1. Introduction.

2. General Guidelines.

3. Signature and Avatar Guidelines.

4. Market/Hot Deals Guidelines.

5. Gallery System

6. Conclusion.

Introduction

To enhance the quality of the discussion along with the content of the forums, we request that you abide by the following rules and guidelines when viewing, posting or replying to messages in the forum.

This forum is open to all. However if you are below the age of 13 we expect you to take your parent's or local guardian's permission before registering.

While the staff members and the moderating team of TechEnclave.com will try their best to keep offensive or derogatory content out of this website/forum, neither TechEnclave.com nor our website hosts takes any responsibility for any content that is posted on this forum by any user.

General Guidelines

• Do not post material that is obscene, abusive, or that otherwise violates any of the guidelines mentioned herein.
  
  
1. Flaming - Flaming will not be tolerated. While we are committed to freedom of expression, a deliberate attempt to malign or to hurt the feelings of a member or a specific community will not be tolerated. Please use the report post function to report any offensive post to the Moderators or to the Administrators. Alternately, a private message can also be sent to the Moderator of the respective section. Please show respect for yourself and other members of TechEnclave.com. Please refrain from using derogatory remarks and language in the forums. A lot of foul words are automatically masked by the forum software; however some may still have escaped our notice. If any words are missed, please contact a Moderator or Administrator at the earliest.
   
   
2. Obscene Images TechEnclave.com is a public forum and any distasteful photographs or images containing explicit imagery will not be entertained. Furthermore, this includes those of a graphic or vulgar nature, which would be deemed unsuitable for a community forum for all ages.
3. Nationality - Members at this forum represent countries from around the world. Political propaganda will not be tolerated. Deliberate and/or malicious "country bashing" will result in action up to and including user ban depending on severity. All posts found offending are to be reported to the respective section moderators or the staff.
   
   
4. Racism Any racist or sexist remarks will be deleted and the member will be warned or banned. The internet is one world where colour or creed or sex is not an issue.
   
   
5. Usernames People seem to believe that since the use of abusive language in the forums is prohibited, so why not register or signup with an abusive username. Any abusive/bad language seen in usernames will be looked upon harshly and will more than likely be deleted on sight. Usernames can be changed by contacting an Administrator subject to certain conditions. The Administrators and Staff hold the right to grant the username change as per their own free wish. They also reserve to change the username with a notification if the username is found to be offencive. Kindly report any sightings of usernames with abusive language in it to the TechEnclave.com Staff.
   
   
6. Threatening Private Messages are also frowned upon and action will be taken if the system is abused. Please feel free to forward all such PM's to any of the Staff members.
   
   
   
   
• Do not post copyrighted material such as retail software, visual themes or other software that requires permission before distribution. This includes hacking cracking or any other types of Black Hat activities.
  
  
1. Hacking/Cracking - This site does not promote or want to condone the use of bypassing security of any kind. Including breaking into networks, even if a member owns it and wants the network broken into. There are plenty of other sites that will do the same. TechEnclave.com isn't the place to request or post such information or help.
   
   
2. Warez - Warez is strictly banned. This includes `keygens' / `key generators' and 'cracks', or how to obtain or install them. This can include information on how to bypass, circumvent any software or operating system's security protocols. Do not ask for help on installing configuring any help with game cracks. We do not recommend or promote using them and will not provide support for them.
   
   
3. Visual Themes - If the author of a visual theme has given you permission to change and/or post his/her theme, please send a copy of the email to TechEnclave.com administrator or staff before you post such material. Please do not post the visual theme until you have been notified to do so from the staff or administrators of TechEnclave.com. You are however free to post freeware themes that are in the public domain.
   
   
   
   
• Do not use the forum to advertise retail products or services that are not free or go against other forum rules. Do not post links to competitive forums, with the pure intent of generating traffic though you can contact the administrators for site link exchanges.
  
  
1. Retail Products and Services - New products news can be posted here but, please do not give a sales pitch here. Do not post links to referral sites here. They will be removed. [Special Note: We do have a 'Hot Deals' section where you can post your own websites or links to websites other then TechEnclave.com for the benefit of other members. However let it be clear that the forum section is meant solely for bringing to the notice of other members any new products being sold or some hot freeware deals. Please do not use this section as a backdoor to advertise your site. Any spamming or posts meant for the sake of advertising will be deleted.]
   Apart from this TechEnclave.com reserves the right to remove any link in any post deemed unsafe or harmful to the members or TechEnclave.com.
   
