B.  The owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization encourages the use of these media and associated services because they can make communication more efficient and effective and because they are valuable sources of information about our community and services. However, all members and everyone connected with the organization should remember that electronic media and services provided by the website are BuffaloNYLesbians.org property and their purpose is to facilitate and support our website. All computer users have the responsibility to use these resources in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner.

C.  To ensure that all members are responsible, the following guidelines have been established for using e-mail and the Internet. No policy can lay down rules to cover every possible situation. Instead, it is designed to express the owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organizations philosophy and set forth general principles when using electronic media and services.

Buffalo NY Lesbians electronic media cannot be used for knowingly transmitting, retrieving, or storing any communication that is:

The electronic media and services provided by the owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization are primarily for entertainment use to assist members in their online experience. However, members are expected to demonstrate a sense of responsibility and not abuse this privilege.

A.  Generally, electronic information created and/or communicated by an members using e-mail, Internet and bulletin board system access, and similar electronic media is not reviewed by the owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization . However, the following conditions should be noted:

The owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization does routinely gather logs for electronic activities or monitor member communications directly, e.g., for the following purposes:

1. Resource allocation;

2. Optimum technical management of information resources; and

3. Detecting patterns of use that indicate members are violating the owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organizations policies or engaging in illegal activity.

B.  The owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization reserves the right, at its discretion, to review any members electronic messages on the website to the extent necessary to ensure electronic media and services are being used in compliance with the law, this policy and other Buffalo NY Lesbians organization policies.

C.  Members should not assume electronic communications are completely private. Accordingly, if they have sensitive information to transmit, they should use other means.

To prevent computer viruses from being transmitted through the Buffalo NY Lesbians organizations computer system, unauthorized downloading of any unauthorized software is strictly prohibited. Only software registered through the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization may be downloaded. Members should contact the system administrator and or IT Director if they have any questions.

A.  Members must respect the confidentiality of other individuals' electronic communications. Except in cases in which explicit authorization has been granted by Buffalo NY Lesbians organizational management, members are prohibited from engaging in, or attempting to engage in:

B.  Electronic media and services should not be used in a manner that is likely to cause network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other members to access and use the system.

A.  Members should remember that any messages or information sent on Buffalo NY Lesbians website -provided facilities to one or more individuals via an electronic network—for example, Internet mailing lists, bulletin boards, and online services—are statements identifiable and attributable to the owners of the Buffalo NY Lesbians organization

Thanks for your interest in joining our group. Now that you've registered, you will have full access to the website and forum where you can go and read the postings by all members and details about planned group events.

Just a few basic guidelines to follow:

Please use common sense when posting personal information about yourself. Although BuffaloNYLesbians.org is not accessible to non-members, there are numerous members who CAN view your posts, and it is impossible to screen all incoming members for legitimacy/personality types. Keep this in mind when posting photos of yourself, your home, your car, etc. Do not post messages that include your phone number, address, or last name.

Note: Exceptions will be made for those that are hosting a group event, or other such event. Bottom line: Use discretion when posting personal information anywhere on the internet.

We do not allow any postings or pictures pertaining to drugs, porn, etc., BNYL is intended to be a fun, safe environment forum for women to network and make friends. Please respect the opinions of other members. You may not agree with something a member posts, but Group Guidelines ask that you respect their right to a nonjudgmental, safe environment - free from personal attacks. There are to be NO rude or hurtful comments about one another on the site - they will be deleted!

NO PERSONAL ATTACKS. Personal attacks will result in any combination of a warning/ban/temporary ban as deemed appropriate by moderators.

Members can feel free to bring a guest (non-member) to an event providing they fit the criteria of the group guidelines as stated in the ¹above opening message.

Your status as a member can be revoked at anytime for violations of the BuffaloNYLesbians.org Rules and Guidelines as well as any reason deemed appropriate by Founder, Co-Founder and Directors of the group.

There will be no advertising for any businesses, bars, clubs or drinking establishments without strict permission from the Founder or Marketing Director of the group. Members who are business owners (bar, club, or otherwise) can advertise on the site with permission from Founder and Marketing Director.

We are NOT liable for any members that choose to drink alcoholic beverages at BuffaloNYLesbians.org events. Though we hope every member enjoys themselves at events, we ask that members behave responsibly while attending group events. Planned Group Events end when the bill is paid! Founder, Co-Founder and Directors of the BuffaloNYLesbians.org are NOT liable for any incidents or occurrences before, during, or after events.