Ground Rules

Young People have been involved in helping to develop the ground rules for ‘The Living Room’. These rules are meant to help you feel comfortable in using the site and to make sure the site is a safe and friendly place for everybody.
All those taking part in ‘The Living Room’ will be expected to follow these rules:

• No rude or unpleasant messages
• DO NOT give out your password to anyone else - even your friends! They are welcome to become a member and just have to contact MYVP for details
• No foul, abusive or threatening, racist, homophobic or sexist language
• English only – we need to make sure that the site includes everyone so please do not chat to other people in other languages and try to limit text speak as not everyone understands it
• Respect the opinions of others even if you do not agree with them yourself
• Don't give your full name (first name and surname), your address, school name or your phone number out to other people on the Net. If someone asks for your personal information contact MYVP immediately
• Do not give out e-mail or web addresses
• Don't try to meet anyone in person - MYVP will be providing opportunities for young people to get together through volunteering should you want to get involved and meet others with similar interests
• This site is for young people aged between 14 – 19 so no one over 19 allowed

MYVP reserves the right to ban any user of the site who does not abide by these rules.
‘The Living Room’ is moderated during its opening times to ensure that young people keep to the ground rules. Outside of these hours, posts will not go up until a moderator has checked them. We would like everyone to take responsibility for helping to ensure that the site is safe and that members treat each other properly. Therefore, we ask that you report messages that you feel go against the ground rules or should not be there. Each forum has a ‘report this message’ facility and your report will be emailed to the moderators to check out.
If you are worried about any other person posting messages or have been asked for personal details or to meet someone else, please contact MYVP immediately through the ‘Contact Us’ section of this site or by email on myvp@myvp.org.uk or phone 0161 234 2788

Have fun and stay safe!