This is a translation provided for convenience. The legally binding version is the Russian version; in case of any discrepancy, the Russian text prevails.

RUSTBASE Project Rules

1. General provisions

All players on the servers of the RUSTBASE project (hereinafter, the project) must read these rules. Not knowing the rules does not exempt you from responsibility for breaking them.
The rules may be changed or supplemented at any time. The administration will notify players of significant changes through the official channels, for example the #news channel in Discord, the VK community or the Telegram channel.
The project follows a precedent system: if a player commits an offence not described in these rules, they may be punished at the administration’s discretion.
Explanation: this is not for making up rules “on the go”, but because there may be cases the rules do not cover.
A player is fully responsible for all accounts associated with them. If one account is punished, the punishment applies to all of the player’s accounts. This covers both server bans and EAC/VAC bans.
Explanation: any account that has been signed in or left traces on your PC is treated as yours, and you are responsible for it.
The administration/moderators do not interfere with gameplay.
Examples: loot lost because of a cheater, server or game errors is not returned; a stuck helicopter, a loot bag that disappeared after death, items falling through textures; being scammed by another player does not lead to punishment.
If you disagree with a punishment, you can file an appeal in the official VK (RUSTBASE Bans) community or the project Discord channel. Filing an appeal does not guarantee the punishment will be lifted.
The administration/moderators may change punishment durations at their discretion without notice and are not obliged to provide evidence.
The project has a zero-tolerance policy towards toxic behaviour, including but not limited to discrimination based on race, gender, nationality or religion. Any form of discrimination may lead to an immediate ban on all project resources.
The administration/moderators may decline to discuss player bans with third parties.

2. Game chat rules

Advertising other projects or servers in any form is prohibited.
Punishment: Mute 1–30 days / Permanent mute / Ban 30 days / Permanent Ban

Example: advertising other projects or servers.
Posting third-party links is prohibited.
Punishment: Mute 1–30 days / Permanent mute / Ban 1–30 days

Note: shortened links are treated the same as full links.

Exception: links to the official RUSTBASE social media (VK, Telegram, Discord).
Threats of real-life physical harm towards other players or the administration/moderators are prohibited.
Punishment: Mute 1–30 days / Permanent Mute / Ban 1–7 days
Spam and flooding in the game chat are prohibited. Spam and flooding mean sending repeated messages more than 3 times within 1 minute. Using CAPS LOCK is an aggravating factor.
Punishment: Mute 1–30 days / Permanent mute / Ban 30 days

3. Gameplay rules

Using, keeping, distributing or showing interest in third-party software (cheats, macros, etc.) that gives an advantage in the game is prohibited. Having a purchase or subscription counts as keeping it.
Note: you may be punished based on evidence from another project.

Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Exploiting game or server bugs is prohibited.
Punishment: Ban 30 days / Permanent Ban
Playing together with cheaters/rule-breakers or using their services is prohibited. Players on the same team as a rule-breaker may be held responsible. Stream sniping is prohibited.
Example: ordering ESP, buying/receiving in-game items or any information from cheaters or bug abusers.

Punishment: Ban 30 days / Permanent Ban
Exceeding the team size limit is prohibited.
Punishment: Permanent Ban
Evading sanctions is prohibited, including playing from another account while one of your other accounts is banned.
Punishment: Permanent Ban
Actions that interfere with the work of the administration/moderators are prohibited, including false reports and asking others to file reports.
Punishment: Ban 30 days / Permanent Ban
When called for a check on suspicion of using prohibited software, the player must go through it according to the check procedure (section 4).
Punishment: Permanent Ban
Leaving the server during a third-party software check is prohibited.
Punishment: Permanent Ban
Misleading or deceiving the administration/moderators is prohibited.
Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Cleaning your PC to hide prohibited software is prohibited.
Punishment: Permanent Ban
Hiding bugs or any system vulnerabilities from the administration, or spreading them, is prohibited.
Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Hiding offenders from the administration is prohibited.
Example: cheaters, macro users, bug abusers.

Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Insulting, humiliating or being disrespectful towards the administration/moderators is prohibited.
Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Impersonating an administrator/moderator is prohibited.
Punishment: Mute 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Sharing or threatening to share personal information of players, the administration/moderators or their relatives is prohibited.
Punishment: Mute 1–7 days / Permanent mute / Permanent Ban
Exploiting loopholes in the server rules is prohibited.
Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Harming the project, the server or official resources is prohibited.
Punishment: Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban
Insults, slander and disinformation about the project are prohibited.
Punishment: Permanent Ban
Showing interest in selling/buying in-game property for real currency or other non-game valuables is prohibited.
Punishment: Mute 1–30 days / Ban 1–30 days / Permanent Ban / Permanent Mute
Abusing server features.
Punishment: Ban 3–30 days / Permanent Ban
Bypassing server features.
Punishment: Ban 3–30 days / Permanent Ban
Refusing a third-party software check is prohibited.
Punishment: Permanent Ban

4. Third-party software check procedure

Checks are carried out only by staff with the “Game Moderator/Administrator” role in the project Discord.
A check is carried out only when there is suspicion of third-party software use.
During a check the player may refuse to show any resources if they see fit.
Note: refusal may affect the final decision.
The checker may not request or view personal messages and files without the player’s explicit consent.
Explanation: the check is carried out solely for third-party software.

Note: refusal may affect the final decision.
Checking resources is voluntary; the checker may not force the player to do anything.
Note: refusal may affect the final decision.
The checker may not demand that files be downloaded without the player’s consent.
Exception: RustCheatCheck, AnyDesk, LastActivityView, RuDesktop.

Note: refusal may affect the final decision.
The player may scan the files listed in the exception of clause 4.6 for viruses or malware using any available tools.
Explanation: the checker may not prevent the scan or choose the website/software for it.
An in-game call for a check is made only through a special notice on the screen, not through voice or text chat.
During a third-party software check it is prohibited to demand access to the player’s personal information unrelated to the suspicion of third-party software use.
Explanation: messages related to third-party software are not covered by this rule.

Note: refusal may affect the final decision.
The player may record the check by any available means, including audio/video recording.
The player may request a repeat check if they disagree with the result of the first one and can provide additional evidence of their innocence.
The player must provide their contact details when the special notice appears on the screen.
Explanation: failure to provide contacts is treated as refusing the check.

Note: if the contacts provided lead to a third party or no response can be obtained, this is treated as refusing the check.

5. Warning system

For a violation, a player may receive a warning instead of the specified punishment, depending on how serious the violation is.
Note: after a warning, further violations lead to stricter punishments.
The number of warnings is decided by the administration depending on how serious the violation is.

6. Paid services

All paid services on the server are provided on a voluntary basis. Buying services does not exempt you from following the server rules.
If you are banned, no refunds are made for paid services.

7. Feedback

Support is provided only on the official project resources, strictly via tickets in Discord or private messages to the VK group.
Response time is up to 48 hours.
Players must be polite and respectful when contacting support. Insults, threats and inappropriate behaviour may result in losing the ability to contact support.

RUSTBASE is not affiliated with or endorsed by Facepunch Studios or any other rights holder. All trademarks used belong to their respective owners.