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Whirled

2024-01-10T11:13:50Z

Drill8Bit: /* Current Team */

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:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==

===Original Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

===Current Team===

Engineering: [http://whirled.club/#people-2 Vox]

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extended Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* On April 8, 2017 Whirled dissolved
* On August 31, 2018 Whirled Club entered private beta with an invite only audience
* On September 5, 2018 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* Official 'Launch' to the public take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Club Whirled FAQ

2023-04-03T18:21:37Z

Drill8Bit: Updated with new prices

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{{main|Club Whirled}}
[[Club Whirled]] is Whirled Club's subscription plan. This is an entirely optional subscription that gives members a number of benefits.

== FAQ ==
=== Isn't Club Whirled the same as Whirled Club? ===
Well - We should have seen this coming. Whirled Club is the website - Club Whirled is the subscription that gives members added benefits in exchange for continued support of Whirled Club.
=== How much does Club Whirled cost? ===
Club Whirled has 3 prices, depending on the length of subscription you choose.
1 month costs $4.99, 3 months costs $4.00 per month ($11.99), 12 months costs $2.50 per month ($29.99).
=== How many bars do I get per month as a Club Whirled member? ===
You get 10 bars per month as a Club Whirled member. This is equal to $2.50 worth of bars for each month!
=== How can I join Club Whirled? ===
Great question! Head to the billing page by clicking "Get Bars" top right.

=== What happens when my membership expires? ===
When your membership expires, you'll go back to being a regular ol' Whirled Club player. You'll get to keep your exclusive avatars that you received while you were a member of Club Whirled, and any bars you have left over. Club Whirled does not auto-renew.
=== Do I get a receipt when I buy Club Whirled? ===
All payment for real money on Whirled Club is handled by PayPal. To obtain a receipt you should contact PayPal.
=== My Club Whirled subscription hasn't showed up yet! ===
Club Whirled subscriptions may take up to an hour to activate in our system after your payment is confirmed. If it doesn't show up after that, [https://www.whirled.club/#support contact support] and we'll get that sorted out for you!
=== What if my question isn't answered here? ===
[https://www.whirled.club/#support Reach out to us] and we'll answer any of your questions!

== See Also ==
*[[Avatar creation FAQ]]
*[[Billing FAQ]]
*[[Club Whirled]]
*[[Community Standards]]
*[[Frequently asked questions]]
*[[Terms of Service]]
*[[Whirled game creation FAQ]]

Club Whirled

2023-04-03T18:15:54Z

Drill8Bit: Updated perks

[[Image:Club_Whirled-name_star.png|right|frame|A Club Whirled member with a star by his name standing next to a non-member.]]'''Club Whirled''' is Whirled Club's subscription plan. It is an entirely optional and non auto renewing subscription that allows members to receive exclusive privileges in exchange for continued support of Whirled Club.

Some frequently asked questions are answered [[Club Whirled FAQ|here]].

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== {{clearright}}Monthly Benefits ==
[[Image:Club_Whirled-star_first_in_occupants_list.png|right|frame|Club Whirled members get stars next to their names and are first in room & game occupant lists.]]
* A [[Image:Icon-Club Whirled.png]] star next to your name that boosts your name to the top of the player list in the [room]] or [[game]] you're in.
* 10 [[currency#Bars|bars]]
* 50% bonus on top of daily coin rewards - up to 19,000 more coins each month (accessible via the me tab)
* 20% more coins per bar exchanged (accessible by clicking the bar icon top right)
* Get that months legacy Club Whirled avatar
* Broadcast prices stay fixed at 10,000 coins each. Club Whirled members' broadcasts do not contribute to inflation of broadcast prices for non-members.
* Reduced cost for [[Whirled_(themed)|group themes]] and rooms.
* Create [[party|parties]] for free
* Create listings for free
* Your comments are highlighted yellow

'''NOTE: If you have lost the privilege of being able to broadcast due to [[Terms of Service]] violations, joining Club Whirled will NOT restore your ability to broadcast.'''

== History ==
Club Whirled was added on the 19th of September 2019. and refreshed on the 4th of April 2023

== See Also ==
*[[Billing FAQ]]
*[[Club Whirled FAQ]]
*[[List of Club Whirled items]]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Support

2018-09-06T18:43:03Z

Drill8Bit:

Thank you for helping us with the beta test of Whirled! We're still in a developmental stage, so bugs are bound to pop up every now and then - we'll appreciate your bug reports and ideas.

== Have questions? ==
Please address your support inquiries to the following, depending on their nature:
* To report violations of the [[Community Standards]] and the [[Terms of Service]], use the [[report|report system]].
* For bug reports and technical issues, visit the [http://www.whirled.club/#groups-d_5 Bug Hunters] discussions.
* For general discussion and how-tos, visit the [http://www.whirled.club/#groups-d_1 Brave New Whirled] discussion.
* For [[ban]] appeals, email banned AT whirled DOT com.
* For specific billing questions, email billing AT whirled DOT club.
* For other questions use the [http://www.whirled.club/#support Whirled Support form].

== Other useful links ==
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Account security]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]

[[Category:Help]]

Chat

2018-09-06T18:04:11Z

Drill8Bit: /* /broadcast */

[[Image:Block_in_chat.png|frame|right|You can get a menu of options by left clicking on a player's underlined name in chat.]]Players are able to '''chat''' with each other in various ways, sometimes dependent on their location. There are multiple modes of speaking, which affect how the text appears on screen. Each chat tab sends the message to a different group of people.

To chat, simply type your message into the chat input box on the bottom left corner of your room screen and click the Send button or hit enter. The message will be sent to whichever chat tab you have selected. If you send too many messages too quickly, you will get a message of: "You're being too chatty. Wait a moment and try again."

Clicking on a player's underlined name in chat will show a menu that includes [[block]] player, view their [[profile]], invite them to be your [[friend]], and [[report|complain]] about the user.

== Chat Tabs ==
[[Image:Chat tabs.png]]

There are two types of chat, private and group. Each chat that you are currently viewing will be shown across the top of your screen under the the larger main tabs. When a new, unviewed message has been sent in a chat, the tab will glimmer. The currently selected tab will be highlighted while the others will be darkened. Click on a tab to select it.

When you close a Group chat tab, it will not reappear for the rest of your session unless you select it from Chat Options [[Image:Icon-chat options.png]] &rarr; Groups &rarr; <groupname>

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|- style="background:#5491bd; color:#FFFFFF"
! Chat Type
! Tab Color
! Chat Input Background
! Message Color (To others/From others)
! Message Shape
|-
| Group chat in a room
| Blue
| White
| White/White
| Rounded rectangles/rectangles with concave sides for emotes
|-
| Group chat for Groups
| Bluish-gray
| Bluish
| Pink/Pink
| Rectangles
|-
| Private chat with other players
| Orange
| Orange
| Blue/Purple
| Rectangles
|}

== Login/Logout Messages ==
You will receive whenever a [[friend]] logs in or out. They show up in grey text on a list found at the lower right hand corner of your screen. Click on the arrow to view the log of login/logout messages.

Invitations to play multiplayer games with your friends or follow them (orange text) and friends' profile status messages changes also show up in this list (grey text). When you add a new friend or get new mail, the message appears in blue.

== Chat Commands ==
Some commands can be run right from the chat window. Typing /help will bring up a window with the most common commands. Type /help <command> to get more information about the command or read about them in detail below.

=== /action ===
Sometimes you will find the need to trigger an action quickly, but you don't have enough time to click the avatar and click trigger action. The /action command triggers an action for your avatar, if it has any. If there are no other actions that start with a j, instead of using "jump" you can just use "j".

Usage: 
<tt>/action <action> (/ac)</tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-action.png]]

=== /afk ===
The /away command sets you as being away from the keyboard by auto-responding to anyone sending you a private message and changing your name to yellow. The default message of "I'm away from the keyboard." is used if you don't type one after the command.

Usage: 
<tt>/afk <message></tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-afk.png]]

=== /away ===
The /away command sets you as being away from the keyboard by auto-responding to anyone sending you a private message and changing your name to yellow. The default message of "I'm away from the keyboard." is used if you don't type one after the command.

Usage: 
<tt>/away <message></tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-afk.png]]

=== /back ===
The /back command removes your away (or afk) message and changes your name back to blue.

Usage: 
<tt>/back</tt>

=== /bleepall ===
The /bleepall command toggles [[bleep]]ing everything. Using the same command a second time unbleeps everything. Items cannot be unbleeped singly when using bleepall.

Usage: 
<tt>/bleepall</tt>

=== /broadcast ===
[[Image:Broadcast-confirmation.png|300px|thumb|The broadcast confirmation window.|right]]
A broadcast sends your message to everyone currently logged into Whirled, with the exception of players who have [[block|blocked]] you, who will not see any of your communications.

Broadcasts cost [[currency#Bars|bars]]. Starting at five bars, the price increases if other broadcasts have recently been made. When you make a broadcast, you will get a confirmation popup with an option to add a link to your room or your party (if you are in one). The bar price of your broadcast will be displayed here. The orange button with the bar cost of your broadcast will be disabled until you affirm that your broadcast adheres to the [[Terms of Service]]. If your broadcast violates the Whirled Terms of Service, it may be [[report|reported]].

'''NOTE:''' Whirled Club takes abuse of the broadcast feature very seriously, as it reaches all online players. Players who violate the Terms of Service in a broadcast my have their broadcast ability deactivated. Furthermore, players with a pattern of non-broadcast Terms of Service violations may also have their broadcast ability deactivated. If you are unable to broadcast, you have lost the privilege of being able to broadcast.

Usage: 
<tt>/broadcast <message></tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Broadcast.png]]

==== Official Broadcasts ====
'''Note: Official broadcasts by Whirled Club staff have a different appearance. Their broadcasts are pinkish red:''' 
[[Image:Broadcast-official.png]]
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=== /clear ===
The /clear command clears your chat display and history for a specific tab.

Usage: 
<tt>/clear</tt>

=== /dnd ===
The /dnd command (do not disturb) sets you as being away from the keyboard by auto-responding to anyone sending you a private message and changing your name to yellow or if you were set as away, /dnd will remove your away message and change your name back to blue. The default message of "I'm away from the keyboard." is used if you don't type one after the command.

Usage: 
<tt>/dnd <message></tt>
<tt>/dnd</tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-afk.png]]

=== /emote ===
The /emote command places your name in front of the text.

Usage: 
<tt>/emote <message> (/e, /em or /me)</tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-emote.png]]

[[Image:Chat-avatar-emote.png]]

=== /help ===
The /help command displays the usage message for a chat command.

Usage: 
<tt>/help <command></tt>

=== /me ===
The /me command places your name in front of the text, just like /emote.

Usage: 
<tt>/me <message></tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-emote.png]]

[[Image:Chat-avatar-emote.png]]

=== /speak ===
The /speak command delivers a message to the room.

Usage: 
<tt>/speak <message> (/sp)</tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-speak.png]]

[[Image:Chat-avatar-speak.png]]

=== /state ===
Sometimes you will find the need to trigger a state quickly, but you don't have enough time to click the avatar and click change state. You may also need to do this because an avatar has an invisible state which hides the name. The /state command changes your avatar to a different a state, if it has any. If there are no other actions that start with a d, instead of using "dance" you can just use "d".

Usage: 
<tt>/state <state> (/st)</tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-state.png]]

=== /think ===
The /think command shows a message in a thought bubble.

Usage: 
<tt>/think <message> (/th)</tt>

Results: 
[[Image:Chat-think.png]]

[[Image:Chat-avatar-think.png]]

== Chat Options ==
[[Image:Icon-chat options.png]] Click on the chat options button to the left of your chat input on the bottom of your screen.

[[Image:Chat options-popup.png|frame|right|Chat options.]] A popup will appear with various options.

*Groups - Shows a list of your Groups. Clicking on a Group's name will open a new chat tab for that Group's chat. If you have already joined a Group chat, that Group's name will be gray.
*Show/Hide occupants - For group chat tabs (room & Group), this will show a list of players currently viewing the chat.
*Slide/Overlay chat - Slide chat appears in its own window with a black background. Overlay chat shows the chat on the left side of your room window.
*Hide chat history (F9) - This option is only available when overlay chat is selected.
*Clear all chat - This option clears all the chat from all of your tabs.
*Chat settings - Click on this and a window will pop-up with controls for text size, duration of the chat bubbles that appear by avatars, and chat filtering.
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[[Image:Chat preferences.png]]

== Friends Online ==
[[Image:Friends_Online.png|right|150px|thumb|Friends Online window.]][[Image:Icon-friend_list.png]] The "Friends" button is on the bottom of your window to the right of the chat tab. Clicking on this will show a popup list of friends online. Clicking on their names will allow you to privately chat with them, view their [[profile]], or go to the [[room]] they are in.

== See Also ==
*[[Block]]
*[[Community Standards]]
*[[List of known filtered words]]
*[[Report]]
*[[Terms of Service]]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Ban

2018-09-06T17:30:04Z

Drill8Bit: /* How do I Appeal my Ban? */

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A '''ban''' is a disciplinary action by an [[Agent]] when a player is found to have broken one or more rules laid out in [[Whirled|Whirled's]] [[Terms of Service]] or [[Community Standards]]. It results in a player's account not being able to log on to Whirled.

== Types of Bans ==
There are two kinds of bans: temporary and permanent. The Agents decide which kind to issue depending the magnitude of the rules violation, whether the player has been issued a warning before, and whether the player is a repeat offender. When a banned player attempts to log in to Whirled, they receive a message box explaining that they are banned, and the reason for it.

=== Temporary Bans ===
A temporary ban, or suspension, lasts a set number of days, after which the player is welcome to log back in to Whirled and play normally. Temporary bans usually last from one to seven days. Longer suspension periods may be issued, though usually in cases where a player has been found to be under the legal age limit of 13 years. In those cases, the player's account is suspended until the year they would turn 13.
[[Image:Banned_account_(temp).png|frame|none|If you are temporarily banned, when you try to log on a popup window will appear showing the time left on your ban and the reason for your ban.]]

=== Permanent Bans ===
Permanent bans are, well, forever. These are given out sparingly, usually to players who have established a pattern of Terms of Service violations. Permanent bans may also be issued to players who commit offenses of such magnitude that it is judged they should not be allowed to return to Whirled.
[[Image:Banned_account.png|frame|none|If you are permanently banned, when you try to logon a popup window will appear saying "Your account is banned." and the reason for your ban]]

== Activities that can Result in a Ban ==
Any behavior that violates the [[Terms of Service]] and [[Community Standards]] can result in a banned account, and Whirled's player community actively [[report|reports]] such violations. Some examples include, ''but are not limited to'':

=== Harassment ===
Harassment can be defined as ''repeated'' actions that target an individual or group for the purpose of bringing about feelings of discomfort or distress.

Harassment is not allowed and may result in an account being banned from Whirled.

=== Foul and Abusive Language ===
Using vulgar, obscene, racial, sexual, or religious slurs or other deliberately offensive remarks directed at another player or group of players are against the rules.

While there is a [[chat]] filter present in the game, this does not excuse offensive language or behavior. Misspelling or mis-spacing words to get around the filter will be treated as swearing.

Foul language directed at players or groups used outside the chat, for example in [[room]] names, item names, and [[comment|comments]], is likewise not acceptable.

=== Spamming ===
The chat client and [[group]] discussion forums exist so that players may communicate with each other. Spamming is repeatedly sending letters, messages, or nonsense, in a way that makes it difficult for other players to communicate. Spamming annoys other players and is considered bad behavior.

=== Content Theft ===
Stealing, or "ripping" the work of other creators and distributing it as your own, or without the permission of the original creator is not allowed on Whirled. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars. Please see Whirled's [[content copying and derivation]] policy for more detail.

== How do I Appeal my Ban? ==
'''The ''only'' way to appeal a ban is for the owner of the banned account to email banned@whirled.club. Below are some tips for making the best appeal possible:

'''DO''':
* Write your appeal email from the email address registered to the banned account. This is required so that your account can be looked up, and to prove that you are truly the owner of the account in question.
* Feel free to request information on the reason for your ban, if you are not sure and the message you see when you try to log in to your banned account (see pictures above) does not clarify enough.
* Provide any information you think is relevant to your case.
* Remember that even if your little brother did it, you are responsible for your account. See our [[account security]] page for more information on this.

'''DO NOT''':
* Use Group discussion posts, Shop/Room/Profile comments, Whirled mail, or in-Whirled chat to try to appeal your ban. Appeals must be submitted via the above email address so that Whirled Club has an official record of them.
* Urge others try to appeal your ban on your behalf--Whirled Club can only discuss account information with the owner of an account, for privacy reasons.
* Create a new account in order to ask about a ban--this is called ban evasion, and is in itself a bannable offense.
* Spam your appeal over and over. One email is enough to get your appeal into the review queue. If you have additional information for the reviewer or want to make sure your mail got through, you may of course send a follow-up email.

Appeal mails are answered in the order they are received. It may take a few business days for an Agent to thoroughly review your case and reply to your email.

== See Also ==
*[[Account security]]
*[[Agent]]
*[[Content copying and derivation]] policy
*[[Item deletion]] policy
*[[Report]]
*[[Support]]

[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Policy]]

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T21:35:40Z

Drill8Bit:

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T21:34:27Z

Drill8Bit: /* What are the bar prices? */

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T21:34:12Z

Drill8Bit: /* I live outside the US, how should I pay? */

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T21:33:27Z

Drill8Bit: /* PayPal */

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T21:33:15Z

Drill8Bit:

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T21:24:16Z

Drill8Bit:

Whirled

2018-09-05T21:01:13Z

Drill8Bit: /* Roll-out Plans */

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==

===Original Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

===Current Team===

Engineering: [http://whirled.club/#people-2 Vox]

Art: [http://whirled.club/#people-1 Drill8Bit]

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extended Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* On April 8, 2017 Whirled dissolved
* On August 31, 2018 Whirled Club entered private beta with an invite only audience
* On September 5, 2018 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* Official 'Launch' to the public take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Whirled

2018-09-05T20:57:09Z

Drill8Bit: /* Technical Specs for Whirled */

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==

===Original Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

===Current Team===

Engineering: [http://whirled.club/#people-2 Vox]

Art: [http://whirled.club/#people-1 Drill8Bit]

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extended Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* Official 'Launch' will take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Whirled

2018-09-05T20:55:23Z

Drill8Bit: /* Current Team */

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==

===Original Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

===Current Team===

Engineering: [http://whirled.club/#people-2 Vox]

Art: [http://whirled.club/#people-1 Drill8Bit]

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extends Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* Official 'Launch' will take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Whirled

2018-09-05T20:48:18Z

Drill8Bit: /* =Current Team */

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==

===Original Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

===Current Team===

Engineering: [http://whirled.club/#people-2 Vox]
Art: [http://whirled.club/#people-1 Drill8Bit]

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extends Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* Official 'Launch' will take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Whirled

2018-09-05T20:48:07Z

Drill8Bit:

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==

===Original Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

===Current Team==

Engineering: [http://whirled.club/#people-2 Vox]
Art: [http://whirled.club/#people-1 Drill8Bit]

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extends Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* Official 'Launch' will take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Whirled

2018-09-05T20:46:16Z

Drill8Bit:

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] and has now been undertaken by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==
[[Image:Whirled logo.png|left|300px]]Copyright &copy; 2007 - 2010 [http://www.threerings.net Three Rings Design, Inc.]

===Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

Hand-waving: Daniel James
{{clear}}

== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extends Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* Official 'Launch' will take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T20:35:19Z

Drill8Bit: /* What are the bar prices? */

{{FAQS}}
{{TOCright}}These are all frequently asked questions that relate to bars and Whirled's billing system. For information on coins, bars, and bling, read the [[currency]] page.

==What are bars?==
Bars are used, as an alternative to coins, to purchase items in the Whirled Shop. To get bars, click the golden bar picture in the upper right hand corner of your Whirled window and use the "Buy Bars!" button, or use the "Get bars!" link from any item in the Shop. This will take you to the [https://billing.whirled.com/ Whirled billing page]. For more information on bars, please see the [[Currency|currency page]].

==How do I get bars?==
===Offers and Surveys===
You can get bars for free by filling out surveys and offers from [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/gambit/start.jspx Gambit], [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/superrewards/start.jspx SuperRewards] and [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/peanutlabs/start.jspx Peanut Labs]. The surveys and offers there change frequently and are controlled by Gambit and Peanut Labs, not by Three Rings. Occasionally there will be nothing there--come back a little later and some more will be rotated in!

If you completed an offer or survey and don't think you received the bars:
* Check your [http://www.whirled.com/#me-transactions_2 bar transactions] to make sure they really aren't there.
* Make sure you've waited the amount of time that the survey or offer said it would take for you to receive your bars.

If they are not credited to your account when they should be, you'll need to check in with Gambit, SuperRewards or Peanut Labs. See below for instructions!

==== Gambit ====
* Go to the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/gambit/start.jspx Gambit page].
* Click the "Offer Status" tab.
* Check for the offer or survey from which you're expecting the bars. If it is listed as incomplete, you must complete it to get your bars.
* If the offer is listed as complete, and you have waited the length of time Gambit said it would take to grant you your bars, click the "Problem?" link next to the offer and submit your report to Gambit.

==== SuperRewards ====
* Go to the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/superrewards/start.jspx SuperRewards page].
* Click on the "View Offer Status" button.
* Check for the offer from which you're expecting the bars. If it is listed as "Waiting for offer to report...", make sure you have finished the offer. If the offer is listed as "Viewed..." and you are missing your bars, click on the "Missing these Bars?" link to read the FAQ with reasons why bars may not have been awarded.
* If you have completed the offer and it shows up on the Awarded tab with "Awarded" as its status, and you have waited the length of time SuperRewards said it would take to grant you your bars, click on the "Missing these Bars?" link and then the "Continue to the offer inquiry page" on the bottom of the FAQ and submit your report to SuperRewards.

==== Peanut Labs ====
* Go to the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/peanutlabs/start.jspx Peanut Labs page].
* Click the "Need Help?" link.
* On the box that pops up, click the "My Transactions" tab.
* Find the survey or offer you're looking for.
** If the survey or offer says it isn't fully complete, you'll need to complete it to get your bars.
** If it says it IS complete, but you still have no bars, click the "Contact Us" button next to the transaction and submit a description of the problem to Peanut Labs.

===Game Cards===
====Three Rings Game Cards====
Three Rings game cards can be used to pay for any of our current games. Our current denominations of $10 and $20 have the same value as cash for the purchase of bars. The cards are for sale at '''Target''' [[Image:target.png|15px]] stores nationwide. The first cards released have Puzzle Pirate art on the front (We'll get ones with pretty Whirled Art soon, promise!). If you have trouble finding the cards, you can ask the helpful Target staff for product number 012/15/0176 for $10 denominations, and product number 012/15/0177 for $20 denominations.

Click [http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/page.jsp?title=store_locator_new&ref=nav%5Fstore%5Flocator here] to find a Target store near you.

[[Image:ooogamecard.jpg]]
[[Image:ooogamecard_twenty.jpg]]

'''Using Your Game Card'''

The Three Rings game cards are easy to use. Each card has a unique code that, once activated at the store, can be used to redeem the full value of the card for use in the game. Card redemption can be completed from our website. To redeem a card for use with Whirled use the following methods:

''If you're new to the game, you should first create an account. You can do this by going to [http://www.whirled.com here]''

Otherwise, do the following:
* Go [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/login/ here] and log-in with your user name and password
* If this is your first time buying from us, you will be prompted to select a payment method for buying Bars. To use your gift card, select "Game Card" from the list of options.
* Type the game card code (located on the back of the card) into the interface and click to enter.
* After clicking, you will be shown the current value for the valid code you entered. You can then click "Redeem Card" to add the value of card to your account. Remember that the value is added to the account for which you have logged on. The card will retain no residual value after it has been redeemed.

====Ultimate Game Card====
You can get bars with an Ultimate Game Card, sold at 7-11, Rite-Aid, and more. For more information, see [[Billing FAQ/Ultimate Game Card|Ultimate Game Card]].

===Credit Card===
You will find the Billing options on the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing billing page] of the website.

We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express cards. Debit / ATM cards with the VISA / MasterCard logo should work fine. '''This is the preferred payment mechanism as it gives you instant access and keeps things simple for us and inexpensive for you.'''

====Is your credit card server secure?====
Absolutely. Our credit card server is secured with 128bit industry-standard SSL encryption. You can verify this by looking for the golden padlock in the bottom corner of your web browser window.

====What appears on my credit card statement?====
Your credit card statement will show a billing for '[[Three Rings]]'.

===PayPal===
Yes, there is an option to [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/paypal/choosecoins.jspx pay using PayPal] in our automated billing system, and your account will be instantly credited following payment.

If you wish to make a gift Bar purchase using a PayPal account, visit the [http://www.paypal.com Paypal website], choose Send Money, and send your payment to paypal@threerings.net You can use your credit card via PayPal or transfer money from your bank account if you setup an account with them. Be certain to include the [[permaname]] of the account you wish to credit in the note, and that it is a Bar gift. We will send you a confirmation email shortly after your payment is received and processed.

===Check or Money Order===
If you would prefer to avoid all that messing around in Cyberspace, you can also send us a check directly. We normally process each check the day it is received and immediately credit your account. When you mail us, be sure to include:

* Your account's [[permaname]] (not your display name, as anyone can have the same display name as you)
* A ''valid'' email address or some other way to contact you, so that we can send you payment confirmation.
* How many bars you would like to purchase.
* Anything else you think we should know about your Whirledly otherness.
* If you decorate your envelope or include a fun note, we may display it on the office wall! TOFU us!

Please send your mail to:

Three Rings Design
P.O. Box 482
San Francisco
CA 94104-0482
USA

'''PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!''' If you send cash, you run the risk of it getting lost or stolen on its way to us.

===Text Messages (SMS)===
We currently offer the ability to buy bars via text message to players in the countries listed [http://www.boku.com/customers/product/ here] (see the "Your Country" dropdown box on the righthand side of the page). Not all phone providers are supported in every region.

In order to purchase bars via SMS, go to [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/mobill/choosecoins.jspx this page]. The prices are listed in dollars, but you will be charged in your local currency. Select the amount of bars you wish to purchase, and you will be taken to the [http://www.boku.com Boku] site. On the Boku page, select your country. Enter your phone number, and Boku will send you an SMS confirmation. Follow the instructions in the SMS message and reply "YES" or "Y". You will then receive additional premium text messages to pay for your coins or subscription.

Be aware that additional phone carrier fees will be added to the price of your purchase. These fees vary from region to region. Boku will make the final price (including all fees) very clear before you begin payment. Please take this increased price into account to when making your purchase. Also, ensure that your phone will have enough funds available to pay for the total cost. Otherwise the purchase may fail, and you could still be charged for some of the text messages.

====My country or phone provider is not listed!====
Boku is working to expand the countries and phone providers for each country. For a list of the ones they're currently working on see [http://www.boku.com/customers/product/ here]. On that same page via the link at the bottom you can also submit your interest in having a country or phone provider added. We recommend doing this so they have a good idea of where to expand next.

====What if I still have old SMS codes?====
If you have any old-style, 6-digit SMS codes, you can still redeem them [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/sms_coins.wm here] for Bars.

===Coinstar at the Grocery Store===
Simply go to a [http://www.coinstar.com Coinstar machine]. There are nearly 65,000 worldwide. Search [http://www.coinstar.com/cgi-bin/mqlocator.exe?link=find here] to find the one nearest you.

Place coins/bills in the machine and get a Green Dot TM Prepaid MasterCard® that you can then use to purchase Bars.

===Electronic Bill Pay===

Certainly. Simply go to the Bill Pay section of your online bank account.

Payable to: Three Rings Design, Inc.

Three Rings Design
612 Howard Street #500
San Francisco
CA 94105
USA

Please ensure that you include your account [[permaname]] and registered email address in the memo section. Please enter the correct amount of money so we're not in doubt of what you're buying. You may refer to [[#What are the Bar Prices?|What are the Bar Prices?]] for pricing information.

