SRG CODE OF CONDUCT

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Last Updated: 12/01/2025

1. Purpose and Scope

The Silent Response Gaming (“SRG”) Code of Conduct (“Code”) establishes the behavioral, ethical, and communication standards required of all members, staff, partners, and affiliates. This Code applies across all SRG-operated platforms, including but not limited to Discord, community websites, voice channels, in-game environments, and social media extensions managed or endorsed by SRG.

The primary purpose of this Code is to ensure a safe, organized, and professional environment where all individuals can participate without fear of harassment, misconduct, or unfair treatment.

2. Principles of Conduct

Members are expected to uphold SRG’s core values: integrity, respect, inclusion, accountability, and professionalism. All actions taken within or representing the community must reflect these principles.

Prohibited behaviors include, but are not limited to:

  • Harassment or targeted hostility

  • Discrimination of any form

  • Disruptive, toxic, or inflammatory conduct

  • Abuse of authority or manipulation of members

  • Actions that undermine community stability or reputation

  • No member left behind (Do NOT leave members behind unless agreed to leave game together)

3. Anti-Harassment & Non-Discrimination Policy

SRG enforces a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or abuse based on race, ethnicity, gender, identity, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, background, gameplay proficiency, or any other personal attribute.

Harassment includes:

  • Verbal insults or demeaning comments

  • Threats, intimidation, or coercion

  • Unwanted persistent messaging

  • Sexual or explicit conduct toward members

  • Doxxing or sharing personal information

Any violation may result in immediate disciplinary action, including removal from the community.

4. Compliance With Game, Platform, and Legal Requirements

Members must comply with all SRG policies as well as the rules outlined by:

  • Game publishers and developers

  • Discord Terms of Service and Community Guidelines

  • Applicable regional laws regarding communication and digital activity

Cheating, exploiting, or participating in activities that violate game ToS or platform regulations will result in disciplinary action, including immediate removal from SRG.

5. Communication & Interaction Standards

All communication must remain respectful, constructive, and appropriate. This includes text, voice, video, and any form of media shared.

Prohibited communication includes:

  • Excessive profanity directed at individuals

  • Hate speech, slurs, or derogatory language

  • Explicit, violent, or graphic content

  • Spam, flooding, or mass pinging

  • Political, extremist, or divisive content

  • Malicious rumors, instigation, or drama-baiting

Members are expected to use channels for their intended purpose and maintain professionalism when interacting in any SRG-affiliated space.

6. Discord-Specific Rules

All SRG Discord members must adhere to the following regulations in addition to the above policies:

6.1 Usernames, Profiles, and Status Messages

Usernames, profile pictures, and status messages must not contain:

  • Offensive or explicit content

  • Hate symbols or extremist imagery

  • Impersonation of SRG staff or public figures

6.2 Channel Etiquette

  • Follow channel descriptions and post only relevant content.

  • Refrain from derailing conversations or spamming.

  • Use proper channels for support, appeals, or staff communication.

  • No backseat moderating — concerns must be reported through proper processes.

6.3 Voice Channel Conduct

  • Maintain clear and respectful communication.

  • No ear-rape, excessive background noise, or intentionally disruptive sound.

  • Entry into private or restricted channels without authorization is not permitted.

6.4 Media and Link Sharing

Sharing media must follow safe-content rules:

  • No NSFW/NSFL content

  • No malicious links

  • No unauthorized advertisements, promotions, or clan recruiting

7. Privacy, Security & Confidentiality

Members must respect the privacy of all individuals within SRG. This includes:

  • Not sharing personal information of others

  • Not disclosing internal SRG discussions or staff-only content

  • Not circulating screenshots of private conversations without permission

Violation of confidentiality may result in immediate removal.

8. Ethical Integrity & Honesty

All participants must act honestly and transparently. Prohibited behaviors include:

  • Impersonation of staff

  • Providing false information during applications or investigations

  • Scamming, fraud, or attempting to deceive members

  • Manipulating or exploiting others for personal gain

  • Poaching members from other communities, if they want to leave their community it has to be their decision

9. Representation of SRG

When wearing SRG tags, participating in organized events, or representing SRG publicly, members must demonstrate professionalism. Misconduct under SRG’s name is subject to disciplinary review.

  • SRG Clan tag must be present at all times unless instructed otherwise

  • Name change is optional not required

10. Cooperation With Staff

Members are required to comply with reasonable requests, inquiries, or instructions from SRG staff. Failure to cooperate with an active investigation, review, or disciplinary inquiry may lead to escalated consequences.

11. Conflict Resolution Procedures

Members should attempt peaceful, respectful resolution of minor conflicts. If a dispute cannot be resolved privately, members must seek assistance from staff.

Prohibited behaviors include:

  • Retaliation

  • Public confrontation or escalating disputes

  • Weaponizing reports or making false allegations

12. Disciplinary Actions

Violations of this Code may result in actions including:

  • Verbal or written warning

  • Temporary channel or platform restrictions

  • Temporary suspension

  • Removal from specific roles or divisions

  • Permanent removal from SRG and all platforms

  • Blacklist from SRG as a whole

Severity depends on the nature and frequency of the violation. SRG leadership reserves full discretion to determine the appropriate response.

13. Acknowledgment of Requirements

Participation in Silent Response Gaming constitutes acceptance and understanding of this Code. Members are responsible for reviewing updates to this policy and remaining in compliance at all times.