Defenders of Darkness Code of Conduct

The Defenders of Darkness do actually have their own Code of Conduct, created by the Leader DoD Riley.

He actually made an entire post for this, so everyone can read it here on Miiverse, and on this page.

Rule 1: Work Together Towards the Same Goals
Rather self-explanatory, really, it's to ensure that members work together to accomplish goals, instead of all working separately, and getting nothing done.

Rule 2: Get Along With Each Other
Or, as he also added, at least try not to fight each other, this was to keep members from constantly fighting, and allow them to better focus on their missions instead.

Adding this rule certainly helped with the teamwork aspect, as well.

Rule 3: Put the Mission as a Priority
It ensures that members concentrate on successfully finishing their missions, which can be vital towards not only success, but also helping them on the way towards higher rankings.

Rule 4: Try to Work Out Differences that Would Jeopardize Teamwork
Self-explanatory, and very similar to Rule 2.

Rule 5: All Members Are Expected to be Nice to Each Other, and Efficient in their Missions
Even if some members don't get along, they are expected to act nice to each other around the leader, and of course be successful at their missions, without being wasteful, as 'efficient' was clear.

Rule 6: If you're supposed to deal with someone, results are expected...
But do not have to be immediate, as long as they're taken care of before there are any casualties.

This was possibly the longest one.

Rule 7: "Please don't fight in my posts".
The shortest rule, and also a direct quote from DoD Riley.

Rule 8: Attitude and Efficiency are crucial towards ranking up
This is more of a piece of info than an actual rule, but it connects to the next one directly...

Rule 9: Disobedience and disorderly conduct can lead to losing ranks
As in, if a 2 Star member begins to break these rules, they will likely be ranked down to 1 star, and then 0 star if they continue, soon someone breaking these rules enough will be forced out of the Defenders of Darkness group, after enough disobedience and disorderly conduct.

However...
This decision lies normally with the leader, DoD Riley, though if he's hearing about it from other members, he will likely allow explanations from both sides before making a decision.

Or perhaps he may hold a vote between members to decide.