Terms and Rules
The providers ("we", "us", "our") of the service provided by this web site ("Service") are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts. Content submitted express the views of their author only.
We do not pre-screen, monitor, or endorse user content and are not responsible for any content posted by users. We disclaim all liability for any content submitted by users and make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, legality, or reliability of such content. You acknowledge that by using this site, you may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. You agree that we shall not be liable for any damages arising from user-generated content or your reliance on it.
This Service is only available to users who are at least 18 years old. If you are younger than this, please do not register for this Service. If you register for this Service, you represent that you are this age or older.
All content you submit, upload, or otherwise make available to the Service ("Content") may be reviewed by staff members. All Content you submit or upload may be sent to third-party verification services (including, but not limited to, spam prevention services). Do not submit any Content that you consider to be private or confidential.
You agree to not use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory, abusive, hateful, threatening, spam or spam-like, likely to offend, contains adult or objectionable content, contains personal information of others, risks copyright infringement, encourages unlawful activity, or otherwise violates any laws. You are entirely responsible for the content of, and any harm resulting from, that Content or your conduct.
We may remove or modify any Content submitted at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Requests for Content to be removed or modified will be undertaken only at our discretion. We may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
You are granting us with a non-exclusive, permanent, irrevocable, unlimited license to use, publish, or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service. You retain copyright over the Content.
These terms may be changed at any time without notice.
1. Forum Conduct
1.1 Age Restriction
You must be 18 years of age or older to have an account on Office Outlaw. By registering, you confirm you meet this requirement.
1.2 Member Abuse
Members may not engage in abusive behavior including excessive trolling, impersonation (e.g., registering with known usernames or close variations), libelous accusations, harassment, stalking or doxxing (posting real-world identity information).
1.3 Language Requirements
Public forum content must be written in English. Other languages are allowed in private messages, restricted-access areas such as the Sapphire Section or in brief, commonly-known phrases or greetings.
1.4 Rules Against Spam
Posting nonsensical or spammy messages (e.g., repeated gibberish) or copy/pasting AI-generated answers in an egregious way is not allowed. Using AI for research, grammar cleanup, or writing support is permitted when used responsibly.
1.5 Account Rules
Multiple accounts are allowed, but using them to violate rules is prohibited. If one account is banned, any linked accounts will also be banned. Accounts that collectively accrue more than 12 notice points will be banned from the platform.
1.6 Leaking
Leaking content from restricted sections or reselling products or services offered on Office Outlaw is strictly prohibited. Members that violate this rule will have their membership status revoked and may be banned from the platform.
1.7 Avatar Policy
Avatars must comply with all other forum rules. Business logos are permitted but must not be more than the business name or logo, and must not contain promotional calls to action (e.g., “buy now”).
1.8 Begging Prohibited
Users can not make posts for the purpose of asking for money, karma, or similar forms of charity anywhere on the forum.
1.9 Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Members may not request or solicit personally identifiable information, including but not limited to names, birthdates, addresses, or questions commonly used for account security (e.g., mother’s maiden name).
1.10 Refunds
Refunds for any purchases made for Office Outlaw can be made up to 6 months after payment date. After a refund request is made, your accounts will be barred from making any other purchases on the forum for up to 6 months.
1.11 Chargebacks
Chargebacks made on any transactions to Office Outlaw will result in the loss of your account's membership levels, including any special user groups (e.g. Platinum or Founding) you have been upgraded to. You will also be permanently barred from any future purchases from the forum. This limitation applies to all accounts linked to you.
2. Content & Posting Rules
2.1 Hacking Discussions or Solicitations
Posts that promote, discuss, or request hacking activity are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: botnets, RATs, zero-day exploits, account cracking, DDoS attacks, phishing, and malware. Defensive cybersecurity discussions are allowed.
2.2 Scamming
Scamming in any form will result in immediate removal from the platform.
2.3 No Adult Content or NSFW Material
All content, including avatars, must remain safe for work. This includes the prohibition of nudity, sexually suggestive imagery, or any content deemed explicit or inappropriate for a general audience.
2.4 Illegal Content or Activities
The following content and activities are strictly prohibited:
- Illegal Activities: Engaging in or promoting hacking, identity theft, carding, pharmaceutical scams, cookie stuffing involving fraud, and similar activities.
- Fraudulent Schemes: Participation in Ponzi schemes, cash gifting, spamming techniques, CPA fraud schemes, and related activities.
- Malicious Software: Distribution or discussion of malicious software and hacking tools, such as viruses, bots, and worms.
- Illegal Goods or Services: Promotion or sale of illegal goods or services.
2.5 Negative SEO, ORM, or Reputation Attacks
Discussions or services intended to damage competitors’ reputations, search visibility, or online presence are not allowed.
2.6 Discriminatory Commentary
This is a multicultural forum. Comments that are discriminatory on the basis of someone's race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality or nationality will not be tolerated.
2.7 Malware Distribution
Deliberate distribution of malware will result in an immediate ban from the platform.
