/**
 * @author The Smiths
 */
function validate(formName) {
	// validate signup form on keyup and submit
	$(formName).validate({
		rules: {
			name: {
				required: true
			},
			email: {
				required: true,
				email: true
			},
			phone: {
				required: true,
				number: true,
				rangeLength: [2,12]
			},
			comment: {
				required: true
			}
		},
		messages: {
			name: "Please provide a name",
			email: "Please enter a valid email address",
			phone: "Please enter a valid phone number without spaces",
			comment: "Please provide comment"
		}
	})
}