TOP - Umbrella MDoAP

The Order of the Paradox (TOP) and Umbrella do hereby come together under the flag of non-aggression, mutual defense, and cooperation, for the betterment of both alliances. The undersigned agree to, in full measure, adhere to the terms outlined below so long as this treaty remains in effect.

=Article 1: Non-Aggression=

1. The signatories pledge to not treat each other aggressively, whether in deed or word. Violation of this pledge by a member nation of either alliance must lead to appropriate punishment of said nation by said nationâ€™s alliance government, in a form befitting the severity of the act in question.

2. In the event that the events outlined in Article 6.2 should come to pass, only Article 1 of this treaty will remain applicable.

3. In the effect that Article 6.3 is activated, the following clause will be activated: 48 hours` notice must be given by either signatory before cancellation of this treatyâ€™s non-aggression clause.

=Article 2: Mutual Defense=

1. In the event of an attack on one signatory, the other signatory is required to come to the formerâ€™s aid by any and all means possible should this be requested by the signatory under attack.

2. In the event that aid is requested by one signatory via Article 2.1, the other signatory has 36 hours to come to the formerâ€™s aid.

3. Should either signatory not find it fit to fulfill the duties outlined in Articles 2.1 and 2.2, that signatory must inform the other of its decision to that effect. Such will effectively render this treaty null and void, as per the terms of Article 6.

4. Defense obligations shall not be triggered should the one signatory become defensively engaged via any of the following: as a result of other offensive military action, as a result of spying, or as a result of clear severe provocation of another alliance. These shall all be deemed as action having resulted from offensive action by that signatory, and thus Article 2.1 will not apply.

5. If either signatory initiates hostilities with another alliance, the other signatory has the option, but not the obligation, to come to the formerâ€™s aid by any means the latter deems fit.

6. Both signatories are prohibited by this treaty to initiate offensive action against any MDP/MADP partners of the other signatory. This clause will not apply should an MDP/MADP partner of either signatory initiate any hostilities that lead to activation of an MDP by either signatory.

=Article 3: Information Sharing and Communications=

1. Both signatories are required to share any information that concerns the safety of either signatory. Sharing of less-essential information is, while highly encouraged in the name of forming close bonds of friendship, not required.

2. In the event that either signatory signs a treaty which entails mutual defense, that signatory must inform the other signatory at least 48 hours in advance of the signing and announcement of the treaty in question.

3. In the name of communication and of forming bonds of friendship, both alliances are encouraged to maintain a presence in each others` IRC channels and on each others` forums.

=Article 4: Senators=

1. Both signatories agree to work together for mutual benefit in the senate. Should either signatory hold a senate seat on any color, that signatory agrees to use said senate seat to represent the interests of both signatories.

=Article 5: Interpretation=

1. Both treaties agree to honor this treaty in the spirit in which it is signed, and to work to solve all issues of interpretation in a timely fashion so as to avoid any difficulties that may otherwise occur in the event that the treaty is activated in the future.

2. In the event of a disagreement on the interpretation or enforcement of this treaty upon its activation by either signatory, both signatories agree to a 36-hour period of discourse. This period will match the 36-hour period described in Article 2.2.

3. If the two signatories cannot resolve their differences of interpretation within the period described in Article 5.2, this treaty shall be declared void as per Article 5. A period of non-aggression will then be in effect as per Article 6.2.

=Article 6: Cancellation=

1. This treaty may be cancelled by either party as a result of:
 * a ) Failure of a signatory to come to the otherâ€™s aid within 36 hours as per Articles 2.1 and 2.2.
 * b ) Failure of the signatories to resolve a conflict of interpretation, as outlined in Article 5.3.
 * c ) Voluntary withdrawal of either signatory. In the event that either signatory chooses to terminate this pact, seven days` prior notice must be given to the other signatory.

2. Upon termination of this pact via any of the means outlined in Article 6.1, this pact shall revert to a non-aggression pact. This pact will last a minimum of five days; should neither signatory then choose to cancel the non-aggression pact, then it will endure until such a time as one signatory does opt for cancellation.

3. In the event that neither signatory opts to cancel the non-aggression pact within 24 hours of the expiration of the 5th day, Article 1.3 will come into effect.

=Signatures=

Signed on this 21st day of January, 2008,

For The Order of the Paradox

 * Crymson, Grandmaster
 * Feanor, Grand Hospitaller
 * Saber, Grand Chancellor

For Umbrella

 * Ochocinco, Triumvir
 * Trepidation, Triumvir
 * MaoKhan, Triumvir