2.8 Posting in the Correct Section
Users are expected to make a reasonable effort to post threads in the appropriate forum section. Threads submitted to incorrect sections may be moved at the discretion of the moderation team.
2.9 Thread Derailing
Users must remain on-topic when participating in discussions outside of the Saloon sections. Off-topic responses, jokes, or repeated disruptions may result in the issuance of a notice if deemed excessive. The moderation team may intervene to refocus the thread or issue content-related warnings when necessary.
2.10 Political and Religious Discussions
Political and religious discussions are prohibited across the forum, with the exception of designated private sections such as the Sapphire and Platinum Saloons. Proselytizing is not permitted in any area of the forum. Only mentions of globally recognized holidays (e.g., Christmas, Eid, Diwali, Chinese New Year) are permitted within the Saloons.
3. Sales & Promotion
3.1 Selling and Promoting Outside of the Trading Post
Selling or promoting products, services, or platforms is only permitted within the Trading Post section of the forum, unless:
- You mention your approved listing on your profile.
- You advertise in your signature as a Sapphire, Platinum, or Founding member.
For the purposes of these terms, “selling” refers to offering, soliciting, or attempting to offer products or services for monetary compensation, barter, or other value, either directly or indirectly. “Promoting” refers to the act of advertising, endorsing, or drawing attention to a product, service, brand, business, or external platform in a manner that implies or encourages commercial interest.
Examples of selling or promoting include (but are not limited to):
- Posting threads or comments offering services, products, or tools for sale, rent, or exchange.
- Publicly requesting users to DM, message, or contact you to learn more about a product or service.
- Embedding sales copy, marketing language, or call-to-action phrases in discussion threads (e.g., "DM me for a great deal", "I can help you with that - contact me for more information").
- Promoting affiliate links, referral programs, or monetized URLs outside of approved signature or profile fields.
- Linking to websites, channels, or landing pages whose primary purpose is to generate sales, leads, or traffic to a commercial service, even if no direct sale occurs on the forum itself.
Discussions or casual mentions of tools, services, or platforms are permitted when clearly non-commercial in nature (e.g., personal experiences, non-affiliate recommendations, or contextually relevant mentions), provided they do not violate any other forum rules.
Members unsure whether a post may constitute selling or promoting should contact the moderation team before posting. Violations may result in notice points, thread removal, or account restrictions.
3.2 Signature Rules
Signature privileges are determined by user group and enforced automatically by the forum system. The following rules apply:
- Text Size: The maximum allowed text size is 15. Any text exceeding this limit will be automatically resized upon saving.
- Registered Members: May use a text-only signature with a maximum of 3 lines and no links.
- Sapphire, Platinum, and Founding Members:
- May include a banner image in place of text. The maximum size is 728×90px (standard leaderboard ad size). Oversized images will be automatically resized.
- May include up to 3 links. The system will automatically prevent saving if the link limit is exceeded.
- Ko-fi Links: Ko-fi links are permitted in signatures for all members who have signature access. However, users may not post content that explicitly draws attention to their Ko-fi link for the purpose of encouraging donations.
All signature content is subject to forum-wide rules, including restrictions on inappropriate or promotional content.
3.3 No Contests Without Approval
Contests or giveaways must receive prior approval from an administrator due to potential legal considerations.
4. Moderation Rules
4.1 Your Content Can Be Moderated
Moderators and administrators may review, edit, or remove any content to ensure compliance with community guidelines.
4.2 Content Agreement
By posting on Office Outlaw, you grant us permission to use, display, or republish your content. This includes, but is not limited to, promotion in newsletters or social media.
4.3 Rule Updates
Rules may be changed at any time without prior notice. We aim to communicate major updates, but users are responsible for staying informed.
4.4 Manual Account Approvals
Accounts requiring manual approval may be rejected at the discretion of the moderation team if we detect potential abuse or malicious intent. This includes, but is not limited to, users previously banned from other platforms for fraud or scamming.
4.5 Thread Placement
Threads may be moved by moderators if they are posted in the wrong section. If a discussion becomes controversial, it may be moved to the Sapphire Section for private continuation. All threads must still comply with the forum rules regardless of location.
4.6 Bans and Enforcement
Temporary bans are automatically issued when a user accrues more than 9 active notice points. Permanent bans may be issued upon reaching 12 notice points or for violating any instant-ban rules. Members may request to have their account banned voluntarily; however, depending on prior conduct, voluntary bans may not be reversed if later requested by the user.
5. Legal Terms
5.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. By accessing or using this site, you agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to your use of the site shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the State of California. You hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection as to inconvenient forum.
5.2 DMCA Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any content on this site infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown request by contacting us at [email protected].
To be effective, your notification must include the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
- Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
- Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address;
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
We may remove or disable access to content alleged to be infringing and may, in appropriate circumstances, terminate repeat infringers. Counter-notices under the DMCA must also comply with 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3) and may be submitted to the same address.
These terms and rules are designed to maintain the integrity and safety of the Office Outlaw community. Members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these guidelines and adhere to them to ensure a positive experience for all.