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By joining the Site, you agree that you will utilize it only to further the Mission, and to abide by such rules, regulations and other terms of use (together, the “Terms”) pertaining to its use, as shall be in effect from time to time. You should be aware that these rules and regulations specifically disallow: (i)  advertising of any product or service, including without limitation, the sale or transfer of animals; (ii) campaigning for any position with the ASSA, including any position involving the Site; (iii) threats, hate speech, or content that degrades or shames individuals or organizations; (iv) disclosure of personal information of others if meant to cause or could be reasonably anticipated to cause distress, harassment or unwanted solicitations or other messages of a like tenor; (v) discussions concerning religion, religious belief or religious groups, or concerning state or national politics, political parties, candidates or office holders, if the intention or result is to promote or disparage such religion, political party, candidate or office holder; (vi) any libelous or defamatory content, or any other content which may otherwise cause , whether so intended or not, embarrassment or emotional harm, or cause the target to be reviled whether or not the target is aware; (vii) negative ad hominem content concerning any officer or director of the ASSA, or any Moderator of the Site, or any appointee of the Board of Directors, including specifically, but without limitation, committee chairs, American Kennel Club Liaison, counsel, editors and show chairs; (viii)  repeated, unfounded complaints about the governance of the ASSA; and/or (ix) any content posted on behalf of or in furtherance of any other firm, corporation, entity or any other individual who or which would not have access to the Site, but for such action by you.