   
• Hot-Linking Images in Forums: Since there are a few issues with hotlinking images from other sites-
  
  
  1. Leeching: Everytime any member opens your Hotlinked thread - TE has to load the image from the parent site - so basically we are stealing their bandwidth every single time our members access your thread. While some sites allow this, others donot.
  
  
  2. Danger of Swapping: The original picture you Hotlink can be swapped or replaced by another inappropriate picture by the owner of the Image or the site you have hot-linked to, so instead of say the Uber GPU you wanted to show off, you might get another picture instead of it for example a Nude Picture on the page which you never intended to post as it is against the rules.
  
  
  3. Lastly, the page load times are affected and a few images cause the forum pages to be displayed incorrectly for a few members.
  
  


• Solutions:
  
  1. We suggest all our members to utilise the services of Image Hosting Servers like Imageshack, Supload etc for all image hosting needs. Just upload your picture to the server & then copy/paste the Thumbnail Code in your post.
  2. You can also use the Attachment feature offered by TechEnclave.com to host a few files.
  
  
• Please note that hot-linked images from now on will be removed when seen without any explaination.
  
  
• Do not spam the forums with useless posts. Posts that are completely off topic in order to raise post count or generally irritate other forum users will be removed or deleted and the member who posted the message may be issued a warning looking at the content of the post and if he/she repeatedly spam. This also includes posting the same message in multiple forums, the threads will be merged and the various original posts will be removed. No double and/or cross-posting in different forums. Double and cross posting results in off-topic threads. Generally, your post isn't important enough to be posted into different forums.
  
  
• Off late it has been noticed that some members are misusing the report post button for spamming. Kindly donot misuse a feature. Repeatedly doing so can result in action being taken against you without prior warning.
  
  
• Do not use vague words in your topic. Topics such as "help me" are often ignored by other members. Members are more likely to view a thread if the topic is more definitive and to the point. Members and Staff here want to help, but we can't if we are not lead to the thread as most members and staff are good in different aspects. Any new thread must have a title with relevant information to the topic you want to discuss. The name of a thread is just like the headline in a newspaper; it helps you to select threads personally relevant for you. Thread titles like 'looking for...' 'wtf', 'please read' or 'what's your opinion' are not allowed. Thread titles that use shock value or humor or any other attempt to get extra attention should be avoided.
  
  
• Advertising/Recruitment by the use of posting threads or PMing members is not allowed. If we see any such threads or posts, they will be trashed. If a PM with a similar content is reported, action can be taken against the member(s) found guilty.
  
  
• TechEnclave.com reserves the right to edit or delete any message that does not adhere to or comply with the above guidelines. We also reserve the right to ban any and every individual who repeatedly violates them. If your thread is moved to a non-visible forum or deleted, you will be contacted via a Private Message by the staff as soon as possible. To ensure that the forum guidelines are enforced the moderators have the ability to moderate or delete posts and threads. Super Moderators have the ability to ban users that do not comply with these guidelines.
  
  
• Posts that are completely off topic in order to raise post count or generally irritate other forum users will be removed. This also includes posting the same message in multiple forums, the threads will be merged and the various original posts will be removed.
  
  
• Do not Private Message Administrators or Moderators with questions concerning computer problems. Post your questions in the appropriate forum section - Other forum member(s) may have the same problem or may have the answer to your problem. You will have a better chance of getting the answer you are looking for in a timely fashion if you post in the correct section. Only post in the forum that matches your topic. The board is divided into several forums with sub-forums. If you pay attention and read the titles of the forums, you should be able to figure out which forum to post in. Make use of the search function if you are unsure about where to post.
  
  
• Before posting, make use of the board search feature. You get there by clicking the 'search' button. The search feature is self-explanatory, so with a bit of practice you will quickly find what you want. We highly recommend making use of the search feature, it is a fast way to gain information. Using the search feature will avoid multiple threads dealing with the same subject.
  
  
• 'Pushing' or bumping' threads solely in order to make a thread "rise to the top" of the forum is not allowed. If your thread has no response, then after a reasonable amount of time feel free to respond in case it was just missed. This is better than and preferred over reposting the same thread. If a thread is not in the Chatter Bits / Entertainment / Jokers Club forum, do not force it off-topic. If something interesting develops you can always create a new thread. Anything and everything in these forums must be posted in English only. Otherwise the content will be deleted. You'll just be wasting your time.
  
