Rules

Play by the rules and be confident in every result.

General information

When playing on our servers, you must review these rules. Not knowing the rules does not exempt you from punishment.
You may be banned or punished for violating the rules. Steam ID, IP, and Discord can be blocked for moderation purposes.
Every violation results in punishment. It can be temporary or permanent depending on the offense and consequences.
If you are already banned, submit an appeal via support. You can be unbanned if your case is reviewed in your favor.
If you need assistance for any reason, contact our support team in Discord or other official community channels.

Last rules update: January 16, 2023.

Chat rules apply to all channels, including global chat, team chat, and voice chat.
Insults, harassment, racism, or discrimination toward other players are prohibited.
Spam, advertisements, or posting third-party links without permission are prohibited.
Political, religious, or extremist messages and symbols are forbidden.

Using third-party software that provides unfair advantages over other players is forbidden.
Exploiting game bugs or glitches for personal gain is forbidden.
Creating disadvantages for other players (for example stream sniping or geometry abuse) is forbidden.
Spamming game channels or flooding chat with repeated messages is forbidden.
Impersonating moderators or administrators is forbidden.
Abusing the report system or filing false reports is forbidden.
Obstructing gameplay or creating disruption for the entire server is forbidden.
Using macros or scripts that provide an advantage is prohibited.

If you are suspected of cheating and summoned for verification, you can refuse, but we will ban you on all servers.
If you are an honest player and want to keep playing, agree to the check and follow moderator instructions.
Information unrelated to Rust or cheats that may be received during checks will not be saved or shared.
If you are unsure about the rules, contact support for clarification at any time.