RULES

Community Commitments

We are committed to creating a positive, safe, and enjoyable environment for everyone involved. To achieve this, we have established a set of guidelines that outline the standards of behavior and procedures that we expect all members to follow.

This rules page serves as a comprehensive guide to ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities and the principles that govern our activities, interactions, and environment. By adhering to these rules, you contribute to a respectful and harmonious experience, where all members can thrive.

Please take a moment to read through the following rules carefully. They are designed to be clear and straightforward, providing a fair framework for all participants. If you have any questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to reach out.

Use the tabs below for the info you're looking for:

General Guidelines

This outlines the rules for using our Community. All users must abide by these policies when joining the server and using the site. We also reserve the right to remove any content that violates our rules.

1. General Conduct:

Treat everyone with respect. Harassment, hate speech, and discrimination will not be tolerated.*
Keep discussions and interactions civil and constructive.
No spamming, flooding, or excessive use of capital letters.*

2. Language:

Use English (or the designated language) in text channels for easier communication.
Please use proper grammar and avoid excessive slang to ensure clarity.

3. NSFW Content:

NSFW content is NOT allowed
Respect the diverse age groups within the community. So please ensure all content is appropriate for all audiences.

4. Discord Etiquette:

Do not impersonate staff or other community members.*
Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information, including age, address, and other private details.

5. Moderation:

Follow the instructions of the moderators and administrators.
Disputes or issues should be reported to the staff privately, not in public channels.
Use the designated report system (via right click and report message) or private messages, to contact staff.

6. Voice Channels:

Use push-to-talk in voice channels to minimize background noise.
Be respectful of others when speaking in voice channels. Avoid interrupting or talking over others.

7. Recruitment and Self-Promotion:

Do not spam recruitment messages.
Self-promotion is allowed in designated channels only.

8. Events and Tournaments:

Follow the rules and guidelines for community events and tournaments.
Respect the decisions made by event organizers, and adhere to any additional rules they set for specific events.

9. Bans and Appeals:

Breaking the rules may result in warnings, kicks, or bans.
If you believe a ban is unjust, contact a moderator or administrator to discuss it or appeal here.

10. Age Requirement:

Users must be 13 years or older to use Discord. Verify your age by providing your date of birth.
Staff may request verification of age if necessary.

11. Sensitive Topics:

Discussing sensitive or triggering topics should be done with care and consideration for others. Avoid making light of serious issues that could distress or trigger community members.
If someone expresses that a topic or discussion is uncomfortable or upsetting to them, respect their feelings and adjust the conversation accordingly.
Avoid sharing graphic content or descriptions related to violence, abuse, or self-harm. Such content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal from the community.
Be aware that some members may have personal experiences related to sensitive topics. Approach these subjects with empathy and avoid making assumptions or generalizations.
Always prioritize the emotional well-being of community members. Engaging in discussions that may have a negative impact on someone's mental health is strongly discouraged.

Punishment's Stages

Timeout/Verbal Warning Limit: 2
Written Warning Limit: 5 (Warnings that are written by the bot)
Kick

Admins have the right to skip this with good reason

Ban Stages

1-Day
5-Day
10-Day
Month
Permanent Ban
Network Ban A.K.A. NWB*
External Network Ban*

Keep in mind by joining the server and interacting with the community that's your way of telling us you're agreeing to the rules

Last Updated: August 8, 2024, Effective Date: September, 8, 2024,

Network Bans Internal/External

A Network Ban is a ban that spans across the network, and the worst punishment you can get and a very high punish offense and is subjected to:

Harassment, Hate Speech, and Discrimination. (Starting/Aiding)
Server raiding (Starting/Aiding)
Harassment Campaigns (Starting/Aiding)
Doxing (Starting/Aiding)
Breaking of Discord/Revolt TOS
Glorifying Violence, Suicide, Hate Speech
Starting/Aiding in Drama
Impersonation of Staff or Other Community Members.
False Allegations With Malicious Intent (Starting/Aiding)

A Network Ban ain't limited to actions in our communities, they can be given for actions outside our network such as other Discord/Revolt Servers, Social Media, etc. Referred to as an External Network Ban

Last Updated: May 12, 2024, Effective Date: June, 12, 2024,

Forum Guidelines

By following these guidelines, we can create a positive and inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in warnings or even account suspension. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to engaging with you on the forums!

