Forum Rules

1. Introduction

Welcome to ASEAN NOW, a platform dedicated to fostering community discussions and providing valuable resources for expats and travellers in Thailand and the ASEAN region. By accessing or using our website, forums, or social media channels, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue your use of ASEAN NOW immediately.

2. Use of ASEAN NOW Forums and Social Media

Our community operates under the guiding principle: Be Nice, Be Respectful. We encourage all members to engage positively, help each other, and contribute to a friendly environment.

3. Forum Rules and Community Standards

When participating in our forums or engaging on our social media channels, you agree to adhere to the following community standards:

• Always respect His Majesty the King of Thailand and the Thai royal family.

• Provide accurate, helpful, and truthful information.

• Do not post about illegal activities or incite unlawful behaviour.

• Be polite and respectful to other users.

• Do not post defamatory, offensive, or discriminatory content.

• Avoid flaming, trolling, or stalking other members.

• Report any content that violates these rules using the report button.

• Refrain from discussing moderation actions in public threads; contact Support instead.

• Usernames, avatars, and signatures must comply with these forum rules.

Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the suspension or termination of your account without prior notice.

4. Content Moderation and User Conduct

ASEAN NOW is a privately owned commercial website. We reserve the right to:

• Remove, edit, or block any user-created content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.

• Terminate or block any user from accessing our site and services for any reason at our discretion.

• Monitor all user-generated content and enforce these rules to maintain a safe and respectful community.

5. Thailand-Specific Laws

As a website operating under Thai jurisdiction, we are obligated to comply with local laws, particularly those concerning defamation, respect for the monarchy, and illegal activities. Any content that violates these laws will be removed, and appropriate action will be taken to protect the platform and its members.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, and multimedia, available on ASEAN NOW is the intellectual property of ASEAN NOW or our content partners. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content from this site without prior written consent.

By posting content to our forums or social media, you grant ASEAN NOW a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, modify, distribute, or republish your content on our platform and affiliated channels.

7. User-Generated Content

You are responsible for any content you post on ASEAN NOW, including forum posts, comments, and media uploads. By submitting content, you agree to the following:

• Your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

• Your content is not offensive, discriminatory, or intended to harm others.

• ASEAN NOW may remove or modify your content for any reason without notice.

8. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

ASEAN NOW may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Interacting with third-party content is at your own risk, and we recommend you review the terms and policies of any third-party site before engaging.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

• Warranties: ASEAN NOW is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the availability, accuracy, or reliability of our services.

• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, ASEAN NOW, its owners, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use our website or services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ASEAN NOW, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of our website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

12. Termination of Use

ASEAN NOW reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website and its services at any time, for any reason, without notice. This may include violations of these Terms or behaviour that negatively impacts the community.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of ASEAN NOW after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

ASEAN NOW
219/59 Asoke Towers, 15th Floor,
Soi Sukhumvit 21,
Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana,
Bangkok 10110
Email: [email protected]