===Other Methods (Cash, Debit Cards, Splash Plastic, etc.)?===
'''PLEASE NOTE''': We do not accept payments directly in cash (i.e., please do not send us envelopes full of bills and coins). Cash mailed to us will be returned to the sender if a return address is provided.

If you don’t currently have a credit card or other online means of paying for Whirled Bars, and cash is your only option as a payment method, here are some cash services that will transmit your funds to us safely:

====PayByCash (online check or money order)====
[[Image:Logo-PayByCash.gif|left|]]You can get credit online for Whirled Bars using a check or money order through the [http://www.paybycash.com/options/index.php PayByCash Service]. PayByCash accepts any of the following payment options:
{{clearleft}}
*Certa-Pay
*Check via Postal Service or FAX
*Cyphermint's PayCash System
*Direct Debit
*e-gold&reg;
*Easecard
*eNets
*GoldMoney&reg;
*hyperWALLET
*INSTADEBIT&reg;
*Money Order via Postal Service
*moneybookers&trade;
*NETeller&reg;
*Paymate
*Paynova
*paysafecard&reg;
*Splash Plastic
*TravelersExpress MoneyGram
*Virtual Check ("E-Check")
*Western Union QuickPay&trade;
*Western Union SwiftPay&trade;
*Wire or Bank Transfer
*WebMoney Transfer

For a complete and updated list of the payment options PayByCash offers please see the [http://www.paybycash.com/options/index.php PayByCash payment options] page.

====PaidByCash (at your local store)====
[[Image:Logo-PaidByCash.jpg|left|]]Not to be confused with PayByCash (see above), PaidByCash allows you to easily pay cash for an online purchase at one of more than 60,000 locations in the United States.

Search [http://www.paidbycash.com/pbc/home.jsp?merchantId=95 here] to find the location nearest you.

* Get a Payment Code from the PaidByCash website, then go pay cash at one of the locations.
* Receive a Virtual MasterCard loaded with the amount you've paid cash and use that MasterCard for your online purchase.
* Enter the MasterCard number in the credit card number field and select the option you wish to buy.

Keep in mind that your MasterCard may retain a balance after your transaction (depending on the cash value you put into the card), so don't lose it!

For more information on how PaidByCash works, click [http://www.paidbycash.com/How_It_Works.jsp here].

===I live outside the US, how should I pay?===
Your non-US credit card should work fine if it is a VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Alternatively, use one of the other payment options listed above.

You will be responsible for converting your currency into US Dollars. With a credit card, PayPal, PayByCash or Text Message transaction this will happen automatically. To get a US Dollar check or money order you will probably have to visit the bank, or perhaps your post office.

== What are the bar prices? ==

When paying with PayPal our bar prices are as follows:

Bars are priced as follows:
* 20 Bars = $3.99
* 150 Bars = $19.99
* 500 Bars = $49.99

==Problems with Payments==
=== The billing system is telling me that I can't buy any more bars! What do I do? ===
Alas, due to issues with fraud and credit card abuse, we have a $75/month limit imposed on the total amount a player can spend without sending a signed authorization to Three Rings. We still love you though! To increase your limit you will need to:

* Email billing@whirled.com and request a credit increase authorization form.
* Complete and sign the authorization form acknowledging that you are responsible for these transactions. This page will be retained for our records.

You may send us this information via Fax to US (1) 415 615-6895.

Please email billing@whirled.com with any related questions. Thanks and sorry to put you to the trouble.

===My credit card keeps being declined, but I know I have funds.===
You are probably entering the incorrect security code. Follow the instructions on the page carefully. If it continues to fail then you should probably consider PayPal or Check payment as described above.

===My credit card was declined, but it still got charged?!===
Actually, your Credit Card has not been charged if it was declined. However, some banks (''your'' bank; it has nothing to do with our bank or credit card processing procedures) place a hold on funds when an authorization is requested even though they have declined the charge. This apparently happens more often with ATM / Debit Cards. The funds are then released again after a few days, when the bank realizes that actually no charge was placed (which is unsurprising, as they denied it).

We are completely perplexed by this behavior, but according to our bank it is commonplace and there is absolutely nothing we can do to prevent it. Our apologies. If this happens to you we suggest you use another payment mechanism such as PayPal or a check (see above).

===I paid using PayPal (or sent a check) and my Account is not yet activated.===
We have to process PayPal payments sent to paypal@threerings.net and mail payments by hand, so they may take a while to get to. Please be patient. If you have sent a check and desperately want Bars, you can ask an Agent to check on it.

===I sent a text message but did not receive a code back.===
If after a couple of hours you did not receive the text message with the code to enter, you will not have been charged by your phone provider for that order. We recommend that you verify that you have not been charged with your phone company, and ask them if they are aware of any reason why you did not receive the reply SMS message. An exception to this rule is Finnish Sonera which will charge upon sending.

Also make sure you have room for new Text Messages and sufficient funds to pay for the order.

If you have checked all of those things, you could also try contacting Boku's customer service on the [http://www.boku.com/help/support Boku website].

== Billing Inquiries ==
=== Where should I send billing inquiries?===

If you find that none of the above entries answer your question, please email billing inquiries to billing@whirled.com. Please include as much information about your inquiry as possible so we can better assist you. Thanks!

== See Also ==
*[[Avatar creation FAQ]]
*[[Community Standards]]
*[[Frequently asked questions]]
*[[Terms of Service]]
*[[Whirled game creation FAQ]]

[[Category:Frequently asked questions]]

Billing FAQ

2018-09-05T20:34:58Z

Drill8Bit: /* What are the bar prices? */

{{FAQS}}
{{TOCright}}These are all frequently asked questions that relate to bars and Whirled's billing system. For information on coins, bars, and bling, read the [[currency]] page.

==What are bars?==
Bars are used, as an alternative to coins, to purchase items in the Whirled Shop. To get bars, click the golden bar picture in the upper right hand corner of your Whirled window and use the "Buy Bars!" button, or use the "Get bars!" link from any item in the Shop. This will take you to the [https://billing.whirled.com/ Whirled billing page]. For more information on bars, please see the [[Currency|currency page]].

==How do I get bars?==
===Offers and Surveys===
You can get bars for free by filling out surveys and offers from [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/gambit/start.jspx Gambit], [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/superrewards/start.jspx SuperRewards] and [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/peanutlabs/start.jspx Peanut Labs]. The surveys and offers there change frequently and are controlled by Gambit and Peanut Labs, not by Three Rings. Occasionally there will be nothing there--come back a little later and some more will be rotated in!

If you completed an offer or survey and don't think you received the bars:
* Check your [http://www.whirled.com/#me-transactions_2 bar transactions] to make sure they really aren't there.
* Make sure you've waited the amount of time that the survey or offer said it would take for you to receive your bars.

If they are not credited to your account when they should be, you'll need to check in with Gambit, SuperRewards or Peanut Labs. See below for instructions!

==== Gambit ====
* Go to the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/gambit/start.jspx Gambit page].
* Click the "Offer Status" tab.
* Check for the offer or survey from which you're expecting the bars. If it is listed as incomplete, you must complete it to get your bars.
* If the offer is listed as complete, and you have waited the length of time Gambit said it would take to grant you your bars, click the "Problem?" link next to the offer and submit your report to Gambit.

==== SuperRewards ====
* Go to the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/superrewards/start.jspx SuperRewards page].
* Click on the "View Offer Status" button.
* Check for the offer from which you're expecting the bars. If it is listed as "Waiting for offer to report...", make sure you have finished the offer. If the offer is listed as "Viewed..." and you are missing your bars, click on the "Missing these Bars?" link to read the FAQ with reasons why bars may not have been awarded.
* If you have completed the offer and it shows up on the Awarded tab with "Awarded" as its status, and you have waited the length of time SuperRewards said it would take to grant you your bars, click on the "Missing these Bars?" link and then the "Continue to the offer inquiry page" on the bottom of the FAQ and submit your report to SuperRewards.

==== Peanut Labs ====
* Go to the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/peanutlabs/start.jspx Peanut Labs page].
* Click the "Need Help?" link.
* On the box that pops up, click the "My Transactions" tab.
* Find the survey or offer you're looking for.
** If the survey or offer says it isn't fully complete, you'll need to complete it to get your bars.
** If it says it IS complete, but you still have no bars, click the "Contact Us" button next to the transaction and submit a description of the problem to Peanut Labs.

===Game Cards===
====Three Rings Game Cards====
Three Rings game cards can be used to pay for any of our current games. Our current denominations of $10 and $20 have the same value as cash for the purchase of bars. The cards are for sale at '''Target''' [[Image:target.png|15px]] stores nationwide. The first cards released have Puzzle Pirate art on the front (We'll get ones with pretty Whirled Art soon, promise!). If you have trouble finding the cards, you can ask the helpful Target staff for product number 012/15/0176 for $10 denominations, and product number 012/15/0177 for $20 denominations.

Click [http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/page.jsp?title=store_locator_new&ref=nav%5Fstore%5Flocator here] to find a Target store near you.

[[Image:ooogamecard.jpg]]
[[Image:ooogamecard_twenty.jpg]]

'''Using Your Game Card'''

The Three Rings game cards are easy to use. Each card has a unique code that, once activated at the store, can be used to redeem the full value of the card for use in the game. Card redemption can be completed from our website. To redeem a card for use with Whirled use the following methods:

''If you're new to the game, you should first create an account. You can do this by going to [http://www.whirled.com here]''

Otherwise, do the following:
* Go [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/login/ here] and log-in with your user name and password
* If this is your first time buying from us, you will be prompted to select a payment method for buying Bars. To use your gift card, select "Game Card" from the list of options.
* Type the game card code (located on the back of the card) into the interface and click to enter.
* After clicking, you will be shown the current value for the valid code you entered. You can then click "Redeem Card" to add the value of card to your account. Remember that the value is added to the account for which you have logged on. The card will retain no residual value after it has been redeemed.

====Ultimate Game Card====
You can get bars with an Ultimate Game Card, sold at 7-11, Rite-Aid, and more. For more information, see [[Billing FAQ/Ultimate Game Card|Ultimate Game Card]].

===Credit Card===
You will find the Billing options on the [https://billing.whirled.com/billing billing page] of the website.

We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express cards. Debit / ATM cards with the VISA / MasterCard logo should work fine. '''This is the preferred payment mechanism as it gives you instant access and keeps things simple for us and inexpensive for you.'''

====Is your credit card server secure?====
Absolutely. Our credit card server is secured with 128bit industry-standard SSL encryption. You can verify this by looking for the golden padlock in the bottom corner of your web browser window.

====What appears on my credit card statement?====
Your credit card statement will show a billing for '[[Three Rings]]'.

===PayPal===
Yes, there is an option to [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/paypal/choosecoins.jspx pay using PayPal] in our automated billing system, and your account will be instantly credited following payment.

If you wish to make a gift Bar purchase using a PayPal account, visit the [http://www.paypal.com Paypal website], choose Send Money, and send your payment to paypal@threerings.net You can use your credit card via PayPal or transfer money from your bank account if you setup an account with them. Be certain to include the [[permaname]] of the account you wish to credit in the note, and that it is a Bar gift. We will send you a confirmation email shortly after your payment is received and processed.

===Check or Money Order===
If you would prefer to avoid all that messing around in Cyberspace, you can also send us a check directly. We normally process each check the day it is received and immediately credit your account. When you mail us, be sure to include:

* Your account's [[permaname]] (not your display name, as anyone can have the same display name as you)
* A ''valid'' email address or some other way to contact you, so that we can send you payment confirmation.
* How many bars you would like to purchase.
* Anything else you think we should know about your Whirledly otherness.
* If you decorate your envelope or include a fun note, we may display it on the office wall! TOFU us!

Please send your mail to:

Three Rings Design
P.O. Box 482
San Francisco
CA 94104-0482
USA

'''PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!''' If you send cash, you run the risk of it getting lost or stolen on its way to us.

===Text Messages (SMS)===
We currently offer the ability to buy bars via text message to players in the countries listed [http://www.boku.com/customers/product/ here] (see the "Your Country" dropdown box on the righthand side of the page). Not all phone providers are supported in every region.

In order to purchase bars via SMS, go to [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/mobill/choosecoins.jspx this page]. The prices are listed in dollars, but you will be charged in your local currency. Select the amount of bars you wish to purchase, and you will be taken to the [http://www.boku.com Boku] site. On the Boku page, select your country. Enter your phone number, and Boku will send you an SMS confirmation. Follow the instructions in the SMS message and reply "YES" or "Y". You will then receive additional premium text messages to pay for your coins or subscription.

Be aware that additional phone carrier fees will be added to the price of your purchase. These fees vary from region to region. Boku will make the final price (including all fees) very clear before you begin payment. Please take this increased price into account to when making your purchase. Also, ensure that your phone will have enough funds available to pay for the total cost. Otherwise the purchase may fail, and you could still be charged for some of the text messages.

====My country or phone provider is not listed!====
Boku is working to expand the countries and phone providers for each country. For a list of the ones they're currently working on see [http://www.boku.com/customers/product/ here]. On that same page via the link at the bottom you can also submit your interest in having a country or phone provider added. We recommend doing this so they have a good idea of where to expand next.

====What if I still have old SMS codes?====
If you have any old-style, 6-digit SMS codes, you can still redeem them [https://billing.whirled.com/billing/sms_coins.wm here] for Bars.

===Coinstar at the Grocery Store===
Simply go to a [http://www.coinstar.com Coinstar machine]. There are nearly 65,000 worldwide. Search [http://www.coinstar.com/cgi-bin/mqlocator.exe?link=find here] to find the one nearest you.

Place coins/bills in the machine and get a Green Dot TM Prepaid MasterCard® that you can then use to purchase Bars.

===Electronic Bill Pay===

Certainly. Simply go to the Bill Pay section of your online bank account.

Payable to: Three Rings Design, Inc.

Three Rings Design
612 Howard Street #500
San Francisco
CA 94105
USA

Please ensure that you include your account [[permaname]] and registered email address in the memo section. Please enter the correct amount of money so we're not in doubt of what you're buying. You may refer to [[#What are the Bar Prices?|What are the Bar Prices?]] for pricing information.

===Other Methods (Cash, Debit Cards, Splash Plastic, etc.)?===
'''PLEASE NOTE''': We do not accept payments directly in cash (i.e., please do not send us envelopes full of bills and coins). Cash mailed to us will be returned to the sender if a return address is provided.

If you don’t currently have a credit card or other online means of paying for Whirled Bars, and cash is your only option as a payment method, here are some cash services that will transmit your funds to us safely:

====PayByCash (online check or money order)====
[[Image:Logo-PayByCash.gif|left|]]You can get credit online for Whirled Bars using a check or money order through the [http://www.paybycash.com/options/index.php PayByCash Service]. PayByCash accepts any of the following payment options:
{{clearleft}}
*Certa-Pay
*Check via Postal Service or FAX
*Cyphermint's PayCash System
*Direct Debit
*e-gold&reg;
*Easecard
*eNets
*GoldMoney&reg;
*hyperWALLET
*INSTADEBIT&reg;
*Money Order via Postal Service
*moneybookers&trade;
*NETeller&reg;
*Paymate
*Paynova
*paysafecard&reg;
*Splash Plastic
*TravelersExpress MoneyGram
*Virtual Check ("E-Check")
*Western Union QuickPay&trade;
*Western Union SwiftPay&trade;
*Wire or Bank Transfer
*WebMoney Transfer

For a complete and updated list of the payment options PayByCash offers please see the [http://www.paybycash.com/options/index.php PayByCash payment options] page.

====PaidByCash (at your local store)====
[[Image:Logo-PaidByCash.jpg|left|]]Not to be confused with PayByCash (see above), PaidByCash allows you to easily pay cash for an online purchase at one of more than 60,000 locations in the United States.

Search [http://www.paidbycash.com/pbc/home.jsp?merchantId=95 here] to find the location nearest you.

* Get a Payment Code from the PaidByCash website, then go pay cash at one of the locations.
* Receive a Virtual MasterCard loaded with the amount you've paid cash and use that MasterCard for your online purchase.
* Enter the MasterCard number in the credit card number field and select the option you wish to buy.

Keep in mind that your MasterCard may retain a balance after your transaction (depending on the cash value you put into the card), so don't lose it!

For more information on how PaidByCash works, click [http://www.paidbycash.com/How_It_Works.jsp here].

===I live outside the US, how should I pay?===
Your non-US credit card should work fine if it is a VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Alternatively, use one of the other payment options listed above.

You will be responsible for converting your currency into US Dollars. With a credit card, PayPal, PayByCash or Text Message transaction this will happen automatically. To get a US Dollar check or money order you will probably have to visit the bank, or perhaps your post office.

== What are the bar prices? ==

When paying with PayPal our bar prices are as follows:

Bars are priced as follows:
* 20 Bars $3.99
* 150 Bars $19.99
* 500 Bars $49.99

==Problems with Payments==
=== The billing system is telling me that I can't buy any more bars! What do I do? ===
Alas, due to issues with fraud and credit card abuse, we have a $75/month limit imposed on the total amount a player can spend without sending a signed authorization to Three Rings. We still love you though! To increase your limit you will need to:

* Email billing@whirled.com and request a credit increase authorization form.
* Complete and sign the authorization form acknowledging that you are responsible for these transactions. This page will be retained for our records.

You may send us this information via Fax to US (1) 415 615-6895.

Please email billing@whirled.com with any related questions. Thanks and sorry to put you to the trouble.

===My credit card keeps being declined, but I know I have funds.===
You are probably entering the incorrect security code. Follow the instructions on the page carefully. If it continues to fail then you should probably consider PayPal or Check payment as described above.

===My credit card was declined, but it still got charged?!===
Actually, your Credit Card has not been charged if it was declined. However, some banks (''your'' bank; it has nothing to do with our bank or credit card processing procedures) place a hold on funds when an authorization is requested even though they have declined the charge. This apparently happens more often with ATM / Debit Cards. The funds are then released again after a few days, when the bank realizes that actually no charge was placed (which is unsurprising, as they denied it).

We are completely perplexed by this behavior, but according to our bank it is commonplace and there is absolutely nothing we can do to prevent it. Our apologies. If this happens to you we suggest you use another payment mechanism such as PayPal or a check (see above).

===I paid using PayPal (or sent a check) and my Account is not yet activated.===
We have to process PayPal payments sent to paypal@threerings.net and mail payments by hand, so they may take a while to get to. Please be patient. If you have sent a check and desperately want Bars, you can ask an Agent to check on it.

===I sent a text message but did not receive a code back.===
If after a couple of hours you did not receive the text message with the code to enter, you will not have been charged by your phone provider for that order. We recommend that you verify that you have not been charged with your phone company, and ask them if they are aware of any reason why you did not receive the reply SMS message. An exception to this rule is Finnish Sonera which will charge upon sending.

Also make sure you have room for new Text Messages and sufficient funds to pay for the order.

If you have checked all of those things, you could also try contacting Boku's customer service on the [http://www.boku.com/help/support Boku website].

== Billing Inquiries ==
=== Where should I send billing inquiries?===

If you find that none of the above entries answer your question, please email billing inquiries to billing@whirled.com. Please include as much information about your inquiry as possible so we can better assist you. Thanks!

== See Also ==
*[[Avatar creation FAQ]]
*[[Community Standards]]
*[[Frequently asked questions]]
*[[Terms of Service]]
*[[Whirled game creation FAQ]]

[[Category:Frequently asked questions]]

Charity

2018-09-05T20:32:08Z

Drill8Bit: /* Charity requirements */

[[Image:Charitydiagram.png|right|400px]]
As part of the now defunct Whirled Charity Initiative, [[Three Rings]] donated 10% of the proceeds from players' purchases on [[Whirled]] to '''charity'''. 10% of coin purchases were also donated to Charities for use in Whirled, such as setting up a Whirled presence for the Charity. Players on Whirled had the option to specify their preferred charity in their profile. Upon doing so, the charity share from each of that player's purchases went to their chosen charity. The share came from the portion of the sale proceeds that would normally go to Three Rings, and ''not'' from the creator's sale profits.

==Core charities==
The charity share for players who had not chosen a preferred charity were assigned randomly among approved "core" charity partners. The previous core Whirled charities were:
* [http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)] - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 60 countries.
* [http://kiva.org/ Kiva] - Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to an entrepreneur in the developing world. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.
* [http://mercycorps.org/ MercyCorps] - Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds.
* [http://www.sesameworkshop.org/ The Sesame Workshop] - The charitable arm of the Sesame Street television show, The Sesame Workshop develops innovative and engaging educational content delivered in a variety of ways — including television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media, and community outreach. Taking advantage of all forms of media and using those that are best suited to delivering a particular curriculum, the Workshop effectively and efficiently reaches millions of children, parents, caregivers, and educators — locally, nationally and globally.

NOTE: no endorsement of Whirled is implied on the part of any of these charities.

==Adding a charity to Whirled==
===Initial contact with Whirled Club===
Currently we are not running this program and thus are not accepting charities.

===Charity requirements===
The Whirled Charity Initiative was open to US IRS-recognized 501(c)3 charities. Three Rings verified a given charity’s status before the charity was activated on Whirled. The following items were required for verification:

#Paper copy of IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
#PDF copy of most recent Form 990
#PDF copy of most recent annual report (if available)
#A description of the charity in 255 characters or less
#Contact information for the person at the charity who will own this program
#Payee and mailing address for payment by check
#The URL for the charity’s completed Whirled profile page. Some profile tips: a) Use the charity logo as a profile picture – a 60x60 JPEG or PNG file is recommended. b) Set the charity name as the account’s permaname. This can be set at [[Me tab|Me]] -> My Profile -> Account.

[[Category:Terminology]]

Charity

2018-09-05T20:30:45Z

Drill8Bit: /* Initial contact with Whirled Club */

[[Image:Charitydiagram.png|right|400px]]
As part of the now defunct Whirled Charity Initiative, [[Three Rings]] donated 10% of the proceeds from players' purchases on [[Whirled]] to '''charity'''. 10% of coin purchases were also donated to Charities for use in Whirled, such as setting up a Whirled presence for the Charity. Players on Whirled had the option to specify their preferred charity in their profile. Upon doing so, the charity share from each of that player's purchases went to their chosen charity. The share came from the portion of the sale proceeds that would normally go to Three Rings, and ''not'' from the creator's sale profits.

==Core charities==
The charity share for players who had not chosen a preferred charity were assigned randomly among approved "core" charity partners. The previous core Whirled charities were:
* [http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)] - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 60 countries.
* [http://kiva.org/ Kiva] - Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to an entrepreneur in the developing world. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.
* [http://mercycorps.org/ MercyCorps] - Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds.
* [http://www.sesameworkshop.org/ The Sesame Workshop] - The charitable arm of the Sesame Street television show, The Sesame Workshop develops innovative and engaging educational content delivered in a variety of ways — including television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media, and community outreach. Taking advantage of all forms of media and using those that are best suited to delivering a particular curriculum, the Workshop effectively and efficiently reaches millions of children, parents, caregivers, and educators — locally, nationally and globally.

NOTE: no endorsement of Whirled is implied on the part of any of these charities.

==Adding a charity to Whirled==
===Initial contact with Whirled Club===
Currently we are not running this program and thus are not accepting charities.

===Charity requirements===
The Whirled Charity Initiative is currently open to US IRS-recognized 501(c)3 charities. Three Rings must verify a given charity’s status before the charity can be activated on Whirled. The following items are required for verification:
#Paper copy of IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
#PDF copy of most recent Form 990
#PDF copy of most recent annual report (if available)
#A description of the charity in 255 characters or less
#Contact information for the person at the charity who will own this program
#Payee and mailing address for payment by check
#The URL for the charity’s completed Whirled profile page. Some profile tips: a) Use the charity logo as a profile picture – a 60x60 JPEG or PNG file is recommended. b) Set the charity name as the account’s permaname. This can be set at [[Me tab|Me]] -> My Profile -> Account.

[[Category:Terminology]]

Charity

2018-09-05T20:29:43Z

Drill8Bit: /* Core charities */

[[Image:Charitydiagram.png|right|400px]]
As part of the now defunct Whirled Charity Initiative, [[Three Rings]] donated 10% of the proceeds from players' purchases on [[Whirled]] to '''charity'''. 10% of coin purchases were also donated to Charities for use in Whirled, such as setting up a Whirled presence for the Charity. Players on Whirled had the option to specify their preferred charity in their profile. Upon doing so, the charity share from each of that player's purchases went to their chosen charity. The share came from the portion of the sale proceeds that would normally go to Three Rings, and ''not'' from the creator's sale profits.

==Core charities==
The charity share for players who had not chosen a preferred charity were assigned randomly among approved "core" charity partners. The previous core Whirled charities were:
* [http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)] - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 60 countries.
* [http://kiva.org/ Kiva] - Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to an entrepreneur in the developing world. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.
* [http://mercycorps.org/ MercyCorps] - Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds.
* [http://www.sesameworkshop.org/ The Sesame Workshop] - The charitable arm of the Sesame Street television show, The Sesame Workshop develops innovative and engaging educational content delivered in a variety of ways — including television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media, and community outreach. Taking advantage of all forms of media and using those that are best suited to delivering a particular curriculum, the Workshop effectively and efficiently reaches millions of children, parents, caregivers, and educators — locally, nationally and globally.

NOTE: no endorsement of Whirled is implied on the part of any of these charities.

==Adding a charity to Whirled==
===Initial contact with Three Rings===
If you would like to see your favorite charity on Whirled, you should have them contact Three Rings! To initiate contact, a representative of the charity should:
# Access the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled support form].
# Set the Support Area option to "Other".
# Write a short message introducing the charity to Three Rings.
# Press the "Submit" button.
Three Rings will be in touch shortly to collect the verification documents and information described below.

===Charity requirements===
The Whirled Charity Initiative is currently open to US IRS-recognized 501(c)3 charities. Three Rings must verify a given charity’s status before the charity can be activated on Whirled. The following items are required for verification:
#Paper copy of IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
#PDF copy of most recent Form 990
#PDF copy of most recent annual report (if available)
#A description of the charity in 255 characters or less
#Contact information for the person at the charity who will own this program
#Payee and mailing address for payment by check
#The URL for the charity’s completed Whirled profile page. Some profile tips: a) Use the charity logo as a profile picture – a 60x60 JPEG or PNG file is recommended. b) Set the charity name as the account’s permaname. This can be set at [[Me tab|Me]] -> My Profile -> Account.

[[Category:Terminology]]

Charity

2018-09-05T20:27:11Z

Drill8Bit:

[[Image:Charitydiagram.png|right|400px]]
As part of the now defunct Whirled Charity Initiative, [[Three Rings]] donated 10% of the proceeds from players' purchases on [[Whirled]] to '''charity'''. 10% of coin purchases were also donated to Charities for use in Whirled, such as setting up a Whirled presence for the Charity. Players on Whirled had the option to specify their preferred charity in their profile. Upon doing so, the charity share from each of that player's purchases went to their chosen charity. The share came from the portion of the sale proceeds that would normally go to Three Rings, and ''not'' from the creator's sale profits.

==Core charities==
The charity share for players who have not chosen a preferred charity will be assigned randomly among approved "core" charity partners. The current core Whirled charities are:
* [http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)] - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 60 countries.
* [http://kiva.org/ Kiva] - Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to an entrepreneur in the developing world. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.
* [http://mercycorps.org/ MercyCorps] - Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds.
* [http://www.sesameworkshop.org/ The Sesame Workshop] - The charitable arm of the Sesame Street television show, The Sesame Workshop develops innovative and engaging educational content delivered in a variety of ways — including television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media, and community outreach. Taking advantage of all forms of media and using those that are best suited to delivering a particular curriculum, the Workshop effectively and efficiently reaches millions of children, parents, caregivers, and educators — locally, nationally and globally.

NOTE: no endorsement of Whirled is implied on the part of any of these charities.

==Adding a charity to Whirled==
===Initial contact with Three Rings===
If you would like to see your favorite charity on Whirled, you should have them contact Three Rings! To initiate contact, a representative of the charity should:
# Access the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled support form].
# Set the Support Area option to "Other".
# Write a short message introducing the charity to Three Rings.
# Press the "Submit" button.
Three Rings will be in touch shortly to collect the verification documents and information described below.

