Code of Conduct and Accreditation Scheme

eSports pro Code of Conduct Accreditation allows players and teams to receive a logo that shows the players and teams are of a certain sporting standard and it also allows others to understand that the sport has structure and respect for its self.

The accreditation encapsulates all the sporting, moral and ethical principles for which eSports pro stands for and for which it will continue to fight in the future, regardless of the influences and pressures that may be brought to bear.

These ten golden rules not only serve as a credit for eSport pro as one of the world leader in furthering the professional attitude of players and teams within the e-sports arena, but they also reinforce the sense of union and cooperation among the members of the worldwide e-sports community.

These guidelines are here for a purpose; we expect all players and teams that sign this agreement to abide by its written word and the spirit in which it is written.

This code of conduct is for the good of the sport and is easy to follow and understand. Teams and players that break this Code of Conduct will be subject to a disciplinary hearing that may result is the accreditation being removed from the team or player that has received it.

1: Always Play to Win

Winning is the ultimate object of playing any game.
You must never set out to lose.
If you do not play to win, you are cheating your opponents, deceiving those who are watching, and also fooling yourself and letting down yourself but your team also.
Never give up against stronger opponents but also you must also never relent against a weaker opponent. It is an insult to any opponent to play at less than full strength. They play to win like you, even if they are loosing.
Play to win, until the end of the match and you have won or lost.

2: Abide by the Rules of the Game, written and unwritten

All games need rules to guide them and ensure fair play. Without rules, there would be chaos.
The rules of all e-sports are simple and very easy to learn. Take time and make an effort to learn them, so you understand the game better. This will make you a better opponent and more worthy opponent.
It is just as important to understand the spirit of the rules. They are designed to make the game fun to play and fun to be watched. Our new sport needs spectators don’t disappoint them. If you stick to the rules, you will enjoy the game more.

3: Fair Play

Winning is without true value if your victory or your teams victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly.
Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and real strength of character. It is also more satisfying when you achieve your ultimate goal and vanquish your opponent.
Fair Play always has its reward, even when the match is lost.
Fair play earns you respect, while cheating and cheats are detested by all.
Remember: It's only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly.

4: Accept Defeat with Dignity and Winners with Good Spirit.

Nobody wins all the time. "You win some, you lose some".
Learn to lose graciously.
Don't seek excuses for defeat. Genuine reasons will always be self-evident.
Congratulate the winners with in good spirit. Never blame the admins, equipment or anyone else.
Be determined to do better next time.
A good losers always earns more respect than bad winners

5: Show consideration for Opponents, Teammates, Admins, e-sport officials and Spectators

Fair Play and consideration means giving respect to not only your opponent.
Without opponents there can be no game. They have the same rights as you have, including the right to be respected.
Your teammates are your colleagues. You form a team in which all members are equal.
Admins are there to maintain discipline and over see Fair Play. Always accept their decisions without arguing, and help them to help you and fans of our sport enjoy the game more.
e-Sport officials include many types of people such as tournament organizers, managers and agents. These are also part of the game and must be given respect, as these are the people who work hard to further our sport.
Spectators and fans give the games atmosphere. They want to see the game played fairly, but they themselves must also behave fairly.
If you are a player, respect your team and the agreements you have with that team.

6: Encourage the Interests of all e-sports

e-sports will play a great part in the athletic arena and become one of the great entertainment sports. But it always needs your help to keep it growing, maturing and progressing.

Think of e-sports interests before your own.
Think how your actions may affect the image of the game.
Speak of all the positive things in our sport.
Encourage other people to watch it or play it fairly.
Help others to gain as much fun from e-sports as you do.
Always be an ambassador for the game.

7: Reject Corruption, Racism, Violence and other Dangers to our Sport which sometimes makes it exposed to negative outside interests.

Watch out for attempts to tempt you into cheating.
Do not allow Racism, reject it in any form, it has no place in our sport.
Treat all players and everyone else within our sport equally, regardless of their skin colour or origin.
Physical violence is unacceptable in any format, it has no place in our sport, and Sport is Peace.

