Registration

Vendor Note: Each active vendor/commercial subscriber (account) should have his or her business name incorporated into his or her signature block. It will also be added, by a TDR Staff Member, just below your username. You are encouraged to include your business telephone number. And you may add a link to your website by clicking on your business name. No other solicitation in any form will be allowed within a signature. Any signature containing information deemed solicitation by a Moderator will be edited out without prior warning. If a user replaces the edited signature, their access to edit their signature will be terminated without warning.

By requesting posting privileges on the TDR’s Website, you certify that all information you provide during the registration process is accurate.

2. Conduct. The TDR encourages lively and informative discussion among Discussion Forum participants. But keep it clean and productive. Do not use or allow others to use your subscription to:

2.1 Repeatedly post any material that the moderators feel is antagonistic to others or instigates non-productive conflict between users as well as vendors.

2.2. Post any material or comment that is considered to be "baiting" others into an unproductive conflict online. According to Webster's, baiting is: 1.) to place a lure or trap; 2.) to entice, especially by trickery or strategy; 3.) to attack or torment, especially with persistent insults, criticism, or ridicule. Baiting is considered to be any post that intentionally badgers, heckles, or leads another user(s) into an antagonistic discussion.

2.3. Post any form of solicitation on any Discussion Forum. Discussion of ongoing Vendor Promotions and Group Purchases may be allowed depending upon the objective of the thread. Direct promotion of any Vendor Promotion or Group Purchase will be removed.

2.4. Post or transmit any material that is mean-spirited, abusive, obscene, hateful, fraudulent, threatening, vulgar, harassing, profane or defamatory.  The use of symbols or characters to mask profanity and expletives is prohibited and undermines the spirit of these guidelines;

2.5. Post, transmit or link to sexually explicit material;

2.6. Post or transmit any material that you don’t have authorization to transmit under the law (copyrighted material);

2.7. Intentionally violate any applicable law or regulation;

2.8. Knowingly post (or threaten to post) or transmit (or threaten to transmit) any file that contains computer viruses, corrupt files, or any other contaminating or destructive features that may damage computer equipment.

2.9. Moderators may delete any post in violation of these guidelines.

2.10 Occasional recommendations of vendors by users is encouraged. However excessive promotion of vendors (cheerleading) on the forums is discouraged and may be subject to removal.

2.11 Post any information regarding a lawsuit or litigation (past, pending, or future). Any such post will be immediately removed from the TDR Discussion Forums without notice.

3. Three Strikes You're Out. On a Discussion Forum of this size, responsibility and accountability are important. No one wants to log onto a chaotic, mean-spirited forum. The consequences of non-compliance are outlined below:

3.1. One violation of the guidelines will usually warrant an e-mail notice to kindly stop/correct the behavior.

3.2. Two violations will usually warrant a thirty-day suspension of posting privileges.

3.3. Three violations and you will be issued a refund of your remaining TDR subscription and your posting privileges will be immediately revoked.

Please note that we reserve the right to skip steps if we feel the violation so warrants. The TDR reserves the right to remove any inappropriate post or terminate your posting privileges to the Discussion Forums at any time, with or without prior notice.

4. Discussion Forums. The TDR Website Discussion Forum is designed to help owners solicit input from others on the proper maintenance and operation of their truck. Most truck enthusiasts want detailed information, thorough analysis, entertaining reading, and friendly (accurate) guidance. We recognize that while we have a lot of truck information in this forum, people sometimes post replies that are misleading, deceptive, or downright wrong. They may do this unintentionally or, sad to say, intentionally. Let's change the timeworn axiom to read, "Let the reader beware." Use good common sense. Remember, we do not have the staff to mediate or "police" all of the information that is posted. Analyze thoroughly before taking any advice offered. The fundamental concept is that you should not rely solely upon any information or opinions you read. Rather, you should use what you read as a starting point for doing independent research on products and maintenance techniques.

4.1. Keep your posts relevant to the topic at hand.

4.2. Post your topic in the correct forum. Moderators will move posts that are incorrectly located.

4.3. Moderators may delete posted items offered for sale within any Discussion Forum.

5. Vendor Participation: Vendor input and commentary is welcomed in our Discussion Forums, however, direct solicitation is not. Vendors have proven to provide insightful conversation and commentary. Demonstrate professionalism in all post to the TDR Discussion Forums. The following will be strictly enforced:

5.1. The TDR Discussion Forums are not an appropriate forum for emotionally charged discussion between manufacturers, distributors, dealers, shops and/or users. These forums are intended to be technical resources for members interested in learning more about the proper care and maintenance of their trucks. All Vendors will refrain from making direct, emotionally charged, posts to and/or about competitors. All Vendor posts must be civil and technically oriented. If Vendors wish to compare products with competitors, use generic references (i.e. oiled element air filter; as opposed to Amsoil, AFE, etc.).

5.2. No direct solicitation pricing discussions are allowed on the TDR Discussion Forums. The discussion of prices is best left off-line in a private e-mail to those with interest as noted in the appropriate area of the Classified Advertisements. Why? Because many people who visit our Website do not want to pay to read solicitations and sales pitches in our technical Discussion Forums.

5.3. Vendor participants must have their business name incorporated into their signature block. Vendors may include their business telephone number within their Profile so that it is available to other TDR website users.

6. Vendor Promotions. Commercial solicitation is not allowed in any Discussion Forum. They should be posted within the Classified Advertisements only.

