In an ongoing effort to provide a safe service to its users Buzzen Communications Inc. has employed the use of a code of conduct that it expects it's users to abide by. Buzzen Communications is not held responsible for content found within user-created, non-Buzzen managed areas. Buzzen reserves the right to terminate any of its users access from it's services without notice, or question. Buzzen also holds the right to delete any content found to be in violation of its code of conduct.

Buzzen Communications is for the general use of non-commercial, individual users 18 years of age or older. While we've provided you with the ability to self-categorize your form of communication, we reserve the right to change the category and rating at will. Buzzen has provided areas pertaining to an adult market, which is designed for users over the age of 18. Buzzen makes every effort to ensure users under this age are not present in the section, but cannot hold any liability; parents are responsible for their children's actions.

Using Buzzen Services

• Impersonating a Buzzen Admin, Sysop, Guide, Host, Manager, Agent or another user is prohibited.
• Please do not copy or impersonate chat room names.
• Do not use Buzzen Communications services to send unsolicited messages and/or mail also known as spam.
• Please treat all other users with respect, and do not use our communication services to abuse, threaten, bite, harass or stalk other users. This also includes the posting of private information including but not limited to email addresses, phone numbers, real names, and home addresses.
• Buzzen reserves the right to remove content or users in user-created communication services that express ideals of racism, bigotry, violence, obscenity or nudity.
• Any use of Buzzen Communication services for commercial purposes, is done at your own risk and may be removed without notice by a Buzzen employee.

Knowing the law

• Buzzen does not allow content or behaviours relating to any illegal activities under international laws. You cannot use our communication services as means of distributing, posting or publishing any unlawful material, this includes but is not limited to child pornography, piracy, bestiality, incest, harassment and illegal access to another's computer (hacking)
• Buzzen communication service can not be used for advertising external websites that violate this code of conduct.
• It is against this code of conduct to upload any patented or copyrighted material. Buzzen will remove such content without notice. We cannot ensure the safety of user's computer while such material is downloaded or used.
• Do not post or promote materials (documents, software etc.) that may be used to cause harm on another computer, or alter their overall experience in our communication services.
• You are required to uphold all laws that pertain to your locale, and nation.

Protecting Yourself

• We strongly advise against providing other users with personally identifiable information, which could be used against you, your property or your family.
• We strongly advise you install a good anti-virus program and firewall, and backup your files regularly. Buzzen does not backup files found in user created communication services.
• We encourage that parents monitor what their children do while on the internet, there are many harmful and questionable sites found online. We invite you to join your child while communicating in our services and teach them good online etiquette and safety.

Your Responsibility

• Please remember that any request made by a Buzzen Host / Guide / or Staff member should be followed as part of the Code of Conduct. Refusing or ignoring the request is a violation of the Code of Conduct. If you disagree with the request you can file a complaint through the support section.
• The creators of specific communication services should be responsible with regards to their member's behavior, and remove any users who constantly violate this code of conduct.
• You're responsible for any actions you make based on another's decision. Remembering that it is possible hearsay and that may be false, as people often are not who they say they are.
• You use scripts, bots and other third party clients at your own risk; we cannot guarantee the safety, nor integrity of your computer while such programs are in use.

Thank you for observing and following this code of conduct. Buzzen Communications Inc. reserves the right to make amendments or change this code of conduct without notice and at any time; therefore we recommend you periodically review these guidelines.
 

Member Qualifications

• Buzzen membership is designed for individuals 18 years of age or older.
• As a member you will uphold this Code of Conduct
• You understand that all materials, including without limitation, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, or other kinds of messages ("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the person from which such Content originated. This means you, and not Buzzen Communications are entirely responsible for all Content that you upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available via the service.

You agree that you will not use the server to:

• Violations of the Buzzen Code of Conduct may result in the termination of access to Buzzen's services or deletion of content without notice.
• You will not upload, post, transmit, transfer, disseminate, distribute, or facilitate distribution of any content, including text, images, sound, data, information, or software that:
• Incite, advocate, or express pornography, obscenity, vulgarity, profanity, hatred, bigotry, racism, sexiest, derogatory, or gratuitous violence is grounds for immediate and permanent expulsion
• Misrepresents the source of anything you post, including impersonation of another individual or entity.
• Provides or creates links to external sites that violate this Code of Conduct.
• Is intended to harm or exploit minors in any way.
• Is designed to solicit, or collect personally identifiable information of any minor (anyone under 18 years of age), including, but not limited to: name, email, home address, credit card numbers, addresses, or other contact information without their foreknowledge and willing consent.
• Upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software virus s or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.
• Upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party.
• Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted through the service.
• Intentionally or unintentionally illegal or violates any applicable local and national laws that apply to your location; including but not limited to child pornography, illegal drugs, copyright material and intellectual property not belonging to you.
• Is intended to threaten, stalk , defame, defraud, degrade, victimize, or intimidate an individual or group of individuals for any reason; including on the basis of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race or religion; or to incite or encourage any one else to do so.
• Intends to harm or disrupt another user's computer or would allow others to illegally access software or bypass security on Web sites, or server, including but not limited to spamming.
• Attempts to impersonate a Buzzen employee, agent, manager, host, another user, or any other person though any means.

