1) What is Ava Living?
2) How do I join Ava Living?
3) How do I invite someone to join Ava Living?
4) What is the difference between a member profile and a designer profile?
5) How do I become a design student on Ava Living?
6) How do I become a designer on Ava Living?
7) Why does Ava Living require designers to have professional credentials?
8) How do I become a supplier on Ava Living?
9) What is the difference between a fan and a friend?
10) Does it cost anything to be a designer on Ava Living?
11) How do rooms get featured on Ava Living?
12) How do designers get featured on Ava Living?

1) I forgot my username and/or password. How do I log back into the site?
2) How do I change my password?
3) How do I change my personal profile?
4) Can I change my Ava Living username?
5) How do I change the email address tied to my username?
6) How do I close my account?
7) How do I re-open an account I previously closed?
8) How do I report abuse and inappropriate content?
9) Why does Ava make me log in on every page?

1) What is a designer room review?
2) Who can request a designer room review?
3) Is it FREE?
4) How many room reviews can I request?
5) Why can't I request a review from a designer of my choice?
6) How do I know which designers are available to review my room?
7) Can I delete a review from my room?
8) I am a designer, why can't I write a review for a room?
9) Can I edit a review that I did?
10) Can I review a designer's room?
11) What is Balance?
12) What is Emphasis?
13) What is Rhythm?
14) What is Harmony and Unity?

15) What is Proportion and Scale?

1) How do I add a room?
2) What is the acceptable file format for my photos?
3) How large can my photo be?
4) How long are my room photos available on Ava Living?
5) Is there a limit to how many rooms I can upload?
6) What does the room rating represent?
7) What are "Style Tags"?
8) What are "Mood Tags"?
9) What are "Other Tags"?
10) What is "Inspiration"?
11) How do I remove a comment from one of My Rooms?
12) How do I edit or delete a comment made on someone else's room?
13) How do I comment on a room?
14) Does Ava Living limit my comments

1) What is AvaVision?
2) What do I need to create an AvaVision for my room?
3) What type of camera do I need?
4) Is a tripod necessary?
5) Which camera orientation works best for AvaVision?
6) Is there a recommended sequence for taking photos for AvaVision?
7) What is the required overlapping of photos for AvaVision?
8) What lens setting should I use when creating photos for AvaVision?
9) How many photos do I need for an AvaVision?
10) How do I add an AvaVision to My Room?
11) Is there a limit to how many AvaVisions I can create?
12) Do I need to upload the photos in a given order?
13) Which type of photo file format can I upload to create my AvaVision?
14) How large can my photos be?
15) What is the optimal photo quality for AvaVision?
16) What is Field of View?
17) What is the function of the "Decide for Me" button?
18) What is the function of the "360 degree view" checkbox?
19) What is the function of the "Save and Display" button?
20) How can I change the caption of my AvaVision?
21) I uploaded photos and generated my AvaVision but I cannot view it.
22) How do I edit a saved AvaVision?
23) How do I delete an AvaVision?
24) I can't open AvaVision in full screen mode.
25) How long does it take to create an AvaVision for my room?

1) How do I send a message?
2) Who can I message?
3) How many people can I message at once?
4) What happens when I message someone?
5) How can I forward a message?
6) Who can message me?
7) I accidentally deleted a message. Can I get it back?

1) How do I add a blog?
2) Can I create more than one blog?
3) Who will be able to view my blog?
4) How do I insert photos in my blog?
5) How do I create a hyperlink in my blog?

1) How do I join a group?
2) How many groups can I join?
3) How do I leave a group?
4) How do I create a group?
5) Who can I invite to my group?
6) How do I change my group name?
7) How do I delete a group?
8) How do I post photos to a group?

1) What is a copyright?
2) How can I tell if content is copyrighted?
3) Who is the copyright owner?
4) What right does a copyright owner have?
5) Do I own any copyrights?
6) If I purchase a copy of a copyrighted work, do I own the copyright?
7) What can I do if I don't own the copyright to the content I uploaded or I do not have the permission of the copyright owner to use it?
8) Do I retain the copyright and other legal rights to material I upload to Ava Living website?
9) Why was my content removed?
10) What if I have been falsely accused of copyright infringement?
11) How do I report copyright infringement?