Vendor Promotions (defined as a TDR Advertiser of Record offering a special to the TDR Members): Any advertiser of record wishing to post press releases or general TDR promotions may do so within the Vendor Promotion/Group Purchase area of the Classified Advertisements in accordance with the following guidelines:

6.1. Vendor promotions should clearly state a start date and an end date. Its terms must be specific. Any Vendor Promotion that does not include detailed contact information, a product listing and discounted pricing details will be removed.

6.2. No group purchase or vendor promotion will imply that it has the TDR’s endorsement nor will it imply any affiliation with the TDR.

6.3. Vendor promotions will be scheduled to run for 30 days. Advertisers of record can renew their promotion in subsequent 30-day intervals, if warranted.

6.4. Only TDR Advertisers of Record will be allowed to post Vendor Promotions on the TDR Website. All other Vendors interested in offering a special to TDR Members may contact the Turbo Diesel Register offices to discuss the best way to reach the TDR Members.

6.5 A TDR Staff Member will post a notice in the TDR Group Purchase and Vendor Promotion Forum outlining the specific terms of the Vendor Promotion.

6.6 The TDR reserves the right to limit any Vendor to the number of promotions offered per year. This will be done where it is determined that a Vendor is using the Turbo Diesel Register as nothing more than a billboard.

6.7 The TDR does not allow Group Purchases effective July, 2008.  There have been two Group Purchases where vendors failed to fulfill their commitments to TDR Members.  This has required we discontinue Group Purchases on the TDR Website.

A Word of Caution: Remember the best deal is not always the cheapest deal. Considerations: If something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. A good strategy is to establish a relationship with a vendor(s) you trust. If you see a great vendor gotta-have-it, continue to work with the vendor that has previously earned your trust rather than chase after the Johnny-come-lately. Likely your established vendor of choice will bend to meet a competitive situation. Good suppliers and good relations are worth the courtesy of a phone call and your continued purchasing support. Good luck. It's a free-for-all jungle out there.

7. Links Information. The Turbo Diesel Register does not guarantee the reliability or completeness of any information provided in the Discussion Forum or in any link appearing on our site. Links are not endorsements of any products or services in such sites, and no information in such site has been endorsed or approved by the TDR.

8. Educate, Don't Irritate. Generally, nobody enjoys posts that offer little or no information, contains emotion at the expense of reason, or attacks another party. And remember, it is entirely possible to agree to disagree with others . . . respectfully. Diplomacy, discretion and common sense should be your guides. A click to the private e-mail icon and an off-line discussion is suggested to resolve difference.

9. Proper Punctuation Pleases the Public. Remember that TYPING IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS is akin to shouting. Also, the excessive use of exclamation marks and other punctuation can make your posting difficult to read, not to mention irritating. Remember, misspelled words reflect poorly on you.

10. It Is the WWW (Don't Forget, The World Is Watching . . .). This one is simple. Be aware that anything you post on the TDR Website - or anywhere on the World Wide Web for that matter - may be read by the rest of the world. Keep your pants up. We do not have the staff to change user names to protect you from something you posted without serious consideration first.

11. The Fine Print Section.

11.1. Respect Copyrighted Material. The material contained on this Website is copyrighted and is protected by US and international copyright laws. By material we mean any information or other material and services found on our Website or in our magazine. This includes, but is not limited to, discussion forums, articles, graphics, logos, and artwork. Subscribers may summarize our material or other writings and post an occasional sentence or two, but not the entire article. Repeat violators of this guideline are subject to account termination without notice. Note: by posting to the TDR Website, you agree that the Turbo Diesel Register has an unlimited license to republish any material or pictures you post on our Website.

11.2. Keep It To Yourself (Passwords). The TDR reserves the right to remove any inappropriate post or terminate your posting privileges to the Discussion Boards at any time, with or without prior notice. Because you are responsible for all statements made and acts that occur through the use of your user name and
password, you should take great care to protect your password.

11.3. Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities. The Turbo Diesel Register is not affiliated with nor does it represent DaimlerChrysler or Cummins Engine Company, nor any of their subsidiaries. Throughout our Website some words, model names and designations are used for the purpose of identification. Such names are the property of the trademark holder.

Final Comments. The TDR provides a wide range of information, commentary and entertainment. Although we strive hard to provide the best possible information at all times, we make no guarantees that our content will be delivered in an uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free manner. In simplest terms, you agree that under no circumstances will the TDR be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or any other type of damages resulting from your use or downloading of any material from the TDR Website.

Remember: All material provided on the TDR Website is to be used on an "as is" basis; and remember, we're not perfect. Opinions expressed by the members do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Turbo Diesel Register, DaimlerChrysler Corporation or the Cummins Engine Company.

The Turbo Diesel Register assumes no liability for direct, indirect, punitive, consequential, special or incidental damages, accident, injury, loss of property, income or life due to use or misuse of comments, suggestions, procedures, modifications, enhancements, repairs or information presented on the Website.

Any action related to the terms and conditions, including issues of trademark and copyright, will be governed by the laws and statues of the State of Georgia and controlling US federal law without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. By your use of this site, you agree and hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of the State of Georgia or federal court in Fulton County, Georgia with respect to any legal proceeding or action. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not view, download or visit the Website.

The use of this site, and the terms and conditions for our providing information, is governed by our TDR Website Posting Guidelines. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read the TDR Website Posting Guidelines and that you accept and will be bound by the terms thereof.

We have worked hard to keep this list of guidelines meaningful. Please take them seriously; we do.