Code of Conduct
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The Galactic Patrol Code of Conduct contains Game Rules that state what is expected of players by the administrators of the game. It sets out guidelines and rules which all players must adhere to if they wish to continue playing the game.
Galactic Patrol is the property of the HoBo Games Corporation and is a privately owned game in which player participation is a privilege not a right. Any breach of these rules may result in suspension or termination of the player's participatory privilege without explanation or prior notice.
Galactic Patrol is intended to be enjoyed by all players and accordingly players are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a proper and lawful manner. Any conduct by a player which in the opinion of the administration does or may diminish the enjoyment of this game by another player, is a breach of these rules.
Players are expected to know the rules, claiming ignorance of the rules is not an excuse.
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[edit] Multiple Accounts
Creating multiple accounts in Galactic Patrol is not allowed and is a bannable offense. If a spouse or other family member also plays the game from the same computer (or IP address) you are required to immediately mail an assistant to have your account noted to avoid being banned in the future.
Under no circumstances is a player allowed to send money, pets, ships, gems, goldbars or other items to a person at the same computer or IP address. A player cannot attack or verse in battle another player who plays on the same computer or IP address. Anyone found to be breaking this rule will be banned from Galactic Patrol for a minimum of 300 days for cheating.
[edit] Bugs
Any player caught abusing a bug or taking advantage of it will be immediately banned for 300 days. If a bug is found, please use the bug reporter and report it. If you do not do this you are risking being banned.
[edit] Glitches
Any player caught abusing a glitch or taking advantage of it will be immediately banned for 300 days. If you see something that doesn't look right then it probably isn't right. If you do see something that doesn't look right please use the bug reporter and report it, if you do not do this you are risking being banned for 300 days.
[edit] Your Account
You are responsible for whatever happens on your account, so don't give out your password or login name to anyone. Staff will never ask for your password to your account. If someone does ask for a password, report them straight away to staff.
User names that contain profanity, swearing or otherwise offensive language may result in a ban.
[edit] Language
Children play this game. F-bombing, sexual vulgarities or excessive swearing will not be tolerated and may result in a warning or a ban of up to 300 days depending on the severity.
[edit] Images
Profile images, profile signatures or forum signatures with nudity, profanity, or otherwise offensive images will be removed, and will result in a ban of up too 300 days depending on the severity.
[edit] Advertising
Advertising of outside sites, will result in a warning from staff or a 300 day ban depending on the severity. Advertising of other games will result in a 300 day ban.
[edit] Player Reports
If you have a problem with another player who is breaking the rules, file a player report. Please include a detailed description of what that player did as well as the approximate time (game time) the problem occurred.
Fraudulent player reports are not tolerated. Lying to staff to try and get someone in trouble will result in stiff punishment.
[edit] Scamming
Scamming or attempting to scam a player will result in the offender being banned for a period of 300 days.
[edit] Miscellaneous
The owners reserve to themselves the sole and exclusive right to engage in any one or more of the activities which comprise the Galactic Patrol online game, on whatever terms and conditions the owners, in their unrestricted discretion, choose from time to time, and notwithstanding that such terms and conditions may be contrary to game rules applicable to other players.
Under no circumstances will the owners or administrators of the Galactic Patrol on-line game be liable whether in contract, tort or otherwise to any person, group of persons, corporation or other legal entity for any loss or damage whatsoever, including special, indirect, consequential or incidental damage or damages for loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of use, loss of data, or other loss , claimed or arising in any way out of or in connection with the posting and/or playing of the Galactic Patrol online game.
Logging into other peoples accounts is illegal and will result in both accounts being banned.
All donations are for server costs and future development and as such are non-refundable. Any player who requests a refund of a payment will be banned for 300 days.