Still didn't find what you were looking for? please email us at info@AvaLiving.com.

If possible, please contact us from the email address that serves as your Ava Living login. For your security, we cannot take action on your account unless you write to us from your login email address.

1) What is Ava Living?

Ava Living is the world's online interior design marketplace bringing together a diverse and passionate social network of individuals and professional designers. Ava offers an online platform enabling affordable daily design creation on a local, national, and international basis. Ava connects people with each other and with Interior Design professionals from all around the World. You can share photos of your favorite designs like your own room, talk online with friends and Interior Designers, join a Group of avid design enthusiasts or just browse the site to see the rich design content, become a Fan of your favorite designer, learn about inspiration, get in touch with your creative side, post your own favorite design, and keep in touch with the latest from the world of Interior Design and much, much more. Ava Living is constantly adding new features so join Ava Living and keep coming back to enjoy the experience. [back to top]

2) How do I join Ava Living?

To become a member on Ava Living, go to the Registration page, fill in the information then click "Register". [back to top]

 3) How do I invite someone to join Ava Living?

If you like the site and think that your friends will too, you should invite them to register. Just go to the Invite link in the upper right corner of the page header. List the email addresses of the people that you would like to join. You can even include a personal message in your invitation email. These individuals will receive an email with instructions on how to register. [back to top]

 4) What is the difference between a member profile and a designer profile?

The Ava Living community has four types of member. A Designer is a practicing interior designer with professional credentials. See additional info on How to become a Designer on Ava Living. A member is anyone who registers on Ava Living as a general user of the site. A design student member is one who is currently enrolled in an interior design program. A supplier is a provider of goods and services to the design industry, e.g. retailer, manufacturer, artisan, artist, contractor, service provider. [back to top]

 5) How do I become a Design Student on Ava Living?

To become a design student on Ava Living, go to the Registration page, select the Design Student Registration option, fill in the profile information then click "Register". As a design student member on Ava Living, your rooms get featured in a designated student area under the Explore Rooms section and you're also eligible to enter Ava Living Student Design Contests for cash and prizes as they are offered on Ava Living. [back to top]

 6) How do I become a Designer on Ava Living?

To become a professional designer on Ava Living, go to the Registration page, select the Designer Registration option, fill in the profile information then click "Register". Remember to include your Professional Affiliation. Also, write down the User ID and password as you will need it later to log into the site. We will review all information once we receive your request. If approved, your membership will be activated and you will be notified via email of acceptance. At that point you can go to AvaLiving.com and login with the User ID and password that you chose at the time of registration. You will then have access to the features for our professional designers. If not approved, you can still be a member of Ava Living. Just go to AvaLiving.com and login with the User ID and password that you chose at the time of registration. You will have access to all the features as a member on the site. [back to top]

 7) Why does Ava Living require designers to have professional credentials?

The goal of Ava Living is to bring together interior design enthusiasts and professional designers. We believe that the best way to educate the public about the value of interior design is through open communications with practicing professional designers. In that effort, we strive to bring to the Ava Living online community only those practicing interior designers who have met the minimum standards for professional practice. [back to top]

 8) How do I become a Supplier on Ava Living?

To become a supplier on Ava Living, go to the Registration page, select the Industry Supplier Registration option, fill in the profile information then click "Register". As a supplier on Ava Living, your profile gets featured in a designated Featured Member section so that our professional designers can connect with you and seek out your products and services. [back to top]

 9) What is the difference between a fan and a friend?

Designers have fans and Members (Design Enthusiasts, Design Students, Suppliers) have friends. Only members can become fans of designers.  A Designer cannot be a fan of another designer. Only members can become friends of other members.  A member cannot be a friend of a designer. [back to top]

 10) Does it cost anything to be a Designer on Ava Living?

No! Designer membership on the site is completely FREE. [back to top]

 11) How do rooms get featured on Ava Living?

