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+<?php
+    require("../libs/page.php");
+    page_header();
+?>
+
+<div class="comment">
+    <h1 class="content-header">Terms of Use</h1>
+    <h2>1. Respect</h2>
+    <p>Disruption to constructive discussion within BiglyChat is prohibited:</p>
+    <ol>
+        <li>Repeated personal attacks</li>
+        <li>Exposing non-public personal information</li>
+        <li>Illegal activity in the United States</li>
+    </ol>
+    <h2>2. Communication</h2>
+    <p>Official communications of BiglyChat are the native website and Discord. Report
+        misbehavior, suggestions, and bug fixes to these channels.</p>
+    <h2>3. Exploits</h2>
+    <p>Don't exploit destructive functionality in Dervland services or hijack accounts to do so.</p>
+    <h2>4. Age</h2>
+    <p>You must be 13 years or older.</p>
+    <h2>5. Blanket bans</h2>
+    <p>Certain topics disallowed in public spaces frequently spiral to unhealthy discussion or impulsive behavior:</p>
+    <ol>
+        <li>Non-historical politics</li>
+        <li>Bigotry against sexuality, race, religion</li>
+        <li>Cryptocurrency or financial services</li>
+        <li>Channels that primarily focus on drama</li>
+        <li>Terrorism or violent radicalism</li>
+        <li>Lewd or shock content</li>
+    </ol>
+    <!-- todo: guidelines for project lifecycle + stop derv killing everything-->
+</div>
+    
+<?php
+    page_footer();
+?>
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