Safe and Fair Play Policy

ARCHIVED 2023-01-09, DATE APPROXIMATE · VERSION 20230109_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20210403_rev01

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 When engaging in any kind of in-game communication, we kindly ask that you are respectful of others. This also applies to the language used in your team's name and description (whether it's a Club, Clan, Task Force or Neighbourhood).
 Here are a few examples of that we consider inappropriate:
 . Hate speech, racism and other discriminatory language
 . Obscene or sexually explicit banter
 . Threats or harassment
 . Excessive swearing
 . Bullying
 _Report!_ If you encounter another player misbehaving towards yourself or others, please let us know by using the report button inside the chat. Reports are reviewed by our trained moderators who will take appropriate action.
 **Consequences of misconduct:** Disruptive behavior can lead to temporary and even permanent game account closure. Making false reports just to get someone banned can lead to the same.
 Third party software consists of unapproved apps that manipulate gameplay. By altering game functionality, third party software aims to provide unfair advantages while putting your account and privacy at risk.
 Third party software includes:
 . Hacks, "mods", or programs that unfairly alter game functionality
 . "Bots", or gameplay automation services or scripts
 . Any other programs that aim to modify or provide unearned progress
 **Consequences of misconduct:** Trying to gain an unfair advantage by using prohibited 3rd party software will result in a permanent ban for any offending account(s).
 ### LEAVE STEALING TO THE GOBLINS!
 Certain websites and individuals might offer cheaper gems/diamonds. Don't be fooled - it's a scam.
 Such services request private login data (such as your Supercell, ID, Apple ID, Google Play credentials, etc) in order to access your game account. These vendors will gain access to your account and oftentimes, hijack the account and try selling it to other players.
 **IMPORTANT:** If you release your private information/credentials to 3rd parties, you're permanently placing your game and financial/online security in a high-risk situation.
+  **Consequences of misconduct:** Purchasing gems or diamonds from 3rd party vendors can lead to revoked in-app currency and can even get your account permanently banned.
+**Consequences of misconduct:** Purchasing gems or diamonds from 3rd party vendors can lead to revoked in-app currency and can even get your account permanently banned.
 ### THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!
 #### BUYING, SELLING AND SHARING GAME ACCOUNTS
+Selling, buying, sharing or giving game accounts to other players is against our [Terms of Service](https://supercell.com/en/terms-of-service/) and never endorsed by Supercell.
+Selling, buying, sharing or giving game accounts to other players is against our
+[Terms of Service](https://supercell.com/en/terms-of-service/) and never endorsed by Supercell.
 Account sales involve advertising advanced game accounts, and luring players eager to progress with tantalizing and unrealistic promises.
 The risks surrounding account sales are:
 . The seller may take your money and never give you the account
 . You cannot be sure that the seller won't continue using the account
 . They may be selling the same account to multiple people
 . The account status is unknown; it could already be poised for permanent ban
 . The account will never be secure; Supercell cannot provide support for compromised accounts
 . If you choose to spend money on the account, it is still in danger of permanent closure due to breach of our ToS
 Help stop this nasty practice by refusing to sell your account, and reporting those who do!
 Note: Also sharing an account between multiple players in order to gain competitive advantages is against our ToS.
 **Consequences of misconduct:** We cannot guarantee the security of any account that has been passed from one player to another; we reserve the right to permanently ban any account that has been transferred between players.
 ### OTHER UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
 . Supercell Staff impersonation
 . Phishing other players' accounts
 . Refund abuse
 . Knowingly exploiting a bug
 . Messing with Matchmaking
 . Match fixing
 . Encouraging others to break the rules
 . Asking for or providing personal contact information
 . Misuse of in-game chat for Advertising, Spamming & Scamming
 . Political statements of affiliation, support, or opposition
 The rules of our Safe and Fair Play policy (Code of Conduct) apply across all Supercell games - Brawl Stars, Clash Royale, Boom Beach, Clash of Clans and Hay Day. "I didn't know..." is not a valid excuse. We're all here to have fun and enjoy the game!
 ### HOW WE ENFORCE FAIR PLAY