Ava Living's membership rates rooms they like, and we review highly-rated and recent rooms for consideration in the "Featured Rooms" section of the home page. In addition, the Ava Living team scans the site for rooms of interest. [back to top]

 12) How do Designers get featured on Ava Living?

Our Ava Living team constantly reviews designers for consideration in the "Featured Designers" section. We strive to surface interesting and unique professional interior designers. [back to top]

1) I forgot my user name or password, how do I log back into the site?

If you forgot your password, you can retrieve it at the "Forgot Password" link on the home page next to the "Login" button. [back to top]

 2) How do I change my password?

1. Log in with your email address and current password.
2. Click the "Edit Profile" link below your profile photo.
3. Click "Account Settings" link.
4. Enter your new password in the "New Password" field and the "Retype New Password" field.
5. Click the "Save" button. [back to top]

 3) How do I change my personal profile?

You can edit your basic/contact info, activities/interest if a member and professional profile if a designer, profile photos, and inspiration from the "Edit Profile" link below your profile photo. [back to top]

 4) Can I change my Ava Living user name?

Your user name is your email address. You can edit your login email address from the "Account Settings" tab of the Edit Profile page. [back to top]

 5) How do I change the email address tied to my username?

Your email address is affiliated with your account and together serve as your unique login. You can edit your login email address from the "Account Settings" tab of the Edit Profile page. [back to top]

 6) How do I close my account?

You can deactivate your account from the "Account Settings" tab of the Edit Profile page. [back to top]

 7) How do I re-open an account I previously closed?

You cannot re-open a previously closed account nor re-use the email address from the deleted account. You're welcome to register for a new account using a different email address. [back to top]

 8) How do I report abuse and inappropriate content?

If you think someone is violating the Terms & Conditions, please email us at violations@AvaLiving.com. If the content is an image uploaded to the user's image gallery, click on the 'Report this Photo' link that is under the image. Thank you for helping keep Ava Living a fun community in which to belong. [back to top]

 9) Why does Ava make me log in on every page?

To avoid having to log in on every page, please make sure that your browser is setup to accept cookies from www.avaliving.com. [back to top]

1) What is a designer room review?

A designer room review is a FREE friendly critique of the basic design elements of your room by a professional designer. [back to top]

 2) Who can request a designer room review?

Anyone who is not a designer can request a designer room review. [back to top]

 3) Is it FREE?

Yes, it's quick, fun, and FREE. [back to top]

 4) How many room reviews can I request?

You can request as many room reviews as you like.  You can request multiple reviews from mulitiple designers for the same room.  Or you can request reviews for all of your rooms.

 5) Why can't I request a review from a designer of my choice?

Only designers who have participated in our Designer Room Review program are available for your selection.  Participating designers are listed on the Designer Room Review landing page. [back to top]

 6) How do I know which designers are available to review my room?

Participating designers are listed on the Designer Room Review.  Participating designers also have the Request Review link under their profile picture of their profile page. [back to top]

 7) Can I delete a review from my room?

Only the designer who wrote the review can delete it. [back to top]

 8) I am a designer, why can't I write a review for a room?

In order to write a review for a room, you must participate in our Designer Room Review program.  Just send an email to reviews@avaliving.com  [back to top]

 9) Can I edit a review that I did?

Yes.  As a designer, you can edit and delete reviews done by you as often as you like.  Owner of the room can also delete your review but cannot edit it. [back to top]

 10) Can I review a designer's room?

No, you can only review rooms belong to members - enthusiasts and suppliers. [back to top]

 11) What is Balance?

A harmonious or satisfying arrangement and proportion of the components of the room. Balance gives a sense of repose and a feeling of completion. A well-balanced room gives careful consideration to the placement of objects. Line, form, color and texture all help determine an object’s visual weight, which is the amount of space it appears to occupy. [back to top]   

 12) What is Emphasis?

The focal point should be obvious as you enter the room; it is the area to which your eye is attracted. As the center of interest –a fireplace, artwork or a window treatment framing a beautiful view – must be sufficiently emphasized so that everything else leads the eye toward the featured area. [back to top]  

 13) What is Rhythm?

