# Red Lotus Principles for Ethical and Effective ScreenSharing

The following core principles guide every aspect of screensharing conducted under or referencing the Red Lotus framework. They emphasize a value hierarchy where human factors and data security take precedence.

* **Player Safety Over Accuracy:** The physical, digital, and psychological safety and security of the player undergoing a screenshare are deemed **more important than the outcome or speed of the check itself.** This principle acknowledges that the process involves granting significant access to personal systems and data. Therefore, ensuring the player's well-being, protecting their system from unintended harm, and minimizing undue stress must be prioritized above the technical goal of detecting cheats, regardless of whether advantages are ultimately found. Actions that compromise player safety for the sake of expediency or a perceived increase in detection accuracy are explicitly condemned.
* **Data Security Paramount:** The protection of a player's personal data is **absolutely imperative and non-negotiable**. During a screenshare, staff gain access to potentially sensitive information far beyond the game itself (e.g., personal files, browsing history, communication logs, credentials). This principle mandates that the confidentiality and integrity of this data must be safeguarded above any perceived benefit or advantage for the server, community, or screensharing team. Protocols must be in place to prevent unauthorized access, copying, or disclosure of player data encountered during the check.
* **Upholding Fair Play Standards:** Red Lotus firmly condemns any actions or intentions aimed at dismantling or weakening established institutions, regulations, or procedures that ensure **fair play, transparency, and privacy** during screenshares. This includes attempts to circumvent protocols, disregard established rules for evidence, or diminish the importance of player rights and data protection measures for the sake of convenience or expediency. Maintaining the integrity of the process itself is vital for community trust.
* **Verified ScreenSharer Expertise:** The individuals conducting screenshares (variously referred to as "ScreenSharers," "PC Checkers," or "Account Reviewers") wield significant access and responsibility. Therefore, their experience, technical skills, and understanding of procedures and ethical guidelines **must be rigorously tested, verified, and formally approved** by designated team leadership (e.g., SS Management, Server Administration). This is not a role for untrained personnel; verification ensures competence, reduces the risk of errors (false positives/negatives), and minimizes the potential for abuse of access.
* **Adherence to the Charter:** Any server, community, or team that chooses to implement or reference Red Lotus guidelines assumes the responsibility of creating and maintaining a screensharing system that **fully aligns with the Red Lotus Charter and its foundational principles.** This signifies a commitment to upholding the ethical and procedural standards outlined herein, ensuring consistency and trustworthiness across implementations.
