This Non-Aggression Treaty (the "Treaty") is made and entered into as of [Date] (the "Effective Date"), by and among the undersigned parties (the "Parties," individually a "Party"), who are players or groups of players in the video game [Video Game Name] (the "Game").
The purpose of this Treaty is to establish a formal agreement of non-aggression between the Parties within the Game. This Treaty aims to prevent hostile actions and promote peaceful coexistence.
Each Party agrees not to directly attack, harass, or otherwise engage in hostile actions against any other Party's characters, territories, or assets within the Game. "Direct attack" includes, but is not limited to: player-versus-player combat, territorial conquest, sabotage, theft of resources, and deliberate disruption of gameplay.
This non-aggression pact extends to all members and allies specifically designated by each Party [Optional: Add a process for designating allies].
This non-aggression pact does not extend to non-party players or groups. Parties are free to engage in combat or other activities against non-parties as they see fit.
[Optional: Add specific exceptions to the non-aggression pact, such as self-defense or retaliation for a prior breach of the treaty.]
This Treaty does not prevent a Party from taking defensive actions to protect its characters, territories, or assets from attack by another Party or a non-party.
Any defensive action taken must be proportionate to the perceived threat and must cease immediately once the threat is neutralized.
Any disputes regarding territorial boundaries or resource control will be resolved through peaceful negotiation between the Parties involved.
[Optional: Add a specific process for resolving border disputes, such as mediation by a neutral third party.]
Parties agree to maintain open communication regarding any potential conflicts or misunderstandings.
[Specify the primary communication platform to be used, e.g., Discord server, in-game chat, etc.].
This Treaty shall remain in effect for a period of [Number] [Days/Weeks/Months] from the Effective Date. [Or: "This Treaty shall remain in effect indefinitely unless terminated by mutual agreement of all Parties."]
[Optional: Add a process for renewing the treaty.]
[Optional: Add a clause allowing a Party to withdraw from the treaty under specific circumstances, with appropriate notice.]
Any breach of this Treaty by a Party will be considered a hostile act and may result in [Specify the consequences of breaching the treaty, e.g., loss of reputation, retaliatory actions by other Parties, etc.].
[Optional: Add a process for investigating and adjudicating alleged breaches of the treaty.]
This Treaty constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
This Treaty is based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and cooperation.
Each Party agrees to be bound by the terms of this Treaty by [Specify how signatures will be handled - could be as simple as typing their in-game name or using a digital signature platform if desired].
[Space for Party Signatures/In-Game Names/Faction Names]