Hostile Online Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Hostile Online, protecting you to the end.

Section 1 - Hostile Online (the game)

1.01	Multiple Accounts
	Unsubscribed multiple accounts under any circumstances are prohibited. All related multiple accounts must have vip subscription time. Only one non-subscribed account is permitted per IP address.
1.02	Cheating & Tampering
	Manipulating the game environment in any way or method is strictly prohibited, please dually note; using in-game textboxes or variables parse within the address are protected, any it is unlawful to edit them in any way. Cheating in any way whether it be by tampering with game software or the use of manipulation of other players is not allowed, and is not tolerated in any manner.
1.03	Offensive Material
	Posting offensive material on this web site is not permitted; this includes but is not limited to: Character Images, Message Board Posts, or any other form of user-input. Offensive material includes but is not limited to: Porn, Racism, Alcohol or Cigarette Advertisements, ect…
1.04	Player/Clan Impersonation
	Impersonating another player and/or clan is not permitted; this includes but is not limited to Character Name, Clan Name, Messageboard/Mail Signatures or Trademarks.
1.05	Promotion of Hostile Online (Referal Links/Other)
	Each player will receive a "Referral Link" -- located in the 'Preferences' menu. You may disperse this link at your leisure after abiding by these terms: Posting on another Web Site or Forum : Permission must be obtained before posting a link to Hostile Online on another website (including referrals). Note: Permission must be obtained from the corresponding web sites administration. Referring Players : All referred players must be legit to some standard - meaning abusing this feature is prohibited. *VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS (Section 1 - 1.05) WILL AMEND TO ACCOUNT TERMINATION.* Website Administrators: If a person or persons is abusing your web site (spam) please inform the administrator of this web site immediately - This can be done from the "Contact" page.

Section 2 - Communications

2.01	Vulgar or Offensive/Demeaning Language
	The use of vulgar language is not permitted or tolerated, this includes but not limited to the use of "swear" words and racism. Using any form of demeaning terms that interject with any user(s) religious or cultural beliefs is prohibited, and will not be tolerated. Any form of symbolization in any attempts to bypass the game filter, or hide the meaning, is not allowed, and is considered a valid spelling of the term.
2.02	Sexual Harassment
	Any form or manner of sexual harassment is not permitted, and will not be tolerated; at all. This includes but not limited to the demeaning of a persons gender.
2.03	Illegal Advertising
	Placing advertisements into the game by Message Board or Chat Box is not permitted. This does not include game signatures, or hyperlinks. Hyperlinks meaning within direct limitations to the subject of the post made.*
2.04	Excessive Posting / Spamming or Flooding
	Any form of flooding or spamming the Message Board and/or Chat Box is not permitted. This includes but not limited to: Multiple Posts Of Same Subject, Multiple Posts Of Same Demeanor, Posting "Off-Topic" or "Out-Of-Place", ect...

Section 3 - The Common Sense Clause

The use of vulgar language is not permitted or tolerated, this includes but not limited to the use of "swear" words and racism.
In any attempt to bypass the terms of service is strictly prohibited. These rules are simple. The staff herein have the right to make consequential decisions based on the common sense in which they withhold. Any malicious activity within the game that is considered to jeopardize the stability or environment in-game is prohibited.

Use Common Sense, that's why it's there!

Section 4 - Consequences

4.01	Warning
	A warning may be applied if you are within a reasonable break of the terms of service or 'Common Sense Clause'. This is a simple verbal warning of your mistake, and a chance to change your habits without further steps to provide a good environment.
4.02	Communications Ban
	A Communications Ban may be applied if the violation(s) are within acceptable limits to reprimand a user from using these features for a period of time. A warning is not required, but suggested if within a reasonable break of the terms of service or 'Common Sense Clause'.
4.03	Account Lock
	An Account Lock can be applied if the user has maliciously failed to obey the terms provided herein. Account Locks can be for a set period of time (days), and cannot be removed without staff involvement. A warning is not required, but suggested if within a reasonable break of the terms of service or 'Common Sense Clause'.
4.04	Account Deletion
	Account Deletion may only be considered in extreme cases, and is not suggested to staff. In case of severe emergencies, in which a user has maliciously bypassed our locking system, an account may be placed for deletion, which will delete all account information from the database resulting in all data of the account being lost. A lock must be in place for this action to be made upon, and valid reasoning must be present.

Section 5 - Living Document

The Hostile Online Terms of Service is a living document, and may be changed at anytime without warning. It is your responsibility to check back on this page every so often to read about updates & changes to the terms herein.