The High Security Vaults Rules 1. All fan fiction here at Snitchseeker MUST be Harry Potter related. There may be fandom cross-over fics, but everything must be related to Harry Potter in some way – meaning actor Fics are no longer allowed, as they are not related to the Harry Potter STORIES, and are therefore not HP Fan Fiction. If you're not sure if your fic idea is appropriate, PM a FF Mod or Admin.
2. There will be no plagiarism. Fan Fics that were plagiarized or copied will be deleted and have severe consequences. All fics must be original and by the author.
2.a) Fics based on and containing song lyrics within the HS FF Section must be given proper credit; tell us who wrote & recorded the song at least, what album it appeared on and the name of the record company, preferably). Also, Song Fics within the HS should include (Song Fic) before the FF rating [Example: Story title – (Song Fic) Sa16+].
3. All FF threads MUST have a rating in the title. At present, only fics rated Sa16+ are allowed in the High Security Vaults (HS). If/when this changes, there will be an announcement. If you're not sure which rating to give your new story, PM a RS/FF Mod or Admin for assistance. The ratings guide is below.
4. Proper grammar and spelling are key elements of good Fan Fiction. Nobody is perfect but make sure you double check your grammar, spelling and punctuation before each post. If it will help you, ask a friend who writes well to beta-read your updates before posting. Check the
Snitchseeker Beta Readers thread in Grimmauld Place if you don't know anyone who can do this for you.
5. Other members are allowed to give you constructive criticism. They may assist you with correct spelling and grammar suggestions in your FF and by asking questions regarding plot. These suggestions should be made kindly. If someone insults you or your story or is otherwise rude in your thread, contact a FF Mod immediately.
6. If you are commenting on someone else's thread, please be diplomatic and kind always. Keep in mind that some members may not want a lot of help and if they give a hint that they don't then please just back off. Always remember the Golden Rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
7. You must
never make rude comments or harass SS members about or in their FF thread. If you don't like a FF, don't comment at all. If you don't have something nice to say, refrain from posting. Do not harass a writer to update his/her FF. He/she will update at his/her own speed, not because you ask or demand it.
8. Any rude comment or criticism in a person's FF thread will be deleted and you will be contacted by an Admin or Mod about your comment. This could also result in a warning or suspension, depending on severity.
9. Please do not advertise your FF in someone else’s FF. As much as you want to, don’t. You should provide links in your own signature if you wish to draw attention to your own stories.
10. Do NOT spam in ANY FF thread, including your own. It just isn't right, and brings people off the subject of the story. If we see load of pointless spam in a thread, we will ask the offending member to stop, issue a warning or we'll just delete it and ask you to start another thread. If you really like a story, say so in one post after each update, not six times in a row within 5 minutes. If you wish to add more comments after posting, edit your post rather than posting again.
11. All Fan Fiction threads must be validated by a FF Mod, so you have to wait for a bit until you see them. We do not tell you when your thread is approved or not approved.
As long as you know the rules and have followed them, your thread should be validated. 12. Your FF WILL NOT be validated if it begins with “This is a story about Harry and Hermione I will post what happens later.” You must have part of your first chapter in your first post so that the Mods can evaluate whether your story should be validated.
13.You are using Snitchseeker space to post a Fan Fic. Please finish your story. If you wish to discontinue your story, PM us and tell us to delete the FF. Space is valuable, as is our time moving it in and out of the
Inactive Fan Fictions Forum.
14. If your FF is not updated in a month it will be moved to the
H.S. Inactive Fics section. FFs in the
H.S. Inactive Fics Section will be deleted (if not reactivated and updated)
within 3 months of the last update. 15. See the ratings guide below to see what kind of content we allow in the High Security Vaults Section. There are NO sex scenes allowed on Snitchseeker. If we find ANY kind in your FF it will be deleted and you'll receive a warning. Also there will be NO Slash FF's. NONE, not even here in the HS. 16. Please refer to the
SS board Rules if you are unsure about anything at all. If you have ANY questions at all, please feel free to ask in the Q&A thread or PM a FF mod. Your FF mods are:
evlpez ,
Blackened ,
Ozzy ,
demented_death_eater ,
Taking Back Kirstie , and
Monkey Princess.
17. We like to see you finish your stories. When your story is finished, please PM a RS Mod to have it moved to the
Finished RS Fics Forum.
If you have any questions about The High Security Vaults, please check the Grimmauld Place Q&A thread. If you don't find your answer, you can post your new question
here or PM Jan (evlpez) or Ozzy.
Have a very Harry day!!
The High Security Vaults RULES. *MUST READ* (Updated 03-27-2006) 
pSa - Intended for preschool level and younger children between the ages of 1 and 4; free of any coarse language, violence, adult themes and ideas very young children cannot comprehend. 
Sa5+ - Content intended for general audience 5 years and older; free of any coarse language, violence, and adult themes. Zero detail on nasty hexes, zero detail on Crucio and zero romance beyond holding hands. 
Sa9+ - Some content not suitable for young children; Suitable for more mature childen, 9 years and older, with minor action violence without serious injury but free of any coarse language. Should not contain any adult themes. Wizards can duel and use unforgivables, but don't go into detail about the effects of Crucio or any nasty hexes. Hand-holding, friendly embraces, flirtatious looks and brief kisses on the cheek or pecks on the lips are okay, but nothing beyond that, romantically. 
Sa13+ - Contains content not suitable for children; Suitable for teens, 13 years and older, with some violence, and minor suggestive adult themes but free of any coarse language. Wizards can duel and use unforgivables, but don't go into detail about the effects of any nasty hexes like Sectumsempra. Hand-holding, romantic embraces, flirting and brief kisses on the cheek or the lips are okay, but nothing beyond that, romantically. 
Sa16+ - Contains content suitable for mature teens and older; Not suitable for children or teens below the age of 16 with possible strong but non-explicit adult themes (depression, suicide, cutting, mild mention of alcohol or drugs) and references to violence (detailed description of unforgivables, and minor description of hexes such as Sectumsempra), but free of any coarse language. Hand-holding, romantic embraces, flirting, brief kisses on the cheek or the lips are okay, minor snogging sessions but no sexual touching or explicit bedroom scenes. 
Sa18+ - Contains explicit content for mature adults only; Content is only suitable for mature adults 18 years or older. Contains explicit language, sex, violence and adult themes. If you're describing your characters in sexual scenes, using profanity, explicitly using drugs or alcohol, describing Sectumsempra in detail or roasting them alive with a flame curse of some kind, you've gone way too far. Stories of this rating are forbidden on Snitchseeker.
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