1. The group is open, by invitation, to collectors of antique chess sets who have a proven record of promoting collecting by writing articles in print or publishing photographs and articles on the web.
2. Its mission is to provide a forum for collectors to share their research.
3. Members must not indulge in undue adverse criticism of other members or of outsiders.
4. Any personal disputes must be settled in private.
5. Information from the group is confidential and should be treated with appropriate discretion.
6. Group members must obey eBay rules regarding advertising and links.
7. Members who are inactive may be asked to leave.
8. Members who start threads are expected to maintain them.