Welcome to Zero Session! These forums are here for friendly and helpful discussion of Zero Session's marketplace and of Zero Academy. In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we expect all members of the community to treat others with respect, courtesy, and civility.
The Code of Conduct is not comprehensive and does not address all manner of offensive behavior. As such, moderators shall investigate any behavior reported or deemed inappropriate.
The Zero Session Community Forums exist to discuss topics directly relating to Zero Session's platform, games, and classes.
Moderation Policy
When violations of our Code of Conduct occur, our moderation team will investigate all parties involved on a case-by-case basis. The following outlines moderation actions that may be taken on Zero Session:
A public and/or private warning may be issued
The post(s)/thread(s) may be closed or removed
A suspension may be placed on the account ranging from a day to a year
A permanent ban may be placed on the account
Above provides the typical course of action from first offense to multiple offenses. However, action taken may be more lenient or severe depending on the seriousness of the violation and user history.
What is a suspension or ban? A suspension is a temporary restriction from the public areas of Zero Session. A ban is a permanent restriction from the public areas of Zero Session. This does not prevent access to one's games or viewership of the Zero Session site.
A suspended or banned user will be prohibited from participating in the following activities for the duration of the suspension or ban:
Post a new thread or reply to any existing threads on the public forums
List a new game
Send private messages
Any attempt to circumvent a ban by posting on another account or having an external party post on one's behalf, will result in all involved being subject to a suspension or ban.
Breaching the Terms of Service
Roll20's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy applies to all areas of the site. A breach of these terms will be subject to the penalties outlined in the Terms of Service.
Questions and Appeals
If you have questions or intend to appeal moderation action that has occurred, please contact Zero Session directly at info@zerosession.com. Be sure to include any relevant information (URLs, screenshots, etc.). We will reply to your questions (barring information which may infringe on the privacy of another user) as soon as we can.
Discrimination and Harassment
Zero Session holds a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination and harassment. Bullying, discrimination, or harassment of any user or group (either in clear or coded language, or through links or images) is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
General Guidelines
Discussions on Zero Session should always maintain a tone of respect and civility. To promote a welcoming environment for everyone, we ask that you refrain from:
Personal attacks or name calling
Passing judgment (be it on issues ranging from gameplay to lifestyles)
Inflammatory or abusive language (e.g. communication with the intent of provoking others)
Posting sexually explicit or extremely violent content
Distribution of someone's personal information
Engaging in or encouraging illegal activities (examples including, but not limited to: piracy, phishing, fraud, etc.)
Trolling, overt or passive aggression, spam
Abuse of the Report function
Violating area specific guidelines
Advertising and Sales We ask that users refrain from posting links, promoting, fundraising, or soliciting outside advertising or sales. If you are a Game Master, posting a link to your personal website is fine, but please refrain from spamming. If you have additional questions or believe your post to have a strong interest to the community, please contact us directly at info@zerosession.com.
Official Sources and Backseat Moderation
The only official sources of information regarding Zero Session comes directly from those marked as members of the Zero Session Team and the Mod Team. Attempting to impersonate the Zero Session Team or Moderators is prohibited.
Additionally, the Zero Session Team and the Mod Team are the only entities which should be performing moderating duties. If you believe a user is violating the Code of Conduct or Terms of Service, please refrain from replying and notify us directly at info@zerosession.com so that our moderation team can handle the situation- do not try to take the matter into your own hands.
Discussion of Moderator Actions We ask that users refrain from the following:
Creating posts or threads intended to discuss or debate moderation action against a user or group
Publicly fighting against or disregarding public moderation statements
Posting chat logs, emails, or private messages
If you have questions regarding moderation action, please contact Zero Session directly at info@zerosession.com and we will reply to your questions (barring information which may infringe on the privacy of another user) as soon as we can.
Thank you for reading!