Game Rules

While playing Area-47, players are required to follow the rules as to not ruin the fun for other users. We have an active moderation team always handling reports sent in by players. 
Ensure that you read these rules carefully so you’re not found to be breaking any.
We do not offer any form of refunds if moderation action is taken on your account for violating our rules. Follow the rules, and play fair, otherwise suffer the consequences.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the rules please contact a member of the Game Moderation team.
== 1.1 - Roblox Terms of Use & Community Guidelines ==
Following the pre-established rules of the platform is required while playing our game. You can find the links to these rulebooks here:
Terms of Use: 
https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use 83
Community Guidelines: 
https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/203313410-Roblox-Community-Rules 132
Some examples of ToS include:
* Bypassed Username ("L1IB17c_h", etc)
* Discrimination
* Harassment
* Profanity (Swearing ("Oh sh", "Son of a b-", etc))
* Sexual Content
* Voice Chat Misuse (swearing in VC, etc)
Note: This is not the complete list of the ToS, you are expected to visit the Roblox ToS page and review them yourself. When you created your Roblox account you already agreed to these rules, even if you never actually read the agreement, so don't use "I didn't know" as an excuse if you get punished.
== 1.2 - No Abusing the Report System ==
Our moderators work tirelessly to provide a quality experience for our players. Abusing the report button takes away time from our team that could be used dealing with real problems.
Only make a report if you see a user actively breaking the rules.
Note: We’re aware of some uncommon issues with the report menu where you’ll be unable to close the menu if you clicked on it. Should this happen then you are allowed to report a random player, however put the report reason as: “Unable to close report menu. Ignore this report”, or anything similar.
== 1.3 - No Command Abuse ==
When playing as a gamepass role like The Administrator, Site Director, or O5 Council, you are given special commands that other users do not have. Abusing these commands is prohibited.
Here are some examples of command abuse but not limited to:
* Votekicking users without a valid reason. (only rule-breakers should be vote-kicked)
* Class-E’ing a user without a good reason. Valid reasons for Class-E are:
-Trolling in the meeting room 
-Improper level for a sector (e.g: level 0 in sector 4) except in cases of combatives (MTF, SD, etc) for containment, combat, or anything similar. Below are the clearance levels that may enter each sectors:
Sector Clearance chart:
-All levels in sector 1 / 2
-Levels 2+ In Sector 3
-Levels 3+ In Sector 4
-Level 5+ In redacted
-Interrupting test)
-Breaking an in-game rule
-Evading valid Detain use (See Tool Abuse).
Note: You may not CE players for entering any offices
* Class-E’ing or successfully votekicking an on-duty moderator
* Invalid reasons for firing Overseers (Removing Overseers for Rule Violations is the only valid reason) 
* False impeachment
-Impeaching the TA within the first 5 minutes of taking office with the exception of if the TA is abusing
-Impeaching the TA for the fun of it / no valid reason
-Impeaching the TA in order to take the position for themselves / for a friend
== 1.4 - No Abusing Alarms / Voice Announcements ==
First off, when we say "announcements" we mean the text announcements for Secretary, Site Directors, Overseers and the Administrator and the announcements in the control room, such as "Stay Vigilant", "Hungry?", Code Red, etc. 
* Repeatedly activating/sounding the alarms, through clicking a button, or selecting an announcement through the control room announcement panel, is annoying to all players in the server. 
* Spamming / Sending troll or random announcements (SiD+ text announcements, things such as random walls of text with seemingly no meaning to them, using announcements to argue with players, sending troll announcements such as "UwU" "Let's get zesty" "TA found my search history", etc) 
Note: Code Black and CDCZ Lockdown are the exceptions to this rule, these codes have cooldowns that prevent spamming within a short amount of time. However you are still heavily encouraged to use these codes properly.
== 1.5 - No Disrupting Gameplay ==
No one likes their gameplay to be ruined and no one likes to be annoyed! However some people find enjoyment annoying players and disrupting gameplay or stirring up unneeded drama. Below are some examples of disrupting gameplay, but not limited to:
* Jumping on player's heads after being asked/told to stop 
* Intentionally annoying players via using shield or other tools after being asked/told to stop
* Encouragement of rule violations (telling players to break the rules, etc)
* Baiting players into committing rule violations (threatening to break the rules but having no intention in actually doing so, etc)
* Arguing with players in the radio / refusing to stop arguing after a moderator has informed them to cease (radio or not) 
* Intentionally using absurd accessories to interfere with roleplay or to have a combat advantage
Note: We do not punish the use of Code Black by The Administrator for "annoyance" purposes, Code Black may be activated at the discretion of the current Administrator, even if they activate it to simply be annoying.
== 1.6 - Evading Bans ==
Using an alternative account to bypass or evade an active ban is prohibited. If you are banned, do not create another account to join the game, this will cause your main account to be permanently banned. 
Reminder: We do not offer refunds under any circumstances for moderation actions taken on your account.
