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Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni developer Level-5 published a new \u201cCustomer Harassment Policy\u201d on December 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the announcement on their official homepage<\/a>, Level-5 mention that there have been cases of \u201cexcessive criticism, extreme language and behavior\u201d towards their employees. Standing up for their staff, the company asks users to refrain from the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Excessive criticism and unfounded accusations\u00a0<\/em>
\u2022 Words or actions that may harm Level-5 employees or others\u00a0
\u2022 Language or actions that are defamatory, libelous, slanderous, violent and\/or intimidating\u00a0
\u2022 Insulting, discriminatory and\/or sexual remarks\u00a0
\u2022 Violations of employees\u2019 portrait rights (i.e. posting photos of someone without their permission)\u00a0
\u2022 Violations of employee\u2019s privacy\u00a0
\u2022 Excessive demands\u00a0
\u2022 Dissemination of false information or rumors as if they were fact\u00a0
\u2022 Use of offensive or extreme thumbnails in video reviews that may mislead viewers about Level-5\u2019s products\u00a0<\/em>
\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level-5 warn that they will take legal action, including both civil and criminal proceedings, against individuals engaging in the above-described behavior, as well as any other conduct deemed to be malicious by the developer. The company will not hesitate to get the police or other necessary parties involved and will file claims and request for social media accounts to be suspended without prior notice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the same time, Level-5 emphasizes that the new Customer Harassment Policy is not meant as a way to discourage fans from expressing criticism towards the company, its games and employees, but rather a reminder to be mindful of how such opinions are expressed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this year, Sega filed a lawsuit against an individual who made excessive defamatory and insulting remarks about one of their employees and similarly warned users<\/a> to heed their Customer Harassment Policy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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