Terms of Service

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1. Introduction
Welcome to the [Resident Group Name] website. This platform is designed to provide a space for residents to connect, share information, and engage in discussions relevant to our community. By using this website, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service, which outline the guidelines for participation and the responsibilities of both users and administrators.

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2. Membership & Verification
To ensure that only genuine residents participate in the forum, administrators have the right to verify applications. This may include checks to confirm residency status before granting access. By applying to join, you consent to any necessary verification processes.

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3. Community Guidelines
Residents must adhere to the following rules when using the website:

• Respectful Behaviour – All users must treat each other with respect. Personal attacks, insults, or abusive language will not be tolerated.

• No Swearing or Offensive Content – Posts must be free of profanity, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks.

• No Scams or Pyramid Schemes – Any attempt to promote scams, fraudulent activities, or multi-level marketing schemes is strictly prohibited.

• Stay on Topic – Posts should be relevant to the category they are posted in. Administrators may move posts to appropriate sections if necessary.

• No Spamming – Repetitive or irrelevant posts, excessive self-promotion, or advertising unrelated to the community will be removed.

• Privacy & Safety – Users must not share personal information of other residents without their explicit consent.

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4. Categories & Posting Guidelines
To keep discussions organised, residents must post in the correct category:

• Announcements & Updates – Important notices, updates from the residents’ group, or estate management news.

• Resident Discussions – General discussions about estate-related matters, events, and community concerns.

• Neighbourhood Help & Recommendations – A space for asking for assistance, recommending local services, and sharing advice.

• For Sale & Wanted – A section for residents to sell or request items they are looking to buy.

• Donations & Giveaways – A space to offer items for free that are no longer needed.

• Lost & Found – A section for reporting lost or found items (pets, keys, parcels, etc.).

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Users are encouraged to post relevant content in the correct category. Misplaced posts may be moved or removed at the discretion of the administrators.

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5. Moderation & Enforcement
Administrators reserve the right to:

• Remove posts or comments that violate these terms.

• Issue warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans for repeated violations.

• Edit or relocate posts to the correct categories if necessary.

• Close discussions that become unproductive, hostile, or violate the community guidelines.

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6. Liability & Responsibility

• The resident forum is a community-driven space, and the administrators are not responsible for the accuracy of information posted by users.

• Users are responsible for their own content and should fact-check any claims made before acting upon them.

• The website administrators are not liable for any disputes that arise from transactions, exchanges, or agreements made between residents.

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7. Changes to the Terms of Service
The administrators reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Residents will be notified of any significant changes.

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By using this website, you agree to follow these guidelines and help maintain a positive, respectful, and useful community for all residents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the administrators.