Welcome.

Allen Talk is intended to be a fun, friendly and informative place where you and your neighbors can gather. The cornerstone value of our community is mutual respect and the most important rule is to treat others with the respect and dignity you'd expect yourself. Remember, when you visit Allen Talk you are a guest in our online home. Please act as you would in a friend's living room.

Members are Responsible for their Posted Messages.

The real-time nature of these forums makes it impossible for us to review or monitor messages and we are not responsible for any messages posted. All messages express the views of the author.

Allen Online reserves the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You always remain responsible for the content of your messages and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Allen Online and our associates with respect to any claim based upon your message. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact us immediately by email. We have the ability to remove objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so within a reasonable time frame if we determine that removal is necessary. Allen Online reserves the right to reveal whatever information we know about you in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any message you post. The laws that apply in the offline world must be obeyed online. We have zero tolerance for illegal behavior and we will cooperate with law enforcement on such matters.

User Accounts and Names.

You are only allowed one user registration. Complete all required information in the user profile. You may list your personal homepage if you have one. Do not list your business web site unless you are an Allen Online Advertiser. You cannot select a display name that may create confusion with another user or any other person even if that person does not use this service. User names that reflect the name of a product, service or business are not allowed unless it is from an Allen Online advertiser. Invalid email address will void your registration.

To conform to Federal Regulations, Allen Online has chosen to restrict the participation of those under 13 years of age in these forums.

Allen Online takes your Privacy Seriously.

You may not post any personal information about anybody or any material that is invasive of a person's privacy. This includes but is not limited to a person's real name, phone numbers, addresses, or any other private information. Allen Online extends this courtesy to persons not registered to use this service.

Freedom of Speech and Online Conduct.

You cannot post any material which is obscene, vulgar, hateful, religiously disrespectful, potentially libelous, racist, sexually oriented, threatening or defamatory. These limitations are not unusual as similar rules can be found at workplaces, schools, courtrooms and probably in your own home. When you register for these forums you agree to abide by these rules and voluntarily agree to restrict your own rights in exchange for receiving this Service.

Common sense and basic etiquette should guide your online conduct. Debate and disagreement are normal as long as it doesn't become discourteous. You may dispute opinions and facts, but do so with facts and information that focuses on the issue and not on the person. Personal attacks and flaming are not allowed and they are defined as comments that reflect upon a person instead of their opinion.

Specifically Not Allowed to be Posted.

• Business advertisements or solicitations unless by an Allen Online Advertiser.
  
• Legal matters or pending legal matters involving anyone or any entity.
  
• Missing person messages.
  
• Information brought to the attention of police or similar agency.
  
• Potentially slanderous or libelous posts or potentially false claims about any business, company, group, organization or individual.
  

Staying on Topic.

Please make sure that your posts stay on the topic that was originally posted. If you come up with a pressing question on another subject feel free to start a new topic. We understand that at times discussions will drift away from the original message but please remember that the person that started the topic had a specific reason to do so.

Forum Information and Database.

You agree not to copy, publish, distribute or create derivative works based on the contents of these forums unless you have written permission from Allen Online. As a user you agree to any information you have entered above being stored in a database. While this information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent Allen Online cannot be held responsible for any hacking attempt that may lead to the data being compromised.

Review Changes Periodically.

Allen Online reserves the right to change these Rules and Guidelines from time to time. Your continued use of these forums directly or indirectly, constitutes your acceptance of any changes. It is your sole responsibility to check these rules periodically and remain up-to-date with the changes.