These should not be a surprise to most, they have been with us in one form or another since the clan was formed via the charter. These are not set in stone, they are a living document that will be updated as needed.
Rules and Regulations of The DaDs Army
Purpose
To present a family oriented gaming environment friendly to all abilities of players that abide by the server rules. Additionally the DaDs strive to foster personal relations among DaDs through league competition, charity events, other special events on gaming servers, and get-togethers / LAN parties of DaDs, family, and friends.
Membership
Membership is conditional upon being a parent, respect of the clan rules, payment of dues in a timely manner, and the desire to have a good time. Dues are paid in 6-month intervals to acquire domain name, web hosting, forums, and gaming servers for the DaDs. While a DaDs member being part of another clan and wearing another clan's tags is strictly prohibited. New members will be provided the rules before their acceptance of DaDs tags. Failure to follow rules may ultimately result in revocation of membership by HQ at its sole discretion with no guarantee of dues reimbursement. Any DaD that leaves in good standing is welcome to return in the future.HQ
The responsibility of DaDs HQ is pursue the stated purpose of the DaDs Army through administrtion of all servers, website, and forums. HQ will consist of 3 members and are ultimately responsible for the managment of the clan and servers. HQ is responsible for collecting dues from members through an appointed Treasury Officer and using such funds for the benefit of the DaDs Army. HQ will delegate authority and responsiblity to individuals to lessen the burden on HQ, but reserves the right to revoke if authority is not properly administered.
HQ will determine policy and actions between members of HQ, with inputs from clan officers and the clan as a whole based upon the situation. HQ ultimately has the discretion to act in what it believes the best interest of the clan, considering input from members.Squad Captains
Squad Captains work with HQ and the League Officer to determine and execute policy. Squad Captains are chosen by HQ, their squads, as well as a co-captain. Squad Captains are kept informed of the actions of the clan and disiminate that information to their squads for feedback. Squad Captains should act for the interests of their squad and not themselves. A Squad Captain is an officer of The DaDs Army and represents the entire clan even though their primary responsibility is the squad they are assigned to.Treasury Officer
HQ will designate a DaDs member to handle the financial responsibility of membership dues and manage The DaDs Army bank account. The Treasurer is an officer of The DaDs Army and represents the entire clan even though their primary responsibility is financial.League Officer
HQ will designate a DaDs member to handle the the planning and organizing of DaDs League events. The League Officer communicates with the Squad Captains and HQ to make DaDs League happen. The League Officer is an officer of The DaDs Army and represents the entire clan even though their primary responsibility is intra-clan competition.Server Admins
HQ delegates at its own discretion to chosen individuals the authority to establish and manage the servers for The DaDs Army.Game Servers
The DaDs Army will acquire gaming servers through DaDs HQ for the members of the clan. Type of games servers will be determined based upon clan interest. HQ has server access and delegates access to server admin DaDs as required. It is prohibited for non-HQ members to host their own servers with the tags DaDs or name DaDs Army in their server title or information.
Code of Conduct
Above all else, DaDs are here to have fun. To maintain this environment there are a mininum set of actions asked of DaDs:
1. DaDs will not harass or make personal attacks against other DaDs on the forums or servers for their abilities or comments. Smack talk and bragging is allowed.
2. DaDs will not harass or make attacks against public players on the forums or servers for their abilities, names, or comments. Unless you are familiar with a player personally, please do not talk smack to them, it may be offensive.
3. Foul language should not be used during gaming. As a family friendly server we need to maintain minimum standards.
4. DaDs will not divulge personal information about other DaDs to persons outside the DaDs Army unless expressly given permission by said DaD. This includes names, email, mailing address, or anything else you may feel hesitant to share with the world.
5. Those given special duties and assignments are doing so to lessen the burden on HQ. If at anytime HQ feels they are failing to fulfill the requirements, responsibilities will be revoked.
6. Dues are paid by each member of The DaDs Army. Dues = Tags.
7. Those that leave the DaDs in good standing are always welcome to return.
8. Our clan's primary gametype is First Person Shooters (FPS). Under no circumstance while a member of The DaDs Army shall [DaDs] tags be replaced by another FPS clan's tags. Cross membership in multiple FPS gametype clans is strictly prohibited. You are either a DaDs member that plays FPS, or not but you cannot be in multiple FPS gametype clans.9. Ventrilo comms are provided as part of membership dues. Use of comms is limited to DaDs, KiDs and designated DaDs Friends. Be forewarned, unlike in-game-chat, the language used may be more colorful. This is a private side to The DaDs Army for members to express themselves. This does not exclude the rule that foul language should not be used during gaming. Try to keep it clean! Parents are warned, access for KiDs at their own risk. DaDs are asked to be on better behavior when KiDs are in the channels. HQ can not provide 24 hour censoring.
10. Forums are a manner to communicate with many at once, share thoughts, experiences, and joke around. Attacks against DaDs and other derogitory posts will be promptly deleted. Yes, bragging and bickering will continue.
11. The use of comms, shout box, and message forums provide DaDs with the means to communicate colorfully at times. However, It is not a license to swear, make racial or gender biased comments, or comments regarding sexual orientation. Discussing religion or politics on our server is prohibited. These topics can lead to strong opposing views which lead to an uncomfortable environment for our members. While communicating all members should be considerate to their fellow DaDs. There are options for people to utilize elsewhere, off the DaDs server if they feel the need to discuss these topics.12. Comments made while wearing DaDs clan tags reflect on the clan wherever you play. Please act the same as you would on our servers.
13. Comments made through RCON should be for control of the server only. This is the most visable reflection of the clan, its temperment, and attitude for public players. Action of the CONSOLE is an action for the clan. You are controlling the server as an agent of the clan, please do not abuse.
While not required, HQ hopes that if you see individuals acting in poor taste you report it to HQ or a clan officer. Their actions affect not only themselves, but reflect on each member of the DaDs Army.
Recourse for Breach of Rules
Action may include removal of special duties (RCON), suspension from league, suspension from special events, loss of comms privileges, loss of forums privileges, loss of officer status, and ultimately removal from the clan. These actions do not wish to be utilized by HQ, but will be used at the sole discretion of HQ to maintain the image of the clan and keep peace between members.
HQ reserves the right to modify these rules at any time and at its sole discretion.
Thank You,
The DaDs Army HQ