===Charity requirements===
The Whirled Charity Initiative is currently open to US IRS-recognized 501(c)3 charities. Three Rings must verify a given charity’s status before the charity can be activated on Whirled. The following items are required for verification:
#Paper copy of IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
#PDF copy of most recent Form 990
#PDF copy of most recent annual report (if available)
#A description of the charity in 255 characters or less
#Contact information for the person at the charity who will own this program
#Payee and mailing address for payment by check
#The URL for the charity’s completed Whirled profile page. Some profile tips: a) Use the charity logo as a profile picture – a 60x60 JPEG or PNG file is recommended. b) Set the charity name as the account’s permaname. This can be set at [[Me tab|Me]] -> My Profile -> Account.

[[Category:Terminology]]

Zoltea's Tweaked Whirled SDK

2018-09-05T20:24:00Z

Drill8Bit: /* Updates */

This has attributes similar to the Ultimate SDK; however, this SDK has been tweaked to include new methods, events, and more into the Whirled classes.
Before we get started, a simple definition for you. In the case of Whirled, an '''''entity''''' is an avatar, pet, piece of furniture, or a toy. However EntityControl also extends to backdrops.

Tweak Version: 0.03

Whirled SDK Version: 0.67

LSA Version: 2.0

This SDK includes: LSA, Team LSA, ConfigXP, ImpatientBody

[https://wiki.whirled.club/wiki/Lsa LSA] credits to Nordenx, Conrad500, and The Cosmic Cheese.

Team LSA credits to Extramrdo.

ConfigXP credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

ImpatientBody credits to The Cosmic Cheese].

NameTextUtil credits to Riazaku.

Emotive Avi credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

FollowBrain2 credits to Shango.

To download this SDK, click [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uys6uygDQCXE5YI7oGF9d3boK7g1xALs here].

This SDK is set up just like the other SDK. For information on this, go [https://wiki.whirled.club/wiki/Whirled_SDK here].

----

== Updates ==

V0.03 notes:

-RightBody.as and ImpatientRightBody.as added. Expect ImpatientMovieClipBody.as in the next.

(If you already have the tweaked SDK, you can just add in the new files)

V0.02 notes:

-ConfigXP has been edited for columns. When you do it, just set how many rows you want it to go down till it loops, format: _body = new ConfigXPBody(_ctrl, this, w, rows);

-NameTextUtil has been added

(If you already have the tweak
ed SDK, you can just add in the new files)

== '''Information:''' ==

== Methods added: ==

== To EntityControl ==

(This will work with Avatars, Pets, Furniture, and Backdrops)

showAboutPopup(aboutText:String, backgroundColor:uint = 0x000000, fontColor:uint = 0xFFFFFF, width:Number = 300, height:Number = 300, backgroundAlpha:Number = 1, fontSize:int = 12);

'''aboutText''' - this is a string which will contain the text that will appear in the About Popup. Format is your text between quotations. e.g.: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello Whirled!")

- note, instead of putting line breaks (pressing the enter key to go to a new line), you should put \n

'''backgroundColor''' - this is the background color of your popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''fontColor''' - this is the color your text will be on the popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0xFFFFFF if nothing is defined.

'''width''' - this is the width of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''height''' - this is the height of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''backgroundAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your background. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''fontSize''' - this is the size of your text, just like font size in any text editor program. Default is 12 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're not adding anything besides text, just do _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Text here");

Otherwise use any of them you'd like, here's an example with all of the options used: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello", 0xFF0000, 0xFFFFFF, 200, 200, 1, 14); (Displays a popup that says "Hello" with a red background and white text.)

addOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject, outlineColor:uint = 0x000000, outlineAlpha:Number = 1, thickness:Number = 5, strength:Number = 2, outlineQuality:int = 1);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're adding the outline to. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''outlineColor''' - this is the color of your outline, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your outline. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''thickness''' - this is the thickness of your outline in pixels. Default is 5 if nothing is defined.

'''strength''' - this is the strength of the outline - or how much it is not faded. Default is 2 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineQuality''' - this is the quality, it's either low, medium, or high (1, 2, 3), but you may choose to make it as high as 15. Note that higher quality makes it lag more. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're adding a simple black outline to your avatar, just use _ctrl.addOutline(this);

Otherwise use as many options as you'd like, an example with all of the options used is _ctrl.addOutline(this, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 3, 5, 1); (makes a red outline 3 pixels thick around the entity)

removeOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're removing the outline from. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity (such as an avatar with an outline) use _ctrl.removeOutline(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To ActorControl ==

(This will work with Avatars and Pets)

noFlip(displayObject:DisplayObject); // Credits to the wiki for this, might bug sometimes, I'll work out a way to fix it

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're preventing from flipping. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity use _ctrl.noFlip(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To AvatarControl ==

(This will work with Avatars)

fly(flyHeight:Number = 0.2); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''flyHeight''' - the number indicating the ratio of the room's height you're flying at. It is a number between 0 and 1 or it can be 0 or 1. Default is 0.2 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you wish to leave the height at 0.2, then just do _ctrl.fly();

Otherwise specify a number between 0 and 1. Example is _ctrl.fly(0.4);

unfly(); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''How to use:'''

If the avatar is currently "flying", or the fly code has been used, just use _ctrl.unfly(); to make it stop flying.

== General Edits and Advanced Techniques ==

Currently not much. Body.as and MovieClipBody.as have public arrays called _avatarScenes that can be accessed from the fla to look at all of your avatar's scenes. Be creative with this. Access via _body._avatarScenes.

== ToDo ==

-Implement a secure way of doing an anti-rip, has to be hard to find or better yet impossible.

-Make my Config V2, that will come eventually, it will be compatible with Body.as giving you more coding freedom.

-For fun, though first we must get permission from Clair to do it as it is his idea, we will make a frameBody so you can put states on labeled frames.

-Make an event in Body.as and probably the pet Brain that dispatches whenever it changes scenes or loops a state animation, this can be used for things like non-MCB config.

-Edit the About Popup thing so you can make it a gradient background.

-Include public arrays for states and actions, just if you want them.

Zoltea's Tweaked Whirled SDK

2018-09-05T20:22:14Z

Drill8Bit:

This has attributes similar to the Ultimate SDK; however, this SDK has been tweaked to include new methods, events, and more into the Whirled classes.
Before we get started, a simple definition for you. In the case of Whirled, an '''''entity''''' is an avatar, pet, piece of furniture, or a toy. However EntityControl also extends to backdrops.

Tweak Version: 0.03

Whirled SDK Version: 0.67

LSA Version: 2.0

This SDK includes: LSA, Team LSA, ConfigXP, ImpatientBody

[https://wiki.whirled.club/wiki/Lsa LSA] credits to Nordenx, Conrad500, and The Cosmic Cheese.

Team LSA credits to Extramrdo.

ConfigXP credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

ImpatientBody credits to The Cosmic Cheese].

NameTextUtil credits to Riazaku.

Emotive Avi credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

FollowBrain2 credits to Shango.

To download this SDK, click [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uys6uygDQCXE5YI7oGF9d3boK7g1xALs here].

This SDK is set up just like the other SDK. For information on this, go [https://wiki.whirled.club/wiki/Whirled_SDK here].

----

== Updates ==

V0.03 notes:

-RightBody.as and ImpatientRightBody.as added. Expect ImpatientMovieClipBody.as in the next.

(If you already have the tweaked SDK, you can just add in the new files from here: [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24419492/Whirled%20Wiki/Tweaked%20SDK%20Individual%20Files/V0.03.zip V0.03 Individual files])

V0.02 notes:

-ConfigXP has been edited for columns. When you do it, just set how many rows you want it to go down till it loops, format: _body = new ConfigXPBody(_ctrl, this, w, rows);

-NameTextUtil has been added

(If you already have the tweak
ed SDK, you can just add in the new files from here: [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24419492/Whirled%20Wiki/Tweaked%20SDK%20Individual%20Files/V0.02.zip V0.02 Individual files])

== '''Information:''' ==

== Methods added: ==

== To EntityControl ==

(This will work with Avatars, Pets, Furniture, and Backdrops)

showAboutPopup(aboutText:String, backgroundColor:uint = 0x000000, fontColor:uint = 0xFFFFFF, width:Number = 300, height:Number = 300, backgroundAlpha:Number = 1, fontSize:int = 12);

'''aboutText''' - this is a string which will contain the text that will appear in the About Popup. Format is your text between quotations. e.g.: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello Whirled!")

- note, instead of putting line breaks (pressing the enter key to go to a new line), you should put \n

'''backgroundColor''' - this is the background color of your popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''fontColor''' - this is the color your text will be on the popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0xFFFFFF if nothing is defined.

'''width''' - this is the width of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''height''' - this is the height of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''backgroundAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your background. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''fontSize''' - this is the size of your text, just like font size in any text editor program. Default is 12 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're not adding anything besides text, just do _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Text here");

Otherwise use any of them you'd like, here's an example with all of the options used: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello", 0xFF0000, 0xFFFFFF, 200, 200, 1, 14); (Displays a popup that says "Hello" with a red background and white text.)

addOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject, outlineColor:uint = 0x000000, outlineAlpha:Number = 1, thickness:Number = 5, strength:Number = 2, outlineQuality:int = 1);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're adding the outline to. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''outlineColor''' - this is the color of your outline, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your outline. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''thickness''' - this is the thickness of your outline in pixels. Default is 5 if nothing is defined.

'''strength''' - this is the strength of the outline - or how much it is not faded. Default is 2 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineQuality''' - this is the quality, it's either low, medium, or high (1, 2, 3), but you may choose to make it as high as 15. Note that higher quality makes it lag more. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're adding a simple black outline to your avatar, just use _ctrl.addOutline(this);

Otherwise use as many options as you'd like, an example with all of the options used is _ctrl.addOutline(this, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 3, 5, 1); (makes a red outline 3 pixels thick around the entity)

removeOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're removing the outline from. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity (such as an avatar with an outline) use _ctrl.removeOutline(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To ActorControl ==

(This will work with Avatars and Pets)

noFlip(displayObject:DisplayObject); // Credits to the wiki for this, might bug sometimes, I'll work out a way to fix it

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're preventing from flipping. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity use _ctrl.noFlip(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To AvatarControl ==

(This will work with Avatars)

fly(flyHeight:Number = 0.2); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''flyHeight''' - the number indicating the ratio of the room's height you're flying at. It is a number between 0 and 1 or it can be 0 or 1. Default is 0.2 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you wish to leave the height at 0.2, then just do _ctrl.fly();

Otherwise specify a number between 0 and 1. Example is _ctrl.fly(0.4);

unfly(); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''How to use:'''

If the avatar is currently "flying", or the fly code has been used, just use _ctrl.unfly(); to make it stop flying.

== General Edits and Advanced Techniques ==

Currently not much. Body.as and MovieClipBody.as have public arrays called _avatarScenes that can be accessed from the fla to look at all of your avatar's scenes. Be creative with this. Access via _body._avatarScenes.

== ToDo ==

-Implement a secure way of doing an anti-rip, has to be hard to find or better yet impossible.

-Make my Config V2, that will come eventually, it will be compatible with Body.as giving you more coding freedom.

-For fun, though first we must get permission from Clair to do it as it is his idea, we will make a frameBody so you can put states on labeled frames.

-Make an event in Body.as and probably the pet Brain that dispatches whenever it changes scenes or loops a state animation, this can be used for things like non-MCB config.

-Edit the About Popup thing so you can make it a gradient background.

-Include public arrays for states and actions, just if you want them.

Zoltea's Tweaked Whirled SDK

2018-09-05T20:21:36Z

Drill8Bit:

This has attributes similar to the Ultimate SDK; however, this SDK has been tweaked to include new methods, events, and more into the Whirled classes.
Before we get started, a simple definition for you. In the case of Whirled, an '''''entity''''' is an avatar, pet, piece of furniture, or a toy. However EntityControl also extends to backdrops.

Tweak Version: 0.03

Whirled SDK Version: 0.67

LSA Version: 2.0

This SDK includes: LSA, Team LSA, ConfigXP, ImpatientBody

[https://wiki.whirled.club/wiki/Lsa LSA] credits to Nordenx, Conrad500, and The Cosmic Cheese.

Team LSA credits to Extramrdo.

ConfigXP credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

ImpatientBody credits to The Cosmic Cheese].

NameTextUtil credits to Riazaku.

Emotive Avi credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

FollowBrain2 credits to Shango.

To download this SDK, click [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uys6uygDQCXE5YI7oGF9d3boK7g1xALs here].

This SDK is set up just like the other SDK. For information on this, go [http://wiki.whirled.club/Whirled_SDK here].

----

== Updates ==

V0.03 notes:

-RightBody.as and ImpatientRightBody.as added. Expect ImpatientMovieClipBody.as in the next.

(If you already have the tweaked SDK, you can just add in the new files from here: [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24419492/Whirled%20Wiki/Tweaked%20SDK%20Individual%20Files/V0.03.zip V0.03 Individual files])

V0.02 notes:

-ConfigXP has been edited for columns. When you do it, just set how many rows you want it to go down till it loops, format: _body = new ConfigXPBody(_ctrl, this, w, rows);

-NameTextUtil has been added

(If you already have the tweak
ed SDK, you can just add in the new files from here: [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24419492/Whirled%20Wiki/Tweaked%20SDK%20Individual%20Files/V0.02.zip V0.02 Individual files])

== '''Information:''' ==

== Methods added: ==

== To EntityControl ==

(This will work with Avatars, Pets, Furniture, and Backdrops)

showAboutPopup(aboutText:String, backgroundColor:uint = 0x000000, fontColor:uint = 0xFFFFFF, width:Number = 300, height:Number = 300, backgroundAlpha:Number = 1, fontSize:int = 12);

'''aboutText''' - this is a string which will contain the text that will appear in the About Popup. Format is your text between quotations. e.g.: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello Whirled!")

- note, instead of putting line breaks (pressing the enter key to go to a new line), you should put \n

'''backgroundColor''' - this is the background color of your popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''fontColor''' - this is the color your text will be on the popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0xFFFFFF if nothing is defined.

'''width''' - this is the width of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''height''' - this is the height of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''backgroundAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your background. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''fontSize''' - this is the size of your text, just like font size in any text editor program. Default is 12 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're not adding anything besides text, just do _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Text here");

Otherwise use any of them you'd like, here's an example with all of the options used: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello", 0xFF0000, 0xFFFFFF, 200, 200, 1, 14); (Displays a popup that says "Hello" with a red background and white text.)

addOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject, outlineColor:uint = 0x000000, outlineAlpha:Number = 1, thickness:Number = 5, strength:Number = 2, outlineQuality:int = 1);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're adding the outline to. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''outlineColor''' - this is the color of your outline, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your outline. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''thickness''' - this is the thickness of your outline in pixels. Default is 5 if nothing is defined.

'''strength''' - this is the strength of the outline - or how much it is not faded. Default is 2 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineQuality''' - this is the quality, it's either low, medium, or high (1, 2, 3), but you may choose to make it as high as 15. Note that higher quality makes it lag more. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're adding a simple black outline to your avatar, just use _ctrl.addOutline(this);

Otherwise use as many options as you'd like, an example with all of the options used is _ctrl.addOutline(this, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 3, 5, 1); (makes a red outline 3 pixels thick around the entity)

removeOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're removing the outline from. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity (such as an avatar with an outline) use _ctrl.removeOutline(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To ActorControl ==

(This will work with Avatars and Pets)

noFlip(displayObject:DisplayObject); // Credits to the wiki for this, might bug sometimes, I'll work out a way to fix it

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're preventing from flipping. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity use _ctrl.noFlip(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To AvatarControl ==

(This will work with Avatars)

fly(flyHeight:Number = 0.2); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''flyHeight''' - the number indicating the ratio of the room's height you're flying at. It is a number between 0 and 1 or it can be 0 or 1. Default is 0.2 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you wish to leave the height at 0.2, then just do _ctrl.fly();

Otherwise specify a number between 0 and 1. Example is _ctrl.fly(0.4);

unfly(); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''How to use:'''

If the avatar is currently "flying", or the fly code has been used, just use _ctrl.unfly(); to make it stop flying.

== General Edits and Advanced Techniques ==

Currently not much. Body.as and MovieClipBody.as have public arrays called _avatarScenes that can be accessed from the fla to look at all of your avatar's scenes. Be creative with this. Access via _body._avatarScenes.

== ToDo ==

-Implement a secure way of doing an anti-rip, has to be hard to find or better yet impossible.

-Make my Config V2, that will come eventually, it will be compatible with Body.as giving you more coding freedom.

-For fun, though first we must get permission from Clair to do it as it is his idea, we will make a frameBody so you can put states on labeled frames.

-Make an event in Body.as and probably the pet Brain that dispatches whenever it changes scenes or loops a state animation, this can be used for things like non-MCB config.

-Edit the About Popup thing so you can make it a gradient background.

-Include public arrays for states and actions, just if you want them.

Zoltea's Tweaked Whirled SDK

2018-09-05T20:20:57Z

Drill8Bit:

This has attributes similar to the Ultimate SDK; however, this SDK has been tweaked to include new methods, events, and more into the Whirled classes.
Before we get started, a simple definition for you. In the case of Whirled, an '''''entity''''' is an avatar, pet, piece of furniture, or a toy. However EntityControl also extends to backdrops.

Tweak Version: 0.03

Whirled SDK Version: 0.67

LSA Version: 2.0

This SDK includes: LSA, Team LSA, ConfigXP, ImpatientBody

[http://wiki.whirled.club/LSA LSA] credits to Nordenx, Conrad500, and The Cosmic Cheese.

Team LSA credits to Extramrdo.

ConfigXP credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

ImpatientBody credits to The Cosmic Cheese].

NameTextUtil credits to Riazaku.

Emotive Avi credits to The Cosmic Cheese.

FollowBrain2 credits to Shango.

To download this SDK, click [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uys6uygDQCXE5YI7oGF9d3boK7g1xALs here].

This SDK is set up just like the other SDK. For information on this, go [http://wiki.whirled.club/Whirled_SDK here].

----

== Updates ==

V0.03 notes:

-RightBody.as and ImpatientRightBody.as added. Expect ImpatientMovieClipBody.as in the next.

(If you already have the tweaked SDK, you can just add in the new files from here: [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24419492/Whirled%20Wiki/Tweaked%20SDK%20Individual%20Files/V0.03.zip V0.03 Individual files])

V0.02 notes:

-ConfigXP has been edited for columns. When you do it, just set how many rows you want it to go down till it loops, format: _body = new ConfigXPBody(_ctrl, this, w, rows);

-NameTextUtil has been added

(If you already have the tweak
ed SDK, you can just add in the new files from here: [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24419492/Whirled%20Wiki/Tweaked%20SDK%20Individual%20Files/V0.02.zip V0.02 Individual files])

== '''Information:''' ==

== Methods added: ==

== To EntityControl ==

(This will work with Avatars, Pets, Furniture, and Backdrops)

showAboutPopup(aboutText:String, backgroundColor:uint = 0x000000, fontColor:uint = 0xFFFFFF, width:Number = 300, height:Number = 300, backgroundAlpha:Number = 1, fontSize:int = 12);

'''aboutText''' - this is a string which will contain the text that will appear in the About Popup. Format is your text between quotations. e.g.: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello Whirled!")

- note, instead of putting line breaks (pressing the enter key to go to a new line), you should put \n

'''backgroundColor''' - this is the background color of your popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''fontColor''' - this is the color your text will be on the popup, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0xFFFFFF if nothing is defined.

'''width''' - this is the width of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''height''' - this is the height of your popup in pixels, keep it reasonable. Default is 300 if nothing is defined.

'''backgroundAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your background. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''fontSize''' - this is the size of your text, just like font size in any text editor program. Default is 12 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're not adding anything besides text, just do _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Text here");

Otherwise use any of them you'd like, here's an example with all of the options used: _ctrl.showAboutPopup("Hello", 0xFF0000, 0xFFFFFF, 200, 200, 1, 14); (Displays a popup that says "Hello" with a red background and white text.)

addOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject, outlineColor:uint = 0x000000, outlineAlpha:Number = 1, thickness:Number = 5, strength:Number = 2, outlineQuality:int = 1);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're adding the outline to. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''outlineColor''' - this is the color of your outline, format is 0x000000 and replace the 000000 with the color hex. Default is 0x000000 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineAlpha''' - this is the opacity of your outline. 0 is transparent and 1 is fully opaque. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''thickness''' - this is the thickness of your outline in pixels. Default is 5 if nothing is defined.

'''strength''' - this is the strength of the outline - or how much it is not faded. Default is 2 if nothing is defined.

'''outlineQuality''' - this is the quality, it's either low, medium, or high (1, 2, 3), but you may choose to make it as high as 15. Note that higher quality makes it lag more. Default is 1 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you're adding a simple black outline to your avatar, just use _ctrl.addOutline(this);

Otherwise use as many options as you'd like, an example with all of the options used is _ctrl.addOutline(this, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 3, 5, 1); (makes a red outline 3 pixels thick around the entity)

removeOutline(displayObject:DisplayObject);

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're removing the outline from. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity (such as an avatar with an outline) use _ctrl.removeOutline(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To ActorControl ==

(This will work with Avatars and Pets)

noFlip(displayObject:DisplayObject); // Credits to the wiki for this, might bug sometimes, I'll work out a way to fix it

'''displayObject''' - this would be the name of the MovieClip or symbol you're preventing from flipping. If it's a symbol then use its instance name. If it's the entire entity use 'this'.

'''How to use:'''

For the entire entity use _ctrl.noFlip(this);

Otherwise just specify the instance name of the symbol in place of 'this'.

== To AvatarControl ==

(This will work with Avatars)

fly(flyHeight:Number = 0.2); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''flyHeight''' - the number indicating the ratio of the room's height you're flying at. It is a number between 0 and 1 or it can be 0 or 1. Default is 0.2 if nothing is defined.

'''How to use:'''

If you wish to leave the height at 0.2, then just do _ctrl.fly();

Otherwise specify a number between 0 and 1. Example is _ctrl.fly(0.4);

unfly(); // Credits for this go to whoever made it

'''How to use:'''

If the avatar is currently "flying", or the fly code has been used, just use _ctrl.unfly(); to make it stop flying.

== General Edits and Advanced Techniques ==

Currently not much. Body.as and MovieClipBody.as have public arrays called _avatarScenes that can be accessed from the fla to look at all of your avatar's scenes. Be creative with this. Access via _body._avatarScenes.

== ToDo ==

-Implement a secure way of doing an anti-rip, has to be hard to find or better yet impossible.

-Make my Config V2, that will come eventually, it will be compatible with Body.as giving you more coding freedom.

-For fun, though first we must get permission from Clair to do it as it is his idea, we will make a frameBody so you can put states on labeled frames.

-Make an event in Body.as and probably the pet Brain that dispatches whenever it changes scenes or loops a state animation, this can be used for things like non-MCB config.

-Edit the About Popup thing so you can make it a gradient background.

-Include public arrays for states and actions, just if you want them.

Game Developer Bonus Bling Pool

2018-09-05T20:12:04Z

Drill8Bit:

The '''Game Developer Bonus Bling Pool''' was Whirled's way of rewarding game developers for creating awesome games.

Each month Three Rings would set aside a pool of money, which was set at '''$10,000'''. This pool was divided up each day according to hours of gameplay a game got on Whirled. So, the more popular your game wass, the more [[currency#Bling|bling]] you could have earnt. Your game needed to be integrated with the Whirled API and award coins in order for it to qualify for the Bling Pool.

[[Image:BlingPool.png|frame|none|A [[Currency#Viewing_Your_Transactions|transactions]] line from the Bling Pool Program.]]

Don't forget that you can monetize your game by selling game related avatars and [[Create and sell game packs|game packs]], by embedding your game out via our [[Affiliate|affiliate]] program.

Games that were not actually games (i.e. gift item dispensers) were be marked as ineligible for the Bling Pool by [[Agent]]s.

[[Category:Terminology]]

Currency

2018-09-05T20:04:01Z

Drill8Bit: /* Payment */

[[Image:Coins_bars_level_mail_logout_bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Your currency totals can be found in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window.]]'''Currency''' refers to the different types of money in Whirled -- coins, bars, and bling -- which can be used to purchase goods within Whirled and, in the case of bling, can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

All currency is tracked in the Whirled system in hundredths. However, you cannot list something for a fraction of a coin or bar and bling cashing out is only allowed as integers.
[[Image:Currencychart.png|left|frame|A chart showing the relationships between currencies in Whirled.]]

{{clear}}
==Coins [[Image:Icon-coins.png]]==
[[Image:shopwithcoins.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Coin picture to purchase the item with coins.]]Coins are earned by playing [[games]], earning [[passport|Passport stamps]] and selling items for coins in the [[Shop]]. They cannot be traded for bars or for bling, but they can be used to purchase coin-listed items in the Shop.

If you list an item for sale in the Shop, and you opt to sell in coins, your profit will come in the form of {{profit}} of the list price in coins each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for 1,000 coins, you will be credited with 300 coins for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Users will be able to purchase your coin-listed item in both coins and bars. Bars are worth {{barworth}}.
{{clear}}

==Bars [[Image:Icon-bars.png]]==
[[Image:Coins bars level mail logout bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the coins or bars icons to see your transactions.]]
Bars can be [http://whirled.club/#billing bought from Whirled Club], received from a full subscription to [[Club Whirled]], or exchanged for with bling earned from Shop profits. They are used, as an alternative to coins, to purchase items in the Whirled Shop. To get bars, click the golden bar picture in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window and use the "Buy Bars!" button, or use the "Get bars!" link from any item in the Shop. '''For more information on purchasing bars, please see the [[Billing FAQ]].'''

If you list an item for sale in the Shop and you opt to sell in bars, your profit will come in the number of bling equal to {{profit}} of the bar list price each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for ten bars, you will be credited with three ''bling'' for each purchase. Or if you list an item for 1 bar, you will be credited with .30 ''bling'' for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Remember, bling is the currency that you can cash out, so listing in bars is a good thing! See "bling" below for more information. Users will be able to purchase your bar-listed item only with bars.

Currently, a bar is worth about 10 cents.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The bar version of the transaction page, with "Get Bars!" button.]]
|[[Image:shopwithbars.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Bar picture to purchase the item with bars.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Bling [[Image:Icon-bling.png]]==
[[Image:bling transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|From the bling transaction page, you can purchase bars with the bling you've earned, or cash out.]]
Bling is Whirled's "cash out" currency. It is earned by listing an item for bars in the Shop. When someone purchases that item, the item's lister earns bling.

Game creators used to be rewarded for creating games that players like to play. Every day, a "bling pool" was created based on the total amount of time that Whirled players have spent playing games. This pool was be divided up among game creators proportionally based on the number of total hours their game was played. See also: [[Game Developer Bonus Bling Pool]].

{{clear}}
===Exchanging Bling for Bars===
Bling can be exchanged for bars on a one-to-one basis via the transaction page. In the "Exchange Bling for Bars" section, specify the number of bling you wish to convert to bars. Because bars and bling are both only transacted in whole numbers, you must enter a whole number here.

===Cashing Out===
When an account has 500 bling or more, the account holder can cash out and receive money in exchange for their bling. Cashing out is a two step process outlined below.

==== Step 1 ====
To do so, go to the bling transaction page, and in the "Cash Out Your Bling!" section, specify an amount of bling that you would like to convert to cash. Bling can only be cashed out in whole numbers. Fill out the cash out form, then submit your request.

You must have sent in your cash out request by '''midnight PST Sunday''' in order for it to be processed the following week.

'''Cash outs are limited to once every 30 days''', and the Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.

==== Step 2 ====
In addition, if you have not already done so in the current year:

* If you reside in the United States of America, and have been issued a U.S. Social Security Number, you must also fill out and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf?portlet=103 W-9 tax form with instructions].
* Or, if you are an international player, you must complete and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf W-8BEN] tax form. The instructions for the form can be found [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf here].

If you have questions about these forms, please email them to billing@whirled.club.

Please complete your form fully and sign, then email a scanned copy as an attachment to billing@whirled.club

'''We can only remit payment to you once we have your completed form on file''', so it's very important to follow the above steps!

