This document shall serve as the binding governing document of the American Government Simulation.

The American Government Simulation (henceforth referred to as �AGS,� �the simulation� or �the sim�) is a private organization which strives for a realistic simulation of American government and politics and aims to provide a forum for open, honest and thoughtful debate.

These rules (henceforth referred to as "AGS Rules" or "Sim Rules" are copyright 2004 by their respective authors, and may not be copied, republished or reused in whole or in part by non-authors without express written consent of the authors. AGS assumes no copyright ownership of member postings or contributions.