Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Welcome to the Victorian Salvia Study Group Website

The Victorian Salvia Study Group (VSSG) is a voluntary, community-based organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, celebrating, and studying the world of Salvias. Our website and member portal are spaces designed for gardening enthusiasts to connect, learn, and share.

To ensure our online community remains a welcoming, safe, and positive environment for everyone, we ask all members and visitors to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy.

1. Community Guidelines & Expected Behavior

• Be Kind and Respectful: We value diverse perspectives and gardening experiences. Please treat all members, volunteers, and visitors with courtesy. Bullying, harassment, personal attacks, or discriminatory language will not be tolerated.

• Share Safely: When posting in forums, uploading images, or sharing advice, please ensure your contributions are helpful, accurate to the best of your knowledge, and relevant to the world of Salvias and gardening.

• Respect Intellectual Property: Please only upload photos, articles, or materials that you own or have explicit permission to share. If you are sharing someone else's work, please give them proper credit.

2. Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Use the platform to send unsolicited advertising, spam, or commercial promotions without the express permission of the VSSG committee.

• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or violates the privacy of others.

• Attempt to disrupt the website’s security, upload malicious software (viruses or malware), or interfere with other members' enjoyment of the site.

• Impersonate any other person or misrepresent your affiliation with the VSSG.

3. Moderation and Enforcement

As a volunteer-run group, we rely on the goodwill of our community. However, the VSSG committee reserves the right to:

• Review, moderate, or remove any content or posts that violate this policy.

• Temporarily suspend or permanently terminate member account access if these guidelines are repeatedly or seriously breached.

Thank you for helping us keep our community vibrant, safe, and blooming! If you spot any behavior or content on our site that concerns you, please contact our web administration team.