1. Our Community Values
TheGunDock community is built on mutual respect among firearms enthusiasts, hunters, sport shooters, and responsible gun owners. We encourage:
- Helpful discussions - Share your knowledge and experiences with products
- Respectful dialogue - Treat others as you would want to be treated
- Accurate information - Provide factual, helpful responses
- Safety first - Always promote safe firearms handling practices
2. Discussion Rules
To maintain a productive community, the following rules apply to all discussions:
Be Respectful
- No personal attacks, insults, or harassment of any kind
- No discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, or background
- Disagree respectfully - attack ideas, not people
- No threats or intimidation
Stay On Topic
- Keep discussions relevant to the product or topic at hand
- No political debates or off-topic rants
- No spam, self-promotion, or advertising
- No repetitive posting of the same content
No Illegal Content
- No discussion of illegal modifications or activities
- No advice on circumventing laws or regulations
- No straw purchase discussions
- No content promoting illegal use of firearms
3. Prohibited Content
- Threats of violence or harm to any person
- Harassment, bullying, or doxxing
- Hate speech or discriminatory content
- Pornographic or sexually explicit material
- Personal information of others (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
- Spam, phishing links, or malware
- Impersonation of TheGunDock staff or other users
- Content promoting illegal activities
- Competitor advertising or links
4. Safety Discussions
We encourage discussions about:
- Proper cleaning and maintenance
- Safe storage solutions
- Training and education resources
- Range etiquette and best practices
5. Product Questions & Support
The discussion section is great for:
- Asking questions about product features and specifications
- Sharing your experience with a product
- Getting advice from other owners
- Discussing accessories and compatibility
Note: For order-related issues, shipping questions, or customer service needs, please contact us directly rather than posting in the discussion section.
6. Disqus Account & Privacy
Our discussion system is powered by Disqus, a third-party commenting platform. By participating in discussions, you agree to:
Your Disqus Account
- You can comment as a guest or create a Disqus account
- Disqus accounts can be linked to social media for easy login
- Your Disqus profile and comment history is managed by Disqus
- You can delete your Disqus account at any time through Disqus settings
Data Collection
Disqus may collect information including:
- Email address (if provided)
- Username and profile information
- IP address and browser information
- Cookies for functionality and analytics
For details on how Disqus handles your data, please review their Privacy Policy.
7. Moderation
TheGunDock reserves the right to:
- Remove any content that violates these guidelines
- Edit or remove content at our discretion
- Ban users who repeatedly violate guidelines
- Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
- Close discussions on any product page
Moderation decisions are final. If you believe your content was removed in error, contact us at support@thegundock.com.
8. Reporting Violations
Help us keep the community safe by reporting violations:
- Flag the comment - Use the Disqus flag feature on any comment
- Contact us - Email support@thegundock.com with details
Please include a link to the comment and a brief description of the violation.
9. Disclaimer
User-Generated Content: Comments and discussions are created by users, not TheGunDock. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any user comments. Always verify information independently, especially regarding product specifications, compatibility, or safety.
TheGunDock is not responsible for:
- Advice or recommendations made by other users
- Accuracy of information in user comments
- Any damages resulting from following user advice
- Content posted by users before it can be moderated
10. Changes to Guidelines
We may update these Community Guidelines at any time. Continued participation in discussions after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.
11. Contact Us
TheGunDock
Phone: 502-272-4859
Email: support@thegundock.com
For questions about these Community Guidelines or to report a violation, please contact us.