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Forum Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the Orchid Geeks forum, we hope you enjoy your stay. The use of this forum is completely free. However, we encourage you to read the Forum Terms & Conditions before you commence joining in the fun. If you don't accept the terms and conditions, please do not use the forum.

The forum has been designed to encourage members to learn from each other by sharing their stories and experiences. Please use the forum responsibly. We reserve the right to delete any comments that in any way violate the Rules, or in instances where we feel that a comment damages the reputation of the Orchid Geeks Forum
Orchid Geek,s reserves the right to ban user's access to the forum when a member has become potentially damaging to the reputation of the forum.

The following will result in the deletion of postings no questions asked.

Offensive or obscene, Defamatory, Abusive or hateful, Racially discriminating, Used to embarrass, harass, threaten or cause distress or discomfort to another user, Used for pornographic, sexual or suggestive comments (including inappropriate user names), Used for commercial or advertising materials, Used for information or instructions containing illegal activities, Used for links or any kind of access to content that has already been aforementioned as inappropriate for this forum.

The copying and posting of private messages ( PM,s ) in the open forum is Not Permitted.


The orchidgeek.com Forum also have in place an Infraction system on the forum.

An infraction is a form of Warning
An Infraction can be issued by the Forum Admin and Mods.
When an infraction has been given to a member the forum staff member who issues the infraction will also include the reason.

how the Infraction system works
1) an infraction can set for one day or permanently a points system is also included with the infraction.

If a member receives 3 infraction points you may also face a ban from the forum.


It is important to note that Orchidgeeks is 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 this forum. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact us immediately by email. We have the ability to remove objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if we determine that removal is necessary.

You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by this FORUM.

You remain solely responsible for the content of your posted messages. Furthermore, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owners of this forum, any related websites to this forum, its staff, and its subsidiaries. The owners of this forum also reserve the right to reveal your identity (or any other related information collected on this service) in the event of a formal complaint or legal action arising from any situation caused by your use of this forum.

You have the ability, as you register, to choose your user name. We advise that you keep the name appropriate. With this user account you are about to register, you agree to never give your password out to another person except an administrator, for your protection and for validity reasons. You also agree to NEVER use another person's account for any reason. We also HIGHLY recommend you use a complex and unique password for your account, to prevent account theft.

After you register and login to this forum, you will be able to fill out a detailed profile. It is your responsibility to present clean and accurate information. Any information the forum owner or staff determines to be inaccurate or vulgar in nature will be removed, with or without prior notice. Appropriate sanctions may be applicable.

Please note that with each post, your IP address is recorded, in the event that you need to be banned from this forum or your ISP contacted. This will only happen in the event of a major violation of this agreement.

Also note that the software places a cookie, a text file containing bits of information (such as your user name and password), in your browser's cache. This is ONLY used to keep you logged in/out. The software does not collect or send any other form of information to your computer.

Please do not swear whilst on this forum and keep all comment on the board and in PMs G-rated.

Thank you

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/for...onditions.html


Amendment of Terms & Conditions here at orchidgeeks.

The posting of links to any other forum on orchidgeeks is NOT Permitted


When one of the orchidgeeks Super Moderators sees the link it will be removed and a PM will be sent to the member for the reason for the edit.

Please do not argue with the forum staff or re edit what the moderator has posted for that will lead to an infraction or a possible ban from orchidgeeks.

thank you