Termination and Cancellation

• Buzzen Communications reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to review and remove user-created services and content at will and without notice, and delete posting or ban participants that are deemed objectionable.

Rights and Responsibilities

• We encourage our Members to not share information that others could use to harm you, and for parents to be aware of and help exercise control over content posted by and activities of their children to keep them safe online.
• Content posted via the Service and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such content. You understand that by using the Service, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no circumstances will Buzzen Communications be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of or reliance upon any Content posted, transmitted or otherwise made available via the Service.
• Buzzen Communications reserves the right to amend or change the Code of Conduct at any time without notice, and encourage you to periodically review these guidelines to ensure you are in compliance.

Buzzen Supported Room Service - Code of Conduct

BSR (Buzzen Supported Rooms) is a Market in Buzzen which deals with permanent rooms (do not close). They are known by their gold hammer in front of the room name. The difference between BSR Rooms and a Registered Room (with butterfly by name of room) is that they are merely a User Created Room Owned by a User. A Registered Room is created by a Market Manager and hosted by Buzzen Staff.

A "Thank You" is given when a donation in the amount of $50USD or greater is Paid to Buzzen. A "Thank You" consists of support in your permanent room. The re-assurance we will keep your room on the server 24/7. It also comes with Assistance from BSR Guides who will in fact change modes and give access to your room. They will help you with abusive chatters if they are not removable by you and also to stop flooders in your room. By no means is this payment for that service or for a permanent room.

Donations:

Donation: (a voluntary gift (such as money, service(s) or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause). It is not a payment that can be refunded or returned. It is a voluntary payment to help Buzzen give you a better chat experience. Buzzen reserves the right to dismiss any threat of legal action over a donation paid on these terms.
 

BSR Staff Guidelines

By no means is Buzzen responsible for the Owners, hosts, or users in a BSR Supported room. They are NOT Buzzen official rooms and we do not interject with the way they are run. We will however, enter and ban for COC issues as COC issues are Buzzen's responsibility to handle. We do not get involved in "politics" in a room or room "rules". The Guides of BSR are not to ban anyone from a BSR Room unless they are returning in multiple nicks avoiding a ban. That is abuse and COC. We as BSR Staff are there to assist with COC issues only.

 

Buzzen Chat Enforcement Policies for Buzzen Official Chat Rooms (Butterfly beside the name) - Currently "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere"

Table of Contents

1. Offensive Language Policy – Prohibited Term “Cunt”
2. Excessive Language Policy
3. Offensive Language Policy – Racism and Bigotry
4. Harassment or Staff Bashing Policy
5. Disruptive Behavior, Abuse, Fighting, or Harassment Policy
6. Staff Nicknames and Cloned Nicknames Policy
7. Code of Conduct Policy – Sharing Personal Information
8. Inappropriate Content and Nicknames Policy
9. Child Exploitation Policy
10. Links Policy
11. Flooding and Blank Flooding Policy
12. Final Statement on Repeat Offenders

1. Offensive Language Policy – Prohibited Term “Cunt”

Purpose: To uphold a respectful and safe chat environment by prohibiting highly offensive and derogatory language.

Policy: The use of the word “cunt” is strictly prohibited in all contexts, as well as any variations or masked versions of this word.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Any use of this word will result in an automatic kick from the chat room.
• Repeated use may result in additional disciplinary action, up to and including a permanent ban.

2. Excessive Language Policy

Purpose: To maintain a respectful and welcoming chat environment by preventing repeated vulgar or disruptive language.

Policy: Excessive swearing, vulgarity, or other disruptive language is prohibited. This includes repeated or deliberate attempts to provoke, test, or disrupt hosts or the chat environment.

Enforcement Procedure:

1. Verbal warning issued by the host.
2. Temporary removal from the room (warning kick).
3. Permanent ban if behavior continues. (15 min to 24 hours)

3. Offensive Language Policy – Racism and Bigotry

Purpose: To maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful chat environment by prohibiting the use of racist, bigoted, or otherwise offensive language.

Policy: The use of ethnic slurs, racist terms, or bigoted language—whether direct or implied—is strictly prohibited. This includes all terms listed in Wikipedia’s list of ethnic slurs, as well as any variations or masked versions of those terms. Even when not intended as racist, such language can create a hostile or uncomfortable environment for others.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Non-Malicious Use – If a term is used without racist or derogatory intent (e.g., in reference to a business name), the individual will receive a warning and be asked not to use the word again.

• Derogatory or Racist Use – immediate 24-hour ban.

