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Josh: Use support@retrotechcollection.com as the single contact address

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Use support@retrotechcollection.com as the single contact address

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	==== 4.2.2 Removal requests ====		==== 4.2.2 Removal requests ====
	If you hold the copyright in material on the Wiki and want it removed, email [mailto:~~copyright~~@retrotechcollection.com ~~copyright~~@retrotechcollection.com] or open a ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]. Identify the page or file, the work and your right in it, and give your contact details. We also accept notices in the form required by the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The procedure, timings and counter-notices are set out in [[RetroTechCollection:Copyright violations]].		If you hold the copyright in material on the Wiki and want it removed, email [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com] or open a ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]. Identify the page or file, the work and your right in it, and give your contact details. We also accept notices in the form required by the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The procedure, timings and counter-notices are set out in [[RetroTechCollection:Copyright violations]].

	==== 4.2.3 Misuse ====		==== 4.2.3 Misuse ====
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	==== 6.2.4 Legal threats ====		==== 6.2.4 Legal threats ====
	Do not make legal threats against the Wiki or its users; anyone who does may be blocked immediately. Raise real legal issues through the ~~legal~~ contact in section 13.		Do not make legal threats against the Wiki or its users; anyone who does may be blocked immediately. Raise real legal issues through the contact address in section 13.

	=== 6.3 Protection of minors ===		=== 6.3 Protection of minors ===
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	==== 7.1.1 How to report ====		==== 7.1.1 How to report ====
	Report problems ~~by email~~ or with a ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]~~, using the contacts in section 13: general issues to wiki@retrotechcollection~~.~~com,~~ safety concerns and emergencies ~~to safety@retrotechcollection.com, legal issues to legal@retrotechcollection.com, and copyright to copyright@retrotechcollection.com~~.		Report problems to [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com] or with a ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]. Mark safety concerns and emergencies as urgent.

	Include links to the pages concerned, a description of the problem, any evidence, how urgent it is, and any relevant background.		Include links to the pages concerned, a description of the problem, any evidence, how urgent it is, and any relevant background.
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	# Appeal first to the administrator who took the action, on your user talk page or by email.		# Appeal first to the administrator who took the action, on your user talk page or by email.
	# If that fails, appeal to another administrator, where there is one. Community review is at the administrators' discretion.		# If that fails, appeal to another administrator, where there is one. Community review is at the administrators' discretion.
	# The final appeal is to [mailto:~~appeals~~@retrotechcollection.com ~~appeals~~@retrotechcollection.com].		# The final appeal is to [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com].
	# After a final appeal is declined, wait 6 months before appealing again.		# After a final appeal is declined, wait 6 months before appealing again.

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	=== 11.6 Notices ===		=== 11.6 Notices ===
	We give notices to you by email to the address on your account, through the Wiki's notification system, or on the Main Page; they are treated as received after 48 hours. You give notices to us by email to the ~~addresses~~ in section 13 or by a ticket on the RTC Forum; they take effect when received.		We give notices to you by email to the address on your account, through the Wiki's notification system, or on the Main Page; they are treated as received after 48 hours. You give notices to us by email to the address in section 13 or by a ticket on the RTC Forum; they take effect when received.

	=== 11.7 Interpretation ===		=== 11.7 Interpretation ===
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	== 13. Contact information ==		== 13. Contact information ==
	~~Each contact~~ can also ~~be reached by opening~~ a ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum].		All enquiries go to one address: [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com]. That covers general questions and account requests, technical problems, legal correspondence, safety concerns and abuse reports, copyright notices, appeals, press enquiries and donations. You can also open a ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum].