==== Payment ====

When a cash out request is submitted, the request is sent to and reviewed by Whirled Club. If all is well, a check will be sent via postal mail to the address you've supplied us. Please allow several days for delivery within the U.S., and up to two weeks if you are outside of the U.S., depending on your location.

Examples of situations that might hold up a cash out request are such things as the possibility of the requesting account being "hacked" or compromised, or the account holder appearing to have used an exploit to have gained bling.

'''PLEASE NOTE''': Each cashout request is reviewed by Whirled staff. Any player found attempting to cash out bling that was generated fraudulently will be permanently [[ban|banned]] from Whirled.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:CashOut.png|none|thumb|300px|Complete the form to cash out your bling.]]
|[[Image:BeforeFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|While you have a cash out pending, you can see it in green on your transaction page, with an option to cancel the cash out.]]
|[[Image:AfterCashOutFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|After the cash out request is fulfilled, it will be logged on your bling transaction page.]]
|-
|colspan="3"|[[Image:Cash_out-time_until_next_cash_out.png|frame|none|The Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Viewing Your Transactions==
[[Image:Shop-tab.png]]

To view your transactions, click the Transactions link in your Shop tab or on the currency symbols in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled page. Once there, you can filter on a the transactions for the currency you wish to view by using the dropdown box, or use the dropdown box's "Creator" option to view your recent earnings from any items you have listed on the Shop. Records of coin transactions are kept for 10 days, while bar and bling transactions are kept forever.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transaction dropdown.png|right|thumb|325px|Use the dropdown box on your transactions page to select which currency transactions you want to view, or select the "Creator" option to see your earnings from listed Shop items.]]
|[[Image:creator transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The "Creator" transaction page, where you can see the transaction logs of items you have sold in the Shop.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==See Also==
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Charity]]
* [[Club Whirled]]
* [[Item deletion]]

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Tutorials]][[Category:Terminology]]

Currency

2018-09-05T20:03:04Z

Drill8Bit: /* Step 2 */

[[Image:Coins_bars_level_mail_logout_bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Your currency totals can be found in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window.]]'''Currency''' refers to the different types of money in Whirled -- coins, bars, and bling -- which can be used to purchase goods within Whirled and, in the case of bling, can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

All currency is tracked in the Whirled system in hundredths. However, you cannot list something for a fraction of a coin or bar and bling cashing out is only allowed as integers.
[[Image:Currencychart.png|left|frame|A chart showing the relationships between currencies in Whirled.]]

{{clear}}
==Coins [[Image:Icon-coins.png]]==
[[Image:shopwithcoins.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Coin picture to purchase the item with coins.]]Coins are earned by playing [[games]], earning [[passport|Passport stamps]] and selling items for coins in the [[Shop]]. They cannot be traded for bars or for bling, but they can be used to purchase coin-listed items in the Shop.

If you list an item for sale in the Shop, and you opt to sell in coins, your profit will come in the form of {{profit}} of the list price in coins each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for 1,000 coins, you will be credited with 300 coins for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Users will be able to purchase your coin-listed item in both coins and bars. Bars are worth {{barworth}}.
{{clear}}

==Bars [[Image:Icon-bars.png]]==
[[Image:Coins bars level mail logout bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the coins or bars icons to see your transactions.]]
Bars can be [http://whirled.club/#billing bought from Whirled Club], received from a full subscription to [[Club Whirled]], or exchanged for with bling earned from Shop profits. They are used, as an alternative to coins, to purchase items in the Whirled Shop. To get bars, click the golden bar picture in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window and use the "Buy Bars!" button, or use the "Get bars!" link from any item in the Shop. '''For more information on purchasing bars, please see the [[Billing FAQ]].'''

If you list an item for sale in the Shop and you opt to sell in bars, your profit will come in the number of bling equal to {{profit}} of the bar list price each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for ten bars, you will be credited with three ''bling'' for each purchase. Or if you list an item for 1 bar, you will be credited with .30 ''bling'' for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Remember, bling is the currency that you can cash out, so listing in bars is a good thing! See "bling" below for more information. Users will be able to purchase your bar-listed item only with bars.

Currently, a bar is worth about 10 cents.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The bar version of the transaction page, with "Get Bars!" button.]]
|[[Image:shopwithbars.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Bar picture to purchase the item with bars.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Bling [[Image:Icon-bling.png]]==
[[Image:bling transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|From the bling transaction page, you can purchase bars with the bling you've earned, or cash out.]]
Bling is Whirled's "cash out" currency. It is earned by listing an item for bars in the Shop. When someone purchases that item, the item's lister earns bling.

Game creators used to be rewarded for creating games that players like to play. Every day, a "bling pool" was created based on the total amount of time that Whirled players have spent playing games. This pool was be divided up among game creators proportionally based on the number of total hours their game was played. See also: [[Game Developer Bonus Bling Pool]].

{{clear}}
===Exchanging Bling for Bars===
Bling can be exchanged for bars on a one-to-one basis via the transaction page. In the "Exchange Bling for Bars" section, specify the number of bling you wish to convert to bars. Because bars and bling are both only transacted in whole numbers, you must enter a whole number here.

===Cashing Out===
When an account has 500 bling or more, the account holder can cash out and receive money in exchange for their bling. Cashing out is a two step process outlined below.

==== Step 1 ====
To do so, go to the bling transaction page, and in the "Cash Out Your Bling!" section, specify an amount of bling that you would like to convert to cash. Bling can only be cashed out in whole numbers. Fill out the cash out form, then submit your request.

You must have sent in your cash out request by '''midnight PST Sunday''' in order for it to be processed the following week.

'''Cash outs are limited to once every 30 days''', and the Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.

==== Step 2 ====
In addition, if you have not already done so in the current year:

* If you reside in the United States of America, and have been issued a U.S. Social Security Number, you must also fill out and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf?portlet=103 W-9 tax form with instructions].
* Or, if you are an international player, you must complete and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf W-8BEN] tax form. The instructions for the form can be found [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf here].

If you have questions about these forms, please email them to billing@whirled.club.

Please complete your form fully and sign, then email a scanned copy as an attachment to billing@whirled.club

'''We can only remit payment to you once we have your completed form on file''', so it's very important to follow the above steps!

==== Payment ====

When a cash out request is submitted, the request is sent to and reviewed by Three Rings. If all is well, a check will be sent via postal mail to the address you've supplied us. Please allow several days for delivery within the U.S., and up to two weeks if you are outside of the U.S., depending on your location.

Examples of situations that might hold up a cash out request are such things as the possibility of the requesting account being "hacked" or compromised, or the account holder appearing to have used an exploit to have gained bling.

'''PLEASE NOTE''': Each cashout request is reviewed by Whirled staff. Any player found attempting to cash out bling that was generated fraudulently will be permanently [[ban|banned]] from Whirled.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:CashOut.png|none|thumb|300px|Complete the form to cash out your bling.]]
|[[Image:BeforeFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|While you have a cash out pending, you can see it in green on your transaction page, with an option to cancel the cash out.]]
|[[Image:AfterCashOutFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|After the cash out request is fulfilled, it will be logged on your bling transaction page.]]
|-
|colspan="3"|[[Image:Cash_out-time_until_next_cash_out.png|frame|none|The Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Viewing Your Transactions==
[[Image:Shop-tab.png]]

To view your transactions, click the Transactions link in your Shop tab or on the currency symbols in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled page. Once there, you can filter on a the transactions for the currency you wish to view by using the dropdown box, or use the dropdown box's "Creator" option to view your recent earnings from any items you have listed on the Shop. Records of coin transactions are kept for 10 days, while bar and bling transactions are kept forever.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transaction dropdown.png|right|thumb|325px|Use the dropdown box on your transactions page to select which currency transactions you want to view, or select the "Creator" option to see your earnings from listed Shop items.]]
|[[Image:creator transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The "Creator" transaction page, where you can see the transaction logs of items you have sold in the Shop.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==See Also==
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Charity]]
* [[Club Whirled]]
* [[Item deletion]]

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Tutorials]][[Category:Terminology]]

Currency

2018-09-05T20:01:13Z

Drill8Bit: /* Bling Image:Icon-bling.png */

[[Image:Coins_bars_level_mail_logout_bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Your currency totals can be found in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window.]]'''Currency''' refers to the different types of money in Whirled -- coins, bars, and bling -- which can be used to purchase goods within Whirled and, in the case of bling, can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

All currency is tracked in the Whirled system in hundredths. However, you cannot list something for a fraction of a coin or bar and bling cashing out is only allowed as integers.
[[Image:Currencychart.png|left|frame|A chart showing the relationships between currencies in Whirled.]]

{{clear}}
==Coins [[Image:Icon-coins.png]]==
[[Image:shopwithcoins.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Coin picture to purchase the item with coins.]]Coins are earned by playing [[games]], earning [[passport|Passport stamps]] and selling items for coins in the [[Shop]]. They cannot be traded for bars or for bling, but they can be used to purchase coin-listed items in the Shop.

If you list an item for sale in the Shop, and you opt to sell in coins, your profit will come in the form of {{profit}} of the list price in coins each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for 1,000 coins, you will be credited with 300 coins for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Users will be able to purchase your coin-listed item in both coins and bars. Bars are worth {{barworth}}.
{{clear}}

==Bars [[Image:Icon-bars.png]]==
[[Image:Coins bars level mail logout bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the coins or bars icons to see your transactions.]]
Bars can be [http://whirled.club/#billing bought from Whirled Club], received from a full subscription to [[Club Whirled]], or exchanged for with bling earned from Shop profits. They are used, as an alternative to coins, to purchase items in the Whirled Shop. To get bars, click the golden bar picture in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window and use the "Buy Bars!" button, or use the "Get bars!" link from any item in the Shop. '''For more information on purchasing bars, please see the [[Billing FAQ]].'''

If you list an item for sale in the Shop and you opt to sell in bars, your profit will come in the number of bling equal to {{profit}} of the bar list price each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for ten bars, you will be credited with three ''bling'' for each purchase. Or if you list an item for 1 bar, you will be credited with .30 ''bling'' for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Remember, bling is the currency that you can cash out, so listing in bars is a good thing! See "bling" below for more information. Users will be able to purchase your bar-listed item only with bars.

Currently, a bar is worth about 10 cents.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The bar version of the transaction page, with "Get Bars!" button.]]
|[[Image:shopwithbars.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Bar picture to purchase the item with bars.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Bling [[Image:Icon-bling.png]]==
[[Image:bling transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|From the bling transaction page, you can purchase bars with the bling you've earned, or cash out.]]
Bling is Whirled's "cash out" currency. It is earned by listing an item for bars in the Shop. When someone purchases that item, the item's lister earns bling.

Game creators used to be rewarded for creating games that players like to play. Every day, a "bling pool" was created based on the total amount of time that Whirled players have spent playing games. This pool was be divided up among game creators proportionally based on the number of total hours their game was played. See also: [[Game Developer Bonus Bling Pool]].

{{clear}}
===Exchanging Bling for Bars===
Bling can be exchanged for bars on a one-to-one basis via the transaction page. In the "Exchange Bling for Bars" section, specify the number of bling you wish to convert to bars. Because bars and bling are both only transacted in whole numbers, you must enter a whole number here.

===Cashing Out===
When an account has 500 bling or more, the account holder can cash out and receive money in exchange for their bling. Cashing out is a two step process outlined below.

==== Step 1 ====
To do so, go to the bling transaction page, and in the "Cash Out Your Bling!" section, specify an amount of bling that you would like to convert to cash. Bling can only be cashed out in whole numbers. Fill out the cash out form, then submit your request.

You must have sent in your cash out request by '''midnight PST Sunday''' in order for it to be processed the following week.

'''Cash outs are limited to once every 30 days''', and the Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.

==== Step 2 ====
In addition, if you have not already done so in the current year:

* If you reside in the United States of America, and have been issued a U.S. Social Security Number, you must also fill out and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf?portlet=103 W-9 tax form with instructions].
* Or, if you are an international player, you must complete and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf W-8BEN] tax form. The instructions for the form can be found [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf here].

If you have questions about these forms, please email them to billing@whirled.com.

Please complete your form fully and sign, then email a scanned copy as an attachment to billing@whirled.com, or mail a signed printout by postal mail to:

Three Rings Design
P.O. Box 482
San Francisco
CA 94104-0482
USA

'''We can only remit payment to you once we have your completed form on file''', so it's very important to follow the above steps!

==== Payment ====

When a cash out request is submitted, the request is sent to and reviewed by Three Rings. If all is well, a check will be sent via postal mail to the address you've supplied us. Please allow several days for delivery within the U.S., and up to two weeks if you are outside of the U.S., depending on your location.

Examples of situations that might hold up a cash out request are such things as the possibility of the requesting account being "hacked" or compromised, or the account holder appearing to have used an exploit to have gained bling.

'''PLEASE NOTE''': Each cashout request is reviewed by Whirled staff. Any player found attempting to cash out bling that was generated fraudulently will be permanently [[ban|banned]] from Whirled.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:CashOut.png|none|thumb|300px|Complete the form to cash out your bling.]]
|[[Image:BeforeFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|While you have a cash out pending, you can see it in green on your transaction page, with an option to cancel the cash out.]]
|[[Image:AfterCashOutFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|After the cash out request is fulfilled, it will be logged on your bling transaction page.]]
|-
|colspan="3"|[[Image:Cash_out-time_until_next_cash_out.png|frame|none|The Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Viewing Your Transactions==
[[Image:Shop-tab.png]]

To view your transactions, click the Transactions link in your Shop tab or on the currency symbols in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled page. Once there, you can filter on a the transactions for the currency you wish to view by using the dropdown box, or use the dropdown box's "Creator" option to view your recent earnings from any items you have listed on the Shop. Records of coin transactions are kept for 10 days, while bar and bling transactions are kept forever.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transaction dropdown.png|right|thumb|325px|Use the dropdown box on your transactions page to select which currency transactions you want to view, or select the "Creator" option to see your earnings from listed Shop items.]]
|[[Image:creator transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The "Creator" transaction page, where you can see the transaction logs of items you have sold in the Shop.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==See Also==
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Charity]]
* [[Club Whirled]]
* [[Item deletion]]

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Tutorials]][[Category:Terminology]]

Currency

2018-09-05T19:59:36Z

Drill8Bit: /* Bars Image:Icon-bars.png */

[[Image:Coins_bars_level_mail_logout_bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Your currency totals can be found in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window.]]'''Currency''' refers to the different types of money in Whirled -- coins, bars, and bling -- which can be used to purchase goods within Whirled and, in the case of bling, can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

All currency is tracked in the Whirled system in hundredths. However, you cannot list something for a fraction of a coin or bar and bling cashing out is only allowed as integers.
[[Image:Currencychart.png|left|frame|A chart showing the relationships between currencies in Whirled.]]

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==Coins [[Image:Icon-coins.png]]==
[[Image:shopwithcoins.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Coin picture to purchase the item with coins.]]Coins are earned by playing [[games]], earning [[passport|Passport stamps]] and selling items for coins in the [[Shop]]. They cannot be traded for bars or for bling, but they can be used to purchase coin-listed items in the Shop.

If you list an item for sale in the Shop, and you opt to sell in coins, your profit will come in the form of {{profit}} of the list price in coins each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for 1,000 coins, you will be credited with 300 coins for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Users will be able to purchase your coin-listed item in both coins and bars. Bars are worth {{barworth}}.
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==Bars [[Image:Icon-bars.png]]==
[[Image:Coins bars level mail logout bar.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the coins or bars icons to see your transactions.]]
Bars can be [http://whirled.club/#billing bought from Whirled Club], received from a full subscription to [[Club Whirled]], or exchanged for with bling earned from Shop profits. They are used, as an alternative to coins, to purchase items in the Whirled Shop. To get bars, click the golden bar picture in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled window and use the "Buy Bars!" button, or use the "Get bars!" link from any item in the Shop. '''For more information on purchasing bars, please see the [[Billing FAQ]].'''

If you list an item for sale in the Shop and you opt to sell in bars, your profit will come in the number of bling equal to {{profit}} of the bar list price each time someone purchases your item. So for example, when you list an item for ten bars, you will be credited with three ''bling'' for each purchase. Or if you list an item for 1 bar, you will be credited with .30 ''bling'' for each purchase. These credits will be logged for you to see on your transactions page. Remember, bling is the currency that you can cash out, so listing in bars is a good thing! See "bling" below for more information. Users will be able to purchase your bar-listed item only with bars.

Currently, a bar is worth about 10 cents.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The bar version of the transaction page, with "Get Bars!" button.]]
|[[Image:shopwithbars.png|right|thumb|325px|Click the button with the Bar picture to purchase the item with bars.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==Bling [[Image:Icon-bling.png]]==
[[Image:bling transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|From the bling transaction page, you can purchase bars with the bling you've earned, or cash out.]]
Bling is Whirled's "cash out" currency. It is earned by listing an item for bars in the Shop. When someone purchases that item, the item's lister earns bling.

Game creators will also be rewarded for creating games that players like to play. Every day, a "bling pool" will be created based on the total amount of time that Whirled players have spent playing games. This pool will be divided up among game creators proportionally based on the number of total hours their game was played. See also: [[Game Developer Bonus Bling Pool]].

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===Exchanging Bling for Bars===
Bling can be exchanged for bars on a one-to-one basis via the transaction page. In the "Exchange Bling for Bars" section, specify the number of bling you wish to convert to bars. Because bars and bling are both only transacted in whole numbers, you must enter a whole number here.

===Cashing Out===
When an account has 500 bling or more, the account holder can cash out and receive money in exchange for their bling. Cashing out is a two step process outlined below.

==== Step 1 ====
To do so, go to the bling transaction page, and in the "Cash Out Your Bling!" section, specify an amount of bling that you would like to convert to cash. Bling can only be cashed out in whole numbers. Fill out the cash out form, then submit your request.

You must have sent in your cash out request by '''midnight PST Sunday''' in order for it to be processed the following week.

'''Cash outs are limited to once every 30 days''', and the Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.

==== Step 2 ====
In addition, if you have not already done so in the current year:

* If you reside in the United States of America, and have been issued a U.S. Social Security Number, you must also fill out and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf?portlet=103 W-9 tax form with instructions].
* Or, if you are an international player, you must complete and send us a [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8ben.pdf W-8BEN] tax form. The instructions for the form can be found [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf here].

If you have questions about these forms, please email them to billing@whirled.com.

Please complete your form fully and sign, then email a scanned copy as an attachment to billing@whirled.com, or mail a signed printout by postal mail to:

Three Rings Design
P.O. Box 482
San Francisco
CA 94104-0482
USA

'''We can only remit payment to you once we have your completed form on file''', so it's very important to follow the above steps!

==== Payment ====

When a cash out request is submitted, the request is sent to and reviewed by Three Rings. If all is well, a check will be sent via postal mail to the address you've supplied us. Please allow several days for delivery within the U.S., and up to two weeks if you are outside of the U.S., depending on your location.

Examples of situations that might hold up a cash out request are such things as the possibility of the requesting account being "hacked" or compromised, or the account holder appearing to have used an exploit to have gained bling.

'''PLEASE NOTE''': Each cashout request is reviewed by Whirled staff. Any player found attempting to cash out bling that was generated fraudulently will be permanently [[ban|banned]] from Whirled.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:CashOut.png|none|thumb|300px|Complete the form to cash out your bling.]]
|[[Image:BeforeFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|While you have a cash out pending, you can see it in green on your transaction page, with an option to cancel the cash out.]]
|[[Image:AfterCashOutFulfillment.png|none|thumb|300px|After the cash out request is fulfilled, it will be logged on your bling transaction page.]]
|-
|colspan="3"|[[Image:Cash_out-time_until_next_cash_out.png|frame|none|The Cash Out Your Bling! section will show a countdown until you are allowed to cash out again if you have cashed out within the previous 30 days.]]
|}
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==Viewing Your Transactions==
[[Image:Shop-tab.png]]

To view your transactions, click the Transactions link in your Shop tab or on the currency symbols in the upper right-hand corner of your Whirled page. Once there, you can filter on a the transactions for the currency you wish to view by using the dropdown box, or use the dropdown box's "Creator" option to view your recent earnings from any items you have listed on the Shop. Records of coin transactions are kept for 10 days, while bar and bling transactions are kept forever.

{|
|- valign="top"
|[[Image:transaction dropdown.png|right|thumb|325px|Use the dropdown box on your transactions page to select which currency transactions you want to view, or select the "Creator" option to see your earnings from listed Shop items.]]
|[[Image:creator transactions.png|right|thumb|325px|The "Creator" transaction page, where you can see the transaction logs of items you have sold in the Shop.]]
|}
{{clear}}

==See Also==
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Charity]]
* [[Club Whirled]]
* [[Item deletion]]

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Tutorials]][[Category:Terminology]]

Guide for Whirled Parents

2018-09-05T19:51:44Z

Drill8Bit: /* Playing in a Social Environment */

[[Image:Whirled-initial screen.png|right|300px]]'''Welcome to [[Whirled]]!''' This section of the site is provided as an introduction for the parents of intrepid young players. It's also useful if you and your family play together.

Our goal to help make sure that your family can enjoy Whirled safely and without worry. Below, we provide information on what kind of experiences your family will have in Whirled. We also lay out what parts of Whirled are free, what parts may require payment, and how you can best manage the payments that you do make.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this article that you'd like to ask about the game before allowing your family to give Whirled a try, please feel free to contact us using the [http://www.whirled.club/#support Whirled Support form]. We'll get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

== What is Whirled? ==

[[Image:Whirled logo.png|right|200px]]
Whirled is a social gaming website where you can play [[game]]s, [[chat]] with [[friend]]s, explore player created [[room]]s and make and sell your own creations to other players in the [[Shop]].

Online games can create an enormously fun environment. People are, after all, far more fun to interact with than computers! The challenge comes with making these kinds of interactions a positive experience. Our approach has been to design Whirled so that it encourages our community of players to play and socialize together. Success in Whirled comes from making friends, playing games and creating items; players are not rewarded for being abusive or otherwise acting out.

Violations of Whirled's [[Community Standards]] and [[Terms of Service]] should be [[report|reported]] immediately. Please take a moment to review the Community Standards and Terms of Service if you have not done so already.

'''Whirled should be considered a PG-13 environment'''. As do many other websites and online games, Whirled requires that players be at least thirteen (13) years of age. While younger players might enjoy the games included on the website and chatting with our players, we believe it is equally important that each player have the maturity to react responsibly in uncomfortable situations created by other players.

== Playing in a Social Environment ==
[[Image:Whirled-friendly environment.png|right|300px|Whirled is a social environment that allows players to interact with each other.|thumb]]
The challenge of an online community is that the same features that make it so exciting can also allow a small minority of players to act disruptively or irresponsibly.

As a company, we are committed to supporting a positive playing environment in Whirled. We constantly monitor and respond to player complaints from within the game. Our [[Agent]]s take a "hands on" approach to resolving issues, including the removal of disruptive players from Whirled.

Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that players will be completely insulated from the inappropriate behavior of those around them. To date, however, we've found that it does create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

== Getting Started ==

Whirled is a free website. You or your children can play on the website for free with some limitations for as long as you like.

Instead of a subscription system, access to additional features in games and purchases of items in the shop may be based on the purchase of a micro-currency called "[[currency#Bars|bars]]". Each bar allows a player to purchase access to the specific aspects of the game that they wish to use. Because these features are purchased individually, it's possible to spend as much as or as little as you like.

For a beginner's guide to Whirled, read [[starting out]].

== Getting Help Online ==
[[Image:Complain_user.png|right|frame|Use this menu to '''[[report]]''' a player who violates the Community Standards or Terms of Service.]]
Within Whirled, it is relatively easy for a player to ask for help or [[report]] violations of the rules by other players. For example, in a room with other players, you can click on the player causing the issue and then select "Report this player..." from the dropdown menu. From there, he or she can register a complaint or send a request for help to in-game support.

A [[report|complaint]] on a player will record the interactions the player is currently having. This information is used to determine how best to handle the complaint against other players. The information is forwarded to our in-game support staff, called '[[Agent]]s', who will address the issue as quickly as possible. The Agents are an important aspect of our efforts to ensure that the game continues to provide a positive atmosphere for all players. Members of your family should not hesitate to contact them if they need help.

Shop items have a "Report..." link and items in a room can be right-clicked to get an option to report the item. A window will popup and give you a chance to explain your complaint. You can also get help by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper left corner of the browser and then selecting "Contact Us" from the links under the tabs.
{{clearright}}

== Billing Issues ==

=== What Am I Paying For? ===

All Whirled players are able to interact with those around them and play the basic games that pay [[currency#Coins|coins]] as a reward.

Paying players are able to use [[currency#Bars|bars]] to purchase game expansion packs, [[room]]s, [[group]]s, [[broadcast]]s, and items from the [[Shop]].

=== Making Sure You Get What You Expect ===

It is important to us that the payments we receive for Whirled are made with the full approval of the cardholder. We have several features in place to prevent unwanted charges, including limits on the totals that can be charged, and a requirement that the credit card be present for each transaction.

In addition to the protection we provide, however, it is important for you and your child to take precautions. Perhaps most critically, your child should be reminded to never give his or her username and password to anyone. Our customer support team will not ask for this information under any circumstances, and anyone that does is undoubtedly planning to act maliciously. If anyone asks your child for this information, please immediately file a complaint against the offending user. Likewise, of course, your child should not give out real-life information such as phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, etc.

In addition to this, we recommend that you consider the following steps to prevent any unwanted charges:
* Clarify with your child when payments are allowed.
* Watch your children play on the website from time to time to ensure you are comfortable with the player(s) with which they are interacting.
* Consider removing your credit card information by clicking on "Clear Billing Information" after making a payment. This will remove the credit card information from our systems.
* You can also prevent your credit card information from being saved on our systems by unchecking "Save this information for future purchases" when making a payment. If you also ensure that your child does not have access to your credit card details, then they will be unable to purchase Bars without your permission. Whirled requires the CCV number on the back of the card as a confirmation each time a bar purchase is made to ensure that the card is physically present.
* If your child is buying Bars, consider checking the total number of Bars they have to verify that the number is not unexpectedly high. You can access your child's complete history of bars obtained and spent at [http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2 http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2] at any time. Please make sure that you are logged on with the correct email for your child.

===What are the bar prices?===

Pricing for Whirled bars are as follows:
* 20 bars $3.99
* 150 bars $19.99
* 500 bars $19.95

Payment is made via PayPal. For more information please visit [[Billing FAQ]].

== Getting Banned ==

The support team is charged with maintaining a positive playing environment. This means that they are sometimes obliged to suspend or permanently [[ban]] a player from the game for their behavior. This action is not taken lightly. The following provides an overview of some of the likely causes of a ban.

spamming (repeatedly saying the same thing or random letters/numbers, over and over to disrupt others' communication) and other offensive types of behavior are strictly prohibited by the [[Terms of Service]]. If your child spams, uploads inappropriate content to Whirled, or otherwise offends other players, he or she will most likely be banned. Most initial bans are temporary, depending upon the severity of the offense, but repeat offenders may be permanently banned.

Scamming, or the practice of deceiving other players to hand over items on false grounds, is likewise strictly against the rules. Players who scam or steal from other players will also be swiftly banned, and may be permanently banned on a first or second offense if it is severe enough.

== Other Issues and Further Questions ==

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions via the [http://www.whirled.club/#support Whirled Support form] while logged into Whirled with an account.

== Useful Links ==
Please review these
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Agent]]s
* [[Support]]
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* Information about [[ban]]s

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Whirled

2018-09-05T19:51:17Z

Drill8Bit:

{{TOCright}}
:''If you're looking for themed Whirleds that are associated with groups, go to [[Whirled (themed)]].''

'''Whirled''' is a web-based virtual world for player-created [[avatar]]s, [[room]]s, [[games]] and other stuff. It was a project of [[Three Rings]] taken over by Whirled Club.

You can also check out [[Whirled in the news|news coverage of Whirled]].

== Whirled Information ==
[[Image:Whirled logo.png|left|300px]]Copyright &copy; 2007 - 2010 [http://www.threerings.net Three Rings Design, Inc.]