Rationale: This approach prevents individuals from masking slurs as casual speech or using them to provoke others, while ensuring fairness and maintaining a respectful environment for all members.

4. Harassment or Staff Bashing Policy

Purpose: To ensure staff members and Buzzen as a whole are treated with respect and not undermined through insults or harassment.

Policy: Harassment, insults, or derogatory remarks directed at staff members or Buzzen as a whole are not tolerated. This includes verbal abuse, personal attacks, or attempts to discredit staff or the platform.

Enforcement Procedure:

• First offense – Immediate 24-hour ban.
• Repeated or severe offenses – Extended or permanent ban, at the discretion of administration.

Examples of Violations:

• “Buzzen is crap, the coders are useless.”
• “Buzzen hosts are power hungry losers.”
• “Host, you can fuck off and die.”

5. Disruptive Behavior, Abuse, Fighting, or Harassment Policy

Purpose: To prevent hostility and maintain a positive, safe, and respectful chat environment.

Policy: Any behavior that disrupts the normal flow of chat or creates a hostile environment is prohibited. This includes:

• Starting or escalating fights.
• Stirring negativity or hostility.
• Name-calling or ridiculing another chatter or host.
• Talking down to someone in an attempt to embarrass them.
• Singling out individuals for harassment, ridicule, or humiliation.

Enforcement Procedure:

1. Whisper to de-escalate and redirect behavior.
2. Formal warning issued.
3. Temporary removal from the room (kick).
4. Escalating bans as necessary: 15 minutes → 1 hour → 24 hours.

Examples of Violations:

• “You are a foul-mouthed idiot.”
• “You are a terrible chatter, that’s why you are always banned.”
• “Why don’t you go back to where you came from, you don’t contribute to chat.”
• “Come on, ban me, tough guy. Do it, ban me if you dare.”
• “Oh here we go, she grabbed her hammer, time to act like she is better than us.”

6. Staff Nicknames and Cloned Nicknames Policy

Purpose: To protect staff credibility, maintain user trust, and prevent confusion or disruption in the chat environment.

Policy: Impersonation or cloning of staff members or other users is strictly prohibited. This includes creating nicknames that appear identical or misleadingly similar to existing staff or chatter names.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Impersonating a Staff Member – Immediate 24-hour ban.
• Cloning Another User – Escalating actions: warning → kick → 15-minute ban → 1-hour ban → 24-hour ban.

7. Code of Conduct Policy – Sharing Personal Information

Purpose: To protect the privacy and safety of all community members by preventing the posting of personal or sensitive information.

Policy: Pasting or sharing personal information—including, but not limited to, home addresses, phone numbers, or other identifying details—is strictly prohibited.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Any violation will result in an immediate 24-hour ban.
• Severe or repeated violations may result in an extended or permanent ban, at the discretion of administration.

8. Inappropriate Content and Nicknames Policy

Purpose: To maintain a safe and respectful environment by preventing offensive images, inappropriate nicknames, and pornographic content.

Policy:

• Posting pornographic pictures or using offensive nicknames is prohibited.
• Porn links, including links to sites like Dramatica that contain pornographic material, are strictly prohibited.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Porn Pictures / Offensive Nicknames:
  1. Whisper the user and request deletion of the image or change of nickname.
  2. If the user refuses after two requests, issue a kick.
  3. Further violations may escalate to a temporary or permanent ban.
• Porn Links: Immediate 24-hour ban.

9. Child Exploitation Policy

Purpose: To protect children and ensure the community remains safe from illegal content or predatory behavior.

Policy:

• Posting child pornography or sexual content involving minors is strictly prohibited.
• Pedophilic discussions or behavior targeting minors is strictly prohibited.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Child Pornography / Pedophiles:
  1. Gather all relevant information (IP, email, screenshots of images and evidence).
  2. Ban the user for 24 hours and lock the account.
  3. Escalate as required per legal obligations.
• Pedophile Talk: Immediate 24-hour ban.

10. Links Policy

Purpose: To ensure safe sharing of online content while protecting the community from harmful or illegal material.

Policy:

• Posting links is generally permitted.
• Exceptions: Links to child pornography, viruses, or other harmful material are strictly prohibited.

Enforcement Procedure:

• Posting prohibited content results in a 24-hour ban.
• All other links may remain unless they violate other community policies.

11. Flooding and Blank Flooding Policy

Purpose: To maintain a readable and orderly chat environment by preventing message spam or disruptive flooding.

Policy:

• Flooding (repeatedly sending large volumes of messages in a short period) and blank flooding (sending messages with no content or invisible characters) are prohibited.

Enforcement Procedure:

• These behaviors are handled automatically by the chat bot, which may issue warnings, temporary mutes, or other automated actions depending on severity.
• Manual intervention by staff is only required if the bot fails to manage the behavior effectively.

12. Final Statement on Repeat Offenders

Any user who repeatedly violates any of the kicks and bans outlined above will be reviewed by Management for potential permanent ban.