Scrabble Accords

The Scrabble Accords is a Mutual Defense Pact signed by the New Pacific Order and Olympus on 20 May, 2010.

Article I: Joining the Table
The undersigned alliances of the New Pacific Order, hereafter referred to as the NPO, and Olympus do pledge to uphold the articles of the Mutual Defense and Optional Aggression Pact outlined herein.

Article II: Equal Tiles, Equal Players
Each signatory is recognized as a sovereign entity and shall be treated as such. This document represents a commitment between the NPO and Olympus, but does not give either signatory the power to infringe upon the sovereignty of the other in any form.

Article III: The Good Scrabblemanship Clause
Both signatories will refrain from conducting hostile actions against one another either militarily or diplomatically. In the event of an issue arising between the signatories, it is to be resolved privately and through diplomatic means.

Article IV: The Blank Tile Clause
An attack on one signatory shall be considered a direct attack upon the other and will warrant a proper military response. In the event that a signatory declares an offensive war, they may request assistance from the other provided they give notice at least 24 hours in advance. Military assistance is not required from the other signatory in this situation, but is highly encouraged. This obligation shall be considered annulled in the event that that war was a result of another treaty obligation. Note that although the obligation is annulled, both sides still maintain the right to defend one another in this situation.

Article V: Avoiding a Letterf#@$
The NPO and the Olympus shall each endeavor to avoid placing the other in a situation in which this treaty shall come into conflict with any other current or future treaty signed by that signatory. In the event that outside treaty obligations force the signatories into a situation in which they would occupy opposing positions in a larger conflict, neither signatory will take up arms against the other.

Article VI:Leaving the Table
In the event that one of the signatories wishes to withdraw from this treaty for a reason barring outright violation on the part of the other signatory, they must give at least seven (7) days notice of intent to cancel during which time the treaty shall remain active.

Signatories
For the New Pacific Order:



For Olympus: