Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy sets out how everyone must behave on tameside.online. tameside.online is a community platform that acts as an intermediary and host — we provide the space, but users are responsible for their own listings, messages and conduct. By using the site you agree to these rules. Personal accounts are for adults aged 18 or over.

Be honest and accurate

Describe items, jobs, properties and businesses truthfully. Use real photos and accurate details, prices and locations.
No scams, fraud or misleading listings. Do not deceive people, fake demand, bait-and-switch, or set up phishing or advance-fee schemes.
Honour what you advertise. If something sells or a role is filled, update or remove the listing.

Treat people with respect

No harassment, bullying, threats or abusive behaviour toward any other user.
No hate speech or discrimination. Do not target anyone because of a protected characteristic (such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation). For job adverts, the Equality Act 2010 applies — adverts must not discriminate or state unlawful preferences.
Respect others' privacy. Do not post anyone's personal information without their consent.

Keep the platform clean

No spam, duplicate or bulk junk posting. Do not flood the site with repetitive, low-quality or off-topic listings.
Categorise correctly. Put each listing in the right section and category so people can find what they need.
Do not post irrelevant adverts, chain messages or unsolicited marketing.

Trade safely

Keep communication and payment on-platform wherever possible, so there's a record if something goes wrong.
Never use untraceable payment methods. Avoid wire/bank transfers to strangers, gift-card payments and cryptocurrency — these are favoured by scammers and are almost impossible to recover.
Beware over- and under-payment scams — e.g. a "buyer" who overpays and asks for a refund of the difference, or pressure to pay or ship before funds clear.

One genuine identity

One account per person. Do not run multiple or duplicate accounts.
No impersonation or fake businesses. Do not pretend to be someone else, or set up a bogus trader or company.

Consequences

We act in proportion to what's happened. Depending on the breach, we may apply any step — and can move straight to a stronger one for serious or repeated breaches:

Warning — a notice asking you to put things right.
Content removal — the offending listing or message is taken down.
Temporary suspension — your account is paused for a period.
Permanent ban — your account is closed and you may be blocked from returning.

We will report illegal activity to the police or the relevant authority, and may share information with them where the law requires or permits it.

Acceptable use policy