PokerOK

Introduction

1. OVERVIEW

1.1. The Environment and Safety Policy (hereinafter "ESP"), supported and managed by the PokerOK Security Group ("Security Group"), must be read by you, the end user, before starting to play on PokerOK and the PokerOK Network ("GGPN"). Your decision to play on PokerOK confirms your agreement with the terms of the ESP.

1.2. By agreeing to or accepting the general terms of PokerOK, the User also agrees to the terms of the ESP. The User's decision to play on PokerOK signifies acceptance of these terms.

1.3. The ESP is designed to create and maintain a healthy environment on PokerOK, ensuring a safe, reliable, and enjoyable gaming environment for all Users, based on the spirit of fair, safe, and legal competition.

1.4. As the account holder, the User is fully responsible for the security of the account, its nickname, and password. In the event of unauthorized access to the account using the correct email and password, we are not responsible for any losses incurred to the account and reserve the right to confiscate any illegal earnings obtained through unauthorized access.

1.5. PokerOK is not responsible for any losses incurred by the User due to unauthorized use or misuse of login details, except in cases where we have not exercised reasonable care.

1.6. If there are reasonable grounds to believe that the User is engaging in prohibited activities or behavior, or using auxiliary tools and services, the Security Group reserves the right to block and conduct a security check of any account at any time, even during gameplay. A security check may result in restrictions on the User's account, cashier, gameplay (both cash games and tournaments), or bonus rewards.

1.7. The ESP may be revised and amended at any time after prior notice to the User. Significant changes will be sent to you by email with a brief description of the Terms. When logging in, you will also receive a pop-up message offering to view the fully updated ESP. Continued use of the services after notification of significant changes to the ESP will be considered as your acceptance of the changes.

1.8. If there is suspicion of criminal or fraudulent activity, we may inform the relevant authorities about the User's identity.

1.9. In the event of any instances of dishonesty, we may report this to the Poker Integrity Council.

1.10. To prevent fraud, we reserve the right to conduct a check of the User's computer or device to track prohibited actions and behavior or the prohibited use of auxiliary tools or services. If suspicious activity is detected during the check, our software may scan related files to create a comprehensive matrix that will be compared with profiles of known illegal automated programs.

1.11. In the event of a violation of the ESP, the security team reserves the right to impose one or more restrictions after a thorough investigation of the case based on accumulated information, data, and evidence.

1.12. Any decision made by the security service is final.

1.13. Punitive measures applied by the Security Service to Users may vary depending on the regulations in force in a particular jurisdiction.

1.14. Users with real-name accounts are allowed to maintain only one account across the network without exception. In addition, Users undergoing verification or already verified are prohibited from creating or using any other accounts, whether new or existing in the PokerOK Network.

1.15. Actions that may be taken against Users for confirmed violations based on accumulated information available to us are one or a combination of the following actions:

WARNING: written notice;

REMOVAL OF REWARDS: removal/reduction of your rewards;

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION: temporary suspension of your account;

ACCOUNT CLOSURE: permanent closure of your account;

PERMANENT BAN: permanent ban on access to the entire PokerOK network;

CONFISCATION: confiscation of funds to compensate victims of any prohibited/fraudulent activities (loss of funds due to the use of bots or other third-party programs, loss of funds due to collusion, loss of funds due to bumhunting). Confiscation of funds may include funds not only in your poker wallet but also in your main wallet, as well as pending withdrawal transactions.

REMOVAL OF POKERCRAFT ACCESS: restriction of access to PokerCraft;

REMOVAL FROM GAMES: restriction on playing certain types of games;

Prohibited Actions and Behavior

Prohibited actions and behavior are those forms of activity and behavior that are strictly prohibited on PokerOK. Engaging in prohibited activities and prohibited behavior may result in the penalties specified in the relevant section.

2. Use of Real-Time Assistance (RTA)

2.1. Real-Time Assistance (RTA) is defined as any external assistance that either provides users with an unfair advantage over their opponents, influences their decision-making in real-time, or allows them to play in a manner they otherwise would not be able to on their own.

2.2. Each decision made at the poker table must be made without outside assistance.

2.3. External assistance includes, but is not limited to, software, applications, websites, physical and digital reference materials. The use of any schemes during play is strictly prohibited.

2.4. Possible actions for violations: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION

3. Use of Bots

3.1. A bot is defined as software, websites, or applications that allow play without human intervention or reduce the need for a human to make decisions and/or perform actions.

3.2. Each decision made at the poker table must be made by the human account holder.

3.3. The term "bot" includes, but is not limited to, artificial intelligence, fully and partially automated bots, and any other tools that automate decision-making or actions.

