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-	[[Image:para1-inv-e-.jpg\|right]]Usage of Gravon is subject to the following terms of use (updated 17.06.2007):'''	+

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6.2. Unnecessary delays, slow movement

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	A player repeatedly leaving unfinished games will be excluded from rankings and/or using Gravon for a limited time.		A player repeatedly leaving unfinished games will be excluded from rankings and/or using Gravon for a limited time.

-	==== 6.2. Unnecessary delays, slow movement ====	+	==== Unnecessary delays, slow movement ====
	It is unfair to delay moves for unnecessary long time. If a player does not have enough time or he can't pay enough attention to the game, he should refrain from joining the game.		It is unfair to delay moves for unnecessary long time. If a player does not have enough time or he can't pay enough attention to the game, he should refrain from joining the game.

Stratego: /* 6.1. Leaving running, unfinished games */

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6.1. Leaving running, unfinished games

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	Gravon offers the possibility to play card and board games with other players using the Internet. The policy of fair play applies to Gravon.		Gravon offers the possibility to play card and board games with other players using the Internet. The policy of fair play applies to Gravon.

-	==== 6.1. Leaving running, unfinished games ====	+	==== Leaving running, unfinished games ====
	It is unfair to leave a running game prior to its end. It is especially unfair to leave a game because of bad chances to win the game.		It is unfair to leave a running game prior to its end. It is especially unfair to leave a game because of bad chances to win the game.

Stratego at 17:14, 2 September 2007

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Stratego: /* Chat */

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Chat

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	* promote other websites or commercial product in general on Gravon		* promote other websites or commercial product in general on Gravon
	* claim to be an administrator or any other person with a relation to Gravon		* claim to be an administrator or any other person with a relation to Gravon
-	disturb other users	+	* disturb other users
	* In the case of using illegal expressions the user will immediately be excluded from using Gravon. This exclusion will be permanent until further notice.		* In the case of using illegal expressions the user will immediately be excluded from using Gravon. This exclusion will be permanent until further notice.

Stratego at 20:03, 1 September 2007

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-	1. Usage of Gravon	+	=== Usage of Gravon ===
	Gravon is an Internet service which allows persons connected with the Internet to play board and card games with other persons and exchange messages (chat, forum).		Gravon is an Internet service which allows persons connected with the Internet to play board and card games with other persons and exchange messages (chat, forum).

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	Disregard of these rules can lead to temporal or unlimited exclusion from the usage of Gravon.		Disregard of these rules can lead to temporal or unlimited exclusion from the usage of Gravon.

-	2. Storage of data	+	=== Storage of data ===
	With logging in into Gravon and or using the websites, the user agrees that his ip address will be stored permanently without time limits. Only administrators are able to view ip addresses.		With logging in into Gravon and or using the websites, the user agrees that his ip address will be stored permanently without time limits. Only administrators are able to view ip addresses.

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	The user agrees that Gravon may store all chat messages. Stored messages will be used to prevent abuse and breach of the rules and will not be made accessible to third parties.		The user agrees that Gravon may store all chat messages. Stored messages will be used to prevent abuse and breach of the rules and will not be made accessible to third parties.

-	3. Selecting a nickname	+	=== Selecting a nickname ===
	Every user on Gravon is known under a pseudonym, called a nickname.		Every user on Gravon is known under a pseudonym, called a nickname.

	It is not allowed to		It is not allowed to

-	use displeasing, vulgar, immoral or illegal nicknames	+	* use displeasing, vulgar, immoral or illegal nicknames
-	use nicknames with political or religious background	+	* use nicknames with political or religious background
-	use as nicknames names of persons with political or religious background	+	* use as nicknames names of persons with political or religious background
-	use registered trademarks as nicknames	+	* use registered trademarks as nicknames
-	use nicknames that seem to have a relation to Gravon or its administration (e.g. 'Gravon', 'administrator', 'operator', ...)	+	* use nicknames that seem to have a relation to Gravon or its administration (e.g. 'Gravon', 'administrator', 'operator', ...)
-	It is not allowed to form a nickname that is similar to a nickname that is already registered by replacing single letters by replacement characters or special characters (e.g. replacing an o by a zero to form a nickname similar to one already registered) or by using a prefix or suffix to already registered nicknames.	+	* It is not allowed to form a nickname that is similar to a nickname that is already registered by replacing single letters by replacement characters or special characters (e.g. replacing an o by a zero to form a nickname similar to one already registered) or by using a prefix or suffix to already registered nicknames.

	Breaking these rules leads to exclusion from usage of Gravon.		Breaking these rules leads to exclusion from usage of Gravon.