8: Help Others to Resist Corrupting Pressures from others

You may hear that teammates or other people you know are being tempted to cheat in some way. They need your help.
Don't hesitate to stand by them. Give them the strength to resist. Remind them of their commitment to their teammates and to the sport itself.

9: Denounce Those who Attempt to Discredit our Sport

Don't be ashamed to show up anybody who you are sure is trying to make others cheat.
It's better to expose them to your manager or a recognized body within e-sports and have them removed before they can do any damage to our sport.
It often takes more courage to denounce what is wrong, than to go along with a dishonest plan. Your honesty will be admired but your participation will not.
Don't just say “No” to any person who tries to discredit our sport. Denounce the culprits who are trying to spoil our sport before they can persuade somebody else to say “Yes”.

10: Honor Those who Build, Invest and Work Hard towards the Good Reputation of our sport.

The good name of e-sports will survive, grow and mature because the vast majority of people who love the game are honest, fair and devoted.
Sometimes somebody does something exceptional that deserves special recognition. They should be honored and their fine example made public. This encourages others to act in the same way.
Help promote e-sports good image by publicising great strides that are made and milestones that are met.
e-sports is flourishing today because so many people care about it and work to promote fair and honest play. Recognise these people and don't hesitate to make their dedication public.

Comments

	Blitz Editor UKTerrorist 17:43 27/10/2002	good work...gj. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	DoZ Anti-saviour of UKT 17:49 27/10/2002	11) REPENT... and thou shalt be saved [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Weebull 17:50 27/10/2002	I can't really put my finger on what it is, but I really don't like these rules. :/ [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Geordie Last Chance 17:50 27/10/2002	rofl [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Nick^ 17:51 27/10/2002	i don't see why you're trying to become a governing body, nobody either wants nor asks for it. it's going to end up being "be with esport pro's rule or cast yourself out" - that's not what gaming needs... [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	biffster 2seXeh 2perfoRm 18:01 27/10/2002	Not really, e-sports got the balls to go ahead with it, how you think FIFFA, BAGGA etc came about? Its a good idea witht he media turning their attention, with a self-governing body, it will show that we are ready to take the next step. Biffster [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	alpha Da boss Inspired Gaming 18:10 27/10/2002	One of the main problems with online gaming as a professional sport is the average age of the players. I wonder how many of UKT's reg'd users are still at school. This is going to scare off a lot of potential sponsors, as what's stopping a clan walking out in the middle of a match 'cause they feel like it, which obviously reflects badly on the sponsors. Some sort of agreement will be needed for any officially sponsored clans to stop this sort of thing happening, and an agreed set of practices like this is a step in the right direction. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	DoZ Anti-saviour of UKT 18:21 27/10/2002	These rules won't bring about stability or raise any kind of standard that "top" clans already regulate themselves by. It doesn't really address the needs, which is more stability in the scene. Keep track of who is in what clan, become an official body to keep track of members of clans and members changing about so that clans of mercs aren't always thrown into tournaments, or players aren't playing for multiple teams in official tournies (wcg for example). [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Eagle 19:35 27/10/2002	Some good rules, i swear 7-9 is just repeating himself tho :o And yeah alpha young people do play the sport but i doubt thats why a sponsor would be discouraged. We will be around longer to play and buy their products. But i see where you are coming from. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Weebull 20:11 27/10/2002	Ok, with a bit more thought, I have come up with: No. 2 - Unwritten rules are unwritten because they change from person to person. We can't always know what Team A expects from Team B in a match, or vice versa. 3 - (nitpicking) If cheating didn't bring pleasure, why do so many do it? Also, I don't detest cheaters, I just don't want to play any, ever. And games are pointless unless played fairly. If you play unfairly in your favour, you're more likely to win, and aren't you supposed to "Play to win"? 4 - So you're not even allowed to blame the admin, even when he's blatently not doing a good job, or such? Or if your ping on the server _really_ is 500? 5 - You form a team in which all members are equal. Not neccesarily. Some teams have quite rigid command structures for a reason. 6 - Think of e-sports interests before your own. Excuse me? My interests are my interests for a reason. 