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	==Discord Rules==		==Discord Rules==
	All members must remain compliant with Discord’s [https://discord.com/terms Terms of Service] and [https://discord.com/guidelines Community Guidelines] at all times. Violations will result in removal from the community and proper reporting of said violations to Discord.		All members must remain compliant with Discord’s [https://discord.com/terms Terms of Service] and [https://discord.com/guidelines Community Guidelines] at all times. Violations will result in removal from the community and proper reporting of said violations to Discord.

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	*Be civil, mature, and respect each other.		*Be civil, mature, and respect each other.
	*Do not be toxic or flame others, including those not on the server.		*Do not be toxic or flame others, including those not on the server.
	*Do not badmouth other Project Zomboid roleplay servers, and avoid extended discussion of other servers' drama.		*Do not badmouth other Project Zomboid roleplay servers or banned users, and avoid extended discussion of other servers' drama.
	*Prioritize immersion and respect for other players' experience.		*Prioritize immersion and respect for other players' experience.
	If you see an issue, need assistance, or are unsure about something, you can always contact staff through [https://discord.com/channels/1345174084128079923/1350796053602897972 #ticket-support]. We encourage and welcome all tickets.		If you see an issue, need assistance, or are unsure about something, you can always contact staff through [https://discord.com/channels/1345174084128079923/1350796053602897972 #ticket-support]. We encourage and welcome all tickets.

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	==1.0 The Rules==		==1.0 The Rules==
	All community rules are written with enforcement intended in the spirit, not the letter. Not every situation and rule break can be explicitly defined, as such enforcement of the following rules are subject to staff interpretation.		All community rules are written with enforcement intended in the spirit, not the letter. Not every situation and rule break can be explicitly defined, as such enforcement of the following rules are subject to staff interpretation.
	* Extensive discussion of the rules, or rulings made by staff~~, '''including bans and banned users'''~~, should be avoided in community discussion channels, and should be pursued via general or management ticket in the No Way Out Discord.		* Extensive discussion of the rules, or rulings made by staff, should generally be avoided in community discussion channels, and should be pursued via general or management ticket in the No Way Out Discord.
	* Any player can inquire on the reasoning behind any ban within a ticket and will be provided explanation and information, not including anything sensitive or personally identifiable.		* Any player can inquire on the reasoning behind any ban within a ticket and will be provided explanation and information, not including anything sensitive or personally identifiable.

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	No Way Out is a roleplaying community built on mutual respect, we are all here to tell a story and enjoy our free time.		No Way Out is a roleplaying community built on mutual respect, we are all here to tell a story and enjoy our free time.
	*Be civil, mature, and respect each other.		*Be civil, mature, and respect each other.
	*Do not be toxic or flame others.		*Do not be toxic or flame others, including those not on the server.
	*Do not badmouth other Project Zomboid roleplay servers, and avoid extended discussion of other servers' drama.		*Do not badmouth other Project Zomboid roleplay servers, and avoid extended discussion of other servers' drama.
	*Prioritize immersion and respect for other players' experience.		*Prioritize immersion and respect for other players' experience.

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	==1.0 The Rules==		==1.0 The Rules==
	All community rules are written with enforcement intended in the spirit, not the letter. Not every situation and rule break can be explicitly defined, as such enforcement of the following rules are subject to staff interpretation.		All community rules are written with enforcement intended in the spirit, not the letter. Not every situation and rule break can be explicitly defined, as such enforcement of the following rules are subject to staff interpretation.
	* Extensive discussion of the rules, or rulings made by staff, should be avoided in community discussion channels, and should be pursued via general or management ticket in the No Way Out Discord.		* Extensive discussion of the rules, or rulings made by staff, '''including bans and banned users''', should be avoided in community discussion channels, and should be pursued via general or management ticket in the No Way Out Discord.
	* Any player can inquire on the reasoning behind any ban within a ticket and will be provided explanation and information, not including anything sensitive or personally identifiable.		* Any player can inquire on the reasoning behind any ban within a ticket and will be provided explanation and information, not including anything sensitive or personally identifiable.

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	==5.0 Staff Interactions==		==5.0 Staff Interactions==
	Please know that everyone on the staff team enjoys talking with our community. Feedback, back-and-forth, and banter are what keep us strong and so tightly connected. However, it is important to remember that tickets are essential for both record-keeping, protecting players from staff abuse, and protecting staff from false accusation or other misunderstandings. '''Tickets benefit everyone involved.'''		Please know that everyone on the staff team enjoys talking with our community. Feedback, back-and-forth, and banter are what keep us strong and so tightly connected. However, it is important to remember that tickets are essential for both record-keeping, protecting players from staff abuse, and protecting staff from false accusation or other misunderstandings. All tickets provide full transcripts, providing transparency to all interactions with staff. '''Tickets benefit everyone involved.'''

	Independent of these rules, all members of our community should expect fairness, courtesy, and respect from our staff team. If you feel you have not been treated fairly by a staff member, whether that be an OOC interaction, an IC concern, or a ticket ruling, do not hesitate to open a management ticket to speak with management. '''We take these concerns very seriously.'''		Independent of these rules, all members of our community should expect fairness, courtesy, and respect from our staff team. If you feel you have not been treated fairly by a staff member, whether that be an OOC interaction, an IC concern, or a ticket ruling, do not hesitate to open a management ticket to speak with management. '''We take these concerns very seriously.'''

