Forum Rules

Forum Rules

1. Do not spam or self-promote in the forums

These forums define ‘spam’ as unsolicited advertisement for goods, services and/or other web sites or posts with little, no or completely unrelated content.Do not spam the forums with links to your site or product, or try to self-promote your website, business or forums etc. Your account will be banned permanently and your posts will be deleted.Spamming also includes sending private messages to a large number of different users.

2. Do not post “Free”/”Win” threads
Posting pyramid scams (such as free iPods, LCDs, winning whatever etc.) is forbidden. All such posts/signatures will be edited or deleted. Do not cross-post questions.
Please refrain from posting the same question in several forums. There is normally one forum which is most suitable in which to post your question. If you’re not sure where to post, ask a moderator first at forums@pedalpower.org.za.

3. Do not post copyright-infringing material
Do not upload, attach, or otherwise post any copyrighted material which you are not free to redistribute (subject to the licensing terms of the specific item). If you have a question about having permission to post or attach a specific item, please ask a moderator at forums@pedalpower.org.za.
Any posts or threads found in violation of this rule will be edited or deleted, and the author warned or possibly banned; at the moderation team’s discretion.

4. Do not post offensive posts, links or images
Do not post anything which is offensive, hateful, racist, sexist, discriminatory, obscene, vulgar or in violation of local or international laws.

5. Remain respectful of other users, moderators and administrators at all times
All posts should be professional and courteous. You have every right to disagree with your fellow members and explain your perspective.

However, you are not free to attack, degrade, insult, ‘flame’ or otherwise belittle them or the quality of this community. Doing this will get your account banned temporarily, or permanently if the situation becomes severe enough (this will be left to the discretion of the moderators).

For example, phrases such as “shut up, idiot,” are indicative of problematic posts and should be reported. Suggested alternatives include “I disagree with what you said for the following reasons…” Please keep your comments mature and thoughtful at all times.Do not post the full name, phone numbers, addresses, pictures, instant messenger aliases, email addresses, etc. of anyone without their prior permission.

Disclaimer
Due  to the real-time nature of discussion forums, it is impossible for  us  to review messages or confirm the validity of information posted.  In  this regard note that the Pedal Power Association does not actively monitor  the  contents of and 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 and not necessarily the views of Pedal Power Association.

Any  user who feels that a posted message is objectionable, is encouraged  to  contact us immediately by email to forums@pedalpower.org.za.  We will remove objectionable messages and will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if we  determine that removal is necessary.

Pedal Power Association furthermore reserves the right to amend the forum rules from time to time, and to restrict or ban access to the Forums or this website to any member that violates the Forum Rules, and to take disciplinary action against the member in terms of the PPA Constitution, if required.