Rustralasia Server Rules & Enforcement Policy

Rustralasia Server Rules & Enforcement Policy
📜 General Policy Overview
Our priority is to maintain a fair, secure, and enjoyable gaming environment. All players must follow these rules, which are enforced consistently. All enforcement actions are logged for transparency and may be appealed under specific conditions.

🚫 Major Offenses – Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted)

  1. Cheating & Exploits
    • Prohibited Actions: Using hacks, cheats, or third-party software for unfair advantages.
    • Penalty Progression:
    • First Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
  2. External Game Bans (EAC)
    • Prohibited Actions: Playing on the server with a Rust Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) ban from another account.
    • Penalty Progression:
    • First Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
  3. Ban Evasion via Alternate Accounts
    • Prohibited Actions: Using an alternate account to bypass a previous ban.
    • Penalty Progression:
    • First Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
  4. Doxxing & Privacy Violations
    • Prohibited Actions: Searching, sharing, or discussing another player’s personal information (e.g., photos, social media, real-life details).
    • Penalty Progression:
    • First Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
  5. Membership Chargebacks
    • Prohibited Actions: Purchasing a membership and requesting a chargeback/refund after benefiting from perks.
    • Penalty Progression:
    • First Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).

⚠ Serious Offenses – Progressive Bans
6. Associating with Rule-Breakers
- Prohibited Actions: Playing, aiding, or collaborating with banned or cheating players.
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Temporary Ban (3–7 days) – Warning issued.
- Second Offense: Extended Temporary Ban (14–30 days) – If continued despite warnings.
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
- Additional Rule: Players must report known rule-breakers within their group to avoid penalties.
7. Exploiting Game Bugs & Glitches
- Prohibited Actions: Abusing unintended game mechanics (e.g., rock bases, connection exploits).
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Temporary Ban (up to 7 days).
- Second Offense: Extended Temporary Ban (14–30 days).
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).

🗣️ Community Offenses – Progressive Mutes & Temporary Bans
8. Toxic Behavior & Hate Speech
- Prohibited Actions: Racism, cyberbullying, harassment, excessive hostility, or encouraging self-harm.
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Voice/Chat Mute (24 hours).
- Second Offense: Extended Mute (7 days).
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
9. Disruptive Behavior
- Prohibited Actions: Harassment that negatively impacts the community.
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Voice/Chat Mute (24 hours).
- Second Offense: Extended Mute (7 days).
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
10. Spam & Misinformation
- Prohibited Actions:
- Excessive chat/mic spam.
- Deliberately misleading statements about server policies/game mechanics.
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Voice/Chat Mute (6 hours).
- Second Offense: Extended Mute (3 days).
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).

🔧 Server Integrity Rules – Progressive Kicks & Bans
11. Signs with Offensive Content
- Prohibited Actions: Racist, offensive, or excessively toxic imagery on in-game signs.
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Sign removed.
- Second Offense: Temporary Ban (up to 7 days).
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
12. Server & External Advertising
- Prohibited Actions: Promoting external Rust servers or unrelated commercial entities.
- Penalty Progression:
- First Offense: Voice/Chat Mute (6 hours).
- Second Offense: Extended Mute (3 days).
- Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
13. Usernames & Profile Pictures

  • Prohibited Actions:
  • Offensive usernames that violate chat rules.
  • Nude, violent, or excessively graphic profile pictures.
  • Penalty Progression:
  • First Offense: Server Kick.
  • Second Offense: Temporary Ban (up to 7 days).
  • Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
  1. Impersonation of Admins or Players
  • Prohibited Actions: Using names, tags, or descriptions that falsely imply administrative status or impersonate other players/clans.
  • Penalty Progression:
  • First Offense: Server Kick.
  • Second Offense: Temporary Ban (up to 7 days).
  • Third Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).
  1. VPN Usage & Suspicious Accounts
  • Prohibited Actions: VPN use is permitted, but suspected fraudulent accounts may be flagged for review.
  • Penalty Progression:
  • First Offense: Server Kick.
  • Second Offense: Permanent Ban (Appeal Permitted).

🔍 Transparency & Automated Logging
✅ Enforcement Transparency

  • All bans, mutes, and enforcement actions are logged using a Discord moderation bot and stored for review.
  • Confirmed ban lists will be publicly available on the official website or Discord.
    🤖 Automated Bot Logging
  • All rule enforcement actions (bans, mutes, warnings) are logged via bot systems for admin review.
  • Players receive automated in-game notifications explaining penalties when actions are taken.
    ⚖ Appeal System
  • Appeals allowed only in cases of mistaken identity or admin error.
  • Appeals must be submitted via a structured form, and results will be documented.
    🛠 Admin Accountability
  • Senior admins must review enforcement logs regularly to ensure fairness.
  • Policy changes must be publicly announced before implementation.
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