Statements and Policies

The following sections detail various statements and policies concerning OpenRoleplaying.org, such as the site's Statement of Purpose, an outline of the General Site Rules, the site's Privacy Policy, and a general Disclaimer.

Statement of Purpose

OpenRoleplaying.org is a site dedicated primarily to pen and paper, table-top, role-playing games in all their forms. More specifically, the site is a supporter and proponent of open (free) gaming in all its forms, independent publishing, and related topics. The site also deals in related topics to RPGs such as CCGs or TCGs, CMGs, table-top wargaming, general fandom, and computer-based gaming such as MUDs, MUSHes, or MOOs.

The purpose of the site is to create a web community of RPG (and related) supporters of all types and also focus upon and discussion open (free) gaming, independent publishing, game design, and related topics.

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General Site Rules

OpenRoleplaying.org is a friendly community for all ages. Postings to the site should be kept to PG-13 guidelines. Any violation of this should be clearly marked and disclaimed. Excessive violation of these guidelines will result in possible deletion, editing, or retraction of the offending posting.

Repeated violations of this policy, participating in hateful, abusive, or threatening behavior, or performing any action to the detriment of the site or the site's ability to function properly will result in possible account restrictions, deletions, or legal action, depending on the circumstances.

The only other guideline is to keep things on-topic, as outlined under the Statement of Purpose, above.

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Privacy Policy

OpenRoleplaying.org will never (and The Rock means never) use any membership information for any purpose other than use in the site's features or semi-periodic, but irregular newsletters. Simple.

Membership information and/or site logs may be used as part of legal proceedings, as duly required by law.

Browser cookies are used to handle logins to the site. These are used only for this purpose and both cookies are temporary, existing only for the duration of the browser session.

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Disclaimer

The site authors, the site administrators, and any other parties shall not be held responsible for actions, thoughts, deeds, ideas, notions, or concepts that may be sparked by content on this site. This is a site about information, discussion, creativity, and exploration--to take this any further is purely the onus of the individual.

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Questions about any of these policies should be directed towards the site administrator, BlackFog either through e-mail or by using our contacts page.