TurvaRiepu - Terms of Service
Effective Date: 8th of September 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By using the TurvaRiepu service (hereinafter "Service") at turva.riepu.fi, the user agrees to comply with these Terms of Service and the Service's Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these terms, please refrain from using the Service.
2. Service Description
TurvaRiepu is a web-based discussion forum that provides a platform for community discussions and interaction. Discussion topics focus on Finnish culture and politics. The Service's editorial line is left-leaning and critically examines the prevailing order.
3. Behavioral Rules and Responsibilities
3.1. Acceptable Use
Service users must:
- participate in discussions constructively and respectfully toward others
- stay on topic within each discussion area
- respect other users' freedom of expression and opinions
3.2. Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in action:
Incitement against population groups: Content containing threatening, insulting, or defamatory messages targeting specific groups (such as based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability).
Criminal acts: Incitement to crime, threats, aggravated defamation, or privacy violations (including publication of personal data without permission).
Harassment and attacks: Harassment targeting other users, personal attacks, or provocation of others.
Spam and advertising: Repetitive, disruptive, or off-topic communication containing commercial advertisements or links.
Illegal content: Content that violates Finnish law or international regulations.
Copyright violations: Content you do not have the right to publish.
3.3. Political Discussion Principles
The Service has a clear editorial line and is not a politically neutral platform. While diverse perspectives are permitted, Service administration reserves the right to remove or modify content that conflicts with the community's core values or is purely provocative in nature.
4. User Accounts and Management
4.1. Registration
- Registration requires providing accurate and correct information
- You are responsible for the security of your user account and password
- Creating multiple user accounts for the same person is prohibited and may result in account suspension
- Service users must be at least 16 years old
4.2. Account Deletion
- You may delete your account at any time, which terminates this agreement
- Please note that previously published messages may remain in the Service
- Service administration reserves the right to suspend or terminate a user account if the user violates these terms of service
5. Content and Copyrights
5.1. User Content
- You retain ownership of all content you publish in the Service
- By publishing content, you grant TurvaRiepu a non-exclusive, perpetual, and worldwide right to display, modify, and share your content in connection with the Service
- You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to content you publish
- Service administration reserves the right to remove content that violates these terms or the law
5.2. TurvaRiepu Content
- The Service's original content, design, and features are protected by copyright
- User messages and discussions remain available for the benefit of the community
6. Moderation and Monitoring
6.1. Moderation
- Content is moderated after publication, not in advance
- Moderators may edit, move, or remove content that violates rules
6.2. Enforcement Actions
Warning: First violations typically result in a warning.
Temporary suspension: Repeated violations may result in temporary account suspension.
Permanent ban: Serious or continued violations result in permanent account termination.
Immediate action: Serious offenses (such as threats, unauthorized disclosure of personal information, or illegal content) may result in immediate and permanent account closure without warning.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
User personal data is processed according to the Service's Privacy Policy, available at [Privacy Policy URL].
8. Disclaimers
Service availability: The Service is provided "as is," with no guarantees regarding availability or error-free operation. The Service may change or be temporarily unavailable without advance notice.
User content: Views expressed by users do not represent TurvaRiepu's official position. The Service is not responsible for the accuracy or legality of content published by users. Each user is individually responsible for content they publish and their interactions with other users.
External links: The Service is not responsible for external websites linked from the forum.
9. Applicable Law and Copyright
Applicable law: These terms are governed by Finnish law.
Dispute resolution: Disputes are primarily resolved in the court of the user's residence in Finland. If the defendant resides in Åland, Åland courts have jurisdiction.
Copyright violations: If you suspect that any Service content infringes your copyright, contact us by email at riepulehti@gmail.com with the subject "Copyright Notice." Include detailed information about the infringing content and proof of ownership.
10. Changes to Terms
Service administration reserves the right to update these terms periodically. Changes will be announced by updating the "Effective Date."
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Significant changes may be communicated directly to users.
11. Contact Information
Questions and inquiries:
