NoLagZA Rules & Guidelines

Fair play, respect, and competitive integrity

General Rules

1. Respect & Sportsmanship

All players must treat each other with respect. Harassment, discrimination, or toxic behavior will not be tolerated.

2. Account Integrity

Each player must use their own account. Sharing accounts, smurfing, or using alternate accounts to gain unfair advantages is prohibited.

3. Fair Play

Cheating, exploiting bugs, or using unauthorized software will result in permanent bans. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy.

4. Communication

Keep communication professional and constructive. Excessive toxicity, spam, or inappropriate language may result in warnings or bans.

Closed Beta match interruptions

1. Readiness

A match cannot start until the roster is locked, all ten players are ready, and both captains have confirmed.

2. No-show

If the match still cannot start 20 minutes after the announced session start time, staff may VOID it. There is no automatic forfeit and no typed forfeit score. This 20-minute window is a staff clock, not an automated system timer.

3. Disconnect

Try to reconnect. Staff allow approximately 5 minutes for normal reconnection during the current Closed Beta. This is a staff clock, not an automated system timer. NoLagZA does not automatically award a win or loss because a player disconnects.

4. If play cannot continue honestly

Do not enter a forfeit or concede score. Notify staff with the match ID. Staff will determine whether the match should resume, be replayed, or be VOID. VOID preserves the truth that the match did not honestly complete; it is not a punishment.

5. Current Closed Beta

Ranked is currently OFF. Current Closed Beta matches do not change competitive ratings. No separate tournament product is currently active on NoLagZA. If an official future event uses different competition rules, those rules must be published separately for that event.

Sanctions Framework

Sanctions are determined by evidence, severity, intent, previous offences, competitive impact, and risk to platform integrity.

  • Toxicity or spam: warning, mute, temporary restriction, or suspension
  • Match abandonment: If a match cannot honestly finish, staff may VOID it. Intentional abandonment, griefing, or abuse is reviewed separately as a conduct matter and may lead to a warning, restriction, or suspension. Current Closed Beta matches do not receive automatic forfeit scores or rating penalties.
  • Exploit abuse: result review, match VOID, or account restriction where appropriate; suspension or ban for confirmed abuse
  • Account sharing or smurfing: investigation, account restriction, suspension, or other moderation action where appropriate
  • Confirmed cheating: permanent ban may apply immediately
  • Match fixing: result review, match VOID, and permanent ban where appropriate
  • Malicious false reporting: warning, restriction, or suspension
  • Coordinated clan abuse: clan sanctions only after investigation and evidence of coordinated behaviour

Public policy describes enforcement intent. Exact automated penalties in code may differ during beta; staff enforce competitive authority within constitutional limits. See Anti-Cheat Policy.

Anti-Cheat Policy

Prohibited Software

Any form of cheating software, aimbots, wallhacks, or game modifications that provide unfair advantages are strictly forbidden.

Monitoring

We actively monitor gameplay and use advanced anti-cheat systems. Suspicious activity will be investigated.

Penalties

First offense: 30-day ban. Second offense: 90-day ban. Third offense: Permanent ban. Severe violations may result in immediate permanent bans.

Clan Rules

1. Clan Leadership

Clan leaders are responsible for their members' conduct. Inappropriate behavior by clan members may affect the entire clan.

2. Recruitment

Recruitment must be done through official channels. Spam recruitment or harassment is not allowed.

3. Official matches

Closed Beta matches are the friendly / technical-test skirmishes started on NoLagZA. Current Closed Beta matches do not change competitive ratings. Off-platform or unofficial games are not Closed Beta match records.

Reporting & Appeals

How to Report

Report violations through the support system or contact moderators directly. Provide evidence when possible (screenshots, recordings, etc.).

Appeals Process

Banned users may appeal their ban within 7 days. Appeals will be reviewed by the moderation team. Decisions are final.

Questions about the rules? Need clarification?

Contact Support