If anyone attempts to attack or otherwise harass you, or approach you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable then it should be reported. If you are unsure whether or not the incident in question counts as an attack, still report it, but do not report things which have not actually occurred.

2: Prejudice and Discrimination are forbidden

This includes:

Whereas we do not tolerate homophobic remarks or behavior it must also be noted that there is no need for excess. Inappropriate behavior whether it is based on either sexuality is not acceptable. We are aware of tension regarding this matter on some other sites, therefore we ask that discussion on the mater is kept to a minimum.

Although we understand that people cannot always control their emotions, we ask that members try not to allow grudges to affect the way they behave and make decisions on the site. Doing so only creates and prolongs further problems later on.

3: No arguing with staff members

Once an action has been taken by a staff member regarding a broken rule, please do not continue to behave in the same way. Please do not attack the staff for doing their jobs. Similarly those who have reported such behavior should also not have to be attacked for it. If it is not a genuine offense then it will be dealt with, as will fake reporting. There is no need to fight over it either way. If you feel that you have been unfairly treated you should follow our complaints procedure.

4: No Cheating

Cheating includes, but is not restricted to:

5: No Inappropriate or Adult Content

No sexual or violent material, including in links, profiles, signatures, avatars, private messages, forum posts or any other part of the site whatsoever is tolerated.

No swearing other than the couple of mild words used in the books will be allowed, and then must not be used to excess.

No talk of suicide or self harming.

6: Keep to the Roleplaying Guidelines

The roleplaying guidelines for the site may be found Here.

7: No Hacking

Whether by exploiting coding or otherwise, hacking is taken very seriously. We will always press for the strongest charges and penalties available and every attempt, whether successful or not, will be reported to the Internet Security Authorities as well as to ISPs (Internet Service Providers) of each individual involved.

8: No bringing drama here from other sites.

This includes but is not restricted to arguments, grudges etc.

9a: Copyright Infringement

We will not tolerate the stealing of layouts, graphics, content or any other part of the site whatsoever, either by members or visitors. Equinox is legally copyrighted under the Creative Commons License and all and any infringements will be dealt with swiftly and seriously.

9b: Image Use

Nox staff have created specific banners that are given to some members, based on various achievements they have made. These include the Staff, Alpha/Beta, Phases of the Sun, Helper, Solstice, Canon, Zenith, Cheerleader and Spartan banners. Many of our talented graphics-making members have taken the template for these ribbon banners, and made their own UNOFFICIAL banners, to insert into their signatures. This is fine, and we even suggest it, as a way to expand your creativity and show support for each other. However, what is not allowed, is taking the OFFICIAL banners displayed in the left column (along with your name and post count), and putting them up in other parts of the site (aka your signatures or profiles), or using them on other sites. If we see instances of this, we will PM the specific user, and if it comes to it, remove the banner ourselves. If this rule is broken again, we will then decide some sort of repercussions to be had.

10: Advertising

We ask that no other Roleplaying site be advertised here unless it is affiliated with Nox, or you have permission from an Administrator.

11: Credit

Any material submitted to the site in form of ideas, graphics etc. shall become the property of Equinox. Credit will be given for any submitted material that is used wherever possible.

12: Photographs and Privacy

We ask that no member posts any personal details or photographs anywhere on the site, with the exception of perhaps an email address or instant messenger screen name only with parental permission unless that member is themselves over 18 years of age.

13: Face Claims

In order to avoid confusion, we must ask that no member uses the same actor/actress/model in their character graphics as another member. There will shortly be a page up upon which you can claim a face.

14: Sharing Accounts

We ask that no one shares their account. This is mainly for security purposes, but also helps us to avoid cheating. For example: each species has a private forum. Shared accounts may result in some people having access to forums for more than one species, which obviously wouldn't be fair for the other members.

15: Post limitations and RP-Only forums

Each forum that has a notice stating that it is a Roleplaying forum in the header will be reserved for Roleplaying only from now on. This is so that the RPs do not get buried in chat and thus to make them easier to find and participate in. It also helps us to avoid spam. Any non-RP post in an RP-only forum will be removed.

You may still RP in any of the other forums, but anyone responding to these RP posts still need to respond only with RPs. We'd prefer for all RPs posted to remain in character. If you need to say something out of character to someone else involved in the thread, you can always use private messages.

There is a minimum word limit of five sentences (seventy five words) in an RP thread.

There is a minimum word limit of five words in a chat thread and five sentences in an RP thread.

16: Reviews

We appreciate the thoughts behind giving Nox good reviews, publicity, and general promotion; however we request that no person associated with Nox attempts to negatively affect the reputation of another site by leaving bad reviews for them with the sole purpose of making Nox seem superior. Everyone is, of course entitled to their own opinion however we do ask that those opinions not be attributed to Nox. Although we're pleased that so many of you prefer Nox.

17: Multiple Accounts

In order to help the plot progress it is occasionally necessary for a staff member to post using an NPC (no persons character) account. In addition to this, staff members are able to have a second permanent account in order to allow them to enjoy the site without being constantly "on call". Non-staff members are required to only have a single account, as being able to trade, vote and apply for positions etc. more than once gives an unfair advantage. Staff who chose to create a second account will be unable to trade etc. on that account.

If you have a relative or friend who wishes to join the site and you are to be using the same computer, the Administrators must be informed of this fact before the second member signs up. The Administration reserves the right to remove the accounts of and ban any member holding more than one account illegally.