I solemnly promise that

I will have no outside communication with my partner during an internet game of bridge

I will treat all partners & opponents with courtesy & respect

I have read & will abide by the "Code of Conduct" below

take the Pledge &
your name will be added to the list

Code of Conduct & Behaviour

1. Show respect & tolerance to both partners & opponents, we do not tolerate rudeness
2. Never make negative or derogatory comments about your opponent's or partner's play or bidding
3. It is forbidden to abuse or harass another player
4. Any outside communication with your partner during bidding and play is cheating & strictly forbidden
5. Bid and play your cards without unnecessary delay
6. If you're leaving your computer for a short time, say ,"brb", and when you return say "back"
7. Keep unnecessary table chat to a minimum
8. Politics, religion, race, or sexual orientation are not topics of discussion at Ryder Bridge
9. Do not use vulgar language in chat
10. Never exit a table in the middle of a hand
11. Compliment your partner & opponents on their play when it's deserved
12. Do not argue with your partner, opponents or tournament director
13. Follow all instructions of the tournament director
14. It is forbidden to clarify a bid or play of a card during the game. Ask when you need an explanation of opponent's bidding.  Explanation of a bid must be given by the partner of the player who made the bid. It a violation for the bidder to make any comment on the bid even if his/her partner gave the wrong explanation
15. Once play of cards starts there is no "undo" option
16. Use of any program to count or remember played cards is strictly forbidden
17. If you are being harassed by another player, contact the director.  Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse

the Director’s decision is final in all Tournaments