	~~<templatestyles src="Template:StyledTable/styles.css" />~~		* General enquiries are usually answered within 48 to 72 hours.
	~~{\| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:100%; text-align:left;"~~		* For urgent safety concerns, open an emergency ticket on the RTC Forum; these are answered within 24 hours.
	~~! Subject !! Email !! Notes~~		* Copyright notices must include the details listed in section 4.2.2. False claims may result in legal liability.
	\|-		* Appeals by email are final appeals only (section 7.3).
	\| General enquiries~~, account requests \|\| [mailto:wiki@retrotechcollection.com wiki@retrotechcollection.com] \|\| Usually~~ answered within 48 to 72 hours		* Press enquiries: credentials may be checked.
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	~~\| Technical problems \|\| [mailto:tech@retrotechcollection.com tech@retrotechcollection~~.~~com] \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| Legal matters \|\| [mailto:legal@retrotechcollection.com legal@retrotechcollection.com] \|\| Formal legal correspondence only~~
	\|-
	~~\| Safety~~ concerns ~~and abuse \|\| [mailto:safety@retrotechcollection.com safety@retrotechcollection.com] \|\| Open~~ an emergency ticket ~~for urgent cases~~; answered within 24 hours
	\|-
	\| Copyright ~~\|\| [mailto:copyright@retrotechcollection.com copyright@retrotechcollection.com] \|\| Include~~ the details listed in section 4.2.2~~; false~~ claims may result in legal liability
	\|-
	\| Appeals ~~\|\| [mailto:appeals@retrotechcollection.com appeals@retrotechcollection.com] \|\| Final~~ appeals only (section 7.3)
	\|-
	\| Press ~~and media \|\| [mailto~~:~~press@retrotechcollection.com press@retrotechcollection.com] \|\| Credentials~~ may be checked
	\|-
	~~\| Donations \|\| [mailto:donate@retrotechcollection~~.~~com donate@retrotechcollection.com] \|\|~~
	\|}

	== 14. Definitions ==		== 14. Definitions ==
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	# Block the accounts involved immediately.		# Block the accounts involved immediately.
	# Remove all concerning content.		# Remove all concerning content.
	# Open an emergency ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or email [mailto:~~safety~~@retrotechcollection.com ~~safety~~@retrotechcollection.com].		# Open an emergency ticket on the [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or email [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com].
	# Record everything.		# Record everything.
	# Report to the authorities where required.		# Report to the authorities where required.
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	# Do not delete evidence.		# Do not delete evidence.
	# Protect the pages involved.		# Protect the pages involved.
	# Open an emergency ticket on the RTC Forum or email [mailto:~~legal~~@retrotechcollection.com ~~legal~~@retrotechcollection.com].		# Open an emergency ticket on the RTC Forum or email [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com].
	# Wait for instructions.		# Wait for instructions.
	# Do not discuss the matter publicly.		# Do not discuss the matter publicly.
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	# Record the problem.		# Record the problem.
	# Try a workaround.		# Try a workaround.
	# Open a technical ticket on the RTC Forum or email [mailto:~~tech~~@retrotechcollection.com ~~tech~~@retrotechcollection.com].		# Open a technical ticket on the RTC Forum or email [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com].
	# Update the status page.		# Update the status page.

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	'''By using the RetroTechCollection Wiki, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety.'''		'''By using the RetroTechCollection Wiki, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety.'''

	If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Wiki. Questions: [mailto:~~wiki~~@retrotechcollection.com ~~wiki~~@retrotechcollection.com].		If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Wiki. Questions: [mailto:support@retrotechcollection.com support@retrotechcollection.com].

	{\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center; margin-top:20px;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center; margin-top:20px;"

Josh: Version 1.1: copyrighted material usable if cited (4.2), contact copyright@retrotechcollection.com; editing without an account and moderation described; original research allowed if labelled, no notability or Impact/Legacy rule; remove report button, noticeboards, mediation, arbitration, IRC, registered agent, postal notices, elections, tax-deductible donations; label lists to plain clauses

2026-09-30T23:04:43Z

Version 1.1: copyrighted material usable if cited (4.2), contact copyright@retrotechcollection.com; editing without an account and moderation described; original research allowed if labelled, no notability or Impact/Legacy rule; remove report button, noticeboards, mediation, arbitration, IRC, registered agent, postal notices, elections, tax-deductible donations; label lists to plain clauses

