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Terms and rules

General Board

#1.1 Xentelhub tries to aim all public content at a general audience. Please refrain from posting vulgar topics and/or responses. Such topics include, but are not limited to: Nudity, porn, and explicit content. Such content hidden in spoiler tags, or sent through the use of private messaging, is not allowed as well.


#1.2 Problems with the board structure, or management, should be handled with the board staff. Such issues should not become a public topic, and should be voiced in a Ticket Thread.


#1.3 Members may communicate with the administration team personally at their request by creating a ticket thread in the Admin Issues forum or by personally contacting an administrator.


#1.4 We are an English speaking board. Please refrain from making threads in another language. Content posted in another language is not allowed.


#1.5 Mini-moderating will not be tolerated. Mini-modding refers to throwing in comments such as, but not limited to, "Reported," "wrong section," etc... after a post that violates the rules. Such offenses should be reported, and left alone for the staff to handle. Members are encouraged not to add their own input.


#1.6 These are board-wide rules that should be followed at all times. Violation may result in an infraction, which in time can lead to a suspension or a permanent ban.


#1.7 Some sections and sub-sections throughout the board may contain pinned basic guideline topics which are also enforced alongside the main rules.


#1.8 Make sure certain reported items are based on the following rules (including those in sub-sections). Abuse of the reports system, such as reporting for false or unreasonable causes, may be subject to further punishment


#1.9 We enforce a "One Account Policy". We do this to ensure the safety as well as the rights and freedoms of all our other users/members. Anyone found creating an additional account can result in a ban placed towards them. If you can no longer access your old account, please use the Contact Us page to request help in retrieving your account.


Warning System

#2.1 The warning system is based on a set amount of points. These points do not expire. Various offenses are accumulated for a set number of points, however may be altered depending on the level of offense:

  • 10 Points = 3 day suspension
  • 20 Points = 2 week suspension
  • 30 Points = 1 month suspension
  • 40 Points = Permanent ban

#2.2 Any user who has been banned or suspended is not allowed to create a second account to bypass the said ban or suspension. Users who bypass their suspension by means of multiple accounts can result in said users new account being permanently banned, said main account suspension being extended, or resulting in a permanent ban on their main account as well.


#2.3 Warnings are a direct result of violating the rules, whether they be board-wide or section guidelines.

Any disagreement with a certain rule must be taken up with said staff member in privacy via private messaging, and are between that of the staff member and member, and must not involve the public. Other staff members may intervene if necessary. Please note that the same level of respect must be used, and depending on the situations, warnings have a possibility of be overturned.

You may also create a ticket thread about any concerns regarding problems. Moderation actions must not be discussed in public for personal reasons or otherwise.

If you would like to speak to administration directly, create a ticket thread in the Admin Issues forum for it to be viewed and responded to only by Administrators. Administration Issues should also be used if one has a direct problem with certain staff members. Making any of these issues a public problem, or disrespect towards a staff member may result in a warning.


#2.4 Warning points vary by infraction. Some violations are worth more points than others and, depending on the level of offense, may result in faster bans / suspensions.


Posting Guidelines

#3.1 Make sure all post descriptions are valid and well-mannered.


#3.2 All topics and replies must be met with respect for a fellow member. Any disrespect or flaming is a violation of the rules and users will be punished.


#3.3 Content in posts / topics / responses must not contain, but not limited to:

  1. Flaming / Disrespect towards other members or staff.
  2. Sexual Harassment.
  3. One-liner responses ("+1","lol", use of emotion).
  4. Bypassing word filter.
  5. Begging for "likes."
  6. Advertising illegal or forbidden content or activities.
  7. Racism, Sexism, or any form of hate crime (in form of text or image).
  8. Excessive typing (i.e, "LOOOOOOOOOOOOL") that results in breaking the forum width.
  9. Selling / Trading / Offering of unapproved digital contents, illegal content, or forbidden activities in sections that don't allow it. This also includes directing members offsite to conduct these activities.
  10. Nudity, graphic, or explicit content.
  11. Referral links from any website or forum.

#3.4 Flaming, or provoking of members, is not tolerated. Through public or private messaging (if reported to the staff) can be subject to warnings.


#3.5 XentelHub is not liable about any arguments or issues taking place outside the forum.


#3.6 We encourage members to make legible posts to make their content easier to understand. Members are not encouraged to taunt or degrade others based on their grammar use.


#3.7 Posts/PM's containing content that is determined to be malicious in nature depending on the context of the post are a violation of the rules. This extends to private messaging as well.


#3.8 Posts/PM's containing personal information ("dox"), false impersonations, illegal content (such as warez), selling of personal or confidential information, are a violation of the rules. This extends to private messaging as well.


