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Last Updated: 05/11/2025

At PeerLoot, ethics is at the core of everything we do. This policy outlines the standards of conduct we expect from ourselves as a platform and from our community of traders. We are committed to fair trading, transparency, and integrity.

Our Ethical Commitments

Platform Integrity
We maintain the highest standards of fairness and transparency. We do not discriminate between buyers and sellers, and we apply all policies consistently across our entire user base. Our LootGuard escrow system ensures neither party has an unfair advantage.

Anti-Fraud & Anti-Scam
We are committed to preventing fraud and protecting our community:

• We investigate suspicious trading patterns
• We suspend or ban accounts engaged in scams or fraudulent behavior
• We actively work to remove stolen or illegally obtained items from our marketplace
• We do not knowingly facilitate transactions involving blackmail, extortion, or coercion

User Safety & Privacy

• We protect user data and only collect information necessary for trading
• We never sell user information to third parties
• We use industry-standard security to protect wallets and accounts
• We maintain user anonymity where possible

Standards We Expect from Our Community

Honest Trading Practices

• Sellers must accurately describe items and accounts being sold
• Buyers must not misrepresent themselves or their intentions
• All parties must deliver what was promised within the agreed-upon timeframe
• Users must not use fake accounts or engage in coordinated manipulation

Respectful Communication

• All traders must communicate respectfully in the Order Chat
• Harassment, threats, or abusive language is prohibited
• Users must not attempt to conduct trades outside of PeerLoot to avoid our protections

Compliance with Game Terms

• We acknowledge that real-world trading (RWT) exists in a legal gray area for many games
• Users accept full responsibility for any account bans or penalties from game developers
• PeerLoot does not encourage or guarantee protection against game publisher actions
• Sellers must not knowingly sell items or accounts obtained through hacking or unauthorized access

Prohibited Activities

The following are strictly prohibited on PeerLoot:

• Fraud – Misrepresenting items, accounts, or currency
• Theft – Selling stolen accounts or illegally obtained items
• Money Laundering – Using PeerLoot to launder funds or obscure transaction origins
• Blackmail – Threatening negative feedback or false disputes unless paid extra
• Account Farming – Creating multiple accounts to manipulate reputation or artificially inflate trading volume
• Collusion – Coordinating with other users to manipulate prices or harm competitors
• Harassment – Threatening, insulting, or abusing other traders

How We Enforce Our Ethics Policy

Investigation & Review
When we receive reports of unethical behavior, we conduct thorough investigations using:

• Order Chat logs and transaction history
• Evidence provided by the reporting user
• Pattern analysis to identify coordinated fraud
• Third-party verification when necessary

Enforcement Actions
Depending on the severity, violations may result in:

• Warning – First-time minor violations
• Temporary Suspension – Repeated violations or serious misconduct
• Permanent Ban – Severe fraud, money laundering, or repeated harassment
• Refunds & Reversals – Victims of fraud receive full compensation

User Appeals
Users who believe they’ve been unfairly penalized can appeal through our support team. We review appeals impartially and consider new evidence.

Our Responsibility to You

We commit to:

• Consistency – Apply ethics rules fairly to all users regardless of trading history
• Transparency – Clearly communicate why enforcement actions are taken
• Accountability – Take responsibility when we make mistakes
• Continuous Improvement – Update our policies based on community feedback and emerging threats

Community Ethics

We believe ethical trading benefits everyone. A marketplace built on trust and integrity:

• Protects all traders from fraud and scams
• Creates better prices through fair competition
• Encourages positive feedback and reputation building
• Makes PeerLoot the safest P2P gaming marketplace

We ask you to help us maintain these standards by reporting suspicious activity and treating other traders with respect.

Reporting Unethical Conduct

If you witness fraud, scams, or other unethical behavior on PeerLoot, please report it immediately:

1. Open a dispute on the relevant order (if applicable)
2. Contact our support team with evidence
3. Provide screenshots or documentation of the violation

All reports are investigated confidentially and thoroughly.