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We agree that all critiques given will be constructive
in nature as positive comment is productive. We will refrain from
criticism unless specifically requested by an Applicant, and in such
instances, will remain positive where possible in an effort to promote
goodwill and advance the level of quality among Internet sites.
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We agree to allow eligibility to all Applicants who meet
the SET (posted online, written = set) Criteria of any particular
award. We agree to be uniform in our eligibility requirements (Criteria)
and will fairly evaluate all sites/pages meeting our Criteria which
are submitted by any Applicant. We further agree to clearly post these
Criteria.
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We agree not to discriminate on grounds of race, gender,
nation of origin, religion, profession, age, mental or physical handicap,
or any other reason which is not globally viewed as an illegal trait
or manner of conduct.
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We agree to set forth Awards Criteria and to ad here to
same. Proposed time frames for changes will be posted for two (2)
weeks prior to the final publishing of same with notices posted on
site so all potential Applicants can view and understand the proposed
changes.
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We agree to evaluate web sites under the Criteria which
was in place at the time of any and/or all application/s. If changes
are made to Criteria AFTER application/s is/are received, the submitted
site/s will be evaluated using the Criteria that was in effect when
Applicant/s initially submitted the site/s.
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We agree to immediately inform any Criteria compliant
Applicant in writing, of a 'Refrain to Evaluate' if it is found that
a Conflict of Interest would occur in evaluating their Web site -
e.g. Such may occur upon being requested to evaluate the Web site
of a good friend. We will offer such Applicant a choice of Evaluator
taken from our Membership Listing.
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We agree to maintain a professional, friendly and positive
manner in any and/or all correspondence and/or communication held
with any Applicant/s.
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We agree to evaluate all submitted sites within four
(4) weeks of receipt of submission. If this deadline cannot
be met, we agree to suspend submissions until we can again work within
this timeframe.
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We agree not to divulge any information about any Applicant
to persons, groups, or agencies not directly connected to our Awards
Programs, and only then for the purpose of evaluating submissions
and notifying winners. All information received from Applicants via
e-mail submissions or submission forms will be deemed private.
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We agree to encourage and promote the use of original
material for Awards Programs Criteria and evaluation processes. We
agree to assist any person requesting advice concerning ethical evaluation
for and disbursement of awards. PLEASE NOTE: The Awards Evaluation
processes in use at castellitoscani.com's Web Knight Award
Program are copyrighted material and written authorization is
required for their use.
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We agree to maintain any owned individual web site/s that
include Awards Program/s to a standard that meets the Criteria of
the Award/s given. In the case of any Award/s offered that is/are
OUTSIDE the main subject of our web site/s, any and/or all such web
site/s will be maintained to a high standard of integrity in all its/their
main areas.
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We agree to maximum dimensions of Awards given in courtesy
of web sites that will use them. If the maximum dimensions cannot
be adhered to then a text only link will be permitted for graphics
larger than maximum size. (Maximum size dimensions offered from this
web site are: no more than 160 pixels Height and 110
pixels Width.)
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We agree that there will be only one obligation for winning
Awards from this web site beyond meeting the Criteria. It is not,
and never will be, mandatory at this web site to sign a Guest book
or to join a mailing list. It is a requirement that any Awards granted
from this web site must be linked back to our web site in a method
that will be outlined in Award notification e-mails.
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We agree that we will not grant Awards to, or in any other
manner endorse or promote, any web site that endorses, promotes or
contains content which is considered globally to be illegal or discriminatory
whether same be against human or wildlife.
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We agree that we will not accept favors of any sort in
exchange for preferential treatment of submissions. We will at all
times maintain a high standard of honesty and integrity.
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We agree that we will take all measures necessary to maintain
the honor and integrity of our Awards Programs.