Rules

Introduction

Our goal is to make our server and forums friendly and enjoyable for both members and guests. In order to achieve this, we've drawn up the following rules. They apply to everyone, from first-time visitors to the experienced clan leaders. We've sorted them into broad categories, to make it easier to find the rules for each type of activity, but within each category we've attempted to explain the rules as clearly and accurately as we clan. These rules exist so that everyone can have a better experience. We realize that other servers have different rules, or no rules at all. If you prefer to play without rules, our server may not be the best place for you. There are other servers you can visit that allow a wider range of activities. However, if you disagree with a rule or how it's being implemented, you're free to suggest an improvement by contacting a member of the (JAWA) Council, or posting on our forums. On the server, you may report violations to a Server Admin by opening the console (using SHIFT-Tilde [ ~ ]) and typing "/amsay <name> is <insert rule breaking here>!" Your message will only be seen by the admins. If no admin is available, you may post a report in this forum. We want everyone to feel that they can trust our server admins and forum moderators to do their jobs fairly and impartially. But nobody's perfect, and mistakes will happen. If you believe that a rule has been wrongly applied, or that you've been treated unfairly, please contact any member of the (JAWA) Council, or one of the (JAWA) Leaders. Your report will be kept in the strictest confidence.

General

Prohibited Activities Discrimination on account of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, religious belief, physical or mental handicap is strictly prohibited on both the server and the forums. Please be courteous and respect the privacy of others. Do not deliberately annoy, stalk, harass, insult or be flaming others, or ask them to reveal personal information that they wish to keep private. Please refrain from insulting others, obscenity, or the discussion of adult topics such as sex, drugs, or illegal activities. Do not describe how to obtain or distribute software or copyrighted materials illegally, or encourage others to do so. You may not break the rules with your friends, even if they agree to do so. Please avoid topics that are likely to cause unnecessary arguments, such as politics or religion. Friendly discussions of most topics are permitted, but may be stopped if debate appears likely to get out of hand. Admins and Forum Moderators have the authority to call an end to contentious debates.

Server

General Server Rules Only members of the (JAWA) Clan may wear (JAWA) tags, or tags closely resembling them. Do not impersonate members of the (JAWA) Clan, or any other gaming community to which you do not belong. Please avoid spamming any action for the purpose of annoying other players or disrupting the server. This includes the repetitive use of binds, emotes, taunts, calling map votes and the grappling hook; actively goading or flipkicking someone, or repeatedly challenging players who have indicated that they do not wish to duel. The use of wallhacks and aimbots is strictly prohibited. Do not recruit players for another clan or gaming organization involved in Jedi Academy without the permission of the (JAWA) Clan. Do not advertise personal or commercial web sites on the server. Do not engage in any kind of sexual activity on the server, including simulated sex or acts representing sexual humiliation. FFA Rules You may attack players whose lightsabers are drawn, or whose fists are up (melee). You may not attack players who are speaking or protected by green bubbles, even if their lightsabers are drawn or their fists are up. In the course of training, you may engage in behaviour that would otherwise be considered laming. Please make the admins aware that you are training, and attempt to avoid high-traffic areas while doing so. Do not fight in areas where unarmed players have gathered to rest or talk. If two or more players are engaged in a melee fight, you may only attack them using melee. Any action that normally causes harm to other players is considered an attack, irrespective of the amount of damage. Flipkicks are considered attacks, as is deliberately hitting other players with the grappling hook. Rules for Other Games Please pay attention to the event host and all admins. Players who violate event rules, ignore instructions, or otherwise disrupt an event may be forced to spectate. Unless otherwise instructed by the event host, do not call votes for other maps during an event. In events other than Power Duel, please do not change teams without permission from the event host. Unless the event host states otherwise, you may duel before the event goes "live," but you may not attack unarmed players. Do not use chat mode in order to avoid being attacked. In TFFA mode, you may attack any player after the event goes "live," unless the player is speaking. In CTF or CTY mode, you may attack any player after the event goes "live," even if the player is speaking. Unless otherwise instructed by the event host, do not switch teams in Power Duel in order to avoid reaching the win limit. If you are AFK during a Duel or Power Duel event, you may be spectated and returned to the end of the line when your turn is reached. Rules for Force, Weapons, and Vehicles When Force or weapons are enabled, you may attack other players whose lightsabers are drawn, whose fists are up, or who are holding weapons. You may not attack players who are not participating in the event. Unless otherwise directed, you may not attack players merely because they are riding or piloting vehicles. You may attack vehicle users who are fighting. Admins & Rule Violations Please report rule violations to the admins using /amsay. If no admin is present, or the admins are busy and unable to respond to a situation, you may report rule-breakers on the (JAWA) forums. When an admin is present and dealing with a rule-breaker please do not get involved by spamming admin binds or asking people to follow the rules. Please listen to the admins at all times. Do not ignore an admin's request because you disagree with it. If you believe that an admin has misapplied the rules, you may contact a member of the (JAWA) Council, or post in the "Report Admin Abuse" section of the forums. Do not avoid punishment by spectating, disconnecting, reconnecting, or by exploiting bugs or using scripts. Do not interfere with admins who are dealing with rule-breakers. Please step away from players who have been slept, so that the admin can speak to the rule-breaker without distractions.

