This is a list of Supplier Usergroups in our system to differentiate types of ECF Suppliers:
Applicants Suppliers in different stages of application process
RS (Registered Suppliers) Accepted ,Non accepted, Inactive etc..
FS + SA (Forum Suppliers & Associates)
SUPPLIER -IDLE
Usergroup Title: Inactive RS
Usergroup for RS:
* Inactive +1yr
*0 posts & inactive at least 6 mths
*Out of Business
*RS registered prior to Jan 2010 with No Supplier Detail Form on file after repeated requests
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view most non-private forums, but can only post in the Unregistered Suppliers forum.
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed:
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
USERGROUPS DURING APPLICATION
SUPPLIER - NOT APPLIED YET
Usergroup Title: Unregistered Supplier
Usergroup upon request for registered supplier application
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view most non-private forums, but can only post in the Unregistered Suppliers forum.
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed:
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
SUPPLIER- PENDING -REGISTRATION
Usergroup Title: Unregistered Supplier
Usergroup during entire registration approval process - (Supplier Detail Form rec'd)
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• reviews Forums
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
• Any ECF Approved Supplier's forum
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed – If so, permanent ban:
• May not discuss their business or products until they are registered
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
TYPES OF ACCEPTED SUPPLIERS
REGISTERED SUPPLIER - OFFLINE
Usergroup Title: Supplier-Offline
Usergroup Title: Custom titles for Supplier-Manufacturers & Supplier Developers
Usergroup for RS with no websites
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with no links, or unlinked 400x65 signature picture
SUPPLIER - ACCESSORIES
Usergroup Title: Accessories Supplier
Usergroup for non e-cig related products
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with one link (if they have a website), or 400 x 65 signature picture linked to their website
SUPPLIER SERVICES PROVIDER
Usergroup Title: Supplier Services Supplier
Usergroup for supplier services
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view most non-private forums, but can only post in the Services for Suppliers forum.
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with one link to their website, but no picture.
WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER
Usergroup Title: Wholesaler/Manufacturer
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view all non-private forums, but can only post in the Manufacturers Forum.
• Create, join, or post in Social Groups
• Cannot use Private Message system (PM) or ECF contact email option for Members.
Signature – Other:
• May have a one-line text signature (200 characters max) with one link to their website, or a 400x65 signature picture linked to their website
REGISTERED SUPPLIER
Usergroup Title: Registered Supplier
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature – Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with one link to their website, or 400 x 65 signature picture linked to their website
• Has access to the Suppliers Private Forum
FORUM SUPPLIER
Usergroup Title: Forum Supplier
• Has access to the ECF Approved Suppliers Private Forum
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of their company forum, the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature – Other:
SUPPLIER ASSOCIATE
Usergroup Title: Supplier Associate
Only Forum Suppliers are permitted other representatives for their company (10 max) and are listed as Supplier Associates
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of their company forum, the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with no links, or 400 x 65 signature picture linked to their website.
USERGROUPS FAILED APPLICATION OR OTHER REASON
SUPPLIER-REJECTED
Usergroup Title: Unregistered Supplier
Usergroup for those who have failed the registration approval
or for those who have not complied with our rules repeatedly.
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
• Any ECF Approved Supplier's forum
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed – If so, permanent ban:
• May not discuss their business or products until they are registered
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
For further information
Supplier Guide
E-Cigarette Forum - FAQ: Forum Rules - All new members must read before posting!
Applicants Suppliers in different stages of application process
RS (Registered Suppliers) Accepted ,Non accepted, Inactive etc..
FS + SA (Forum Suppliers & Associates)
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SUPPLIER -IDLE
Usergroup Title: Inactive RS
Usergroup for RS:
* Inactive +1yr
*0 posts & inactive at least 6 mths
*Out of Business
*RS registered prior to Jan 2010 with No Supplier Detail Form on file after repeated requests
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view most non-private forums, but can only post in the Unregistered Suppliers forum.
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed:
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
______________________________________________
USERGROUPS DURING APPLICATION
SUPPLIER - NOT APPLIED YET
Usergroup Title: Unregistered Supplier
Usergroup upon request for registered supplier application
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view most non-private forums, but can only post in the Unregistered Suppliers forum.
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed:
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
SUPPLIER- PENDING -REGISTRATION
Usergroup Title: Unregistered Supplier
Usergroup during entire registration approval process - (Supplier Detail Form rec'd)
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• reviews Forums
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
• Any ECF Approved Supplier's forum
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed – If so, permanent ban:
• May not discuss their business or products until they are registered
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
______________________________________________
TYPES OF ACCEPTED SUPPLIERS
REGISTERED SUPPLIER - OFFLINE
Usergroup Title: Supplier-Offline
Usergroup Title: Custom titles for Supplier-Manufacturers & Supplier Developers
Usergroup for RS with no websites
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with no links, or unlinked 400x65 signature picture
SUPPLIER - ACCESSORIES
Usergroup Title: Accessories Supplier
Usergroup for non e-cig related products
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with one link (if they have a website), or 400 x 65 signature picture linked to their website
SUPPLIER SERVICES PROVIDER
Usergroup Title: Supplier Services Supplier
Usergroup for supplier services
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view most non-private forums, but can only post in the Services for Suppliers forum.
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with one link to their website, but no picture.
WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER
Usergroup Title: Wholesaler/Manufacturer
No Access/Permissions:
• Can view all non-private forums, but can only post in the Manufacturers Forum.
• Create, join, or post in Social Groups
• Cannot use Private Message system (PM) or ECF contact email option for Members.
Signature – Other:
• May have a one-line text signature (200 characters max) with one link to their website, or a 400x65 signature picture linked to their website
REGISTERED SUPPLIER
Usergroup Title: Registered Supplier
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature – Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with one link to their website, or 400 x 65 signature picture linked to their website
• Has access to the Suppliers Private Forum
FORUM SUPPLIER
Usergroup Title: Forum Supplier
• Has access to the ECF Approved Suppliers Private Forum
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of their company forum, the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature – Other:
- May have a three-line text signature with one link to their website, or a 400x65 signature picture linked to their website
- Has access to the ECF Approved Suppliers Private Forum
SUPPLIER ASSOCIATE
Usergroup Title: Supplier Associate
Only Forum Suppliers are permitted other representatives for their company (10 max) and are listed as Supplier Associates
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums with the exception of the Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum and the Reviews of Suppliers Forum
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
Not Allowed – If so, will face disciplinary action:
• May not discuss their business or products outside of their company forum, the E Cigarette Suppliers Forum, Reviews of Suppliers Forum, or Commercial Ecigarette Reviews Forum
• May use PMs, but may not use them for soliciting business from members
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May have a one-line text signature with no links, or 400 x 65 signature picture linked to their website.
______________________________________________
USERGROUPS FAILED APPLICATION OR OTHER REASON
SUPPLIER-REJECTED
Usergroup Title: Unregistered Supplier
Usergroup for those who have failed the registration approval
or for those who have not complied with our rules repeatedly.
No Access/Permissions:
• New Members Forum
• Reviews Forums
• Classifieds Forum
• Suppliers Private Forum
• Any ECF Approved Supplier's forum
• PMs
• Create, Join, or post in Social Groups
Not Allowed – If so, permanent ban:
• May not discuss their business or products until they are registered
• May not have an avatar that includes name or logo of their business
• May not post in another supplier's thread or forum without the express permission of the thread/forum owner
Signature - Other:
• May not have a signature, either text or picture
For further information
Supplier Guide
E-Cigarette Forum - FAQ: Forum Rules - All new members must read before posting!
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