Neopets - Golden Rules to Internet Safety

Golden Rules to Internet Safety

While we try to make Neopets as safe and friendly as possible, there are still some things you need to bear in mind. If you are in any doubt, then talk things over with your Mum, Dad, or a responsible adult who will know what to do.

Rule One:
You don't have to enter any personal information about yourself to sign up with Neopets. You have the option of entering more information if you want, but don't give out information about yourself, like your last name, your phone number, where you live, or where you go to school, without asking your parents first.

Rule Two:
If somebody says something to you, sends you something, or you see something that makes you uncomfortable, don't look around or explore. Get your parents instead - they will know what to do. If this happens on the Neopets site, please let us know using this form and we will take the necessary action.

Rule Three:
Meeting up with people you meet on-line is not always such a great idea, but if you feel you want to, there are 4 rules you should stick to:

1. Meet only people you feel you know well and have known for a long time.
2. Meet in a public place such as a mall.
3. Go with a parent or 18+ sibling, even if you are an adult yourself!
4. Make sure the other party is not going alone either, but with a parent or other adult.

Rule Four:
Don't open up e-mails, files, or Web pages that you get from people you don't really know or trust. Viruses are commonly spread through opening up e-mail attachments. If you are not sure, it is best to delete the mail.

Rule Five:
Other users may ask you to message with them using instant messaging services like Microsoft Instant Messenger (IM) and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) or private e-mail accounts. Remember that Neopets on-site messaging is only through this site's NeoMail, Message Boards, and Guilds - we cannot be responsible for off-site IM and AIM messaging or off-site e-mail sent between our users.

Rule Six:
Don't ever give out your password to anyone on the Neopets site. We will NEVER e-mail you or try NeoMessaging you to get your password. If anyone does try to get you to reveal your password, please report them using this form.

Rule Seven:
Always follow your family's rules for the Internet - they're there to make sure you have fun and stay safe on-line.

Rule Eight:
Neopets is completely FREE, but not all sites are. Don't ever do anything that could cost your family money unless your parents are there to help you do it.

The Neopets Rules for Internet Safety are adapted from the brochure Child Safety on the Information Highway by Lawrence J. Magid. Printed copies are available free by calling (800)843-5678.