3.4. Possible actions for violations: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION

4. Collusion

4.1 Collusion is behavior where two or more users establish a partnership to gain an unfair advantage over other users playing at the same cash game table or in the same tournament. Standard rules on collusion:

4.2 Users' hands must be played in their own best interest;

4.3 Users must not share information about pocket cards with other users in real-time under any circumstances;

4.4 Users must refrain from using soft play tactics, which is intentionally playing hands non-aggressively against users who are friends, backers, or other interested parties. The only exception to this rule is the bubble In The Money (ITM) (reaching prize places in tournaments), as well as a number of hands following the ITM bubble, in which one or more users go all-in;

4.5 Users must not collude to cause financial harm to another user.

4.6 Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION

5. Multi-accounting

5.1. Multi-accounting involves the intentional creation and/or use of multiple accounts on the same PokerOK skin.

5.2. Users are strictly prohibited from participating in any game using multiple accounts simultaneously.

5.3. Users are strictly prohibited from participating in any freerolls or promotions using multiple accounts simultaneously.

5.4. Users with Verified Name accounts are allowed to maintain only one account across the entire Network without exception. Note that Verified Name accounts are subject to more thorough scrutiny and higher standards.

5.5. Possible actions for violations: ACCOUNT CLOSURE, PERMANENT BAN, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, CONFISCATION.

6. Bumhunting

6.1. Bumhunting is the intentional play against one or a group of (typically weaker) users, while the bumhunter usually avoids playing against stronger players.

6.2. Users are strictly prohibited from seeking out and engaging specific users by only participating in games in the presence of these users.

6.3. Users are strictly prohibited from targeting specific users, such as leaving a game shortly after certain players leave, and/or resuming play when these users return.

6.4. Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, REMOVAL OF REWARDS, PERMANENT BAN.

7. Data Mining

7.1. PokerOK defines data mining as any actions that lead to the accumulation of hand histories that were not played by the player themselves.

7.2. PokerOK strictly prohibits the use of any third-party tools to obtain data or import hand histories from a poker table and/or PokerCraft.

7.3. PokerOK strictly prohibits users from providing direct or indirect access to PokerCraft data to third parties.

7.5. Possible actions for violations: REMOVAL OF ACCESS TO POKERCRAFT, REMOVAL OF GAMES, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

8. Chip Dumping

8.1. Chip dumping refers to actions where a user intentionally loses their chips to another player.

8.2. In chip dumping, both the user who gives away the chips and the one who receives them are at fault.

8.3. Chip dumping as a method of transferring money is strictly prohibited and may be considered money laundering.

8.4 Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

9. Re-registration After a Ban

9.1. The PokerOK network strictly prohibits users who have previously been banned from playing in the PokerOK network from returning with any account on any PokerOK Network skin.

9.2. Users are strictly prohibited from returning to PokerOK to play on any new or previously existing accounts, regardless of who owns the account, after receiving a network-wide ban.

9.3. Actions taken in case of violation: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

10. Account Sharing

10.1. The PokerOK network prohibits account sharing. Each account must always be accessible only to the user who registered it.

10.2. A user is only allowed to own and play on the account registered under their own credentials.

10.3. Possible actions for violations: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, REMOVAL OF REWARDS, CONFISCATION.

11. Hit-and-Run

11.1. Hit-and-run refers to leaving the table shortly after winning a significant pot, depriving opponents of the opportunity to recover their losses.

11.2. Factors considered when determining hit-and-run behavior include, among others, the size of the pot, the number of hands played after winning the pot, and the frequency of such behavior.

11.3. Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, REMOVAL OF REWARDS, PERMANENT BAN.

12. Abuse of Promotions

12.1. Abuse of promotions refers to actively participating in any promotion with the aim of gaining additional bonuses/rewards on the leaderboard beyond what the User is entitled to.

12.2. Possible actions for violations: REMOVAL OF REWARDS, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

13. Ghosting

13.1. "Ghosting" refers to playing on behalf of someone else on an account not owned by them or allowing someone else to play on their account.

13.2. Possible actions for violations: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

14. Hacking

14.1. Hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to an account — its login and password — by hacking a digital device(s) and/or network(s).

14.2. If a user becomes a victim of hacking, they must immediately report the incident to the security service.

14.3. Possible actions for violations: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

15. Abusive Behavior

15.1. Abusive behavior refers to any action that is (but not limited to):

• defamatory, racist, vulgar, hostile, obscene, profane, threatening, abusive, offensive, or discriminatory
• illegal or related to criminal activity
• intended to impersonate another person (people) or organization
• intended for advertising purposes
• intended to gather personal information
• intended to deceive or mislead others
• damaging to computer, data, or financial security of any party
• considered as "spamming" to other users.