===Team===
Engineering: Michael Bayne, Ray Greenwell, Par Winzell, Nathan Curtis, Robert Zubek, Mark Johnson, Tim Conkling, Andrzej Kapolka, Robin Barooah, Jamie Doornbos, Sarah Collins, Matthew Jensen, Kyle Sampson, Bruno Garcia, Mike Thomas, David Hoover

Art: Jon Demos, Brittney Lee, Bill Robinson, Rick Keagy, Ian McConville, Nick Popovich, Kate Lui, Sean Keeton

Infrastructure Engineering: Landon Fuller, Jonathan Le Plastrier, Jayme Cox, Nick Barkas

Customer Support Operatives: [[Agent]]s

Hand-waving: Daniel James
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== What is Whirled? ==
* Whirled is a web-based social network combined with a virtual world, in which you, the player, can contribute and sell new avatars, room backdrops, music, pets and games.
* Each player has a room of their own to decorate and hang out chatting with friends. You can build out additional rooms. Most web content can be embedded in your room, including video and music.
* [[Group]]s allow collaboration with other players around shared interests, with shared group rooms, and built-in Discussion forums.
* Any player can easily [[upload]] and begin playing with avatars, furniture, games, music and more.
* Creators can [[list|post]] their offerings to the Shop where they are [[rating|rated]], [[tag|tagged]], and offered for sale to the global ''Whirled'' audience.

== What is the Whirled business model ==
* ''Whirled'' is free to play. Content will be purchased with a mix of the two in-game currencies, [[currency#Coins|coins]] and [[currency#Bars|bars]].
* When a creator lists an item in the [[Shop]] for bars, the hard currency, they will receive their profit in [[currency#Bling|bling]], which can be cashed out for U.S. dollars.

== Technical Specs for Whirled ==
* Built in Flash 9 and Ajax, using Google's web toolkit (GWT), Whirled runs entirely in the web-browser and has no download and install requirements.
* ''Whirled'' has been tested to run on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux on IE7, Firefox 2 & 3, and Safari. It runs best on [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html Firefox 3 (beta)]. Browsers must have Flash Player installed and [[JavaScript]] enabled.
* ''Whirled'' extends Three Rings' proven server-side architecture used for [[Puzzle Pirates]] and [[Bang! Howdy]].

== Roll-out Plans ==
* On March 25, 2008 Whirled entered public beta after just over a year of Alpha testing on [[First Whirled]] with an invite-only audience.
* On October 15, 2008 Bars (cash currency) and Bling were added.
* On July 2, 2009 [[Club Whirled]] subscriptions were added.
* Official 'Launch' will take place when we feel like the Whirled, the economic model, and notably the creator APIs are fairly stable.

== See also ==
*[[Whirled in the news]]
*[[Whirled fan page]] (Facebook)
*[[Whirled Games]] (Facebook)
*[http://twitter.com/whirled Whirled on Twitter]
*[http://www.myspace.com/whirled3rings Whirled on MySpace]

[[Category:Terminology]]

Guide for Whirled Parents

2018-09-05T19:50:35Z

Drill8Bit:

[[Image:Whirled-initial screen.png|right|300px]]'''Welcome to [[Whirled]]!''' This section of the site is provided as an introduction for the parents of intrepid young players. It's also useful if you and your family play together.

Our goal to help make sure that your family can enjoy Whirled safely and without worry. Below, we provide information on what kind of experiences your family will have in Whirled. We also lay out what parts of Whirled are free, what parts may require payment, and how you can best manage the payments that you do make.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this article that you'd like to ask about the game before allowing your family to give Whirled a try, please feel free to contact us using the [http://www.whirled.club/#support Whirled Support form]. We'll get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

== What is Whirled? ==

[[Image:Whirled logo.png|right|200px]]
Whirled is a social gaming website where you can play [[game]]s, [[chat]] with [[friend]]s, explore player created [[room]]s and make and sell your own creations to other players in the [[Shop]].

Online games can create an enormously fun environment. People are, after all, far more fun to interact with than computers! The challenge comes with making these kinds of interactions a positive experience. Our approach has been to design Whirled so that it encourages our community of players to play and socialize together. Success in Whirled comes from making friends, playing games and creating items; players are not rewarded for being abusive or otherwise acting out.

Violations of Whirled's [[Community Standards]] and [[Terms of Service]] should be [[report|reported]] immediately. Please take a moment to review the Community Standards and Terms of Service if you have not done so already.

'''Whirled should be considered a PG-13 environment'''. As do many other websites and online games, Whirled requires that players be at least thirteen (13) years of age. While younger players might enjoy the games included on the website and chatting with our players, we believe it is equally important that each player have the maturity to react responsibly in uncomfortable situations created by other players.

== Playing in a Social Environment ==
[[Image:Whirled-friendly environment.png|right|300px|Whirled is a social environment that allows players to interact with each other.|thumb]]
The challenge of an online community is that the same features that make it so exciting can also allow a small minority of players to act disruptively or irresponsibly.

As a company, we are committed to supporting a positive playing environment in Whirled. We constantly monitor and respond to player complaints from within the game. Our [[Agent]]s take a "hands on" approach to resolving issues, including the removal of disruptive players from Whirled.

Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that players will be completely insulated from the inappropriate behavior of those around them. To date, however, we've found that it does create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

If you're looking for entertainment for a child under the age of 13, we suggest [http://www.puzzlepiratesfamily.com/family/ Puzzle Pirates Family]!
{{clearright}}

== Getting Started ==

Whirled is a free website. You or your children can play on the website for free with some limitations for as long as you like.

Instead of a subscription system, access to additional features in games and purchases of items in the shop may be based on the purchase of a micro-currency called "[[currency#Bars|bars]]". Each bar allows a player to purchase access to the specific aspects of the game that they wish to use. Because these features are purchased individually, it's possible to spend as much as or as little as you like.

For a beginner's guide to Whirled, read [[starting out]].

== Getting Help Online ==
[[Image:Complain_user.png|right|frame|Use this menu to '''[[report]]''' a player who violates the Community Standards or Terms of Service.]]
Within Whirled, it is relatively easy for a player to ask for help or [[report]] violations of the rules by other players. For example, in a room with other players, you can click on the player causing the issue and then select "Report this player..." from the dropdown menu. From there, he or she can register a complaint or send a request for help to in-game support.

A [[report|complaint]] on a player will record the interactions the player is currently having. This information is used to determine how best to handle the complaint against other players. The information is forwarded to our in-game support staff, called '[[Agent]]s', who will address the issue as quickly as possible. The Agents are an important aspect of our efforts to ensure that the game continues to provide a positive atmosphere for all players. Members of your family should not hesitate to contact them if they need help.

Shop items have a "Report..." link and items in a room can be right-clicked to get an option to report the item. A window will popup and give you a chance to explain your complaint. You can also get help by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper left corner of the browser and then selecting "Contact Us" from the links under the tabs.
{{clearright}}

== Billing Issues ==

=== What Am I Paying For? ===

All Whirled players are able to interact with those around them and play the basic games that pay [[currency#Coins|coins]] as a reward.

Paying players are able to use [[currency#Bars|bars]] to purchase game expansion packs, [[room]]s, [[group]]s, [[broadcast]]s, and items from the [[Shop]].

=== Making Sure You Get What You Expect ===

It is important to us that the payments we receive for Whirled are made with the full approval of the cardholder. We have several features in place to prevent unwanted charges, including limits on the totals that can be charged, and a requirement that the credit card be present for each transaction.

In addition to the protection we provide, however, it is important for you and your child to take precautions. Perhaps most critically, your child should be reminded to never give his or her username and password to anyone. Our customer support team will not ask for this information under any circumstances, and anyone that does is undoubtedly planning to act maliciously. If anyone asks your child for this information, please immediately file a complaint against the offending user. Likewise, of course, your child should not give out real-life information such as phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, etc.

In addition to this, we recommend that you consider the following steps to prevent any unwanted charges:
* Clarify with your child when payments are allowed.
* Watch your children play on the website from time to time to ensure you are comfortable with the player(s) with which they are interacting.
* Consider removing your credit card information by clicking on "Clear Billing Information" after making a payment. This will remove the credit card information from our systems.
* You can also prevent your credit card information from being saved on our systems by unchecking "Save this information for future purchases" when making a payment. If you also ensure that your child does not have access to your credit card details, then they will be unable to purchase Bars without your permission. Whirled requires the CCV number on the back of the card as a confirmation each time a bar purchase is made to ensure that the card is physically present.
* If your child is buying Bars, consider checking the total number of Bars they have to verify that the number is not unexpectedly high. You can access your child's complete history of bars obtained and spent at [http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2 http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2] at any time. Please make sure that you are logged on with the correct email for your child.

===What are the bar prices?===

Pricing for Whirled bars are as follows:
* 20 bars $3.99
* 150 bars $19.99
* 500 bars $19.95

Payment is made via PayPal. For more information please visit [[Billing FAQ]].

== Getting Banned ==

The support team is charged with maintaining a positive playing environment. This means that they are sometimes obliged to suspend or permanently [[ban]] a player from the game for their behavior. This action is not taken lightly. The following provides an overview of some of the likely causes of a ban.

spamming (repeatedly saying the same thing or random letters/numbers, over and over to disrupt others' communication) and other offensive types of behavior are strictly prohibited by the [[Terms of Service]]. If your child spams, uploads inappropriate content to Whirled, or otherwise offends other players, he or she will most likely be banned. Most initial bans are temporary, depending upon the severity of the offense, but repeat offenders may be permanently banned.

Scamming, or the practice of deceiving other players to hand over items on false grounds, is likewise strictly against the rules. Players who scam or steal from other players will also be swiftly banned, and may be permanently banned on a first or second offense if it is severe enough.

== Other Issues and Further Questions ==

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions via the [http://www.whirled.club/#support Whirled Support form] while logged into Whirled with an account.

== Useful Links ==
Please review these
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Agent]]s
* [[Support]]
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* Information about [[ban]]s

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Guide for Whirled Parents

2018-09-05T19:50:02Z

Drill8Bit:

[[Image:Whirled-initial screen.png|right|300px]]'''Welcome to [[Whirled]]!''' This section of the site is provided as an introduction for the parents of intrepid young players. It's also useful if you and your family play together.

Our goal to help make sure that your family can enjoy Whirled safely and without worry. Below, we provide information on what kind of experiences your family will have in Whirled. We also lay out what parts of Whirled are free, what parts may require payment, and how you can best manage the payments that you do make.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this article that you'd like to ask about the game before allowing your family to give Whirled a try, please feel free to contact us using the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form]. We'll get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

== What is Whirled? ==

[[Image:Whirled logo.png|right|200px]]
Whirled is a social gaming website where you can play [[game]]s, [[chat]] with [[friend]]s, explore player created [[room]]s and make and sell your own creations to other players in the [[Shop]].

Online games can create an enormously fun environment. People are, after all, far more fun to interact with than computers! The challenge comes with making these kinds of interactions a positive experience. Our approach has been to design Whirled so that it encourages our community of players to play and socialize together. Success in Whirled comes from making friends, playing games and creating items; players are not rewarded for being abusive or otherwise acting out.

Violations of Whirled's [[Community Standards]] and [[Terms of Service]] should be [[report|reported]] immediately. Please take a moment to review the Community Standards and Terms of Service if you have not done so already.

'''Whirled should be considered a PG-13 environment'''. As do many other websites and online games, Whirled requires that players be at least thirteen (13) years of age. While younger players might enjoy the games included on the website and chatting with our players, we believe it is equally important that each player have the maturity to react responsibly in uncomfortable situations created by other players.

== Playing in a Social Environment ==
[[Image:Whirled-friendly environment.png|right|300px|Whirled is a social environment that allows players to interact with each other.|thumb]]
The challenge of an online community is that the same features that make it so exciting can also allow a small minority of players to act disruptively or irresponsibly.

As a company, we are committed to supporting a positive playing environment in Whirled. We constantly monitor and respond to player complaints from within the game. Our [[Agent]]s take a "hands on" approach to resolving issues, including the removal of disruptive players from Whirled.

Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that players will be completely insulated from the inappropriate behavior of those around them. To date, however, we've found that it does create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

If you're looking for entertainment for a child under the age of 13, we suggest [http://www.puzzlepiratesfamily.com/family/ Puzzle Pirates Family]!
{{clearright}}

== Getting Started ==

Whirled is a free website. You or your children can play on the website for free with some limitations for as long as you like.

Instead of a subscription system, access to additional features in games and purchases of items in the shop may be based on the purchase of a micro-currency called "[[currency#Bars|bars]]". Each bar allows a player to purchase access to the specific aspects of the game that they wish to use. Because these features are purchased individually, it's possible to spend as much as or as little as you like.

For a beginner's guide to Whirled, read [[starting out]].

== Getting Help Online ==
[[Image:Complain_user.png|right|frame|Use this menu to '''[[report]]''' a player who violates the Community Standards or Terms of Service.]]
Within Whirled, it is relatively easy for a player to ask for help or [[report]] violations of the rules by other players. For example, in a room with other players, you can click on the player causing the issue and then select "Report this player..." from the dropdown menu. From there, he or she can register a complaint or send a request for help to in-game support.

A [[report|complaint]] on a player will record the interactions the player is currently having. This information is used to determine how best to handle the complaint against other players. The information is forwarded to our in-game support staff, called '[[Agent]]s', who will address the issue as quickly as possible. The Agents are an important aspect of our efforts to ensure that the game continues to provide a positive atmosphere for all players. Members of your family should not hesitate to contact them if they need help.

Shop items have a "Report..." link and items in a room can be right-clicked to get an option to report the item. A window will popup and give you a chance to explain your complaint. You can also get help by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper left corner of the browser and then selecting "Contact Us" from the links under the tabs.
{{clearright}}

== Billing Issues ==

=== What Am I Paying For? ===

All Whirled players are able to interact with those around them and play the basic games that pay [[currency#Coins|coins]] as a reward.

Paying players are able to use [[currency#Bars|bars]] to purchase game expansion packs, [[room]]s, [[group]]s, [[broadcast]]s, and items from the [[Shop]].

=== Making Sure You Get What You Expect ===

It is important to us that the payments we receive for Whirled are made with the full approval of the cardholder. We have several features in place to prevent unwanted charges, including limits on the totals that can be charged, and a requirement that the credit card be present for each transaction.

In addition to the protection we provide, however, it is important for you and your child to take precautions. Perhaps most critically, your child should be reminded to never give his or her username and password to anyone. Our customer support team will not ask for this information under any circumstances, and anyone that does is undoubtedly planning to act maliciously. If anyone asks your child for this information, please immediately file a complaint against the offending user. Likewise, of course, your child should not give out real-life information such as phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, etc.

In addition to this, we recommend that you consider the following steps to prevent any unwanted charges:
* Clarify with your child when payments are allowed.
* Watch your children play on the website from time to time to ensure you are comfortable with the player(s) with which they are interacting.
* Consider removing your credit card information by clicking on "Clear Billing Information" after making a payment. This will remove the credit card information from our systems.
* You can also prevent your credit card information from being saved on our systems by unchecking "Save this information for future purchases" when making a payment. If you also ensure that your child does not have access to your credit card details, then they will be unable to purchase Bars without your permission. Whirled requires the CCV number on the back of the card as a confirmation each time a bar purchase is made to ensure that the card is physically present.
* If your child is buying Bars, consider checking the total number of Bars they have to verify that the number is not unexpectedly high. You can access your child's complete history of bars obtained and spent at [http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2 http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2] at any time. Please make sure that you are logged on with the correct email for your child.

===What are the bar prices?===

Pricing for Whirled bars are as follows:
* 20 bars $3.99
* 150 bars $19.99
* 500 bars $19.95

Payment is made via PayPal. For more information please visit [[Billing FAQ]].

== Getting Banned ==

The support team is charged with maintaining a positive playing environment. This means that they are sometimes obliged to suspend or permanently [[ban]] a player from the game for their behavior. This action is not taken lightly. The following provides an overview of some of the likely causes of a ban.

spamming (repeatedly saying the same thing or random letters/numbers, over and over to disrupt others' communication) and other offensive types of behavior are strictly prohibited by the [[Terms of Service]]. If your child spams, uploads inappropriate content to Whirled, or otherwise offends other players, he or she will most likely be banned. Most initial bans are temporary, depending upon the severity of the offense, but repeat offenders may be permanently banned.

Scamming, or the practice of deceiving other players to hand over items on false grounds, is likewise strictly against the rules. Players who scam or steal from other players will also be swiftly banned, and may be permanently banned on a first or second offense if it is severe enough.

== Other Issues and Further Questions ==

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions via the [http://www.whirled.club/#support Whirled Support form] while logged into Whirled with an account.

== Useful Links ==
Please review these
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Agent]]s
* [[Support]]
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* Information about [[ban]]s

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Guide for Whirled Parents

2018-09-05T19:48:56Z

Drill8Bit: /* Making Sure You Get What You Expect */

[[Image:Whirled-initial screen.png|right|300px]]'''Welcome to [[Whirled]]!''' This section of the site is provided as an introduction for the parents of intrepid young players. It's also useful if you and your family play together.

Our goal to help make sure that your family can enjoy Whirled safely and without worry. Below, we provide information on what kind of experiences your family will have in Whirled. We also lay out what parts of Whirled are free, what parts may require payment, and how you can best manage the payments that you do make.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this article that you'd like to ask about the game before allowing your family to give Whirled a try, please feel free to contact us using the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form]. We'll get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

== What is Whirled? ==

[[Image:Whirled logo.png|right|200px]]
Whirled is a social gaming website where you can play [[game]]s, [[chat]] with [[friend]]s, explore player created [[room]]s and make and sell your own creations to other players in the [[Shop]].

Online games can create an enormously fun environment. People are, after all, far more fun to interact with than computers! The challenge comes with making these kinds of interactions a positive experience. Our approach has been to design Whirled so that it encourages our community of players to play and socialize together. Success in Whirled comes from making friends, playing games and creating items; players are not rewarded for being abusive or otherwise acting out.

Violations of Whirled's [[Community Standards]] and [[Terms of Service]] should be [[report|reported]] immediately. Please take a moment to review the Community Standards and Terms of Service if you have not done so already.

'''Whirled should be considered a PG-13 environment'''. As do many other websites and online games, Whirled requires that players be at least thirteen (13) years of age. While younger players might enjoy the games included on the website and chatting with our players, we believe it is equally important that each player have the maturity to react responsibly in uncomfortable situations created by other players.

== Playing in a Social Environment ==
[[Image:Whirled-friendly environment.png|right|300px|Whirled is a social environment that allows players to interact with each other.|thumb]]
The challenge of an online community is that the same features that make it so exciting can also allow a small minority of players to act disruptively or irresponsibly.

As a company, we are committed to supporting a positive playing environment in Whirled. We constantly monitor and respond to player complaints from within the game. Our [[Agent]]s take a "hands on" approach to resolving issues, including the removal of disruptive players from Whirled.

Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that players will be completely insulated from the inappropriate behavior of those around them. To date, however, we've found that it does create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

If you're looking for entertainment for a child under the age of 13, we suggest [http://www.puzzlepiratesfamily.com/family/ Puzzle Pirates Family]!
{{clearright}}

== Getting Started ==

Whirled is a free website. You or your children can play on the website for free with some limitations for as long as you like.

Instead of a subscription system, access to additional features in games and purchases of items in the shop may be based on the purchase of a micro-currency called "[[currency#Bars|bars]]". Each bar allows a player to purchase access to the specific aspects of the game that they wish to use. Because these features are purchased individually, it's possible to spend as much as or as little as you like.

For a beginner's guide to Whirled, read [[starting out]].

== Getting Help Online ==
[[Image:Complain_user.png|right|frame|Use this menu to '''[[report]]''' a player who violates the Community Standards or Terms of Service.]]
Within Whirled, it is relatively easy for a player to ask for help or [[report]] violations of the rules by other players. For example, in a room with other players, you can click on the player causing the issue and then select "Report this player..." from the dropdown menu. From there, he or she can register a complaint or send a request for help to in-game support.

A [[report|complaint]] on a player will record the interactions the player is currently having. This information is used to determine how best to handle the complaint against other players. The information is forwarded to our in-game support staff, called '[[Agent]]s', who will address the issue as quickly as possible. The Agents are an important aspect of our efforts to ensure that the game continues to provide a positive atmosphere for all players. Members of your family should not hesitate to contact them if they need help.

Shop items have a "Report..." link and items in a room can be right-clicked to get an option to report the item. A window will popup and give you a chance to explain your complaint. You can also get help by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper left corner of the browser and then selecting "Contact Us" from the links under the tabs.
{{clearright}}

== Billing Issues ==

=== What Am I Paying For? ===

All Whirled players are able to interact with those around them and play the basic games that pay [[currency#Coins|coins]] as a reward.

Paying players are able to use [[currency#Bars|bars]] to purchase game expansion packs, [[room]]s, [[group]]s, [[broadcast]]s, and items from the [[Shop]].

=== Making Sure You Get What You Expect ===

It is important to us that the payments we receive for Whirled are made with the full approval of the cardholder. We have several features in place to prevent unwanted charges, including limits on the totals that can be charged, and a requirement that the credit card be present for each transaction.

In addition to the protection we provide, however, it is important for you and your child to take precautions. Perhaps most critically, your child should be reminded to never give his or her username and password to anyone. Our customer support team will not ask for this information under any circumstances, and anyone that does is undoubtedly planning to act maliciously. If anyone asks your child for this information, please immediately file a complaint against the offending user. Likewise, of course, your child should not give out real-life information such as phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, etc.

In addition to this, we recommend that you consider the following steps to prevent any unwanted charges:
* Clarify with your child when payments are allowed.
* Watch your children play on the website from time to time to ensure you are comfortable with the player(s) with which they are interacting.
* Consider removing your credit card information by clicking on "Clear Billing Information" after making a payment. This will remove the credit card information from our systems.
* You can also prevent your credit card information from being saved on our systems by unchecking "Save this information for future purchases" when making a payment. If you also ensure that your child does not have access to your credit card details, then they will be unable to purchase Bars without your permission. Whirled requires the CCV number on the back of the card as a confirmation each time a bar purchase is made to ensure that the card is physically present.
* If your child is buying Bars, consider checking the total number of Bars they have to verify that the number is not unexpectedly high. You can access your child's complete history of bars obtained and spent at [http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2 http://www.whirled.club/#me-transactions_2] at any time. Please make sure that you are logged on with the correct email for your child.

===What are the bar prices?===

Pricing for Whirled bars are as follows:
* 20 bars $3.99
* 150 bars $19.99
* 500 bars $19.95

Payment is made via PayPal. For more information please visit [[Billing FAQ]].

== Getting Banned ==

The support team is charged with maintaining a positive playing environment. This means that they are sometimes obliged to suspend or permanently [[ban]] a player from the game for their behavior. This action is not taken lightly. The following provides an overview of some of the likely causes of a ban.

spamming (repeatedly saying the same thing or random letters/numbers, over and over to disrupt others' communication) and other offensive types of behavior are strictly prohibited by the [[Terms of Service]]. If your child spams, uploads inappropriate content to Whirled, or otherwise offends other players, he or she will most likely be banned. Most initial bans are temporary, depending upon the severity of the offense, but repeat offenders may be permanently banned.

Scamming, or the practice of deceiving other players to hand over items on false grounds, is likewise strictly against the rules. Players who scam or steal from other players will also be swiftly banned, and may be permanently banned on a first or second offense if it is severe enough.

== Other Issues and Further Questions ==

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions via the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form] while logged into Whirled with an account.

== Useful Links ==
Please review these
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Agent]]s
* [[Support]]
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* Information about [[ban]]s

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Guide for Whirled Parents

2018-09-05T19:48:12Z

Drill8Bit: /* What are the bar prices? */

[[Image:Whirled-initial screen.png|right|300px]]'''Welcome to [[Whirled]]!''' This section of the site is provided as an introduction for the parents of intrepid young players. It's also useful if you and your family play together.

Our goal to help make sure that your family can enjoy Whirled safely and without worry. Below, we provide information on what kind of experiences your family will have in Whirled. We also lay out what parts of Whirled are free, what parts may require payment, and how you can best manage the payments that you do make.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this article that you'd like to ask about the game before allowing your family to give Whirled a try, please feel free to contact us using the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form]. We'll get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

== What is Whirled? ==

[[Image:Whirled logo.png|right|200px]]
Whirled is a social gaming website where you can play [[game]]s, [[chat]] with [[friend]]s, explore player created [[room]]s and make and sell your own creations to other players in the [[Shop]].

Online games can create an enormously fun environment. People are, after all, far more fun to interact with than computers! The challenge comes with making these kinds of interactions a positive experience. Our approach has been to design Whirled so that it encourages our community of players to play and socialize together. Success in Whirled comes from making friends, playing games and creating items; players are not rewarded for being abusive or otherwise acting out.

Violations of Whirled's [[Community Standards]] and [[Terms of Service]] should be [[report|reported]] immediately. Please take a moment to review the Community Standards and Terms of Service if you have not done so already.

'''Whirled should be considered a PG-13 environment'''. As do many other websites and online games, Whirled requires that players be at least thirteen (13) years of age. While younger players might enjoy the games included on the website and chatting with our players, we believe it is equally important that each player have the maturity to react responsibly in uncomfortable situations created by other players.

== Playing in a Social Environment ==
[[Image:Whirled-friendly environment.png|right|300px|Whirled is a social environment that allows players to interact with each other.|thumb]]
The challenge of an online community is that the same features that make it so exciting can also allow a small minority of players to act disruptively or irresponsibly.

As a company, we are committed to supporting a positive playing environment in Whirled. We constantly monitor and respond to player complaints from within the game. Our [[Agent]]s take a "hands on" approach to resolving issues, including the removal of disruptive players from Whirled.

Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that players will be completely insulated from the inappropriate behavior of those around them. To date, however, we've found that it does create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

If you're looking for entertainment for a child under the age of 13, we suggest [http://www.puzzlepiratesfamily.com/family/ Puzzle Pirates Family]!
{{clearright}}

== Getting Started ==

Whirled is a free website. You or your children can play on the website for free with some limitations for as long as you like.

Instead of a subscription system, access to additional features in games and purchases of items in the shop may be based on the purchase of a micro-currency called "[[currency#Bars|bars]]". Each bar allows a player to purchase access to the specific aspects of the game that they wish to use. Because these features are purchased individually, it's possible to spend as much as or as little as you like.

For a beginner's guide to Whirled, read [[starting out]].

== Getting Help Online ==
[[Image:Complain_user.png|right|frame|Use this menu to '''[[report]]''' a player who violates the Community Standards or Terms of Service.]]
Within Whirled, it is relatively easy for a player to ask for help or [[report]] violations of the rules by other players. For example, in a room with other players, you can click on the player causing the issue and then select "Report this player..." from the dropdown menu. From there, he or she can register a complaint or send a request for help to in-game support.

A [[report|complaint]] on a player will record the interactions the player is currently having. This information is used to determine how best to handle the complaint against other players. The information is forwarded to our in-game support staff, called '[[Agent]]s', who will address the issue as quickly as possible. The Agents are an important aspect of our efforts to ensure that the game continues to provide a positive atmosphere for all players. Members of your family should not hesitate to contact them if they need help.

Shop items have a "Report..." link and items in a room can be right-clicked to get an option to report the item. A window will popup and give you a chance to explain your complaint. You can also get help by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper left corner of the browser and then selecting "Contact Us" from the links under the tabs.
{{clearright}}

== Billing Issues ==

=== What Am I Paying For? ===

All Whirled players are able to interact with those around them and play the basic games that pay [[currency#Coins|coins]] as a reward.

Paying players are able to use [[currency#Bars|bars]] to purchase game expansion packs, [[room]]s, [[group]]s, [[broadcast]]s, and items from the [[Shop]].

=== Making Sure You Get What You Expect ===

It is important to us that the payments we receive for Whirled are made with the full approval of the cardholder. We have several features in place to prevent unwanted charges, including limits on the totals that can be charged, and a requirement that the credit card be present for each transaction.

