GGPoker Network Security and Environmental Policy (“SEP”)
**Current version: 20240229**
General Provisions
1.1. The Security and Environmental Policy (“SEP”), developed and maintained by the GGPoker Security Team (“Security Team” or “We”), is a binding document for all end users (“User”). Acceptance of the SEP is required to participate in games on the GGPoker platforms and the GGPoker Network (“GGPN”).
1.2. Acceptance of the GGPoker general terms of use by the User automatically means acceptance of the SEP. Any interaction with GGPN is considered as full acceptance of these terms.
1.3. The SEP aims to create and maintain a healthy gaming ecosystem on GGPN, where every participant can enjoy a safe, fair and fun environment. The policy is based on the principles of fair, legal and ethical competition.
1.4. The User is solely responsible for maintaining the security of their account, including login, password and other access data. In the event of unauthorized access to the account using correct credentials, GGPN will not be liable for any losses. We also reserve the right to cancel any illegally obtained funds.
1.5. GGPN does not compensate for losses caused by unauthorized or incorrect use of login data, unless we have failed to exercise due diligence.
1.6. If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the User is participating in prohibited activities, using unacceptable tools or services, the Security Team has the right to block the account and conduct an audit at any time, including during active play. The audit may entail restriction of access to the account, funds, gameplay (cash games and tournaments) or bonus rewards.
1.7. We reserve the right to make changes to the SEP. All significant updates will be communicated to Users via email or in-client notifications. Continued use of the services after notification is considered acceptance of the new terms.
1.8. In case of suspected fraud or illegal activity, we may pass on information about the User to the relevant law enforcement agencies.
1.9. In case of detection of violations of the fairness of the game, we may report this fact to the Poker Integrity Council.
1.10. In order to prevent fraudulent activities, we have the right to scan the User’s devices in order to detect prohibited programs, actions or tools. If the scan reveals suspicious activity, the software may analyze the associated files for comparison with databases of known illegal programs.
1.11. In case of violation of the SEP, the Security Team has the right to apply one or more penalties after a detailed investigation based on the collected data and evidence.
1.12. All decisions made by the Security Team are final and cannot be appealed.
1.13. Penalties may vary depending on applicable laws and regulations of the specific territory.
1.14. Users with Verified Name accounts are strictly limited to owning one account on the GGPoker network. The creation or use of additional accounts, both new and existing, is strictly prohibited.
1.15. Penalties that may be applied for violation of the SEP include, but are not limited to, the following:
– **WARNING**: Written notification of the violation.
– **REWARD REMOVAL**: Removal or reduction of promotional rewards.
– **SUSPENSION**: Temporary account ban.
– **ACCOUNT CLOSURE**: Permanent account closure.
– **PERMANENT BAN**: Lifetime ban from the GGPoker network.
– **FUNDS FORFEITURE**: Seizure of funds obtained through unfair play to compensate victims of unfair play or to the Ecosystem Improvement Fund. Forfeiture may include funds in the Poker Wallet, Main Wallet, and pending withdrawals.
– **POKERCRAFT ACCESS REMOVAL**: Restriction of access to the PokerCraft service.
– **GAME REMOVAL**: Ban from participating in certain types of games.
This document aims to ensure transparency, security, and fairness in the GGPN gaming ecosystem, as well as to protect the interests of all participants on the platform.
Prohibited Actions and Behavior Policy
**GGPN (Global GGPoker Network)**
General Provisions
Prohibited actions and behavior include any form of activity that violates the principles of fair play, security and fair competition on the GGPN. Participation in such activities may result in disciplinary action as specified in the relevant paragraphs of this policy.
1. Use of Real-Time Assistance (RTA)
1.1. **RTA (Real-Time Assistance)** is any external support that provides players with an unfair advantage over their opponents, influences their decision-making in real time or allows them to play in a way that is not possible without the use of such tools.
1.2. All decisions at the poker table must be made solely by the player, without any external interference.
1.3. External assistance includes, but is not limited to: software, mobile applications, web resources, physical or digital reference materials. The use of charts, tables or other auxiliary materials during the game is strictly prohibited.
1.4. **Possible sanctions**: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
2. Use of bots
2.1. **Bot** is software, algorithms, web services or applications that allow you to automate the game process without human intervention or minimize the need for player decisions.
2.2. All decisions at the gaming table must be made personally by the account owner.
2.3. Bots are classified as artificial intelligence, fully or partially automated systems, as well as any tools that automate game actions or strategies.