8 - Reads like it's a guide to helping druggies, and cheats aren't drugs lol. 9 - WTH's with the 10 Commandments style title? Also it reads like "If you suspect someone of foul play, go and tell everyone publicly, and loudly, before consulting others first". That'll be nice to destroy someone's reputation. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Weebull 20:12 27/10/2002	Just IMO of course. :[ [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Nick^ 20:42 27/10/2002	Weebull's right. Why do it for anyone else's interests? This is a hobby, we do it for fun, not to get paid, not to increase anyone else's reputation, but to play A GAME WE LIKE. All this s* just brings more disputes, you try to end up like the Third Reich controlling it all, and it's absolutely fed. And what happens if people don't want to accept your rules? No one will play them? They'll be shunned from the community? #placeforclanswhodontwanttoacceptbulls** [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Paul 21:24 27/10/2002	Thanks for the "views" so far. It is aimed at those who want to be involved, not those that don't, so no big deal if anyone dont buy into it. It has been looked over by a number of people who want to see this in place, by esp or by ony organisation and they think its a reasonable start. It is by no way complete and I take the communitys views seriously and some comments will help it become what is required. Trust me, you will see tournament organisers require some sort of minimum standards put in place. Thats a fact. The cop out comments on age is unfair and I am sure nobody wants to be pre judged due to their age, but also age and team hopping is a worry for many varied reasons. Anyone can sign up to this when it is finished, if they want, no matter if thats with esp or with an organisation that esp merges with, which is a distinc possability. Those that play for pure fun, carry on, those that want to be considered as more serious may welcome this step, I dont know. We are just doing what sponsors say they want and also what some of the bigger event organisers think is going to be needed over the comming months. Thats all. Its just a start :) [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Nick^ 21:29 27/10/2002	You can still play for 'fun' and at a high level - SO19, b0g, ui to an extent... [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Paul 21:41 27/10/2002	yup u can....but I would expect that the "for fun brigade" will be excluded from many serious tournaments if they are not accredited by some agency "who ever that will be"...just a guess, but a pretty good and educated guess. Wont be esp that makes the tourney rules, we just want to try help those that want play those tourneys be ready for when it happens. But those that play for fun wont want to play in those tournaments any way, so no problem :) [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Nick^ 01:07 28/10/2002	"but I would expect that the "for fun brigade" will be excluded from many serious tournaments if they are not accredited by some agency "who ever that will be"" That's turning online gaming into a fascist dictatorship. THATS NOT THE POINT OF WHY PEOPLE PLAY. What a f*ing invitation to play CS. "Is this game CS any good?" "Nah if you enter a clan you can't enter tournaments 'cos it's run by cks who don't let you because you only play for fun" I mean seriously, WHAT THE f***? Why don't people who play for fun not want to enter tourneys? People like winning stuff and COMPETING, not PCW'ing all the time. There's a reason why there's sunday league football, it's competitive but played FOR FUN, and there's cups and stuff. You're just trying to segregate the whole CS/online gaming community. I hope these 'plans' never see the light of day. It'll ruin what little good is in the community. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Nick^ 01:10 28/10/2002	In fact, it's exactly the same as saying, "what colour's your skin?" "black" "ul, can't play in this white-only tournament" One of the major aspects of online gaming is that ANYONE can have a go, give their all, play with better clans. We already have CS rules laid down by precedent and doctrines ingrained into the fabric of gaming society. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Paul 08:32 28/10/2002	mmmm...u missed the point again. Maybe it would be better if we talked on IRC or on the phone so I can explain a little better. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	DoZ Anti-saviour of UKT 09:02 28/10/2002	Nick^ the SIMPLETON ;-) I don't see how a sponsor would think that people who abide by these specific rules would be more viable to sponsor. Clans who have shown themselves to be more than mature enough won't need to have an eSport-pro seal of approval, because their past actions speak louder than agreeing to 10 rules of common sense [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	FELLA 10:17 28/10/2002	Hummph [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	nerf Clan ONE 10:22 28/10/2002	I really think Nick/Weebull are missing the point, and perhaps overreacting. These rules are intended for teams interested in sponsorship, not trying to govern the whole of the cs community. Although, I think its fair to say that if