Post by Admin on Nov 19, 2010 19:28:00 GMT 10
GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALIA BOARD RULES
Please read and familiarize yourself with these “Board Rules” prior to participating in the forums.
1. ACCOUNTS
Only 1 (one) account per person is allowed. All registrations will be subject to a thorough check to avoid multiple registrations. As this is not an adult site, children 13 years and older can apply for membership.
2. MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
Anyone trying to register a second account or caught having registered a second account will have the second account denied and could run risk of being suspended or BANNED permanently.
3. RESPECT
Please treat fellow members with the same respect you would expect to be afforded. Common courtesy is free so please try and be courteous to each other. As mentioned already the forums are not restricted to adults so please be aware of this when making posts and try to keep them reasonable.
4. ABUSE OF PRIVILEGE
Abusive language, slander, insults and swearing is not allowed on the forums. Any abusing of other members or personal attacks upon other members will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Site members are asked to note that they are solely responsible for their own comments.
5. TOPICS/ POSTS
Posts may not contain content promoting the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, nudity, or any other form of adult content, profanity, hate, "spam," fraud, racism, mlm, pyramid schemes, or promote any illegal activity.
Members are asked to please try and stick to the topics posted.
When posting topics and/or making posts members are urged to ensure the contents are in line with the rules as set out above. Any topics or posts made contrary to these rules will be classified as “offending” and will be removed.
6. PICTURES
No pornographic pictures are allowed on the site under any circumstances. Anyone found guilty of such will be immediately BANNED. If you are posting any pictures please ensure you have the permission of the photographer and/or any person involved.
7. FALSE INFORMATION &/OR DEFAMATORY POSTS
The site and it’s moderators will not be held responsible for any false information or defamatory remarks posted on the forums. Please ensure the contents of any subject matter you are posting is TRUE and CORRECT. If you are unsure about something you intend to post then do not post it. We ask that this be strictly adhered to and even more so with Classifieds and Health topics. Members are reminded that they are solely responsible and therefore liable for any FALSE information or DEFAMATORY comments that they post.
8. OFFENDING POSTS/TOPICS
Any offending posts will be removed. Any member guilty of repeatedly posting insulting or offensive material will be subject to an immediate suspension or BAN.
If you wish to query why a topic or post may have been removed then please contact ADMIN by PM. Re-posting of a removed topic or post may result in the member being suspended or BANNED.
9. PRIVATE MESSAGES
The Private Message (PM) feature is available to all members as a way of communicating with each other. However, the same Board Rules apply as with posting on the forums. Any abusive language, insults or personal attacks or breach of the rules by way of this feature is frowned upon and will be treated the same as per Rules 3 and 4. Anyone subjected to insulting or offending PM’s is urged to contact ADMIN immediately.
10. SUSPENSIONS & BANS
Membership of this site may be terminated at any time by the Administrators of this site who may also at their sole discretion remove any message for any reason. Suspensions and bans will only be imposed upon a member when the moderators feel it necessary as a result of a breach of one or more of the rules listed above. No correspondence will be entered into.
11. ADMIN
The ADMIN function is responsible for the general upkeep and moderation of the site. Any queries for any reason whatsoever should be directed to ADMIN. If you wish to lodge an objection then do so via ADMIN.
12. MODERATORS
The site’s moderators are not paid and their time is given freely in a voluntarily capacity to progress the site and help make it an enjoyable forum for all. The targeting of a moderator for personal insults or abuse will not be tolerated and will be treated in line with rules 3 and 4. In the event you have a problem do not send PM’s to moderators, send a Private Message to ADMIN.
13. COMPETITIONS
In the event of competitions run in conjunction with this site participants must be aged 18 years or over to be eligible. Participants will be bound by both the site rules and Competition Rules as detailed prior to the commencement of said competition and any changes which may be need to be made from time to time in relation with the fit and proper running of that competition. Notification will be given to all prize winners and the authenticity of prize winners will be subject to verification. The official scorers’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
14. OVERVIEW
Greyhounds Australia is an open discussion forum for use by greyhound enthusiasts and anyone is welcome to join. Once registered, members can raise and discuss matters and put forward viewpoints without fear of prejudice or insult. Constructive and rational debate is always encouraged. Members are asked to abide by the "Board Rules" of the site. Anyone found to be in breach of these “Board Rules” will be dealt as per the terms set out within them. Members are solely responsible for the content of any posts they contribute. ADMIN is the controlling body of the site. The site’s administrators will not be held liable for any false, offensive, defamatory or slanderous material posted on the site and it’s forums.
