This code of conduct (the “Code of Conduct”) governs the behavior of players of Hellgate: London online (the “Game”).  Ping0 Interactive Limited, Flagship Studios, Inc., and their business partners (collectively “Ping0”) have created these guidelines to safeguard the Game community, and to promote your enjoyment of the Game.  Ping0 may make changes to the Code of Conduct at any time, and any changes will be posted here.  You agree that you will refer back to this page frequently to check for updates.

ANY VIOLATION OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THE HELLGATE: LONDON TERMS OF SERVICE (“TOS”), AND MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIATION THE SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF ANY GAME ACCOUNTS REGISTERED TO AND/OR USED BY YOU, ALONG WITH ANY OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO PING0.  PING0 HAS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DETERMINE WHAT CONSTITUTES INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AND TO DISCIPLINE PLAYERS ACCORDINGLY.

By using the online component of the Game, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

•     While participating in the Game you will respect the rights of others to play and enjoy the game world as intended by Ping0 and the Game’s creators, and you will not engage in any unlawful, harassing or offensive conduct.
•     You may not (a) solicit personal or sensitive information from any player, including without limitation full name, contact information, biographical information, payment information or username and password; or (b) engage in any phishing scheme.
•     Role-playing is not an excuse for violations of this Code of Conduct or the TOS.  
•     You will not exploit Game flaws, bugs, vulnerabilities or any other weaknesses in the Game.
•     While participating in the Game, you may not use, publish, solicit or encourage any vulgar, abusive, sexually explicit, harmful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, hateful or racially or ethnically offensive content or language, including without limitation ethnic slurs or religious epithets.  
•     You will not organize or participate in any guild or group that is based on, promotes or tolerates any racist, sexist, or other discriminatory ideology or behavior, including without limitation any discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or other distinction.  
•     You will not post website links or URLs in the Game that point to content that (a) if transmitted in the chat channels, would constitute a violation of this Code of Conduct; or (b) could harm a player’s computer, install software surreptitiously, or allow others to gain unauthorized access to a player’s computer.
•     While participating in the Game, you will not violate any law or regulation, and you may not use the Game to discuss, plan or facilitate any illegal or tortious conduct, or otherwise use the Game for any fraudulent purposes of any kind.
•     You will not use the Game to upload, transmit or otherwise communicate any copyrighted, trademarked, patented or proprietary material belonging to any third party.
•     You will not market, promote, advertise, or solicit real-world products or services within the Game.
•     You will not engage in, communicate the intent to engage in or assist others in the unauthorized purchase or sale of Game items for real-world consideration.
•     You will not encourage, induce, condone, or assist other players, groups, or guilds to violate any of their agreements with us, including but not limited to the EULA, TOS or this Code of Conduct.
•     You will not provide any false information to Ping0 when registering an Account (as defined in the TOS), filing a petition, or otherwise communicating with Ping0 or its representatives.  
•     You will not impersonate any Game support staff member or other Ping0 representative.
•     You will not mistreat, misinform, or attempt to deceive any representative or employee of Ping0.
•     You will not engage in any conduct that prevents any other player from using or enjoying the game, e.g., by inputting text so quickly that it makes chat impossible to read, using excessive SHOUTING (all caps) in an attempt to disturb other players or continuously posting repetitive text.
•     Character names and other player-selected names (“Names”) are subject to this Code of Conduct, including without limitation those provisions prohibiting the use of vulgar, abusive, sexually explicit, harmful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, hateful or racially or ethnically offensive language.  In addition to these restrictions, Names cannot include any of the following:
•     The name of any real person or entity, except that you may incorporate portions of your real name to the extent that someone could not use that name to identify you.  For example, FightingJohn would be acceptable (though perhaps not cool), whereas John.F.Mason is prohibited.
•     Any word or phrase constituting or resembling a trademark or service mark.
•     Any word or name belonging to or associated with a religious figure or deity.   
•     Any word or phrase associated with illegal or tortious conduct or material, or anything associated with drugs, sex or alcohol.  
•     Anything associated with a particular religious or political belief or viewpoint, e.g., “pro-choice,” “pro-life,” or “GOPftw” or “YoungDems.”
•     A partial or complete sentence, e.g., “IamGreat.”
•    Gibberish.
•    Any word(s) constituting or resembling the title of a person, book or position.
•     "Leet" or "Dudespeak," e.g., “gr8Haxxor,” “omgwtfbbq,” or “newbzrus.”