1.) Using ALIASES
Each member is limited to one account/alias. Do not impersonate other individuals or falsely represent yourself.

2.) SEARCH before ASKING
Looking for a specific topic? Be sure to try the Search function before asking a REPEAT question.

3.) Descriptive TOPIC
Don't play guessing games. Enter a "Subject:" line that best describes your topic.
If you have more than ONE question, please enter them as separate topics/questions.

4.) Keep to the SUBJECT
Post to the section that is most appropriate for the topic being presented.

5.) No "Get Rich Quick" Schemes
Do NOT post CHAIN, MLM, REFERRAL, etc. schemes. These types of messages will be deleted.

6) No double posting. Post your discussion in the category that best fits your topic. Do not post the same question and/or article in more than one category.

7.) ENGLISH is the preferred language
The preferred language of these forums is ENGLISH. This site is world wide in scope, as its name Viva San Carlos implies.  E-mail the Admin at: scboards@infinitum.com.mx

8.) Watch your Language/Humor
This is a family type joint. Don't post anything you wouldn't want your Mother to read. Language and/or images,(photos) that would be inappropriate in the polite company of strangers are unwelcome here.

9.) Flames Prohibited
If you disagree with someone, feel free to DISCUSS the facts. No personal attacks will be tolerated.

10.) No SHOUTING
The standard practice on most message boards, forums, emails, web pages, etc. is that the use of all CAPS or all bolds is regarded as SHOUTING!! An occasional all CAPS or all bolds word for added emphasis will be allowed, but if any posting is made in completely all caps or all bolds . . . it may be edited or possibly DELETED.

11.) Observe Copyright Laws
Observe all copyright laws when posting copyrighted material. If the material belongs to someone else, credit the original author. Do not post material where you do not have permission to distribute it electronically or otherwise.

12.) Cut the FAT!
Don't jump in every chance and post the "me too", "same here", "I-got-my-post-count-high" etc. reply. It gets very annoying having to cut through the "fat". These messages will be deleted/edited as the moderators see fit.

13.) Moderation Questions?
Moderation decisions are sometimes a difficult task, judging which questionable material is allowable. We are human and will occasionally make mistakes. If you feel we are making too many moderating mistakes, please Contact us with specific details. Do not post moderation questions, complaints or criticisms on the forums. These posts will be deleted and no explanation will be given.

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A.) The forum owners reserve the right to edit, reprint, distribute, or delete any posting for any reason and without prior notification or explanation to the author.

B.) Moderators and administrators frequently review forum messages for those that are in violation of forum guidelines. Any messages found to be in violation may be deleted without warning or explanation.

C.) All messages posted become the property of Viva San Carlos.

D.) The forum owners reserve the right to ban any user, at any time, and for any reason.

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F.) You will not discuss, suggest, engage, or encourage any illegal activity. Links provided to locations that deal with any such activity are expressly forbidden.

G.) Do not post messages that violate Federal, State, or Local laws which include, but are not limited to, anything that violates a copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or is bound by NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).

H.) The forum owners take no responsibility for the content of any of the messages posted in the Viva San Carlos Forums or of the authenticity of its authors. All opinions and views expressed in the forums are solely those of their respective authors and are not necessarily those of Viva San Carlos or its representatives.

I.)Viva San Carlos reserves the right to delete your comments or revoke your registration for any reason. Rarely, if ever, will we do so simply because we disagree with you. We will, however, usually do so if you post something that is, in our good-faith opinion, (a) off-topic; (b) libelous, defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, profane, ############, offensive, false, misleading, or which otherwise violates or encourages others to violate these terms of use or any law, including intellectual property laws; or an attempt to advertise, solicit, or otherwise promote goods and services without payment approval within twenty four (24) hours of posting.

J.) The forum owners reserve the right to change the aforementioned guidelines at any time without warning or notice. It is the responsibility of the forum member to check this page on a regular basis for any revisions in these guidelines before making any posts to the forum.

K.) By posting to the Viva San Carlos Forums, you agree to abide by the above guidelines and terms.