| Server Agent Ethic (SAE) |
| Identity - an SA's activities should be readily discernible and traceable back to its operator |
| Openness - information generated by an SA should be generally accessible |
| Moderation - the pace and frequency of information acquisition should be appropriate for the capacity of the server and network |
| Respect - an SA should respect the constraints placed upon its server operators |
| Authority - an SA's services should be accurate |