I. You must read and agree to the DHG Code of Conduct and sign up on this website before becoming an official member of the Die Hard Gaming community (DHG).
II. Cheating, hacking, game tampering, or system tampering will get you kicked out of DHG. NOTE: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR X-BOX LIVE DISCLAIMER, FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND ABIDE BY THEM and AS FOLLOWED ...DHG does not condone the purchase of cheating, hacking, etc... products that maybe offered through its advertisers on the DHG website, or the advertisers website, or any other form, that would violate this section.
III. Discrimination of any type will NOT be tolerated at all! This includes inside of lobbies, chat forums, or any game of any type. Please represent DHG to the fullest and in a positive manner. Do not fall victim to another user egging you on. Simply, mute the player or leave the game and/or lobby. Report the player to a higher up if they are a DHG member. If it is a public person, have your entire party leave that game. What you do and how you act, are both reflections on how DHG is perceived.
IV. ALL MEMBERS MUST BE AGE 16 OR OLDER. NO EXCEPTIONS in DHG. However, we do have DHJ (Die Hard Juniors) for 9-15 years of age players. NOTE: Although, DHJ is a separate entity, DHG & DHJ player ranks are still equatable and we must adhere to the c.o.c.. For example, a DHJ GENERAL is still above a DHG COMMANDER, but is the same rank as a DHG GENERAL.
V. All members are accountable for themselves and their actions. Leaders within DHG are NOT responsible for members who break rules. DHG has a zero-tolerance policy. Violating members will be judged by the Vice Presidents ranks on up to DHG Management.
VI. All DHG members are proud to be a part of our gaming community and are willing to change their gamer tag within 30 days of joining DHG. Doing so will help us grow and to be recognized as an official clan.
VII. All members in DHG have an open door policy to speak with any member on any issue that one may have. NOTE: If you have an issue, it is suggested you start by using the chain of command to voice your issues in a private setting. If you feel that is not working, then, by all means, address the issue to any higher up/s in rank in a private setting. When an issue is received by any DHG member, they will report any & all issues to a higher up that can help resolve the issue within a timely manner.
VIII. Tea-bagging is NOT allowed, at anytime, in any game we play, in any tournament/s, in any Clan Wars, any Game Battle, etc...
IX. We ask for 100% loyalty from all members in DHG. Remember that we are a family and should have each other's back. and work to protect and serve all DHG members no matter the rank of an individual member.
X. Never leave another DHG member behind. To quit in the middle of a game because your team is not winning is not acceptable. This is considered leaving a member behind. We are all DHG. We will win or lose together.
XI. Members should attend at least one meeting per week and at least two practices a week. Doing so will help us to be organized and help us gain the necessary skills to dominate when in action.
XII. If you are called to a party by a higher ranking member please respond to that person ASAP. (Note: Even if you don't like that person or have had problems with that person in the past you must answer their call no matter what). Also, please show respect to your clan elders!
XIII. When and if you have a problem or idea, please use the chain of command when you need to express these things. You should never go over your superiors head no matter what the situation is. In doing so you will be de-ranked even if your 100% right or wrong about the subject matter. Please respect your leaders.
XIV. To become an official DHG member you must sign up for an account on this website.
XV. Always remember that we are here to have fun!!!
XVI. Modded Controllers are not allowed during practice and tournaments. If you use them, you will be kicked out of practice for a week. If you use them in a tournament, your team is automatically disqualified.
REMEMBER TO MAKE SURE YOUR MOTTO AND BIO ARE VISIBLE SO WE MAY VERIFY YOU MUCH QUICKER!!!!!!
The Code of Conduct outlines the rules that you need to follow to ensure that Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE, and Games for Windows - LIVE are fun for everyone.
Don't use Xbox LIVE, Games for Windows - LIVE or Xbox.com to do anything illegal. Microsoft is not responsible for anything you say on the service/website or for anything that happens because of what you say; you alone are responsible.
Don't harass, abuse, or spam other players.
Don't scream, yell, threaten, or stalk other players.
Don't distribute, post, publish, upload, disseminate or discuss defamatory, infringing, obscene, sexual or unlawful materials like child pornography or illegal drugs, including images, audio, video, or text.
Don't post links to websites that violate the Code of Conduct.
Don't give out information that personally identifies you (such as your real name, address, phone number, credit card number, etc.) while you're playing. This includes voice chat and the names you create for your gamertag or mottos. This information could be used by other players for illegal or harmful purposes. Also, don't give out the personal information of other players.
Don't create a gamertag or motto that other users may be offended by, this includes comments that look, sound like, stand for, hint at, abbreviate, or insinuate any of the following: profane words/phrases, topics or content of a sexual nature, hate speech (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, or religious slurs), illegal drugs/ controlled substances, or illegal activities.
Don't create a gamertag or motto that references controversial religious topics, notorious people, organizations, or sensitive current or historical events that may also be considered inappropriate.
Don't cheat in a game unless cheats have been deliberately enabled.
Don't modify or hack game content to create cheats.
Don't intentionally play with someone else who is using unauthorized software or methods in order to help inflate your game rank or gamer score.
Don't post links to materials that could harm other users' computers or would allow others to inappropriately access software or Web sites.
Don't impersonate or harass Microsoft employees, moderators, or staff members.
Any non-game- related conversation that takes up a substantial amount of the forum or chat space and prevents users from finding game-related information may be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Don't use the forums or chats for any commercial purpose without the express consent of Xbox.com. You may only create an account for yourself as an individual. You may not create an account for your corporation or other business entity.
If you violate the Code of Conduct or the Terms of Use that you agreed to, action may be taken against your account.
Some offenses warrant an immediate account cancellation, including but not limited to hacking, modding, fraud, severe racial remarks, nudity on the Xbox LIVE Vision camera, continued creation of profane gamertags or profile content, and posting viruses or URLs to viruses.
In addition, trying to avoid a temporary suspension by creating alternate new accounts may result in a permanent ban on the new user account and a possible escalation of punishment to the original account and all related accounts.
If you create a gamertag that has been determined to violate the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct, you will be required to change it.
If you create Terms of Use or Code of Conduct violating content anywhere in the system, we may delete it and a suspension of varying length will be issued on the account depending on the frequency and severity of the infraction.
If we are notified that you are abusing the voice feature or message features, your ability to use the voice and messaging system will be suspended.
Microsoft is not obligated to send you a warning before these actions occur. If your account is suspended while participating in a tournament or competition Microsoft assumes no liability in the loss of any potential prizes or recognition related to the tournament or competition.
Microsoft is not obligated to monitor every post, but we have the right to remove any post or take action against any user.
Microsoft reserves the right to remove at any time, without notice, any user-created content from Xbox LIVE, Games for Windows - LIVE and/or Xbox.com.
Microsoft reserves the right to immediately terminate or suspend a user for violations. Microsoft can contact any Internet Service Provider and provide the ISP with information on illegal activities.
How can you avoid getting into trouble? That's easy. Just follow the rules.