Rhythm helps the eye move easily from one object to another and creates a sense of harmony that tells the eye everything in the room relates to a unified whole. [back to top]   

 14) What is Harmony and Unity?

A well-designed room that encompasses all the other elements and principles of design as a unified whole. There is a consistency of sizes and shapes, a harmony of color and pattern as well as a sense of order. [back to top]    

 15) What is Proportion and Scale?

Elements of space design are harmoniously arranged by shape, style and color. Size relationships in a room are defined by proportion and scale. Proportion refers to how the elements within a room relate to each other. Scale relates to the size of an object when compared with the size of the space in which it is located. [back to top]    

1) How do I add a room?

1. Log in with your email address and password.
2. Click the "Explore Rooms" link in the top navigation bar.
3. Click the "Add New Room" button.
4. Enter as much information about your room as possible, including Room Name, Room Type, Room Description, Style Tags, Mood Tags and Tags. The more information you include, the easier it is for users to find your room!
5. Click the "Save" button.
6. Select the "Photos" tab to upload your room photos. Click the "Browse" button to browse for the room photo file. Select the file you want to upload.
7. Enter the photo caption.
8. Click the "Upload" button.
9. Select the "Color Palette" tab to select the color palette for your room.
10. Select the Primary, Color 2, and Color 3 and click "Save". Your color choices will be used by members to search for your room.
11. Select the "Inspiration" tab to upload your room's inspiration photos. Your inspiration photos let you share those photographs that inspired your room design. [back to top]

 2) What is the acceptable file format for my photos?

Your photo files must be in .JPG or .GIF format. [back to top]

 3) How large can my photo be?

Make sure your photo file is less than 5MB. We do not allow images over 5MB. All photos uploaded to Ava Living have a 600x600 resolution limit. The larger the photo is, the more time and compression will be required to fit into that size.
Tip: You should resize your photo to a maximum of 600 x 600 pixels before upload. This will reduce the amount of time it takes to upload your photo. [back to top]

You can use Microsoft Office Picture Manager to resize your photo.

1. Select and open your photo you want to work with
2. On the Formatting toolbar, click Edit Pictures
3. In the Edit Pictures task pan, click Resize
4. Select the resize option you wish to use. Easiest to use is the "% of original" option. Reduce the % until the new size is within the 600 x 600 pixels setting. Don't forget to resave the newly sized photo. [back to top]

 4) How long are my room photos available on Ava Living?

Room photos stay on Ava Living until the members who uploaded them choose to take them down. Photos which violate Terms of Use may be taken down by Ava Living without any notice. [back to top]

 5) Is there a limit to how many rooms I can upload?

We don't have any limit for the number of rooms you can upload, and don't foresee adding a ceiling anytime in the future. So start taking pictures of favorite rooms and upload as many as you'd like--it's more content for the whole Ava Living community to enjoy! [back to top]

 6) What does the room rating represent?

A room's rating represents the average of all ratings it has been given by members since it was uploaded. [back to top]

 7) What are "Style" tags?

Style tags are key words that describe the design style of your room. The descriptive your style key words are the easier it is for users to find your room.

To help you get started, here are some sample "Style" tags:

1. Log in with your email address and password.
2. Select the room with the comment you would like to remove.
3. Scroll down to the "Comments" section and locate the comment that you would like to remove.
4. Click the "Remove" button. [back to top]

 13) How do I comment on a room?

To post a text comment for a room, enter your comment in the "Comments" field below the room photo; then click the "Post Comment" button. Remember to keep your comments respectful and relevant so they can be enjoyed by the whole Ava Living community. [back to top]

 14) Does Ava Living limit my comments?

There's no limit to the number of comments you can make during any time period on Ava Living. If you feel really strongly about something or have a lot of friends waiting for your replies, send as many comments as you want anytime. They'll all be posted promptly. [back to top]

1) What is AvaVision?

