UKSignBoards.com – Forum Rules

1. General Conduct

All posts must be made with respect and the best intentions. Aggressive, hostile, harassing, or discriminatory behaviour, including racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, or personal attacks, will result in immediate suspension or a permanent site ban.

Any form of bullying, stalking, or targeted harassment is strictly prohibited.

Do not post, share, or link to illegal, obscene, or harmful material.

2. Membership, Age, and Privacy

You must be at least 16 years old to register for an account. Users under 16 require parental/guardian consent.

This site is intended for use by business professionals, companies, and trade suppliers only. By registering, you confirm you are acting in a business or professional capacity.

Only one account per person is permitted. Creating multiple accounts may result in all accounts being banned.

By joining and posting, you agree to our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms of Use]. UKSignBoards.com complies with UK GDPR and data privacy laws.

We respect your privacy—please see our [Privacy Policy] for details on how we handle your personal data and cookies.

3. Copyright and Content

You may only post content (including images, files, and text) that you own or have the legal right to share.

Do not upload or post copyrighted or third-party material without permission. All copyright infringement reports will be acted on promptly.

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us immediately via the Contact Us form with details.

Opinions expressed by users are their own and do not reflect the views of UKSignBoards.com.

4. Trade Suppliers and Commercial Activity

Suppliers may not advertise services, products, or company details in any public posts.

If a user asks a direct question about your product, you may reply only with direct, factual information—no special offers, contact details, or promotion of other products.

Self-recommendation is not allowed. Only genuine customer/user recommendations are accepted to ensure unbiased feedback.

Do not use your company logo as a profile picture.

Any trade or commercial activity conducted through UKSignBoards.com is strictly between members. UKSignBoards.com does not endorse, vet, or guarantee any suppliers, products, services, or transactions. Members engage at their own risk.

5. Profile and Posting Rules

Profile images: Only real, clear head-and-shoulder photos of the member are allowed. No avatars, cartoons, company logos, animals, or obscured faces (no hats, sunglasses, etc.).

Post placement: Posts must be made in the appropriate forum. Repeatedly posting in the wrong forum may lead to suspension.

Advertising: Advertising your own company, services, or website in forums is not permitted. Contact with other members must be via the Private Message (PM) facility only.

Post titles: Must be descriptive and appropriate. Admin may edit post titles for clarity or appropriateness.

Duplicate, spam, or non-constructive posts may be removed at any time by the admin.

6. Moderation, Bans, and Appeals

Admin reserves the right to edit, move, or delete any post without notice if it breaks these rules or is deemed inappropriate.

Continual disregard for the rules will result in a site ban without notice.

Do not question admin actions publicly. Any queries must be sent via Private Message or the Contact Us form.

The admin team’s decisions are final to protect the integrity of the community and site. Repeated abuse of the appeals process may result in further action.

Reporting: To report abuse, breaches of these rules, or illegal content, use the ‘Contact Us’ form or private message an admin. All reports are confidential and taken seriously.

7. SEO, Google, and Content Integrity

Members must not post duplicate, spun, or low-value content.

Thin or spammy content will be removed to protect community quality and Google search rankings.

All profile/member pages are subject to ‘noindex’ to protect SEO. Only valuable, unique content will be indexed.

All forum activity and rules are designed to maintain the highest standards of trust, safety, and helpfulness as recommended by Google Search Essentials.

8. Legal Liability & Disclaimer

UKSignBoards.com is not responsible for any loss, damages, or disputes arising from participation, advice given, or transactions between members.

All use of this site is at your own risk. We do not provide warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy or reliability of content.

Consumer rights under UK consumer law do not apply to use of this website or any transactions conducted here, as the site is strictly for business use.

9. Updates to Rules

These rules may be updated at any time. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the new rules.

By registering or posting on UKSignBoards.com, you agree to abide by these rules and our [Privacy Policy]. Failure to do so may result in suspension or removal from the site.

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