User Guidelines
Members are solely responsible for all content that they post on our site. The NSCA shall have the right, but not the obligation, to correct any errors or omissions, in any content, as it might determine of its sole discretion. The NSCA reserves the right to delete or remove any user content from the site and to deny access of any member to all or part of this site, at any time for any reason, without prior notice or liability.
- The NSCA is a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational organization focused on strength and conditioning. As such, online forums have been provided to promote and provide an environment for the free movement of ideas on strength and conditioning. The NSCA does not take a position on political or religious agendas and recommend members interested in promoting such agendas find an alternative forum/message board sharing their similar interests.
- Use good judgment. Do not post on these forums (including linking to) any content which (a) is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing or threatening, (b) contains viruses or other contaminating or destructive features, (c) violates the rights of others, such as content which infringes any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret or violates any right of privacy or publicity, or (d) otherwise violates any applicable law.
- Give and receive. Don't hesitate to ask questions, but also be sure to contribute whenever you have information that can help another member. After all, the free flow of ideas is what makes the online community such a dynamic place.
- Introduce yourself. It is a good idea to introduce yourself when you first post in a forum to give those around you a little information about yourself and how you are connected to the topic.
- Forums are for networking and sharing support and information, not for e-commerce. Please, no postings selling anything either for profit or not.
- Respect your peers. NSCA members are not permitted to harass or "inflame" other members. Please note that this also includes the posting of taunts on a forum solely for the purpose of deriding that forum's topic and/or members. The use of inappropriate or offensive language is not permitted in these forums. Inappropriate or offensive language includes, but is not limited to, any language or content that is sexually oriented, sexually suggestive or abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, or that contains racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable material of any kind. We ask that you please be considerate to other members in the forums when posting your messages.
- For your own safety, don't give out personally identifiable information (such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, driver's license numbers) to strangers online.
- Quote only the pertinent passages when you respond to a message. This makes it easier for other members to follow the discussion.
- Don't "shout." Unless you intend to emphasize a point, refrain from typing words or phrases in all caps. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH YOU ARE SHOUTING! Besides, it's annoying and difficult to read.
- The forum is not an "online chat room" for inane banter. Please use software specifically designed for this purpose, i.e. MSN Messenger, ICQ, etc.
- No cross posting. Post your message to the appropriate forum and nowhere else or it will be locked or deleted without warning.
- Please be sensitive to fair trade regulations. Messages should not be posted if they encourage or facilitate members to arrive at any agreement that either expressly or impliedly leads to price fixing, a boycott of another's business, or other conduct intended to illegally restrict free trade. Messages that encourage or facilitate an agreement about the following subjects are inappropriate: prices, discounts, or terms or conditions of sale; salaries; profits, profit margins, or cost data; market shares, sales territories, or markets; allocation of customers or territories; or selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers.