Animal House Cards Rules
General Rules
Be respectful of everyone and have fun! All staff, players, spectators, customers and visitors are expected to conduct themselves in a way that ensures all participants, customers, spectators and staff enjoy themselves as much as possible.
Animal House Cards reserves the right to ask anyone to leave at any time and may at our sole discretion prohibit you from future events should you violate any portion of the Code of Conduct.
The following are expected from all players, customers, spectators and staff:
- Fun: Games are fun. Enjoy. Your fun should not infringe on others and their ability to have fun. Be nice, share the fun, and treat others how you would like to be treated.
- Fairness: Games cease to be fun when players break the rules to achieve victory. A player should prefer to lose a game than to win by cheating. Taking advantage of inexperienced players or customers for personal gain through deceptive play, trades, or promotion of competing businesses is not fair and will not be tolerated.
- Respect: Players, spectators, customers, staff and property should be treated with the same respect that players would expect for themselves and their property.
- We do not tolerate racism, religious discrimination, sexism, purposeful misgendering, ableism, or ageism, etc.
- Promotion, Solicitation and Purchasing – conducting any other business without the express permission from Animal House Cards staff is disrespectful of the community and business. This includes the promotion of, buying or selling of cards, games or other items including any form of purchase or sales and event promotion for any personal gain or any other venue. Doing so without express written permission is strictly prohibited and grounds for expulsion from any event and/or denial of entry for any and all future events at the sole discretion of Animal House Cards staff. We prefer that members of the community are safe with trades and purchases, as such, these activities are allowed and we will authenticate cards. Please just ask us about what you are doing first!
- Theft is disrespectful of personal property and will not be tolerated at any level. Animal House Cards reserves the right to search any container, bag, package, case, or items at any time. This includes theft by unfair / inequitable trading practices.
- Distracting an opponent or a judge to gain advantage shows disrespect to everyone involved in an event.
- Clean – pick up after yourself and leave the game space as clean as you found it, or better.
- Sportsmanship – Winning or losing with grace is vital to the enjoyment of any game. The desire to continue playing a game can be soured by players that berate their opponents after winning or losing a match. Demeaning, disrespectful comments, or actions before, during or after a game indicate poor sportsmanship and will not be tolerated.
- Community – We all want more people to play games with. Players should strive to help each other increase their play skills, game knowledge and experience. It is not a player’s responsibility to make his or her opponent’s plays for that opponent. However, discussing strategies, offering tips, or constructively critiquing game play decisions after a match has been completed helps both participants to become better players.
- Teaching a new player to play and providing other players with a positive experience are the most valuable things any person can provide to our community. We greatly appreciate your support in our efforts to makes Animal House Cards and the communities we serve a safe, fun experience for all.
- Scheduled events take precedence over walk-in/casual gamers however we will make every effort to accommodate you.
- Gamers may not “reserve” tables by leaving their belongings at a table and then leaving the store.
At the end of the day, we want all participants, spectators, customers and staff to have had a fun and enjoyable experience and thank you for following the Animal House Cards Code of Conduct to make this possible.
Harassment and Other Prohibited Behaviors
Harassment and any behavior that disrupts another person’s experience is prohibited. Disallowed behavior includes unwanted physical contact, threats, heckling or jeering, or any other form of rude, offensive, or disruptive behavior. This policy applies regardless of whether the behavior is aimed at a specific person.
If another person indicates they no longer wish to speak to or interact with you, you must immediately cease your conversation and interaction with them, and you may not follow them to another area.
If you experience harassment or other unwanted behavior, please speak to a Store Employee to discuss or report an incident or concern. We strongly encourage guests to report an incident as soon as possible after it occurs.
In addition, the following are not tolerated:
- Foul or Abusive Language – this will not be tolerated at any event. You may be expelled from any event without prizes at the sole discretion of Animal House Cards staff for any derogatory, abusive, or foul language.
- Bullying – including hazing, discriminatory or derogatory language, comments or activities will not be tolerated at any level.
- Theft – of any property is not tolerated and will result in a minimum of a 180-day banning and a report to local law enforcement and sanctioning body for all events.
- Improper Attire – Wearing of obscene or demeaning attire is not allowed. You may be asked to leave if you are wearing anything that we believe to be inappropriate. This is at the sole discretion of Animal House Cards Staff.
- Poor Personal Hygiene – If you haven’t taken a shower or washed your clothes in a while, we may ask you to leave and do so.
- No Drugs or Alcohol – in or out of your person. Anyone caught with illegal drugs at an Animal House Cards event, including parking lots, may receive a lifetime ban on the first offense without warning. No vaping, smoking, consuming of alcohol or marijuana is allowed on the premises.
- No weapons – Animal House Cards prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons by all persons other than law enforcement officers and staff.
- Horseplay – Horseplay of any kind (hitting, mock fighting, kicking, etc.) is not tolerated. You may be asked to leave for Horseplay at the discretion of Animal House Cards staff.
Photography
Participation in our events may result in your photograph being taken for promotion on the Animal House Cards website, social media and literature. Some game companies also require photographs of our events for Organized Play support. They may use those images in their marketing efforts as well. By participating in our events, you are agreeing to let your image be used as described above. If you have a concern about this policy, please speak to a staff member.
Personal Photography – Be polite with your camera and how you conduct your photography or video recording. Photography and video recording are generally permitted. However:
- It is strictly prohibited to take a photo of any person without consent. No is no.
- It is also prohibited to take a photo if a reasonable person would know the subject(s) would probably not want to be photographed under the circumstances.
- Photography by non-Animal House Cards Staff for commercial purposes requires written approval of Animal House Cards management and those being photographed.