Forum Rulebook & Club Policy Options

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Forum RuleBook

We'll keep it short and very easy to understand; RC-Extreme operates an "open-policy" which means you can pretty much post anything, but we have to have limits.

Signatures...

• Maximum image size: 750x200 pixels
• Maximum image filesize: 150kb
• Maximum text lines: 6 without image
• Maximum text lines: 2 with image
• No more than 5 offsite links in your signatures please.
• Maximum text size: 3

Posts, Language, Content...

• All posts must be in proper English
• When posting; post in the right forum (IMG:http://www.rc-extreme.co.uk/forum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
• Keep language suitable for all audiences
• No adult content, links or language at all
• No illegal links or "underground" site links
• No filesharing whatsoever; except content you have permission to distribute
• No flaming of other users unless constructive and concise

Uploads...

• You may freely upload images to the forum
• Maximum limit is 50Mb per standard forum account
• Hotlinking of forum uploaded images is strictly forbidden
• You must be the copyright holder of all uploaded data
• When uploading a file, you grant RC-Extreme exclusive use of the file in the future should RC-X see it fit for purpose

General Linking...

• You may post links to "any" non-club or non-commercial (Excluding RCX Sponsors) sites so long as they are suitable for all audiences and relevant to subject
• SPAMMING these forums with links is strictly forbidden
• No affiliate links permitted in any shape or form
• Advertising links are strictly forbidden unless you are a registered trader
• eBay links are strictly forbidden, unless used with the [ebay] tags!

Linking of Other Clubs & Forums...

• The linking of any club/forum is strictly forbidden, unless:
  • The club/forum is a registered & activated RC-X Regional Group
  • The club/forum is a BRCA Registered club wanting to possibly partner with RC-X in the future
  In both cases; The club/forum that is being linked, must reciprocate the link back to RC-X in a clear and concise manor.
• This rule applies to signatures and posts throughout the forum

RC-Extreme does monitor all content being posted, but does not moderate the forum with a hard hand... Free Speach is encouraged, as such, posts are not necessarily reflective of the opinions of RC-Extreme, it's staff or associated person(s). Same goes, RC-Extreme, it's staff and associated person(s) cannot be held liable for any post held within these forums; all content remains the property of the original posting member.


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These rules were last updated on the 18th July 2007, all new members are immediately bound by these rules, all existing members should ensure compliance within 48hrs where possible... RC-Extreme and it's administration staff reserve the right to edit, ammend or add to this set of rules at anytime with or without notice to it's users.

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Club Policy

RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club is fully affiliated with the BRCA, registration number 5560. All members of the RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club must carry either their own independant BRCA registration, or have taken up the option to register with the BRCA directly through the club.

RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club is a non-profit organisation. All funds generated through the club; it's outlets and membership schemes are used to improve the club and keep the club alive. The club relies on the input of it's members and that of the comittee and staff.


Membership in General...

• Club members fees are payable in advance of membership status
• Club memberships run from January until December of each year
• All club members must hold BRCA status and license
• Memberships are non-transferrable
• No refunds are available for memberships at this time
• All club members are required to abide by the current BRCA guidelines

Membership Discount Schemes...

• Items purchased utilising club member discounts may not be resold to non-club members
• Event discounts are non-transferrable and are available for the membership holder only

Attendance At Events...

• All attendance at events is optional
• RC-X reserve the right to apply a fee to all attendees to cover event costs
• Events are laid on to publicise RC-X and the hobby in general; not to be profitable
• All attendees must attend a drivers brief; each and everyday that the event is being held for before starting their car(s)
• Only surface based models are permitted to run at events
• RC-X may make future discounts available to all event participants
• Event rules are non-negotiable and require 100% compliance from all participants

Membership Termination...

• RC-Extreme reserves the right to terminate any club membership without refund whereby the member in question has been reported to RC-Extreme by the BRCA; or where RC-Extreme deem it neccessary due to floundering of the rules outlined within this topic.
• Should RC-Extreme disband... Club memberships shall be refunded on a monthly, pro-rata basis (Excluding BRCA fees).

Club membership with BRCA registration costs ?20.00 per year or ?10.00 per year if you already hold your own BRCA license.

To purchase a club membership; please go here.

Club members and BRCA holders must ensure they accurately record their BRCA number in their profile (Here)





These rules were last updated on the 18th July 2007, all new members are immediately bound by these rules, all existing members should ensure compliance within 48hrs where possible... RC-Extreme and it's administration staff reserve the right to edit, ammend or add to this set of rules at anytime with or without notice to it's users.

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Trader Policy

We believe that our users should only deal with the best suppliers and that our sponsors should work with the club and not just use our members as a captive audience. The RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club works hard with it's sponsors and traders to ensure a fair and effective trading solution can be made. As always, the club operates a completely open policy with regard to how it operates towards it's traders; however - For trader confidentiality; pricing is kept strictly between the club and trader.

All traders and the club with regard to traders shall abide by the following rules.


Registered/Official Sponsoring Traders

• As a trader; you must have a generally high feedback from clients throughout the web (The club shall verify this by any means it deems neccessary)
• The club shall monitor your trading feedback; should repetetive negative feedback give us cause for concern, we may terminate any sponsorship deal
• Our club members will always come before any trading deals
• We ask that all traders provide a special discount to our club members in regard to their product selection
• The club assures traders that there will never be more than 3 sponsors at any one time and all sponsors will be selected to ensure that they do not (Where reasonably possible) fall into direct competition with oneanother through their key product lines
• We do ask that all sponsors provide a minimal monthly sum toward club running costs to be paid prior to sponsorship status being granted
• Club sponsors/traders may be asked to sponsor events and competitions which is optional; additionally; traders may be asked to work with the club, selling at events and helping to promote the hobby further - Traders will be responsible for their own event fees
• Traders/Sponsors will be given space on the forums to trade and liase with the club and it's members
• Traders/Sponsors will be given additional messaging tools to help promote their business through the club
• Traders/Sponsors may withdraw their sponsorship at anytime; no refunds are available
• The club may cease a traders/sponsor's placement at anytime with 1 weeks notice whereby a pro-rata refund shall be issued for funds paid; but not yet used in a monthly period
• May post links to their site and products within posts; but may not knowingly spam the forum with every product they stock

Non-Registered Traders/Sponsors

• May not post links to any product sold by their business/person anywhere within the RC-X network.
• May post a link to their main website within their signature... Not in post text.

