| Users Guidelines for Conduct/Safety Tips |
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USERS GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT/SAFETY TIPS MyHockeySpace is designed to allow the rich exchange of information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages and other materials ("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted. As noted in the Terms of Service ("TOS"), all Content is the sole responsibility of the person(s) originating or transmitting such Content. This means that you, and not 29 Sports, are responsible for all Content that you upload, post or otherwise transmit via the Service. You agree not to use the Service to: (a) upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, sexually, or otherwise objectionable; (b) harm minors in any way; (c) impersonate any person or entity, including, without limitation, a 29 Sports official, forum leader, guide or host, or falsely state, or otherwise misrepresent, your affiliation with a person or entity; (d) forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted through the Service or develop restricted or password-only access pages, or hidden pages or images (those not linked to another accessible page); (e) upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);(f) upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights of any party; (g) upload, post or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail", "spam", "chain letters", "pyramid schemes" or any other form of solicitation, except that designated forms of advertising, promotional materials, or solicitations may be transmitted in areas of the Service that may designated for such use; (h) upload, post or otherwise transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; (i) disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, cause a screen to "scroll" faster than other users of the Service are able to type, or otherwise act in a manner that adversely affects other users' ability to engage in real time exchanges; (j) interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Service; (k) violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, including, without limitation, regulations promulgated by the Ontario Securities Commission, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any rules of any national or other securities exchange, including, without limitation, the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ, and any regulations having the force of law; (l) "stalk" or otherwise harass another; (m) collect or store personal data about other users except in the normal course of social interaction, such as maintenance of an address book; (n) promote or provide instructional information about illegal activities, promote physical harm or injury against any group or individual or property; (o) use your Site (or directory) as storage for remote loading or as a door or signpost to another home page, whether inside or beyond the 29 Sports Environment (MyHockeySpace); (p) have multiple 29 Sports Environment (MyHockeySpace) User IDs; or (q) engage in commercial activities except as authorized by 29 Sports Inc (29 Sports). This includes, without limitation, the following activities a.) offering for sale any products or services; b.) soliciting for advertisers or sponsors; c.) conducting raffles or contests that require any type of entry fee; d.) displaying a sponsorship banner, advertisement or commercial endorsement of any kind, including those that are generated by banner or link exchange services, with the sole exceptions of 29 Sports authorized programs; and displaying banners for services that provide cash or cash equivalents prizes to users in exchange for hyperlinks to their web sites. These Community Guidelines for Conduct should be read in conjunction with the 29 Sports TOS. You can review the most current version of the TOS at any time on MyHockeySpace. SAFETY TIPS MyHockeySpace is your hockey website choice! This is a great place for both new and advanced Web users to find information on using the Internet wisely. MyHockeySpace makes it easy to express yourself, talk about hockey, connect with friends and make new ones, world-wide. It is easy and friendly, however, please remember that what you post publicly could embarrass you or expose you to danger. Here are some common sense guidelines that you should follow when using MyHockeySpace, at home, at work, at the library, at school - anywhere. Please keep your hockey talk clean and tasteful. Use of inappropriate language is prohibited. Disagreements are acceptable; however, as long as it is constructive and not a threat or violent. Do not add links to any other website personal or otherwise. Violators will have their links deleted and may have their right to use MyHockeySpace taken away. If you feel another MyHockeySpace member has done something wrong or inappropriate please report it to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Inappropriate use of the MyHockeySpace.com will be instant removal of member. Retail advertising is expressly prohibited. If you wish to advertise on MyHockeySpace.com please contact MyHockeySpace. There is a warning system in place for those who violate policies. If you have a question as to why you were warned, please contact MyHockeySpace. Large pictures and videos can take a long time to download for those without high speed connections, please be mindful of your file sizes. (see file size limitations).Stories can't be reprinted or reproduced without permission of the author or publisher. The Skate and Equipment Exchange section is listed as a courtesy only. MyHockeySpace does not accept any responsibility for fraud or identity theft by members. New members must reach a minimum post count to be able to participate in the Exchange. It is suggested that you use a service like PayPal so that you have options in the event of a problem in your dealings with other members. All transactions are at your own risk. Your nickname/code name may not be indecent or obscene. You may also not use the name