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As with all things, Phantom EFX is governed by
certain rules of conduct that must be adhered to by all users of our online games. It is your responsibility to know, understand
and abide by these rules of conduct. The following rules are not meant to be "exhaustive," and Phantom EFX reserves the right
to determine what conduct it considers to be outside the spirit of the game and to take such disciplinary measures as it sees
fit.
Rules Related to User Names/Icons
When you choose a screen name, or otherwise
create a profile that can be seen by other players, you must abide by the rules of common decency. If Phantom EFX, in its
sole discretion, finds such a screen name, Icon/Avatar or profile to be offensive, it reserves the right to change the name,
remove the profile, and/or suspend your use of our online services. In
particular, you may not use:
-Names of another person with the intent to impersonate that person;
-Names which incorporate
'swear' words or which are otherwise offensive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise
objectionable;
-Names subject to the rights of any other person without authorization;
-Names of popular culture or
media personalities;
-Names that are trademarks, or registered trademarks (e.g., Ferrari, Zenith, Pepsi, Charmin);
-Names
of religious individuals; (e.g., Buddha, Jesus, Allah, Jehovah, Lucifer);
-Names related to drugs, narcotics, or criminal
activity, including references to drug substances (e.g., Heroin, Cocaine, Cannabis).
-Icons which are deemed inappropriate
for public viewing, including those which contain any form of the above names or pictures, pornographic images, nudity, sexual
references, drug substances, religious, racial, cultural or political references.
Additionally, you may not purposely use a misspelling or an alternative spelling to circumvent the name restrictions listed
above, nor can you have a "first" and "last" name that, when combined, violate the above name restrictions.
Rules Related to "Chat" and Interaction With Other Users
Communicating with other Users
and Phantom EFX may or may not (in our sole discretion) represent a part of Phantom EFX Online and is referred to in this
document as "Chat." Your Chats are subject to review, modification, and deletion without notice by Phantom EFX. When engaging
in Chat in Phantom EFX, note that you may not:
-Transmit or post sexually explicit images or other content which in
the sole discretion of Phantom EFX is deemed to be offensive; nor shall you transmit any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive,
harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable content;
-Carry out
any action with a disruptive effect, such as cause the Chat screen to "scroll" faster than other users are able to type to
it, including setting up macros with large amounts of text that, when used, can have a disruptive effect on the normal flow
of Chat;
-Disrupt the normal flow of dialogue in Chat or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users,
individuals or entities, including, but not limited to, posting "Spam" messages on Phantom EFX ("Spam" messages as used in
this document include, but are not limited to, -"Spam" by posting or sending more than one unsolicited message or piece of
mail to a single address or in a chat area;
-Use of all CAPS is, in internet jargon, considered "shouting". Using
a word in a sentence in caps to emphasize a point is acceptable. Typing entire conversations in all caps creates difficulty
for others to read chat, and is generally considered rude in internet chat. Therefore it is not allowed in public lobbies.
-Communicate
or post any user's personal information in or on Phantom EFX, or websites or forums related to Phantom EFX;
-Harass, threaten,
stalk, embarrass or cause distress, unwanted attention or discomfort to another user of Phantom EFX Online or other person
or entity; or
-Cheat during game play, including but not limited to modification of the game program files. Players
caught cheating in any way will have all monies, gems, trophies etc. won, removed from their account. A warning will
also be placed on your account, and remain for a period of 3 months.
-Strong, vulgar language, crude or explicit sexual
references, discussions of illegal drugs, racist or hate speech are always inappropriate content.
-Non-English Chat: We
are aware that our players are from around the world, and that for many of them English is not their first language. However,
we do require that English be spoken in all Poker games and Tournaments.
-Begging or Soliciting for Loans: The nature
of our online games revolves around cyber-money. Because of this and because we value the privacy of our subscribers,
we do not allow players to ask for loans, and the loaning of money.
Your Member Account, Password and Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality
of your password and account, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account. You
agree to (a) immediately notify Phantom EFX of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security,
and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. Phantom EFX cannot, and will not, be liable for
any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these rules.
If you are caught accessing another member's account
in any form, it will result in a lifetime ban from our games. If you are caught knowingly assisting another person in
the access of another members account, it will result in a lifetime ban from our games.
Phantom EFX has one instance
in which we require your password, and that is during the log in process.
Please do not give your password out to anyone,
including those who may identify themselves as staff members. It is recommended that you periodically change your password
for the safety and security of your account information.
Warnings
When
you are in violation of any of the above rules, a warning will be placed on your account, and you will be notified by email
(if your email account is available). Depending on the nature of the violation, a warning may remain for up to three
months. If you receive three warnings on your account, it will result in an automatic ban for a period of time to be
determined by the Staff.
Always use your best judgment and common decency
in online conduct. If you would not say something in a room full of people you have never met, or in the workplace,
then don't say it in our lobbies or on our forums.
If a staff member makes a request regarding your online
chat or user name, it is recommended that you respect that request to avoid any actions being taken or possible suspension
of your chat privileges or account.
Phantom EFX reserves the right to take whatever action
deemed necessary to enforce the above Rules of Conduct.
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