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Rand Linden: /* Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents) */

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Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents)

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	For more information, see {{LLOlink\|Bot policy}}.		For more information, see {{LLOlink\|Bot policy}}.
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Rand Linden at 18:27, 6 February 2012

2012-02-06T18:27:41Z

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Rand Linden: /* Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents) */

2011-05-11T23:04:19Z

Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents)

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	While we support the use of scripted agents ("bots") in Second Life, we draw the line when it comes to bots that cause an unreasonable load on our systems or on the regions in which they operate, or where their behavior negatively impacts other residents. Misuse of bots is a violation of this policy. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the Second Life search tools, including but not limited to the use of bots or camping for that purpose, is a violation of this policy and (for non-mainland estates) of the Terms of Service.		While we support the use of scripted agents ("bots") in Second Life, we draw the line when it comes to bots that cause an unreasonable load on our systems or on the regions in which they operate, or where their behavior negatively impacts other residents. Misuse of bots is a violation of this policy. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the Second Life search tools, including but not limited to the use of bots or camping for that purpose, is a violation of this policy and (for non-mainland estates) of the Terms of Service.

	For more information, see {{LLOlink\|~~Inworld~~ policy ~~on bots\|~~}}.		For more information, see {{LLOlink\|Bot policy}}.
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Rand Linden at 22:33, 10 May 2011

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Rand Linden: /* Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents) */

2011-04-21T18:27:19Z

Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents)

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Rand Linden at 23:05, 20 April 2011

2011-04-20T23:05:18Z

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	The term "land" here refers to virtual land: Second Life "land" or "mainland" is not real property—it refers to a limited license as described in the [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Terms of Service].		The term "land" here refers to virtual land: Second Life "land" or "mainland" is not real property—it refers to a limited license as described in the [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Terms of Service].


	Linden Lab strives to maintain the enjoyment of the Second Life virtual world and protect the interests of residents. In that regard, Linden Lab ("Linden Lab," "Linden" or "we") reserves the right without obligation to make the following changes to any mainland parcel or region when we determine that such changes are necessary to comply with our policies and preserve your interests. You understand and agree that we may:		Linden Lab strives to maintain the enjoyment of the Second Life virtual world and protect the interests of residents. In that regard, Linden Lab ("Linden Lab," "Linden" or "we") reserves the right without obligation to make the following changes to any mainland parcel or region when we determine that such changes are necessary to comply with our policies and preserve your interests. You understand and agree that we may:

Rand Linden: /* Second Life Mainland Policies */

2011-04-20T23:04:41Z

Second Life Mainland Policies

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	==Second Life Mainland Policies==		==Second Life Mainland Policies==

	Just like with any other living or working arrangement, we’ve got to set a few ground rules for your use of "mainland" in the Second Life virtual world. If you own or are purchasing land on the mainland, you need to read these Second Life Mainland Policies ("Mainland Policies"). The mainland is a Second Life area in which Linden Lab is the estate owner and exercises elevated discretion regarding content and design. Special rules and policies apply to landowners and businesses ~~that are~~ on the mainland. The Mainland Policies are incorporated into Second Life’s [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Terms of Service]. A violation of these Mainland Policies, therefore, is a violation of our Terms of Service, which may lead to termination of your account without further obligation on our part. The best way not to violate the rules is to know the ~~rules—so~~ please read these policies very carefully.		The mainland is a Second Life area in which Linden Lab is the estate owner and exercises elevated discretion regarding content and design. Special rules and policies apply to landowners and businesses on the mainland. The Mainland Policies are incorporated into Second Life’s [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Terms of Service]. A violation of these Mainland Policies, therefore, is a violation of our Terms of Service, which may lead to termination of your account without further obligation on our part. The best way not to violate the rules is to know the rules, so please read these policies very carefully.

			The term "land" here refers to virtual land: Second Life "land" or "mainland" is not real property—it refers to a limited license as described in the [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Terms of Service].
	~~What do we mean by "land" in these policies?~~ The term "land" ~~as we use it~~ here refers to virtual land~~, which you should not consider to be like real land or real property.~~ Second Life "land" or "mainland" is not real ~~property—it~~ refers to a limited license as described in the [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Terms of Service].

Rand Linden: /* Policy Prohibiting the Misuse of Bots (scripted agents) */

2011-04-20T23:02:48Z

Policy Prohibiting the Misuse of Bots (scripted agents)

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	We therefore may, in our sole discretion, move any parcel of land that is smaller than or equal to 128 sqm where such land is interfering with the enjoyment of a significantly larger parcel of land or region.		We therefore may, in our sole discretion, move any parcel of land that is smaller than or equal to 128 sqm where such land is interfering with the enjoyment of a significantly larger parcel of land or region.

