In this document ‘The Site’ refers to any part of the web sites CommunityNet.org.uk, CommunityBlogs.org.uk and CommunityHost.org.uk.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below (”Terms and Conditions”). These Terms and Conditions expressly incorporate by reference and include the Site’s Privacy Policy and any guidelines, rules or disclaimers that may be posted and updated on specific web pages or FAQs within the Site, or on notices that are sent to you.
If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please do not use this Site.
I reserve the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms and Conditions in its sole discretion at any time and without prior notice. Please check this page periodically for any modifications. Your continued use of this Site following the posting of any changes will mean that you have accepted the changes.
I’d like people to feel at home in a ‘family friendly’ atmosphere on this site. We are a family-friendly forum however, and there are inevitably some do’s and don’ts that must be observed if this is to be so. The statements below apply to all content posted on the Site, whether in Forum, Wiki or Blog form.
The various parts of the site are not actively monitored, but if you see something that is offensive, please report it via the ‘Contact Us’ option on any site or through the ‘Report Post’ option within the Forum and I will deal with the problem within 24 hours of receiving the email.
Disclaimer
The comments and information posted on here by site users do not necessarily reflect my own personal views, or the views of any other individual or organisation associated with this site.
Before following any advice, guidance or information posted on this site it is your responsibility to ensure that the information is legally, technically and ethically applicable to the purpose to which you wish to apply it.
You’re particularly advised to secure backups of data before carrying out acts related to any form of data processing equipment or software, and should take appropriate professional advice and guidance before embarking on any other courses of action suggested on the site.
Code of Conduct
By using this site you’re assumed to agree to abide by the following code of conduct, and also to agree to the consequences of failing to follow it.
- Don’t pretend to be someone that you’re not; setting up an account in someone else’s name without their permission, or creating duplicate accounts, isn’t permitted.
- Respect all users of this site; don’t be abusive, harass people, threaten them or act in a disrespectful manner. Don’t post material that is vulgar, crude, sexist, racist, homophobic or otherwise offensive. “I was only joking” is not regarded as an excuse.
- Do not post material that is defamatory or libellous or that impinges on the legal rights of someone else - that includes copyrighted material.
- Do not post links to adult sites, sites promoting illegal activities (i.e. illegal copies of films, music, etc.)
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Generally - be nice, be respectful, and play fair.
Consequences
If you can’t abide by these guidelines then please don’t use the site. If you use the site and don’t abide by them, I reserve the right to block your access to the site, either for a set period of time or indefinitely.
Blog Hosting
The above Code of Conduct also applies to any Blog set up on the CommunityBlog site.
Any Blog set up explicitly for the purposes of conducting an online dispute with other individuals or organisations may be removed without notice.
Although all efforts are made to keep the contents of Blogs secure, and regular backups are made, you should also take care to back up your own articles before posting.
Blogs hosted must also be within the Acceptable Use Policy of Prime Hosting.
Site Hosting
The above Code of Conduct also applies to any Website set up on the CommunityHost site.
Any Website set up explicitly for the purposes of conducting an online dispute with other individuals or organisations may be removed without notice.
Although all efforts are made to keep the contents of Websites secure, and regular backups are made, you should also take care to back up the site.
Do not use the server facilities for storing ‘warez’, illegally copied materials or similar ilicit materials.
Sites hosted must abide by the Acceptable Use Policy of Servage Computing.
Data Protection Act
Users of this site have certain rights under the UK’s Data Protection Acts. You can, for instance, ask to be told what information we hold about you in our databases. CommunityNet will provide you with all of the details that we hold about you, both online and offline, upon request.
CommunityNet reserves the right to charge a £10 administration fee for this process. If you would like to request this information please use the contact forms within the site.
