# Penalty Policy

<table><thead><tr><th width="193.6666259765625">Violation</th><th>Description</th><th>Penalty</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Use of cheats or unauthorized third-party software</td><td>Includes but is not limited to:<br>1. Unauthorized modification of game client files<br>2. Use of unofficial game clients, virtual environments, emulators, or any cheats, hacks, or assistive plugins that compromise fair competition</td><td>Upon verification, the account will be subject to permanent ban, leaderboard disqualification, and asset freeze.</td></tr><tr><td>Malicious Teaming</td><td>Includes but is not limited to:<br>1. Prolonged coordinated movement between non-teammate players from opposing factions.<br>2. Abnormal behavior where non-teammate players from opposing factions avoid combat despite being within engagement range.<br>3. Other actions that undermine fair competition for personal gain.</td><td>Depending on the circumstances, penalties may include match bans, account suspension, point deductions, and leaderboard disqualification.</td></tr><tr><td>Unsportsmanlike Behavior</td><td>Includes but is not limited to:<br>1. Malicious AFK (Away From Keyboard) during gameplay<br>2. Lack of active participation in matches<br>3. Intentionally disrupting or negatively affecting teammates' experience</td><td>Depending on the severity, penalties may include chat restrictions, match bans, and account suspension.</td></tr><tr><td>Inappropriate Chat or Nickname</td><td>Includes but is not limited to the use of inappropriate or offensive language that results in attacking, harassing, or insulting others.</td><td>Depending on the severity, penalties may include chat restrictions, match bans, and account suspension.</td></tr><tr><td>Disruption of Game Environment</td><td>Includes but is not limited to:<br>1. Malicious exploitation of bugs that negatively impact the gameplay experience<br>2. Exploiting game vulnerabilities for personal gain</td><td>Depending on the circumstances, penalties may include match bans, account suspension, point deductions, and leaderboard disqualification.</td></tr></tbody></table>
