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Official channels are #opera for support and discussion of the Opera web browser and #lounge for general chat. These are English language channels.

This is a privately-owned server, and all connections may be monitored, logged, terminated, or otherwise manipulated at the sole discretion of Opera Software and its employees. Use of this server for illegal activities, hosting of malicious botnets, or abuse of other users and/or their connections is strictly prohibited.

Opera Software ASA, its employees, and its volunteer staff are NOT responsible for the content that passes through this network. By connecting to this network you agree to hold Opera Software, its employees, and its volunteer staff harmless from any claim that may arise from your use of this network.

Any activity that is malicious, abusive, or in violation of network policy may result in being banned from the network and/or notification of appropriate organizations and authorities. Such activities include but are not limited to:

• Running an unauthorized bot
• Running warscripts, clonebots, warbots, floodbots and the like.
• Repeated joining of prohibited channels.
• Failure to heed warnings generated by network services or staff.
• Advertising other chat nets or porn/warez sites.
• Attempted exchange of unsolicited or illicit data.
• No discussion of, linking to, or trading of copyrighted material including, but not limited to: software, music, books, and movies.
• Systematic harassment of channels or users.
• Requesting ops - Soliciting O-lines and/or channel ops.

All that having been said, welcome to OperaNet! Relax and have fun!

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