"How to enjoy PlayOnline in a safe, comfortable manner.", "Information on prohibited behavior on PlayOnline.", "Tips on online etiquette.", "Tips on how to protect yourself from harassment.", "Information on the prohibition of absentee play.", "How you can report harassment to PlayOnline.", "How PlayOnline uses your personal information.", "Information on warnings that are issued by PlayOnline.", "View information about PlayOnline security measures.", "This section covers basic rules, etiquette, and other tips to keep in mind while using PlayOnline. ", "Enjoying PlayOnline&sp=35;", "Prohibited conduct&sp=35;", "Online etiquette&sp=38;", "Protecting yourself from harassment&sp=16;", "Absentee play&sp=40;", "Reporting violations&sp=34;", "Members' personal information&sp=22;", "Warnings from PlayOnline&sp=28;", "About the SSL Certificate&sp=27;", " &pre=1;PlayOnline is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all members. Before you use the PlayOnline features, please be sure you read and understand all rules and policies. This includes the software license agreement, PlayOnline member agreement, privacy policy, and the Rules of Conduct as set out here. Some services such as games often have their own additional rules as well. Please make sure you read and understand the rules for each service and game before using it. These Rules of Conduct should be followed when using communication tools such as e-mail, instant messaging, and chat, as well as services such as games. Please check back with the rule pages periodically, since they are subject to occasional changes and amendments without notice, as the PlayOnline community evolves. Whilst you must comply with the PlayOnline Rules of Condut at all times, they will not give you any rights or entitlements. Square Enix may at its sole discretion to deviate from these Rules of Conduct. " " &pre=1;PlayOnline prohibits all forms of harassment by users of its services. Such activities violate the PlayOnline membership agreement. PlayOnline may take disciplinary action against offenders at its sole discretion. Violations of PlayOnline policy include, but are not limited to, the following: &image=ps;Sexual harassment, stalking, fraud, or other activities that break the law or make other users uncomfortable. &image=ps;Pyramid schemes or other business-related activities. &image=ps;Discrimination, slander, libel, or other activities to damage others' credibility or reputation. &image=ps;Activities that violate others' privacy. &image=ps;Activities that violate others' property rights. &image=ps;Activities that violate others' (including this company's) copyrights, right of trademark, or right of intellectual property. &image=ps;Posting or transmitting documents or images of violent or obscene material considered disruptive to others or inappropriate for juveniles. &image=ps;Posting malicious computer programs, such as viruses. &image=ps;Use of third party equipment or programs for controlling characters without the player's presence. &image=ps;Posting advertisements for political matters, religions, or businesses, or one-way transmission of mail and messages to the general public for commercial purposes. &image=ps;Transmission of chain mail, or activities to induce chain mail. &image=ps;Using another user's PlayOnline ID or Content IDs to access PlayOnline services. &image=ps;Activities that intentionally interrupt conversations in chat, or occupying a chat room for exclusive use. &image=ps;Activities that damage the administration of PlayOnline services. " " &pre=1;It's easy for misunderstandings to occur online since people can't see each other face to face. To avoid this, please use courtesy and common sense. Behavior that is considered unacceptable offline is equally unacceptable on PlayOnline. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;Tips for using PlayOnline services:&style; &image=ps;You can never be too polite with your wording. &image=ps;Be friendly when giving advice to others. &image=ps;Try to provide a friendly atmosphere that everyone would like to join. &image=ps;Try to keep your personal information private. Do not share your name, address, or telephone number over mail, chat, or messages. This can make you a target for harassment. *&pos=15;Please note that if you share your personal information with others, you do so at your own risk. PlayOnline assumes no responsibility for the consequences. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;When using mail, please remember:&style; &image=ps;Make sure the recipient's address is correct before sending mail. &image=ps;Do not open mail or file attachments from strangers. It's safest to delete them immediately. &image=ps;Try to limit the size of attached files. &image=ps;Use alphanumeric characters for file names. &image=ps;PlayOnline currently only supports file attachments in JPG or PNG format. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;When using handles:&style; &image=ps;Avoid using names and words which may be offensive to others. This includes obscene words, or references to certain corporations, groups, or products. &image=ps;Please avoid frequent handle changes. " " &pre=1;How to protect yourself against harassment. * Refer to the Quick Manuals for more details. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;Adjust your privacy settings&style; You can set your privacy level, which affects your profile and online status. This level affects how much information other users will see. Refer to the Quick Manuals from the PlayOnline Navigator for more details. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;Prevent harassment in chat&style; &image=ps;If chat room users become disruptive, you can use the "Ignore" command to hide their handles and messages from view. &image=ps;Avoid disruptive users by leaving the chat room. &image=ps;If you are the room master, you can kick disruptive people from the room. Simply select the offender from the member list and select "Kick." *&pos=15;A message will appear telling the user he or she was kicked. *&pos=15;Although the room master has the authority to kick anyone out, please use this measure sparingly. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;Use the "Filtering Tool"&style; The filtering tool can filter out offensive words from chat sessions, messages, and mail. It is turned on by default. You can turn it on or off in the "Global" section of the Options menu. &style=bb16_ru;&image=pb;Be careful with unknown mail&style; Do not open file attachments from strangers. It's safest to delete them immediately. " " &pre=1;Absentee play, which is a prohibited act, is a situation where the player uses third party equipment or programs to control characters' acts and does not personally control the characters. A player should personally attend to the game at all times while playing a character and should be ready to take control of the character's actions at any time. A player must be responsible for acts by his or her character at all times and must stop his or her character from acting while away from the game. " " &pre=1;If users harass you or otherwise violate PlayOnline policy, you can report them to PlayOnline through various means. Games and chat each provide their own reporting methods, so please read the instructions there before submitting a report. PlayOnline will do its best to take appropriate measures against offenders. However, depending on the nature of the incident, please be aware that this is not always possible. " " &pre=1;PlayOnline will never use your personal information for any purpose other than customer support, informational mailings, marketing, and other purposes defined in the PlayOnline Privacy Policy agreement. " " &pre=1;PlayOnline may send warning messages to people who violate PlayOnline agreements. If you receive such a warning, review the PlayOnline agreements and do not repeat the violation in question. PlayOnline reserves the right to terminate your account for extreme or repeated violations. " " &pre=1;When the&image=ky;symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of any PlayOnline page, it indicates that the contents of that page are the official contents of the organization named in the SSL Certificate, and guarantees that any information entered or processed on said page will remain confidential and secure. * For more information, please select the&image=ky;symbol to display the SSL Certificate. "