DareNET provides (registered) users the opportunity to register their channels with ChanServ, our channel services bot, which provides powerful features to aide channel owner's in maintaining and protecting their channel. Additionally, registered channels are given cmode +z, which preserves all channel modes, ban lists, tiouc, etc if the channel were to become empty.

Registered channels may also request the following services:

• SpamServ - our in-channel anti-spam service.
• S - our channel statistics service.

To request that your channel be registered, please read the guidelines below and follow the instructions given.

Channels that may not be registered:

1. Any channel that violates the AUP or other network policies in any way, shape or form.
2. Any channel that pertains to a staff member of DareNET or respected entity on the network.
3. Channels containing the '$' character.
4. Any channel that encourages or is involved in illegal activity.

Channel ownership:

1. There shall only be one (1) owner per channel in all circumstances.
2. A co-owner may be given ownership of a channel if the owner has not been seen in the channel in at least four weeks time. If both the owner and co-owner(s) have not been seen in four weeks, then the channel may be given to the master requesting ownership.
3. If all masters and above are not seen in the channel for four weeks, the channel will automatically be removed from ChanServ's database.

DareNET Rules Enforcement:

Registered channels that violate our network rules may be temporarily suspended, or unregistered in severe cases. Those found to be in violation of the above guidelines will be unregistered and closed.

Requesting registration:

So, your channel meets our criteria for registration (e.g. is not prohibited type of channel)? Great!

First, identify to your NickServ account, then join #Support. Upon entering the channel, tell HelpServ about your request. This is important because it enables the support agent to gather the appropriate information needed before needing to talk to you.

For example: /msg HelpServ I'd like to register #chat as a general, all-purpose chat channel.

Your request will then be assigned to the next available support agent. You will be expected to respond when it is your turn, so be sure to keep an eye on what is being said in #Support. If you're unresponsive while a support agent is addressing you, you will be banned from the channel for a short amount of time.