"Terms & Conditions"/ "Acceptable Use Policy" for this site

Please abide by the following conditions when using this site:

Please do not copy the content (text or pictures) from this site with the permission of the webmaster.

This site provides an interactive forum(s) for CFTS members & visitors. The forum is run on a voluntary basis. Please be aware that everything published can be seen by thousands of people around the world and of all age groups (especially children). This means we have a duty of care that the content of the forums are legal and of a good and decent nature.

What are Moderators?

Moderators/the webmaster are here to monitor and if necessary edit, move, lock or delete posts in order to protect the short and long term good of this site.

When a post is moved, edited, locked, deleted by the Moderators it should not be regarded as a direct or personal attack on a particular individual. It will be as a result of the guidelines given below:

When will a thread be edited or deleted?

* Pornography, links to pornography or other inappropriate sites.
* Swearing: Whilst the censored versions of swearing (e.g. s**t, etc) are usually considered OK, offensive / overuse of this may offend and may be moderated.
* Xenophobia, racism or personal abuse
* Incitement to a flame war within this or another forum
* The advertising and sale of illegal bootleg material (such as copyrighted video, music and computer software)
* Spam or any other form of unauthorised advertising.
* Invasion of an individual's privacy.
* Anything that is deemed as potentially libelous.
* Flagrant disregard for the interests of the community (anti community spirit)
* Sensitive content that cannot be moved, locked edited.

The webmaster reserves the right to edit or delete any thread for legal or other reasons.

When will a thread be locked?

* If there are persistent abuses of the behavior mentioned above.
* Unacceptable behavior (as determined by the tone of the community; e.g. making inflammatory comments, flame wars etc etc.)
* Completely off-topic discussion
* No part of the topic/message is salvageable by editing

The webmaster reserves the right to lock any thread for legal or other reasons.

When will a thread be moved?

* When the thread clearly belongs in another forum
* When the topic moves onto a subject more appropriate to another forum.

The webmaster reserves the right to move any thread for any reason

What is "potentially libelous"?

Libel is a very complicated part of the law. The general concept is that anything that cannot be proved by hard fact which could be considered damaging to a company or individual may be libelous.

Due to legal complications that website could be considered liable for libelous comments posted by users, we have to show a continued and consistent practice of due-diligence which protects us against potential legal action.

This means deleting / editing posts containing this kind of material and taking every action reasonably possible to stop it being posted in the first place. For this reason, ANY potentially libelous content may be deleted immediately without warning or explanation.

Commercial posts

Please contact the webmaster before attempting to post "Commercial Posts". They may be locked or removed if posted in if no permission is sought prior to posting.

Please use your common sense, and be respectful and decent to people. Please remember that children of a young age may be using this site!


RESTRICTED RIGHTS

The webmaster will not be liable for any injury to yourself or a third party sustained whilst attempting to follow any of the information contained in this website. All martial arts including shotokan karate are dangerous should only be used/practiced under supervision of a qualified instructor. This site and its content is provided as an aid to learning whilst under the instruction of a qualified instructor.

The webmaster reserves the right to deny access to anyone who displays inappropriate behavior while interacting on the forums.

The webmaster makes no representations about the suitability of any information contained herein for any purpose. It is provided "as is".

In no event shall the webmaster be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information.

The webmaster assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this publication or other documents which are referenced or linked to this publication. Nor does the webmaster make any commitment to update the information contained herein. This publication and other documents are subject to change without notice.

The webmaster assumes no liability for the information posted on the forum by ‘Members' or 'non members' for the discussion or benefit of other 'members' / 'non-members'.

The webmaster shall not be held liable for the actions of it's 'members' / 'non-members' on or as a result of being on this site or attempting to use/practice karate.

The webmaster reserves the right to remove any messages deemed necessary to maintain continuity on the forums.

The webamster reserves the right to change "acceptable use policy" (this page) / "terms & conditions" of use without prior notice.

The webmaster accepts no responsibility for any transaction that occurs as a direct or indirect result of an advert placed on this forum. The webmaster cannot and will not vouch for any goods or services sold or purchased.

The Webmaster/Owner of this site (can be contacted here).