The Code of Conduct website can be found here

Rule 2 - Do not take advantage of a service error or net split: Taking advantage of a Service error or net split is when ChanServ leaves the channel, or a server is split from the Network and the channel is effectively in two places, and members become ops themselves, or op other non ops. Only those who are meant to have channel operator status normally may hold ops in these situations. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 3 - Do not be obscene: Swearing of all kinds is forbidden in the Vast Empire channel. Whether it be swearing in another language (English being the default language for all Vast Empire channels), concealed, implied or suggested swearing. Being obscene also refers to discussing sexual, pornographic, grotesque or generally undesirable subjects in detail. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 4 - Do not over-use colors: Colors on an IRC channel are considered bad netiquette, however sometimes they are allowed. Constant usage of colors to the annoyance of other members is not tolerated. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class II Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 5 - Do not insult others: Insulting anyone in the Vast Empire channel to the point of it not being taken as a joke is completely intolerable. This includes insulting on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, creed, etc. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 6 - Do not flood: Flooding constitutes as a large amount of text displayed in a short time entered in a channel or in private chat. This is not tolerated in any channel at all. Flooding members in the channel separately with text, pings, or another way is also not tolerated and can result in a first a kick, and eventually a ban from the channel if the flooder persists on disobeying this rule. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class II Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 7 - Do not use clones: Cloning is when another person enters the channel when they are already present having two (or more) copies of themselves on the one channel. This is not tolerated on any VE channel and all clones are to be banned. Caution must be taken when there is a chance a clone could be a ghost. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class II Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 8 - Do not impersonate an officer: On IRC, impersonating an officer can be as simple as changing your nick to a rank that you do not hold, changing your nick to another person's known nick or completely changing all IRC information (ident, hostmark, etc.) as well as nick and pretending to be someone they are not. Although the severity is ranging, all are subject to an immediate kick. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 9 - Do not annoy people: As different people have different annoyance levels, it is up to the discretion of any present ops or "sub-ops" as to what action is to be taken and when. Someone can be considered annoying when a person or persons are disgusted with the persons behavior, actions or conversation. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class II Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 10 - Do not be aggressive or argumentative: When talking on the channel, do not in any way confront other members, start arguments or put other members down. All people are there for the enjoyment and the experience of IRC and that is not to be disturbed. If anyone is overly aggressive, report them. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 11 - Do not openly disobey a superior officer or channel operator: If an op or a superior officer gives an order, kicks a person or sets a ban, they are not to contradicted or argued with in public. If you have a disagreement with the order or action, speak to them in private or consult their superior officers. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 12 - Do not use unauthorized bots: All bots that are to be used must be cleared by the Head of High Council first. This means sending a copy of the script and any relevant information about the bot. If an unauthorized bot is caught, both the bot and owner will be banned. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 13 - Do obey a superior officer: If a superior officer gives an order to a junior officer, whether Vast Empire or IRC related, it must be followed. The Vast Empire Command Hierarchy is always in effect on IRC and must be followed. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 14 - Do heed an the warnings/requests of a channel operator: If a channel operator or sub-op gives a warning or asks a member to cease an activity, it is to followed immediately. After one warning the member continues to misbehave or break the Code of Conduct, that member may be kicked or banned depending on the offense. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 15 - Do not post pornographic or erotica URL's or advertise obscene channels (i.e. #KiddiePorn) in the channel. Any member who violates this rule will be punished. The punishment will range between a Class I and Class III Offense pending on the severity of the member's actions.

Rule 16 - Do not be stupid :)