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Copyedit only: unbold 400 list labels, sentence-case headings, British spelling, remove rules; fix expanded signature in 6.1.3 (was Josh's signature, now ~~~~); Last Modified showed the current month, now the revision date; resolve Next Review placeholder; drop 'multilingual' (wiki is English only); Appendix C links retargeted to pages that exist. No clause changed

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Josh: /* 13.2 Specialized Contacts */

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13.2 Specialized Contacts

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	'''Safety and Abuse:'''		'''Safety and Abuse:'''
	* ~~Email~~: [mailto:safety@retrotechcollection.com safety@retrotechcollection.com]		* Contact: Open an emergency ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or [mailto:safety@retrotechcollection.com safety@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Response: Within 24 hours		* Response: Within 24 hours

	'''Copyright/DMCA:'''		'''Copyright/DMCA:'''
	* ~~Email~~: [mailto:dmca@retrotechcollection.com dmca@retrotechcollection.com]		* Contact: Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or [mailto:dmca@retrotechcollection.com dmca@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Must include all required elements		* Must include all required elements
	* False claims may incur liability		* False claims may incur liability

	'''Press and Media:'''		'''Press and Media:'''
	* ~~Email~~: [mailto:press@retrotechcollection.com press@retrotechcollection.com]		* Contact: [mailto:press@retrotechcollection.com press@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Credential verification required		* Credential verification required
	* Spokesperson available		* Spokesperson available

	'''Donations:'''		'''Donations:'''
	* ~~Email~~: [mailto:donate@retrotechcollection.com donate@retrotechcollection.com]		* Contact: [mailto:donate@retrotechcollection.com donate@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Tax information available		* Tax information available
	* Recognition opportunities		* Recognition opportunities

Josh: /* 4.2.2 Reporting Copyright Violations */

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4.2.2 Reporting Copyright Violations

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	# Provide specific details of the infringement		# Provide specific details of the infringement
	# Include links to original sources		# Include links to original sources
	# Contact [mailto:dmca@retrotechcollection.com dmca@retrotechcollection.com] for formal notices		# Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or Contact [mailto:dmca@retrotechcollection.com dmca@retrotechcollection.com] for formal notices

	==== 4.2.3 DMCA Procedures ====		==== 4.2.3 DMCA Procedures ====

Josh: /* 13.1 General Contacts */

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13.1 General Contacts

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	'''General Inquiries:'''		'''General Inquiries:'''
	* Email: [mailto:wiki@retrotechcollection.com wiki@retrotechcollection.com]		* Email: [mailto:wiki@retrotechcollection.com wiki@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Contact ~~Form~~: [~~[Special~~:~~Contact\|Contact Page]~~]		* Contact: Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]
	* Response Time: 48-72 hours typically		* Response Time: 48-72 hours typically

	'''Technical Support:'''		'''Technical Support:'''
	* Email: [mailto:tech@retrotechcollection.com tech@retrotechcollection.com]		* Email: [mailto:tech@retrotechcollection.com tech@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Wiki: [~~[Help~~:~~Technical Support]~~]		* Wiki: Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum]
	* IRC: #retrotechcollection		* IRC: #retrotechcollection

	'''Legal Matters:'''		'''Legal Matters:'''
	* ~~Email~~: [mailto:legal@retrotechcollection.com legal@retrotechcollection.com]		* Contact: Open a ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or [mailto:legal@retrotechcollection.com legal@retrotechcollection.com]
	* Must be formal legal correspondence		* Must be formal legal correspondence
	* Served to registered agent		* Served to registered agent

Josh: /* Appendix D: Emergency Procedures */

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Appendix D: Emergency Procedures