	==Policy ~~Prohibiting~~ the ~~Misuse~~ of ~~Bots~~ (scripted agents)==		==Policy prohibiting the misuse of bots (scripted agents)==

	While we support the use of scripted agents ("~~Bots~~") in Second Life, we draw the line when it comes to ~~Bots~~ that cause an unreasonable load on our systems or on the regions in which they operate, or where their behavior negatively impacts other residents. Misuse of ~~Bots~~ is a violation of this policy. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the Second Life search tools, including but not limited to the use of ~~Bots~~ or camping for that purpose, is a violation of this policy and (for non-mainland estates) of ~~our~~ Terms of Service.		While we support the use of scripted agents ("bots") in Second Life, we draw the line when it comes to bots that cause an unreasonable load on our systems or on the regions in which they operate, or where their behavior negatively impacts other residents. Misuse of bots is a violation of this policy. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the Second Life search tools, including but not limited to the use of bots or camping for that purpose, is a violation of this policy and (for non-mainland estates) of the Terms of Service.

			For more information, see {{LLOlink\|Inworld policy on bots\|}}.

Rand Linden: /* Policy on "Ad Farms" */

2011-03-23T20:08:20Z

Policy on "Ad Farms"

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	In addition, the following important mainland policies apply to protect your uninterrupted enjoyment of your land:		In addition, the following important mainland policies apply to protect your uninterrupted enjoyment of your land:

	== ~~[[Linden_Lab_Official:About_ad_farms_and_network_advertisers#Advertising_rules_and_restrictions\|~~Policy on "Ad Farms"]] ==		== Policy on "Ad Farms" ==

	~~^ Click to see our policy~~.		See [[Linden Lab Official:About ad farms and network advertisers\|About ad farms and network advertisers]] for the relevant policies.

	==Policy Prohibiting Land-Cutting==		==Policy Prohibiting Land-Cutting==

Rand Linden: /* Policy Prohibiting Land-Cutting */

2011-03-23T20:07:03Z

Policy Prohibiting Land-Cutting

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	In general residents are welcome to subdivide larger parcels of land that they occupy into smaller parcels. Subdivision is considered "land cutting" when a resident extensively subdivides land into smaller parcels for the purpose of further "renting" or "selling" those parcels — and it is not allowed. Other prohibited land cutting includes subdividing land in a manner that decreases the ability of other residents to enjoy their land, collaborate and/or exercise land-management controls, or in a way that constitutes harassment of another resident. Linden reserves the right to make parcel alternations as necessary to ensure residents’ enjoyment of Second Life. We want to keep Second Life beautiful too.		In general residents are welcome to subdivide larger parcels of land that they occupy into smaller parcels. Subdivision is considered "land cutting" when a resident extensively subdivides land into smaller parcels for the purpose of further "renting" or "selling" those parcels — and it is not allowed. Other prohibited land cutting includes subdividing land in a manner that decreases the ability of other residents to enjoy their land, collaborate and/or exercise land-management controls, or in a way that constitutes harassment of another resident. Linden reserves the right to make parcel alternations as necessary to ensure residents’ enjoyment of Second Life. We want to keep Second Life beautiful too.

	We therefore may, in our sole discretion, move any parcel of land that is smaller than or equal to 128 sqm where such land is interfering with the enjoyment of a significantly larger parcel of land or region~~. In doing so, we will give the affected land owners at least three (3) days’ notice as well as provide a method for appealing our decision through the Support Portal~~.		We therefore may, in our sole discretion, move any parcel of land that is smaller than or equal to 128 sqm where such land is interfering with the enjoyment of a significantly larger parcel of land or region.

	==Policy Prohibiting the Misuse of Bots (scripted agents)==		==Policy Prohibiting the Misuse of Bots (scripted agents)==

	While we support the use of scripted agents ("Bots") in Second Life, we draw the line when it comes to Bots that cause an unreasonable load on our systems or on the regions in which they operate, or where their behavior negatively impacts other residents. Misuse of Bots is a violation of this policy. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the Second Life search tools, including but not limited to the use of Bots or camping for that purpose, is a violation of this policy and (for non-mainland estates) of our Terms of Service.		While we support the use of scripted agents ("Bots") in Second Life, we draw the line when it comes to Bots that cause an unreasonable load on our systems or on the regions in which they operate, or where their behavior negatively impacts other residents. Misuse of Bots is a violation of this policy. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the Second Life search tools, including but not limited to the use of Bots or camping for that purpose, is a violation of this policy and (for non-mainland estates) of our Terms of Service.