Royal Forums rules

[Elspeth]

We've updated the forum rules; the new rules will take effect starting 1 November 2006.

The forum rules may be found here:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/?page=rules

They can also be reached by clicking on the "Community Rules" link at the bottom of each page.

A set of FAQs about the rules may be found here:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/?page=faq

Our rules are based on the Social Knowledge Terms of Use Agreement (Social Knowledge is the parent company of The Royal Forums). The terms of use may be found here:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/?page=terms

If you have questions that aren't covered by the FAQ, please post them in this thread:

Questions about the new rules

[Elspeth]

Dear posters,
We want to remind you of this very important announcement:

ATTENTION: NEW PHOTO POSTING RULES

Starting November 1, 2006, copyrighted photos may be posted directly onto The Royal Forums ONLY if you have written permission from the photographer or photo agency who owns the photos (copyright) OR if you took the photo yourself.

As before, the source of the photo needs to be included with the photo and the words "Posted with permission from {name of source}".

Since photo agencies never give permission for watermarked photos to be posted anywhere, all watermarked photos posted after November 1, 2006 will be deleted without notice.

The easiest way to share images with other members on the forum will be to copy URLs of their original location on the internet into your post. Members here will then be able to refer to and discuss these images just as before.

The only pictures that can be posted without source (and permission) are pictures that are in the public domain. Photos taken before the First World War are almost certainly in the public domain, as are photos on the very few websites which clearly identify their content as not being copyrighted.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that we all pay attention to these rules. If you post a photo onto this site that you do not have permission to post, the owner of the photo (photographer or photo agency) may choose to take legal action against you. Unfortunately, this forum will not be able to provide you with protection if this happens.

For more information, please read Forum Rules or FAQs

If you have questions, please post them here: Questions about the new rules

Thank you so much for your cooperation as we all get used to this new policy.

The whole TRF team.