Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: 10 March 2025

Welcome to Whidbey Cloud. This forum serves as an open, organization-agnostic, and always-publicly-available space for Whidbey Island locals. Below are the guidelines that all users must follow to maintain a respectful and engaging community.

1. User Responsibilities

By using Whidbey Cloud, you agree to follow all community guidelines and accept full responsibility for the content you post. Whidbey Cloud is not responsible for user-generated content, and users assume all risks associated with their interactions on this forum.

2. Forum Areas

Discussions are categorized into the following areas:

General: Open discussions for any topic.
Events: Community gatherings, meetups, and announcements.
Market: Buying, selling, and trade listings.
Hobbies: Interests, projects, and creative work.
18+ Adult-Only Area: Restricted access for verified adults.
Support: Request help for site issues, account deletion, or moderation inquiries.

3. Site-Wide Rules

All General, Events, Market, Hobbies, and Support areas must contain Safe For Work (SFW) content only.
The 18+ area is restricted to verified adults who have undergone in-person confirmation at an event.
Even within the 18+ area where Not Safe For Work (NSFW) speech is allowed, explicit images and links are not allowed.
The Support area is the place to report bugs, request account deletion, or inquire about becoming a moderator.
Respect others; heated debates are fine, but personal attacks are not.
If you wouldn’t say something in a packed grocery store, don’t post it here.
Hate speech, harassment, and any form of discrimination are strictly prohibited.

4. Liability Disclaimer

Whidbey Cloud is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of any user-generated content. Users post at their own risk. We do not endorse, verify, or moderate content for accuracy unless it violates our Acceptable Use Policy.

5. User Roles & Identification

Each user role has an associated icon next to their profile:

Admins: Site administrators with full control.
Moderators: Forum managers who enforce rules.

6. No Warranties & Service Termination

Whidbey Cloud is provided "as is" with no guarantees of uptime, availability, or feature stability. We reserve the right to modify, restrict, or terminate access at any time without prior notice.

7. Market Transactions Disclaimer

Transactions within the Market area are solely the responsibility of the involved parties. Whidbey Cloud does not facilitate payments, verify goods, or mediate disputes.

8. Privacy Policy Reference

Users are subject to our Cookie Policy. Personal data collected during registration is handled securely and is never sold to third parties.

9. Enforcement & Violations

Users who violate the Acceptable Use Policy may face temporary or permanent restrictions, including loss of privileges, account suspension, or removal from the platform. If you believe an action was taken unfairly, contact support in the Support area or email us at admin@whidbey.cloud.

10. Updates to This Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal requirements and community needs. The latest version will always be available on this page.