everybody followed half these rules then the "community" would be a much more pleasant place than it currently is. If a (serious) team is looking for sponsorship and attempting to go semi-pro or even pro, they have to accept some responsibility. Its not about getting something for nothing, raking in free stuff. Representing the sponsor's name/product has to be done with professionalism and maturity, or the sponsor isn't going to be interested. At the moment there is very little professionalism or maturity amongst your typical cs players, so i think that's why Paul has come up with these rules. And god knows some people would benefit from them. I don't know... someone tries to do something positive and progressive, and they get the kind of comments above... On the subject of playing for fun, these rules will not change that. Football is now big business, but that doesn't stop you or me having a kick around in the park or playing for a local sunday league team does it? [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Paul 12:25 28/10/2002	^^ thats true...its not intended to restrict any body, just start to show those outside the sport that the sport is trying to take a step forward. Thats all. Its not ment to do any damage and as I say its not finished :) [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Weebull 12:52 28/10/2002	I don't think I was over-reacting, I was simply stating my opinion of dislike to these rules. I also didn't say Paul should take these rules and shove them up his arse. He's quite welcome to draft these rules, free countrly and all that, and it's just a equal for me (or someone else decent who might actually be in a position to) not to agree to these rules. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Paul 17:22 28/10/2002	Its not about these rules or I prefer guidelines....its about if we think its a good idea for the sport to have a Code of Conduct and those that want to play by it to have a say about what should be in it. Thats it...most think its a good idea, now I will try get a commitee together that will work on it, so it can be a better doc and then more may see the good in it. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Weebull 19:35 28/10/2002	My opinion is my opinion, and I'm not trying to hold esp back in any way. GL to you Paul, eve if I don't agree. :] [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	L0v3r 01:42 1/11/2002	The impression I get from nick^, is that he likes to dissect and totally read into things, to find or make an argument. It perturbs me to see things picked apart like this when someone is trying to do something constructive and with good intentions, not the intention to destroy the cs community, which the idea of itself I find incomprehensible and cannot ever really see it happening in this way. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	z0nk 23:36 4/11/2002	the counter-strike commandments? :o [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	daed2002 12:37 25/11/2002	Www.Meathats.Com bringing meat closer to u [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Anisty 15:32 2/12/2002	Thou shalt not worship false idols! The esport-pro is the one true god! Frankly my dear, i dont give a dam. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Anisty 15:36 2/12/2002	ooo i love this bit : Trust me, you will see tournament organisers require some sort of minimum standards put in place. Thats a fact. The cop out comments on age is unfair and I am sure nobody wants to be pre judged due to their age, but also age and team hopping is a worry for many varied reasons. sounds like : Trust me, all you esport-pro sponsored clans will see something eventually! HONEST. OH YES. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Anisty 21:13 14/12/2002	i should stop being such a cynic. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]
	Pepperbrow 11:55 23/4/2004	Hmm... I think if there are any set in stone rules, then they have to be the absolute basics. Perhaps a short list such as: 1) No cheating. I think what is, and what isn't a cheat is obvious. Scripting to autobuy weapons = fine. Flying = bad. Shooting through crates = fine. Seeing through crates = bad. The only people who appear 'confused' on the subject are the little twerps who want to cheat, but feel skilled and justified doing so. 2) Some kind of time limit on changing clans. Just something in place to stop clans forming and reforming every other month. 3) Personal conduct. No racism, flaming or generally being a tosser. Have proof BEFORE accusing someone of something. 4) Obey the individual rules and administators when playing in an major event. I think the rest is really up to folk to work out themselves. Sure, you should play to win, but after all, this is a GAME, so fun comes first, surely? I also get worried when someone terms the game as 'Athletic'. Erm, sport - just about (insofar as snooker, or darts is considered a sport), but athletic? You only use your senses (bar smell - unless you're at a LAN and want to smell the fear... ;D), wrists and hand. Kind of like another activity I know of. Anyway, point is - rules are best simple. [ Comment: Report \| IP: Logged ]

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