What are Third-Party Tools?
A third-party gaming tool is any piece of software, application, or script created by an independent developer or company rather than the original developer or publisher of the game itself.
These tools interact with a game or its files from the outside ("third party") to add features, modify gameplay, display data, or automate tasks.
Does using Third-Party Tools violate Animal Jam’s Terms of Service or Rules?
Unofficial programs designed to mod or cheat in games can put your personal information and the security of your devices at risk. Unless you are able to read through and understand the code yourself, you are essentially hoping that these other players choose not to steal your information. They also put your accounts for these games at risk, as they are often against the Terms and Rules for whichever game you are playing. This includes Animal Jam and AJ Classic.
If a player uses unofficial third-party Animal Jam or AJ Classic clients (such as Jam), we reserve the right to ban said player. These programs violate our stated terms and rules, as they are overwhelmingly used to:
- spam chat and disturb the player environment
- intimidate and harass other players
- gain an unfair gameplay advantage over other players
Every player agrees to our Terms of Service and Rules when they create an account, and again when purchasing membership. In several sections we state that use of third-party websites and/or programs to access Animal Jam is not allowed, especially when used to circumvent our systems/policies or cause problems for other players in the game:
- 5. Tell the Truth and Don't Cheat... Never attempt to use third-party websites, hacking programs, cheat codes, or related methods to hack or circumvent Animal Jam systems or policies.
- 8. No Hacking. You agree not to post any content that contains viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may harm Animal Jam or make it operate poorly, or that would do the same to a third-party computer or any other specific feature of Animal Jam.
- Rules: Don't Cheat! Never engage in any behaviors that attempt to defraud the site and/or trick other players... Don't utilize any programs to change or alter how the game would normally function to gain an advantage.
What happens if I’m found using Third-Party tools in violation of the Terms and Rules?
To ensure the safety of our player community we will take action on any accounts utilizing ANY third-party program in violation of the above terms and rules.
**Note that any bans issued are permanent and will not be lifted. As stated in our Terms of Service, if your behavior results in an account ban, you also risk being banned from playing Animal Jam in its entirety, on any account you access or create.
We take the safety of our community seriously and understand players may have questions or concerns regarding moderation actions taken. The account owner can submit a ticket here to receive further information in the case of disciplinary action on their account.
**In order to comply with privacy regulations, only the player who has received the disciplinary action (or their parent/guardian) is privy to the reason(s) behind a ban or suspension.
Why Can't You Tell Me If A Player Has Been Banned?