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Guidelines

ACI ZENITH · In-Game Regulations & Moderation Policy

I | General Conduct Rules

I.1

Respect all players and staff at all times.

I.2

Harassment, discrimination, or targeted abuse of any kind is strictly prohibited.

I.3

Excessive toxicity, trolling, or intentional disruption of the community is not allowed.

I.4

Bypassing moderation action through the use of alternate accounts is prohibited and will result in escalated punishment.

I.5

False reports or malicious accusations against other personnel are punishable.

I.6

Impersonation of staff, command, or organizational figures is prohibited.

I.7

Advertising, soliciting, or recruiting for external groups without authorization is not permitted.

II | Roleplay & In-Game Conduct Rules

II.1

Fail roleplay (FailRP) is not permitted. All personnel must act within the boundaries of their assigned role.

II.2

Intentionally breaking immersion during active roleplay scenarios is prohibited.

II.3

Random killing (RDM) without valid in-character justification is prohibited.

II.4

Abuse of authority, rank, or in-game permissions beyond their intended scope is punishable.

II.5

Personnel must follow facility procedures and chain-of-command unless event conditions justify otherwise.

II.6

Test Subjects may not exploit loopholes, glitch through containment, or deliberately abuse containment systems.

II.7

Using out-of-character (OOC) information in-character (metagaming) is prohibited.

II.8

Unauthorized entry into restricted areas without the appropriate Security Class or roleplay reason is not allowed.

III | Combat, Raid & Breach Rules

III.1

Spawn killing is strictly prohibited.

III.2

Abusing safe zones or exploiting zone boundaries for combat advantage is not allowed.

III.3

Exploiting weapons, animations, movement mechanics, or combat bugs is prohibited.

III.4

Riot or breach participation must follow the structured event system where applicable.

III.5

Intentionally farming kills, spawn-trapping, or manipulating combat systems for stat inflation is prohibited.

III.6

Teams must respect engagement rules established by event moderators during active events.

IV | Exploitation & Abuse Rules

IV.1

Exploiting, scripting, injecting, bug abuse, or duplication of any kind is a permanent ban offense.

IV.2

Knowingly assisting, harboring, or enabling exploiters is punishable.

IV.3

Withholding knowledge of major exploits or game-breaking vulnerabilities may result in moderation action.

IV.4

Attempting to bypass game systems, anti-cheat measures, or security mechanisms for unfair advantage is prohibited.

IV.5

Distribution of exploits, cheat tools, or unauthorized modifications is grounds for immediate permanent removal.

V | Staff & Department Conduct Rules

V.1

Staff are expected to act professionally, impartially, and within their designated authority at all times while on duty.

V.2

Administrative or moderation powers may not be used for personal advantage, favoritism, or entertainment.

V.3

Corruption, favoritism, or misuse of moderation authority is a serious offense and will result in removal.

V.4

Issuing false punishments, fabricating evidence, or abusing command authority may result in permanent removal from staff.

V.5

Staff must follow internal department protocols and chain-of-command when exercising authority.

VI | Warning Accumulation System

Warnings are cumulative and tracked across all rule categories. The following escalation ladder applies to all personnel:

Warnings	Consequence
3 Warnings	1-day Discord ban
5 Warnings	7-day Discord ban
7 Warnings	14-day Discord ban (appealable)
10 Warnings	Permanent Discord ban (unappealable)

VII | Repeated Offenses

Repeated violations of the same rule | or a clear pattern of deliberate misconduct | may result in punishment escalation beyond the standard warning ladder. Moderators may increase punishment severity where a pattern of repeated misconduct is evident, regardless of total warning count.

VIII | Severe Offenses

The following offenses are considered severe and may bypass the standard warning ladder entirely, resulting in immediate permanent ban or removal:

Exploiting, injection, or use of unauthorized third-party tools
Staff impersonation or identity fraud
Ban evasion through alternate accounts or identity manipulation
Real-life threats, doxxing, or distribution of personal information
Extreme harassment, hate speech, or targeted abuse
Distribution of malicious links, NSFW content, or harmful material
Attempted sabotage of community infrastructure, servers, or game systems
Leaking classified internal staff documents or operational information

IX | Moderation Discretion

Moderation staff may adjust punishment severity based on context, severity, prior history, intent, and impact on the community or game environment. Not all situations are explicitly covered by written rules. Staff reserve the right to act in the best interest of the community at their discretion. All moderation decisions are logged and may be reviewed by senior administration upon formal appeal.

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