Defiance was established because we believe your World of Warcraft experience should be fun, pleasant, and enjoyable. Honor, Integrity, Respect, Kindness and Maturity are the guiding principles of this guild and we look for these qualities in every prospective member. Although we will eventually be a fast growing guild with a large membership, we try our best to get to know each and every member as we strive to be more of a family of friends. The primary focus of all of our raids and guild events is to have fun with your fellow members, build team spirit and build the guild’s strength.

If you are interested in joining Defiance please read through our charter and follow the guidelines to membership.

I. CODE OF ETHICS

A. CONDUCT
Defiance Members are expected to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, respect, kindness and maturity. This conduct applies towards players both inside and outside the guild. As a Defiance member, you must keep in mind that you represent the guild and all of its principles at all times, and should conduct yourself appropriately, regardless of the situation. It is expected that all members WILL follow the guidelines outlined in the official World of Warcraft rules. Immature, childish and malicious behaviour is NOT tolerated and will be firmly addressed by a Defiance Officer if observed or reported. We understand that everyone is human and occasionally have bad days; we ask that each member take on the responsibility to help one another stay on the “path” and remind straying members of our guiding principles.

B. HELPING HAND
Defiance members are encouraged to seek out ways to help other members, especially those in need. Our view is that if the guild actively helps one another out, that in the end, the guild will benefit from this in many ways. It helps build friendships, camaraderie, and over time will bring the guild closer together as a team. We are a family of friends and expect members to treat each other as you would a brother or sister. Things such as power levelling is neither encouraged nor discouraged but viewed as a gift from one member to another and should not be expected or required from guild members. Services such as summons, resurrections, and special skills (e.g. Tailoring, Blacksmithing, etc.) are also forms of help and should not be abused or taken for granted.

C. GUILD CHAT
Guild chat includes in game guild chat, vent talk, and all conversations on our forums. Guild chat is a privileged means of communication that should be respected by all members. Defiance members are encouraged to use this forum to conduct friendly constructive conversations. By NO MEANS should it be abused by spamming, flaming or used for childish squabbles. It is a forum in which we would like all members to feel welcomed to participate and socialise with other members and NOT feel intimidated. Antagonistic behaviour is highly frowned upon and will be dealt with firmly. If there is a conflict between members then the argument should be taken offline to personal tells or emails, if this cannot be resolved then it is the responsibility of the members involved to seek out an Officer for mediation and resolution.

D. ZONE SHOUTS
By no means should any member of Defiance engage in childish zone shout arguments. This includes name-calling, taunting of another player, or just being plain rude. If another player is taunting you to join in a shout match then the Defiance member is expected to take the mature approach and /ignore the player and their threats. DO NOT sink to their level, as this will only add fuel to the fire. It is understandable that disputes over loot or raids may arise and thus the Defiance member may have no choice but to discuss this publicly. HOWEVER, you are expected to handle yourself with maturity and honor and keep the conversation at a rational level. If the opponent is not rational and there is no hope for resolution and the Defiance member is unable to continue normal game play without resolution, then it is recommended that the Defiance member escalate the issue by petitioning a GM and requesting an Officer to assist in the resolution.

E. RAID CHAT
The same rules that apply to guild chat will apply to raid chat. By no means are these channels to be used to flame or harass other members. Additionally, any issues with loot or another guild member will be handled through tells with officers and/or the guild member with an issue. Use of these two channels, while not accessible to others outside the raid necessarily, is still considered “public” in that it is viewable by all present at the raid. This is not a forum to address concerns over policy, and failure to recognise this fact could lead to disciplinary actions on the part of the officers.

F. RAID LOOT
We do not raid for the profit of individual members, rather to strengthen the guild as a whole. The high end loot will be decided by a simple DKP system, but we would certainly encourage you to pass it on to a guild member who may need it as an upgrade. If the officers of the guild receive word that an item won on a raid is being sold for profit, this will result in a warning to the offending member, meaning any additional case of this occurring will result in guild removal. Failure to return the item if asked by an officer when it is discovered that the item is being sold will also result in immediate guild removal.

G. CLASS NEED GREED
This is very simple, don’t be greedy! Defiance places a priority on class armour type when distributing pieces. Remember, that on a raid there are usually many people competing for just a few drops. If you have been lucky and won a drop, know when to say when! Give your friend and guild mates a chance to win something for themselves, even if a better drop comes along later. Following this very simple rule is one of the best ways to earn a good reputation and not be known as a greedy gnome.

H. NINJA LOOTING
Ninja Looting will not be tolerated, in any form, on raids or in groups; this includes any pickup groups or raids that you may join. If you are accused of Ninja Looting, an officer will contact you and if found true you will be removed from the guild.

II. MEMBERSHIP

A. APPLICANTS
We invite anyone who agrees with our charter and our principles to apply for membership into Defiance. Players interested in joining our Defiance family must be at least level 70. Once your application is reviewed an officer will interview you.

B. RECRUITS
New members to Defiance will be titled as Recruit until the member has served up to 4 weeks in the guild. During this period the recruit will further attempt to demonstrate their commitment to the Code of Ethics. If at any point the recruit violates the Code of Ethics, an Officer may immediately remove their privileges and trial membership without due process. During this period, the recruit will also not be eligible for any major loot drops unless otherwise indicated by the raid leader and officer present.

C. NEW MEMBERSHIP PROCESS
After the recruit period has elapsed, the new member is considered a full member of Defiance. On the 25th of each month an officer will promote any new recruits who are eligible for membership.

D. ALTERNATE CHARACTERS
There is no limit to the number of “alts” you may have in the guild. You may bring them into the guild as soon as your Recruit membership is over, and you become a full Guild Member. If you have multiple raiding characters all DKP earnt as any alt will be allocated to your Main.