AvaVision is our proprietary tool that enables you to create an interactive 3D photographic tour of your room. AvaVision will automatically assemble your photos to create stunning full color panoramas up to 360°. [back to top]

 2) What do I need to create an AvaVision for my room?

All you need is a digital camera. Use your digital camera to take individual photos of your room. The photos should be taken in sequence, must have 20% -30% overlap and ideally are taken with a tripod. Click here to see More Tips.  [back to top]

 3) What type of camera do I need?

A 1 megapixel (1024x768) digital camera is all that is required for very good results. [back to top]

 4) Is a tripod necessary?

No, it is possible to create an AvaVision with photos without a tripod. However, it's best to use a tripod so you can shoot the photos without moving the camera off center, but a steady hand will work just as well. [back to top]

 5) Which camera orientation works best for AvaVision?

You will capture more area of the room if you hold the camera in portrait view (tall and narrow).
Choose a camera view and do not change it between portrait and landscape in one panorama. This will result in an unsatisfactory AvaVision.  [back to top]

 6) Is there a recommended sequence for taking photos for AvaVision?

Photos will need to be arranged in a clockwise sequence, so it is best to take your photos in a clockwise rotation. If you prefer to photograph in a counterclockwise direction, just remember to upload the photos in reverse order. Regardless, you will have the opportunity to change the order of the photos using the AvaVision creation tools. It is best to take photos from the same horizontal line of rotation. Tripods make this easier to accomplish but are not required. [back to top]

 7) What is the required overlapping of photos for AvaVision?

Select imaginary overlaps of 20% - 30% to right or left in your camera's view-finder. Avoid making the overlaps too large for best results.
If your camera has a panorama setting, then use it. This will help you line up your shots.  [back to top]

 8) What lens setting should I use when creating photos for AvaVision?

The 50mm and 35mm settings, in most circumstances, will produce the best results. Most cameras including a mobile phone camera will produce reasonable results at either setting.
Do not change your camera lens and/or zoom settings in one panorama. This will result in distortion of your AvaVision. [back to top]

 9) How many photos do I need for an AvaVision?

The number of photos needed for an AvaVision depends on the angle of your panorama (from a simple 60° horizontal for example up to a full 360° horizontal). As an rule of thumb, an average 10'x10' room taken in portrait mode requires between 6 to 8 photographs.
Use as wide an angle as possible on the camera lens. This will capture more of the area with each shot and reduce the number of photos you have to take.  [back to top]

 10) How do I add an AvaVision to My Room?

To add an AvaVision to your existing room:

1. Select the room you wish to add an AvaVision
2. Click the "Edit Room" link
3. Click the "AvaVision & Photos" tab
4. Click the "Add a new AvaVision" link
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your own AvaVision [back to top]
   

To add an AvaVision to a new room:

1. Click the "Rooms" link in the top navigation bar
2. Click the "Add New Room" button
3. Fill out the information for your room
4. Click the "Save" button
5. Select the "AvaVision & Photos" tab
6. Click the "Add a new AvaVision" link
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your own AvaVision [back to top]
   

 11) Is there a limit to how many AvaVisions I can create?

We don't have any limit for the number of AvaVisions you can create so go for it and have fun. [back to top]

 12) Do I need to upload the photos in a given order?

You do not need to upload your photos in a specific order. You will have the ability to rotate and move the photos left or right before generating your AvaVision. [back to top]

 13) Which type of photo file format can I upload to create my AvaVision?

Your photo files must be in .JPG or .GIF format. [back to top]

 14) How large can my photos be?

Make sure each individual photo file is 2MB or less. We do not allow photos over 2MB. [back to top]

 15) What is the optimal photo quality for AvaVision?

For best results use photos with resolutions of greater than 500 pixels in height. There's no advantage to using photos with more that 1,000 pixels in height. Photos with resolutions lower than 500 pixels in height are still useable, they may just result in an AvaVision of reduced quality. [back to top]

 16) What is Field of View?

