What separates the Guild from most villain organizations is the complex Honor Code that the Guild abides by. The code was partially conceived as a set of rules and outlined in the Guild of Calamitous Intent's official handbook and has since been expanded over the years with the signing of various treaties between major heroes, such as Jonas Venture Sr., and unspoken "gentlemens agreement" forged with various law enforcement organizations. These involve the Guild providing resources such as new police cruisers to local precincts, and banning its members from harming or murdering local cops under any circumstances, in exchange for the police turning a blind eye to the crimes committed by Guild members as well as the Guild. Following the Honor Code is required by all Guild members as a condition to join the group. While some members willingly follow these rules and don't question them, others see the rules as a bothersome formality that must be followed so as to ensure that they can still receive the Guild's very generous health and dental plans as well as a level of immunity from local law enforcement groups. The code of conduct is complex; among the rules enforced are: Villains and their henchmen are limited in their choice of weapons, according to the severity of their situation. Crimes such as rape and sexual assault are forbidden. Any hero who is associated with the Guild through its "Arch-Nemesis Assignment Program" will never, under any circumstance, be paired off for battle against a villain who is more powerful than the hero in question. Local law enforcement officers are off-limits and can not be harmed under any circumstances. Furthermore, all Guild members are required to follow and honor all treaties signed with the super-hero community, a number of which were negotiated personally by Jonas Venture, Sr.. These include treaties banning Guild members from attacking heroes on holidays. Another treaty, "Rusty's Law" states that a Guild member must allow a hero and their children to leave their custody in the event that the hero's child becomes injured during the hostage situation so they can receive medical treatment. Rusty's Law further states that the hero and family are required to return after the medical crisis is resolved. Breaking these rules can result in expulsion from the Guild, who will rescind any prior vows of help or protection.