DriveWorks Discussion Forum Charter

The purpose of the Discussion Forum:

1. To discuss implementing, programming, and administration of DriveWorks design automation products.
2. To share ideas, information, and specific experience regarding the use of DriveWorks and DriveWorks-related products.
3. To discuss third-party add-on products for DriveWorks.
4. To discuss enhancements concerning DriveWorks and DriveWorks-related products.
5. To educate and inform others about the strengths, weaknesses, and general usage of DriveWorks and DriveWorks-related products.

Rules of Etiquette within the Discussion Forum:

1. Post your messages to the appropriate group.
2. Do not cross post messages to multiple groups.
3. Be descriptive and provide complete information when posting to the groups. For example include the product version and computer-related information (i.e., operating system, etc.).
4. Treat others in the group professionally and courteously.
5. Do not post flames or personal attacks to other users.
6. Always try to be constructive and helpful to others within the groups.
7. Write as you would within a letter using upper and lower case as appropriate.
8. Pay attention to spelling, grammar, and tone.
9. Always discuss and treat people within the group as you would in person.
10. Ask for clarification, or suggest corrections gently -- via mail. Remember that people make mistakes, and so do you.
11. If you're truly angry, take a break before responding and get some perspective. It is difficult to convey emotions via an electronic medium. Your message can easily be misconstrued by the others within the group.

DriveWorks Discussion Forum Policies:

1. General Terms and Conditions shall be as described within the DriveWorks website.
2. The privacy policy shall be as described within the DriveWorks website.
3. Terms of use of the DriveWorks Discussion Forum shall be as described in the notice available within the DriveWorks website.
4. To post a message you must have an account and login.
5. Discussion on comparisons between DriveWorks and other design automation systems should not be held in these discussion groups.
6. DriveWorks reserves the right to remove offensive or non-constructive posts at its sole discretion.
7. Messages should be posted in a professional, polite manner as to not purposely offend or insult another person.
8. Messages that contain personal attacks, profanity, or advocate software piracy will be removed.
9. Advertising, off-topics posts, or spam will be removed.
10. Do not post personal e-mail or any other copyright protected documents or information.