Server Rules - * By connecting to an ELS Clan server, you are bound to these rules while playing on said servers *

Inappropriate use of ELS tag

Anyone caught using the ELS tag to either impersonate an ELS member, or using the tag in another manner will be banned immediately. We will also forward your information to clans that we participate with, so that they can put you on their banned list.

Recruiting

Anyone caught recruiting on ELS’ server will be banned immediately. If you have a clan, then you have a server, if you don't, then you really aren't a clan. Even if you do, we do not want you bothering our players while they are on our servers. This also means that you cannot post your server address or anything not affiliated with the ELS clan on our server. Failure of this rule will get you banned. We do not go to your server and recruit your players. We only ask you to show us the same amount of respect.

URLs and email addresses in place of game name are not permitted.

TKing and TDing

Team Killing (TKing) and Team Damaging (TDing) will not be tolerated on ELS’ server. If you are caught intentionally doing either you will be banned for such offenses. If you accidentally TK or TD, it is considered polite to apologize for such actions.

Cheating

The use of cheats will result in the immediate banning of the offender. This covers using anything that is external from the game to achieve an advantage, such as hacks or drivers. Exploiting the map in an unfair manner is also considered cheating, such as land sharking. It does not matter if everyone else can do it; if it breaks the spirit of the game, it is wrong.

Inappropriate language and respect

Any person found using offensive language will be warned to not continue such actions. If the offender continues the use of such language after being warned, they risk being kicked or banned at the admins' discretion. We consider cursing and the harassing of other players as offensive language. Be respectful of the other players. If you cannot find it in yourself to be respectful to the other players in our server, we will be happy to give you a one-way ticket out.

Spamming & non-game discussions

The spamming of the text marquee and/or the voice messages will not be tolerated. While they can be great tools for game play, abuse of them becomes annoying. If you are asked to stop spamming, and you continue then you run the risk of getting kicked or banned for such actions, depending upon admin discretion.
This is a game, so try to keep all discussions to game related material. We do not want to hear about your political opinions or other non-game related discussions. If you have a desire to express these opinions, please go to CNN or the appropriate place.

Warning and Banning by Console

Automated warnings sent by the console, are the settings to enforce rules that ELS has chosen to use. These warnings are not to be ignored. Being banned by the ELS’ monitoring program is the same thing as being banned by an admin. Whether an ELS member is around or not, all server rules must be obeyed at all times.

Admin Discretion

As ELS admins are people, they will try to make the best decision at the time with the knowledge that they have. If you are asked or warned by an Admin enforcing the server rules, please follow what they have to say. If you disagree with what the Admin is saying, do not argue with the admin. As that is not the right time or place for such things. Send these grievances in email form to admin@elsclan.net.

Consequences

These rules apply to all players, new or old, no exceptions. Each offender will be dealt in a manner that is fair for every player on the server.

If your actions cause for a shared computer or IP to be banned, that is not ELS’ problem. No considerations will be made for such situations. So it is up to you to think of those sharing such resources with you.

If you find yourself banned, and you think that it was done in an unfair or inappropriate manner. Please email your grievance to admin@elsclan.net. An ELS admin member will try to resolve the situation as quick as possible after hearing your case. Please, do not take it upon yourself to discuss such grievances in Ventrillo, our voice chat program. Such a meeting will only be initiated by an ELS member, and only if the ELS member feels one is required to resolve the issue.

If you get banned for accidentally TKing, you will need to file a grievance with admin. While we understand that accidents happen, please try to not abuse this. If you are continually requesting to be unbanned, admin may decide to leave your ban in place for a period of time before being allowed to play again. The amount of time can be from 1 day to a week, and can even lead to a permanent ban. The decision for this is at the discretion of the admin.

The most important rule

Have fun!

Thank you for reading these rules. If everyone was all about fair play and enjoyment, then we would not have a need for all of these rules. Please remember that we are only trying to provide a fair and enjoyable place to play. We want all of our guests and clan members to have as much of an enjoyable experience as possible.

* By connecting to an ELS Clan server, you are bound to these rules while playing on said servers *