In-Game Behavioral Standards & Moderation Procedures

STATEVIEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
In-Game Behavioral Standards & Moderation Procedures


1. EXPLOITING

Engaging in exploitative activities is strictly prohibited and leads to a permanent ban from Stateview Prison, with limited appeal opportunities. Exploitative actions encompass activities such as noclipping, flying, teleporting, and similar infractions. Recognizing exploitative behavior is generally straightforward, and enforcement is stringent to maintain a fair and secure gaming environment.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[-]: Permanent Unappealable Game-Ban.


2. CUFF ABUSE / RANDOM KILLING / TOOL ABUSE

Cuff Abuse, Random Killing, or Tool Abuse refers to the inappropriate utilization of tools within Stateview Prison. This includes actions such as needlessly cuffing inmates, unjustified killing without cause, or misusing tools when inmates are adhering to the schedule and engaging in proper roleplaying.

Respected Inmate(s) are strictly prohibited from engaging in any form of disruption within the Session Room. If they are disrupting an ongoing session, host(s) may remove them using appropriate and authorized methods.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Tool-Ban
[3]: Server-Ban
[4]: Team-Ban
[5]: Termination


3. ADMIN ABUSE

Admin Abuse entails the misuse of admin commands in violation of the In-Game Administrative Expectations & Policies.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR MINOR ADMIN ABUSE:

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Staff-Warning
[2]: 3-5 Day Suspension
[3]: Team-Ban and or Termination

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR MAJOR ADMIN ABUSE:

[1]: Staff-Warning
[2]: 7-14 Day Suspension
[3]: Termination


4. DISRESPECT

Disrespect involves actively discouraging or defaming someone, irrespective of their rank, and includes behaviors such as hate speech, engaging in “flame wars,” or participating in mass yelling, within the game.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Chat-Mute
[2]: Server-Ban
[3]: Game-Ban


5. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Inappropriate Behavior includes acts of gruesome, violent, sexual, or otherwise unprofessional conduct that would violate community standards and compromise the safety and well-being of others in the game.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Server-Ban
[2]: Game-Ban & Termination
[3]: Permanent Unappealable Game-Ban.


6. SPAMMING

Spamming refers to the repetitive sending of identical messages with the intention of annoying or displeasing others. This includes radio spamming and is categorized as trolling.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Chat-Mute
[3]: Game-Ban


7. TROLLING

Trolling is the deliberate effort to disrupt roleplay by making foolish statements or engaging in foolish actions. For instance, intentionally leaving an STS (Shoulder By Shoulder), making derogatory comments, crouching repeatedly, and subsequently failing roleplay would be considered an obvious case of trolling.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

CADET OFFICER & ABOVE:

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Staff Warning
[3]: 3-5 Day Suspension
[4]: Demotion and or Termination

SUSPENDED SECURITY INMATE & BELOW:

[1]: Game-Kick
[2]: Game-Ban


8. GLITCHING

Glitching refers to exploiting bugs in either Roblox or the game scripting to gain an advantage over other players. Engaging in glitching is strictly prohibited and carries similar consequences to exploiting.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Game-Ban


9. SESSION ALTERCATION

Alteration of Session(s) occurs when a session is modified without approval from a higher-ranking member.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Cancellation of Session
[2]: 7-10 Day Suspension
[3]: Termination


10. RAIDING

Raiding involves the destruction of a roleplay or session through the abusive use of tools. This prohibition extends to actions within the session room as well.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player Respawn
[2]: Tool Ban
[3]: Server-Ban


11. AFK FARMING

AFK Farming refers to the practice of remaining idle in the game, not actively participating, and solely staying in-game to accumulate levels.

You are required to show proof of the user AFK Farming for at least seven minutes.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Demotion & Game-Kick
[2]: Termination & Game-Kick
[3]: Game-Ban & Termination


12. CROSS-TEAMING

Cross-Teaming occurs when individuals, such as Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, facilitate the escape of inmates or fail to adhere to the established prison roleplay. An example is an Corrections Officer opening doors for inmates to enable criminal activities, constituting a violation of Cross-Teaming rules.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Server-Ban
[3]: Team-Ban


13. CONTROL PANEL ABUSE

Control Panel Abuse involves the misuse of the control panel within the cell block. This includes actions such as manipulating lighting, initiating lockdowns, or unrealistically opening all doors, with the intention of disrupting or undermining the roleplay scenario.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Game-Kick
[3]: Server-Ban

14. IMPERSONATION

Impersonating any rank of staff or other players is a serious violation of our community rules. This includes using a staff member’s name, uniform, or other distinguishing features in an attempt to deceive others.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Game-Ban


15. DISTURBING A SESSION

Disturbing a Session refers to actions like shooting outside the session door or engaging in disruptive behavior that hinders the normal flow of a session. These activities can prolong sessions and cause annoyance to those actively participating.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Tool-Ban
[3]: Game-Kick


16. SPAWN KILLING

Spawn Killing occurs when a player remains in the spawn area of a team and repeatedly eliminates members without vacating the vicinity.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Tool-Ban
[3]: Team-Ban
[4]: Server-Ban


17. SPAWN CAMPING

Spawn Camping is the act of positioning oneself near a spawning area, anticipating members of the opposing team to exit their spawn points, and subsequently eliminating them.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Tool-Ban
[3]: Game-Kick
[4]: Team-Ban
[5]: Server-Ban


18. ENTERING UNAUTHORIZED AREAS

Entering Unauthorized Areas refers to the unauthorized access of specific locations without meeting the required rank. For instance, entering the control room without holding the rank of Commander or higher may result in disciplinary actions.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Game-Kick
[3]: Server-Ban


