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SEASL is a Not for Profit organization. Any
dues or monies collected are intended for support of SEASL
and not for the profit or benefit of individuals.
SEASL is not affiliated with any retailer, wholesaler, or
manufacturer. We do not, as a club, endorse or discourage
any retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer. Any statements
made by a club member is the opinion of that member and should
not be considered the view or opinion of the club as a whole.
Members are always free to express their opinion at the club
meetings and via the club's private email list service.
It has always been SEASL’s policy to remain neutral
as an organization with respect to where and from whom members
purchase products and livestock. Individual members are free
to personally express their own personal opinion of a particular
retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer. Such opinions are the
personal opinion of the individual and not that of SEASL,
and as an organization SEASL will remain neutral on such matters.
SEASL does accept donations from businesses and will acknowledge
such donations to the membership. These donations are not
to be considered payment or encouragement for preferred treatment
by SEASL as an organization. Any donations of goods
or services by retailers or manufacturers accepted by SEASL
will be considered a donation to a Not for Profit organization.
Such donations are appreciated by SEASL and it's members.
Retailers and Manufactures are welcome and encouraged to apply
to SEASL to make presentations to the membership. SEASL
will accept such presentations on a time available basis.
Content of such presentation is the responsibility and opinion
of the presenter and/or their organization. SEASL can
not be responsible for any incorrect or misleading content
of such presentation.
SEASL provides a "PRIVATE" email list service.
All members are free to post any relevant and appropriate
message they wish to this list. These message should be related
to the hobby of Saltwater Aquarium keeping. Liability and
Responsibility of any post will be that of the poster and
not SEASL. Members of this list should also consider
that postings to this list services are made for the exclusive
consumption of members of the list and are not considered
public domain. Re-distribution or publication of such
postings is not authorized. If an organization or individual
wishes to rebut or respond to a posting to this PRIVATE
list, SEASL will provide a vehicle to allow this. Members
are responsible for keep postings "G" rated.
SEASL encourages members to support local retailers but will
neither encourage or discourage alternative purchasing options.
Each member is free to determine the level of risk they are
willing to take. Retailers assume many of the risk and
costs associated with getting livestock and dry goods to their
establishment; anyone who understands business will also understand
that this cost is passed on to customers. If individual
members or groups of members wish to assume some of the risk
to reduce their cost, SEASL will neither encourage or discourage
such member activity. SEASL as a club strives to remain
politically neutral on this activity.
SEASL is an organization open to the public without restrictions.
As such, owners and employees of retail, wholesale, and manufacturers
of product and or livestock related to the saltwater aquarium
business are allowed and encouraged to join. We value
their input and expertise.
On some occasions we are invited or have requested to tour
retail, wholesale, and manufacture’s places of business.
As guests, members should be punctual and gracious in recognition
of the hospitality being extended. We encourage members
to fully enjoy these visits by asking questions and encouraging
discussions, while being ever mindful that legitimate diversity
in techniques, approaches, and perspectives exist within our
hobby.
On these outings if a member is a direct competitor, or an
employee of a competitor, or if they could have some perceived
or real unfair advantage by joining such a tour it is advised
and requested by the SEASL Executive Committee that such individuals
please not attend the outing or event. It is further requested
that when we as an organization are on such a tour or event
that no business unrelated to the business offering the tour
or event be transacted. This would include, but is not limited
to, passing out business cards or other forms of advertising,
or making announcements for other sale or group purchasing
that may compete with the business that is hosting the event.
The business hosting the tour or event is also free to request
that specific individuals not participate; this is their right
as long as it is within legal guidelines and or specific laws.
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