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by thelabradorr » Thu Feb 27, 2025 8:56 am
📌 General Rules
1️⃣ Respect & Community Etiquette
- Be kind and respectful to all members. Harassment, bullying, or excessive negativity will not be tolerated.
- Keep discussions civil and on-topic. If conflicts arise, handle them privately or contact a moderator.
- No drama-baiting, blacklisting, or public callouts—if you have an issue, reach out to a CSKC moderator.
- CSKC is an inclusive community. We welcome players of all skill levels, backgrounds, and playstyles.
2️⃣ Creating a Kennel
- Your kennel can be any theme or breed focus—working dogs, conformation, sports, or mixed kennels are all welcome!
- Kennel names should be unique to avoid confusion. Do a quick search before claiming a name.
- You may own multiple kennels
- A kennel prefix/suffix (e.g., CSKC’s Rising Sun or Rising Sun of CSKC) helps identify your dogs but is not required.
3️⃣ Dog Creation & Ownership
- Dogs in CSKC exist through artwork and written profiles.
- Players can adopt, breed, or design their own dogs, but you cannot claim another user’s dog as your own.
- If a dog is purchased or transferred, ownership changes must be recorded (refer to section in co-op archive form).
- Custom breeds are allowed, but they must be approved before entering CSKC shows.
- Fictional colors or unrealistic designs may not be eligible for conformation shows.
4️⃣ Show Participation
- CSKC hosts various conformation, working, and sporting events. Read each show’s rules before entering.
- Dogs must be properly registered in CSKC to compete in official events.
- Entries must meet minimum requirements (e.g., correct formatting, required information).
- Show results may be determined by effort-based judging, RNG, or rubric scoring depending on the event.
- Cheating, forging show results, or misrepresenting a dog’s achievements will result in disqualification.
5️⃣ Show Etiquette & Fair Play
- All participants should respect the judges’ decisions—judging is final.
- No bribing, manipulating results, or trying to pressure judges for wins.
- If a show is delayed, please be patient—judging takes time, and real life comes first.
6️⃣ Breeding Rules
- Dogs must be of appropriate age before being bred (minimum age varies by breed & event).
- Inbreeding (close relatives) is not allowed.
- Studs and broods can be offered to other kennels, but owners set the terms.
- Litter sizes are typically determined by RNG or predetermined methods (e.g., 1-6 puppies per litter).
Litter sizes can be decided by the owner OR rolled by a member of staff for a more fun, randomized experience!
- CSKC encourages ethical breeding—do not mass-produce puppies for sales.
7️⃣ Puppy Sales & Transfers
- Puppies and dogs may be gifted, traded, or sold with clear agreements between players.
- Once a dog is transferred, it belongs to the new owner unless otherwise stated.
- Breeding rights & limitations (e.g., pet-only, co-ownership) must be outlined before sale.
- No scamming, selling someone else’s dog, or breaking agreed terms—doing so may lead to a ban.
8️⃣ No Plagiarism or Art Theft
- Do not steal, trace, or heavily reference another artist’s work without permission.
- Any art used for CSKC dogs must be credited to the correct owner/creator.
- Using AI-generated art is not permitted in CSKC.
9️⃣ No Real-Life Dog Sales or Promotion
- CSKC is a fictional kennel club for virtual dogs only.
- Real-world dog sales, breeding, or rehoming ads are strictly forbidden.
🔟 No Dog Fighting or Harmful Content
- CSKC does not support, condone, or allow dog fighting, abuse, or any violent portrayals of animals.
- Dogs may participate in fictional working or hunting disciplines but must be ethically portrayed.
🔹 11. Activity & Inactivity
- You do not need to be active all the time, but if running events or breeding programs, keep participants updated.
🔹 12. Rule Updates & Club Decisions
- Rules are subject to change to improve fairness and clarity.
- CSKC moderators reserve the right to adjust, add, or clarify rules as needed.
- If you have questions or suggestions, reach out to a CSKC moderator or admin.
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thelabradorr on Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:57 am, edited 1 time in total.
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