Network Rules

To be permitted access to the ChatNPlay network, you must agree to follow the network rules. Repeated failure to follow these rules will result in your access to the network being revoked.

You should also read the ChatNPlay disclaimer below;

- By connecting to ChatNPlay you indicate that you have read
- and accept our network policies and guidelines as set out
- and agree to be scanned for any open proxies. If you do not
- consent to being scanned please disconnect immediately.
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- Usage of this network is a privilege, not a right. ChatNPlay is
- a transit provider, therefore no person or entity involved with
- *.ChatNPlay.org takes any responsibility for users' actions.
- Absolutely no warranty is expressed or implied.

Rules Summary

This is a short list of the primary network rules. If you are unclear about the meaning of a certain rule, you should be able to find more detailed information from the links provided in some rules or from the rules index located on the left of this page. Please note that the number next to an item in the rules index will not necessarily "correspond" to the number of a rule in the summary.

If a rule is ambiguous concerning a certain situation, the network staff will use their best judgement to resolve the issue. Please do not be led to believe that you can get away with inappropriate actions by manipulating your intepretations of the rules.

  1. No spamming

Spamming is defined as sending irrelevant messages, usually in an attempt to promote something (a channel or web site etc).

  1. No flooding

Flooding is defined as sending large quantities of (usually repeated) messages or commands for no legitimate reason.

  1. Do not attempt to steal registered nicknames or channels

You must not attempt to obtain unauthorized access to another users registered nicknames or channels.

  1. Do not attempt to get past network or channel bans

You must not intentionally get around a ban. You must wait until your ban expires/is removed, without exception.

  1. Connecting through insecure proxies is not permitted

Insecure proxies allow users to evade bans and otherwise break the rules without being accountable for their actions. Therefore, the network automatically scans all clients for open proxies.

  1. You may not scam, harm, or otherwise attempt to deceive another user with malicious intent

It is forbidden to attempt to deceive a user into revealing confidential information, installing malware, or anything otherwise harmful to them. It is also not allowed to attempt to disrupt a user's IRC session, using methods such as flooding and exploiting vulnerabilities in the user's IRC client.

  1. Don't try to be a vigilante

The network has rules for a reason. If you feel that another user has broken the rules, or is otherwise acting in a manner unacceptable to you, you should contact the network staff or either ignore or ban the user as appropriate. Never "retaliate" against a rule breaker or otherwise take matters into your own hands.