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Rules For Scenes Posted On Algobox


1. Profanity: Dirty words or "cuss" words are not allowed on Algobox in any form. That includes abbreviations of profanity, such as "WTF" and any other similar type of abbreviation that most people understand as being profanity. Profanity is not allowed in scenes, in scene descriptions, and in comments.

2. Sexually explicit scenes: Scenes that depict (display images of) sexual body parts or sexual activity are not allowed on Algobox in any form.

3. Threats: Threatening another user in any manner, either in scenes, or in comments, is not allowed. Also, personally attacking another user with insults or slander is not allowed. Using the excuse, "I was only joking", will not be accepted as an excuse for such behavior. Threatening another person in any manner will never be tolerated here on Algobox.

4. Plagiarism: Uploading scenes or parts of scenes that were copied from other users without their permission is not allowed on Algobox. Some users incorrectly believe that giving credit in your scene to another user makes it Okay to copy and upload works by another user, but Giving credit is NOT the same as asking permission! You must receive their permission before posting their material, and THEN you can give them credit if they so desire. If you cannot contact the other user (possibly because they no longer use Algobox), it's then Okay to use their material as long as they do not challenge you about it if they return to Algobox on a later date.

Keep the following important note in mind: When a user copies a scene or a part of a scene from someone else, there is no way to know for certain if the copied material was created by the other person or not! He/She may have copied the scene or the object from someone else, and parts of that scene or object may have been copied multiple times by multiple users! That sort of thing happens A LOT on Algobox. Because of the fact that trying to determine who was the original author of a scene or objects within a scene is nearly impossible, the Admin will not spend his or her time trying to determine who the original author was.

5. "Hate" material: Flags, banners, posters, and any images that promote evil ideologies are not allowed to be included in scenes. Some examples are, the Nazi Swastika, KKK flags and images, and all other symbols and images that are well known and are classified as racist or "Hate" material.

6. Using Algobox to chat: Algobox is not a chat room! Therefore, we do not allow user-to-user chatting within scenes (such as question and answer messages, "whodunnit" scenes, guessing games, and all other forms of chatting with other users). It's okay to chat in the comments section of scenes (please read section 9 below) but not in the actual scenes themselves. Many young users play interactive games in which they ask for votes or signups in their camps. Those kinds of activities are not allowed, and users who violate these rules will be warned and/or banned, as determined by the Admin.

7. Scene upload daily limit: Before Algobox was updated we relied on each user to not upload more than THREE scenes per day. Some users were warned and even banned for violating that rule. Now Algobox automatically prevents users from uploading more than the daily limit. The good news is, users will no longer be warned or banned for that rule because it's not possible to violate it!

8. Types of scenes which may not be posted: In order to prevent people from using scenes like a "Chat Room", we limit the types of scenes which are allowed. The following list includes examples of the types of scenes which are not allowed: "Results" of events, scores, including scoreboards, leaderboards, and lists of "athlete" positions, and other such scenes. Also, "Voting" scenes, "Whodunnit" scenes, "Signup" scenes, "Coming Attraction" scenes, "What Should I Make" scenes, and any other similar types of scenes. These types of scenes are considered announcements or chats which are strictly forbidden. Scenes that promote a religion, a political stance, a social philosophy, medical cures, health improvement tips, or any other controversial subjects or ideologies are also forbidden. If a user uploads scenes with bugs and/or glitches with bad intentions (to sabotage or just slow down other users computer), he/she will be banned from Algobox forever. The bugs and glitches should instead be reported, see rule #11.

9. Comments section: The comments section of scenes have different rules than what the scenes themselves have. The following list of items are things that are allowed in the comments section: Scoreboards, Leaderboards, Results of events, and Announcements. Also, you may ask questions in comments such as "What should I make next", or "Who is your favorite athlete?", and those sorts of things. The comments section is for "chatting". You may also make announcements in the comments section. For example, you may use the comments section to let others know that you will be absent from Algobox for some period of time. Keep in mind that you still must not use the scene or the scene title for those purposes. For example, it is NOT okay to put "Read my comments!" in the scene or in the scene title because that, in itself, is considered an announcement. So, basically, the comments section can be used for almost any kind of dialog (chatting with another person), as long as you do not violate any of the Rules or the Algodoo Terms of Service. For example, using cuss words is not allowed in comments or anywhere else on Algobox.

10. Multiple accounts: Multiple accounts are not allowed and all accounts that are suspected to be from the same user will be banned. If you believe there has been a mistake, please reply to the email you get when you are banned and explain your situation.

11. Bug reports: If you have found a bug in Algodoo (Algodoo crashes or behaves unexpectedly), please use the group "Bug reports" when you upload the scene. This prevents other users from accidentally downloading and running a broken scene and it makes it easier for the developers of Algodoo to find and fix the problem.

NOTES:
1. The above rules are in addition to the Algodoo Terms Of Service (TOS). These rules have been written in such a way that most school-age users should be able to read and understand them. We suggest that a parent or other adult read and explain the rules to a child who, for any reason, cannot read and understand these rules, and we ask that the adult monitor all material that the child wants to post.

