Canavan Developments

Official Forum Rules & Guidelines

Welcome to Canavan Developments. This forum exists to support collaboration, learning, development discussion, and a respectful community environment. By participating here, you agree to follow the rules below.

1. Respect Everyone

• No harassment, bullying, hate speech, or discrimination
• No personal attacks, insults, or targeted abuse
• Debate ideas — not people
• Keep discussions civil even during disagreements

2. Stay On Topic

• Post content in the correct sections and keep discussions relevant
• Avoid derailing threads
• Search before creating duplicate topics
• Keep titles clear and descriptive

3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• No excessive advertising or unsolicited promotion
• No referral links, scams, or misleading content
• Limited self-promotion is allowed only where appropriate and relevant
• Do not mass-post identical messages

4. Keep Content Appropriate

• No NSFW or explicit material
• No graphic violence or disturbing content
• Avoid excessive profanity
• Do not post illegal or harmful material

5. Protect Privacy & Security

• Do not share personal information without permission
• No doxxing or exposing private data
• Never post passwords, tokens, API keys, or confidential information
• Report suspicious activity to staff

6. No Piracy or Illegal Activity

• No cracked software, stolen assets, or pirated material
• No malware, phishing, or malicious tools
• Do not encourage illegal activity

7. Use Readable Formatting

• Avoid excessive CAPS LOCK
• Do not flood threads with emojis or repeated text
• Use proper formatting for code and long posts
• Keep discussions constructive

8. Respect Staff Decisions

• Follow moderator instructions
• Do not argue publicly about moderation actions
• Appeals can be made privately through the proper channels
• Staff decisions are final when necessary

9. No Impersonation

• Do not impersonate staff, developers, or other members
• Fake identities intended to deceive users are prohibited

10. Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for your account and activity
• Do not share accounts
• Use a secure password
• Alternate accounts used for rule evasion may be banned

Enforcement

Breaking these rules may result in:

• Warnings
• Content removal
• Temporary suspension
• Permanent bans

Severity depends on the violation and prior behavior.

Final Notes

Canavan Developments is built around professionalism, creativity, collaboration, and community growth. Help us maintain a welcoming environment for everyone.