Global Statement

HOUSE RULES

ACOR House Rules are not arbitrary measures. They are in effect, a summary of Jordanian and U.S. laws. You are a guest in Jordan and Jordanian laws apply to residents of ACOR. As ACOR is a U.S. corporation, U.S. regulations apply to ACOR residents also. Note that the " House Rules " noted below are in accordance with the laws and customs of both countries. As a resident, compliance is expected and violations may result in loss of ACOR residency priveleges. In cases of violation of Jordanian laws are violated and where local law officials are involved, the ACOR Director may request a resident to depart from the facilites.

• Harassment of fellow residents, guests, or visitors for any reason is prohibited.

• ACOR is a drug free environment in accordance with Jordanian law which is stricter than U.S. drug laws. ACOR Policy is ZERO TOLERANCE.

• A "quiet" time from 11:00 PM until 8:00 AM is observed each night.

• Smoking at ACOR is not permitted in the Library, Periodical Room, Conservation Lab, Photo Lab, Computer Room, Residents' Lounge, or at the dining tables, during mealtimes. Otherwise smoking is permitted throughout the rest of ACOR.

• Visitors are not allowed in the hostel areas. Use of the common areas is for this purpose.

• Jordanian law views cohabitation of unmaried M/F) couples as illegal.

• Antiquities: Possession/purchase/sale/trading in antiquities is illegal under Jordanian law.

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