Terms of Service - Barnsley Community Forum

BarnsleyForum.com - Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction Welcome to BarnsleyForum.com (the "Forum"). By accessing or using this Forum, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Forum. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.

2. Eligibility & Registration 2.1 Users must be at least 18 years old to register an account and participate in discussions. 2.2 By creating an account, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and up to date. 2.3 Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. Any activity conducted under your account is your responsibility.

3. Acceptable Use 3.1 Users agree to engage respectfully and lawfully while using the Forum. 3.2 The following content is strictly prohibited:

Hate speech, threats, harassment, or defamation.
Pornographic, violent, or otherwise inappropriate material.
Promotion of illegal activities.
Spam, self-promotion, or commercial advertising without prior authorisation. 3.3 Users must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Forum, interfere with its operation, or engage in any form of cyber misconduct.

4. Moderation & Content Management 4.1 We reserve the right to remove, modify, or restrict content that violates these Terms. 4.2 Forum administrators and moderators have full discretion to issue warnings, suspend, or permanently ban users who breach these Terms. 4.3 Users acknowledge that content posted on the Forum remains public and accessible to others.

5. Intellectual Property 5.1 Users retain the copyright of their original content but grant BarnsleyForum.com a perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use, modify, and distribute such content within the Forum. 5.2 Users may not post copyrighted material without the permission of the rightful owner.

6. Liability & Disclaimers 6.1 The Forum does not take responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of user-generated content. 6.2 We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Forum and reserve the right to modify or terminate services at any time. 6.3 BarnsleyForum.com shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the Forum, including but not limited to loss of data, reputational harm, or exposure to offensive content.

7. Privacy & Data Protection 7.1 By using the Forum, you acknowledge that your data may be collected, stored, and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 7.2 Users must not share personal information about other individuals without their consent.

8. Termination & Suspension 8.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any user’s access to the Forum at our sole discretion if they violate these Terms. 8.2 Banned users may appeal their suspension by contacting Forum administration, though reinstatement is not guaranteed.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution 9.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. 9.2 Any disputes arising from the use of the Forum shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at admin@barnsleyforum.com

By using BarnsleyForum.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms and Conditions.