The Geocachers' Creed

The Geocachers' Creed is designed to help orient new players to the ethos of the geocaching community and to guide experienced players in questionable situations, so that everyone can enjoy geocaching.

When placing or seeking geocaches, I will:

1. Not endanger myself or others. (examples)
2. Observe all laws & rules of the area. (examples)
3. Respect property rights and seek permission where appropriate. (examples)
4. Avoid causing disruptions or public alarm. (examples)
5. Minimize my and others' impact on the environment. (examples)
6. Be considerate of others. (examples)
7. Protect the integrity of the game pieces. (examples)

The above information is taken completely from http://www.geocreed.info/. For detailed explanations and examples, please visit the site.