In addition to the protection we provide, however, it is important for you and your child to take precautions. Perhaps most critically, your child should be reminded to never give his or her username and password to anyone. Our customer support team will not ask for this information under any circumstances, and anyone that does is undoubtedly planning to act maliciously. If anyone asks your child for this information, please immediately file a complaint against the offending user. Likewise, of course, your child should not give out real-life information such as phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, etc.

In addition to this, we recommend that you consider the following steps to prevent any unwanted charges:
* Clarify with your child when payments are allowed.
* Watch your children play on the website from time to time to ensure you are comfortable with the player(s) with which they are interacting.
* Consider removing your credit card information by clicking on "Clear Billing Information" after making a payment. This will remove the credit card information from our systems.
* You can also prevent your credit card information from being saved on our systems by unchecking "Save this information for future purchases" when making a payment. If you also ensure that your child does not have access to your credit card details, then they will be unable to purchase Bars without your permission. Whirled requires the CCV number on the back of the card as a confirmation each time a bar purchase is made to ensure that the card is physically present.
* If your child is buying Bars, consider checking the total number of Bars they have to verify that the number is not unexpectedly high. You can access your child's complete history of bars obtained and spent at [http://www.whirled.com/#me-transactions_2 http://www.whirled.com/#me-transactions_2] at any time. Please make sure that you are logged on with the correct email for your child.

===What are the bar prices?===

Pricing for Whirled bars are as follows:
* 20 bars $3.99
* 150 bars $19.99
* 500 bars $19.95

Payment is made via PayPal. For more information please visit [[Billing FAQ]].

== Getting Banned ==

The support team is charged with maintaining a positive playing environment. This means that they are sometimes obliged to suspend or permanently [[ban]] a player from the game for their behavior. This action is not taken lightly. The following provides an overview of some of the likely causes of a ban.

spamming (repeatedly saying the same thing or random letters/numbers, over and over to disrupt others' communication) and other offensive types of behavior are strictly prohibited by the [[Terms of Service]]. If your child spams, uploads inappropriate content to Whirled, or otherwise offends other players, he or she will most likely be banned. Most initial bans are temporary, depending upon the severity of the offense, but repeat offenders may be permanently banned.

Scamming, or the practice of deceiving other players to hand over items on false grounds, is likewise strictly against the rules. Players who scam or steal from other players will also be swiftly banned, and may be permanently banned on a first or second offense if it is severe enough.

== Other Issues and Further Questions ==

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions via the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form] while logged into Whirled with an account.

== Useful Links ==
Please review these
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Agent]]s
* [[Support]]
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* Information about [[ban]]s

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Guide for Whirled Parents

2018-09-05T19:45:41Z

Drill8Bit: /* Getting Banned */

[[Image:Whirled-initial screen.png|right|300px]]'''Welcome to [[Whirled]]!''' This section of the site is provided as an introduction for the parents of intrepid young players. It's also useful if you and your family play together.

Our goal to help make sure that your family can enjoy Whirled safely and without worry. Below, we provide information on what kind of experiences your family will have in Whirled. We also lay out what parts of Whirled are free, what parts may require payment, and how you can best manage the payments that you do make.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this article that you'd like to ask about the game before allowing your family to give Whirled a try, please feel free to contact us using the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form]. We'll get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

== What is Whirled? ==

[[Image:Whirled logo.png|right|200px]]
Whirled is a social gaming website where you can play [[game]]s, [[chat]] with [[friend]]s, explore player created [[room]]s and make and sell your own creations to other players in the [[Shop]].

Online games can create an enormously fun environment. People are, after all, far more fun to interact with than computers! The challenge comes with making these kinds of interactions a positive experience. Our approach has been to design Whirled so that it encourages our community of players to play and socialize together. Success in Whirled comes from making friends, playing games and creating items; players are not rewarded for being abusive or otherwise acting out.

Violations of Whirled's [[Community Standards]] and [[Terms of Service]] should be [[report|reported]] immediately. Please take a moment to review the Community Standards and Terms of Service if you have not done so already.

'''Whirled should be considered a PG-13 environment'''. As do many other websites and online games, Whirled requires that players be at least thirteen (13) years of age. While younger players might enjoy the games included on the website and chatting with our players, we believe it is equally important that each player have the maturity to react responsibly in uncomfortable situations created by other players.

== Playing in a Social Environment ==
[[Image:Whirled-friendly environment.png|right|300px|Whirled is a social environment that allows players to interact with each other.|thumb]]
The challenge of an online community is that the same features that make it so exciting can also allow a small minority of players to act disruptively or irresponsibly.

As a company, we are committed to supporting a positive playing environment in Whirled. We constantly monitor and respond to player complaints from within the game. Our [[Agent]]s take a "hands on" approach to resolving issues, including the removal of disruptive players from Whirled.

Unfortunately, this does not guarantee that players will be completely insulated from the inappropriate behavior of those around them. To date, however, we've found that it does create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

If you're looking for entertainment for a child under the age of 13, we suggest [http://www.puzzlepiratesfamily.com/family/ Puzzle Pirates Family]!
{{clearright}}

== Getting Started ==

Whirled is a free website. You or your children can play on the website for free with some limitations for as long as you like.

Instead of a subscription system, access to additional features in games and purchases of items in the shop may be based on the purchase of a micro-currency called "[[currency#Bars|bars]]". Each bar allows a player to purchase access to the specific aspects of the game that they wish to use. Because these features are purchased individually, it's possible to spend as much as or as little as you like.

For a beginner's guide to Whirled, read [[starting out]].

== Getting Help Online ==
[[Image:Complain_user.png|right|frame|Use this menu to '''[[report]]''' a player who violates the Community Standards or Terms of Service.]]
Within Whirled, it is relatively easy for a player to ask for help or [[report]] violations of the rules by other players. For example, in a room with other players, you can click on the player causing the issue and then select "Report this player..." from the dropdown menu. From there, he or she can register a complaint or send a request for help to in-game support.

A [[report|complaint]] on a player will record the interactions the player is currently having. This information is used to determine how best to handle the complaint against other players. The information is forwarded to our in-game support staff, called '[[Agent]]s', who will address the issue as quickly as possible. The Agents are an important aspect of our efforts to ensure that the game continues to provide a positive atmosphere for all players. Members of your family should not hesitate to contact them if they need help.

Shop items have a "Report..." link and items in a room can be right-clicked to get an option to report the item. A window will popup and give you a chance to explain your complaint. You can also get help by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper left corner of the browser and then selecting "Contact Us" from the links under the tabs.
{{clearright}}

== Billing Issues ==

=== What Am I Paying For? ===

All Whirled players are able to interact with those around them and play the basic games that pay [[currency#Coins|coins]] as a reward.

Paying players are able to use [[currency#Bars|bars]] to purchase game expansion packs, [[room]]s, [[group]]s, [[broadcast]]s, and items from the [[Shop]].

=== Making Sure You Get What You Expect ===

It is important to us that the payments we receive for Whirled are made with the full approval of the cardholder. We have several features in place to prevent unwanted charges, including limits on the totals that can be charged, and a requirement that the credit card be present for each transaction.

In addition to the protection we provide, however, it is important for you and your child to take precautions. Perhaps most critically, your child should be reminded to never give his or her username and password to anyone. Our customer support team will not ask for this information under any circumstances, and anyone that does is undoubtedly planning to act maliciously. If anyone asks your child for this information, please immediately file a complaint against the offending user. Likewise, of course, your child should not give out real-life information such as phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, etc.

In addition to this, we recommend that you consider the following steps to prevent any unwanted charges:
* Clarify with your child when payments are allowed.
* Watch your children play on the website from time to time to ensure you are comfortable with the player(s) with which they are interacting.
* Consider removing your credit card information by clicking on "Clear Billing Information" after making a payment. This will remove the credit card information from our systems.
* You can also prevent your credit card information from being saved on our systems by unchecking "Save this information for future purchases" when making a payment. If you also ensure that your child does not have access to your credit card details, then they will be unable to purchase Bars without your permission. Whirled requires the CCV number on the back of the card as a confirmation each time a bar purchase is made to ensure that the card is physically present.
* If your child is buying Bars, consider checking the total number of Bars they have to verify that the number is not unexpectedly high. You can access your child's complete history of bars obtained and spent at [http://www.whirled.com/#me-transactions_2 http://www.whirled.com/#me-transactions_2] at any time. Please make sure that you are logged on with the correct email for your child.

===What are the bar prices?===

Pricing for Whirled bars are as follows:
* 45 bars $4.95
* 100 bars $9.95
* 210 bars $19.95
* 540 bars $49.95
* 1100 bars $99.95

Payment can be made in a variety of ways, including credit cards, PayPal, and Three Rings Game Cards. For a list, please see our [[Billing FAQ]].

== Getting Banned ==

The support team is charged with maintaining a positive playing environment. This means that they are sometimes obliged to suspend or permanently [[ban]] a player from the game for their behavior. This action is not taken lightly. The following provides an overview of some of the likely causes of a ban.

spamming (repeatedly saying the same thing or random letters/numbers, over and over to disrupt others' communication) and other offensive types of behavior are strictly prohibited by the [[Terms of Service]]. If your child spams, uploads inappropriate content to Whirled, or otherwise offends other players, he or she will most likely be banned. Most initial bans are temporary, depending upon the severity of the offense, but repeat offenders may be permanently banned.

Scamming, or the practice of deceiving other players to hand over items on false grounds, is likewise strictly against the rules. Players who scam or steal from other players will also be swiftly banned, and may be permanently banned on a first or second offense if it is severe enough.

== Other Issues and Further Questions ==

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions via the [http://www.whirled.com/#support Whirled Support form] while logged into Whirled with an account.

== Useful Links ==
Please review these
* Whirled's [[Terms of Service]]
* The Whirled [[Community Standards]]
* How to [[report]] players who break the Terms of Service and Community Standards
* [[Agent]]s
* [[Support]]
* [[Account security]]
* [[Billing FAQ]]
* [[Technical issues FAQ]]
* Information about [[ban]]s

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Terms of Service

2018-09-05T19:36:41Z

Drill8Bit:

Welcome to Whirled! The following agreement (this "Agreement" or the "Terms of Service") describes the terms on which Whirled.Club offers you access to its services. This offer is conditioned on your agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained in the Terms of Service, including your compliance with the policies and terms linked to (by way of the provided URLs) from this Agreement. By using Whirled, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not so agree, you should decline this agreement, in which case you are prohibited from accessing or using Whirled. Whirled club may amend this Agreement at any time in its sole discretion, effective upon posting the amended Agreement at the domain or subdomains of http://whirled.club where the prior version of this Agreement was posted, or by communicating these changes through any written contact method we have established with you.

=THE SERVICES AND CONTENT OF WHIRLED=

==1.1 Basic description of the service: Whirled, a multi-user environment, including software and websites.==

"Whirled" is the multi-user online service offered by Whirled.Club, including the software provided to you by Whirled.Club and the online environments that support the service, including without limitation: the server computation, software access, messaging and protocols that simulate the Whirled environment (the "Servers"), the software that is provided by Whirled.Club and installed on the local computer or other device you use to access the Servers and thereby view or otherwise access the Whirled environment (the "Client"), application program interfaces provided by Whirled.Club to you for use with Whirled (the "APIs"), and access to the websites and services available from the domain and subdomains of http://whirled.club (the "Websites"). The Servers, Client, APIs, Websites and any other Whirled Club Software collectively constitute the "Service" as used in this Agreement.

==1.2 Whirled.Club is a service provider, which means, among other things, that Whirled.Club does not control various aspects of the Service.==

You acknowledge that Whirled.Club is a service provider that may allow people to interact online regarding topics and content chosen by users of the service, and that users can alter the service environment on a real-time basis. Whirled.Club generally does not regulate the content of communications between users or users' interactions with the Service. As a result, Whirled.Club has very limited control, if any, over the quality, safety, morality, legality, truthfulness or accuracy of various aspects of the Service.

==1.3 Content available in the Service may be provided by users of the Service, rather than by Whirled.Club. Whirled.Club and other parties have rights in their respective content, which you agree to respect.==

You acknowledge that: (i) by using the Service you may have access to graphics, sound effects, music, video, audio, computer programs, animation, text and other creative output (collectively, "Content"), and (ii) Content may be provided under license by independent content providers, including contributions from other users of the Service (all such independent content providers, "Content Providers"). Whirled Club does not pre-screen Content.

You acknowledge that Whirled.Club and other Content Providers have rights in their respective Content under copyright and other applicable laws and treaty provisions, and that except as described in this Agreement, such rights are not licensed or otherwise transferred by mere use of the Service. You accept full responsibility and liability for your use of any Content in violation of any such rights. You agree that your creation of Content is not in any way based upon any expectation of compensation from Whirled Club.

==1.4 Whirled "currencies" are a limited license right available for purchase or free distribution at Whirled.Club' discretion, and are not redeemable for monetary value from Whirled.Club.==

You acknowledge that the Service presently includes a component of in-world fictional currencies ("Coins", "Bars", collectively known as "Whirled Currencies"), which constitute a limited license right to use a feature of our product when, as, and if allowed by Whirled.Club. Whirled.Club may charge fees for the right to use Whirled Currencies, or may distribute Whirled Currencies without charge, in its sole discretion. Regardless of terminology used, Whirled Currencies represent a limited license right governed solely under the terms of this Agreement, and are not redeemable for any sum of money or monetary value from Whirled.Club at any time. You agree that Whirled.Club has the absolute right to manage, regulate, control, modify and/or eliminate such Currency as it sees fit in its sole discretion, in any general or specific case, and that Whirled.Club will have no liability to you based on its exercise of such right.

==1.5 Whirled is subject to scheduled and unscheduled service interruptions. All aspects of the Service are subject to change or elimination at Whirled.Club' sole discretion.==

Whirled.Club reserves the right to interrupt the Service with or without prior notice for any reason or no reason. You agree that Whirled.Club will not be liable for any interruption of the Service, delay or failure to perform, and you understand that except as otherwise specifically provided in Whirled.Club's billing policies posted at [http://wiki.whirled.club/Billing_FAQ http://wiki.whirled.club/Billing_FAQ], you shall not be entitled to any refunds of fees for interruption of service or failure to perform. Whirled Club has the right at any time for any reason or no reason to change and/or eliminate any aspect(s) of the Service as it sees fit in its sole discretion.

==1.6 In the event you choose to use paid aspects of the Service, you agree to the posted pricing and billing policies on the Websites.==

Certain aspects of the Service are provided for a fee or other charge. These fees and charges are described on the Websites, and in the event you elect to use paid aspects of the Service, you agree to the pricing, payment and billing policies applicable to such fees and charges, posted or linked at [http://wiki.whirled.club/Billing_FAQ http://wiki.whirled.club/Billing_FAQ]. Whirled Club may add new services for additional fees and charges, or proactively amend fees and charges for existing services, at any time in its sole discretion.

==1.7 Whirled.Club has no obligation to let creators redeem the virtual bling currency for monetary value.==

Bling cashout is a service at the discretion of Whirled.Club. Whirled.Club has the absolute right to manage, regulate, control, modify and/or eliminate such Currency as it sees fit in its sole discretion, in any general or specific case, and that Whirled.Club will have no liability to you based on its exercise of such right. Bling currency values of accounts may be rolled back at any time a site vulnerability was abused or any malicious action has taken place.

=ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND REQUIREMENTS=

==2.1 You must establish an account to use Whirled, using true and accurate registration information.==

You must establish an account with Whirled.Club (your "Account") to use the Service, except for those portions of the Websites to which Whirled.Club allows access without registration. You agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the registration form ("Registration Data") and maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. You may establish an Account with Registration Data provided to Whirled.Club by a third party through the use of an API, in which case you may have a separate, additional account relationship with such third party. You authorize Whirled.Club, directly or through third parties, to make any inquiries we consider necessary to validate your Registration Data. Whirled.Club reserves all rights to vigorously pursue legal action against all persons who misrepresent personal information or are otherwise untruthful about their identity, and to suspend or cancel Accounts registered with inaccurate or incomplete information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you acknowledge that Whirled Club cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information submitted by any user of the Service, nor any identity information about any user.

==2.2 You must be 13 years of age or older to access Whirled. Whirled.Club cannot absolutely control whether minors or adults gain unauthorized access to the Service.==

You must be at least 13 years of age to participate in the Service.

By accepting this agreement in connection with an Account, you represent that you are (i) you are at least 13 years of age; (ii) you have read and accept this Agreement; (iii) if under the age of 18, your parent or legal guardian has consented to you having an Account for participating in the Service, and to providing your personal information for your Account; and (iv) your parent or legal guardian has read and accepted this Agreement.

Whirled.Club cannot absolutely control whether minors gain access to the Service, and makes no representation that users are not minors. Whirled.Club cannot ensure that other users or any non-employee of Whirled Club will not provide Content or access to Content that parents or guardians may find inappropriate or that any user may find objectionable.

==2.3 You need to use a display name and and may choose a permanent name ('permaname') in Whirled which are not misleading, offensive or infringing. You must select and keep secure your account password.==

You must choose a display name to identify yourself in Whirled, which will also serve as the name for the graphical representation of your body in the Service (such representation, an "Avatar"). You may also choose a permanent name which cannot be changed and is used to identify you on the Whirled Wiki and in URLs that you might provide to link to Whirled.

You may not select as your display name or permanent name the name of another person to the extent that could cause deception or confusion; a name which violates any trademark right, copyright, or other proprietary right; a name which may mislead other users to believe you to be an employee of Whirled.Club; or a name which Whirled.Club deems in its discretion to be vulgar or otherwise offensive. Whirled.Club reserves the right to delete or change any display name or permanent name for any reason or no reason. You are fully responsible for all activities conducted through your Account.

At the time your Account is opened, you must select a password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and are responsible for any harm resulting from your disclosure, or authorizing the disclosure of, your password or from use by any person of your password to gain access to your Account or Account Name. At no time should you respond to an online request for a password other than in connection with the log-on process to the Service. Your disclosure of your password to any other person is entirely at your own risk.

==2.4 You may delete your account at any time; however, there are no refunds.==

Accounts may be deleted by you at any time. There will be no refunds for any unused currency or any prepaid fees for any portion of the Service.

==2.5 Whirled.Club may suspend or terminate your account at any time, without refund or obligation to you.==

Whirled.Club has the right at any time for any reason or no reason to suspend or terminate your Account, terminate this Agreement, and/or refuse any and all current or future use of the Service without notice or liability to you. In the event that Whirled.Club suspends or terminates your Account or this Agreement, you understand and agree that you shall receive no refund or exchange for any unused currency, any content or data associated with your Account, or for anything else.

==2.6 Accounts affiliated with delinquent accounts are subject to remedial actions related to the delinquent account.==

In the event an Account is suspended or terminated for your breach of this Agreement or your payment delinquency (in each case as determined in Whirled.Club's sole discretion), Whirled.Club may suspend or terminate the Account associated with such breach and any or all other Accounts held by you or your affiliates, and your breach shall be deemed to apply to all such Accounts.

==2.7 You are responsible for your own Internet access.==

Whirled.Club does not provide Internet access, and you are responsible for all fees associated with your Internet connection.

=LICENSE TERMS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TERMS=

==3.1 You have a nonexclusive, limited, revocable license to use Whirled while you are in compliance with the terms of service.==

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Whirled.Club grants to you a non-exclusive, limited, fully revocable license to use the Whirled Club Software and the rest of the Service during the time you are in full compliance with the Terms of Service. Additional terms may apply to use of the APIs or other separate elements of the Service (i.e. elements that are not required to use the Client or the Servers); these terms are available where such separate elements are available for download from the Websites. Nothing in this Agreement, or on Whirled.Club's websites, shall be construed as granting you any other rights or privileges of any kind with respect to the Service or to any Content. You acknowledge that your participation in the Service, including your creation or uploading of Content in the Service, does not make you a Whirled Club employee and that you do not expect to be, and will not be, compensated by Whirled.Club for such activities.

==3.2 You retain copyright and other intellectual property rights with respect to Content you create in Whirled, to the extent that you have such rights under applicable law. However, you must make certain representations and warranties, and provide certain license rights, forbearances and indemnification, to Whirled Club and to other users of Whirled.==

Users of the Service can create Content on Whirled.Club's servers in various forms. Whirled Club acknowledges and agrees that, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you will retain any and all applicable copyright and other intellectual property rights with respect to any Content you create using the Service, to the extent you have such rights under applicable law.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you understand and agree that by submitting your Content to any area of the service, you automatically grant (and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant) to Whirled.Club: (a) a royalty-free, worldwide, fully paid-up, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to (i) use, reproduce and distribute your Content within the Service as permitted by you through your interactions on the Service, and (ii) use and reproduce (and to authorize third parties to use and reproduce) any of your Content in any or all media for marketing and/or promotional purposes in connection with the Service, provided that in the event that your Content appears publicly in material under the control of Whirled Club, and you provide written notice to Whirled Club of your desire to discontinue the distribution of such Content in such material (with sufficient specificity to allow Whirled.Club, in its sole discretion, to identify the relevant Content and materials), Whirled.Club will make commercially reasonable efforts to cease its distribution of such Content following the receipt of such notice, although Whirled Club cannot provide any assurances regarding materials produced or distributed prior to the receipt of such notice; (b) the perpetual and irrevocable right to delete any or all of your Content from Whirled.Club's servers and from the Service, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and for any reason or no reason, without any liability of any kind to you or any other party; and (c) a royalty- free, fully paid-up, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to copy, analyze and use any of your Content as Whirled.Club may deem necessary or desirable for purposes of debugging, testing and/or providing support services in connection with the Service. Further, you agree to grant to Whirled Club a royalty-free, worldwide, fully paid-up, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable right and license to exercise the copyright, publicity, and database rights you have in your account information, including any data or other information generated by your account activity, in any media now known or not currently known, in accordance with our privacy policy as set forth below.

You also understand and agree that by submitting your Content to any area of the Service, you automatically grant (or you warrant that the owner of such Content has expressly granted) to Whirled.Club and to all other users of the Service a non-exclusive, worldwide, fully paid-up, transferable, irrevocable, royalty-free and perpetual License, under any and all patent rights you may have or obtain with respect to your Content, to use your Content for all purposes within the Service. You further agree that you will not make any claims against Whirled Club or against other users of the Service based on any allegations that any activities by either of the foregoing within the Service infringe your (or anyone else's) patent rights.

You further understand and agree that: (i) you are solely responsible for understanding all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property or other laws that may apply to your Content hereunder; (ii) you are solely responsible for, and Whirled.Club will have no liability in connection with, the legal consequences of any actions or failures to act on your part while using the Service, including without limitation any legal consequences relating to your intellectual property rights; and (iii) Whirled.Club's acknowledgement hereunder of your intellectual property rights in your Content does not constitute a legal opinion or legal advice, but is intended solely as an expression of Whirled.Club's intention not to require users of the Service to forego certain intellectual property rights with respect to Content they create using the Service, subject to the terms of this Agreement.

==3.3 Whirled.Club retains ownership of the account and related data, regardless of intellectual property rights you may have in content you create or otherwise own.==

You agree that even though you may retain certain copyright or other intellectual property rights with respect to Content you create while using the Service, you do not own the account you use to access the Service, nor do you own any data Whirled.Club stores on Whirled.Club servers (including without limitation any data representing or embodying any or all of your Content). Your intellectual property rights do not confer any rights of access to the Service or any rights to data stored by or on behalf of Whirled.Club.

==3.4 Whirled.Club licenses its example content to you for your use in creating content in-world.==

During any period in which your Account is active and in good standing, Whirled Club gives you permission to re-use its example source code and art assets (found on the Whirled wiki and on the service itself), for use only as a part of the Service.

=CONDUCT BY USERS OF WHIRLED=

==4.1 You agree to abide by certain rules of conduct, including the Community Standards and other rules prohibiting illegal and other practices that Whirled Club deems harmful.==

You agree to read and comply with the Community Standards posted on the Whirled wiki; http://wiki.whirled.club/Community_Standards

In addition to abiding at all times by the Community Standards, you agree that you shall not: (i) take any action or upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit Content that infringes or violates any third party rights; (ii) impersonate any person or entity without their consent, including, but not limited to, a Whirled.Club employee, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity; (iii) take any action or upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit Content that violates any law or regulation; (iv) take any action or upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit Content as determined by Whirled Club at its sole discretion that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, causes tort, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable; (v) take any actions or upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit Content that contains any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware, time bombs, cancelbots or other computer programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information; (vi) take any action or upload, post, email or otherwise transmit any Content that would violate any right or duty under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements); (vii) upload, post, email or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, or promotional materials, that are in the nature of "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation that Whirled.Club considers in its sole discretion to be of such nature; (viii) interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Service; (ix) attempt to gain access to any other user's Account or password; or (x) "stalk", abuse or attempt to abuse, or otherwise harass another user. Any violation by you of the terms of the foregoing sentence may result in immediate and permanent suspension or cancellation of your Account. You agree that Whirled Club may take whatever steps it deems necessary to abridge, or prevent behavior of any sort on the Service in its sole discretion, without notice to you.

==4.2 You agree to use Whirled as provided, without unauthorized software or other means of access or use.==

Whirled.Club is not responsible for any aspect of the Service that is accessed or experienced using software or other means that are not provided by Whirled.Club. You agree not to create or provide any server emulators or other software or other means that provide access to or use of the Servers without the express written authorization of Whirled.Club. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may use and create software that provides access to the Servers for substantially similar function (or subset thereof) as the Client; provided that such software is not used for and does not enable any violation of these Terms of Service. Whirled Club is not obligated to allow access to the Servers by any software that is not provided by Whirled Club, and you agree to cease using, creating, distributing or providing any such software at the request of Whirled Club. You are prohibited from taking any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on Whirled.Club' infrastructure.

You may not charge any third party for using the Whirled.Club Software to access and/or use the Service, and you may not modify, adapt, reverse engineer (except as otherwise permitted by applicable law), decompile or attempt to discover the source code of the Whirled.Club Software, or create any derivative works of the Whirled Club Software or the Service, or otherwise use the Whirled Club Software except as expressly provided in this Agreement. You may not copy or distribute any of the written materials associated with the Service. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may copy the Client that Whirled.Club provides to you, for backup purposes and may give copies of the Client to others free of charge.

==4.3 You will comply with the processes of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act regarding copyright infringement claims covered under such Act.==

Our policy is to respond to notices of alleged infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). Copyright-infringing materials found within the world of Whirled can be identified and removed via Whirled.Club's DMCA compliance process listed at [http://wiki.whirled.com/DMCA_Policy http://wiki.whirled.com/DMCA_Policy], and you agree to comply with such process in the event you are involved in any claim of copyright infringement to which the DMCA may be applicable.

=RELEASES, DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION=

==5.1 You release Whirled.Club from your claims relating to other users of Whirled. Whirled Club has the right but not the obligation to resolve disputes between users of Whirled.==

As a condition of access to the Service, you release Whirled.Club (and Whirled.Club's shareholders, partners, affiliates, directors, officers, subsidiaries, employees, agents, suppliers, licensees, distributors) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with any dispute you have or claim to have with one or more users of the Service. You further understand and agree that: (a) Whirled.Club will have the right but not the obligation to resolve disputes between users relating to the Service, and Whirled.Club' resolution of any particular dispute does not create an obligation to resolve any other dispute; (b) to the extent Whirled Club elects to resolve such disputes, it will do so in good faith based solely on the general rules and standards of the Service and will not make judgments regarding legal issues or claims; (c) Whirled.Club's resolution of such disputes will be final with respect to the virtual world of the Service but will have no bearing on any real-world legal disputes in which users of the Service may become involved; and (d) you hereby release Whirled.Club (and Whirled.Club's shareholders, partners, affiliates, directors, officers, subsidiaries, employees, agents, suppliers, licensees, distributors) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with Whirled Club's resolution of disputes relating to the Service.

==5.2 Other service or product providers may form contractual relationships with you. Whirled Club is not a party to your relationship with such other providers.==

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, you may view or use the environment simulated by the Servers through viewer software that is not the Client provided by Whirled Club, and you may register for use of Whirled through websites that are not Websites owned and operated by Whirled. Whirled.Club is not responsible for any software used with or in connection with Whirled other than Whirled Club Software developed by Whirled Club or Whirled.Club. Whirled.Club does not control and is not responsible for any information you provide to parties other than Whirled.Club. Whirled.Club is not a party to your agreement with any party that provides software, products or services to you in connection with Whirled.

