FORUM RULES
You may not.... Spam other users through private messages or email.
You may not.... Abuse, defame, harass, threaten, stalk, or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
You may not.... Post, upload, email, transmit or otherwise make available any inappropriate, inaccurate, abusive, hateful, vulgar, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, or unlawful content.
You may not.... Post content that falsely expresses or implies that such content is endorsed by TreasureNet.
You may not.... Create user accounts under false or fraudulent pretenses.
You may not.... Post, upload, email or transmit or otherwise make available any content that infringes any copyright, patent, trademark, or other proprietary right of any party, unless You are the owner of the Rights or have the permission of the owner to post such content.
You may not.... Post, upload, email or transmit chain letters or otherwise make available messages that promote pyramid schemes, or disruptive commercial messages or advertisements, or anything else prohibited by law.
You may not.... Impersonate, imitate, pretend to be, or mock another member.
You may not.... Use TreasureNet services for any illegal purpose.
You may not.... Use any robots, spiders, site search/retrieval applications, or other such devices to retrieve or index any portion of TreasureNet services or collect information about users for any purpose including sending spam.
You may not.... Provide instructional information about illegal activities.
You may not.... Advertise, offer for sale, or for trade, or for free, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons / firearms (including knives)
You may not... Promote physical harm or injury against any group or individual or transmit any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, or any items of a destructive nature.
You may not... Post email messages from other people that were intended or assumed were solely for you.
You may not... Upload avatars that... exploit or ridicule human deformity, disability, inferiority or upload avatars that contain personal attacks and/or foul language.
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FORUM GUIDELINES
Posts should be suitable for all ages, on topic, concise, and courteous.
If you disagree with another member's post, make your comments in a polite and respectful manner.
Don't "SHOUT" in large type. Use bold, red, or other special type only when necessary. (Exception: birthday greetings, special congratulations, etc.)
Don't use profane or obscene language.
Don't attack, provoke, insult, or deliberately offend anyone.
All members are equal, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education, or experience. Never take a superior tone with, or "talk down" to, anyone.
When the purpose of the original post has been fulfilled, the thread should end. If you want to talk about something else, start a new thread in an appropriate forum.
If another member has seriously violated these rules, please notify a moderator immediately. Be specific. Include any URL's including the http info. However, don't just report suspicions, or bad feelings about other members.
DEFAMATION
The purpose of this website is for the friendly exchange of information about metal detecting and treasure hunting. TreasureNet may not be used as a springboard to launch personal attacks of any kind. Use of words such idiot, retarded, lunatic, and other defaming names or language may not be used here when naming or indicating individuals.
Example: There are a lot of idiots in this world might be acceptable. You Mr. John Smiiiith are an idiot, would not be acceptable and may be grounds for an instant and permanent ban. Please understand and respect our need to limit our liabilities, and to maintain a friendly atmosphere.
TERMS
TreasureNet is not responsible for removing or editing any post. Information you post WILL NOT be considered copyrighted or otherwise protected from use by anyone else. We make no guarantees or warrantees as to the length of time posted information will remain online. We reserve the right to delete or modify any post, avatar or image, at any time, and for any reason. We reserve the right to limit any users' access to any feature, including the ability to search, post, browse, upload avatars, etc. We reserve the right to ban any user, and/or delete any user account (including all posts) at any time, for any reason. Bans are not subject to member review, approval, protest, or appeal.
Persons who post on behalf of, or act as proxies for, banned members will also be subject to banning.
Our full terms and conditions are here... http://forum.treasurenet.com/terms
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