Rules & Guidelines

1 Be Respectful and Courteous

• Treat all community members with respect and kindness
• No harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
• Disagreements are okay, but keep discussions civil and constructive

2 Keep Content Appropriate

• No explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content
• No hate speech, racism, sexism, or other forms of discrimination
• Keep language clean and family-friendly

3 No Spam or Self-Promotion

• Don't spam messages, topics, or repeat the same content
• No excessive self-promotion or advertising without permission
• Stay on-topic in forum discussions

4 Use Common Sense

• If something seems wrong or inappropriate, don't do it
• When in doubt, ask a moderator or administrator
• Help maintain a positive community atmosphere

Fair Play

• No cheating, hacking, or exploiting: This includes aimbots, wallhacks, speed hacks, or any third-party software that gives unfair advantages
• No griefing: Don't deliberately ruin other players' gaming experience
• No team killing: Don't intentionally harm your teammates

Server Etiquette

• Follow server-specific rules and listen to administrators
• Use appropriate usernames (no offensive or inappropriate names)
• Don't mic spam or play loud music over voice chat

Posting Guidelines

• Post topics in the appropriate forum categories
• Use descriptive titles for your topics
• Search before posting to avoid duplicates
• Provide context and details when asking for help

Private Messages

• Respect others' privacy and don't share private conversations
• Don't send unsolicited messages or spam other members
• Report harassment or inappropriate messages to administrators

Progressive Enforcement

We believe in giving members opportunities to learn and improve. Our enforcement typically follows this progression:

1. 1
   Verbal Warning: A friendly reminder about our rules
2. 2
   Official Warning: A formal warning logged in your account
3. 3
   Temporary Suspension: Temporary restriction from servers or forums
4. 4
   Permanent Ban: Permanent removal from ECILA Network

Serious Violations

Some violations may result in immediate permanent bans, including:

• Severe harassment, threats, or doxxing
• Sharing illegal content or links
• Attempting to hack or exploit our systems
• Evading bans or creating multiple accounts