The Community Code of Conduct

Welcome

In an effort to ensure a fun online community for all of our users, the following Code of Conduct has been established.

Section 1: Definitions

  • S1.1 i-GameOnline refers to any site, media, or social entity created by Wispa using the name i-GameOnline.
  • S1.2 Sub communities refers to any guild, group, or entity that registers with i-GameOnline as a community.
  • S1.3 Members refers to any individual who registers with i-GameOnline as a member or uses any of i-GameOnline as a user.
  • S1.4 Site Admins refers to any individual selected by Wispa to run and or manage any aspect of i-GameOnline
  • S1.5 Community Admins refers to any individual who registered and runs a sub community within i-GameOnline.

    • Section 2: Voluntary Clause

  • S2.1 Enjoying and Using i-GameOnline is entirely voluntary. Any member or sub community may leave at any time.
  • S2.2 Following the Code of Conduct is not voluntary while using i-GameOnline. By registering or using i-GameOnline, you immediately agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

    • Section 3: Expected Conduct

  • S3.1 Always conduct yourself in a pleasant, polite and positive manner in ALL interactions with other players, be they spoken, typed, streamed, shared or in game actions.
  • S3.2 Always respect others opinions, beliefs, religions, sexuality, culture, traditions, and right to be a part of i-GameOnline and their game.
  • S3.3 Always abide by and follow the rules and TOS (Term of Service or Sale) of any game you play.
  • S3.4 Be graceful and humble whether you win or lose, no matter the opponent.
  • S3.5 Use proper language –
      • S3.5.1 English must be used unless otherwise noted.
      • S3.5.2 All interactions must be observed as ‘PG-13’ by anyone.
      • S3.5.3 Any areas where either of the above two conditions will not be met but are approved must be noted publically.
  • S3.6 Any personal issues with any other member or community must be resolved privately and not in any public space.
  • S3.7 Always privately report any serious misconduct to an available Admin following Conduct Management.
  • S3.8 Always seek help when otherwise having issues resolving any conflict with any other i-GameOnline member or sub community.
  • S3.9 When possible, assist others who are seeking help or assistance with good advice.

    • Section 4: Prohibited Conduct

  • S4.1 Any of the following actions will be subject to review, disciplinary actions, and or removal from i-Gameonline as is deemed appropriate by site admins –
      • S4.1.1 Purposefully misleading others lying or spreading untrue statements and or propagating rumours.
      • S4.1.2 Posting anti-community, negative, and or inflammatory posts anywhere on i-GameOnline or any i-GameOnline affiliated site or media.
      • S4.1.3 Being argumentative or arguing in public channels (Discord/game chat).
      • S4.1.4 Being disrespectful to any member or community or any other non i-GameOnline member or community.
      • S4.1.5 Bullying or trolling of any kind.
      • S4.1.6 Making anyone in any way for any reason feel ashamed or inadequate, including non-i-GameOnline members and non-i-GameOnline communities.
      • S4.1.7 Repeatedly discussing topics that are or could be seen as uncomfortable by anyone who may see, hear or read it.
      • S4.1.8 Consistently swearing or using profanity (the occasional slip up is expected and forgivable).
      • S4.1.9a Making any Racist / Sexist / Homophobic / Sexual / Disability based and or any other Explicit Remarks made towards or about anyone regardless of affiliation.
      • S4.1.9b Posting any Racist / Sexist / Homophobic / Sexual / Disability based and or any other Explicit Images made towards or about anyone regardless of affiliation.
      • S4.1.10 Excessive use of CAPS.
      • S4.1.11 Spam or abuse of text-to-speech.
      • S4.1.12 Not respecting other’s wishes to be left alone, or any actions that fall into the category of “Cyber-stalking”.
      • S4.1.13 Misuse or abuse of any private information gained by being a member of i-GameOnline or a sub community.
      • S4.1.14 Breaking any game rules or TOS (Terms of Service or Sale).
      • S4.1.15 Disrespecting or harassing content creators including game developers.
      • S4.1.16 Members must not be part of or become involved with the pestering of game developers via petitions or email campaigns or other such means.
      • S4.1.17 Hacking/Botting/Cheating/Etc. this includes any and all third party extras that are not approved or supported to be used by that game.
      • S4.1.18 Poor sportsmanship including but not limited to: Rage Quitting, Ninja Looting, or sabotaging.
      • S4.1.19 Degrading or demeaning any games, software or technology.