2.4. **Possible sanctions**: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
3. Collusion
3.1. **Collusion** is the coordination of actions between two or more users in order to gain an unfair advantage over direct opponents in cash games or tournaments.
3.2. A player must act independently and in his or her own best interests.
3.3. It is prohibited to share information about your hole cards with other participants before the end of the hand.
3.4. Players must refrain from “soft playing” (unwanted or intentionally passive interaction with certain opponents, such as friends, sponsors, or other interested parties). Exceptions include situations on the tournament bubble or in multi-player scenarios after the bubble, where one or more players are all-in.
3.5. Colluding with the intent to cause financial harm to other players is prohibited.
3.6. **Possible Penalties**: WARNING, ACCOUNT SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
4. Multi-Accounting
4.1. **Multi-accounting** is the intentional creation or use of multiple accounts within a single GGPN skin.
4.2. Players are strictly prohibited from participating in games from multiple accounts at the same time.
4.3. It is prohibited to use multiple accounts to participate in freerolls or promotions.
4.4. Verified Name account holders are only allowed to own one account on the GGPN network. Such accounts are subject to increased checks and control standards.
4.5. **Possible Penalties**: ACCOUNT SUSPENSION, ACCOUNT TERMINATION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
Notes
This policy is intended to ensure transparency, security, and fair competition within the GGPN ecosystem. Any violations will be reviewed by the Security Team and may result in appropriate action depending on the severity of the incident.
Anti-Abusive Practices Policy
**GGPN (Global GGPoker Network)**
1. Bam Hunting
1.1. **Bam Hunting** is a deliberate tactic to target less experienced players while avoiding interaction with more experienced players.
1.2. Purposefully tracking and interacting with specific users by selecting games only in their presence is prohibited.
1.3. Players are also prohibited from leaving a game shortly after specific players leave, or rejoining only when they return.
1.4. **Possible Penalties**: WARNING, TEMPORARY BANNING, REMOVAL OF REWARDS, PERMANENT BAN.
2. Data Mining
2.1. **Data Mining** is any action taken to collect hand histories other than the user’s personal game data.
2.2. Importing hand histories is permitted solely for the purpose of analyzing your own gameplay and results.
2.3. Providing direct or indirect access to PokerCraft data, including tournament results, or sharing your hand histories with third parties is prohibited.
2.4. **Possible Penalties**: RESTRICTION OF ACCESS TO POKERCRAFT, RESTRICTION OF PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN GAMES, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
3. Chip Dumping
3.1. **Chip dumping** is the intentional transfer of chips to another user. Both parties to such an action (the sender and the recipient) are responsible for the consequences of such an action.
3.2. Using chip dumping as a method of transferring money is strictly prohibited and may be classified as money laundering.
3.3. **Possible Penalties**: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
4. Network-Wide Ban Violation
4.1. **Network-Wide Ban Violation** is an attempt to return to GGPN after receiving a permanent ban from the platform.
4.2. It is prohibited to create new accounts or use existing accounts, regardless of their owner, after a permanent ban has been issued.
4.3. **Possible Penalties**: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
5. Account Sharing
5.1. **Account Sharing** is the practice of using a single account between two or more individuals.
5.2. Account owners are only allowed to play under their own credentials.
5.3. **Possible Penalties**: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, REVOKING OF REWARDS, FORFEITURE OF FUNDS.
6. Hit and Running
6.1. **Hit and Running** is a behavior in which a player leaves the table shortly after winning a large pot, depriving opponents of the opportunity to recover their losses.
6.2. The following factors are taken into account when considering such cases: the size of the pot, the number of hands played after the win, and the frequency of such behavior.
6.3. **Possible Penalties**: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, REVOKING OF REWARDS, PERMANENT BAN.
Notes
This policy is aimed at ensuring a fair and safe gaming environment on the GGPN network. Any violations will be reviewed by the Security Team, who will take appropriate action depending on the nature and severity of the incident.
Promotional Abuse
**Promotional Abuse** is the active participation in promotional activities in order to obtain additional bonuses, promotions, or leaderboard rewards that the user does not have a legal right to.
**Possible Actions**: REVOKING REWARDS, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
Third Party Account Use
**Third Party Account Use** is playing on behalf of someone else on someone else’s account or providing access to your account to third parties.
