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SFV Policies
SFV is an extremely structured clan who believes procedures and polices help the clan run and function move efficiently. This page showed a detailed explanation of all of our policies, from activity to recruiting. We expect that all members know and read this as this is a part of our government and our clan structure.
Clan wide Policies
Multiple clans or indecision	If a member is found to be in multiple clans, or is indecisive in choosing his loyalty, they will be disbanded from SFV immediately, with no warnings given. SFV adopts a policy of one clan, however members may be in SFV and another clan only if that other clan doesn't support any of the same games we do.
Inactivity	Inactive members are determined by the use of our Roll Call. If a member misses two roll call, the member is considered an inactive member of SFV. If the member hasn't been to the forum for two months their account will be deleted as well.
GC Complaint or member complaint	A Game Leader has the right to complain against any decision taken by a member of the Administration. This complaint will be looked at by the administration as a whole and a decision will be made. Even though this is the case, each member of SFV must respect each other and their decisions, especially their CO's. SFV is based on respect. A member also has the right to complain against any decision taken by a Game Leader. A member complaint is where the members take power against a GL or higher rank. If 3 or more members believe a decision is not correct, they may make a poll asking other members if they believe the decision is correct or needs to be changed. If the decision needs to be changed due to members voting in favor of the member vote, the GL must abide to this, or the Higher ranked officer.
Member commitment	SFV is run by its members, and not its leaders, although we have some control and make decisions. If a member is not happy, they should be happy to say this and no one will view them as stupid. SFV is for you, not for the leaders. If a problem arises between a member and a Clan Leader about a decision made, the member does have the right to put a poll to the clan against it. Note, however, that this must be done in a respectful manor or the member may face expulsion from SFV.
Leadership Problems	Because of our past, SFV Administrators will now remove any leader which is found to have personal issues against the clan administration, game leaders, and the members. If a problem is spotted, the member will be warned to cease or immediate demotion will take place to protect morale. This problem can only be heard if dealt with in the proper manor and done in a mature fashion. Once out of order, the situation will be closed and the member dealt with immediately.
Recruiting	When recruiting a new member to SFV, make sure they get all the info that is needed for them to progress within the clan. The process for recruitment is as follows: The active game may or may not hold tryouts. If a tryout is required, the member must complete one before being accepted into SFV. Trying times and dates can be discussed in game or on our forum. If no tryout is required, the gamer should just come to our forum requesting to join. It is up to the Game Leader on whether or not to require in game tryouts. Once the recruit has registered for our forums, he is to make a post containing any and all essential information as deemed by the sticky post in the Join Us forum. When members reply, they should only reply with posts containing information to keep things more organized. Though members can reply, it is the Recruiting Officers duty to see that the member makes it into the clan in a timely manor with little problems. The new recruit, and recruiter must display dignity and respect for others, otherwise neither are welcome in SFV. Recruiting is not limited to a certain amount of people nor is it expected that people should reach targets for their games. The Clan Leaders would like to see how many members Game Leaders believe is possible in a game supported by SFV.
Cheating	SFV allows no cheating in any form. Any member found cheating will be asked to provide a full statement on the incident, the accuser to provide a full statement and evidence. Cheating is classified as using a cheat program, or exploiting a area of a game to ones advantage. Cheating is not defined as "he rushed me in a no rush game", rather programs or hacks which edit original game play. If found to be true, the members IP and Username will be deleted / blocked and SFV will apologize to the person cheated, if possible. There is no member vote or GL complaint allowed here. A report of cheating should be submitted to the Game Commander of that particular game. If the evidence is sufficient, the member will be discharged.
MSN (Messenger Service)	All members of SFV are asked to have an active hotmail account and passport. This allows you to use MSN (Microsoft's Messenger Service) which SFV uses as our main source of direct contact with each other. MSN provides us with a easy way to catch a member if needed ( for example, to ask a member for some details or explain a procedure ) and also creates a small community like base where people may talk about anything and get to know each other in more detail.
Activity Policies
Forum activity	All members are required to post on the forum once every week to show their involvement and dedication to improving SFV. People should not spam post to increase their rank. If found spam posting, the member will be warned and offending posts deleted. A second violation results in suspension. People who miss 2 roll calls in a row without providing a reason to the Game Leader will be removed from SFV, however if they vow to be active, they may rejoin with the rank of Recruit. Members who do not post or view the forum for two months will have their accounts automatically deleted.