Field of View is the angular extent of the room that you photograph.
We will estimate the "Field of View" value for you based on the number of photos you upload. If you wish to change it, just key in a new value before generating your AvaVision preview.
If you wish to revert back to our original recommended Field of View value, just click on the "Decide for Me" button and re-generate your preview.
You can try different values until you're satisfy with the result. As long as you don't save the AvaVision, you can re-generate your preview as many times as you like.  [back to top]

 17) What is the function of the "Decide for Me" button?

The "Decide for Me" button automatically calculates "Field of View" value that's estimated based on the number of photos you upload. [back to top]

 18) What is the function of the "360 degree view" checkbox?

Check this box ONLY if your photos cover an entire 360° view, AND you want to create a seamless circular panorama. If you want to change from 360° to standard panoroma (non-wrapping), uncheck the box and re-generate the preview. NOTE: Once your AvaVision is Saved, it cannot be changed. [back to top]

 19) What is the function of the "Save and Display" button?

After previewing your AvaVision and you're happy with it, click "Save and Display" to accept the AvaVision and make it available for viewing.

NOTE: This action will discard all individual photos that were needed to create your AvaVision and your AvaVision becomes un-editable. You cannot restitch or modify it without uploading the photos again.  [back to top]

 20) How can I change the caption of my AvaVision?

To change the caption of your AvaVision:

1. Select the room with your AvaVision
2. Click the "Edit Room" link
3. Click the "AvaVision & Photos" tab
4. Place your cursor in the Caption box to the right of your AvaVision and edit your caption [back to top]
   

 21) I uploaded photos and generated my AvaVision, but I cannot view it.

To display AvaVision in your room, you need to complete step 3 of 3 on the Add/Edit AvaVision page. You can do so by clicking on the "Save and Display" button. After that you will find your AvaVision available for viewing. [back to top]

 22) How do I edit a saved AvaVision?

You can't. Once you saved an AvaVision, all initially uploaded photos are deleted. If you need to edit your saved AvaVision you must upload the photos again. [back to top]

 23) How do I delete an AvaVision?

To delete an AvaVision:

1. Select the room with your AvaVision
2. Click the "Edit Room" link
3. Click the "AvaVision & Photos" tab
4. Click on the radio button to the left of the AvaVision you wish to delete
5. Click the "Delete Selected" button [back to top]
   

 24) I can't open AvaVision in full screen mode.

Please make sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer. Click here to download Adobe Flash.  [back to top]

 25) How long does it take to create an AvaVision for my room?

Creating an AvaVision can take as little as 1 minute or up to 15 minutes depending on the number of individual photos you have to upload and your internet connection. Once your photos are uploaded, the automatic AvaVision creation process could take up to 3 minutes. [back to top]

1) How do I send a message?

There are a couple of ways to send a message on Ava Living:

• You can choose to send a message while viewing someone's profile or room by selecting the "Send a Message" link under their profile picture.
• You can also select "New Message" from the Messages page, and select the name of the friend that you would like to message.
• Just type a subject and a message and click "Send". The person you sent the message to will be notified the next time they log in. [back to top]

 2) Who can I message?

You can message anyone who is on Ava Living as well as anyone outside of Ava who has an email address. You can message someone about your favorite room or inspiration photo, recommend a favorite designer to a friend, or just to say hello. [back to top]

 3) How many people can I message at once?

You can message as many of your friends and designers as you wish at once. However, messages to other members who are not your friends and designers who you are not a fan of on Ava Living can only be done individually. [back to top]

 4) What happens when I message someone?

When you message someone, your message goes into his/her Inbox on Ava. There will also be a notification sent via email if the person chooses the option to receive email notification. [back to top]

 5) How can I forward a message?

We do not currently have message forwarding on Ava Living. [back to top]

 6) Who can message me?

Anyone on Ava Living can contact you via a message. This means that even people who are not your friends or designers who you are not fan of can message you. [back to top]

 7) I accidentally deleted a message. Can I get it back?

Sorry, there's no way to recover messages that have been deleted. [back to top]

1) How do I add a blog?

You must be a registered member to create a blog post.  The option to add a blog post can be found under the "Recent Blog Posts" section of the Forum page, on each Topic page, and on your "My Ava" page under the "My Blogs" section. [back to top]

 2) Can I create more than one blog?

