Registration Agreement

You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or otherwise in violation of any International or United States Federal law. You also agree not to post any copyrighted material unless you own the copyright or you have written consent from the owner of the copyrighted material. Spam, flooding, advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and solicitations are also forbidden on this forum.

Note that it is impossible for the staff or the owners of this forum to confirm the validity of posts. Please remember that we do not actively monitor the posted messages, and as such, are not responsible for the content contained within. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information presented. The posted messages express the views of the author, and not necessarily the views of this forum, its staff, its subsidiaries, or this forum's owner. Anyone who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to notify an administrator or moderator of this forum immediately. The staff and the owner of this forum reserve the right to remove objectionable content, within a reasonable time frame, if they determine that removal is necessary. This is a manual process, however, please realize that they may not be able to remove or edit particular messages immediately. This policy applies to member profile information as well.

You remain solely responsible for the content of your posted messages. Furthermore, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owners of this forum, any related websites to this forum, its staff, and its subsidiaries. The owners of this forum also reserve the right to reveal your identity (or any other related information collected on this service) in the event of a formal complaint or legal action arising from any situation caused by your use of this forum.

You have the ability, as you register, to choose your username. We advise that you keep the name appropriate. With this user account you are about to register, you agree to never give your password out to another person except an administrator, for your protection and for validity reasons. You also agree to NEVER use another person's account for any reason. We also HIGHLY recommend you use a complex and unique password for your account, to prevent account theft.

After you register and login to this forum, you will be able to fill out a detailed profile. It is your responsibility to present clean and accurate information. Any information the forum owner or staff determines to be inaccurate or vulgar in nature will be removed, with or without prior notice. Appropriate sanctions may be applicable.

Please note that with each post, your IP address is recorded, in the event that you need to be banned from this forum or your ISP contacted. This will only happen in the event of a major violation of this agreement.

Also note that the software places a cookie, a text file containing bits of information (such as your username and password), in your browser's cache. This is ONLY used to keep you logged in/out. The software does not collect or send any other form of information to your computer.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/01/2026
Last Updated: 08/01/2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our forum. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws.
2. Who We Are
We operate an online forum for programmers using the Simple Machines Forum (SMF) platform. For data protection purposes, we are the Data Controller.
3. What Data We Collect

Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted).
Profile Details: Optional information you provide (e.g., bio, location).
Forum Activity: Posts, messages, and interactions.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies for security and functionality.

4. How We Use Your Data

To manage your account and provide forum services.
To maintain security and prevent fraud.
To improve user experience and forum functionality.
To comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:

Consent: When you register and agree to our terms.
Legitimate Interests: To operate and secure the forum.
Legal Obligations: When required by law.

6. Cookies
We use cookies for session management and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share data with: OVH - LAW INFORCEMENT

Service providers (e.g., hosting, security).
Authorities if legally required.

8. Data Retention
We retain your data while your account is active. You can request deletion at any time.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data.
Correct inaccuracies.
Request deletion.
Object to processing.
Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].
10. Security
We use encryption and secure protocols to protect your data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page.