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To ensure that you understand what to expect during your visits and how to help keep them as productive as possible, please read the summary of the Code of Conduct below.

The full Code of Conduct is available at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/legal/codeofconduct.htm. Before joining in, be sure to check our privacy statement at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/legal/privacystatement.htm. Thank you for participating in the Xbox Forums! 

Summary of the Code of Conduct

Be respectful
Please treat all other community participants with respect and do not use Xbox community features to threaten, harass, stalk, or abuse other users.

The purpose of our communities is to exchange information and opinions on Xbox products. Please avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions. Microsoft reserves the right to remove user-created services and content that advocate or encourage expressions of violence, bigotry, racism, hatred, obscenity, or profanity.

Microsoft may, at will and without notice, remove postings or ban participants that are deemed objectionable or that violate this code of conduct. Microsoft reserves the right to block access of Xbox community features to anyone who has violated this code of conduct. Microsoft or its designees may move posts to appropriate forums or delete common questions and refer people to FAQs or posts that already exist.

Don't Spam
Do not use Xbox community features to spam others. Spam includes sending identical and irrelevant or unsolicited submissions to many different users, and includes misrepresenting the source of anything you post. Creating multiple posting for the sole purpose of raising your community status is considered spam and may result in loss of community privileges. Spamming and scrolling in chat rooms are serious violations of online etiquette.

Stay Legal
Microsoft does not allow behavior or content related to illegal activities. You cannot use Xbox community features services to publish, post, distribute, or disseminate defamatory, infringing, obscene, or other unlawful material or discussion. This includes, but is not limited to, child pornography, bestiality, incest, illegal drugs, software piracy, and harassment. You may not use Xbox communications services for the purpose of linking to external sites that violate this code of conduct. Impersonating a Microsoft employee, agent, manager, host, or another user is forbidden. In addition to upholding this code of conduct, you are responsible for adhering to all local and national laws that pertain to your location.

Manage Your Online Privacy
We caution you against giving out any personally identifiable information (such as social security number, credit card number, name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number, password, etc.) online. This information can easily be used for illegal or harmful purposes. We reserve the right to amend or change the code of conduct at any time and encourage you to periodically review these guidelines to ensure you are in compliance.

The full Code of Conduct can be examined within the Terms of Use for Xbox.com at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/legal/xboxComTOU.htm. Updated: 10/25/05