of any business without permission from management or ownership of that business. The information provided to us when you register will not be sold or given to a third party without your consent. Harassment, hate speech and inappropriate content should be reported. If you feel someone's behavior is inappropriate, be wise and talk with a trusted adult, or report it to MyHockeySpace or the authorities. Members or users using any of the above will be removed from the website. Remember that nothing you write on the Web is completely private -- including e-mail. So be careful and think about what you type and who you tell. Don't forget that your profile and MyHockeySpace forums are public spaces. Don't post anything you wouldn't want the world to know (e.g., your phone number, address, IM screens name, or specific whereabouts). Avoid posting anything that would make it easy for a stranger or unwanted friend to find you, such as where you hang out or your place of residence. Remember never to give out personal information such as your name, home address, school name, or telephone number in a chat room or on bulletin boards. Also, never send a picture of yourself to someone you chat with on the computer without your parent's permission. Keep your passwords private, even from your best friend! Your online service will never ask for them, so neither should anyone else. Use only your log-in name and/or e-mail address when chatting or sending e-mail. Never give out personal information like your name, address, or phone number. Be as anonymous as possible. Avoid postings that could enable a stranger to locate you. That includes your last name, the name of your school, sports teams, the town you live in, and where you hang out. Protect your info. Check to see if your service has a "friends" list that allows you to control who can visit your profile or blog. If so, allow only people you know and trust. If you don't use privacy features, anyone can see your info, including people with bad intentions. People aren't always who they say they are. Be careful about adding strangers to your friends list. It's fun to connect with new MyHockeySpace members/friends from all over the world, but avoid meeting people in person whom you do not fully know. If you must meet someone, do it in a public place and bring a friend or trusted adult. Never write to someone who has made you feel uncomfortable or scared. Do not meet someone or have them visit you. Don't share photos of yourself, your family, or your home with people you meet online. If a person writes something that is mean or makes you feel uncomfortable, don't respond. Just log off and tell your parents, who can report it to your online service provider. Not everyone is as nice, cute, and funny as they may sound online. Never make plans to meet an online "friend" in person. Avoid in-person meetings. Don't get together with someone you "meet" in a profile or blog unless you are certain of their actual identity. Although it's still not risk-free, if you do meet the person, arrange the meeting in a public place and bring some friends along. Don't post anything that would embarrass you later. Think twice before posting a photo, video or information you wouldn't want your parents, friends or your boss to see! Once posted we cannot control duplication of public information. Always delete unknown e-mail attachments without opening them. They can contain destructive viruses. Although MyHockeySpace is public, teens sometimes think that adults can't see what they post. Tell them that they shouldn't post photos or info they wouldn't want adults to see. Photos: Think before posting. What's uploaded to the Net can be downloaded by anyone and passed around or posted online pretty much forever. Avoid posting photos that allow people to identify you (for example, when they're searching for your high school), especially sexually suggestive images. Before uploading a photo, think about how you'd feel if it were seen by a parent/grandparent, college admissions counselor, or future employer. Don't mislead people into thinking that you're older or younger. Remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Someone who says that "she" is a "12-year-old girl" could really be an older man. If you are under 14 and pretend to be older, MyHockeySpace will delete your profile. If you are over 18 and pretend to be a teenager to contact underage users, MyHockeySpace will delete your profile. MyHockeySpace members must be 6 years of age or older (parental guidance recommended for members under 14). We take extra precautions to protect our younger members and we are not able to do so if they do not identify themselves as such. MyHockeySpace will delete users whom we find to be younger than 14, or those misrepresenting their age. Be honest about your age. Membership rules are there to protect people. If you are too young to sign up, do not attempt to lie about your age. Talk with your parents about alternative sites that may be appropriate for you. Myhockeyspace is not a dating forum. This site was developed for hockey forums, posting pictures, videos, and hockey chats. Do not post pictures or videos of anything that is not hockey related. Don't get hooked by a phishing scam. Phishing is a method used by fraudsters to try to get your personal information, such as your username and password, by pretending to be a site you trust. Check comments regularly. If you allow them on your profile or blog, check them often. Don't respond to mean or embarrassing comments. Delete them and, if possible, block offensive people from commenting further. MyHockeySpace is a popular online hangout because the site makes it easy for them to express themselves and keep in touch with their friends. WHEN IN DOUBT -- always ask your parents for help -- and just LOG OFF if you're not sure! You can always go back online later.As a parent, please consider the following guidelines to help your children make safe decisions about using online communities.
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