In all cases, general rules apply.


To enquire about sponsorship/trading on RC-X please PM Greeno or any of the other staff who will be happy to assist.





These rules were last updated on the 22nd July 2007, all new members are immediately bound by these rules, all existing members should ensure compliance within 48hrs where possible... RC-Extreme and it's administration staff reserve the right to edit, ammend or add to this set of rules at anytime with or without notice to it's users.

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Group Policy


This policy has always been intentioned for Group Leaders; however; it has come to light that some of the non-leading members need to be kept upto date with this policy too. The policy was first introduced on the 17/05/2007; and came into effect on the 19/05/2007.


1.0 ::: General
Applies to all group leaders of all groups under all circumstances.

1.1 ::: Status
Groups hold no official status with the BRCA unless private affiliation with the BRCA has been sought, this will be marked on the forum name for the group whereby the group title shall be changed to club status.

1.2 ::: Where there is no affiliation
Groups are responsible for promoting RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club as well as their own group. Within all promotional materials and activities it must be stated that the group has no legal standing and is part of the RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club. Groups must pay particular attention to promoting the hobby in the best ways possible. Section 2 outlines further requirements for groups within this catagory.

1.3 ::: Where there is affiliation
Groups are responsible for their own promotion and where suitable the promotion of RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club. The policy of the BRCA shall be applicable as well as all legal guidelines where required. No further requirements of this document are applicable.


2.0 ::: Group Led Activities

2.1 ::: Privately Arranged Bashes
Any group organised bashes shall be done at the group's own descretion and responsibility whereby RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club shall take no responsibility. BRCA insurance will be invalid at these events. It is the responsibility of the group leader to seek appropriate permission and declare that they will be un-insured unless alternative arrangements made.

2.2 ::: Public Facing Events
Groups may contact and make initial enquiries to shows and events at their descretion; however an application must be made before first contact for the event to the RC-Extreme Comittee whereby we will check to ensure that the event is suitable and not already under negotiation. See section 3 for details.

2.3 ::: Funding & Sponsorship
No group may charge their "members" for attending bashes, events or joining such group whether on a public or private level. Groups may request "donations" to help fund advertising or facilities. Individual sponsorship from shops/forums or any outside source is strictly forbidden. No group is permitted to take "profit" and all donation requests must be publically viewable within the groups "forum area" on RC-Extreme.co.uk

2.4 ::: Advertising
Groups should feel free to advertise their presence in any legally permitted fashion and by any media available. Groups are responsible for the content of advertisements and publicated details with all details being accurately described and false advertising being avoided at all costs. Groups may not use unsolicited emailing or postal mail to advertise their group under any circumstances. All adverts and public press releases should state at minimum "Part of the RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club", alternate phrases may be used but consultation with the comittee of RC-Extreme should be sought prior to the media being released.

2.5 ::: Group Name
The group name cannot be changed once established. Group names should reflect the groups "region" within the country. All group names will need to be confirmed acceptable by the RC-Extreme Comittee

2.6 ::: Group Membership
Groups are permitted to hold a private member list for their region including RC-Extreme and BRCA affiliated club members; this list must be opt-in and opt-out whereby each individual member on the list must clearly agree to joining such list - Evidence of which may be requested by RC-Extreme at anytime. A group may not refuse any member of RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club from joining such list should it exist.

2.7 ::: Group Websites
Where a group has an additional website a link to RC-Extreme.co.uk or the group's own area on the RC-Extreme site is required as well as a clear definition that the group operates as part of the RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club. Group websites must not contain an individual forum of activity or any form of signup programme under any circumstances.

2.8 ::: RC-X Club Membership
All group leaders must be fully registered with RC-Extreme club membership along with at least 2 other members of their "group" carrying RC-X Club membership. As always BRCA rulings shall be abided by to these members and standard club member policy shall apply.


3.0 ::: Shows & Events
Applies to all shows and events that a group may wish to organise.

3.1 ::: Contact
A group may make contact and initial conversation for shows and events once appropriate permission has been obtained from the RC-Extreme Comittee, this should be done by downloading and completing this form then sending it by fax to: 0870 879 3731 or email to: showbookings@rc-x.co.uk or by post (Address on the top of the form). Once initial contact has been made, the RC-Extreme comittee may take over event contacts.

3.2 ::: Group Name
All events shall be run by RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club under it's own name; groups may wish to add their own advertising banners and media to the event which will be the requirement of the group to fund.

3.3 ::: Staff
At least 2 RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club staff members must be present in an official form for any event for insurance purposes; this is non-negotiable.

3.4 ::: Funding
Any funds raised by events instigated by groups shall be used by RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club to help fund the club and promote the club further in the future. Groups may not make any profit from any RC-Extreme run event unless a prior agreement has been made and agreed upon by a majority vote of the RC-Extreme OffRoad Car Club comittee.




These rules were last updated on the 18th July 2007, all new members are immediately bound by these rules, all existing members should ensure compliance within 48hrs where possible... RC-Extreme and it's administration staff reserve the right to edit, ammend or add to this set of rules at anytime with or without notice to it's users.