Harassment and disruptive behavior are not allowed in FINAL FANTASY XI or PlayOnline. These actions violate the PlayOnline Member Agreement and can result in disciplinary action. The following are examples of inappropriate behavior in FINAL FANTASY XI (Please refer to the PlayOnline Rules & Policies for more information).
* Be sure to also refer to the "GM Policies" now available to the public.

Harassment

• Using language not acceptable in a public venue.
• Any language that condemns any race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or gender.
• Any language that is purposely meant to harm or harass a third party.
• Any group formed for the purpose of harassing a player or players.

Disruptive Behavior

• Any action that deliberately causes a monster to attack another player character, or MPK-related action.
• Holding a Notorious Monster without attacking it while other players are waiting.
• Deliberately interrupting a conversation or chat session by spamming the log window or other such actions.
• Sending unwanted items to another player through the delivery box.
• Group actions that block access and impede other players' movements within the game.
• Any action that keeps another player from completing a quest or mission.
• Examining other players continuously to disrupt their gameplay.
• Actions that excessively deprive others of the ability to experience various gameplay features.
• Any other action that is determined by a GM to cause a disruption in gameplay.
• Advertising for “power leveling” or behavior that helps facilitate such activity.

In-Game Fraud

Defined as any action to defraud another player with the intent to gain items or gil for personal profit.

Game Balance Issues

• Any use of a program that is not officially sanctioned by Square Enix.
• Controlling a player character through use of a program or machine that is not officially sanctioned by Square Enix.
• ANY use of third-party programs, regardless of benefit.
• Selling items or accounts to gain money in the real world, or other RMT-related actions.

Other Improper Actions

• Trying to impersonate other players by using their handle names or other means of communication.
• Ignoring instructions from Game Masters.
• Impersonating a Game Master or an official representative of Square Enix.
• Any act that compromises the FINAL FANTASY XI service, or attempts to affect said service.

Additionally, GMs may give directives to players during periods of technical difficulties with the game. This is to prevent any harmful side effects to players and should be followed immediately. SQUARE ENIX is not responsible for any negative effects on account of players who ignore such directives. This includes any directives given during normal maintenance service.

Communicating with Players

Dealing with Disruptions