IAM RoadSmart Solent Club Forum
Terms and Conditions

Membership Policy

All users must be over the age of 18 and be members of IAM RoadSmart Solent in order to gain membership of the Club Forum.

If you would like to start the registration process check the 'I agree' checkbox and press the 'Complete Signup' button below.

Registration to this forum is free!

We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. If you agree to the terms, please check the 'I agree' checkbox when you complete the registration.

Although the administrators and moderators of Forums will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this site, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither IAM RoadSmart Solent, nor it's committee will be held responsible for the content of any message.

By agreeing to these rules, you confirm that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws.

Above all else the IAM RoadSmart Solent Club Forum serves to provide a safe, secure and friendly environment for our members. It is a great place to meet members, read ride reports as well as other content and discussion.

A constructive, respectful and welcoming approach is required from all members at all times in both forum posts and private conversations.

The forum rules are a general guide about what we do and do not expect from members, it is not an exhaustive list and moderators will sometimes make decisions independent of the rules.

We reserve the right to delete comments at our discretion and block any repeat offenders. We will remove content that is fraudulent, deceptive or misleading.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the rules please Contact Us.

Thank you!

Rules

Do

  • Be Nice and Polite

    Every member deserves to be treated with respect. Positive and polite posts create a friendly and welcoming environment that all members will feel comfortable in.

  • Think Before Posting

    Sensible, well thought-out and legible posts help other members understand what is being explained.

  • Post in Relevant Section(s)

    Posting in the most relevant section will ensure threads are seen by members most interested in the subject.
    Threads posted in the wrong section will generally be moved by moderators.

  • Remain on Topic

    Threads should remain on the topic that they are discussing, they should not be discussing other topics.
    A new thread should be made for a new discussion.

  • Report Content

    Reported content is sent to staff members for review. If a post needs staff attention because it breaks the rules, needs to be modified or moved the report system is the correct way to alert the staff.

Do Not

  • Post Inappropriate Content

    Do not post images that contain nudity, pornography or depict violence or violent acts. Examples include, but are not limited to, pornographic images, videos or games, pornographic cartoons and nudity.

    Do not post breasts, buttocks or crotches, see through clothing or lingerie or strategically covered nudity.

    Do not post images that: Contain nudity, are sexually gratifying, sexually suggestive and/or intended to cause sexual arousal. Discusses sexual fetishes. Is about sexual entertainment. Promotes sexual merchandise.

    Facilitates affairs and/or sexual encounters. Provides advice regarding sexual performance. Promotes sexual enhancement medications or supplements.

    Promote the use of guns, rifles etc or other objector gadgets that can be used in the glorification of violence.

  • Flame or Provoke

    Do not insult or flame other members of the forum.
    Similarly, do not post with the intention of provoking a reaction from fellow members. This includes encouraging flame wars. Instigation is not tolerated.

  • Spam

    A spam post is a post that provides no value to the discussion, or a thread that creates nuisance for others. Threads are considered spam when they are duplicates, or devoid of valuable content. The Lounge section has a more relaxed spam policy and will be considered a friendly place for banter and chat.

  • Bump Threads

    Posting in a thread only to bring it back to the front page of the forum is not allowed, a thread should only be on the front page of a forum if there is active discussion taking place.
    The only exceptions to this rule are a small number of help sections, if the section permits bumping this will be noted in the section rules.

  • Advertise

    You must have made 5 posts in any other section of the forum before you can list in the ‘Classifieds’ section.

    When listing a private advertisement or posting on the forums or personal profiles please do not post your personal email address or personal telephone numbers. Please conduct sales/purchases via the Private Messaging service.

    Do not use IAM RoadSmart Solent Club Forum to generate traffic or attention for your endeavour.
    Links to personal websites and projects are permitted on profiles and in signatures.


    Commercial activities are not permitted on IAM RoadSmart Solent Club Forum. The only exceptions to this rule are agreed Forum Traders. If you wish to advertise please Contact Us.

  • Behave in a Malicious Manner

    Do not behave in a manner that can cause distress, harm or inconvenience to other members, staff or the forum itself. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination, bullying, offensive material, using multiple forum accounts, breaching others privacy and accessing others accounts without permission. Accounts will be terminated in cases of malicious behaviour.

  • Engage in Illegal Activity

    IAM RoadSmart Solent Club Forum is located in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom law must be followed at all times.
    This includes Copyright law and Computer Misuse law (Malware, Virus etc).

Reporting Posts

When a member feels it necessary to report a post they can do so directly from the message itself by clicking ‘Flag’

and then entering the reasons for reporting

the message will then be reviewed by a moderator.

Warnings and Bans

When a member breaks the rules a moderator may issue a warning, warnings can either be formal or informal.

Warnings are used to trigger bans, the bans can be anywhere from 3 days to permanent exclusion.

Private Messaging (PM)

Members must make 5 posts before they can access the Private Message facility.

Advertising

Members must make 5 posts before they can post within or access the ‘Classified’ section.

Support

Any questions or concerns regarding the rules should be directed to the Committee via the Contact Us page.


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