hird party software is a file or program which allows a player to take action in the game which is not allowed by normal game mechanics. This includes, but is not limited to, movement at greater speed than normal (speedhacking), teleportation (teleporthacking) for classes who cannot normally do this (other than hearthstones), or automated game play including unattended killing of mobs or players or modifications which prevent a player from going AFK (botting). It also includes any programs that obtain information from the game that is not normally available to the regular player or that transmit or modify any of the game files.

These programs can also be used to transmit information about your account name and password to other people.

Some software which is intended to speed up other games or applications such as Windows can also have the effect of “hacking” World of Warcraft. While the intention of this software may not be to intentionally exploit within the game, as the effect is the same, it is not allowed to use such applications to gain advantage while playing World of Warcraft.

Any form of software or hardware which allows a player to do something not intended within normal game mechanics can be considered “third party software”. Any use of third party software is liable to result in the suspension or closure of your account. This can occur at the time that the exploitation took place, or at a later date, and there may be no prior warning that your account has been found to be using this software.

Owing to the dynamic nature of modifications created for World of Warcraft, we cannot advise you on what specific software is allowed, however any program, modification or add-on which allows these exploits should not be used under any circumstances.

ccounts which use third party software may be immediately disconnected and suspended from the servers with no notification by email, or in game. The initial suspension is for a period of 72 hours. Should the same incident reoccur, the account is permanently suspended.

If you believe that your account may have been suspended for use of third party software, you have confirmed that you have not received an email from us, and have checked in Account Management that there are no payment issues with your account, please contact us using the webform.

ntended exploitation refers to the deliberate abuse of game mechanics or the modification of game files to gain an advantage in game. This includes exploration of zones which cannot be reached by normal means, adjusting graphics textures so that items or mobs display differently, or leeching honor through non-attended playing while in a battleground.

While intended exploitation may not involve the use of third party software, it is considered to be a deliberate abuse of the client software or game mechanics to obtain an advantage within the game. In some cases the advantage is gained through the exploitation of a programming error or bug, however we consider the deliberate and intended abuse of these bugs a serious violation of our policies.

Repeated incidents of this nature are treated with increasing severity and will result in the permanent suspension of the account.

he economy of each realm is subject to many influences and factors. Economy exploitation refers to the influence of external factors on a realm which would not be duplicated through normal development of the economy through regular play.

This includes the deliberate exploitation of bugs to duplicate items or gold, the sale or purchase of gold for real money, and the use of services which provide in-game benefits such as equipment, honor, and levels, often for real money. Advertising for, or encouraging the use of, these services is also considered a serious violation.

Accounts which are deemed to have participated in, or contributed to, the exploitation of a realm’s economy are subject to either suspension or closure depending on the extent of the exploitation. In all such cases, the final decision on the account’s status is at the discretion of Blizzard, and a warning may not be given first in all cases.