Intolerance - Don't marginalize, belittle, or defame individuals or groups. Don't use derogatory or demeaning language or images in reference to another Resident's race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Examples
You fly in to Sandbox Wanderton and see a tent labeled "4chan Field HQ." Beside it is a ceremonial pole with the severed heads of two furries stuck on it.
You see giant party hats start moving through Sandbox Cordova. Each one is issuing chat spam that says "PARTY HAT (INSERT ANALLY). HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NIGGERS."
Harassment - Don't behave in an offensively coarse manner, don't intimidate or threaten, don't do unwelcome sexual advances, and don't annoy or alarm others.
Examples
You're in Sandbox Goguen when suddenly you see hundreds of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pictures appear, moving outward from a central point, while a sound file plays "It's Raining Men" over and over.
You're in Sandbox Goguen when a resident starts shouting and IMing the following: "hey could i possible borrow like 100L? I'm new and i want to try to buy something"
Assault - Don't shoot or push anyone in a non-combat area, and don't use scripted objects to prevent people from enjoying Second Life.
Examples
You get orbited.
A nearby resident gets caged.
Disclosure - Don't share personal information about anyone, including gender, religion, age, marital status, race, sexual preference, alternate account names, and real-world location beyond what they show on their Resident profile. Don't remotely monitor conversations, post conversation logs, or share conversation logs without the participants' consent in Second Life and on the Second Life Forums. NOTE: Even if you have a statement or disclaimer in your profile, that still does not allow you to post conversation logs without the consent of all parties involved. Here's more specific information and some exceptions from this page:
Disclosure of something that no reasonable person would believe ("Daniel Linden is from Mars") isn't a violation.
You can remotely record conversations if you post a clearly visible sign in the recording location so that all Residents who enter can see it. Proceed with caution, provide documentation on your efforts to inform all parties they are being monitored, and find a secure area before recording begins.
Posting Second Life chat logs on Internet websites outside of Second Life is not a violation.
"Conversation" means text that originally came from Second Life chat or Second Life instant messages.
If it's totally unattributed, then it isn't considered disclosure.
Residents are not punished for sharing or posting a comment such as "Bob Resident said, 'You're the greatest!'"
Examples
Someone puts down an invisible probe that records chat conversations in the area and sends them back to a remote location.
You have a public or IM conversation with someone, and later they copy/paste what you said into public chat without asking you if it's okay.
Adult Regions, Groups, and Listings - Adult content, activity and communication are permitted only in private regions or on the Adult Continent Zindra, not on the mainland, must be conducted in regions designated as Adult, and will be filtered from non-verified accounts. Maturity definitions are here.
Examples
You're in Sandbox Goguen, which is rated PG, when suddenly you see hundreds of pornographic pictures appear, moving outward from a central point, while a sound file plays "Chocolate Rain" over and over.
You're in Sandbox Island, which is rated PG, when suddenly you see two residents having sexual intercourse.
Disturbing the Peace - Don't disrupt scheduled events, repeatedly transmit undesired advertising content, use repetitive sounds, followers or self-spawning items, or other objects that intentionally slow server performance or inhibit another Resident's ability to enjoy Second Life.
Examples
You're in Sandbox Cordova when suddenly 57 Wild Slime Follow Drones zero in on you and follow you everywhere you go, squeaking all the way.
You're in Sandbox Island Extension when suddenly a whole group of cartoon cows and chickens cluster around your feet, bumping you and moving you around the sim.
2. Eligibility to use Second Life
2.1 Age Requirements for Second Life
Users must be at least 16 years old. If at least 16 but under 18, parent or guardian must consent to having the account and providing personal information, and must accept the ToS on their behalf.
2.2 Age Requirements for Use of Areas of the Service
Users 16-18 may only access areas rated General, while those 18 and older may access General, Moderate and Adult areas.