Yes, you can create as many blogs as you like. [back to top]

 3) Who will be able to view my blog?

Blogs are public, so anyone who visits Ava Livng may view your blog and any comments left on them. [back to top]

 4) How do I insert a photo in my blog?

There are two ways to insert a photo into your blog.  You can either insert a photo that's on the web or from your desktop.

      To insert a photo that's on your desktop:

1. Click the Insert/Edit Image icon
2. Select "Images" in the upper left corner of the dialog box.
3. Click on the Upload icon in the tool bar
4. Browse and select the image you wish to upload
5. Click the "Upload" button
6. Click the "Insert" button [back to top]
   

      To insert a photo that's on the web:

1. Go to the web page where the photo resides
2. Right click on the photo image that you want to insert and click on Properties
3. Select & copy the URL address of the image
4. Back at AvaLiving.com, in the Edit blog post window--Place your cursor where you wish to insert the image
5. Click the Insert/Edit Image icon 
6. Select "Web Location" in the upper left corner of the dialog box.
7. Place your cursor in the Image URL box and right click
8. Select Paste
9. You can add description text (this is the hover text that appears when the cursor is hovered over the image) in the Screen tip box and specify alignment and border as you wish
10. Click the Insert button to insert the image to your blog [back to top]
    

 5) How do I create a hyperlink in my blog?

      To create a hyperlink in your blog:

1. Type the text you wish to hyperlink
2. Highlight the text you wish to hyperlink using the mouse cursor
3. Click on the Insert/Edit Link icon 
4. Type or paste the Link URL
5. You can enter the Link Title (this is the hover text that appears when the cursor is hovered over the hyperlinked text) in the Screen tip box and specify whether you wish to open the link in the same window or in a new window (a new window option is recommended so that the reader doesn't leave your blog window).
6. Click the Insert button to insert the hyperlink into your blog [back to top]
   
   Additional Editing Tips:

• To enter a single line-return instead of a paragraph return, hold down the SHIFT key and press ENTER
• To remove hyperlink, select the hyperlink text, right click and select "Remove Link" in the pop-up window.

1) How do I join a group?

You can join any open group on Ava Living. Groups are categorized by Topic. These groups can be found under the "Groups" section on each of the Topic page. When you find the group you are looking for, click on the "Join Group" link to join. [back to top]

 2) How many groups can I join?

You can join as many groups as you like. So go ahead and join and share your thoughts. [back to top]

 3) How do I leave a group?


Below the profile picture of all groups that you are a member of, you'll see the option to "Leave Group." Selecting this option removes you from that group's member list. [back to top]

 4) How do I create a group?

The option to create a group can be found in the "Groups" section on each of the Topic page. [back to top]

 5) Who can I invite to my group?

You can invite any of your Ava Living friends or if a Designer you can invite your fans to join a group. [back to top]

 6) How do I change my group name?

You can change the name of the group you created by logging in and click on the "Edit Group" link under the group profile photo on the "Group Profile" page. [back to top]

 7) How do I delete a group?

Only the group owner can delete the group. To delete the group, click on the "Edit Group" link then click the "Delete Group" button at the bottom of the "Group Information" page. [back to top]

 8) How do I post photos to a group?

If you created the group you can post photos to the group. Click on the "Edit Group" link then select the "Photos" tab to upload your photos. [back to top]

1) What is a "copyright"?

A copyright is a legal right that protects original content like movies, TV shows, books, sound recordings, music videos, photographs, published articles and other artistic works. The point of copyright law is to encourage the development of new creative content by giving the original creator certain exclusive rights to use the content. [back to top]

 2) How can I tell if content is copyrighted?

Before uploading content to the Ava Living website, please be certain that you own the copyright to all content in your work or that you have the permission of the copyright owner to use the content. If all the content is created solely by you and does not contain material created by any other party, or if the copyright holder has otherwise authorized you to use that material, you may upload the content (as long as it complies with our Terms of Use). [back to top]

 3) Who is the copyright owner?

