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Requirements

The Core Values Document outlines how The Syndicus and its members conduct themselves. It imposes reasonable limits on what is acceptable and what is not.

The Syndicus does not condone exploiting, cheating, or associating with these items at any time in any game.
The Syndicus does not condone abusive behaviour (“Bullying”, “Mocking”, “Gaslighting” etc) towards any other person or entity for any reason whatsoever.
The Syndicus does not condone discrimination of any kind based on religion, gender, preferences, political views, disabilities, beliefs, or sexual orientation.
The Syndicus does not condone responding to, or otherwise taking part in; the ruining, disrespect, or teardown of any other group, individual, or entity including itself. (This means Syndicus Members are not to respond to community “drama” around itself or other groups)
The Syndicus condones and always supports good sportsmanship both internally and externally.
Syndicus Members should recognize that they always represent our organization when playing with us.
Syndicus Members will not willingly share information with other groups that may damage our organization, especially if they got it by being a member of the Syndicus in any role. (For the purposes of video games, this includes positioning, tactics, and battle plans etc, but can include anything else documented or otherwise)
Syndicus members are to maintain a reasonable level of activity (being present more than once every two months) and must advise their command structure if they intend to be inactive for a period of 3 months or longer.

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Leaders of The Syndicus shall not be a part of another gaming community; except in contexts that show continued loyalty and commitment.
An example of acceptable membership of another gaming community would be playing a game and/or faction of a game that The Syndicus does not have a presence in and/or does not actively work against the interests and health of The Syndicus.
Approval may also be given by The Syndicus Division Command Structure.

Leaders of The Syndicus shall keep an above belt attitude and tone when conducting any leadership function. For example, excessive cursing towards other parties while conducting leadership functions (meetings, debates etc) is not allowed. (edited)

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The Syndicus will not form alliances that compromise its independent identity (I.E Organizational Mergers)
The Syndicus must “fly the flag” in all games it runs in. Game division cannot change its name or colours from the officially supplied ones.
The Syndicus shall not form alliances or cooperate with organizations that break reasonable and ethical standards in any context.
The Syndicus must engage in good faith, and follow its values of integrity, friendship, and loyalty.


The Core Values document is enforced by all members of The Syndicus (be it by reporting violations or using their administrative powers), but punishment is to be carried out by those with Administrative Abilities (The Curators, Founders, Chancellors & Game Division Leads etc) These values are intended as guidelines for enforcement. If a member violates one of the values, the punishment must match the context and severity.

The Chancellor may pardon any member of The Syndicus except themselves for violations of the Core Values Document. Any member of the Syndicus may challenge these pardons, in which case the Curator’s Council will decide on overturning the pardon.

Obvious cases of technical violations (but are not considered punishable) are: Good faith banter, reasonable community memes (which may “make fun of” certain players in a light-hearted way). These cases should not be punished unless serious harm is done because of it.

In all cases, The Syndicus and its leadership should assume innocence until proven otherwise.


Minor offenses will result in a preverbally “slap on the wrist” with a discussion being had with the individual.
Moderate offenses will result in suspension of privileges and/or access to resources. It can also include temporary suspensions both in game and out of game.
Major offenses can range from demotion of rank at the lower end, to removal from the group at the highest level.
Leadership will meet and discuss the relevant punishment per their local policy. In all cases, a player removal from the group requires Curator oversight, or government approval. In any case, the curators should be informed.