1. General Conduct:

Treat everyone with respect. No harassment, hate speech, or discrimination.
Keep discussions civil and on-topic.
No spamming, trolling, or excessive use of caps.

2. Language:

Use clear and appropriate language.
Avoid excessive profanity. Keep it suitable for all users.

3. Content Guidelines:

Ensure all content posted is legal and adheres to copyright laws.
The user is solely responsible for what is uploaded and published in these sections.
Do not share or request illegal or pirated materials.

4. Modding Discussions:

Keep discussions related to game modding in the appropriate sections.
Do not share or promote malicious mods or tools.
Make sure you have all the right permissions and credits, especially if you're using content you didn't create yourself. Lack of correct credits will result in the removal of posts.
Stealing/claiming other people's work will NOT be tolerated and will result in the revocation of forum permissions.
Do not create a post if you have downloaded a 3D model and opened it in your 3D software with little or no modification.

5. Monetization:

Mods can not be Paywalled: Modders are prohibited from gating access to their mods behind paywalls. The spirit of modding thrives on accessibility and community contribution. All mods should be freely available to the community.
Donations: Accepting donations is permitted as a means for users to express gratitude and support for the modder's work. However, donations should not be used as a means to restrict access to mod content or create exclusive perks for donors. The primary purpose of donations should be to sustain the modder's efforts and encourage further development.

6. Collaboration and Feedback:

Encourage collaboration and constructive feedback among modders.
Critique should be constructive and aimed at improvement.

7. Forum Etiquette:

Do not impersonate others.
Respect the privacy of other members. Do not share personal information without consent.

8. Self-Promotion:

Self-promotion is allowed in designated sections only.
Provide context and value when sharing your work.

9. Forum Organization:

Post topics in the appropriate sections.
Use clear and descriptive titles for threads.

10. Reporting Issues:

Report any issues or rule violations to the forum moderators.
Do not publicly call out or harass other members.

11. Age Requirement:

Users must be 13 years or older to participate in the forum.

12. Bans and Appeals:

Breaking the rules may result in warnings, post removal, or account suspension.
Appeals can be made through the designated channels.

Last Updated: June 2, 2024, Effective Date: July, 2, 2024,

Hosting Services

Hey there! — hosting game mods can be pretty pricey for us. But don't worry, we've got you covered. You're more than welcome to link to places where your mods can be downloaded. That way, you can still share your awesome creations without us breaking the bank. Here are some hosting sites To give you an example to what to use and not use.

Allowed Methods

Official Forums hosted by the Game Developers such as BeamNG Forums, Rigs of Rods Forums, SCS Forums
Official/Authorize Mod Hosting sites by the Game Developers such as Mod.io, ModHub (FS 15, 19 and 22), Steam Workshop.
Trusted External Mod Hosting Forums/Sites Nexus Mods, Overtake (Formerly Racedepartment), Mod DB, Modrinth, Curseforge, LCPDFR, CFX Forums, GTA 5 Mods.
Trusted File Hosting Sites Google Drive, Proton Drive, Dropbox, GitHub and Mega (tho rare for us to allow), OneDrive, MediaFire, and So on...

Not Allowed Methods

Share Mods
- Has sketchy ads, usually with fake software
World of Mods, Mod land, and Mods Gaming
- Same Problem but with added problem that they're stolen 99% of the time

Safety Update Guidelines

Rules are subject to updates or changes over time. A grace period of one month will be provided to allow familiarity with the updated rules. It is your responsibility to stay informed about any revisions.

Look at when these systems were in place and how many revisions there are if you need a reason to be informed:

Server Guidelines

May 18, 2019

Revisions: way too many to count

Network Wide Ban

June 5, 2023

Revisions: 3

Forum Guidelines

December 10, 2023

Revisions: 3