Terms of Use for The Floating Home Association Discussion Board
Last Updated: [10.1.2023]

Purpose – The goal of this Discussion Board is for Dock Officers to share information relevant to dock life with each other. The FHA does not run this board. This is a Closed Group. Only members can see the postings. Dock officers of co-op and condo are welcome to register, and will be approved if they are on the list of Dock Officers maintained by the FHA. Not sure if you are on that list? Email contact@seattlefloatinghomes.org and provide your name, dock name and address, your unit number, and your dock role (president, treasurer, etc.). Topics are moderated. The following list of do’s, don’ts, recommendations and suggestions is designed to help everyone enjoy this board. By accessing or using The Floating Homes Association (“FHA”) Dock Officers Discussion Board (“Website”, “Service”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”).

Conduct – You agree to use the Service in accordance with all applicable local, state, and national laws and regulations. If you are abusive, your posts will be deleted and you can be removed from the group. As impersonal as this board might seem, your actions affect real people with real feelings.

You are encouraged to: 

  • Post about your dock information, issues, and questions. We all want to pool knowledge that is helpful to other dock officers.
  • Update regularly and be consistent with the topic in the content of your postings.
  • Post comments in other people’s postings, it’s a great way to build the shared knowledge.
  • Treat other people as you would in real life. Always be respectful with your posts and considerate of people’s feelings.

You agree not to:

  • Post or transmit any material that is knowingly false and/or defamatory, misleading, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually explicit, threatening, invasive of a person’s privacy, or in violation of any law.
  • Post copyrighted material unless you are the owner of the copyright or have obtained permission from the owner.

Disclaimer – The opinions and views expressed on this message board are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent those of The Floating Home Association. The Floating Home Association is not responsible for the content of messages posted and does not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any message.

Limitation of Liability – To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Floating Home Association will not be liable for any damages or injury that accompany or result from your use of its discussion board.

Indemnification – You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Floating Home Association and its board members, agents, and employees from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms.

Changes to Terms – The Floating Home Association may revise these Terms at any time without notice. By using this discussion board, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms.

Governing Law – These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Any claim relating to The Floating Home Association’s message board shall be filed in a court in the State of Washington.