Forums Rules & Guidelines

Hey guys! In order to keep this platform safe, supportive and welcoming for all users, be it readers or writers, we're laying down some ground rules, guidelines and etiquettes. These guidelines have been designed with the intention to make Ritoria the best community it can possibly be, promoting creativity, fun and user safety.

Any user found to be in violation of these rules and guidelines will be removed from Ritoria. 

Forums Rules & Guidelines:  

1. Keep it safe! 

Any material which constitutes defamation, harassment, or abuse is strictly prohibited. Material that is sexually or otherwise obscene, racist, or otherwise overly discriminatory is not permitted on these forums. 

Your registered screen name and avatars must not contain website or email address details, the name, or identifiable abbreviation of, an organisation, company, contact or location information, expletives, obscenities, religious statements, or other potentially contentious terminology. 

2. Keep it civil and be kind. 

Above all, users are expected to be kind, helpful, and respectful. Assume the best of people and try to make things better. However, if you're harrased or bullied, please help us keep this platform safe by reporting the user and we will take necessary action.

3. We hate spam just as much as you do!

Advertising of jobs, goods or services for commercial gain is not allowed. However, users may post promotional material regarding publications and posts that would be relevant to Ritoria only. 

4. Post in the relevant forums. 

Your posting must be appropriate to the forum and relevant to the discussion. Do not post the same topic into multiple forums. Choose the most appropriate forum for your question.

5. Posts must not infringe copyright law. 

-The forums must not be used to post, exchange or download material protected by copyright law. 

-You must fully reference any extracts from copyrighted material.

-If you breach copyright laws your post will be removed.

-You may be held liable for the content you post. Be aware of content on the World Wide Web that might be subject to copyright. For more information on copyright law, please visit the UK Intellectual Property Office website.

6. Forum users are allowed one forum account only.

- If you attempt to use multiple accounts, we may remove your access to our forums without notice.

- We regularly check the information we hold about our forum users. If we believe the information that you’ve provided is incorrect, your account may be removed.

7. Discussion of potential or actual legal proceedings is prohibited on the public discussion forums.

8. Warn your readers about potential NSFW/Mature content in any posts you create. 

9. Do not post harmful or malicious content intentionally or otherwise!

Disclaimer:

• YOU remain personally responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ritoria (Ritoria Publishing LTD), and their agents with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s).
• 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 Ritoria  or any entity associated with the Ritoria Forums.
• We reserve the right to delete any posted message for any reason whatsoever.
• You hereby consent to Ritoria disclosing information we hold about you to any proper prosecuting or investigating authority in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any message/comment posted by you here in the Ritoria Forums.
• Ritoria (Ritoria Publishing LTD), the owners of this site, reserve the right to amend these Rules at any time. 

How To Notify Us Of Objectionable Material 

You can report users, or email us at info@ritoria.com. 

Check out our Content Guidelines for information about our content and posting guidelines, copyright laws and policies, and user conduct.