Charter

Introduction

These Policies govern the use of computers and servers on the KDFSnet Internet Relay Chat Network, including but not limited to, its chat forums, web pages, and e-mail services. As a user of these resources, you are responsible for reading and understanding this document. This document protects the users of KDFSnet, computing hardware and networks, and system administrators.

Connection to the KDFSnet IRC network is a privilege, not a right. KDFSnet reserves the right to deny access to its network without advanced warning and without being under any obligation to provide a reason. Where a reason is provided, it is done so at the discretion of KDFSnet.

You understand that by using KDFSnet, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no circumstances will KDFSnet be liable in any way for any content, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via KDFSnet.

KDFSnet reserves the right to alter this AUP and any terms and conditions of service at any time without prior notice. However, a notice will be sent to the kdfs(at)kdfs.net mailing list at least 10 days in advance of such changes if possible. Notice is deemed given when sent.

Operations of The Network

The overall authority on KDFSnet is the Command board. The Command board is comprised of the IRCadmin, and TechAdmins. The staff filling these positions can be found listed on the staff page.

KDFSnet will be governed day to day by a number of teams: Admins, Help, Services, and Web.

The Command Board will appoint team leaders for each of these teams. The team leaders will report to the Command Board, with the exception of the Admin Team. All members of the CB will be subscribed to the admin list and mostly communicate with the admins (the CB are team leaders for the Admin Team).

Almost all policy issues will be dealt with by the Command Board. The Command board keeps the admins informed, and in many cases will ask for an Admin Vote on issues.

The KDFSnet Teams

KDFSnet operates its network in the team concept. Each team is given autonomous control over their areas of the network in the hopes that the admin team or the command board do not need to get involved in the operations of the network. They are expected to complete the tasks that fall to them in an efficient and professional manner.

Ideally each team will be headed up by an admin, however, the command board may appoint a non-admin staff member to a position if they feel that the person can handle the responsibilities of the position.

Team leaders select their staff by whatever method they see fit, informing the command board of any changes.

KDFSnet knows that there will be disagreements and butting heads. Admins will leave, servers will delink, people will quit the network. However, the command board should remain committed to keeping the network operational, and will always be there to assist in rebuilding the network. If the entire network quits against the command board, then it is only our own fault for not hearing what was being said to us before that occurred.

The downside of all this is that there really is very little "power" for a new admin. But people should decide what they are good at and volunteer for the relevant teams, then they can work their way up.

The leader and members of each team can be found on our staff list.