Roll calls	Roll calls provide important information to Game leader, and anyone in the game structure and leaders of the clan who may wish to check how many people are playing a particular type of game, which games may need extra support or which games are no longer active in SFV. Members and leaders are required to responds to roll calls which will be posted in the roll call forum on the 15th of every month. They have from this day to the 20th day to respond. On the 20th day of the month, the post is locked. Game Leaders must send a report to the appropriate clan leader. This information is used for the Clan leaders to get a feel for how many members are active in each game. If a member or leader missed 2 roll calls in a row they will be considered inactive however may rejoin SFV with the rank of Recruit if they choose.
Game nights	Game nights include practices, meetings, scrimmages, etc. When a game night is arranged, or a day set all members must attend, unless a reason is provided. Game nights increase community and understanding of each other's ideas, increase team play and better SFV with ideas being allowed to flow from one to another and a general decision on the way forward to be made.
Game Policies
Status Levels	Games in SFV have three levels: Future Games - Games SFV may wish to join however are not yet public Games in Progress (GIP) - Games that are out and SFV is in, however needs 8 members and leader to be considered active. Once achieved, the game leader should send a PM to the Expansion General to see that the game is promoted. Active Game - An active game with 5 members and a leader chosen who are forum and game active. If a game drops below the the required 5 members and a leader, it will be dropped to GIP status at the time of roll call. It will remain here until interest is lost in this game by the members and/or the clan administration. Games who are in GIP status for more than two months will be removed from SFV.
Fleet Names	SFV Games must all have at least one named Fleet in the following format: The "L" shown below means LETTER, such as SFV -Alpha. [SFV-LL] [SFV*LL] [SFV] Exceptions can be made if the game requires something different, however all exceptions must be approved by the administration.
Game nights	When a game night is arranged, or a day set all members must attend, unless a reason is provided. Game nights increase community and understanding of each other's ideas, increase team play and better SFV with ideas being allowed to flow from one to another and a general decision on the way forward to be made.
User groups	Game Leaders are required to keep their gaming user group up to date with information based off the roll call. This is to keep clan leaders informed of how many people are active per game and also correctly sets the forum permissions for each member.
Member Policies
Retirement	If a member is found to be inactive, involving missing two roll calls in a row, the member is retired from SFV. Retirement does not mean dismissal, only remove. The member is free to rejoin at any time, as long as they will remain active. This however does not apply if the member has posted in the leave of absence forum. A Game Assisstantor above may retire a member as seen fit.
Dismissal	If a member is found to have broken a clan rule three times, or the offense was serious enough, the member can be dismissed from SFV. Dismissal means banishment from the clan. The member may not rejoin SFV under any conditions and this stand is permanent was decided. Members can be dismissed from SFV by a Game Leader or a member of higher rank.
Officer Training	Any member of SFV can request officer training at any time. All officer training requests should be sent to the Game Leader in which the member is active in. The Game Leader can choose to train the member themselves, or they can ask assistance from the Assistant Game Leader. At no time may a request for officer training be ignored or denied. If one such request is ignored or denied, a private message should be sent to the Administration immediately.
Game Training	At any time, a member of SFV can request in-game training. In-game training involves being taught strategies, unit weaknesses and strengths, and overall game play. Requests for such training shall be sent to the Training Officer of the member's active game. The Training Officer must train the member in a timely manor or find an assistant to do so. If a member is denied training, the CEO should be contacted immediately.
Boot Camp	All gamers wishing to join SFV Game go through and pass Boot Camp. This is a process that allows potential members to get to know SFV and also for SFV members to have a chance to remove any immature or undedicated gamers wishing to join. If you are a new member and have not yet gone through Boot Camp, make a post in your gaming forum as soon as possible.
Ranks	SFV members are treated equal, regardless of rank. Though all members should be respected, it is important to be extremely respectful to officers and the administration, as they have a tough duty. Members in SFV gain rank by showing dedication, maturity, activity both in-game and on our forum, recruiting ability and time spent within the clan. Ranks in SFV are ONLY updated on the completion of the months roll call.