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	==5.0 Staff Interactions==		==5.0 Staff Interactions==
	Please know that everyone on the staff team enjoys talking with our community. Feedback, back-and-forth, and banter are what keep us strong and so tightly connected. However, it is important to remember that tickets are essential for both record-keeping, protecting players from staff abuse, and protecting staff from false accusation or other misunderstandings.		Please know that everyone on the staff team enjoys talking with our community. Feedback, back-and-forth, and banter are what keep us strong and so tightly connected. However, it is important to remember that tickets are essential for both record-keeping, protecting players from staff abuse, and protecting staff from false accusation or other misunderstandings. '''Tickets benefit everyone involved.'''

	Independent of these rules, all members of our community should expect fairness, courtesy, and respect from our staff team. If you feel you have not been treated fairly by a staff member, whether that be an OOC interaction, an IC concern, or a ticket ruling, do not hesitate to open a management ticket to speak with management. '''We take these concerns very seriously.'''		Independent of these rules, all members of our community should expect fairness, courtesy, and respect from our staff team. If you feel you have not been treated fairly by a staff member, whether that be an OOC interaction, an IC concern, or a ticket ruling, do not hesitate to open a management ticket to speak with management. '''We take these concerns very seriously.'''

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	====3.1 Server Communication====		====3.1 Server Communication====
	No Way Out is an English-based community; English must be your primary method of communication on Discord and within the game.		No Way Out is an English-based community; English must be your primary method of communication on Discord and within the game.
	*~~3.1A~~ For in-game interactions, utilize the in-game language system when speaking a different language, and avoid using non-English full sentences.		*For in-game interactions, utilize the in-game language system when speaking a different language, and avoid using non-English full sentences.
	*~~3.1B~~ For IC Discord Interactions, such as radio broadcasts, provide a English translation, spoilered or subtexted.		*For IC Discord Interactions, such as radio broadcasts, provide a English translation, spoilered or subtexted.
	Messages not in English may be removed by staff. Repeated violations of this rule can lead to punitive action, including bans.		Messages not in English may be removed by staff. Repeated violations of this rule can lead to punitive action, including bans.

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	If you see an issue, need assistance, or are unsure about something, you can always contact staff through [https://discord.com/channels/1345174084128079923/1350796053602897972 #ticket-support]. We encourage and welcome all tickets.		If you see an issue, need assistance, or are unsure about something, you can always contact staff through [https://discord.com/channels/1345174084128079923/1350796053602897972 #ticket-support]. We encourage and welcome all tickets.

	===3.1 Server Communication===		====3.1 Server Communication====
	No Way Out is an English-based community; English must be your primary method of communication on Discord and within the game.		No Way Out is an English-based community; English must be your primary method of communication on Discord and within the game.
	*3.1A For in-game interactions, utilize the in-game language system when speaking a different language, and avoid using non-English full sentences.		*3.1A For in-game interactions, utilize the in-game language system when speaking a different language, and avoid using non-English full sentences.

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	==2.0 Zero Tolerance & Harassment==		==2.0 Zero Tolerance & Harassment==
	No Way Out has a zero-tolerance policy for any of the following activity or content:		No Way Out has a zero-tolerance policy for any of the following activity or content:
	*~~2.1~~ Harassment: Any form of bullying, threats, sexual harassment, or targeted harassment of users or staff.		*Harassment: Any form of bullying, threats, sexual harassment, or targeted harassment of users or staff.
	*~~2.2~~ Doxxing: Sharing or facilitating the spread of another person's personally identifiable information without their consent.		*Doxxing: Sharing or facilitating the spread of another person's personally identifiable information without their consent.
	*~~2.3~~ Hate Speech: Racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and any other discriminatory or bigoted behavior is not tolerated. This includes the use of hateful symbols or imagery. '''Slurs are strictly prohibited.'''		*Hate Speech: Racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and any other discriminatory or bigoted behavior is not tolerated. This includes the use of hateful symbols or imagery. '''Slurs are strictly prohibited.'''
	*~~2.4~~ Ban Evasion, server brigading and raiding.		*Ban Evasion, server brigading and raiding.
	*~~2.5~~ Any inappropriate content, including the following:		*Any inappropriate content, including the following:
	**Sexually Explicit Content (Such as Images, GIFs, or Erotic Writing)		**Sexually Explicit Content (Such as Images, GIFs, or Erotic Writing)
	**Real world gore, excessive violence, or Animal Harm		**Real world gore, excessive violence, or Animal Harm
	**Any other content expressly banned by Discord ToS		**Any other content expressly banned by Discord ToS
	*~~2.6~~ AI Usage: The usage of artificial intelligence and generative text programs is banned for any writing content including: applications, in-game roleplay, and ticket responses. The use of AI-generated character images and art is allowed.		*AI Usage: The usage of artificial intelligence and generative text programs is banned for any writing content including: applications, in-game roleplay, and ticket responses. The use of AI-generated character images and art is allowed.
	*~~2.7~~ Scamming: Falsely claiming to create content including art, music, and video content in exchange for pay. This includes AI creations and plagiarism.		*Scamming: Falsely claiming to create content including art, music, and video content in exchange for pay. This includes AI creations and plagiarism.
	Violations of this Zero Tolerance policy will result in an immediate ban, and '''a report to Discord for violation of ToS or their Community guidelines if relevant.'''		Violations of this Zero Tolerance policy will result in an immediate ban, and '''a report to Discord for violation of ToS or their Community guidelines if relevant.'''