• Preface •

Above all else you read here Malice is a collection of friends that meet in the lands of Azeroth to have fun. While each of us may find joy in different aspects of play, the end result is the same. We gather together under the banner of Malice to be with like minded individuals and be a part of a community. In any community you will have differences of opinion and belief. The ability to discuss an issue and not argue is what makes us courtious. The following rules are in place to help us give an even hand to all members of Malice. In a perfect world noone would ever need them.

• Core Rules •

Members of Malice are always expected to abide by the rules set forth in this document. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action taken by the officers that can include warning, demotion, suspension, or banishment from the guild. All disciplinary actions can be appealled by the infracting member, however after the appeal all actions are final.

This is a relaxed raiding guild. Maintaining "relaxed" is a core goal of the guild leadership, but maintaining "raiding" is equally important. With that in mind, the following principles should be upheld by all guild members:

• Be courteous to all players, regardless if they are fellow guild members, allies, or enemies. Insulting other players (guild member or otherwise) reflects badly upon the guild and will not be tolerated in any form. Respect is earned, courtesy must be given in order to maintain a friendly guild.
• All guild members are expected to act maturely. You can be mature and still have fun.
• Be cautious with your language. Occasional swearing is likely to occur in guild, group and TeamSpeak chat but is strongly discouraged; however should be completely curtailed in public. Also, be mindfull of the ages and temperments of other guild and group members before using any language which might offend.
• Guild members are to always positively represent the guild. Professional behaviour reflects well on the guild, terrible behaviour reflects badly, and a bad reputation spreads faster than a good one.
• No Cheating, Hacking, or Exploiting. If anyone is found to be in breach of any game policies you will be reported to Blizzard and removed from the Guild. No second chance.
• Begging will not be tolerated. Just because other players are a higher level than you, does not mean they can always afford to help you. If you need something, kindly ask in guild chat, if someone can help you, they will, if not, do not keep asking.
• Applying to another guild while a member of Malice will be considered to be equivalent to a resignation from Malice.

• Further Rules & Guidelines •

Guild members should also be aware of and accept the following rules and guidelines:

• Rank Structure
• Looting Guidelines
• Raiding Guidelines
• Required Addons
• EPGP

• Participation •

In order that all guild members can make the most of the guild, we need an effective method of communication. Guild members need to all work together for the common good.

It is a requirement that all guild members be members of the guild forum. The forum should be visited on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with happenings within the guild, and to sign up for planned raids and events.

Guild members who have difficulty signing up on the forum should contact an officer to discuss the situation.

• Inactivity •

Any guild member who is inactive for one month or more may be removed from the guild. This includes alts. Any guild member who is taking an extended break with the intent to return can notify an officer and a note will be made on the expected return date and if said member does not return within one month of that date they will be removed from the guild. Any guild member who is removed due to inactivity may be reinstated upon returning at the new recruit rank, skipping the actual recruitment process but not the requirements to move to higher ranks.

• Discipline •

Infractions of the rules will be addressed as soon as possible by an officer. If an officer is present please bring the event to their attention and provide them with all the information you have (including screenshots if necessary). If an officer is not present please address a guild member privately if you believe them to be in violation of any rules. Do not make a public spectacle. A simple statement or request to a fellow guild member should be sufficient to resolve any differences. If this does not prove sufficient please record all events to present to an officer as soon as one becomes available (ie screenshots).

If a public spectacle is involved, the member will be asked to limit his discussion to tells with the officer / other party. Everyone gets upset. It is expected that members to be capable of reigning themselves in when asked to do so.