AirsoftZA forum rules and conditions

What are AIRSOFTZA's Terms and Conditions?

AirsoftZA is an Airsoft forum and the content will reflect that. Where posts are not of an Airsoft nature, the moderators may exercise the right to remove such content without notification to the poster. The moderators decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Please remember that we are not responsible for any messages posted. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message.

The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of AirsoftZA or its moderators. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact a moderator immediately via the Report feature, or by personal message (PM). Moderators have the ability to remove objectionable messages and will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if it is determined that removal is necessary.

You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use this forum to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, racist, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise volatile of any law.

You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or you have the permission of the copyright owner.

The forum is moderated by members chosen by the site founders. These members can be identified by their names being in bold, green type. It is their responsibility to make sure, where possible, that discussion remains focused, relevant, on topic and within the rules stated on this page. They reserved the right to edit, change, or delete any post deemed unsuitable, or not within the rules on this page. The moderators reserve the right to prevent access to members, and revoke membership at any time. Moderators do not have to provide a reason for any decision made, but where appropriate a reason should be provided. Topic closure will adhere to the topic closure policy (see below)

Any person posting in the forum is legally responsible for what they post. AirsoftZA, its moderators and administrators accept no responsibility for anything which is posted, and the consequences of such. Any decision of the moderators will be final. If you feel you have grounds to complain over a decision which has been made, please contact one of the moderators.

No advertising of product, services, or anything else is permitted, either in posting the general forums or via private messaging. Within the context of discussion, information about the use of, the location of, and the price of products is permitted.

A link to 1 (one) personal (non commercial) website is allowed in your signature. The moderators reserve the right to remove any link or other contents deemed to be unsuitable.

Certain forums within Avcom may be subject to additional terms and guidelines. These are posted as a Sticky within these forums.

Our aim is to provide a forum for focused, high quality discussion. We therefore request that with the exception of the 'Off Topic' forum, all posts should be kept on topic. This facilitates quality discussion and is for the benefit of all members.

Users first name should be added to their signature. If after 5 posts, when the user receives a rank, it is not done, moderators reserve the right to issue warnings.

Users may only use this forum if they agree to the above. This site shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Anything which may be construed as illegal activity will be reported to authorities, along with any details held regarding the member(s) involved.

The moderators aim to remain as transparent as possible. We will ensure that all actions taken are in fair, and in line with the below policies.

Topic Closure Policy:

The moderators reserve the right to close any topic without justification. However, we will always try to use the following policy. Topics will normally only be closed in the following circumstances:

- Where the topic is, or has become inappropriate, offensive, derogatory, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person'\s privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law.

- Where the topic is drifting away from the topic of discussion, or new posts are unconstructive and will cause the deterioration of the discussion. Moderators will attempt to split/move topics to a more appropriate forum before closing a topic in this case.

- Where a topic reaches a natural conclusion, and by leaving the topic open it is likely that either of the above two points will occur.

- Where a topic is in breach of the forum rules and guidelines as outlined above.

Moderators will always look at all available options before closing a topic. When closing a topic, moderators will always endeavour provide a detailed reason for doing so. Any objections to the closure of a topic should be sent via private message or e-mail to the site host.

Post Editing Policy:

Moderators reserve the right to edit any post without justification. However, we will always try to use the following policy. Posts will normally only be edited in the following circumstances:

- Where the post is inappropriate, offensive, derogatory, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law.

- Where a post is in breach of the forum rules and guidelines as outlined above.

- Where the post formatting or spelling has failed to a point where it severely affects the ability to read and make sense of the post and topic. In which case moderators should always endeavour to contact the member via private message to let them know that the post has been edited, and the reasons why. In cases where the post offensive, derogatory, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law, the member may have post rights revoked until the situation is reviewed. And in the case of spelling/formatting corrections, changes should be minimal and not alter or affect the meaning of the post. If you feel you have grounds to complain, please contact the site host via e-mail or private message.

Member Warn System:

It is become necessary of late in implement a warning system to advise members that their post(s) fall below the acceptable standard as outlined above. As of now, a 3 Strikes and you'\re out policy has been introduced.

1. A moderator should at the first opportunity delete the entire content of any post which contains offensive, personally insulting, or threatening language, replacing it by a notice which states only that the text has been deleted for contravening the rules of the forum.
2. The writer of any such post will be informed by the moderator precisely why the text has been deleted. And that they have been officially 'warned'.
3. Official 'warnings' may also be given for other offences, including breach of the forum rules of any serious nature. The member receiving such a warning will be informed by the moderator precisely why the warning has been given. And that they have been officially 'warned'.
4. Three strikes and you're out! Anyone who has more than 3 official warnings will be referred to the moderators who will decide what further action to take. This could involve a suspension or a permanent ban.

- Members cannot see each others warning levels, with the exception of the moderators.

- Any threat to a member or the moderators will result in an instant ban and consideration of reporting the member to his ISP and the Police. IP and e-mail address recorded will only be used for this purpose.

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