== 1.7 - No Breaching SCPs ==
Purposely breaching SCPs is prohibited on all teams except for Chaos Insurgency and Class-D. SCPs are allowed to breach other SCPs, SCP-096 player can breach the SCP-049 NPC for example.
Intentionally making recontainment efforts harder is also not allowed, this may include, but is not limited to:
* Intentionally leading SCPs further away from their designated cells/sectors
* Intentionally making recontainment harder for players
Keep in mind that SCP-131, 999, 178 can all be breached.
Note: Making yourself purposefully infected by SCP-008 (as a foundation member) is not allowed. However, if another player ends up infecting you then you’ll not be in trouble and you are free to continue infecting other players if you please, make sure to stay away from spawn areas and the CDCZ though.
== 1.8 - No Bypassing of the Termination System ==
When you cross the line as a Class-D, you’re given a termination tag, allowing you to be terminated by foundation members.
Some examples of bypassing include but not limited to:
* Avoiding the termination tag by abusing a building glitch
* Avoiding the termination tag by abusing an in-game glitch
* Avoiding the termination tag by the use of exploits (also a violation of rule 1.9)
== 1.9 - No Exploiting ==
Exploitation of the game is strictly prohibited. Breaking this rule results in strict punishments, often without appeal.
Some examples of exploit include but not limited to:
* Injecting scripts into the game.
* Editing values stored on the client.
* Exploiting remote events.
* Generic exploits (such as flying, flinging, invincibility, etc)
== 2.1 - No camping ==
Camping is considered camping when you are found to be (but not limited to):
* Camping spawn-points of any team.
* Camping CI sewer (inside of the sewer tunnels or the immediate entrance).
* Camping outside the CI sewer tunnels entrance (this is not referring to the entrances/exits inside of the facility)
* CI Tunnel Camping (when players intend to camp the vent, is actively killing ci exiting the vent, or standing in the vicinity for no other reason.) 
* Killing Class-D in the CDCZ beyond the termination line (As an SCP) 
== 2.2 - No Continuous Infractions ==
If you continue to violate our rules, you’ll be removed from Area-47 as a whole. Once you have reached an internal amount of infractions, you will be removed from the game.
If you reach a certain level of infractions (and we're talking a lot of infractions) you'll be removed from the game permanently.
== 2.3 - No Class-D Pushing ==
When Class-D cross the termination line in the CDCZ, they are able to be terminated. Some players use this to their advantage to abuse their power in the game.
Here are some examples of Class-D pushing but not limited to:
* Detaining Class-D across the termination line (also a violation of 2.8)
* Pushing Class-D across the termination line
* Verbally or physically forcing them to cross the termination line
== 2.4 - No Glitching ==
Using unfair methods to obtain an advantage over other players is a violation of our rules.
Here are some examples (but not limited to) of glitching:
* Glitching through doors
* Glitching through walls
* Lag switching
* Using glitches for player advantage
* Getting outside of the map via use of the SCP-173 ClickTeleport feature.
* Intentionally using SCP-999 for combat purposes/making yourself effectively in godmode
* Using certain glitches to remove your username from above your head
== 2.5 - No Staff Impersonation ==
The following does not include all examples of impersonation.
* Do not attempt to impersonate Bulk Games Moderators. This can include wearing any sort of clothing that identifies you as a “Moderator” or “Staff Member”.
* Do not attempt to impersonate Bulk Games staff. This can include wearing any sort of clothing that identifies you as a “Staff Member”.
* Do not attempt to impersonate Bulk Games development team. This can include wearing any sort of clothing that identifies you as a “Developer” or “Staff Member”.
* Do not pretend to run commands
* Do not pretend to issue infractions
* Do not state yourself as a Bulk Games Staff member (Developer, Moderator, etc).
Note: If this seems repetitive then that would be because clearly quite a few people needed it
== 2.6 - No Radio Misuse ==
Do not use the radio inappropriately to bypass, spam, or disrespect other players.
Some examples of radio misuse include but not limited to:
* Spamming
* Discriminatory speech (breaking Roblox community rules)
* Bypassing (breaking Roblox community rules)
== 2.7 - No Spamming ==
Do not repeatedly spam the radio, spam the chat, or flood the radio.
Some examples of spamming include but not limited to:
* Radio spamming
* Radio flooding
* Spamming chat with the same message / excessive messaging
* Sending copy and pastes several times even after typing something else
== 2.8 - No Tool Abuse ==
Do not abuse the tools you are given in the game.
Tools you cannot abuse include but not limited to:
* Arrest Tool:
# Do not arrest players through walls or windows.
# Do not arrest with your cloak enabled.
# Do not arrest players who have already been terminated for cash.
# Do not unauthorize Class-D and then arrest them.
* Detain
# Do not detain with your cloak enabled (detaining the user and then enabling your cloak)
# Do not detain users on the Chaos Insurgency team.
# Do not detain a Class-D that is rioting.
# You can detain Class-D that are out of the CDCZ but do not have the Termination tag (to lead them back to the CDCZ however we highly recommend auth the CD first). 
