PalmTalk: Registration Form

Forum Terms & Rules

The basic ground rules for discussions on PalmTalk are simple: be polite, use common sense, and don't break the law.

We don't intend to censor messages based on the opinions expressed within posts, but we will enforce the policies outlined both here and on the Forum. We reserve the right to remove, modify or move posts or topics at our discretion and without explanation. Please contact the Moderator if you do not understand any of the rules, guidelines or policies outlined below.

Suspension of your account is a definite consequence of not adhering to these guidelines.

In addition to the rules posted here, you are required to read any individual forum rules which may be posted at the top of specific forums as Important threads or Announcements. The IPS assumes members have read all rules and will not take ignorance of any rules as an excuse for not following the rules, policies, and guidelines outlined here and in the forum specific rules.

General Forum Rules - These rules apply to all Forum categories:

We take the "Be Polite" rule very seriously. We do not tolerate any rudeness. Any member who is intentionally unpleasant or disruptive may be banned without warning. However, as a general rule we will follow the "3 strikes and you're out" approach: first warning comes with an automatic one week suspension. Second warning comes with an automatic two week suspension. Third warning will result in immediate, and permanent, suspension.
Threads dealing with controversial issues, such as politics, religion, sexual preference/activity to name a few are not allowed on PalmTalk.
Remain on topic. Major deviation from the topic will result in the deletion of the post or even the entire thread, depending on circumstances. Numerous transgressions could result in a warning.

Your account is yours alone. You are responsible for any activity created with it. You may not share your account login with anyone. If you choose to ignore this important restriction your account, and any accounts associated with it, will be disabled.

You may not link, in any manner, to sites or images containing pornography, gross violence, political messages, or other topics that are determined by moderators to be controversial or offensive.

Make sure you have permission from the property owner if you intend to post pictures taken on someone else's property. If a complaint is received that photos have been posted without permission, the post(s) or the entire thread will be deleted, depending on circumstances.

You agree that by participating in the "Palm Exchange" or otherwise engaging in commerce facilitated by Palm Talk you shall not violate any applicable local, state. federal, or international law or regulation and you are not a party or subject to or bound by any law of any jurisdiction, court or governmental body that is likely to adversely affect any agreements or transactions in which you engage as a result of your participation in Palm Talk.

By using Palm Talk, including the Palm Exchange, you agree to be responsible for, indemnify, defend and hold the International Palm Society, it's Directions, Officers, Moderators of Palm Talk, and other participants in Palm Talk harmless from and with respect to: (i) any and all Losses related to or arising directly or indirectly out of your participation in Palm Talk and (ii) any and all Losses resulting directly or indirectly from your failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations or international treaty obligations. "Losses" refers to all actual liabilities, expenses, costs, damages, penalties assessments, demands, claims, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees, expenses and court costs.

You also acknowledge that you are responsible for the consequences of your participation in Palm Talk and any agreements or transactions with other participants in Palm Talk are at your own risk and you agree not to hold the International Palm Society, it's Directions, Officers, Moderators of Palm Talk, and others with whom you are not directly involved, responsible for any Losses you may suffer therefrom.