Welcome to the Shadow Star Studios Forums!
=These forums are here to provide you with a friendly environment where you can discuss ideas, role-play, and converse about Anima RPG as well as other Shadow Stars Products.
=Community forums are at their absolute best when participants treat their fellow posters with respect and courtesy. so we ask that you, please conduct yourself in a civilized manner when participating in these forums.
=The rules and guidelines listed below explain what behavior is expected of you and what behavior you can expect from others. Please note that the following guidelines are not exhaustive, and may not address all manner of offensive behavior. As such, the forum moderators have full discretion to address any behavior that they feel is inappropriate.
=Your access to these forums is a privilege,” and not a “right.” Shadow Star Studios llc. reserves the right to suspend your access to these forums at any time for reasons that include, but are not limited to, your failure to abide by these guidelines, thank you.
=We reserve the right to evaluate each individual incident on a case by case basis. The action we take may be more lenient or more severe than those listed under each category:
=Inappropriate Language This category includes language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Are a mildly inappropriate reference to human anatomy or bodily functions
Are otherwise considered objectionable
Bypass the Mature Language filter
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Harassing or Defamatory This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Insultingly refer to other characters, players, Shadow Star Studios Inc. employees, or groups of people
Result in ongoing harassment to other characters, players, Shadow Star Studios llc. employees, or groups of people
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Spamming or Trolling This category includes:
Excessively communicating the same phrase, similar phrases, or pure gibberish
Creating threads for the sole purpose of causing unrest on the forums
Causing disturbances in forum threads, such as picking fights, making off topic posts that ruin the thread, insulting other posters
Making non-constructive posts
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary or permanent ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Creating Duplicate Threads This category includes:
Creating threads about existing topics
Creating a separate thread about an existing topic for further discussion in more than one forum
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Cross Linking Threads This category includes:
Linking to threads from other forums
Creating threads with the sole purpose of linking another post
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums
=Impersonating a Shadow Star Studios Employee This category includes:
Passing yourself off as a Shadow Star Studios employee to post false information
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a final warning, after which any further Code of Conduct violations may result in a permanent ban from the forums
=Account Trading This category includes both advertising your account or characters for sale or trade, or advertising that you are looking for an account or characters to purchase through:
soliciting this in Forum posts
Linking to eBay or other online marketplaces
Listing you have something for trade and then offering your contact information
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be permanently banned from the forums
=Distribution of Real-Life Personal Information This category includes:
Releasing any real-life information about other players or Shadow Star Studios employees
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be permanently banned from the forums
=Advertising This category includes advertisement of:
Any non-beneficial, non-Shadow Star Studios. related businesses, organizations, or websites
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Real-Life Threats This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Refer to violence in any capacity that is not directly related to the game world
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be temporarily banned from the forums
Be given a final warning, after which any further Code of Conduct violations may result in a permanent ban from the forums
=Sexual Preference This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Insultingly refer to any aspect of sexual preference pertaining to themselves or other players
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be temporarily banned from the forums
Be given a final warning, after which any further Code of Conduct violations may result in a permanent ban from the forums
=Extreme Sexuality / Violence This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Refer to extreme and/or violent sexual acts
Refer to extremely violent real life actions
Pornography
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be permanently banned from the forums
=Racial / Ethnic This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Promote racial/ethnic hatred
Are recognized as a racial/ethnic slur
Allude to a symbol of racial/ethnic hatred
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be temporarily banned from the forums
Be given a final warning, after which any further Code of Conduct violations may result in a permanent ban from the forums
=Major Religions or Religious Figures This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Negatively portray major religions or religious figures
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=National This category includes language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Promote national hatred
Are recognized as national slurs
Allude to symbols of national hatred
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Illicit Drugs or Activities
This category includes both clear and masked language and/or links to websites containing such language or images which:
Reference to abusing illegal drugs
Reference to performing illegal activities
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Posting Cheats, Hacks, Trojan Horses or Malicious Programs This category includes:
Posting links to cheats, hacks, or malicious viruses / programs
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be permanently banned from the forums
=Discussing Disciplinary Actions This category includes:
Creating posts or threads to discuss disciplinary actions taken against a player, including chat between a player & Game Master (GM)
Creating posts or threads to discuss disciplinary actions taken against a character or account on the forums
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be given a temporary ban from the forums, depending upon severity
=Circumventing a Suspension / Ban This category includes:
Posting on another account
Having someone post on your behalf
If a player is found to have participated in such actions, he/she will:
Be permanently banned from posting on the forums
=IMPORTANT=
Repeatedly violating any area of the Shadow Star Studios llc Forum Code of Conduct, including the areas detailed above, will often result in banishment(ban), ether temporary or permanent from the forums.This policy is not language-restrictive. Language that falls under this policy will always be subject to the repercussions listed, whether it is inappropriate in English or any other language. The bottom line is that we want Shadow Star Studios / Anima to be a fun and safe environment for all players. While posting on its forums, you will encounter thousands of other players who share different experiences and come from vastly different backgrounds. While certain language and images may not be offensive to you, consider the fact that that same language and images may have a completely different effect on someone else. we understand some times mistakes are made, so every case will be evaluated individually due to the event and circumstance of the problem,
=Thank You, and Please Enjoy and be Respectful on these Forums!