**Possible Actions**: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
Unauthorized Access (Hacking)
**Unauthorized Access** is gaining control over an account by hacking digital devices, networks, or exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain access to the user’s login and password.
If a user has become a victim of unauthorized access, they are required to immediately report the incident to the GGPN security service.
**Possible measures**: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
Unacceptable behavior
**Unacceptable behavior** includes any actions that can be classified as:
– Defamatory, racist, vulgar, hateful, obscene, profane, threatening, offensive, offensive or discriminatory;
– Contrary to the law or related to criminal activity;
– Intentionally impersonating another person or organization;
– Advertising or spam activities;
– Collecting personal information from other users;
– Deceiving or misleading other participants;
– Damaging computer systems, data or financial security;
– Concerned as “spam” or unwanted interactions with other users.
This behavior may occur through profile photos, text or voice chat, SnapCam, audio messages, and other communication channels.
**Possible Actions**: CHAT LIMIT / CHAT BAN, WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN.
Exploitative Behavior
**Exploitative behavior** is the use of unethical advantages or tactics aimed at gaining an unfair advantage at the expense of other participants in the platform.
Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to: grimming (button mashing), hole-mining, and other actions that violate the spirit of fair competition and are frowned upon by the poker community.
**Possible Actions**: WARNING, TEMPORARY BLOCK, PERMANENT BAN.
Security Manipulation and Circumvention
**Security Manipulation and Circumvention** is the deliberate attempt to bypass or exploit GGPN software in order to bypass existing security measures.
It is prohibited to exploit or attempt to exploit bugs in the client for financial gain.
**Possible Actions**: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION OF FUNDS.
Notes
This policy is aimed at maintaining high standards of security, fairness and ethics in the GGPN ecosystem. Any violations will be investigated by the Security Team, who will take appropriate action depending on the nature and severity of the incident.
Enhanced controls for VIP real money games and tournaments
Users who engage in financial arrangements (including betting, swapping, profit sharing, or co-managing a bankroll) are strictly prohibited from playing at the same VIP real money games tables as their partners.
Any dealings, including outside the client interface, are prohibited at the final tables of certain tournaments such as the GGMillion$ High Roller.
**Possible enforcement actions**: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, FORFEITURE OF FUNDS.
Mass Data Mining (MDA)
**Mass Data Mining (MDA)** is the systematic collection of data on player pools for the purpose of creating exploitative strategies based on the analysis of that data.
Users are strictly prohibited from using any means to automatically collect, extract, or analyze data from the games or actions of other players.
It is prohibited to distribute, sell or transfer any analysis, ideas or data obtained from MDA to other users or organizations.
**Possible actions**: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, FORFEITURE OF FUNDS.
Prohibited use of auxiliary tools and services
GGPN strictly prohibits the use of any third-party tools or services that may facilitate illegal activities, violate the principles of fair play or provide an unfair advantage over other participants. This includes any tools that violate GGPoker’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, internal rules or the Safety and Environmental Policy (SEP).
The following list of examples is not exhaustive:
– **Tools that affect gameplay**, including RTA (Real-Time Assistance), bots (fully or partially automated), solvers, charts and HUD (Heads-Up Display).
– **Hand history database collection tools** and mass data analysis (MDA) tools, such as Hand2Note, PokerTracker, Holdem Manager, and similar programs.
– **Tools for automating additional actions**, including seating scripts, automated note-taking systems, or other similar solutions.
– **Remote access tools**, such as TeamViewer, AnyDesk, ChromeRDP, RDPClip, LogMeIn, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Splashtop, VNC Connect, RemotePC, Zoho Assist, and others.
– **Virtual machines and emulators** that hide the user’s real device, including Oracle VM VirtualBox, VMware, Parallels, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nox, Bluestacks, MEmu, and others.
– **VPNs, proxies, and similar technologies** that mask the user’s location.
– **Scripts** designed to bypass the standard GGPoker user interface or change the intended user experience.
– **Data extraction tools** from the GGPN platform, including programs designed to mine game data.
– **Multi-device management tools**, such as Mouse without Borders, ShareMouse, Synergy, Input Director and similar solutions.
Any use of the above tools or services is considered a violation of the rules and may result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Notes
GGPN strives to provide a fair and safe gaming environment for all participants. Any suspicious activity will be thoroughly investigated by the Security Team, who will take the necessary measures depending on the nature and severity of the violation.