TERMS OF SERVICE (T.O.S.)

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TERMS OF SERVICE (T.O.S.)
Ghost Research International (G.R.I.) Forum

Reading, agreement to, and abiding by the following is a condition of membership to this forum.

We reserve the right to make changes to the T.O.S. at any time, without further notification. Forum members are advised to check back regularly for any changes.

These terms are primarily to assist in making your use of the board, and that of others, more enjoyable.


1. USER ACCOUNTS

1.1 No user may register more than one user account.

1.2 Account names may not contain profanity.

1.3 Email addresses connected with an account must be valid at all times.

1.4 Creation and maintaining of an account signifies acceptance of these T.O.S. and any updates that may be made to it.

1.5 Accounts which remain inactive for more than 30 days may be deleted at any time.

1.5 Moderators and Administrators reserve the right to modify, suspend, ban or delete any account at their discretion.


2. POSTS, TOPICS & THREADS

2.1 Off topic posts
Topics are there to assist in providing a structured format please keep to the topic of the thread. Take care to ensure you post to the correct thread.

2.2 Multiple posts
Posting the same question/comment on various threads wastes not only your time but everyone else's.

2.3 Discriminatory posts
No posts may contain racial, gender or religious insults, defamatory or discriminatory comments.

2.4 Offensive posts
No post shall be made which, in the opinion of the moderators, has the intent to hurt or offend anyone. Civillised discussion is encouraged, without the inclusion of threats, rudeness, disruption or insults.

2.5 Argumentitive or Hostile Posts
Forum members come from a range of backgrounds and belief systems. There are also research groups from all around the world with differing methods and approaches to their research. Some believe in ghosts, some don't - some are firm believers and some a hardened skeptics. Unfortunately there are also others who only wish to argue and promote conflict - the later will not be tolerated.

2.4 Think before you post!
Consider carefully what others have said before you reply and consider how your post may be interpreted. It is very easy to make incorrect assumptions when communicating via text only, without hearing or seeing the other party. You may even be arguing with someone who actually shares your point of view!
Examples include:

• Do not assume that someone believes or disbelieves in something until they actually say so - people who research the paranormal don't necessarily believe or disbelieve a given theory - that's often why they are researching!
• Equipment may be used to provide evidence of unusual activity or to provide a natural explanation - do not assume someone using it believes it will magically locate a ghost. Also, its use may be simply to provide more data - or to evaluate one of the many unproven theories that abound in this field. Saying that a given piece of equipment has no use in research is different from saying you believe it is being used incorrectly.

Basically it comes down to accepting you may have differing views, but also allowing others to do the same! Respect, manners, tact and consideration for others will all come in handy!

2.5 Moderators and Administrators reserve the right to move, modify, delete or lock any thread at their discretion. If a thread is locked no one shall create a similar thread in an attempt to circumvent the blocked one.

2.6 Moderators and Administrators reserve the right to move, modify or delete any post at their discretion.

2.7 No member shall publicly argue against the decision of a Moderator or Administrator to block, lock, delete or modify a post, topic or thread. Should points of moderation be an issue any complaints should be submitted by personal message through the forum.


3. FORUM AND CONTENT

3.1 The G.R.I. Forum consists of various areas including that used by the public, affiliated groups, team members and liasons. The decision of access to various areas lies exclusively with the administrators and moderators of the forum.

3.2 The forum or any of the associated content may be removed, purged or deleted at any time.

3.3 Outside use of any information appearing in the forum is prohibited unless you have obtained the permission of the author, and give full credit to the author and the GRI Forum. To protect the interests of the author, the GRI Forum, and the person quoting it is best to reply to the individual thread concerned or contact the author directly - requesting permission to quote. That way everyone is aware of what can/can't be used outside the forum. Remember that violation of this may not only result in removal from the forum but also legal proceedings.

3.4 Ghost Research International reserves the right to reproduce, quote or publish any content contained in the PUBLIC SECTION of the forum without further notice or limitation and in any manner it deems appropriate. Due credit will of course be given whenever possible.

3.5 No responsibility is accepted by the forum owners, administrators or moderators for any loss or damage of any kind, howsoever caused, resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this forum.

3.6 Users should be aware of GRI's Privacy Policy.