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	# Immediately block involved accounts		# Immediately block involved accounts
	# Remove all concerning content		# Remove all concerning content
	# Contact: [mailto:safety@retrotechcollection.com safety@retrotechcollection.com]		# Contact: Immediately open an emergency ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or [mailto:safety@retrotechcollection.com safety@retrotechcollection.com]
	# Document everything		# Document everything
	# Report to authorities if required		# Report to authorities if required
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	# Do not delete evidence		# Do not delete evidence
	# Protect involved pages		# Protect involved pages
	# Contact: [mailto:legal@retrotechcollection.com legal@retrotechcollection.com]		# Contact: Open an emergency ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or [mailto:legal@retrotechcollection.com legal@retrotechcollection.com]
	# Await instructions		# Await instructions
	# Do not discuss publicly		# Do not discuss publicly
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	# Document the issue		# Document the issue
	# Attempt workarounds		# Attempt workarounds
	# Contact: [mailto:tech@retrotechcollection.com tech@retrotechcollection.com]		# Contact: Open a technical ticket on [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/tickets/ RTC Forum] or [mailto:tech@retrotechcollection.com tech@retrotechcollection.com]
	# Update status page		# Update status page

Josh: /* Appendix B: Enforcement Quick Reference */

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Appendix B: Enforcement Quick Reference

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	'''Minor Violations:'''		'''Minor Violations:'''
	1. Warning		# Warning
	2. 24hr block		# 24hr block
	3. 72hr block		# 72hr block
	4. 1 week block		# 1 week block
	5. 1 month block		# 1 month block
	6. Indefinite block		# Indefinite block

	'''Major Violations:'''		'''Major Violations:'''

Josh: /* 5.3.1 Illegal Content (UK Online Safety Act 2023) */

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5.3.1 Illegal Content (UK Online Safety Act 2023)

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	* '''Self-Harm:''' Content promoting or instructing suicide or self-harm		* '''Self-Harm:''' Content promoting or instructing suicide or self-harm
	* '''Hate Speech:''' Based on:		* '''Hate Speech:''' Based on:
	* Race or ethnicity		** Race or ethnicity
	* Religion or belief		** Religion or belief
	* Sex or gender		** Sex or gender
	* Sexual orientation		** Sexual orientation
	* Disability		** Disability
	* Gender reassignment		** Gender reassignment
	* '''Sexual Content:'''		* '''Sexual Content:'''
	* Revenge pornography		** Revenge pornography
	* Non-consensual intimate images		** Non-consensual intimate images
	* Extreme pornography		** Extreme pornography
	* Any adult content (we are 13+)		** Any adult content (we are 13+)
	* '''Violence:''' Content that:		* '''Violence:''' Content that:
	* Threatens violence		** Threatens violence
	* Incites violence		** Incites violence
	* Glorifies violence		** Glorifies violence
	* Provides instructions for violence		** Provides instructions for violence
	* '''Criminal Activity:'''		* '''Criminal Activity:'''
	* Drug dealing or trafficking		** Drug dealing or trafficking
	* Human trafficking		** Human trafficking
	* Fraud or financial crimes		** Fraud or financial crimes
	* Illegal weapons		** Illegal weapons
	* Hacking or computer crimes		** Hacking or computer crimes
	* '''Dangerous Content:'''		* '''Dangerous Content:'''
	* Instructions for weapons/explosives		** Instructions for weapons/explosives
	* Methods of self-harm		** Methods of self-harm
	* Dangerous challenges		** Dangerous challenges
	* Harmful misinformation		** Harmful misinformation

	==== 5.3.2 Harmful but Legal Content ====		==== 5.3.2 Harmful but Legal Content ====

Josh: /* 4.2.2 Reporting Copyright Violations */

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4.2.2 Reporting Copyright Violations

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	==== 4.2.2 Reporting Copyright Violations ====		==== 4.2.2 Reporting Copyright Violations ====
	To report suspected violations:		To report suspected violations:
	1. Use the "Copyright Violation" report function		# Use the "Copyright Violation" report function
	2. Provide specific details of the infringement		# Provide specific details of the infringement
	3. Include links to original sources		# Include links to original sources
	4. Contact [mailto:dmca@retrotechcollection.com dmca@retrotechcollection.com] for formal notices		# Contact [mailto:dmca@retrotechcollection.com dmca@retrotechcollection.com] for formal notices

	==== 4.2.3 DMCA Procedures ====		==== 4.2.3 DMCA Procedures ====