Keep the rules version with a disputed round
A current rules page may not establish the wording that applied to an earlier game event.
The distinction that matters
Record the rules document's version or effective date when available, together with the round time and game identifier. Do not use the date you saved a file as though it were the document's effective date. If a source has no version marker, say so and ask the operator which rules applied.
A worked example
A fictional November help page differs from a screenshot taken in October. Without version information, neither automatically proves the rules for an October round. Preserve both observations and ask for the applicable version rather than silently choosing the one that supports a desired result.
Your next steps
- Keep source and access dates separate.
- Record version labels exactly.
- Preserve the relevant passage with its surrounding conditions.
- Ask for clarification through the formal support process.
Where this answer stops
This record-keeping method does not resolve contractual or legal disputes. It helps formulate a precise question and preserves uncertainty. Northline does not claim that an undated archive establishes historical game operation.
Sources & reading
Original Northline explanation. Worked examples use stated assumptions; they do not establish an operator’s policy or predict personal results. Read how we handle evidence.
An editorial review date is not a new policy effective date. Always check the current source for operator-specific conditions.
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