  
• If you want to address a member personally, write an email to that person or make use of the 'private message' (PM) feature. Private communication on the forum is forbidden. This is not a chat room. The forum contains versatile PM capabilities. Simply clicking on the PM Button on different locations will send a PM to the specific member. Incoming PM's are usually immediately displayed on the screen using JavaScript (a "pop-up"). In addition, you have a PM Button at the bottom of the pages. Members' email addresses can be found in their profile.
  
  
• Kindly note that your post cannot contain only smilies. A maximum of 15 smilies per post are allowed with no more than 3 in succession.
  
  
• Donot abuse or aim attacks directly or indirectly at the staff. If you want to report any actions by a moderator or a staff member, kindly post so in the Feedback section or PM the administrators with a proper reason for the same. Please keep a civil tone to your post.
  
  
• There is absolutely no room for slander, insults, and bashing here! Keep a civil tone to your posting. Abuse of fellow forum members will not be tolerated. The rules for newsgroups pertain here, as well. Do not forget that you are communicating with human beings. Remember: treat others as you want to be treated. Keeping in mind the recent posts, any post which contain any sort of an insult will have action instantiated against you. This maybe in the form of reseting post count, negative reps by staff or any other means deemed suitable by the TechEnclave.com staff.
  
  
• To ensure that the forum guidelines are enforced the moderators have the ability to moderate or delete posts and threads. Super Moderators have the ability to ban users that do not comply with these guidelines. Super Moderators and Moderators will leave a note if posts are edited and a private message may be sent to the users if a post is deleted or a thread is shifted.
  
  

Signature and Avatar Guidelines

• All signatures should not exceed the following size limits and must remain within the rules mentioned below. Failing which the signatures and avatars can be removed without prior notice.
  
  
1. For Signatures Containing Only Text: 4 lines normal size (Size = 2), 5 lines small size(Size 1) and up to 90 chars per line (The default resolution used for this is 1024*768). Blank lines are counted as a line. No smilies allowed. Bold formatting allowed for text size 1 and a maximum of 4 lines.
   
   
2. For Signatures Containing Only Images: 1 image up to 500 pixels wide and 120 pixels tall and 40KB in size. This includes multiple images, the total size of the images should not exceed 40KB and must not be more than 500 Pixels Wide combined and 120 Pixels High combined. You cannot use smilies in such a sig. No blank lines, smilies or text is allowed.



3. For Signatures Containing an Image and Text: A maximum size of 500 Pixels in Width and 100 Pixels in height with a size of 30KB or less is allowed. The Text along with the image cannot exceed 2 lines with the size set as 1. No smilies are allowed in such a signature. No code or quote tags allowed with such a signature. Bold formatting is also not allowed.



4. For Signatures with Smilies: Text in bold is allowed for a maximum text size of 1. The text along with smilies in such a signature will have to be a maximum of 3 lines with a restriction of one smilie per line only.



5. For Signatues Containing the Quote or the Code tags: A maximum of 2 lines of text inside the quote or code tags are allowed with a font size of 1. No smilies or images are allowed with such a signature.



6. TechEnclave.com already has to display ads to cover the running costs, so don't annoy our members by making your sig into some sort of web ad. (ie: Advertising in your sig is not allowed).We allow sigs only to non advertising personal websites or to blogs. If you are posting such links in your sig then please make sure you have only one outgoing link.The Staff of TechEnclave.com holds the right to judge if a link in your signature is allowed or not.
   
   
7. Your signature may not advertise or link to a competing site or an alternative to TechEnclave.com. This has been an issue lately. Staff are aware of it and will take action against any offending signatures we may see.
   
   This is not an open directory, if you love slashdot or elite uber tech then good for you, we dont want to see it here, this is not an tech advertising site!!! You may contact the administrators for an Affiliate programme or advertising on TechEnclave if you are the administrator of the site in question.



8. For Avatars: Up to 100 pixels wide, 100 pixels tall and 20KB in size.



9. Please note that the staff may be exempt to a small extent from the above rules.






• The TechEnclave.com team shall be the sole arbitrator of what does and what does not violate community standards.
  
  

Market/Hot Deals Guidelines

• You should not put up the following for sale -
  
  
1. Warez or bootleg software distribution.
2. Microsoft CD or COA (Certificate of Authenticity). You must sell the software as it was originally packaged.
3. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm, or any other weapons.
4. Obscene (XXX) items.

Anyone who knowingly buys, sells, trades, or distributes any of the things mentioned above through this forum will be suspended or permanently banned at our discretion. This decision cannot be contested.