19. UNAUTHORIZED SESSIONS

Unauthorized Sessions pertain to sessions that are not permitted to be hosted. Failure to adhere to the specified requirements outlined in Staff Information > Guides is strictly prohibited.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Cancellation of Session
[2]: 7-10 Day Suspension
[3]: Termination


20. UNAUTHORIZED SPECTATING

Unauthorized Spectating / Impersonating Permission occurs when an individual spectates without proper authorization or impersonates having permission to spectate. This includes continuing to spectate after being instructed to stop or without a valid reason and approval.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Staff-Warning
[3]: 4-6 Day Suspension


21. FALSE PATROL LOGS

False Patrol Logs occur when users log patrols that are inaccurate or dishonest, specifically when they falsify the number of minutes they’ve spent patrolling. This action undermines the integrity of the patrol system and affects the overall operation of the organization.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Staff-Warning
[3]: 3-5 Day Suspension


22. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTION

Failure to Comply with Instructions during a lockdown, blackout, or any type of server-wide activity will be classified as “fail-roleplay”.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Game-Kick
[3]: Server-Ban


23. LEAVING TO AVOID PUNISHMENT

Leaving to Avoid Punishment occurs when an individual exits the game to avoid facing a verbal warning, kick, or server ban. If you have sufficient evidence that the player is attempting to evade the consequences. It is critical that you provide a clear explanation of the specific rule they have violated before issuing the ban.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Game-Ban


24. REFUSAL TO PATROL

Refusal to Patrol occurs when an individual refuses to comply with a direct request to patrol made by a Game Administrator, Overseer Command Member, or Facility Director (and above) for valid reasons—such as managing a mod call or overseeing a locked session. It is mandatory to perform the requested patrol when instructed.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning & Player-Respawn
[2]: Staff-Warning
[3]: Team-Ban


25. MODCALL ABUSE

Modcall Abuse occurs when an individual intentionally generates false modcalls with the intention to disrupt the moderation process or mislead staff.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: ModCall-Ban


26. SYRINGE ABUSE

Syringe Abuse refers to the disruptive use of syringes in a way that negatively impacts the facility. This includes using syringes repeatedly on an individual to harass or provoke them, injecting anyone during or inside the session room while an official session is in progress, and injecting players immediately after they spawn. These actions are considered disruptive and are not permitted.

Example: Syringe Abuse - You are not allowed to inject others with syringes during an active session (1st Infraction)

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Server-Kick
[3]: Server-Ban
[4]: Game-Ban


27. ELECTRIC CHAIR ABUSE

Electric Chair Abuse refers to the misuse or intentional exploitation of the electric chair tool within the game. This includes, but is not limited to, repeatedly shocking users without valid reason, using the chair to troll, harass, or disrupt others, or activating it outside of roleplay. All actions will be reviewed seriously, and punishments will be issued based on the severity and frequency of the offense.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION(S):

[1]: Verbal-Warning
[2]: Server-Kick
[3]: Server-Ban
[4]: Game-Ban


MODERATION GUIDELINE
High-Ranking-Officer Punishment(s) & Infraction(s)

CHAT INFRACTION(S)

Chat infractions in Stateview Prison result in temporary mutes that may be adjusted based on your infraction history.

Infractions Mute Length
1 30 Minutes
2 1 Hour
3 3 Days
4 7 Days
5+ 14 Days

TOOL BAN(S)

Tool bans in Stateview Prison are temporary restrictions on tool usage, subject to adjustment based on your infraction history.

Infractions Ban Length
1 30 Minutes
2 1 Hour
3 4 Hours
4 3 Days
5+ 14 Days

GAME BAN(S)

Game bans in Stateview Prison are temporary suspensions, the duration of which can vary based on your infraction history and behavior.

Infractions Ban Length
1 1 Day
2 3 Days
3 7 Days
4 30 Days
5+ 90 Days

TEAM BAN(S)

Team bans in Stateview Prison are temporary restrictions preventing a player from joining any staff teams. The ban duration is subject to adjustment based on your infraction history and conduct.

Infractions Ban Length
1 1 Day
2 3 Days
3 7 Days
4 30 Days
5+ 90 Days

PUNISHMENT REASON(S)

Punishment Translation
Cheating through the use of unfair game advantages The user is exploiting or using blacklisted modifications for advantage over other players. (AFK Farming)
Having an inappropriate avatar The user has an avatar that is not allowed or that is disturbing to other players.
Inappropriate or abusive use of tools Cuff Abuse / Gun Abuse / Random Killing / Taser Abuse / etc
Misleading others to believe you are a member of authority Impersonation / Abusing Power / claiming to be a person of importance
Cross Teaming Helping inmates escape through any means or not arresting them / Failure to roleplay correctly
Acting in a manner which encourages cheating or rule breaking Trolling / Spreading exploits / Daring others to break rules / teaching how to break rules
Extremely disrespectful to members within the community Major disrespect towards someone else / Trolling / Not following high rank orders
Bypassing ranking punishments through various means Bypassing Demotion / Termination / Blacklist / Suspension by re-claiming a rank or by rejoining the group
One or more violations of the Roblox terms of service Bypassing chat filter / Exploiting / Racism / Trolling / etc (Anything that breaks Roblox ToS)
This user is blacklisted from Stateview Prison (BOG+) A logged blacklist is in-effect for this user. (:warning: This invokes a year long ban!)

APPEALING DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

If you believe that your ban, infraction, or punishment was issued unfairly or if you wish to contest the decision, you have the right to appeal. All disciplinary consequences, including bans, mutes, tool restrictions, and infractions, can be reviewed through the formal appeal process. You may appeal each infraction by joining the Stateview Administration Discord Server.

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