Policy for Violations
First time: An AAPS Community Manager or Community Leader will edit or remove the post. Member will be notified by email or private message that they have violated the Community Rules and Etiquette and Terms of Use. Participant will be asked to discontinue similar actions. Member will be asked to confirm they understand the violation. Member will be notified that any subsequent violation will result in participant being put on probation with posts being moderated prior to posting for a period of thirty days.
Second time: An AAPS Community Manager or Community Leader will edit or remove the post. Member will be notified by email or private message that they have violated the Community Rules and Etiquette and Terms of Use. Member will be asked to confirm they understand the violation. Participant will be asked to discontinue similar actions. The participant will be put on probation with posts being moderated prior to posting for a period of thirty days.
Third time An AAPS Community Manager or Community Leader will edit or remove the post. Member will be notified by email or private message that they have violated the Community Rules and Etiquette and Terms of Use. The member’s community access will be suspended for 1 month. This is considered the first strike of the Serious Offense Policy.
Three Strike Serious Offense Policy
We adhere to the following "Three Strikes" Policy outlining consequences for participants who violate the Code of Conduct:
1. Upon the first serious violation, the member’s community access will be suspended for 1 month.
2. A second violation of a similar nature will result in a 6-month suspension from AAPS Communities.
3. A third violation will result in immediate and permanent suspension of community access in AAPS Communities.