The original creator of the content owns the copyright to start with. The copyright owner can give someone else permission to use the content and can even sell the copyright to someone else. [back to top]

 4) What rights does a copyright owner have?

Only the copyright owner can copy, upload, display, distribute, publicly perform, and sell his or her copyrighted content. [back to top]

 5) Do I own any copyrights?

If you create wholly original content, you will own a copyright for that content. For example, if you write and record a brand new song, make a home video, write a poem, or take a photograph, you would own the copyright for all that content. In general, you may post to Ava Living original content that you create because you are the copyright owner. [back to top]

 6) If I purchase a copy of a copyrighted work, do I own the copyright?


No. There is a difference between owning a physical copy of a copyrighted work and owning the legal copyright. If you buy a stock photograph, you own that copy of the photograph, but you do not own the copyright to the photograph. [back to top]

Remember, you may not post to AvaLiving.com any copyrighted material belonging to others without obtaining the prior written consent of the copyright owner. It is the policy of AvaLiving.com to terminate in appropriate circumstances the Membership privileges of any Member who repeatedly infringes the copyrights of others. [back to top]

 7) What can I do if I don't own the copyright to the content I uploaded or I do not have the permission of the copyright owner to use it?

Before uploading content to the Ava Living website, please be certain that you own the copyright to all content in your work or that you have the permission of the copyright owner to use the content. If all the content is created solely by you and does not contain material created by any other party, or if the copyright holder has the otherwise authorized you to use that material, you may upload the content (as long as it complies with our Terms of Use). [back to top]

We cannot provide you with legal advice about whether you own the copyright to the material you upload or if you are authorized to use that material, so please consult an attorney to be certain of your rights. In addition, the following websites offer useful background information on the law of copyright and other intellectual property laws:

• Electronic Frontier Foundation
• Creative Commons
• Fair Use Project, Stanford Center for Internet and Society
• Chilling Effects [back to top]

 8) Do I retain the copyright and other legal rights to material I upload to Ava Living website?

Yes. You retain the copyright to your content. When you upload your content you grant us a license for unlimited use and display of your content. For more information please visit our Terms of Use, which contain a link to our Copyright Policy and other important information about your privileges and responsibilities as an Ava Living user. [back to top]

 9) Why was my content removed?

Your content was removed because we determined that it violates the Ava Living Terms of Use to which you agreed when you registered to use the Ava Living website. The Ava Living Terms of Use includes our content, copyright and privacy policies. Please reread our Terms of Use and be certain that all of your remaining content on the Ava Living website complies with these rules. If you believe that your content was mistakenly or incorrectly reported as copyright infringing, please visit our Copyright Policy to find out how to submit a copyright Counter Notification and request that we restore your content. [back to top]

 10) What if I have been falsely accused of copyright infringement?

In accordance with our Copyright Policy and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we will notify you if your content has been removed from the Ava Living Site because another party claims your content is copyright infringing. If you believe that your content was mistakenly or incorrectly reported as copyright infringing, please email us at copyright@avaliving.com to request that we restore your content. The material uploaded to the Ava Living website is uploaded by our users. Our Terms of Use prohibit users from uploading, posting or otherwise transmitting on the Ava Living website any materials that violate another party's intellectual property rights. We encourage our users to report instances of copyright infringement using the procedures outlined in the Copyright Policy in our Terms of Use, and we can terminate the accounts of repeat infringers without prior notice. [back to top]

 11) How do I report copyright infringement?

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and we prohibit users from uploading, posting or otherwise transmitting on the Ava Living website any materials that violate another party's intellectual property rights. When we receive proper notification of alleged copyright infringement, we promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and may terminate the s of repeat infringers in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you believe that content on the Ava Living website violates another party's copyright, you should contact the copyright owner directly. However, if you believe that your own copyrighted work is accessible on the Ava Living website in violation of your copyright, please visit the Copyright Policy section in our Terms of Use to find out how to submit a notification of alleged copyright infringement to request that we remove the infringing material. [back to top]

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