#3.9 We encourage you to try to refrain from quoting posts containing mass text and/or quotes, media, or images. Please edit your post down to the relative content you are aiming to quote for a more precise response. If you want to reach out to a member in a topic, you can refer to the @username tagging.


#3.10 Bumping of ones own topic for the sake of gaining lead over other topics is not allowed. However, if a person comes across a topic that is dated, and has relevant information or response to add, the user is allowed to reply under those circumstances without punishment.


#3.11 We encourage users to refrain from double posting. If you have something to add to your post, use the edit button.


#3.12 Derailing a topic in discussion by posting off-topic replies or content is also a violation of the rules, and can result in a warning or further punishment.


#3.13 Do not encourage, or ask for threads to be pinned. That is a decision left for the staff to decide based on the content provided in said topic.


#3.14 Before posting, please check the section for our section specific rules. By not following the section specific rules, your account may be infracted or banned. Agreeing to these terms means you know about each section specific rules and you agree to abide by them.


#3.15 Abuse of the rating system will lead to a warning and the removal of rating privileges for a 3 month period.


Spam Outlines

#4.1 Advertising is not allowed in any public content (i.e., profile, profile posts, topic replies, signatures, avatars, etc...). Advertising, or posting of referral links, is a violation of the rules and can result in a warning and/or further punishment. Advertising is only permitted with the approval of the Administration Team. To submit a request for approval simply create a ticket thread in the Admin Issues forum.


#4.2 Excessive posting of any advertising will result in an automatic ban without warning.


#4.3 Excessive posting to increase post count is also a violation, and can result in a warning or further punishment depending on the level of offense.


#4.4 Spam posts are also a violation of the rules. We discourage members from posting useless replies that does not add to the topic. Spam replies are as listed, but not limited to:

  • One-liner responses such as: +1, lol, first, haha, etc...
  • Use of meme phrases such as: cool story bro, lolwut?, etc...
  • Use of emotion-only replies such as: :) , etc...
  • These are strictly enforced in all general forums, and topics of discussions, excluding profile posts.

#4.5 Excessive posting of the same topic is also a violation of the rules, and can result in topic deletion, a warning, and possible further punishment.


Private Messages

#5.1 Posting restrictions also extend over to private messaging. Any violations reported to the staff in private messages can be punishable.


#5.2 Messages from staff may be important, and is the responsibility of the end user to attend to the request or note from staff. Any pre-warning inside the message that goes unread may result in the described action being taken, or any action being taken depending on the situation.


Avatar, Profile, & Signature Guidelines

#6.1 Avatars are limited to 250 pixels by 250 pixels.


Currently, only static image formats (.PNG, .JPG, .JPEG, etc...) are recommended. GIFs may be uploaded.


#6.2 Signature heights are restricted to 300 pixels, maximum.


#6.3 Prohibited content for both avatars and signatures include, but not limited to:

  1. Graphic or Explicit content.
  2. Advertisement/Referral Links
  3. Asking for donations (including off-site methods of contact).
  4. Nudity, revealing, or sexually suggestive content (NSFW, 18+)
  5. Media (such as flash, videos, etc..).
  6. Begging for "likes."
  7. Advertising illegal content, forbidden content, or forbidden activities.
  8. Disrespect towards any member or staff.
  9. Referral links from any website or forum.

#6.4 Staff icons, symbols, or images are prohibited for use. All avatars must be distinct from ones currently in use by current staff to refrain from possible confusion or impersonation (unless authorized by a staff member).


#6.5 Violation of these rules can result in said member losing their ability to alter their avatar and/or signature, and can be disabled for an extended amount of time or permanently.



Final Guidelines

#7.1 Upon registration grants automatic agreement to these forum guidelines, and all other guidelines in sub-sections.


#7.2 Although rules are subject to change, members will be notified after changes have taken place. Such changes will be announced in the announcement section, and is everyone's responsibility to check for updates. Changes are effective immediately.


#7.3 We do not encourage any of our users to spam our website on any other sites. If you are a victim of such activities, please register and make a ticket thread, or contact at webmaster[AT]xentelhub[DOT]com. We will request the necessary details, and attempt to punish users who condone in such acts.


#7.4 XentelHub is not liable for any scams, selling, or trading made off the site. Any back-door transactions and activity are done at the risk of all members, and we may not take action on any situation if brought to our attention. If you are scammed on the site, please ensure you have liable details and proof, and then proceed by creating a ticket thread in the Talk to Staff, in which we will try to assist in any attempt to resolve the issue depending on the situation. Punishment will be decided depending on the outcome.


#7.5 Do not request any staff position, premium content, or and other ranking exclusive on the site. Other statuses' may be revoked, with a warning, suspension, or permanent ban to follow.


#7.6 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.


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.

This Service is only available to users who are at least 13 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.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not register or use the Service. Use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these terms. If you wish to close your account, please contact us.

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