1. Be Respectful & Courteous

• Treat all members with respect. No harassment, bullying, or personal attacks.
• Disagreements are fine, but stay civil and constructive.

2. Stay On Topic

• Keep discussions relevant to the Trading Post’s purpose.
• If your post doesn’t fit an existing category, contact a moderator for guidance.

3. No Hate Speech or Discrimination

• No posts that promote racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other form of discrimination.

4. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• No posting of advertisements, affiliate links, or promotions.

5. Protect Privacy & Personal Information

• Please do not share personal details (yours or others) such as addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses on the Trading Post.
• If you need to exchange sensitive or private information, use the 'Private Message' feature instead.

6. Follow Ranch Rules & Local Laws

• Ensure discussions align with Ranch bylaws and regulations.
• No posts encouraging illegal activity.
• Avoid discussing any legal disputes on the Trading Post.

7. No Misinformation or False Claims

• Do not spread rumors or information about the Ranch, residents, or board decisions.

8. No Duplicate or Off-Topic Posts

• Search before posting to avoid duplicates.
• Off-topic posts will be removed.

9. Moderation & Enforcement

• The Board reserves the right to edit, move, or remove posts that violate guidelines.
• Repeated violations will lead to temporary or permanent bans.

10. Report Issues Instead of Engaging

• If you see inappropriate content, please use the 'REPORT' feature instead of escalating the situation.