-	4. Registration	+	=== Registration ===
	Users can have their nickname registered permanently. The nickname to be registered must not be similar to a nickname already registered. Several functions within Gravon are available to registered users only.		Users can have their nickname registered permanently. The nickname to be registered must not be similar to a nickname already registered. Several functions within Gravon are available to registered users only.

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	If a user tries to get more than one registered nickname he can be excluded from using Gravon for a certain amount of time.		If a user tries to get more than one registered nickname he can be excluded from using Gravon for a certain amount of time.

-	5. Chat	+	=== Chat ===
	Gravon offers a chat where users can exchange messages with each other. The policy of politeness applies. It is welcome to be friendly to other users.		Gravon offers a chat where users can exchange messages with each other. The policy of politeness applies. It is welcome to be friendly to other users.

	It is not allowed to		It is not allowed to

-	insult or discriminate other users	+	* insult or discriminate other users
-	use vulgar or immoral expressions	+	* use vulgar or immoral expressions
-	promote other websites or commercial product in general on Gravon	+	* promote other websites or commercial product in general on Gravon
-	claim to be an administrator or any other person with a relation to Gravon	+	* claim to be an administrator or any other person with a relation to Gravon
	disturb other users		disturb other users
-	In the case of using illegal expressions the user will immediately be excluded from using Gravon. This exclusion will be permanent until further notice.	+	* In the case of using illegal expressions the user will immediately be excluded from using Gravon. This exclusion will be permanent until further notice.

	Besides message exchange the chat system offers other functionality like wakeups and invitations. It is not allowed to abuse these options to disturb other users.		Besides message exchange the chat system offers other functionality like wakeups and invitations. It is not allowed to abuse these options to disturb other users.
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	It is not allowed to paste big amounts of text into the chat and it is not allowed to flood the chat by repeating messages.		It is not allowed to paste big amounts of text into the chat and it is not allowed to flood the chat by repeating messages.

-	5.1. Disclosure of real names	+	==== Disclosure of real names ====
	It is unfair and strictly prohibited to mention the real name of any user on Gravon. The real name may be used if and only if this user has fully agreed to its usage. The same applies to real names of administrators.		It is unfair and strictly prohibited to mention the real name of any user on Gravon. The real name may be used if and only if this user has fully agreed to its usage. The same applies to real names of administrators.

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	If a user discloses a real name of another user, he will be excluded from using Gravon for at least 1 week.		If a user discloses a real name of another user, he will be excluded from using Gravon for at least 1 week.

-	5.2. Disclosure of other personal data	+	==== Disclosure of other personal data ====
	It is strictly prohibited to disclose any personal data of a user without his explicit agreement. Any violation of this rule leads to exclusion from Gravon.		It is strictly prohibited to disclose any personal data of a user without his explicit agreement. Any violation of this rule leads to exclusion from Gravon.

-	6. Games	+	=== Games ===
	Gravon offers the possibility to play card and board games with other players using the Internet. The policy of fair play applies to Gravon.		Gravon offers the possibility to play card and board games with other players using the Internet. The policy of fair play applies to Gravon.

-	6.1. Leaving running, unfinished games	+	==== 6.1. Leaving running, unfinished games ====
	It is unfair to leave a running game prior to its end. It is especially unfair to leave a game because of bad chances to win the game.		It is unfair to leave a running game prior to its end. It is especially unfair to leave a game because of bad chances to win the game.

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	A player repeatedly leaving unfinished games will be excluded from rankings and/or using Gravon for a limited time.		A player repeatedly leaving unfinished games will be excluded from rankings and/or using Gravon for a limited time.

-	6.2. Unnecessary delays, slow movement	+	==== 6.2. Unnecessary delays, slow movement ====
	It is unfair to delay moves for unnecessary long time. If a player does not have enough time or he can't pay enough attention to the game, he should refrain from joining the game.		It is unfair to delay moves for unnecessary long time. If a player does not have enough time or he can't pay enough attention to the game, he should refrain from joining the game.

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	In case of doubt, ask your teammates.		In case of doubt, ask your teammates.

-	6.3. Game rooms	+	==== Game rooms ====
	It is possible to reserve game rooms for a fixed group of players. The maximum amount of reservations is 16 players per room.		It is possible to reserve game rooms for a fixed group of players. The maximum amount of reservations is 16 players per room.

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	It is not fair to join a game of another player without asking, neither before the game started nor while it is running.		It is not fair to join a game of another player without asking, neither before the game started nor while it is running.

-	7. Rankings	+	=== Rankings ===
	Registered players basically get the possibility to participate in the rankings offered on Gravon. The developers of Gravon do their best to develop and use ranking systems as fair as possible and as adequate as possible for the certain game. It is not our philosophy to have a single general ranking/rating system for every game because each game has its own characteristics which do not fit into a general fixed ranking system. Because of that a ranking system is not offered for all games on Gravon and special rules apply to each ranking system.		Registered players basically get the possibility to participate in the rankings offered on Gravon. The developers of Gravon do their best to develop and use ranking systems as fair as possible and as adequate as possible for the certain game. It is not our philosophy to have a single general ranking/rating system for every game because each game has its own characteristics which do not fit into a general fixed ranking system. Because of that a ranking system is not offered for all games on Gravon and special rules apply to each ranking system.

