SHUP, SHUP logo, SHUP name are trademarks or registered trademarks of SHUP in the United States and in other countries.

All other names are used for identification purposes only and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This is not a comprehensive list of all SHUP trademarks.
Updated: July 5, 2002.

Applicable Laws

This website (excluding any linked sites) is controlled by SHUP from its offices in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA. By accessing this website, both the user and SHUP agree that the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflicts of law principles, will apply to all matters relating to the use of this website. The user and SHUP further agree and hereby submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. SHUP makes no representation that materials on this website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. Materials provided on this website are subject to US export administration laws and regulations.

By accessing or using the shup.org Web Site, you agree to the terms of the SHUP Online Privacy Policy, as outlined below. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use this site.
Collection of Personal Information
When you engage in certain activities on this site, such as ordering products, downloading software, or entering contests, SHUP   may ask you to provide certain information about yourself by filling out and submitting an online form. It is completely optional for you to engage in these activities. If you elect to engage in these activities, however, SHUP   may require that you provide us personal information, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address, and other personal identifying information. When ordering products on the site, you may be asked to provide a credit card or checking account number.

When you submit personal information to SHUP   you understand and agree that SHUP   and its subsidiaries, affiliates and trusted vendors may transfer, store, and process your customer profile in any of the countries in which SHUP   and its affiliates maintain offices, including without limitation, the United States.

SHUP   collects this information in order to record and support your participation in the activities you select. If you order a product, for example, the information is used to register your license and rights, if any, to technical support, upgrade discounts, or other benefits that may be made available to registered users. If you enter a contest, information is collected to qualify the entry and contact you regarding the contest or prize awards. SHUP   also uses information that you provide as part of our effort to keep you informed about products, special offers, and other SHUP   services.

SHUP   recognizes and appreciates the importance of responsible use of this information. If you do not want the information you provide to SHUP   to be used to inform you of other products and special offers from SHUP   and you indicate this preference when you provide the information to SHUP   SHUP   will honor your preference. In addition, SHUP may selectively provide certain information to other companies or organizations that have products or services we think may interest you. If you do not want the information you provide to SHUP   to be shared with other companies, and you indicate this preference when you provide the information to SHUP will honor your preference.

Your personal information is password-protected to prevent unauthorized access to it. This password is encrypted. We recommend that you do not divulge your password to anyone.

Use of Cookies
When you visit www.shup.org, you can surf the site anonymously and access important information without revealing your identity. In order to improve our site, we use "cookies" to track your visit. A cookie is small amount of data that is transferred to your browser by a Web server and can only be read by the server that gave it to you. It functions as your identification card, recording your passwords, purchases, and preferences. It cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses.

Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether or not to accept it. (For some Web pages that require an authorization, cookies are not optional. Users choosing not to accept cookies will probably not be able to access those pages.)

While SHUP uses cookies to track your visit to www.shup.org, and our Web servers automatically log the IP/Internet address of your computer, this information does not identify you personally and you remain anonymous unless you have otherwise provided SHUP   with personal information.

Updating Your Personal Information
You have the right to access and correct your personal information and privacy preferences. This may be accomplished either by linking to your account, or by writing to SHUP   at: