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This template is used to notify an editor that they have been topic banned. It should always be substituted (use `== Topic ban notice ==
This is a notice that you have been topic banned from this topic area.
This ban is indefinite.
This ban covers all pages and discussions related to this topic, broadly construed, and is a condition of your continued editing privileges. If you breach this ban, you may be blocked from editing without further warning.
You may appeal this ban, or request an exemption from it, after you have demonstrated constructive editing in other areas.
`).
Usage
- Basic usage
`== Topic ban notice ==
This is a notice that you have been topic banned from Example topic.
This ban is indefinite.
This ban covers all pages and discussions related to this topic, broadly construed, and is a condition of your continued editing privileges. If you breach this ban, you may be blocked from editing without further warning.
You may appeal this ban, or request an exemption from it, after you have demonstrated constructive editing in other areas.
`
- With an expiry date
`== Topic ban notice ==
This is a notice that you have been topic banned from Example topic.
This ban expires on 1 January 2026.
This ban covers all pages and discussions related to this topic, broadly construed, and is a condition of your continued editing privileges. If you breach this ban, you may be blocked from editing without further warning.
You may appeal this ban, or request an exemption from it, after you have demonstrated constructive editing in other areas.
`
- With custom additional text
`== Topic ban notice ==
This is a notice that you have been topic banned from Example topic.
This ban is indefinite.
This ban covers all pages and discussions related to this topic, broadly construed, and is a condition of your continued editing privileges. If you breach this ban, you may be blocked from editing without further warning.
Please see the discussion for more details.
`
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| `topic` | The topic area the editor is banned from. | "this topic area" |
| `expiry` | The date the ban ends. If omitted, the ban is described as indefinite. | (none) |
| `additional` | Optional extra text to replace the default appeal advice. | (none) |
| `heading` | Set to "no" to suppress the section heading. | (heading shown) |
See also
- {{Topic ban notice}} – a more elaborate, colourful notice box for user talk pages.
- Bharatpedia:Banning policy#Topic ban