Paedophilia
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Refers to violent and/or sexual acts with minors
- Refers to violent real life actions with minors
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she will:
- Have his/her access to World of Warcraft permanently terminated
Racial/Ethnic
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Promotes racial/ethnic hatred
- Is recognized as a racial/ethnic slur
- Alludes to symbols of racial/ethnic hatred
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
- Be given a Final Warning, any further Terms Of Use violations will result in account closure.
Sexuality/Violence
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Refer to violent sexual acts
- Refer to violent real life actions
If a player is found to have such a behaviour, he/she may:
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
- Be given a warning.
Real-Life Information and Threats
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Refers to violence in any capacity that is not directly related to the game world
- Releases any real life information about other players or Blizzard employees
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning for releasing general personal information
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game for real life threats and/or releasing detailed personal information
- Incur further real-life repercussions depending on the severity of the threat
National
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Promotes national hatred
- Is recognized as a national slur
- Alludes to symbols of national hatred
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended if any negative sentiment/language is present
Religions or Religious Figures
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Negatively portrays religions or religious figures
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended if any negative sentiment/language is present
Sexual Orientation
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Insultingly refers to any aspect of sexual orientation pertaining to themselves or other players
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
- Be given a Final Warning, any further ToU violations will result in permanent suspension
Zone/Area Disruption
This category includes language and/or actions intended to disturb groups of players or areas of the world, such as:
- Disruption of player sponsored events or gatherings
- Excessive use of in-game sounds or visuals
- Excessively casting spells with noticeable effects in crowded areas
- Impeding or blocking access to an NPC, doodad, doorway, or any other area of the world that a player would normally be able to access
If a player is found to have disrupted an area of the world or a group of players, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
Obscene/Vulgar
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Is an inappropriate reference to human anatomy or bodily functions
- Is pornographic in nature
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
Inappropriate
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Is a mildly inappropriate reference to human anatomy or bodily functions
- Is otherwise considered objectionable
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
Harassing or Defamatory
This category includes both clear and masked language which:
- Insultingly refers to other characters, players, Blizzard employees, or groups of people, be they in the game or external
If a player is found to have used such language, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
Illegal Drugs or Activities
This category includes both clear and masked discussions containing:
- References to abusing illegal drugs
- References to performing illegal activities
If a player is found to have participated in such discussions, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
Spamming
This category includes:
- Excessively communicating the same phrase, similar phrases, or pure gibberish
If a player is found to have been spamming, he/she may:
Advertising
This category includes advertisement of:
- Any non-beneficial, non-WoW related businesses, organizations, or websites
If a player is found to have been advertising, he/she may:
- Be given a warning
- Be temporarily or permanently suspended from the game
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