This Protection Policy defines the standards, protective measures, and behavioral expectations governing all interactions within the Dawnlands platform. In the grim darkness of constant warfare, security, fairness, and integrity are not privileges — they are laws. All users must abide by the following principles to preserve the balance between order and chaos. 1. Account Integrity and Safeguards Each Warlord is responsible for the security of their account. Credentials must be kept secret and never shared. Unauthorized access, account trading, or identity manipulation will result in the swift application of disciplinary measures. Repeated login attempts from suspicious sources may trigger protective account restrictions. 2. User Data Protection Player information is guarded by robust encryption systems and monitored by secure protocols. Data access is granted only to vetted personnel operating under strict confidentiality obligations. Personal data is never sold or disclosed without direct user consent unless required by applicable law. 3. Payment and Transaction Defense All purchases made within the realms of Chaos are subject to real-time fraud analysis and validation. Use of stolen payment credentials, chargeback abuse, or circumvention of payment limits will result in immediate action. Only transactions made through official in-game systems are recognized as legitimate. 4. Anti-Cheat Doctrine Cheating is heresy. Use of bots, automation tools, modified clients, or unauthorized software is strictly forbidden. Detection systems actively monitor for behavior inconsistent with standard gameplay, including unnatural resource gains, combat anomalies, or map manipulation. Sanctions for cheating include item removal, rank resets, and permanent bans. 5. Player Conduct and Discipline Insults, threats, harassment, or attempts to sow chaos in the community outside the battlefield will not be tolerated. All communications must follow the rules of fair engagement, even when directed at enemy factions. Reports from fellow Warlords are reviewed carefully, and repeat offenders will face escalating consequences. 6. Protection of War Assets and Content All visual, audio, and narrative content in Dawnlands is protected intellectual property. Unauthorized reproduction, re-distribution, or alteration of game content — including lore, artwork, or mechanics — is strictly prohibited. Fan projects are welcome if they do not infringe on protected content or misrepresent the Warhammer brand. 7. Guilds, Alliances, and Trading Oversight Guild communications and alliance transactions are monitored for coordination abuse, resource manipulation, or coercive tactics. Black-market dealings, fake trades, or scamming within alliances will be met with severe penalties. Trading of in-game assets for real-world currency outside approved channels is forbidden. 8. Protection of Younger Warriors Access to the game is limited to players who meet minimum age requirements defined in the user agreement. Measures are in place to protect young users from exposure to inappropriate content or interactions. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use platform tools to manage and monitor activity. 9. Infrastructure Security and Defense Protocols Servers are protected by multi-layered defenses, including anti-DDoS technology and real-time intrusion detection. Unexpected disruptions are met with swift countermeasures to restore stability and safeguard progress. Backup systems and encrypted logs support recovery and traceability of all critical events. 10. Combatting Deception and Phishing The forces of Chaos may tempt users through false messages, fake giveaways, or deceptive login screens. Do not engage. Official representatives will never request passwords, payment information, or verification codes via chat or email. Any suspicious behavior or attempted impersonation must be reported immediately. 11. Moderation of Player-Created Content Warlord names, guild titles, banners, and chat content must comply with thematic and community standards. Profanity, hate speech, impersonation of staff, or disruptive symbols are not permitted. All content is subject to review and removal based on moderation rules. 12. Software Integrity Enforcement Only official versions of the game client are allowed. Any attempt to modify or reverse-engineer the software violates this policy. Regular patches and security updates reinforce system stability and defend against known exploits. Players using unauthorized tools or manipulating memory/code structures will face permanent bans. 13. Responsibility and Player Awareness Each Warlord must remain vigilant over their own digital stronghold — including devices, networks, and personal security. The game does not accept liability for damage or loss resulting from external threats such as malware or careless sharing of credentials. Players are encouraged to maintain strong passwords and refrain from using unofficial third-party services.