Last Updated: January 18, 2024

These terms govern the use of the private Internet forum located at https://forum.grlucas.net (“the forum”). By creating an account and using the forum, you agree to these terms with Gerald R. Lucas, Ph.D., the administrator and owner of the forum. If you do not agree, you may not use the forum.

The forum is a private platform designed primarily for educational and professional purposes. Access is restricted to authorized users, including students, colleagues, and invited participants.

Important Terms

These terms include provisions that affect your rights and responsibilities, such as:

  • The disclaimers in Disclaimers
  • Limits on liability in Limits on Liability
  • Your responsibility for misuse in Your Responsibility
  • Agreement to resolve disputes through arbitration in Disputes

Your Permission to Use the Forum

Subject to these terms, you are granted permission to use the forum. This permission is limited and contingent upon compliance with these terms.

Conditions for Use of the Forum

Your use of the forum is subject to the following conditions:

  1. You must be at least 13 years old.
  2. The administrator reserves the right to revoke access at any time.
  3. You must comply with the rules outlined in Acceptable Use and Content Standards.

Acceptable Use

You agree to:

  1. Refrain from breaking the law or encouraging illegal activity.
  2. Use only your own account and never impersonate others.
  3. Avoid posting advertisements, spam, or solicitations.
  4. Respect the privacy of other users and never share their personal information.
  5. Not use automated tools to access or scrape content from the forum.
  6. Avoid placing undue strain on the forum’s infrastructure.
  7. Follow all applicable laws and forum-specific rules.

Content Standards

Content you submit must adhere to the following standards:

  1. It must not be illegal, harmful, offensive, or abusive.
  2. It must respect intellectual property rights and not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other rights.
  3. It must not include malicious code, viruses, or other harmful components.
  4. It must not disclose personal or confidential information without proper authorization.

Your Account

To access the forum, you must create an account and provide a valid email address. By creating an account, you agree to:

  1. Keep your account credentials secure.
  2. Notify the administrator immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
  3. Be responsible for all activity associated with your account until you notify the administrator of a compromise.

The administrator reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you submit to the forum. However, by posting content, you grant the forum a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display your content for educational purposes. This license ends when your content is removed, either by you or the administrator, except for backups or cached copies.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your content complies with these terms and does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

Privacy Policy

This forum operates under the Privacy Policy outlined on the main website, with the following additions:

  1. Limited data (e.g., email addresses) is collected for account creation and communication purposes.
  2. No personal data is shared with third parties.
  3. Users must respect the privacy of others by not sharing personal information outside the forum.

Disclaimers

The forum is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. The administrator is not responsible for:

  1. Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.
  2. Third-party links or services accessed through the forum.
  3. Any damages resulting from use of the forum.

Limits on Liability

The total liability of the forum administrator for claims related to the forum will not exceed $50, to the extent permitted by law.

Feedback

Feedback and suggestions are welcome. By submitting feedback, you agree that it may be used without notification, compensation, or acknowledgment.

Termination

Either you or the administrator may terminate this agreement at any time. Termination ends your permission to use the forum but does not affect provisions related to content ownership, disclaimers, or liability.

Disputes

Disputes related to these terms or the forum are governed by the laws of Georgia. Any disputes must be resolved through arbitration in Macon, GA, following the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated periodically. Substantial updates will be communicated to users via email or notifications within the forum. Continued use of the forum constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding these terms, contact the administrator at [email protected].