Site Rules! – Please read first!

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Welcome to the Henstock Community Forum!

This is a friendly, respectful space for everyone connected to the Henstock surname. To keep our community welcoming and useful, please follow these guidelines:

1. Be Respectful and Courteous
Treat all members with kindness and respect
Remember we’re all family here – disagreements should be handled politely
Personal attacks, harassment, or bullying will not be tolerated
Respect privacy – don’t share others’ personal information without permission

2. Stay On Topic
Post in the appropriate forum category
Keep discussions relevant to the Henstock surname and family history
Off-topic chat is welcome in General Chat, but keep it friendly

3. No Spam or Self-Promotion
Don’t post repetitive content or advertisements
Sharing relevant genealogy services is fine, but excessive promotion isn’t
No automated posting or bot activity

4. Keep It Family-Friendly
No profanity, offensive language, or inappropriate content
This is a family history site – keep all content suitable for all ages
No adult content, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks

5. Protect Privacy
Don’t share sensitive personal information about living individuals without consent
Be cautious sharing addresses, phone numbers, or private documents
You can share historical records of deceased relatives freely

6. Respect Copyright and Sources
Always credit your sources when sharing research or documents
Don’t post copyrighted material without permission
When sharing family trees, respect others’ research efforts

7. Account Security
Keep your login details private
Don’t share accounts with others
Report suspicious activity to admin immediately

8. Moderation
Moderators reserve the right to edit, move, or remove content that violates these rules
Repeated violations may result in account suspension
If you see rule-breaking content, please report it rather than engaging

Need Help?

Contact the admin team using the Suggestions forum or via the contact form.

By participating in this forum, you agree to follow these rules. Thank you for helping make this a welcoming community!

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