E. VOLUNTARY TERMINATION
It is requested that if a Defiance member wishes to voluntarily leave the guild that they show the courtesy to inform an officer of their intentions. An exit interview may be requested by the officers, and complying with such will help that members standing with the guild if they choose to return at a later date. Any member that removes themselves without first speaking with an officer may be required to pass through the recruitment process if they wish to return. If a member wishes to return, it is up the discretion of the officers to make that allowance. It is likely that the player will not be allowed back if “coming and going” is becoming a habit.

F. INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
In the unfortunate event that a Defiance Member has seriously violated the Code of Ethics, a warning will be issued by an officer and noted in the Officers’ Forum. If the violation(s) continue then an officers meeting will be held and a vote for termination may then ensue. A final warning may or may not be issued to this member from the Guild Leader or acting Guild Leader, depending on the severity of the situation. No member of this guild will be involuntarily terminated without due process, as this is your RIGHT as a member of the Defiance.

G. MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION PROCESS
Membership termination, either voluntary or involuntary, requires that ALL the players guilded characters be removed from the guild, which includes both main and alts. Any secondary accounts controlled by this player which hold guilded characters, should also be removed. Once this has been completed, a Defiance Officer should be notified of the character removals either through online tells or email. A Defiance board admin will then remove your access to the private guild forums and if any characters are found to be guilded after this period, then a Defiance Officer my elect to guild-remove the character themselves.

III. GUILD RANKS

Casual
The Friends rank is for real life friends/family of guild members and for any members who

A) Have gone casual, whether informed beforehand or not
B) Have been invited to the guild pending a trial Raid run and Website application.

Casuals are not required to raid. They are allowed to come on raids and receive loot only if no other guild members need.Casuals who wish to become Recruits will need to formally apply on the guild website. Casuals who wish to resume raiding after an extended period off will need to whisper a Veteran in game and achieve the rank requirements as stated below.

Recruit
When you first join the guild, you are a Recruit. The recruitment period lasts for two weeks. After two weeks of active raiding/participation, Recruits can become Members. A Recruit can receive loot only if no players of Member or higher rank needs. This will put them into -DKP and there will be an imposed limit on how far they can go into negative.

Raider
A Raider is a member who has proven themselves to be a good, reliable player. Raiders can be depended on to show up for raids and know what to do. Raiders have priority on raid spots over Members, provided they are on time. Raider rank is obtained through attending 7 raids a month. After the initial month you will obtain raider status but you will be required to continue raiding to keep this status, 1 month inactivity will see demotion to Casual rank. Of course, exceptional circumstances will be considered. Raiders receive a 60 gold guild repair allowance from the guild bank for progression raids.

Core Raider
A Core Raider is a Raider who has continued to prove themselves for a length of time. They are the raiding veterans of the guild. Core Raiders have priority on raid spots over Raiders. Core Raider rank is obtained through attending 9 raids a month over 3 MONTHS. After the initial 3 month you will obtain core raider status but you will be required to continue raiding to keep this status, 1 month inactivity will see demotion to Raider rank. Of course, exceptional circumstances will be considered. Core Raiders receive a 100 gold guild repair allowance from the guild bank for progression raids.

Veterans
Veterans of the guild include those who have been with the guild for a long time and put a lot of time and effort into making defiance what it is today. Veterans also include founding members, ex-officers, and is a rank basically used for officer chat only.

Hero

A Hero is a Veteran of the guild who is still actively raiding as either a Raider or Core Raider. They are subject to the same requirements as a raider. Hero rank shows that over a prolonged you have shown dedication, commitment to raids and the ability to actually have some responsibilities in the guild.


OFFICERS

1. OFFICER DUTY
Roles of an officer cover a broad range of topics. The list below provides a description of the main Officer Duties, without being exhaustive.
a. Upholding the Defiance code of Ethics and lead by example.
b. Setting a general direction to guild progression
c. Designing and updating the Rules & Guild Charter
d. Recruiting new members
e. Handling official contacts with other guilds
f. Organizing and assisting in organization of events
g. Handling the loot distribution on raids and manage the Guild Bank
h. Moderating and updating the Board
i. Providing assistance in case of internal or external dispute
j. Enforce guild rules

2. OFFICER PROMOTION
Members that demonstrate leadership qualities, guild loyalty and are consistent examples of the Defiance Code of Ethics may be selected for promotion to Officer. Approval for an officer promotion may require a unanimous vote from all the officers.

3. OFFICER RANKING
The officers are organised in a 2-level top down structure.

a. GUILD LEADER
The Guild Leader has the same duties and the same powers as any other officers, most of the time.
However, he’s also the one who:
• Champions the guild if need be.
• Sends the offer for Officer promotion.
• Sets the Officer and Banker rights in game.
• Is the decisive voice in case of draw on a decision.

b. OFFICER
“Standard” officers are in charge of the different duties listed in III.A.1.
A single officer may take charge of only a part of these duties, depending on his personal skills. However, he’ll cover most of them.

c. CLASS LEADER
The Class Leader and is responsible for keeping their class at the required level of play. What that means is that they have enough players to represent the class in the raids and that they are geared and are prepared to do their jobs as members (i.e. Buffing, Summoning, Reagents)

IV. RAID RULES

A. OFFICIAL DEFIANCE RAIDS

Lower Level Raids
Any Defiance member may schedule a lower level raid. The only requirement is that they follow the Class Need Greed loot system.

High End Raids
Any Defiance high-end raid will be scheduled via in-game WoW Calender. All members are required to sign up via Wow Calender and attend if they are online.

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