# You can not detain people out of sectors that they spawn inside of (i.e detaining an MTF that is level-1 out of his Spawn sector, which is Sector-3).
# Do not detain a player without a valid reason. Valid reasons for detain usage are:
-Detaining players who have violated the Area-47 game rules
-Detaining players away who have stepped within the detain zone of a VIP (For more information regarding detain zones, click here)
-Detaining players who gave you permission to detain them with roleplay intent
-Detaining players out of your office (SiD, TA)
-Detaining certain players out of certain rooms/sectors. You may detain players out of certain areas if they hold a certain clearance level (i.g. L0 ScD in [REDACTED]) Except in cases of essential personnel (MTF, SD, E&T, etc) for containment, combat, test escorts, fixing generators/doors, or anything similar. If an 'essential personnel' is in a restricted sector for any of these reasons or any similar reason then you may not detain them out (if they have been given permission by a L5+ to be in an area or have spawned in said area, then you may not detain them out either) 
Below are the clearance levels that may enter each sectors:
Sector Clearance chart:
-All levels in sector 1 / 2
-Levels 2+ In Sector 3
-Levels 3+ In Sector 4
-Level 5+ In redacted
-Authorized personnel in SiD/TA office
Note: You may not detain players out of the meeting room, you can however CE the player if they are trolling in the meeting room. 
Note: If a player is made a Class-E, you're allowed to detain them into the CE cells if they exit the cells. However you are not to stand in the cells with them and keep them detained.
* Authorization Tool (Auth Tool)
# Do not authorize a Class-D to help them escape.
# Do not authorize a Class-D that is not wanting to be tested, especially if they say to stop.
# Do not authorize a rioting Class-D.
# Do not un-authorize a Class-D already authorized by another player for any reason.
# Do not un-authorize a Class-D that was authorized for a valid reason.
# Authorising Class-D for any purpose other than an SCP test, Ethics meetings, Medical Checkups or meetings with site command.
# Accepting authorize after rioting (from an ScD)
* Tazer
# Do not taze a player for no reason.
# Do not taze a player for no reason, especially after being asked to stop.
# Do not use the tazer on anyone but Class-D and Chaos Insurgents.
* Baton
# Do not use the baton to make a Class-D sit down if they do not have the "Terminate" tag.
# Do not use the baton on Class-D who do not have the “Terminate” tag.
# Do not use the baton on Class-D the window ledge if they don’t have the terminate tag.
* Shield
# Do not use the shield (riot, electric, shock) to block doorways.
# Do not use the shield (riot, electric, shock) to bug, hover, or fly.
* Shock shield
# Do not use the Shock shield to shock random players for no reason.
# Do not use the Shock shield to force a player to unequip their weapon
# Do not use the Shock shield to terminate players, the shield should only be used to protect a VIP if a player gets too close to your VIP (Foundation members and Class-D personnel are allowed to be shocked if they get too close to your VIP)
Note: Do not manipulate this rule by moving close to a player on purpose so they can get shocked, you will still be punished.
It should be noted that Shock shields follow the same/similar guidelines as the "Detain Zones".
== 2.9 - No XP (Experience Points) Farming ==
Do not attempt to bypass the AFK Timeout system for XP. This system is in place so you are required to play and learn the game to level up and unlock access to more team ranks and tools.
Some examples of XP Farming but not limited to:
* Using auto-clickers/spamming tools to trick AFK timeout systems.
* Remaining in the same place for 10 minutes without any visible movement.
* Standing idle on the border of the map outside of the facility for over 2 minutes (in order to hide from moderators and other players).
== 3.1 - No Advertising ==
Advertising in Area-47 is prohibited. “Advertising” means directing players to play another game, bypassing the filter and sending links off-site, or anything to have a player purchase a product you or other groups have created.
This rule also includes advertising any 'fanmade' Area-47 products, servers, events, etc. The only things that may be advertised are official Area-47/Bulk Games products, games, and servers.
== 3.2 - Using or being in possession of leaked moderator documentation ==
Some people like to leak certain restricted material, these of which include any forms of moderator only guidelines. Players then get a hold of this information and use it for their own personal purposes in-game, on the discord or in foreign groups/servers.
We do not tolerate players using any forms of leaked or modified guidelines for their own gain. If a player is in possession of any leaked guidelines or is using the guidelines against players or mods, we deal with it very heavily and seriously.
A few examples of disallowed scenarios include, but are not limited to:
# Using leaked guidelines to evade certain moderation punishments
# Leaking the contents of the guidelines in-game, whether it be in private or in public
# Distributing the guidelines among other players
# Any other scenarios that are for personal gain
== 3.3 - Gaming the System ==
"Gaming the System" (more commonly referred to as "Loopholing") refers to using "flaws" or making drastic assumptions about the rules in order to bypass them. Attempting to bypass anything that is obviously against the rules is punishable.
In summary, users have a set expectation of common sense when it comes to the rules and often try to cause issues with moderation staff or other players.