP addresses
When visiting any Internet site your unique address, called an “IP address”, is recorded. The amount of information about users made available from their IP addresses varies greatly, for instance depending on how they are connected to the Internet. ASID does not release any information about the collection of this address to any third parties. 
Survey Information
Occasionally, ASID conducts surveys to assist us in our strategic planning and development of our benefits and services.  We may appoint third parties to do this on our behalf. Survey responses will only be shared with third parties, including the membership at large, in aggregate.
Communications with ASID
If you contact us with a comment or query, we may keep a record of any phone number or email address used to get in touch with us as well as the correspondence and the period of time it took for us to deal with a query or any request you had.
In addition to the purposes noted above, we may process your personal information for the following purposes:
- to provide you with the information and membership services you have requested and send you marketing materials;
- to authenticate your access to our Site;
- for system administration purposes and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, statistical and survey purposes;
- to distinguish you from other users (for example to remember your log-in details);
- to monitor your use of our Site to improve the user experience and to ensure that content is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your device;
- to notify you of any changes to our services;
- to ensure that our Site are safe and secure; and
- to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Security Measures
ASID employs commercially reasonable measures to safeguard personal information.. These include internal reviews of our data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures, including appropriate encryption and physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data.  Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their login credentials
Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purposes and to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. Data may be archived for record-keeping purposes after termination of services.
User Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of their data.
- Request corrections or deletions of their data.
- Restrict or object to specific data processing activities.
For assistance, contact ASID at membership@asid.org.
Use of Cookies
ASID uses cookies to improve website functionality and user experience. Users may adjust their browser settings to disable cookies, but this may limit certain features.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be communicated through the System or via email. Continued use of the System signifies acceptance of any revisions.

Impexium Association Management System Terms of Use

Updated 2024

Acceptance of Terms
By registering an account within the American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. (“ASID”) Impexium Association Management System (“System”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Agreement”) and ASID’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not create an account or use the System. . If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact ASID by emailing membership@asid.org.
Our Commitment 
ASID respects your concern about privacy. This Privacy Policy will tell you how we use and protect your personal information, and will describe the choices you have concerning our use of such information. Please read this Policy carefully. We may need to change this Policy from time to time in order to address new issues and reflect changes. We will publicize changes so you know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and whether we will disclose that information to anyone. Please refer to this Policy regularly. 
Use of the System
The System is intended for members, partners, and other stakeholders of ASID for professional and association-related purposes. Unauthorized access or misuse of the System is strictly prohibited.
User Responsibilities
By using the System, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during account registration and update it as necessary.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and promptly notify ASID of any unauthorized use of your account.
- Use the System only for lawful purposes in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Intellectual Property
All content and materials within the System, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of ASID or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from such content without prior written consent from ASID.
Data Usage and Ownership
ASID respects the privacy and rights of its users. Any data you submit to the System remains your property. By submitting data, you grant ASID a limited license to use, store, and process your information to provide services, improve functionality, and support association activities. ASID will not sell or share your data with unauthorized third parties.
Termination of Access
ASID reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the System at its sole discretion, with or without notice, for any violation of this Agreement or other legitimate reasons.
Limitation of Liability
ASID is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the System. This includes but is not limited to data loss, system errors, or unauthorized access.
Dues and Pricing
By enrolling in auto-renewal/autopay, you acknowledge that membership dues & pricing may be adjusted if your membership category changes. Any adjustments to dues will be communicated to you through official Association channels, including email, website updates, and association publications. Your continued participation in the auto-renewal/auto-pay program indicates your acceptance of these terms, as outlined in the Association's terms and conditions.
STORAGE OF CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD INFORMATION, INCLUDING THIRD-PARTY VALIDATION
General
By clicking Accept, you confirm you have read and agree to be bound by the Billhighway/Impexium Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Please do not proceed if you do not agree.
Credit Card Storage
You confirm you are authorizing Impexium to store a credit or debit card on behalf of the cardholder for ease of use when returning to make payments to your/their Impexium account as a payment method.
You represent and warrant that you are legally authorized to use the credit/debit account that you entered on the Impexium site and authorize Impexium to store that information.
This authorization will remain in effect until cancelled.
Third Party Validation
Impexium may use a trusted third-party service to validate and authenticate account information for the purpose of legal compliance and discloses account information for business purposes in connection with products and services we provide.
Credit Card Consent – Recurring Payments
For recurring transactions, the information will be saved to file on the cardholder’s account. You authorize Impexium to charge the credit card entered for agreed-upon purchases and will not dispute these scheduled transactions.
Please keep the payment method information current (e.g., credit card number and expiration date). If we are notified of card information changes by available third-party sources, we may update it without any notice to you or action on your part. If the cardholder does not want us to update their card information, the cardholder may contact their issuer to request this or remove their payment method from their Impexium account.
By completing this process, you verify you are making an electronic signature in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Signature Act. Further, you acknowledge your understanding that you are authorizing an electronic debit of funds from your (or an authorized) checking account or credit card (payer) to Impexium, a payment provider representing your group (payee). You acknowledge that this transaction may cause you to incur additional service charges from your bank or credit card provider. You further acknowledge sole responsibility for all fees assessed by your organization, and said fees are due on the date set forth by your organization, regardless of receipt of the billing email. Billhighway/Impexium in no way sets and/or determines your organizations fee due date, and therefore has no way of changing scheduled fee due dates. You also hereby authorize and accept full responsibility for any negligent claims, disputes, refunds, or fraudulent use that may arise from your usage of this service.
You may cancel this authorization at any time by clicking on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. The cardholder can also request a refund by contacting the chapter/local administrator.
Amendments
ASID reserves the right to update or modify this Agreement at any time. Any changes will be communicated through the System or via email. Continued use of the System after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.