15.2. Abusive behavior includes, but is not limited to, actions related to profile pictures, chats, SnapCam, audio chat, or voice messages.

15.3. Possible actions for violations: SUSPENSION FROM CHAT / CHAT BAN, WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN

16. Predatory behavior

16.1. Predatory behavior is defined as actions by users aimed at exploiting unethical advantages and tactics to take advantage of other users for unfair profit.

16.2. Predatory behavior includes, but is not limited to: retholling, grimming, battoning.

16.3. Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN

17. Fraud

17.1. Fraud is defined as any manipulation with malicious intent on PokerOK and its software to bypass established security measures.

17.2. User is strictly prohibited from exploiting or attempting to exploit software bugs or features we offer within the client for financial gain.

17.3. Possible actions for violations: PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION

18. Enhanced Monitoring of VIP Games and Real Money Tournaments

18.1. Users engaged in financial transactions are strictly prohibited from playing at the same VIP game tables as their partners: betting, swaps, or any agreement involving bankroll and/or profit sharing.

18.2. Users are strictly prohibited from making deals, including off-client deals, at the final table of certain tournaments, including Super MILLION$ High Roller.

18.3. Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

19. Mass Data Analysis (MDA)

19.1. Mass Data Analysis (MDA) refers to the collection of data on specific player pools and their gaming capabilities.

19.2. Users are strictly prohibited from using any means for systematically collecting and processing data about any games or actions of other players.

19.3. Users must not share, sell, or distribute any analytical data or information obtained from MDA with other users or organizations.

19.4. Possible actions for violations: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

20. An additional advantage when playing in a casino

20.1. Playing with an advantage refers to any action that involves (but is not limited to):

• Tracking played cards
• Using any equipment or software to analyze game results
• Applying methods or strategies that allow for an unfair advantage

20.2 Possible actions in case of violation: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, FUNDS CONFISCATION

20.3 Activities of stables that systematically violate platform rules (including team play, soft play, ghosting, collusion, bam hunting, multi-accounting, collective data collection, notes and mining) must cease. Otherwise, as per the updated April 8 Agreement on Ecology and Security, bankrolls of players in stables will be confiscated.

We accept as truth that poker is an individual game, and such stable activities promote the view of poker as a team game, which contradicts the entire positioning of the PokerOK Network.

20.3.1 Stables must not publicly advertise backing of players. Backing should be a private arrangement, not a marketing tool to attract more players to the stable.

20.3.2 Any stable violating these rules is prohibited from doing business on PokerOK and PokerOK Network, as well as any associated players, who may face restrictions, blockages, or confiscation of funds.

21. Backing

21.1. Players participating in tournaments must disclose any backing agreements using the appropriate function in the client.

21.2. Failure to disclose these agreements will be considered intentional deception.

21.3. Backing may be unavailable in your region.

21.4. PokerOK may request documentary proof regarding any backing agreements, which the player must provide.

21.5. Possible actions in case of violation: WARNING, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION, PERMANENT BAN, CONFISCATION.

Prohibited Use of Auxiliary Tools or Services

PokerOK strictly prohibits the use of any auxiliary tools or services that may facilitate prohibited actions and behavior. Furthermore, any tools or services that provide an unfair advantage over opponents or lead to a violation of the Rules and Conditions of PokerOK, Privacy Policy, Platform Rules, or SEP are strictly controlled and prohibited. It should be noted that the examples of auxiliary tools or services listed here are by no means an exhaustive list.

• Any tools or services that may assist in performing any actions in poker and thereby influence decision-making, specifically RTA, bots (fully or partially automated), solvers, charts, or HUDs. However, tools or services that do not support PokerOK or interact with it during gameplay will not be flagged.
• Any tools or services that assist in performing additional actions while accessing the client, specifically seating scripts or automatic record-keeping tools.
• Remote access tools that allow access to the user's computer or device, including, specifically, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, ChromeRDP, RDPClip, LogMeIn, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Splashtop, VNC Connect, RemotePC, and Zoho Assist.
• Virtual machines or emulators of any kind that conceal the user's computer and device, including, specifically, Oracle VM VirtualBox, VMware, Parallels, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nox, Bluestacks, or MEnu.
• VPNs, proxy servers, or any other tools that conceal the user's location.
• Any tools or services designed to extract or mine game data from PokerOK.
• Any tools or services that allow controlling access to multiple devices, specifically, Mouse without Borders, ShareMouse, Synergy, and Input Director.