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MommyChats' Chatter Agreement
(A.K.A. "Terms of Service" or "TOS")
By logging into Mommy Chats' chat room you are
stating that you understand and are agreeing to the following terms:
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I understand, as a MommyChats chatter, that this
site is owned and operated by one work-at-home-mom
(Webmama Tina) of 2
young children...and that this means that she is not always able
to be prompt in her response to emails and issues, since her
family comes first in priority. I agree to be as patient as
possible when problems arise.
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I understand that this
website, being run by only one mama (with some helpers, but
still owned and operated primarily by one mama), is not a
democracy, it is a business. A fun business, but a business
nonetheless. All decisions will be made by the Webmama and are
final, unless otherwise stated. The Webmama does
solicit opinions and does
value chatter's opinions, but the final word is always the Webmama's. (It IS her site,
after all.)
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I understand that I must watch my language when
chatting in the chat room, as this is a family friendly site and
many moms have young ones reading over their shoulders. I agree
to keep all profane language and sexually explicit topics to
instant message (IM... also called PM/private message), or
create a temporary, password protected, new, or private, room
for this purpose (button for creating a new room is on the
toolbar, below the user/room list).
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I understand that incorrectly spelling a word
to get around the language filters is NOT allowed, and
misspelled profanity is STILL profanity.
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I understand that Mommy Chats is not a place to
proselytize, or convert someone to, my religion. If someone is
interested in learning about my faith, I agree to take this
conversation to IM or to a new room.
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I agree not to discuss my
product or business unless it is relevant to the conversation
(in the chat room or in IM) and there are chatters truly
interested in hearing about it. Otherwise this is considered
unwelcome spam, and not allowed on Mommy Chats.
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I agree not to chat in a manner
which is disrespectful, defamatory, adversarial, baiting,
harassing, offensive, insultingly sarcastic or otherwise
improper manner, toward a member or other individual, including
casting of suspicion upon a person, invasion of privacy,
humiliation, demeaning criticism, name-calling, personal attack,
or in any way which violates the law.
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I understand that
we are all adults,
and I will use that adult maturity to judge whether or
not I should be saying something in the chat room. If someone
objects to what I am saying, I will respond in a
respectful way and if necessary, I will take the
topic to IM or another room.
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If I have an
encounter with someone that is not being respectful
to me, that I feel the Webmama should know about, I
will contact the Webmama.
(Please include their username, the date, the
approximate time/time zone, the room name where it happened, and any other
info you think might help.)
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In regards to scheduled chats, and in
particular, Mothering Magazine sponsored
chats--I agree to be respectful of the guest speakers and the
topics each week. If I disagree with anything related to the
topical chat, I will discuss this in a respectful manner and in
a private conversation, NOT in the Mommy's Lounge where
attendees to the chat will be entering on their way to the chat.
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I understand that all chatting dialogue is
logged and transcripts are randomly perused for violations of
the rules. Members are encouraged to report any violations to
the Webmama with the date, time, room name, and any other
relevant information, and the Webmama WILL deal with all
complaints. So I agree to follow the rules and help keep the
chatting environment fun and friendly for all.
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Given these guidelines, we
encourage friendly debate, socializing, and good humor. Thank
you for becoming part of our online community!
Disclaimer:
Violations of these rules will result in a
notification from the Webmama, and if the matter is not
satisfied to her liking, you may be temporarily or permanently
banned from Mommy Chats.
Resolutions will be taken care of on a case by case basis and
are entirely at the Webmama's discretion.
As a member you remain solely responsible for
the content of your messages and behavior, and you agree to
indemnify and hold harmless Mommy Chats and their agents with
respect to any claim based upon messages. Please be cautious in
posting information of a personal nature or anything that might
create legal concerns for you or others.
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