Please read and familiarize yourself with these “Board Rules” prior to participating in the forums.
1. ACCOUNTS
Only 1 (one) account per person is allowed. All registrations will be subject to a thorough check to avoid multiple registrations. As this is not an adult site, children 13 years and older can apply for membership.
2. MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
Anyone trying to register a second account or caught having registered a second account will have the second account denied and could run risk of being suspended or BANNED permanently.
3. RESPECT
Please treat fellow members with the same respect you would expect to be afforded. Common courtesy is free so please try and be courteous to each other. As mentioned already the forums are not restricted to adults so please be aware of this when making posts and try to keep them reasonable.
4. ABUSE OF PRIVILEGE
Abusive language, slander, insults and swearing is not allowed on the forums. Any abusing of other members or personal attacks upon other members will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Site members are asked to note that they are solely responsible for their own comments.
5. TOPICS/ POSTS
Posts may not contain content promoting the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, nudity, or any other form of adult content, profanity, hate, "spam," fraud, racism, mlm, pyramid schemes, or promote any illegal activity.
Members are asked to please try and stick to the topics posted.
When posting topics and/or making posts members are urged to ensure the contents are in line with the rules as set out above. Any topics or posts made contrary to these rules will be classified as “offending” and will be removed.
6. PICTURES
No pornographic pictures are allowed on the site under any circumstances. Anyone found guilty of such will be immediately BANNED. If you are posting any pictures please ensure you have the permission of the photographer and/or any person involved.
7. FALSE INFORMATION &/OR DEFAMATORY POSTS
The site and it’s moderators will not be held responsible for any false information or defamatory remarks posted on the forums. Please ensure the contents of any subject matter you are posting is TRUE and CORRECT. If you are unsure about something you intend to post then do not post it. We ask that this be strictly adhered to and even more so with Classifieds and Health topics. Members are reminded that they are solely responsible and therefore liable for any FALSE information or DEFAMATORY comments that they post.
8. OFFENDING POSTS/TOPICS
Any offending posts will be removed. Any member guilty of repeatedly posting insulting or offensive material will be subject to an immediate suspension or BAN.
If you wish to query why a topic or post may have been removed then please contact ADMIN by PM. Re-posting of a removed topic or post may result in the member being suspended or BANNED.
9. PRIVATE MESSAGES
The Private Message (PM) feature is available to all members as a way of communicating with each other. However, the same Board Rules apply as with posting on the forums. Any abusive language, insults or personal attacks or breach of the rules by way of this feature is frowned upon and will be treated the same as per Rules 3 and 4. Anyone subjected to insulting or offending PM’s is urged to contact ADMIN immediately.
10. SUSPENSIONS & BANS
Membership of this site may be terminated at any time by the Administrators of this site who may also at their sole discretion remove any message for any reason. Suspensions and bans will only be imposed upon a member when the moderators feel it necessary as a result of a breach of one or more of the rules listed above. No correspondence will be entered into.
11. ADMIN
The ADMIN function is responsible for the general upkeep and moderation of the site. Any queries for any reason whatsoever should be directed to ADMIN. If you wish to lodge an objection then do so via ADMIN.
12. MODERATORS
The site’s moderators are not paid and their time is given freely in a voluntarily capacity to progress the site and help make it an enjoyable forum for all. The targeting of a moderator for personal insults or abuse will not be tolerated and will be treated in line with rules 3 and 4. In the event you have a problem do not send PM’s to moderators, send a Private Message to ADMIN.
13. COMPETITIONS
In the event of competitions run in conjunction with this site participants must be aged 18 years or over to be eligible. Participants will be bound by both the site rules and Competition Rules as detailed prior to the commencement of said competition and any changes which may be need to be made from time to time in relation with the fit and proper running of that competition. Notification will be given to all prize winners and the authenticity of prize winners will be subject to verification. The official scorers’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
14. OVERVIEW
Greyhounds Australia is an open discussion forum for use by greyhound enthusiasts and anyone is welcome to join. Once registered, members can raise and discuss matters and put forward viewpoints without fear of prejudice or insult. Constructive and rational debate is always encouraged. Members are asked to abide by the "Board Rules" of the site. Anyone found to be in breach of these “Board Rules” will be dealt as per the terms set out within them. Members are solely responsible for the content of any posts they contribute. ADMIN is the controlling body of the site. The site’s administrators will not be held liable for any false, offensive, defamatory or slanderous material posted on the site and it’s forums.