2. When rules are violated, then the user will usually be warned by the Admin (short version of "Administrator"). In some cases, if the Admin determines that the violation was particularly aggressive, threatening, or evil, then the violator will likely be immediately banned rather than to simply be warned. If the bad behaviour continues after being warned or after being banned for a short time period, then the violator will be banned from using Algobox forever.

3. The Admin strives to be fair, impartial, and considerate with all users although it may not seem like that to everyone, especially to the ones who are being disciplined. The Admin, and/or employees of Algoryx (the company that owns the Algodoo web site) shall have the final decision in any dispute with its users.

Remember: Algobox is a place to learn and to have fun, and that can only happen when everyone plays by the rules and behaves themselves appropriately.

Terms of service

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to Algobox. Algobox provides its service to a single human user ("You", "Your"), subject to the following Terms of Service ("ToS"). This document and its appendices, additions, and supporting documents represent the entire End User License Agreement ("EULA") for use of the Service (defined in the next section). This EULA, its terms and conditions, supporting documents, and other regulatory policies are subject to revision at anytime, with or without notice. It is the responsibility of the user to be aware of, and in compliance, with the EULA and ToS at all times subject to disciplinary action pursuant to this agreement. We may, at our option, announce significant changes to this agreement. By continuing with use if the service, you explicitly agree to the ToS in this EULA and further agree to be bound by it.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
We provide You with access to online material in the form of a file sharing utility for a specific type of files (the "Service"). You understand and agree that the Service includes the website, its design, layout, images, graphics, program code, and may include advertisements which may be necessary for Us to provide the Service.

3. RIGHT TO ALTER
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features that augment or enhance the current Service, including the release of new features, shall be subject to this EULA and these ToS. You understand and agree that the Service is provided "AS-IS", and that Algobox assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, alteration, misdelivery, or suitability of any part of the Service for any purpose.

4. INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
You are responsible for obtaining access to the Service and that access may involve third party fees (such as Internet Service Provider or airtime charges). You are responsible for those fees. In addition, you must provide and are responsible for all equipment necessary to access the Service.

5. PRIVACY POLICY
We collect personal information upon your use or continued use of the Service or any portion thereof, including special promotions. By using the Service, You are not anonymous to Us. We automatically receive and record information from your web browser, including but not limited to Your IP address. We use this information for the following general purposes: to fulfill Your requests for products and services, improve Our services, contact You or conduct research.

We do not rent, sell, or share personal information about You with other persons or nonaffiliated companies except to provide products or services You have requested, when We have obtained Your permission, when We respond to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims, or when We believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of the EULA or ToS, or as otherwise required by law.

6. MEMBER CONDUCT
You understand that all information, data, text or other materials ("Content") submitted to the Algobox website, are the sole responsibility of the person from which such Content originated. This means that you, and not Algobox, are entirely responsible for all Content that you upload, post,transmit or otherwise make available via the Service. Algobox does not control the 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 We 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 any Content posted, transmitted or otherwise made available via the Service.

You agree to not use the Service to:
1. Upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable. When a user is reported doing so, appropriate measures will be taken. Verbally abusing users or staff is considered poor etiquette and measures can be taken without notice or explanation.
2. Harm minors in any way.
3. Impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a Algobox Administrator, Moderator, guide or host, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
4. Upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "Spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.
5. Upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses 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;
6. Upload a scene that is not meant to be spread as a scene, but should rather be posted on a bulletin board, market place, or other Service not in the scope of the Service's functionalit;
7. Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Service;
8. "Stalk" or otherwise harass another; or
9. Collect or store personal data about other users.


7. SPECIAL ADMONITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the country in which you reside.

8. INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold Algoryx Simulation AB, and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post, transmit or make available through the Service, your use of the Service, your connection to the Service, your violation of the ToS, or your violation of any rights of another.

9. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE
We reserve the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

10. Algobox PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
You acknowledge and agree that the Service and any necessary software used in connection with the Service ("Software") contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. You further acknowledge and agree that Content contained in copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws protect information presented to you through the Service. Except as expressly authorized by Us, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Service or the Software, in whole or in part.
We grant you a personal non-transferable non-exclusive right and license to use the object code of its Software on a single computer; provided that you do not (and do not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. You agree not to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to the Service. You agree not to access the Service by any means other than through the interface that is provided by Algobox for use in accessing the Service.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service.

11. RIGHT TO USE UPLOADED MATERIAL
By uploading material, you agree to give Algoryx Simulation AB the right to use uploaded material for educational, marketing and demonstration purposes, including: inclusion of the material in distributions of software; linking to the material; producing and using screenshots and videos using the material; producing printed material; and all other use of the material that relates to education, marketing and demonstration.


Have a good day,

Algoryx Simulation AB, Sweden



The rules were last updated on 23-02-2024 13:27
This EULA and TOS was last updated on 30-03-2022 09:46