RETAWK! is a community-driven platform, and we want to ensure it remains a valuable, respectful, and safe space for everyone. To maintain a positive environment, all members must follow the guidelines below. Failure to do so may result in warnings, restricted access, or a permanent ban.

1. Be Respectful and Professional

• Treat everyone with respect. Discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

• Avoid personal attacks. It's okay to disagree, but keep discussions civil and focused on the topic. Trolling or inflammatory posts are not allowed.

2. No Unsolicited Paid Help or Private Chats

• Don't ask for payment. You are not allowed to ask for money, donations, or other compensation in exchange for help. This applies to both public discussions and private messages.

• Keep it public. Do not send unsolicited private messages to offer paid help or to move a conversation away from the public forum. All help requests and answers should remain visible to the community unless the original poster explicitly asks for private assistance.

• Consequences. Violating this rule may lead to an immediate ban.

3. Post in the Right Place

• Choose the correct category. To keep the forum organized, make sure you post in the appropriate category (e.g., "Web Development," "Design," "Marketing").

• Avoid duplicate posts. Before creating a new topic, search to see if your question has already been asked. Duplicates clutter the forum and make it harder to find information.

4. Use Clear and Descriptive Titles

• Be specific. Use clear titles that help others understand your question at a glance.

• Bad examples: "Help Needed" or "Question."

• Good examples: "How to troubleshoot a login error" or "Guidance on optimizing a WordPress site."

5. Provide All the Details

• Give us the full picture. When asking for help, provide relevant details like code snippets, error messages, screenshots, and the steps you've already taken. This helps the community give you accurate and quick assistance.

6. Respect Intellectual Property

• Don't share what isn't yours. You may not share content, code, or resources that you don't have the right to distribute. This includes pirated or "nulled" software.

• Give credit. If you reference external sources or tutorials, always provide proper credit and links to the original material.

7. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• Stick to the topic. Do not post irrelevant content, spam, or advertisements. This includes links to unrelated sites or excessive self-promotion.

• Use the right section. If you have a resource or service to share, only do so in the designated "Marketplace" or "Resources" section and make sure it's done in a helpful, non-intrusive way.

8. Protect Your Privacy

• Keep it private. For your safety, never share personal information like email addresses, phone numbers, or passwords. When sharing code or configurations, always remove sensitive credentials.

9. Respect Moderators

• Follow their guidance. Our moderators and admins are here to ensure a positive environment. Please respect their decisions. If you have an issue with a moderator's action, contact them privately instead of airing your grievances publicly.

10. Report Violations

• Use the "Report" feature. If you see something that violates these rules, report it immediately. Do not engage with the post yourself. Reporting helps us keep the community safe and helpful for everyone.

11. Marketplace Guidelines

• The Marketplace is for sales. This is the only place you can post services or products for sale.

• Be professional. Don't pressure others to buy or repeatedly solicit users. All sales posts must be clear about what is being offered, including pricing and terms.

By using RETAWK!, you agree to these rules and will help us create a constructive, supportive, and spam-free environment. We're glad to have you as part of our community and look forward to productive discussions.