[CODE OF CONDUCT AS A READER]
Please read this carefully before reading any of the author's work or posting a review. These are the rules that you must abide by as a reader. Any violations to the rules stated in this list of rules or (0) any efforts to exploit a loophole will get you blocked or reported, depending on the severity.

1. REVIEWS

1.1 Under no circumstances will a review be allowed by an unsigned guest. Any guest reviews will be removed when possible.

1.2 The review section is not the YouTube comments section. As signed reviews cannot be removed, reviewers must adhere to the rules as stated:

1.2.1 The reviews must be of the story itself.
1.2.2 Grammatical errors must be stated in a constructive manner. If possible, send the author a private message (refer to CoCaaR 2.1).
1.2.3 Factual errors must be stated with proof. If possible, send the author a private message (refer to CoCaaR 2.1). If not fixed, the error is meant to be.
1.2.4 This is not an online Bible; do not criticize the beliefs held in the works.
1.2.5 Any hate reviews targeted towards a writer, the author or general bulls will not be allowed. If you hate the story due to it not following the way you like it (excluding grammatical and factual errors), leave.

2. PRIVATE MESSAGES

2.1 It is advisable to contact the author directly in the following situations:

2.1.1 If a small mistake is found (refer to CoCaaR 1.2.2, 3). However, it shall be reserved only for small mishaps. A general lack of grammar or understanding within the work must be criticized in the reviews as it reflects upon the entire work.
2.1.2 If the work has been copied (either intentional/unintentional) from another author regardless of the platform and copyright has been infringed.
2.1.3 If another author has copied the current author's work (either intentional/unintentional) regardless of platform and copyright has been infringed.
2.1.4 Another author/person has infringed the code of conduct.
2.1.5 Inquiries (refer to CoCaaR 3).

2.2 It is not allowed to contact the author directly in the following situations:

2.2.1 For dating/sexual purposes.
2.2.2 For marketing purposes.
2.2.3 To spread online hate/bullying.
2.2.4 For malicious intent.
2.2.5 To waste the author's time.

2.3 The private message sent must adhere to the following rules:

2.3.1 The message must have at most one offensive word per paragraph.
2.3.2 The message must not include affiliate links of any kind (refer to CoCaaR 2.2.2). Exceptions include if the provided service helps the author in finishing the work or any other problems he/she is facing (NOT GENERAL MARKETING BULLCRAP!).
2.3.3 No links sent must be malicious. If any links are found to be included in hp-Host's blacklists (including hp-Host partial) or detected as malicious by Virustotal (or any antivirus programs), it will be classified under CoCaaR 2.2.4.

3. COPYRIGHT POLICIES

3.1 As this is fanfiction, all characters (except stated) and items (except stated) are under the copyright laws of the companies owning them. However, the plot, original characters and custom items by the author are owned by the current author unless stated. As the plot has been modified from the original plot (unless stated), it is also owned by the current author. If an item is stated to be under the ownership of another author, it is required to check with the specified author.

3.2 The following items are free to use without limitations:

3.2.1 Parts of the plot (less than 50%).
3.2.2 The mechanics/physics of the story.

3.3 The following items must be credited (refer to CoCaaR 3.6):

3.3.1 The continuation of the plot (when the story is a continuation of one of the author's abandoned stories).
3.3.2 Fragments of the text in the story.
3.3.3 The plot (more than 50%) (If the story is a rewrite of one of the author's stories).

3.4 The following items can only be used with explicit permission from the author and must be credited (refer to CoCaaR 3.6):

3.4.1 Original characters.
3.4.2 Custom items.

3.5 Under no circumstances can the following items be used by other authors:

3.5.1 The replica of the story/work/chapter.
3.5.2 Images.

3.6 Credits given must meet the criteria as stated:

3.6.1 Credits must be stated in a clear, readable and understandable form in an area of the page where it is easy to spot.
3.6.2 The credits must have the author's penname/username along with the items borrowed. Links are optional.

3.7 Any items not stated will be classified under CoCaaR 3.5.

By reading/reviewing/using the author's work, you acknowledge and agree to the code of conducts as stated on this page. Failure to comply will result in actions being taken. Additionally, this code of conduct is (4) subject to change without prior notice.