**CRIBPALS RULES **

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE RULES APPLY TO STAFF AS WELL AS MEMBERS

1) We ask that our staff as well as our members are treated with respect. If you have a problem please IM the person(s) involved and try to work out a solution, if a solution is unattainable then we ask you contact an admin member to intervene. We all want this to be fun and relaxing not stressful and uncomfortable. If such matters are brought to lobby or interfere with the running of tournaments you may receive a warning and or days in the box depending on the severity.

2) We ask that you keep a normal pace in games however we understand there are times you need a brb and that is fine but continuous slow play will result in "Slow Play Warnings" then a DQ. Each match when posted should take no longer than 15 minutes and any players going beyond that time will be given a warning. If slow play continues the TD will award the win to the player with the highest points once the game has gone beyond 15 minutes.

3) In tourney and league games there is to be NO deliberate FORFEIT or DISQUALIFICATION. If you FF or DQ yourself you will be warned Once, then receive 3 days in box.. If you FF your opp you will receive 3 days in box for 1st offense, 7 days thereafter.

4) People living in the same household no matter what the relation can NOT report a loss to each other (you may opp each other in tourney where TD reports but may not in a league game) persons living in same household may not partner each other in doubles games Doubles.

5) One account per person if you sign up as another ID in same league the 2nd ID will be removed.

6) NO form of cheating or table talk will be tolerated, you will receive One warning and then DQ'd. Under no circumstances should you ever accuse your opps publicly of cheating, if you suspect this is going on please IM the TD with your suspicion and reason for it. it is acceptable to say sp,cye p wtg p etc it is not acceptable to say anything that can lead your p to know what you do or do not have.

7) If you play a league game it is important that you report loss ASAP, as this is a ladder league and results need to stay current. We ask that you DO NOT play another until the last is reported.

8) Complaints and suggestions should be directed to admin team via the link on the left side of the main page. If it is an urgent matter and an admin is present please direct it to them in IM. we encourage you to report any problems or complaints Immediately so matters can be handled ASAP.

9)  All cases matches will be played in yahoo Social Lounge 3.

10)  Matches between 1st and 2nd place on the ladder will be 2 game matches with 1st place player having invite rights.