• You may only post in the thread if you are interested in buying or selling, or have something positive to say. You may not make any flaming or useless posts. In case you feel the quoted price is high, you may contact the seller via PM and make him/her your offer.
  
  
• No setting up of online shop at TE. If you are a dealer/distributor, you can contact the staff and get your products advertised on TE. Please do not use the market section for the same.
  
  
• No Auctions. No linking to auctions outside of TE and no auctioning of products will be entertained on TE as well. You need to post a fixed price for your products.
  
  
• If you are selling something, it is mandatory that you quote a price.
  
  
• Please update your threads when you have sold your items or found what you wanted. If the item has been sold or you want a new thread to be started then inform the administrators or global moderators about locking the thread.
  
  
• If your thread grows too long or too old for easy navigation, start a new thread, and ask for the old one to be locked away. If necessary, you can get the original post edited to include a link from one thread to the other by contacting the section moderators or supermoderators.
  
  
• Read the rules before you make a post. Posting in the Market Section means you have read the rules and fully comply with it.
  
  
• TechEnclave.com does not provide any warranty on the goods that are on sale nor does it vouch for the honesty of the seller. TechEncalve merely is a platform to help you all in offloading the "extra baggage" you may have and/or procure something that you have been thinking of. One may not hold TechEnclave.com responsible for any deals gone fraudulent. Of course, we would definitely want to hear from you about any bad experiences you have had.

Posts made in this section that do not comply with the rules will be immediately deleted without any reason being given to the poster and may lead to temporary or permanent ban for the poster.

1. Authors of the thread can bump up their deals after a time frame of 24hrs since the last post made in the thread and so on successively until the deal is finalized.
2. Bumps from friends are not allowed especially with the quotes of "Bump for a friend" or "Great Deal" or "Would buy if I had the money" etc
3. If incase the author of the thread is sick and his/her friend wishes to carry on with the thread, the friend is treated as the author and the same rule applies to him/her. Only one bump in a time frame of 24 hrs since the last post made in the thread.

• Minimum 35 posts
• Non-negative reputation points.(you start at neutral reputation)
• You must be a member on TechEnclave for atleast 7 days.

Gallery System

TechEnclave.com has provided a gallery system for the members to upload images which they wish to share with other fellow members. Any member is allowed to upload images into the gallery provided that they are not copyrighted and are suitable for viewing by an audience of all ages. Any vulgar or obscene images will be deleted on sight with or without notification to the uploader and he/she may be issued with a warning or a temporary ban depending on the offence.

Members are requested to report any copyrighted images to the staff as soon as possible along with solid proof. Authors who find their work in the gallery without permission may contact the staff if they wish to have the images removed. Copyrighted images, will be allowed if the author has given permission to the member to host his/her work elsewhere.

Uploading girls in bikini or lingerie in any section apart from "Bikini Babes" is a violation of TE Rules. Kindly note that some images from even this section are vulgar in nature and maybe deleted with or without prior warning.

Uploading topless ,transparent tops or nude images are not allowed and strict action will be taken against offenders which could result in a possible ban.

If you are unsure about which section to upload your picture/images to, contact a gallery mod.

TechEnclave.com, the host or the TechEnclave.com staff claims no responsibility whatsoever of the image uploaded in the gallery and will not be held accountable incase a copyrighted image makes its way into the gallery. Please contact us at the earliest to remove the image. It will be removed on top priority.

Conclusion

This forum is about building a community. We want you to enjoy yourself while getting the most from your visit to our site and forums. Please keep these guidelines in mind when posting. Repeatedly violating the above mentioned rules will result in a warning from an Admin or Moderator. Breaking the rules can result, depending on the severity of the violation, in a warning by administrator, temporary ban on posting, total ban from the site or any other punishment as applicable. TechEnclave.com has a warning system in place for Community rule violations. Warnings may be issued by the Moderators, Supermoderators or Administrators publically or via PM.

Kindly note that the failure to respond to an official PM by a Staff Member may instantiate some action against you.

These rules are subject to change as and when needed. Any changes thus made, will be updated here along with a revision date. It's the member's responsibility to keep a check on the rules and guideline changes from time to time. Incase of any doubts with the current guidelines, please contact a staff member immediately.

TechEnclave.com Staff will be the sole arbitrators in case of any dispute arising due to the implementation of the rules or any other forum related activity. The decision of the staff will be final and binding.

Thank you for sparing your time and reading the guidelines.

TechEnclave.com Staff



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