Purpose of the Code of Conduct

As a highly adaptive gaming clan we believe we our aim should always be centered on what matters most: Integrity. The actions Clan Outcast members take and the reputation they hold on the battlefield not only reflect on them, but on the entire clan as well. Clan Outcast members are to represent the clan in an honorable way both on our server and any other server they may play on. In order to further define how the members of Clan Outcast are to interact with one another and the gaming community at large the following Code of Conduct has been established.

The Code of Conduct is summarized is as follows: Clan Outcast members bearing the =0C= tag will act with integrity in all they do. A clan built on integrity creates bonds of trust that lead to strong and enduring relationships within the clan and in the community in which they operate. Integrity is to guide Outcast member’s behavior in all things. The values that serve to make up our commitment to integrity are as follows:

Honesty: To be candid and forthright in our interactions, clear and accurate in our communications. To earn and keep the trust of those we game with.

Decency: To treat people with dignity and fairness. To listen to the ideas of others, even opposing views, and work together with humility to solve problems both in-game and in all forums where we participate.

Consistency: To live up to our commitments to our members and those joining in the gaming experience. To be accountable for our actions in our striving for excellence.

Courage: To be brave enough to articulate and actually live our values, even when confronted by those who don't. To do what is right, especially when it's easier to do wrong.

Essential Articles of the Code of Conduct

Cheating or Hacking WILL NOT be Tolerated

Cheating of any kind, for any reason, will not be tolerated. There will absolutely be no cheating on our server or any other server by players bearing the =0C= tag. Accusations of cheating will be met with a warning and investigation. The ultimate punishment for confirmed cheating is expulsion from Clan Outcast.

It is a reprehensible embarrassment for anyone to use hacks or modifications that give them an unfair advantage. While we cannot control the behavior of other players any member of Clan Outcast will use unmodified game content at all times excluding ‘modification’ as that defined by the utilization of the game engine for new maps and weapons by professional developers (i.e. Point of Existence).
These guidelines are the most strictly followed of anything found in the code of conduct.

Respect is our Clan Language

All Clan Outcast members and recruits will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Rudeness, personal character attacks, and/or inappropriate remarks is prohibited in the TeamSpeak server, clan forums, server text communications, and any interaction a member has with other clans or organizations. It is expected that everyone, at all times, to be respectful to each other keeping in mind that all members are considered equal. No one member is more worthy than another, regardless of nationality, age, religious beliefs, or any other categorical medium.

Attitude and Vernacular

Any player, regardless of talent, with a continuous bad attitude will be removed.

The use of profanity and or excessive taunting on our server or other servers is also discouraged. This is not intended to be a censor of all language but instead a request that each member select his or her words carefully in consideration of all listeners or readers. It is our goal to provide a place where everyone, serious gamers and novices alike, can enjoy themselves without the concern of becoming a target of character assassination.

Respect is our Golden rule. Do not insult other clans, especially in their servers. Inciting inflammatory responses on our forums and other clan forums is strictly prohibited. If someone outside of the clan is falling short of these standards or otherwise disrespecting a member and requests for the behavior to cease have failed contact and officer for further assistance.  No clan member is allowed to accuse another player of cheating in public; contact an Officer. If no Officer is on the server at the time make a note of the player's name and send this along with a description of the offense to support@outcastoutpost.com.

Allegiance to Clan Outcast

All Clan Outcast members are expected to play publicly and in formal competition ONLY under the Clan Outcast banner. What this means is that clan members that wear the =0C= tag are not to seek out or place membership with another gaming clan or community unless they decide to first leave Clan Outcast. This ultimatum for allegiance is strict but necessary to prevent dissention among the ranks and to create solidarity within the Clan Outcast body. A soldier cannot fight for two armies just as a man cannot serve two masters. Any Outcast members found to be playing for another team, wearing another clan’s tag, or submitting application for membership will be expelled from Clan Outcast
 

Joking

Some players think any behavior or language is acceptable as long as you say you were just "joking". Joking is an abstract entity and not easily defined. Everyone has their own definition of what they think is acceptable and what is not. We play this game for fun and fun comments are part of it. But use the utmost discretion. Do not say anything to someone on the server that you wouldn't say to their face in real life. If in doubt, KEEP QUIET. If you have been warned or told by the person that they don't think what you are saying is funny, knock it off or you will be treated as if you are harassing the person.

MEMBERS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS  If, and particularly when, a Clan Outcast makes a mistake that member must take responsibility for that mistake and make any necessary amends.

Scheduling Matches and/or Scrimmages

NO clan members, other than Officers, may challenge or accept a challenge from another clan for a scrim. If you see a clan you think we might like to play, or if another clan challenges you, please direct all those seeking a scrimmage to the Challenge form in the Clan Outcast Outpost.

The =0C= Tag is Privilege

Each clan member must have their own username or nick. This benefits each clan member in the interest of protecting their online reputation.  If you let someone play from your personal computer you MUST change the tags or at the very least put some extension on alerting us to the fact that it IS NOT YOU. Some of our members allow their children to play (which is great; an is encouraged) but please add an extension letting the members know a different player is at the helm.  Any inappropriate behavior by a person playing with your tags on and from your IP will be attributed to YOU. Your tag is your identification and badge of honor so guard it appropriately.

Rules During Scrimmages & Matches

Only Officers can talk with the other Clan Leader before and during the scrimmage or match. Do not make offers or suggestions that might put us at a disadvantage that the Match Commanders then have to talk their way out of.

If a "BE SILENT" ("be quiet", etc.) order is issued by your Match Commander, CEASE ALL COMMUNICATIONS. The Commander is trying to talk to the other clan leaders and your comments only confuse the issue. Failure to cease talking after being warned can result in the strictest punishment up to and including removal from present and future match or scrimmage gaming.
Name-calling, cursing, excessive talking or harassment is NOT allowed during scrimmages or matches.

If you get upset and quit a match in the middle of the game, simply because things aren't going the way you would like them to, you WILL be removed from the clan. We have no tolerance for childish behavior in a game. Comments about how badly the game is going are best kept to yourself or spoken to clan mates only AFTER the scrims are over.