==5.3 All data on Whirled.Club's servers are subject to deletion, alteration or transfer.==

When using the Service, you may accumulate Content, Currency, objects, items, scripts, equipment, or other value or status indicators that reside as data on Whirled.Club's servers. THESE DATA, AND ANY OTHER DATA, ACCOUNT HISTORY AND ACCOUNT NAMES RESIDING ON WHIRLED CLUB'S SERVERS, MAY BE DELETED, ALTERED, MOVED OR TRANSFERRED AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON IN WHIRLED CLUB'S SOLE DISCRETION.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY COPYRIGHT OR OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE WITH RESPECT TO ITEMS YOU CREATE USING THE SERVICE, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY VALUE ATTRIBUTED TO SUCH CONTENT OR OTHER DATA BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHIRLED CLUB DOES NOT PROVIDE OR GUARANTEE, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS (SUBJECT TO ANY UNDERLYING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE CONTENT), ANY VALUE, CASH OR OTHERWISE, ATTRIBUTED TO ANY DATA RESIDING ON WHIRLED CLUB'S SERVERS.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT WHIRLED CLUB HAS THE RIGHT, BUT NOT THE OBLIGATION, TO REMOVE ANY CONTENT (INCLUDING YOUR CONTENT) IN WHOLE OR IN PART AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITH NO LIABILITY OF ANY KIND.

==5.4 Whirled.Club provides the Service on an "as is" basis, without express or implied warranties.==

WHIRLED.CLUB PROVIDES THE SERVICE, THE WHIRLED CLUB SOFTWARE, YOUR ACCOUNT AND ALL OTHER SERVICES STRICTLY ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, PROVIDED AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Without limiting the foregoing, Whirled.Club does not ensure continuous, error-free, secure or virus-free operation of the Service, the Whirled Club Software or your Account, and you understand that you shall not be entitled to refunds for fees based on Whirled.Club's failure to provide any of the foregoing other than as explicitly provided in this Agreement. Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties, and to that extent, the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you.

==5.5 Whirled.Club's liability to you is expressly limited, to the extent allowable under applicable law.==

IN NO EVENT SHALL WHIRLED.CLUB OR ANY OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, SUBSIDIARIES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, LICENSEES OR DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, ARISING (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE (INCLUDING ITS MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION), THE WHIRLED CLUB SOFTWARE, YOUR ACCOUNT (INCLUDING ITS TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION) OR THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT WHIRLED CLUB MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT ANY SUCH DAMAGES MIGHT OR COULD OCCUR AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY. IN ADDITION, IN NO EVENT WILL WHIRLED CLUB'S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR DIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S. $50.00). Some jurisdictions do not allow the foregoing limitations of liability, so to the extent that any such limitation is impermissible, such limitation may not apply to you. You agree that Whirled Club cannot be held responsible or liable for anything that occurs or results from accessing or subscribing to the Service.

==5.6 You will indemnify Whirled.Club from claims arising from breach of this Agreement by you, from your use of Whirled, from loss of Content due to your actions, or from alleged infringement by you.==

At Whirled.Club's request, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Whirled.Club, its shareholders, partners, affiliates, directors, officers, subsidiaries, employees, agents, suppliers, licensees, distributors, Content Providers, and other users of the Service, from all damages, liabilities, claims and expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees and costs, arising from any breach of this Agreement by you, or from your use of the Service. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Whirled Club, its shareholders, partners, affiliates, directors, officers, subsidiaries, employees, agents, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, from all damages, liabilities, claims and expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees and costs, arising from: (a) any action or inaction by you in connection with the deletion, alteration, transfer or other loss of Content, status or other data held in connection with your Account, and (b) any claims by third parties that your activity or Content in the Service infringes upon, violates or misappropriates any of their intellectual property or proprietary rights.

=PRIVACY POLICY=

==6.1 Whirled.Club uses your personal information to operate and improve Whirled, and will not give your personal information to third parties except to operate, improve and protect the Service.==

The personal information you provide to us during registration is used for Whirled.Club's internal purposes only to allow us to provide the service and its moderation. Whirled.Club will not give any of your personal information to any third party without your express approval except: as reasonably necessary to fulfill your service request, to third- party fulfillment houses, customer support, billing and credit verification services, and the like; to comply with tax and other applicable law; as otherwise expressly permitted by this Agreement or as otherwise authorized by you; to law enforcement or other appropriate third parties in connection with criminal investigations and other investigations of fraud; or as otherwise necessary to protect Whirled.Club, its agents and other users of the Service. Whirled Club does not guarantee the security of any of your private transmissions against unauthorized or unlawful interception or access by third parties. Whirled.Club can (and you authorize Whirled.Club to) disclose any information about you to private entities, law enforcement agencies or government officials, as Whirled.Club, in its sole discretion, believes necessary or appropriate to investigate or resolve possible problems or inquiries, or as otherwise required by law. You agree that Whirled.Club may communicate with you via email and any similar technology only for matters relating to the Service to enable Whirled.Club to provide it, the Whirled.Club Software and any services or software which may in the future be provided by Whirled.Club or on Whirled.Club's behalf. You agree to read the disclosures and be bound by the terms of the additional Privacy Policy information posted on our website at Privacy Policy.

==6.2 Whirled.Club may observe and record your interaction within the Service.==

You acknowledge and agree that Whirled.Club, in its sole discretion, may track, record, observe or follow any and all of your interactions within the Service.

==6.3 Content Inside Whirled may observe and record your interaction with the Service which may be passed to third parties ==

Whirled content such as Pets, Toys, Avatars and Games contributed by players may contain software code that, using the Whirled APIs, may observe your actions on the service. For example, Pets can react to chat in a room, a Toy could observe your IP address, or a Game could keep a record of when you play. These player-created items may store this information on Whirled's servers, or transmit and store it elsewhere on third-party servers. Whirled has no control over the use of this information by third parties, and for this reason you should not engage with Whirled with the expectation that your interactions with the service are private from third parties. For more detail on what information can be discerned in this way, please consult the Whirled API documentation.

=DISPUTE RESOLUTION=

If a dispute arises between you and Whirled.Club, our goal is to provide you with a neutral and cost-effective means of resolving the dispute quickly. Accordingly, you and Whirled.Club agree to resolve any claim or controversy at law or in equity that arises from or relates to this Agreement or our Service (a "Claim") in accordance with one of the subsections below.

==7.1 Governing Law.==

This Agreement and the relationship between you and Whirled.Club shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law principles or the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods.

==7.2 Forum for Disputes.==

You and Whirled.Club agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the City and County of San Francisco, California, except as provided in Subsection 7.3 below regarding optional arbitration. Notwithstanding this, you agree that Whirled Club shall still be allowed to apply for injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

==7.3 Optional Arbitration.==

For any Claim, excluding Claims for injunctive or other equitable relief, where the total amount of the award sought is less than ten thousand U.S. Dollars ($10,000.00 USD), the party requesting relief may elect to resolve the Claim in a cost-effective manner through binding non-appearance-based arbitration. A party electing arbitration shall initiate it through an established alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") provider mutually agreed upon by the parties. The ADR provider and the parties must comply with the following rules: (a) the arbitration shall be conducted, at the option of the party seeking relief, by telephone, online, or based solely on written submissions; (b) the arbitration shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties; and (c) any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

==7.4 Improperly Filed Claims.==

All Claims you bring against Whirled Club must be resolved in accordance with this Dispute Resolution Section. All Claims filed or brought contrary to this Dispute Resolution Section shall be considered improperly filed. Should you file a Claim contrary to this Dispute Resolution Section, Whirled Club may recover attorneys' fees and costs up to one thousand U.S. Dollars ($1,000.00 USD), provided that Whirled Club has notified you in writing of the improperly filed Claim, and you have failed to promptly withdraw the Claim.

=GENERAL PROVISIONS=

Whirled.Club's failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive Whirled.Club's right to act with respect to that breach or subsequent or similar breaches. No consent or waiver by Whirled Club under this Agreement shall be deemed effective unless delivered in a writing signed by a duly appointed officer of Whirled.Club. All or any of Whirled Club's rights and obligations under this Agreement may be assigned to a subsequent owner or operator of the Service in a merger, acquisition or sale of all or substantially all of Whirled.Club's assets. You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any or all of your rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Whirled.Club, and any attempt to do so is void. Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, no default, delay or failure to perform on the part of Whirled.Club shall be considered a breach of this Agreement if such default, delay or failure to perform is shown to be due to causes beyond the reasonable control of Whirled.Club.

This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and Whirled.Club with respect to the subject matter hereof. The section headings used herein, including descriptive summary sentences at the start of each section, are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then in such jurisdiction that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

[[Category:Policy|Terms of service]]

DMCA Policy

2018-09-05T19:29:04Z

Drill8Bit: /* Where can I find more information about the DMCA and other copyright laws? */

Short version: Send us notice via email to DMCA@whirled.club and we'll take down copyrighted content in accordance with the DMCA.

== DMCA: Digital Millennium Copyright Act ==

Whirled.Club will respond to allegations of copyright violations in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA provides a process for a copyright owner to give notification to an online service provider concerning alleged copyright infringement. When a valid DMCA notification is received, the service provider responds under this process by taking down the offending content. On taking down content under the DMCA, we will take reasonable steps to contact the owner of the removed content so that a counter-notification may be filed. On receiving a valid counter-notification, we generally restore the content in question, unless we receive notice from the notification provider that a legal action has been filed seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer from engaging in the infringing activity.

Please note that these notifications and counter-notifications are real-world legal notices provided outside of the Whirled environment. Whirled.Club may provide copies of such notices to the participants in the dispute or third parties, at our discretion and as required by law - the privacy policy for Whirled does not protect information provided in these notices.

== To File a Notification ==

A written notification must be made. This can be done by email. The notification must:

# Identify in sufficient detail the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed upon (i.e., describe the work that you own).
# Identify the Whirled item that you claim is infringing on your copyright. Please provide the Whirled URL for the item. You can discover this URL in the Shop or by right-clicking on the item in-Whirled.
# Provide a reasonably sufficient method of contacting you including a phone number and email address.
# Include the following statement: "I have good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials described above and contained on the service is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or by protection of law."
# Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
# Sign the paper

Please note: The DMCA provides that you may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys fees) if you falsely claim that an Whirled item is infringing your copyrights. We recommend contacting an attorney if you are unsure whether a Whirled object is protected by copyright laws.

Send the document to the designated Copyright Agent at DMCA@whirled.club

== To file a counter-notification ==

# List the in-world items that were removed by the Whirled administrators. Where possible provide the file of the item.
# Provide your name, address, telephone number, email address (if available).
# State that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which you reside (or San Francisco, California if your address is outside of the United States).
# State that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification to us of the alleged infringement or an agent of such person.
# State the following: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled."
# Sign the paper.

Send the document to the designated Copyright Agent at DMCA@whirled.club

== FAQ ==

=== How do I make a DMCA notification or counter-notification? ===

Please follow the instructions above precisely, including only the enumerated information. Inclusion of any information beyond the specifically required information and optional information listed above could significantly impede review of your attempted notification. You may find it simplest to cut-and-paste the numbered items above and use them as headings for the information you are submitting.

=== How does Whirled.Club determine who "wins" and "loses"? ===

Whirled.Club does not adjudicate the substance of the copyright claim: we do not declare winners and losers. Your copyright in an item is determined in the real world, by real-world processes including the DMCA. The DMCA process allows users of an online service to resolve copyright disputes using the adjudication systems available in the real world.

=== Can I sign notifications and counter-notifications with my Whirled avatar name? ===

We will not accept notices that are not signed by a real legal person. The DMCA process is a real-world process with real-world ramifications.

=== I don't agree with the required statements. Do I have to state these things? ===

We will not accept notices under the DMCA that do not include the statements required by the DMCA.

=== Can you change the DMCA process? ===

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is federal law, passed by the United States Congress. Whirled.Club does not have the power to change congressional acts.

=== Why is Whirled.Club imposing liability for damages for false claims of copyright infringement? ===

The liability for damages for false claims is a provision of the DMCA, which was not written by Whirled Club. Note that these damages and legal fees can be significant, for example [http://www.onlinepolicy.org/action/legpolicy/opg_v_diebold/ http://www.onlinepolicy.org/action/legpolicy/opg_v_diebold/].

=== Can Whirled.Club give me legal advice concerning my claim? ===

Whirled.Club cannot provide legal advice to you. If you are uncertain about any legal issues, you are well-advised to obtain the services of a competent legal professional.

=== Do you terminate accounts based on DMCA claims? ===

If Whirled.Club believes that a user of Whirled is continually abusing the DMCA process, either with filings that appear to be without basis, or by continually re-posting content that is the subject of valid DMCA notifications, we may exercise our right to terminate the abusing party's account. Keep in mind though, that Whirled.Club's actions still do not determine the substantive outcome of copyright disputes. Copyright matters are real-world rights, governed by real-world systems.

=== Where can I find more information about the DMCA and other copyright laws? ===

There are many available resources on the Internet. Whirled Club is not responsible for the content provided by these other resources, but we have found the following to be informative:

A summary of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can be found at: [http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf]

The text of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can be found here: [http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/hr2281.pdf http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/hr2281.pdf]

The U.S. federal copyright code is here: [http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html]

More government-provided information on copyrights can be found here: [http://www.copyright.gov http://www.copyright.gov]

Many universities maintain useful public information regarding copyrights, including: [http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Copyright http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Copyright] | [http://fairuse.stanford.edu http://fairuse.stanford.edu/]

== See Also ==
*[[Community Standards]]
*[[Terms of Service]]

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Game tutorials|*]][[Category:Avatar tutorials|*]][[Category:Pet tutorials|*]][[Category:Toy tutorials|*]][[Category:Furniture tutorials|*]][[Category:Backdrop tutorials|*]]

DMCA Policy

2018-09-05T19:28:31Z

Drill8Bit: /* Why is Whirled.Club imposing liability for damages for false claims of copyright infringement? */

Short version: Send us notice via email to DMCA@whirled.club and we'll take down copyrighted content in accordance with the DMCA.

== DMCA: Digital Millennium Copyright Act ==

Whirled.Club will respond to allegations of copyright violations in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA provides a process for a copyright owner to give notification to an online service provider concerning alleged copyright infringement. When a valid DMCA notification is received, the service provider responds under this process by taking down the offending content. On taking down content under the DMCA, we will take reasonable steps to contact the owner of the removed content so that a counter-notification may be filed. On receiving a valid counter-notification, we generally restore the content in question, unless we receive notice from the notification provider that a legal action has been filed seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer from engaging in the infringing activity.

Please note that these notifications and counter-notifications are real-world legal notices provided outside of the Whirled environment. Whirled.Club may provide copies of such notices to the participants in the dispute or third parties, at our discretion and as required by law - the privacy policy for Whirled does not protect information provided in these notices.

== To File a Notification ==

A written notification must be made. This can be done by email. The notification must:

# Identify in sufficient detail the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed upon (i.e., describe the work that you own).
# Identify the Whirled item that you claim is infringing on your copyright. Please provide the Whirled URL for the item. You can discover this URL in the Shop or by right-clicking on the item in-Whirled.
# Provide a reasonably sufficient method of contacting you including a phone number and email address.
# Include the following statement: "I have good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials described above and contained on the service is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or by protection of law."
# Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
# Sign the paper

Please note: The DMCA provides that you may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys fees) if you falsely claim that an Whirled item is infringing your copyrights. We recommend contacting an attorney if you are unsure whether a Whirled object is protected by copyright laws.

Send the document to the designated Copyright Agent at DMCA@whirled.club

== To file a counter-notification ==

# List the in-world items that were removed by the Whirled administrators. Where possible provide the file of the item.
# Provide your name, address, telephone number, email address (if available).
# State that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which you reside (or San Francisco, California if your address is outside of the United States).
# State that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification to us of the alleged infringement or an agent of such person.
# State the following: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled."
# Sign the paper.

Send the document to the designated Copyright Agent at DMCA@whirled.club

== FAQ ==

=== How do I make a DMCA notification or counter-notification? ===

Please follow the instructions above precisely, including only the enumerated information. Inclusion of any information beyond the specifically required information and optional information listed above could significantly impede review of your attempted notification. You may find it simplest to cut-and-paste the numbered items above and use them as headings for the information you are submitting.

=== How does Whirled.Club determine who "wins" and "loses"? ===

Whirled.Club does not adjudicate the substance of the copyright claim: we do not declare winners and losers. Your copyright in an item is determined in the real world, by real-world processes including the DMCA. The DMCA process allows users of an online service to resolve copyright disputes using the adjudication systems available in the real world.

=== Can I sign notifications and counter-notifications with my Whirled avatar name? ===

We will not accept notices that are not signed by a real legal person. The DMCA process is a real-world process with real-world ramifications.

=== I don't agree with the required statements. Do I have to state these things? ===

We will not accept notices under the DMCA that do not include the statements required by the DMCA.

=== Can you change the DMCA process? ===

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is federal law, passed by the United States Congress. Whirled.Club does not have the power to change congressional acts.

=== Why is Whirled.Club imposing liability for damages for false claims of copyright infringement? ===

The liability for damages for false claims is a provision of the DMCA, which was not written by Whirled Club. Note that these damages and legal fees can be significant, for example [http://www.onlinepolicy.org/action/legpolicy/opg_v_diebold/ http://www.onlinepolicy.org/action/legpolicy/opg_v_diebold/].

=== Can Whirled.Club give me legal advice concerning my claim? ===

Whirled.Club cannot provide legal advice to you. If you are uncertain about any legal issues, you are well-advised to obtain the services of a competent legal professional.

=== Do you terminate accounts based on DMCA claims? ===

If Whirled.Club believes that a user of Whirled is continually abusing the DMCA process, either with filings that appear to be without basis, or by continually re-posting content that is the subject of valid DMCA notifications, we may exercise our right to terminate the abusing party's account. Keep in mind though, that Whirled.Club's actions still do not determine the substantive outcome of copyright disputes. Copyright matters are real-world rights, governed by real-world systems.

=== Where can I find more information about the DMCA and other copyright laws? ===

There are many available resources on the Internet. Three Rings is not responsible for the content provided by these other resources, but we have found the following to be informative:

A summary of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can be found at: [http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf]

The text of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can be found here: [http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/hr2281.pdf http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/hr2281.pdf]

The U.S. federal copyright code is here: [http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html]

More government-provided information on copyrights can be found here: [http://www.copyright.gov http://www.copyright.gov]

Many universities maintain useful public information regarding copyrights, including: [http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Copyright http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Copyright] | [http://fairuse.stanford.edu http://fairuse.stanford.edu/]

== See Also ==
*[[Community Standards]]
*[[Terms of Service]]

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Game tutorials|*]][[Category:Avatar tutorials|*]][[Category:Pet tutorials|*]][[Category:Toy tutorials|*]][[Category:Furniture tutorials|*]][[Category:Backdrop tutorials|*]]

Ban

2018-09-05T19:27:03Z

Drill8Bit: /* Foul and Abusive Language */

{{TOCright}}
A '''ban''' is a disciplinary action by an [[Agent]] when a player is found to have broken one or more rules laid out in [[Whirled|Whirled's]] [[Terms of Service]] or [[Community Standards]]. It results in a player's account not being able to log on to Whirled.

== Types of Bans ==
There are two kinds of bans: temporary and permanent. The Agents decide which kind to issue depending the magnitude of the rules violation, whether the player has been issued a warning before, and whether the player is a repeat offender. When a banned player attempts to log in to Whirled, they receive a message box explaining that they are banned, and the reason for it.

=== Temporary Bans ===
A temporary ban, or suspension, lasts a set number of days, after which the player is welcome to log back in to Whirled and play normally. Temporary bans usually last from one to seven days. Longer suspension periods may be issued, though usually in cases where a player has been found to be under the legal age limit of 13 years. In those cases, the player's account is suspended until the year they would turn 13.
[[Image:Banned_account_(temp).png|frame|none|If you are temporarily banned, when you try to log on a popup window will appear showing the time left on your ban and the reason for your ban.]]

=== Permanent Bans ===
Permanent bans are, well, forever. These are given out sparingly, usually to players who have established a pattern of Terms of Service violations. Permanent bans may also be issued to players who commit offenses of such magnitude that it is judged they should not be allowed to return to Whirled.
[[Image:Banned_account.png|frame|none|If you are permanently banned, when you try to logon a popup window will appear saying "Your account is banned." and the reason for your ban]]

== Activities that can Result in a Ban ==
Any behavior that violates the [[Terms of Service]] and [[Community Standards]] can result in a banned account, and Whirled's player community actively [[report|reports]] such violations. Some examples include, ''but are not limited to'':

=== Harassment ===
Harassment can be defined as ''repeated'' actions that target an individual or group for the purpose of bringing about feelings of discomfort or distress.

Harassment is not allowed and may result in an account being banned from Whirled.

=== Foul and Abusive Language ===
Using vulgar, obscene, racial, sexual, or religious slurs or other deliberately offensive remarks directed at another player or group of players are against the rules.

While there is a [[chat]] filter present in the game, this does not excuse offensive language or behavior. Misspelling or mis-spacing words to get around the filter will be treated as swearing.

Foul language directed at players or groups used outside the chat, for example in [[room]] names, item names, and [[comment|comments]], is likewise not acceptable.

=== Spamming ===
The chat client and [[group]] discussion forums exist so that players may communicate with each other. Spamming is repeatedly sending letters, messages, or nonsense, in a way that makes it difficult for other players to communicate. Spamming annoys other players and is considered bad behavior.

=== Content Theft ===
Stealing, or "ripping" the work of other creators and distributing it as your own, or without the permission of the original creator is not allowed on Whirled. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars. Please see Whirled's [[content copying and derivation]] policy for more detail.

== How do I Appeal my Ban? ==
'''The ''only'' way to appeal a ban is for the owner of the banned account to email banned@whirled.club. Below are some tips for making the best appeal possible:

'''DO''':
* Write your appeal email from the email address registered to the banned account. This is required so that your account can be looked up, and to prove that you are truly the owner of the account in question.
* Feel free to request information on the reason for your ban, if you are not sure and the message you see when you try to log in to your banned account (see pictures above) does not clarify enough.
* Provide any information you think is relevant to your case.
* Remember that even if your little brother did it, you are responsible for your account. See our [[account security]] page for more information on this.

'''DO NOT''':
* Use Group discussion posts, Shop/Room/Profile comments, Whirled mail, or in-Whirled chat to try to appeal your ban. Appeals must be submitted via the above email address so that Three Rings has an official record of them.
* Urge others try to appeal your ban on your behalf--Three Rings can only discuss account information with the owner of an account, for privacy reasons.
* Create a new account in order to ask about a ban--this is called ban evasion, and is in itself a bannable offense.
* Spam your appeal over and over. One email is enough to get your appeal into the review queue. If you have additional information for the reviewer or want to make sure your mail got through, you may of course send a follow-up email.

Appeal mails are answered in the order they are received. It may take a few business days for an Agent to thoroughly review your case and reply to your email.

== See Also ==
*[[Account security]]
*[[Agent]]
*[[Content copying and derivation]] policy
*[[Item deletion]] policy
*[[Report]]
*[[Support]]

[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Policy]]

Ban

2018-09-05T19:24:32Z

Drill8Bit: /* How do I Appeal my Ban? */

{{TOCright}}
A '''ban''' is a disciplinary action by an [[Agent]] when a player is found to have broken one or more rules laid out in [[Whirled|Whirled's]] [[Terms of Service]] or [[Community Standards]]. It results in a player's account not being able to log on to Whirled.

== Types of Bans ==
There are two kinds of bans: temporary and permanent. The Agents decide which kind to issue depending the magnitude of the rules violation, whether the player has been issued a warning before, and whether the player is a repeat offender. When a banned player attempts to log in to Whirled, they receive a message box explaining that they are banned, and the reason for it.

=== Temporary Bans ===
A temporary ban, or suspension, lasts a set number of days, after which the player is welcome to log back in to Whirled and play normally. Temporary bans usually last from one to seven days. Longer suspension periods may be issued, though usually in cases where a player has been found to be under the legal age limit of 13 years. In those cases, the player's account is suspended until the year they would turn 13.
[[Image:Banned_account_(temp).png|frame|none|If you are temporarily banned, when you try to log on a popup window will appear showing the time left on your ban and the reason for your ban.]]

=== Permanent Bans ===
Permanent bans are, well, forever. These are given out sparingly, usually to players who have established a pattern of Terms of Service violations. Permanent bans may also be issued to players who commit offenses of such magnitude that it is judged they should not be allowed to return to Whirled.
[[Image:Banned_account.png|frame|none|If you are permanently banned, when you try to logon a popup window will appear saying "Your account is banned." and the reason for your ban]]

== Activities that can Result in a Ban ==
Any behavior that violates the [[Terms of Service]] and [[Community Standards]] can result in a banned account, and Whirled's player community actively [[report|reports]] such violations. Some examples include, ''but are not limited to'':

=== Harassment ===
Harassment can be defined as ''repeated'' actions that target an individual or group for the purpose of bringing about feelings of discomfort or distress.

Harassment is not allowed and may result in an account being banned from Whirled.

=== Foul and Abusive Language ===
Using vulgar, obscene, or offensive language is against the rules. This includes racial, sexual, or religious slurs or other deliberately offensive remarks directed at another player or group of players.

While there is a [[chat]] filter present in the game, this does not excuse offensive language or behavior. Misspelling or mis-spacing words to get around the filter will be treated as swearing and dealt with accordingly.

Foul language used outside the chat, for example in [[room]] names, item names, and [[comment|comments]], is likewise not acceptable.

=== Spamming ===
The chat client and [[group]] discussion forums exist so that players may communicate with each other. Spamming is repeatedly sending letters, messages, or nonsense, in a way that makes it difficult for other players to communicate. Spamming annoys other players and is considered bad behavior.

=== Content Theft ===
Stealing, or "ripping" the work of other creators and distributing it as your own, or without the permission of the original creator is not allowed on Whirled. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars. Please see Whirled's [[content copying and derivation]] policy for more detail.

== How do I Appeal my Ban? ==
'''The ''only'' way to appeal a ban is for the owner of the banned account to email banned@whirled.club. Below are some tips for making the best appeal possible:

'''DO''':
* Write your appeal email from the email address registered to the banned account. This is required so that your account can be looked up, and to prove that you are truly the owner of the account in question.
* Feel free to request information on the reason for your ban, if you are not sure and the message you see when you try to log in to your banned account (see pictures above) does not clarify enough.
* Provide any information you think is relevant to your case.
* Remember that even if your little brother did it, you are responsible for your account. See our [[account security]] page for more information on this.

'''DO NOT''':
* Use Group discussion posts, Shop/Room/Profile comments, Whirled mail, or in-Whirled chat to try to appeal your ban. Appeals must be submitted via the above email address so that Three Rings has an official record of them.
* Urge others try to appeal your ban on your behalf--Three Rings can only discuss account information with the owner of an account, for privacy reasons.
* Create a new account in order to ask about a ban--this is called ban evasion, and is in itself a bannable offense.
* Spam your appeal over and over. One email is enough to get your appeal into the review queue. If you have additional information for the reviewer or want to make sure your mail got through, you may of course send a follow-up email.

Appeal mails are answered in the order they are received. It may take a few business days for an Agent to thoroughly review your case and reply to your email.

== See Also ==
*[[Account security]]
*[[Agent]]
*[[Content copying and derivation]] policy
*[[Item deletion]] policy
*[[Report]]
*[[Support]]

[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Policy]]

Ban

2018-09-05T19:18:57Z

Drill8Bit: /* Content Theft */

{{TOCright}}
A '''ban''' is a disciplinary action by an [[Agent]] when a player is found to have broken one or more rules laid out in [[Whirled|Whirled's]] [[Terms of Service]] or [[Community Standards]]. It results in a player's account not being able to log on to Whirled.