-	7.1. Stratego ranking	+	==== Stratego ranking ====
	Because of the characteristic of this game, the knowledge about the person of an opponent is critical for the outcome of a game. Especially at stratego care is taken to prevent a user from having more than one registered account enabling him to be present twice in the stratego ranking.		Because of the characteristic of this game, the knowledge about the person of an opponent is critical for the outcome of a game. Especially at stratego care is taken to prevent a user from having more than one registered account enabling him to be present twice in the stratego ranking.

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	If multiple persons share the same ip address only one person can be allowed to play for rankings. Reasonable exclusions are not affected by this rule.		If multiple persons share the same ip address only one person can be allowed to play for rankings. Reasonable exclusions are not affected by this rule.

-	7.2. Malefiz ranking	+	==== Malefiz ranking ====
	No special limitations apply to this ranking, every registered player may participate at the malefiz ranking.		No special limitations apply to this ranking, every registered player may participate at the malefiz ranking.

-	8. Administrators	+	=== Administrators ===
	If a user has a problem, either of technical nature or with another player, he can talk to an administrator on Gravon.		If a user has a problem, either of technical nature or with another player, he can talk to an administrator on Gravon.

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	Administrators make their best effort to make as fair as possible decisions. Decisions of administrators must be followed.		Administrators make their best effort to make as fair as possible decisions. Decisions of administrators must be followed.

-	9. Hacks, cheating	+	=== Hacks, cheating ===
	It is not allowed to cheat or use so called 'hacks' which enable cheating.		It is not allowed to cheat or use so called 'hacks' which enable cheating.

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	Violating these rules will lead to an unlimited exclusion from using Gravon.		Violating these rules will lead to an unlimited exclusion from using Gravon.

-	10. Forum	+	=== Forum ===
	Gravon offers a forum to its users as an extended way to communicate.		Gravon offers a forum to its users as an extended way to communicate.

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	Additional rules for the forum:		Additional rules for the forum:

-	10.1. On topic / off topic postings	+	==== On topic / off topic postings ====
	For every new posting, a forum which is appropriate for the subject of the posting has to be chosen.		For every new posting, a forum which is appropriate for the subject of the posting has to be chosen.

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	Totally off topic postings which do not fit to any forum at all may be deleted by the moderators on their decision.		Totally off topic postings which do not fit to any forum at all may be deleted by the moderators on their decision.

-	10.2. Negative comments on users	+	==== Negative comments on users ====
	It is not allowed to post negative subjective comments on a user while mentioning his nickname. Mentioning a nickname is only allowed if the posting is as objective as possible and contains nothing but truth.		It is not allowed to post negative subjective comments on a user while mentioning his nickname. Mentioning a nickname is only allowed if the posting is as objective as possible and contains nothing but truth.

-	10.3. Privacy	+	==== Privacy ====
	Additionally to the rules under section (5) it is not allowed to include (paste) private chat messages in postings.		Additionally to the rules under section (5) it is not allowed to include (paste) private chat messages in postings.

-	10.4. Liability	+	==== Liability ====
	The user keeps Gravon free of any liability for his posting and his comments within the forum.		The user keeps Gravon free of any liability for his posting and his comments within the forum.

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	Gravon is not responsible for the contents of linked pages within the forum.		Gravon is not responsible for the contents of linked pages within the forum.

-	11. Hyperlinks	+	=== Hyperlinks ===
	Gravon takes no liability for contents of linked external web pages. The operators of such pages are responsible exclusively for the content of linked external pages.		Gravon takes no liability for contents of linked external web pages. The operators of such pages are responsible exclusively for the content of linked external pages.

-	12. Final say	+	=== Final say ===
	Thorsten Jungblut (on Gravon with the nick spion) has the final say in all regards. He is not bound to any of these rules in any form.		Thorsten Jungblut (on Gravon with the nick spion) has the final say in all regards. He is not bound to any of these rules in any form.

Stratego at 16:55, 1 September 2007

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		+	[[Image:para1-inv-e-.jpg\|right]]Usage of Gravon is subject to the following terms of service (updated 17.06.2007):'''

-	[[Image:para1-inv-e-.jpg\|right]]'''Die Nutzung von Gravon unterliegt folgenden Regeln (Stand 17.06.2007):'''

-	Usage of Gravon is subject to the following terms of service (updated 17.06.2007):

	1. Usage of Gravon		1. Usage of Gravon