8. Conduct by Users of Second Life
8.1 Read and comply with the Community Standards.
8.2 Don't do anything illegal. Don't harass residents or violate their privacy.
(i) Don't break the law or violate anyone's rights, including Intellectual Property Rights;
(ii) Don't impersonate anyone or any group without their consent, or misrepresent your affiliation;
(iii) Don't do anything to encourage or represent sexual "age play" (using child-like avatars in a sexualized manner). Review the Age Play Policy;
(iv) Don't post anything that's harmful, threatening or harassing, defamatory, libelous, false, inaccurate, misleading, or invades another person's privacy;
(v) Don't post anything that's obscene, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
(vi) No gambling in Second Life. Review the Gambling Policy;
(vii) No banking in Second Life. Review the Banking Policy; or
(viii) Don't post anything containing sex or violence or other Adult content under the Maturity ratings, unless it follows those ratings.
8.3 Don't do anything that's harmful, impedes other people's functionality, invade other people's privacy, or negatively impacts the network.
(i) Don't use software that can harm harm Second Life or people's rights. Don't use software to collect data or personal information about people without their consent;
(ii) Don't post junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or similar solicitation;
(iii) Don't use robots or other automated means to increase traffic;
(iv) Don't impede or interfere with people's use of Second Life;
(v) Don't try to get unauthorized access to other people's Account, password, land or content;
(vi) Don't violate the Second Life Mainland Policies, which are part of the ToS;
(vii) Don't violate the Maturity Guidelines (sexually explicit content in a General region); or
(viii) If you're an adult, don't impersonate a minor to interact with other minors. Don't stalk, harass, or engage in sexual conduct with minors, or arrange to meet a minor outside Second Life, if you know they are minors.
Don't do anything that violates the Teen Safety Guidelines.
9. Privacy and Your Personal Information
Check the Privacy Policy, especially Information Displayed to or Collected By Other Users. Other users can see and record the following information, which Linden Lab does not protect:
Your account name
Your account type
The date your account was established
Whether or not you are currently online
Your user rating information
Your group and partner information
Whether you have a payment account on record
Your IP address
11. Additional Terms and Policies
Adult Content FAQ - provides clarifications to the basic information about adult content
Age Play Policy - defines ageplay and the penalties for violators
API Terms of Use - user agreement for using the two Second Life Application Programming Interfaces (Registration API and Exchange Risk API)
Banking Policy - defines inworld banking, what Linden Lab will do to prevent it, and why
Billing Policy - explanation of billing and pricing policies that apply to fees and charges for Second Life
Bot Policy - summarizes Linden Lab policy on bots
Brand Center - guidance on how to promote your Second Life contributions without implying that Linden Lab endorses them
Community Standards - the "Big Six"
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) - Linden Lab responds to allegations of copyright violations in accordance with this US law.
Intellectual Property Policy - about trademarked, copyrighted, and celebrity material in Second Life
Mainland Policies - describes changes Linden Lab may make on mainland parcels, includes policies on ad farms, land-cutting, and misuse of bots
Marketplace Fee and Listing Policies - rules and fees for listing items for sale on the Marketplace
Maturity Ratings - very specific definitions of what constitutes General, Moderate, and Adult designations (formerly PG, Mature, and Adult)
Online Safety Guidelines - "basic precautions for a safe inworld experience"
Policy on Third-Party Viewers - very specific requirements for users and developers of third-party viewers (viewers not developed by Linden Lab)
Pricing List - price list for transaction fees, premium membership, land use fees (tier), land purchase fees, and Value Added Tax
Privacy Policy - self-explanatory
Skill Game Compliance - this is an FAQ page that discusses Linden Lab's policy on whether a game is a game of skill or a game of chance
Snapshot and Machinima Policy - gives broad copyright permissions for snapshots and machinima, asks for respect of resident privacy
Trademark Guidelines - what to do if you want to use Linden Lab's trademarks
Voice Chat Privacy - contains information about the level of privacy in Second Life voice chat
Wagering Policy - defines prohibited games that meet the Linden Lab definition of "wagering"
Welcome Area Guidelines - special rules for Welcome Areas and Infohubs, e.g., no sex, nudity, or offensive language even if the Infohub is rated Mature.
Anything that violates the above LL rules probably warrants an Abuse Report.
Rev. 2 2013-06-22
Rev. 1 2011-01-20