== Types of Bans ==
There are two kinds of bans: temporary and permanent. The Agents decide which kind to issue depending the magnitude of the rules violation, whether the player has been issued a warning before, and whether the player is a repeat offender. When a banned player attempts to log in to Whirled, they receive a message box explaining that they are banned, and the reason for it.

=== Temporary Bans ===
A temporary ban, or suspension, lasts a set number of days, after which the player is welcome to log back in to Whirled and play normally. Temporary bans usually last from one to seven days. Longer suspension periods may be issued, though usually in cases where a player has been found to be under the legal age limit of 13 years. In those cases, the player's account is suspended until the year they would turn 13.
[[Image:Banned_account_(temp).png|frame|none|If you are temporarily banned, when you try to log on a popup window will appear showing the time left on your ban and the reason for your ban.]]

=== Permanent Bans ===
Permanent bans are, well, forever. These are given out sparingly, usually to players who have established a pattern of Terms of Service violations. Permanent bans may also be issued to players who commit offenses of such magnitude that it is judged they should not be allowed to return to Whirled.
[[Image:Banned_account.png|frame|none|If you are permanently banned, when you try to logon a popup window will appear saying "Your account is banned." and the reason for your ban]]

== Activities that can Result in a Ban ==
Any behavior that violates the [[Terms of Service]] and [[Community Standards]] can result in a banned account, and Whirled's player community actively [[report|reports]] such violations. Some examples include, ''but are not limited to'':

=== Harassment ===
Harassment can be defined as ''repeated'' actions that target an individual or group for the purpose of bringing about feelings of discomfort or distress.

Harassment is not allowed and may result in an account being banned from Whirled.

=== Foul and Abusive Language ===
Using vulgar, obscene, or offensive language is against the rules. This includes racial, sexual, or religious slurs or other deliberately offensive remarks directed at another player or group of players.

While there is a [[chat]] filter present in the game, this does not excuse offensive language or behavior. Misspelling or mis-spacing words to get around the filter will be treated as swearing and dealt with accordingly.

Foul language used outside the chat, for example in [[room]] names, item names, and [[comment|comments]], is likewise not acceptable.

=== Spamming ===
The chat client and [[group]] discussion forums exist so that players may communicate with each other. Spamming is repeatedly sending letters, messages, or nonsense, in a way that makes it difficult for other players to communicate. Spamming annoys other players and is considered bad behavior.

=== Content Theft ===
Stealing, or "ripping" the work of other creators and distributing it as your own, or without the permission of the original creator is not allowed on Whirled. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars. Please see Whirled's [[content copying and derivation]] policy for more detail.

== How do I Appeal my Ban? ==
'''The ''only'' way to appeal a ban is for the owner of the banned account to email banned@whirled.com. Below are some tips for making the best appeal possible:

'''DO''':
* Write your appeal email from the email address registered to the banned account. This is required so that your account can be looked up, and to prove that you are truly the owner of the account in question.
* Feel free to request information on the reason for your ban, if you are not sure and the message you see when you try to log in to your banned account (see pictures above) does not clarify enough.
* Provide any information you think is relevant to your case.
* Remember that even if your little brother did it, you are responsible for your account. See our [[account security]] page for more information on this.

'''DO NOT''':
* Use Group discussion posts, Shop/Room/Profile comments, Whirled mail, or in-Whirled chat to try to appeal your ban. Appeals must be submitted via the above email address so that Three Rings has an official record of them.
* Urge others try to appeal your ban on your behalf--Three Rings can only discuss account information with the owner of an account, for privacy reasons.
* Create a new account in order to ask about a ban--this is called ban evasion, and is in itself a bannable offense.
* Spam your appeal over and over. One email is enough to get your appeal into the review queue. If you have additional information for the reviewer or want to make sure your mail got through, you may of course send a follow-up email.

Appeal mails are answered in the order they are received. It may take a few business days for an Agent to thoroughly review your case and reply to your email.

== See Also ==
*[[Account security]]
*[[Agent]]
*[[Content copying and derivation]] policy
*[[Item deletion]] policy
*[[Report]]
*[[Support]]

[[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Policy]]

Content copying and derivation

2018-09-05T19:16:26Z

Drill8Bit: /* Exactly how different does my derived item need to be from the original item for me to list it? */

One of the many fun aspects of [[Whirled]] is that it allows [[Portal:Creators|creators]] to collaborate on items together, and to create items inspired by other Whirled creators' work. While this is encouraged, Whirled also balances this with original content creators' desire to protect their works from unauthorized copying and the resulting loss of [[currency|profits]].

When you use another creator's work and add some of your own work to it, your creation is considered to be a derivation of the original creator's basis item and should be [[attribution|attributed]] to the basis item.

'''Unattributed ''derivations'' of another creator's work will be [[report|reported]] by other Whirled players and are subject to attribution by an [[Agent]] or [[item deletion|deletion]] without warning.''' Repeat offenders will be [[ban|penalized]].

'''Unauthorized ''copies'' of another creator's work are subject to deletion, and those who distribute them are subject to penalty ranging from a warning to a permanent [[ban]].'''

==Whirled Creators' Content==
If you make an item using work done by another Whirled creator, you must [[attribution|attribute]] the original work. This ensures that proper credit will be given to the original creator, as well as to yourself for your derivation, and that the original creator will get a cut of the profits when you sell the item based on their work in the [[Shop]]. Fair is fair, after all!

Uploading content created by another user without the permission of the original creator is a punishable offense. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars.

Currently, attribution only works for items of the same type (i.e., pet, toy, avatar, etc.). If you wish to make a cross-type attribution, for example you've derived a pet from a basis item that is an avatar, you must attribute the "old fashioned" way, by giving credit to the creator of the basis item in your item's description. You may not use this fact to avoid sharing profits with the basis item creator. For example, while it is ok to sell an image that uses an avatar base (with permission), it is not ok to sell an image that others can mail to you in exchange for an avatar.

If you make an item ''inspired by'' another Whirled creator's work, but you made the item yourself ''from scratch'', it is up to you whether to attribute or not.

Do keep in mind that the Whirled community has grown quite skilled at being able to pick out items that are not made from scratch; you can assume that works not properly attributed will be [[report|reported]] as stolen content by other players.

==SVN Example Code by Whirled Staff==
Items derived from content found on the [[SVN FAQ|Example Code SVN]], created by [[Three Rings]], must also be [[attribution|attributed]] if used to create new items. If the SVN item on which your derivation is based does not exist on the Whirled Shop and therefore cannot be attributed, you must credit Three Rings in the item's description.

==Deriving from Non-Whirled Content==
Whenever you upload or update an item to Whirled, you have to affirm by checking a checkbox that you either own or have permission to use the work you are uploading, so make sure that is true! Otherwise the original creator can ask for your item to be deleted from Whirled.

==FAQ==
=== Can I report someone for using the same third-party content as me? ===
No. If you have both legally gotten content from a third party for use on Whirled, neither person's listing takes precedence over the other.

=== Is all Whirled content available for use in my own creations? ===
You should not use other people's work unless you have their permission. You should certainly never upload an exact copy, a screenshot, or a recoloring of another Whirled creator's work.

=== Exactly how different does my derived item need to be from the original item for me to list it? ===
That depends on what kind of permission you have from the original creator, but you must have done significant work on an item to make it a viable derivative. For example, tracing, recoloring or tinting a creator's work does not count as "significant work", nor does changing one pixel, nor does creating a small glitch in a base's animation.

In a dispute, the final say on what does and does not constitute "significant work" rests with Club Whirled. It is in a deriver's best interest, therefore, to make a derivative that distinctly displays evidence of significant work and which differs quite visibly from the base item.

=== Can I get a Whirled Club staff member to pre-approve my item? ===
Sorry, but we can't do that--it isn't feasible, given the number of requests we would receive. Whirled Club has a policy of not actively monitoring uploads, but instead responding to player [[report|reports]] and [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

=== If I've derived an item from a derivative, what should I attribute? ===
Currently, you cannot attribute a derivative to a derivative or make "attribution chains". You must attribute the original work--the basis item.

=== If my item is derived from more than one basis item, how should I attribute? ===
You can do one of two things:
* Upload, list, and attribute a copy of your item for each basis item used. OR
* Just go the old fashioned route of crediting the appropriate basis item creators in your item's description.

Please note that while the attribution system does not cover cases like this well, this should never be used as a loophole to get around proper attribution. Willful fraud will be penalized.

=== Is it considered derivative work if I use code libraries released to the public, like LSA? ===
It is not considered derivative work if you make your item compatible with other Whirled creators' creations by using [[LSA]] or other publicly released code libraries.

It is, however, a derivative work if you copy someone else's unreleased code, or if a basis creator's written terms of use state that in order to use their work, you must attribute them.

=== Can I use derivative works in avatar lineups or in template rooms for my [[Create_Whirleds | Whirled]]? ===
No payment is sent to the base item creator when items are distributed this way, so it is not allowed.

=== What if I list something that is content copied without permission? ===
Uploading content created by another user without the permission of the original creator is a punishable offense. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars.

If it doesn't follow these strict guidelines it will be removed from Whirled. If listing copies or near-copies of other creators' content becomes a habit for you, disciplinary action will be taken up to and including the permanent banning of your account. You will not be reimbursed or compensated for any deletion. So please, err on the side of caution here!

Please note, even if all guidelines are met, the original creator still has final say over the listing of their content. If they ask for it to be taken down you must carry out their wishes or risk punishment.

=== What should I do if I see my work being copied in Whirled? ===
Companies wishing to report copying of their intellectual property should use [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

Players should use [[report|reports]] including a link to the original, hopefully dated content such as a Whirled shop URL, a deviantART gallery or a professional website with copyright or usage terms specified by the original creator. It is best if the report comes from the original content creator.

Posting a [[comment]] on the offending item in the Shop or the lister's [[profile]] does not count as an official report, as it doesn't send any notification to the [[Agent|Agents]].

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Frequently asked questions]][[Category:Game tutorials|*]][[Category:Avatar tutorials|*]][[Category:Pet tutorials|*]][[Category:Toy tutorials|*]][[Category:Furniture tutorials|*]][[Category:Backdrop tutorials|*]]

=== May I upload my original work on an alternate account? ===
We would prefer that you upload any copies of your original work on your primary account. You may then use the mail system to send copies to your alternate account.

Content copying and derivation

2018-09-05T19:15:34Z

Drill8Bit: /* What if I list something that is content copied without permission? */

One of the many fun aspects of [[Whirled]] is that it allows [[Portal:Creators|creators]] to collaborate on items together, and to create items inspired by other Whirled creators' work. While this is encouraged, Whirled also balances this with original content creators' desire to protect their works from unauthorized copying and the resulting loss of [[currency|profits]].

When you use another creator's work and add some of your own work to it, your creation is considered to be a derivation of the original creator's basis item and should be [[attribution|attributed]] to the basis item.

'''Unattributed ''derivations'' of another creator's work will be [[report|reported]] by other Whirled players and are subject to attribution by an [[Agent]] or [[item deletion|deletion]] without warning.''' Repeat offenders will be [[ban|penalized]].

'''Unauthorized ''copies'' of another creator's work are subject to deletion, and those who distribute them are subject to penalty ranging from a warning to a permanent [[ban]].'''

==Whirled Creators' Content==
If you make an item using work done by another Whirled creator, you must [[attribution|attribute]] the original work. This ensures that proper credit will be given to the original creator, as well as to yourself for your derivation, and that the original creator will get a cut of the profits when you sell the item based on their work in the [[Shop]]. Fair is fair, after all!

Uploading content created by another user without the permission of the original creator is a punishable offense. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars.

Currently, attribution only works for items of the same type (i.e., pet, toy, avatar, etc.). If you wish to make a cross-type attribution, for example you've derived a pet from a basis item that is an avatar, you must attribute the "old fashioned" way, by giving credit to the creator of the basis item in your item's description. You may not use this fact to avoid sharing profits with the basis item creator. For example, while it is ok to sell an image that uses an avatar base (with permission), it is not ok to sell an image that others can mail to you in exchange for an avatar.

If you make an item ''inspired by'' another Whirled creator's work, but you made the item yourself ''from scratch'', it is up to you whether to attribute or not.

Do keep in mind that the Whirled community has grown quite skilled at being able to pick out items that are not made from scratch; you can assume that works not properly attributed will be [[report|reported]] as stolen content by other players.

==SVN Example Code by Whirled Staff==
Items derived from content found on the [[SVN FAQ|Example Code SVN]], created by [[Three Rings]], must also be [[attribution|attributed]] if used to create new items. If the SVN item on which your derivation is based does not exist on the Whirled Shop and therefore cannot be attributed, you must credit Three Rings in the item's description.

==Deriving from Non-Whirled Content==
Whenever you upload or update an item to Whirled, you have to affirm by checking a checkbox that you either own or have permission to use the work you are uploading, so make sure that is true! Otherwise the original creator can ask for your item to be deleted from Whirled.

==FAQ==
=== Can I report someone for using the same third-party content as me? ===
No. If you have both legally gotten content from a third party for use on Whirled, neither person's listing takes precedence over the other.

=== Is all Whirled content available for use in my own creations? ===
You should not use other people's work unless you have their permission. You should certainly never upload an exact copy, a screenshot, or a recoloring of another Whirled creator's work.

=== Exactly how different does my derived item need to be from the original item for me to list it? ===
That depends on what kind of permission you have from the original creator, but you must have done significant work on an item to make it a viable derivative. For example, tracing, recoloring or tinting a creator's work does not count as "significant work", nor does changing one pixel, nor does creating a small glitch in a base's animation.

In a dispute, the final say on what does and does not constitute "significant work" rests with Three Rings. It is in a deriver's best interest, therefore, to make a derivative that distinctly displays evidence of significant work and which differs quite visibly from the base item.

=== Can I get a Whirled Club staff member to pre-approve my item? ===
Sorry, but we can't do that--it isn't feasible, given the number of requests we would receive. Whirled Club has a policy of not actively monitoring uploads, but instead responding to player [[report|reports]] and [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

=== If I've derived an item from a derivative, what should I attribute? ===
Currently, you cannot attribute a derivative to a derivative or make "attribution chains". You must attribute the original work--the basis item.

=== If my item is derived from more than one basis item, how should I attribute? ===
You can do one of two things:
* Upload, list, and attribute a copy of your item for each basis item used. OR
* Just go the old fashioned route of crediting the appropriate basis item creators in your item's description.

Please note that while the attribution system does not cover cases like this well, this should never be used as a loophole to get around proper attribution. Willful fraud will be penalized.

=== Is it considered derivative work if I use code libraries released to the public, like LSA? ===
It is not considered derivative work if you make your item compatible with other Whirled creators' creations by using [[LSA]] or other publicly released code libraries.

It is, however, a derivative work if you copy someone else's unreleased code, or if a basis creator's written terms of use state that in order to use their work, you must attribute them.

=== Can I use derivative works in avatar lineups or in template rooms for my [[Create_Whirleds | Whirled]]? ===
No payment is sent to the base item creator when items are distributed this way, so it is not allowed.

=== What if I list something that is content copied without permission? ===
Uploading content created by another user without the permission of the original creator is a punishable offense. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars.

If it doesn't follow these strict guidelines it will be removed from Whirled. If listing copies or near-copies of other creators' content becomes a habit for you, disciplinary action will be taken up to and including the permanent banning of your account. You will not be reimbursed or compensated for any deletion. So please, err on the side of caution here!

Please note, even if all guidelines are met, the original creator still has final say over the listing of their content. If they ask for it to be taken down you must carry out their wishes or risk punishment.

=== What should I do if I see my work being copied in Whirled? ===
Companies wishing to report copying of their intellectual property should use [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

Players should use [[report|reports]] including a link to the original, hopefully dated content such as a Whirled shop URL, a deviantART gallery or a professional website with copyright or usage terms specified by the original creator. It is best if the report comes from the original content creator.

Posting a [[comment]] on the offending item in the Shop or the lister's [[profile]] does not count as an official report, as it doesn't send any notification to the [[Agent|Agents]].

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Frequently asked questions]][[Category:Game tutorials|*]][[Category:Avatar tutorials|*]][[Category:Pet tutorials|*]][[Category:Toy tutorials|*]][[Category:Furniture tutorials|*]][[Category:Backdrop tutorials|*]]

=== May I upload my original work on an alternate account? ===
We would prefer that you upload any copies of your original work on your primary account. You may then use the mail system to send copies to your alternate account.

Content copying and derivation

2018-09-05T19:12:50Z

Drill8Bit: /* Can I get a Whirled Club staff member to pre-approve my item? */

One of the many fun aspects of [[Whirled]] is that it allows [[Portal:Creators|creators]] to collaborate on items together, and to create items inspired by other Whirled creators' work. While this is encouraged, Whirled also balances this with original content creators' desire to protect their works from unauthorized copying and the resulting loss of [[currency|profits]].

When you use another creator's work and add some of your own work to it, your creation is considered to be a derivation of the original creator's basis item and should be [[attribution|attributed]] to the basis item.

'''Unattributed ''derivations'' of another creator's work will be [[report|reported]] by other Whirled players and are subject to attribution by an [[Agent]] or [[item deletion|deletion]] without warning.''' Repeat offenders will be [[ban|penalized]].

'''Unauthorized ''copies'' of another creator's work are subject to deletion, and those who distribute them are subject to penalty ranging from a warning to a permanent [[ban]].'''

==Whirled Creators' Content==
If you make an item using work done by another Whirled creator, you must [[attribution|attribute]] the original work. This ensures that proper credit will be given to the original creator, as well as to yourself for your derivation, and that the original creator will get a cut of the profits when you sell the item based on their work in the [[Shop]]. Fair is fair, after all!

Uploading content created by another user without the permission of the original creator is a punishable offense. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars.

Currently, attribution only works for items of the same type (i.e., pet, toy, avatar, etc.). If you wish to make a cross-type attribution, for example you've derived a pet from a basis item that is an avatar, you must attribute the "old fashioned" way, by giving credit to the creator of the basis item in your item's description. You may not use this fact to avoid sharing profits with the basis item creator. For example, while it is ok to sell an image that uses an avatar base (with permission), it is not ok to sell an image that others can mail to you in exchange for an avatar.

If you make an item ''inspired by'' another Whirled creator's work, but you made the item yourself ''from scratch'', it is up to you whether to attribute or not.

Do keep in mind that the Whirled community has grown quite skilled at being able to pick out items that are not made from scratch; you can assume that works not properly attributed will be [[report|reported]] as stolen content by other players.

==SVN Example Code by Whirled Staff==
Items derived from content found on the [[SVN FAQ|Example Code SVN]], created by [[Three Rings]], must also be [[attribution|attributed]] if used to create new items. If the SVN item on which your derivation is based does not exist on the Whirled Shop and therefore cannot be attributed, you must credit Three Rings in the item's description.

==Deriving from Non-Whirled Content==
Whenever you upload or update an item to Whirled, you have to affirm by checking a checkbox that you either own or have permission to use the work you are uploading, so make sure that is true! Otherwise the original creator can ask for your item to be deleted from Whirled.

==FAQ==
=== Can I report someone for using the same third-party content as me? ===
No. If you have both legally gotten content from a third party for use on Whirled, neither person's listing takes precedence over the other.

=== Is all Whirled content available for use in my own creations? ===
You should not use other people's work unless you have their permission. You should certainly never upload an exact copy, a screenshot, or a recoloring of another Whirled creator's work.

=== Exactly how different does my derived item need to be from the original item for me to list it? ===
That depends on what kind of permission you have from the original creator, but you must have done significant work on an item to make it a viable derivative. For example, tracing, recoloring or tinting a creator's work does not count as "significant work", nor does changing one pixel, nor does creating a small glitch in a base's animation.

In a dispute, the final say on what does and does not constitute "significant work" rests with Three Rings. It is in a deriver's best interest, therefore, to make a derivative that distinctly displays evidence of significant work and which differs quite visibly from the base item.

=== Can I get a Whirled Club staff member to pre-approve my item? ===
Sorry, but we can't do that--it isn't feasible, given the number of requests we would receive. Whirled Club has a policy of not actively monitoring uploads, but instead responding to player [[report|reports]] and [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

=== If I've derived an item from a derivative, what should I attribute? ===
Currently, you cannot attribute a derivative to a derivative or make "attribution chains". You must attribute the original work--the basis item.

=== If my item is derived from more than one basis item, how should I attribute? ===
You can do one of two things:
* Upload, list, and attribute a copy of your item for each basis item used. OR
* Just go the old fashioned route of crediting the appropriate basis item creators in your item's description.

Please note that while the attribution system does not cover cases like this well, this should never be used as a loophole to get around proper attribution. Willful fraud will be penalized.

=== Is it considered derivative work if I use code libraries released to the public, like LSA? ===
It is not considered derivative work if you make your item compatible with other Whirled creators' creations by using [[LSA]] or other publicly released code libraries.

It is, however, a derivative work if you copy someone else's unreleased code, or if a basis creator's written terms of use state that in order to use their work, you must attribute them.

=== Can I use derivative works in avatar lineups or in template rooms for my [[Create_Whirleds | Whirled]]? ===
No payment is sent to the base item creator when items are distributed this way, so it is not allowed.

=== What if I list something that is content copied without permission? ===
It will be removed from Whirled. If listing copies or near-copies of other creators' content becomes a habit for you, disciplinary action will be taken up to and including the permanent banning of your account. You will not be reimbursed or compensated for any deletion. So please, err on the side of caution here!

=== What should I do if I see my work being copied in Whirled? ===
Companies wishing to report copying of their intellectual property should use [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

Players should use [[report|reports]] including a link to the original, hopefully dated content such as a Whirled shop URL, a deviantART gallery or a professional website with copyright or usage terms specified by the original creator. It is best if the report comes from the original content creator.

Posting a [[comment]] on the offending item in the Shop or the lister's [[profile]] does not count as an official report, as it doesn't send any notification to the [[Agent|Agents]].

[[Category:Policy]][[Category:Frequently asked questions]][[Category:Game tutorials|*]][[Category:Avatar tutorials|*]][[Category:Pet tutorials|*]][[Category:Toy tutorials|*]][[Category:Furniture tutorials|*]][[Category:Backdrop tutorials|*]]

=== May I upload my original work on an alternate account? ===
We would prefer that you upload any copies of your original work on your primary account. You may then use the mail system to send copies to your alternate account.

Content copying and derivation

2018-09-05T19:12:15Z

Drill8Bit: /* Whirled Creators' Content */

One of the many fun aspects of [[Whirled]] is that it allows [[Portal:Creators|creators]] to collaborate on items together, and to create items inspired by other Whirled creators' work. While this is encouraged, Whirled also balances this with original content creators' desire to protect their works from unauthorized copying and the resulting loss of [[currency|profits]].

When you use another creator's work and add some of your own work to it, your creation is considered to be a derivation of the original creator's basis item and should be [[attribution|attributed]] to the basis item.

'''Unattributed ''derivations'' of another creator's work will be [[report|reported]] by other Whirled players and are subject to attribution by an [[Agent]] or [[item deletion|deletion]] without warning.''' Repeat offenders will be [[ban|penalized]].

'''Unauthorized ''copies'' of another creator's work are subject to deletion, and those who distribute them are subject to penalty ranging from a warning to a permanent [[ban]].'''

==Whirled Creators' Content==
If you make an item using work done by another Whirled creator, you must [[attribution|attribute]] the original work. This ensures that proper credit will be given to the original creator, as well as to yourself for your derivation, and that the original creator will get a cut of the profits when you sell the item based on their work in the [[Shop]]. Fair is fair, after all!

Uploading content created by another user without the permission of the original creator is a punishable offense. We make an exception if the creator has been inactive for over a year and has not specified against uploading their work; however the creations must still be correctly attributed and not sold for bars.

Currently, attribution only works for items of the same type (i.e., pet, toy, avatar, etc.). If you wish to make a cross-type attribution, for example you've derived a pet from a basis item that is an avatar, you must attribute the "old fashioned" way, by giving credit to the creator of the basis item in your item's description. You may not use this fact to avoid sharing profits with the basis item creator. For example, while it is ok to sell an image that uses an avatar base (with permission), it is not ok to sell an image that others can mail to you in exchange for an avatar.

If you make an item ''inspired by'' another Whirled creator's work, but you made the item yourself ''from scratch'', it is up to you whether to attribute or not.

Do keep in mind that the Whirled community has grown quite skilled at being able to pick out items that are not made from scratch; you can assume that works not properly attributed will be [[report|reported]] as stolen content by other players.

==SVN Example Code by Whirled Staff==
Items derived from content found on the [[SVN FAQ|Example Code SVN]], created by [[Three Rings]], must also be [[attribution|attributed]] if used to create new items. If the SVN item on which your derivation is based does not exist on the Whirled Shop and therefore cannot be attributed, you must credit Three Rings in the item's description.

==Deriving from Non-Whirled Content==
Whenever you upload or update an item to Whirled, you have to affirm by checking a checkbox that you either own or have permission to use the work you are uploading, so make sure that is true! Otherwise the original creator can ask for your item to be deleted from Whirled.

==FAQ==
=== Can I report someone for using the same third-party content as me? ===
No. If you have both legally gotten content from a third party for use on Whirled, neither person's listing takes precedence over the other.

=== Is all Whirled content available for use in my own creations? ===
You should not use other people's work unless you have their permission. You should certainly never upload an exact copy, a screenshot, or a recoloring of another Whirled creator's work.

=== Exactly how different does my derived item need to be from the original item for me to list it? ===
That depends on what kind of permission you have from the original creator, but you must have done significant work on an item to make it a viable derivative. For example, tracing, recoloring or tinting a creator's work does not count as "significant work", nor does changing one pixel, nor does creating a small glitch in a base's animation.

In a dispute, the final say on what does and does not constitute "significant work" rests with Three Rings. It is in a deriver's best interest, therefore, to make a derivative that distinctly displays evidence of significant work and which differs quite visibly from the base item.

=== Can I get a Three Rings staff member to pre-approve my item? ===
Sorry, but we can't do that--it isn't feasible, given the number of requests we would receive. Three Rings has a policy of not actively monitoring uploads, but instead responding to player [[report|reports]] and [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

=== If I've derived an item from a derivative, what should I attribute? ===
Currently, you cannot attribute a derivative to a derivative or make "attribution chains". You must attribute the original work--the basis item.

=== If my item is derived from more than one basis item, how should I attribute? ===
You can do one of two things:
* Upload, list, and attribute a copy of your item for each basis item used. OR
* Just go the old fashioned route of crediting the appropriate basis item creators in your item's description.

Please note that while the attribution system does not cover cases like this well, this should never be used as a loophole to get around proper attribution. Willful fraud will be penalized.

=== Is it considered derivative work if I use code libraries released to the public, like LSA? ===
It is not considered derivative work if you make your item compatible with other Whirled creators' creations by using [[LSA]] or other publicly released code libraries.

It is, however, a derivative work if you copy someone else's unreleased code, or if a basis creator's written terms of use state that in order to use their work, you must attribute them.

=== Can I use derivative works in avatar lineups or in template rooms for my [[Create_Whirleds | Whirled]]? ===
No payment is sent to the base item creator when items are distributed this way, so it is not allowed.

=== What if I list something that is content copied without permission? ===
It will be removed from Whirled. If listing copies or near-copies of other creators' content becomes a habit for you, disciplinary action will be taken up to and including the permanent banning of your account. You will not be reimbursed or compensated for any deletion. So please, err on the side of caution here!

=== What should I do if I see my work being copied in Whirled? ===
Companies wishing to report copying of their intellectual property should use [[DMCA Policy|DMCA takedown notices]].

Players should use [[report|reports]] including a link to the original, hopefully dated content such as a Whirled shop URL, a deviantART gallery or a professional website with copyright or usage terms specified by the original creator. It is best if the report comes from the original content creator.

Posting a [[comment]] on the offending item in the Shop or the lister's [[profile]] does not count as an official report, as it doesn't send any notification to the [[Agent|Agents]].

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=== May I upload my original work on an alternate account? ===
We would prefer that you upload any copies of your original work on your primary account. You may then use the mail system to send copies to your alternate account.