* Copyrighted images where it's clear that you do not own the copyright or have permission to use; this includes cartoons and other images you may have found and downloaded while searching the web.
* Pictures of children, including pictures of you as a child. (We realize you may have the best of intentions, but in interest of keeping children safe online it is best to avoid uploading any child photos).
* An animal in any sexual position.
* Any drug paraphernalia or icons, including "poppers".
* Any sort of nudity and/or sexual activity that you did not mark as "Adult".
* Any pictures where an erection is clearly visible (clothed or not) that you did not mark as "Adult".
* Any "scat" pictures.
* No "water sports" or urination pictures allowed.
* Any photos depicting blood or violence, including photos of guns, knives, razors, etc.
Objectionable Content
Member submissions that warrant further investigation and that are subject to immediate removal from the site include depictions or descriptions of violence, bestiality, incest, child pornography and any other objectionable violations of law or user safety. Depictions that fall into the category of unacceptable adult materials are ultimately subject to Regent Media's litmus test of violation, not the user's personal opinion. Regent Media reserves the right but is not obligated to remove any profile, including content and images, which we deem inappropriate for a particular site and its viewers.
Don't Be Afraid
Regent Media is a community dedicated to providing a conversational safe haven -- an online world where you can openly discuss the issues important to you. If you are new to the community, participating may be a scary proposition. But try it out. We encourage you to jump into the conversations and see what a friendly welcome you receive.
Keeping Quiet Is Okay
Just like any community, at our various Regent Media properties every member has a different way of approaching new people. If you are not the forward type, feel free to enter any of the chat rooms and look around, listen for a while. While we suspect you'll be chatting up a storm in no time, we want you to know it's okay to watch.
Taking It Offline
While Regent Media is a place to make friends and acquaintances, we encourage all members to act responsibly in choosing their offline interactions and in being conservative in the distribution of personal information, such as name, phone number and address. We cannot accept responsibility for what happens as a result of a connection made through Regent Media services. Regent Media does not conduct background checks or otherwise pre-screen members for criminal histories, mental illness, etc.
Republishing Your Words and Images
As we are dedicated to sharing the best of the Regent Media community with a broader audience, we may republish your words and/or image(s) across other segments of our properties and you grant us full rights to do so without restriction.
No Hate Here
Expressions and/or threats of bigotry, hatred, harassment and abuse are not tolerated on the Regent Media network of properties. Bashers are subject to immediate removal from the site no matter the status of your membership.
Support Each Other
This is your community and we encourage you to interact with each other respectfully, peacefully and thoughtfully and in accordance with the law. Below are a few things to keep in mind.
While strong opinions and lively debate are welcome and encouraged, name-calling or personal attacks directed towards other members using our service is not allowed and violators will be subject to removal from the site. Please keep the conversation respectful of differing opinions, and carefully consider your comments. We urge members to work out personal differences privately.
Regent Media asks that you refrain from using extremely explicit or vulgar language. We do allow discussion of sexual topics, but we ask that members refrain from using terms or words normally considered vulgar or rude.
Stating your opinion and observations about a subject is appropriate in a topical discussion. When stating a position as "fact," you should provide supporting documentation or a source for your position.
Youth Online
A vital part of the Regent Media community is LGBT youth–those under 18 years of age. While Regent Media endeavors to build a single safe haven where all LGBT can gather and connect, our safety standards require that we uphold distinct, specific guidelines for youth areas of the site:
1. In areas designated for youth, solicitation for sex, intimate relationships and/or offline engagements is expressly prohibited. Likewise, explicit conversations regarding sexuality are not tolerated. Adults are prohibited from entering these areas.
2. Areas that fall into the Youth category are the Youth Floor and other areas that are labeled "Youth."
3. Youth are prohibited from areas that are not approved by Regent Media for youth participation.
4. Youth are prohibited from creating premium personals. Any premium personal account reported to us that either has a stated age below 18 or that has a photograph depicting an individual who appears beyond a reasonable doubt to be below 18 will be immediately removed. No refunds for these accounts are available.
5. Finally, if you are under 13, you may not make any submissions or register for any aspect of membership on the Regent Media network of properties. See the User Agreement for more information on this.
Be Considerate
The time and energy of every member at Regent Media is valuable. We respectfully request that you refrain from repeatedly sending messages, or extending a single monologue, even with different ideas. In other words, let others into the conversation!
Members that post commercial advertisements, including web pages that redirect users to membership-based pay-per-use sites and escort services, are subject to suspension of membership privileges, removal of content or removal from community areas. To pursue a partnership with Regent Media, email us.
Posting offers for sale of products or services is not allowed in any part of our service with the exception of areas that we designate as "Local Scene." If you do offer for sale products or services, you must do so in the appropriate categories only.
Stay Focused
A great deal of thought goes into the determination of topics and in the interest of the communities that gather in those given areas, members are required to stick to the topic. Area names and titles specify the interests of those in that area. Please use these areas for the topics they were intended. Repeatedly straying off-topic may result in the suspension of membership privileges.
Copyrighted Information
Information copyrighted by an individual or entity other than the author should never be posted or pasted within the Regent Media community. In the event this does occur, the individual posting or pasting this information will be held responsible. Regent Media cannot accept responsibility for this type of unlawful communication. See our User Agreement and Legal Notice for more information.
Customer & Member Care Team
The CMC team reserves the right but is not obligated to hide inappropriate comments, messages and/or image(s), suspend members and block select privileges, based on the standards set here and in our governing User Agreement. Above all, the CMC team has complete and sole discretion in determining if a member is complying with these guidelines or the User Agreement.
Ask Us!
If you feel another member is violating these guidelines or the User Agreement or are uncertain whether you might be or will be in violation, do not hesitate to contact us to find out for sure. And remember, have fun!