    Section 5: Oversight

  • S5.1 Oversight refers to a small group of site admins picked by i-Gameonline Senior Admistrator (Wispa):
      • S5.1.1 Oversight is charged with the following responsibilities:
          • S5.1.1.1 Always demonstrate fairness, understanding, and respect in all actions.
          • S5.1.1.2 Uphold i-gameonline’s code of conduct, and ensure its being followed.
          • S5.1.1.3 Mediate and assist with difficult or troublesome experiences around the community.
          • S5.1.1.4 Mediate meetings or discussions between community admins as requested.
          • S5.1.1.5 Execute and follow through on any final decisions on behalf of Wispa.
          • S5.1.1.6 Maintain and update the entire domain of i-gameonline including activities, events, projects and site promotion.
          • S5.1.1.8 Carry out a monthly meeting, to be held in private to discuss i-gameonline issues and business, as well as plan for the coming month.
          • S5.1.1.9 Oversight cannot show favoritism or bias towards any one community, group, game or individual.
      • S5.1.2 Oversight gains the following abilities to support their responsibilities –
          • S5.1.2.1 Advanced training and support direct from Wispa.
          • S5.1.2.2 The abilities to control the account usage and access of any member.
          • S5.1.2.3 The ability to promote, demote, ban, or reset any member’s account.
          • S5.1.2.4 The ability to issue or remove achievements or rewards at any time.
          • S5.1.2.5 Access to all logs and records as well as all hidden, private and personal details for all members and their communities.
          • S5.1.2.6 Unarguable control and power to change or update any area of i-gameonline and its Discord.
  • S5.2 Oversight is the highest level of admin in i-gameonline under Wispa.
      • S5.2.1 Only Wispa can lead or oversee Oversight.
      • S5.2.2 Oversight supersedes any and all community Admins.
  • S5.3 Oversight admins are determined by the following process in order –
      • S5.3.1 Invites to apply for Oversight are sent out by Wispa to individuals based on the following previously demonstrated skills –
          • S5.3.1.1 Technical knowledge.
          • S5.3.1.2 Willingness to work and show support for i-GameOnline.
          • S5.3.1.3 Communication skills.
          • S5.3.1.4 Well versed in the code of conduct, and individual community rules.
          • S5.3.1.5 Positive attitude, showing fairness, understanding, and respect to others.
          • S5.3.1.6 Previous community management experiance.
          • S5.3.1.7 Model member of the community.
      • S5.3.2 No more than 2 invites will be issued inside of a single calendar year.
      • S5.3.3 Those who receive these invites are allowed to accept or decline them by a time determined by Wispa, but cannot express they have received such an invite to anyone.
      • S5.3.4 Upon acceptance, applicant may remain in all of their communities, but must resign the rolls of admin, moderator, chain-commander, or any other similar leadership title in any of those communities.
          • S5.3.4.1 Being a member of leadership in any community can cause a number of conflicts of interest, as well as potentially create bias in Oversight; this rule is to ensure that Oversight functions appropriately.
          • S5.3.4.2 Any individual invited by Wispa who cannot, or will not resign these positions can no longer be considered for oversight.
      • S5.3.5 Upon acceptance, the applicant will take on the responsibilities as outlined in S6.1
  • S5.4 All current Oversight members will be listed and identified across the whole of i-gameOnline’s network at all times.
  • S5.5 In the event an individual cannot, or is failing to fulfil their responsibilities as outlined in S6.1
      • S5.5.1 The individual will be removed form the position.
      • S5.5.2 New invites may be issued.

    Section 6: Conduct Management

  • S6.1 Any member or community found engaging in prohibited conduct will be informed that they have broken the Code of Conduct.

    • Section 7: Disciplinary Actions

  • S7.1 Any member found to be in violation of an official game TOS (Terms of Service or Sale) will be immediately removed from i-GameOnline and reported to the appropriate game authorities – thus risking their account in the process.

    • Section 8: Community Conflict Agreement

  • S8.1 All Sub-communities of i-GameOnline may establish unique rules and conduct to ensure self-management OR adopt this Code of conduct as required.
  • S8.2 All independent sites, media, and programs advertising i-GameOnline must follow this code of conduct in their publications and actions.
  • S8.3 If any sub community has a rule that conflicts with or omits what this Code establishes, this Code is invoked instead.

    • Section 9: Community Admins

  • S9.1 Community admins are any member of i-gameonline that control a community on the site.
  • S9.2 All Community Admins are required to follow the following expectations –
      • S9.2.1 Act responsibly towards other Admins, sharing all information and news surrounding their community.
      • S9.2.2 Act reasonable and perform their duties in a fair manner.
      • S9.2.3 Not show any preferable behavior towards any one community or towards their own members.

    Section 10: Owner Clause

  • S10.1 Wispa reserves the rights to Update, Alter or Close i-GameOnline at any time.
  • S10.2 Wispa reserves the right to remove any member or admin at any time.
  • S10.3 Wispa reserves the right to Update, Alter or Close i-Gameonline Discord at any time.

    • Faeyas – Oversight Admin.