TKC Server Rules

1. Swearing only allowed in public Teamspeak channels for rated M games - [Click for details]Swearing is acceptable when in a PUBLIC Teamspeak channel for rated M games. If you are in a private channel, do not swear. We do this because it would be too difficult to police a public channel. If you are on a server or in Teamspeak for a game that is not rated M we do not allow swearing. This includes using tactics to get around chat filters (if the server you are on has chat filters) to say things like "FU", "WTF", "FU(Ker", etc. We do not allow bad language on our public forums. We know that many of our visitors are young and because many of our members and leaders are older and have kids or even grandkids of our own, we feel a responsibility to keep our environment as clean as possible. Continued failure to abide by this rule will result in possible removal from the clan.
   
   
2. No cheating - [Click for details]If you are caught cheating in any game you will be expelled from TKC unless you have sufficient proof to the contrary. You need to make sure you do NOT share your login information with ANYONE. If you have a brother and share your login information with him, then he decides he wants to see how a cheat works, and gets caught by VAC, Punkbuster, etc, you will be held responsible and removed from the clan. Cheating is the biggest sin in this clan, we do NOT take it lightly or give second chances.
   
   
3. Respect all members of every gaming community - [Click for details]Remember: You are an example of what TKC is and at all times should represent the clan favorably. This means on our servers, rivals servers, rivals forums, any where in the gaming community. If you go to a rivals server and they start giving you a hard time, that does not give you the right to be rude or break our code of conduct. Be respectful at all times and if someone is making that difficult, leave the situation or ignore them. Friendly banter during a clan war, or any kind of fun back and forth is allowed, but be very careful as this sometimes gets out of control and turns into something that isn't so friendly.
   
   
4. Wear your tags - [Click for details]Wearing your tags is not optional. The only time someone shouldn't wear his or her tags is if they are a server administrator and they are going incognito to observe the behavior of others gamers (including TKC members), so they may police the server more effectively. If you are not a server administrator, there is never a time you shouldn't be wearing your tags. Wearing your tags on servers not related to TKC is optional unless you are officially representing the clan, such as in a clan war or scrimmage.
   
   
5. Team killing is strictly forbidden - [Click for details]If you team kill you are setting a bad example to other members and our guests. If you are having a problem with someone, find a server administrator either on the server, or via Steam friends list, our forums Shoutbox, etc, and inform them of the situation so they may observe and deal with the issue. Do NOT take things into your own hands by breaking server rules as it may result in punishment for you.
   
   
6. Microphone and text spam is strictly forbidden - [Click for details]If you tend to talk too much you are going to annoy other players including your clan mates. Try to use the microphone to communicate game information or to say hello and goodbye. Do not use it to tell everyone what you had for dinner or what happened at school.
   
   
7. Team stacking or team switching is not allowed unless it is to balance a team - [Click for details]Generally non-members are not allowed to switch at all unless asked. As a member you will want to ask a server administrator, who is on the server, if it's okay to balance a team by switching. If an administrator isn't available, you may switch to balance teams or ask other, non-members to switch. Do be aware, that if teams are imbalanced immediately after someone leaves the server, you can wait a couple of minutes to see if a new join will even the teams out before switching/asking someone to switch. Teams can survive for a few minutes without a perfectly balanced team. Also, if there are several players on the server, 1 or 2 extra players isn't really THAT imbalanced and can be ignored for several minutes while waiting for a join.
   
   
8. No inappropriate sprays (for games that allow it)- [Click for details]You know what's inappropriate.
   
   
9. Racist or sexist remarks will not be tolerated - [Click for details]Our clan has members from all over the world. Different cultures, races, etc. If you can not be respectful, you won't last long in this clan. If you are found to of made a racist or sexiest remark, punishment will be severe and may include removal from the clan.
   
   

2. Remain active within the community. Check the forums once or twice a week, your bound to find a conversation worth commenting on. We have weekly get togethers on Wednesday nights at 7pm central time. Each Wednesday we rotate what server we meet up on. Check the calendar for detals. In addition, every other Saturday we get together at 4pm central time for our BC2 server raid parties. Again, check the calendar for details. While some of the clan cannot participate in all the events there is bound to be one event that you can show up to at least every couple months. On our website, under the "Members" tab, each member, including candidates, have an activity meter which displays how much you are participating in the clan. Be aware that it is very easy for anyone to see this meter. We're not asking you to give up any playing time or give up your real life to play games with the clan. We are just asking for participation in the clan which you wanted to join. Being a clan is more than just wearing tags and playing a game, were trying to create a true community feeling.

3. No multiple clan memberships. If TKC participates in a game (i.e. BC2, L4D, L4D2, TF2, HL2DM), you are not allowed to be a part of any clan also affiliated with those gaming communities. If however you are a member of a clan that participates in a game we as a clan do not support, you may be a member of that clan however we ask that you limit your participation in that clan to only that game which TKC does not support. If you are confused about this rule, bring the situation to a clan leader and we can help you decide if joining another clan would be within the rules of TKC.

4. Be respectful of visitors to our servers. You represent your clan. If you are having a bad day and aren't being well mannered, then you are showing that TKC is a bad mannered group not worthy of respect. If you are found to be acting in a way that is detrimental to the good name of TKC, you will be dealt with up to, and including, possible removal from the clan. Remember: You are an example of what TKC is and at all times should represent the clan favorably.

5. Members are expected to police themselves. If you witness a clan member breaking a rule we want to know about it. If it was something out of character and you feel it was just a screw up and they apologize, then maybe it isn't necessary to report that person, however if you feel they are simply forgetting about the rules, or ignoring them, we want you to PM one of the leaders. We will do our best to keep the person who reported the incident anonymous. If the person who broke the rule finds out who notified leadership and then starts something with the person who reported it, this will make matters worse and we will be forced to take action against them. Reporting inappropriate behavior is a duty of every clan member.

6. Donations. Donating is not a requirement, however if you have the means we do ask that you throw your clan a little cash from time to time. It costs lots of money to maintain our game servers and website, not to mention the extras we pay for from time to time such as clan medals, professional made logo, website space and content, etc. Without your dontations, TKC will fade away in time. We ask that you try your best to throw the clan some money on a periodic bases and not just give a $10 donation and never help again. Unfortunately our bills come every month and the more money we have in our account, the more servers we can maintain, the more cool stuff the clan can give back to its members.