General and Behaviour Rules

Last edited: 04.12.2023

1. 1. Registration and Authorization

   1. 1.1. It is prohibited to have multiple accounts on the Wikiroutes website.
   2. 1.2. During the registration you must provide an email address to which you have access, to confirm your registration or recover your password in case it is lost.
   3. 1.3. The username should not include:
      • words or parts of words such as Administrator, Moderator, or other similar terms in any language, which may lead other community members to mistake the user for a representative of the project administration;
      • offensive language or insults;
      • names of transportation companies (unless the user is an official representative of such company on the Wikiroutes site).

2. 2. Rules for Uploading Profile Pictures

   1. 2.1 It is prohibited to upload profile pictures to the site that:
      • Contain advertising;
      • Are of an erotic or pornographic nature;
      • Insult the honour and dignity of the site users;
      • Show scenes of violence against people or animals;
      • Are prohibited from public distribution by law;
      • Contain texts with profanity;
      • Contain content that is illegal, promotes unlawful activity, or infringes on the rights of third parties.

3. 3. Prohibited

   1. 3.1 Use of obscene language, swearing, offensive expressions, regardless of the form or to whom they were addressed, including substitution of letters with symbols;
   2. 3.2 Unsubstantiated attacks against other participants;
   3. 3.3 Openly rude, provocative, and harsh tone of expression.

4. 4. Interaction with the Site Administration:

   1. 4.1 In their actions, the administration is guided by common sense and the internal rules of the site.
   2. 4.2 The administration welcomes suggestions for improving the site's rules and is open to discussions. Discussions about the actions of the administration should be calm and reasoned.
   3. 4.3 Upon discovering a violation of the behavior rules, refrain from conflicts and contact the moderators. This contributes to comfortable communication on the site.
   4. 4.4 In controversial situations, the final decision belongs to the site administration. Ignoring their instructions, public disputes, and repeated violations of the rules may lead to the blocking of your account.
   5. 4.5 If you disagree with the decisions of the administration, you can address them personally or publicly, expressing your disagreement in a calm and constructive manner. When contacting via VKontakte or email, a review and response to your specific request is guaranteed.

Please note: Non-compliance with the aforementioned guidelines may lead to the suspension of the user's account for a specified or indefinite duration.