Forum

General Forum Rules Please avoid "bumping" old topics. Most topics are considered stale after one month without any new posts. Instead, start a new thread, unless there's an important reason why the new posts should go in an older thread. Please edit your posts instead of "double posting" in a topic before anyone else has had a chance to reply. Avoid posting personal information, such as your address, or anything that you might have used as the answer to a security question (such as a pet's name), especially in public areas of the forums. Do not post audio or video files that play automatically when your post is viewed. Do not post copyrighted material, pirated software, or images or discussion of an adult nature. This includes discussions of drugs, sexual activity, or images containing nudity. Please report inappropriate material using the "report" button at the bottom of each post. Signature & Avatar Rules Avatars may not be wider than 135 pixels, or taller than 200 pixels. Signatures may not be wider than 500 pixels, or taller than 250 pixels. Signatures may not include Flash Video or Audio, but may be a gif. Users are limited to one signature, but may add up to two small user bars (Example), or a maximum of five small icons. All avatars and signatures must adhere to the general rules regarding inappropriate material. Signatures and avatars violating these rules may be resized or removed.

Clan

General Clan Rules You may not join other Jedi Academy clans. If you believe that joining another Jedi Academy-related group should be allowed because it is not a clan, you must first check with the (JAWA) Council. Members are expected to remain active on both the server and forums. If you know that you will be unable to join the server or forums for more than a few days, please post in the "Hi/Bye/Away" forum. Members who are away for an extended period without notice may be removed from the clan. All members are expected to vote in applicant polls. If you have not yet met an applicant or have been unable to form an opinion, you may vote "undecided", and change your vote when you have come to a decision. From time to time, members are required to participate in surveys or other activities. Unless you have been excused by a clan leader, participation is required as a condition of remaining a member of the clan. Information in private areas of the forums is strictly confidential, and may not be shared with non-members. This is especially true of sensitive information, such as personal details or discussion of whether to allow an applicant to join the clan. Members must feel free to express their opinions without the fear that those opinions will be made public, or shared with an applicant. All members are expected to abide by the decisions of the clan leaders and the (JAWA) Council. All members should obey the instructions of council members; on the server, non-admins should respect the instructions of admins. If you believe that an admin or council member has acted inappropriately or misapplied the rules, you may contact another member of the council or one of the leaders. Anything you say will be treated with the strictest confidence. Tags & Ranks Except as otherwise provided, (JAWA) members must wear standard (JAWA) tags and ranks at all times. The blue ranks may be abbreviated to accommodate longer names; the yellow ranks should not be abbreviated. Members abbreviating their ranks must use the approved rank abbreviations: Pad = Padawan; Guard = Guardian. Other ranks should not be abbreviated. Members may remove their tags while playing on base servers in order to avoid drawing unwanted attention. Members may remove their tags during role-playing events. Members may recolour their tags and ranks for holidays, special events, or when participating as part of a team with distinctive colours. Members may use unusual ranks for holidays or occasional fun, but should not impersonate members of a higher rank. Council members may remove their tags and ranks in order to pose as junior members or non-members, but should not impersonate other members of the clan. Other members may not "go undercover" unless instructed to do so by a council member. Only members of the (JAWA) Council may recruit new clan members or award new ranks. Members may not demote themselves, or give non-members permission to put on (JAWA) tags. Events, Allies, & Other Servers Any member may host an event, with the permission of a council member, ambassador, or event planner. Members should check the calendar to ensure that their events do not conflict with previously scheduled activities, or recurring events, such as (JAWA) School or the (JAWA) League. Events that do not require a change of maps or game type, may be held by any member at any time without permission, provided that they do not conflict with other events or unnecessarily disrupt the server. Clan Matches may only be held by members of the (JAWA) Knights or Clan Leaders. Event hosts may determine how many players can participate, and if necessary determine which players may join an event, or a team. Other players should respect the instructions of the event host. Avoid activities and behaviour that could reflect badly on the (JAWA) Clan and its members. Show other players courtesy and respect at all times, and obey the rules of whatever server or forums you may be visiting. When visiting another server, ask about the rules, or read them if they're available. We want to maintain friendly relations with other clans and servers. If you make a mistake, apologize and try to avoid making the same mistake again. Leaving and Rejoining the Clan Members who have been removed due to inactivity may rejoin the clan at any time, provided they show sufficient activity to pass a trial, either before or after applying. Former members who left the clan in good standing, and who have not caused the clan any difficulty since leaving, may rejoin the clan at any time. If they rejoin the clan within six months of leaving, they may receive their former rank. After six months, members may rejoin at the rank of Padawan, unless the council approves a higher rank. Members who were removed from the clan due to misbehaviour or poor attitude, or who have caused the clan difficulty since leaving, may only rejoin with the permission of the (JAWA) Council. The council will decide whether to allow an application, and whether a membership poll is required. The council will determine the rank at which the member will be allowed to return.