“You should carefully read the following Terms of Use Agreement…“If you do not agree with all of the terms in this agreement…“You must not use any of the services provided. “You will not be eligible for a refund.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

Welcome to“The world’s fastest growing browser based multi - player game.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

NOTICEThe following is intended as a primer to, and should be read in conjunction with the game’s official Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, both of which can be found at: http://www.evony.com/

Things you should know about:Ownership In short, the game’s owners and administrators own everything… …including “transcripts of the chat rooms.” (Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009) If you say something, witty, smart, or pertinent in the game forum and the administrators like it, they can use it, any way they like. They are not obliged to notify you or give you due credit.

Things you should know about:Prohibited Expression When you use the chat forum in the game, “you may be monitored” and the game administrators will use their “whole and absolute discretion” to decide what is: “Offensive, unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, sexually explicit, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable… …and/ or “embarrassing, distressing, unwanted or discomforting.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

Things you should know about:And they may suspend, terminate and/or delete your account: no questions asked, no explanations given.

Things you should know about:Suspension and Termination “Regan Mercantile US, LLC may suspend, terminate, modify, or delete accounts at any time… …FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON… …with or without notice to you.” “Most account suspensions, terminations and/or deletions are a result of violations of (the) Terms of Use or the EULA.” (Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

Things you should know about:Accounts for Minors If you are an adult in your country, you may open an account for up to three minors for whom you are responsible. They can not be held culpable. Notwithstanding this, all the same rules apply to you and to any account you open on their behalf.

Things you should know about:Privacy Certain information is collected: “Your IP address, browser type and access time will be automatically transferred and you must provide your details in order to facilitate payment.” (Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)“Your data will be transferred to payment providers.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)“Your data will not be sold to any other third party.” (Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

Things you should know about:Cost You are not obligated to pay anything in order to play the game. Yet, if you want to be able to compete with those around you, you will probably need to make a decision to pay to play. “Once payment is successfully submitted, NO REFUND WILL BE GRANTED.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)You will not be eligible for a refund even if your account is suspended terminated and/or deleted.

Things you should know about:Monitoring Your Computer “When running, the game may monitor your computer’s RAM and/or CPU processes and its operating system and communicate this information to Regan Mercantile US, LLC.” (Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)“Regan Mercantile US, LLC may disclose any and/or all information they have about you in response to a request from law enforcement or by court order.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

“You should carefully read the Terms of Use Agreement… “If you do not agree with all of the terms in the agreement… “You (should) not use any of the services provided. “You will not be eligible for a refund.”(Regan Mercantile US, LLC, 2009)

Please read the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy carefully.www.evony.comIf you make the decision to play, I hope you enjoy the game!