What Can and Can't I do?

All rules apply to Usernames, Signatures, User Profiles, Homepages, Zetamails, Pet Names, Clubs, and Forums

Zetapets is meant to be a Safe and Secure website for anyone, anywhere, of any age. By using this site you automatically agree to all the Rules and Conditions listed below. The breaking of any of the rules can result in your username or Internet Protocol Address (IP) being banned. If you see someone breaking these rules, you can zmail any staff member that is online, or email us at report@zetapets.com.

1. Spamming
Absolutely NO SPAMMING - no posting pointless messages (examples... LOL, hahaha, hi or smileys). Spamming has several meanings. This includes posting multiple times for the purpose of being heard by a larger audience or to gain in rank on the forums. Absolutely No "party boards, longest boards, and advertising shops on the boards not allowed" either. For more information on this rule click here. Spamming will result in warnings, and if continued may result in mute, suspension or ban.

2. Discussion of other pet sites
Discussion of other pet sites is allowed as long as it remains within the other guidelines. This means you will not be warned for civil conversation about other petsites or for providing constructive criticism about Zetapets. However, discussions created solely for malicious purposes, blatant advertising and linking to other petsites/petsite fansites is still a violation of the rules and may result in a warning, suspension or banning.

3. Inappropriate Language/Content
This includes all curses and acronyms that are unsuitable for Zetapets. You are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner -- Zetapets is a privilege, not a right. If you are not mature enough to handle it, and cannot get your point across without profanity, then you will get a warning. If you ignore the warning and continue with your disruption of the message boards, then you will be banned. This includes inappropriate links, jokes, pictures, etc.

4. Cheating and Abusing Bugs
Refreshers, cheats, hacks, cracks, warez or knowingly exploiting bugs is not allowed, and if you do find a bug, please email us at bugs@zetapets.com. Any users found cheating shall be banned immediately. This is absolutely intolerable.

5. "Hacking"
The term is used loosely here. Anyone who attacks Zetapets through means other than those outlined above is in violation of this rule. For example, trying to take the server(s) down by repeatedly pinging it. "Hacking" is grounds for being banned.

6. Scamming
Many users take advantage of newbies and promise vast rewards and hordes of treasure in return for downloading a program, changing their e-mail address, and things like that. Some people are easily fooled -- after all, there is much promise. Users found to be scamming, including linking to a scam or "get-rich-quick" schemes shall be banned immediately. Remember - No Zetapets Staff Member or Moderator will EVER ask you for your password. NO promotions offering prizes of any sort anywhere on our site. Promotions could include raffles or lotteries. Users are not allowed to hold contests that require other users to "pay" for a chance to win either with zetapoints or items, anywhere on our site, as it can turn into a scam, but staff may hold them periodically for you.

7. Harassing Zetapets and/or Staff Members
Do NOT argue with a Moderator or Staff member. All Moderator and Staff decisions are FINAL. We reserve the right to warn/mute/ban your account for any reason that the administration deems to be appropriate cause. Moderators and Staff will choose a fair punishment depending upon the severity of the violation. If you do not think the decision is fair, please e-mail your complaint to: if it was staff send to support@zetapets.com. if it was a moderator send to moderation@zetapets.com.

8. NO personal attacks on other people.
This includes "I attack you". We do not countenance this type of behavior.

9. Politics/Religion/Social Issues
We do not allow talk of any of these subjects for obvious reasons. Do not post about religion, political or social views. Do not post your support for issues as this invites others to attack/argue with you.

10. Dating/Romance
Zetapets is not a dating service, and will never be one. So do NOT ask people or pets to "marry" or "date" you or your pets, if somebody reports you or warns and you continue to break this rule you can be banned. This also includes anyone looking for a boyfriend or girlfriend, so just don't do it! This also applies to the RPG forum!

11. No language other than English
Our Mods cannot speak every language. Plus, no posting encoded/undecipherable text, like chatespeak, leet or binary.

12. NO Private Information
NO online chat rooms anywhere on our site or links to sites with chat rooms. NO advertising AIM, YAHOO, ICQ, MSN or any other instant messager chat. That's why we have forums. Do not post any chat program screen-names, e-mail addresses or give ANY private information to anyone in your signature, homepage, or profile. This includes but is not limited to: fullname; city; state; school. This is for your safety.

13. You can use Zetapets images on sites, but you must put a copyright notice, explained on the legal information page. Do not link them directly to Zetapets. This won't work, anyway, since we have protection against unwanted image linking. You cannot claim these images as your own. That is illegal.

14. Multiple accounts:
You may have a total of two accounts, one gallery and one main. Your gallery account can only be funded via games and donations (donations must be clearly stated). However, your main account can be used for the entire site. You can trade from either account. Making extra accounts to gain zetapoints, rare/seasonal items or referrals is considered cheating and will not be tolerated.

Important: If you see any users breaking any of these rules, please report them right away to report@zetapets.com!

Rules may change at any time without notification!