The code of conduct of the Quarantine Zone zombie server. By joining the server you automatically agree to every point below. Ignorance of the rules is no excuse — the staff may issue a penalty for any violation in the list below.
📜 This is the core code of project rules. It applies to every player without exception. Privileged players (VIP, ADMIN) additionally follow Chapter 2. Admins working with maps follow Chapter 3.
Chapter 1 · Rules for players
1.1
📌 General terms
1.1.1 By playing on the server you automatically agree to the rules. Ignorance of the rules is no excuse.
1.1.2 Respect other players and the staff.
1.1.3 Insults, toxicity and provocation are prohibited.
1.1.4 Your nickname must be readable — no ads, spam or insults toward other players or staff.
1.2
🎮 Gameplay
1.2.1
🚫 Do not obstruct your own team
1.2.1.1 Blocking passages, doors or stairs.
1.2.1.2 Exposing teammates to attacks.
1.2.1.3 Deliberately harming your own team.
1.2.2
🧟♂️ Teaming (collusion) — strictly forbidden
Penalty: warning → 15-minute ban.
Any cooperation between humans and zombies is forbidden. Any such case counts as a violation.
Teaming includes:
1.2.2.1 A zombie deliberately ignoring a specific player.
1.2.2.2 A human intentionally not killing or not fleeing a zombie.
1.2.2.3 A player giving up positions or helping zombies.
1.2.2.4 Cooperative play between a human and a zombie.
1.2.3.1 Deliberately infecting yourself or others is forbidden.
1.2.3.2 Sabotaging a round is not allowed.
1.2.3.3 Helping the opposing team is forbidden.
1.2.4
🧱 Positions and camping
1.2.4.1 Camping is allowed only in reachable spots.
1.2.4.2 Hiding spots that zombies physically cannot reach are forbidden.
1.2.4.3 Exploiting map and texture bugs is forbidden.
1.2.5
⏳ AFK and inactivity
1.2.5.1 Going AFK during a round is forbidden.
1.2.5.2 Zombies must attack and humans must take part in the game.
1.2.6
⚖️ Fair play
1.2.6.1 Any attempt to break server balance or abuse mechanics is forbidden.
1.2.7
🧬 Balance
1.2.7.1 Admins may not use the antidote (via the admin menu) when fewer than 5 players remain.
1.2.7.2 You may not anchor yourself to textures with a mine.
1.2.7.3 An admin may use the antidote only once per map via the admin menu.
1.3
💻 Cheats and third-party software
1.3.1 All cheats are strictly forbidden — aim, wallhack, speedhack and similar.
1.3.2Scripts that grant an advantage are forbidden.
1.3.3 Any tampering with the gameplay is forbidden.
1.4
💬 Communication
1.4.1 Spam, flooding and all-caps are forbidden.
1.4.2 Advertising other servers is forbidden.
1.4.3 Insults and toxic behavior are forbidden.
1.5
👮♂️ Staff
1.5.1 An admin keeps order on the server. Their decisions are binding.
1.5.2 Impersonating an admin is forbidden.
1.5.3 Penalties may be disputed only outside the in-game chat (in the Telegram group, «Complaints» section).
1.6
⚖️ Penalties
The staff may apply penalties depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Penalty stages escalate:
1Warning
2Kick
3Mute
4Temporary ban
5Permanent ban
Especially serious violations
Cheats — permanent ban.
Bug abuse / textures — ban (duration depends on severity). An admin may pull a player off an unreachable texture via amxmodmenu or grab.
1.7
📢 Additional
1.7.1 The head staff reserves the right to change the rules.
1.7.2 In disputed situations the final decision rests with the head staff.
Chapter 2 · Code of conduct for VIP and ADMIN
👑 By receiving privileges (VIP or ADMIN) you automatically agree to all project rules. Privileged players are the face of the server, and they are held to twice the standard.
2.1
📌 General terms and role separation
2.1.1VIP players must follow the rules like everyone else. VIPs have no moderation powers and cannot demand penalties for other players.
2.1.2ADMIN staff must use their powers solely to maintain order — not for entertainment or personal gain.
2.1.3Be reasonable. Arrogance, insults and provocation based on status are forbidden. Communication must stay civil.
2.1.4Condition. Playing or administering the server while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden.
2.2
⚖️ Admin duties
2.2.1Respond to reports. An admin must respond to requests to check a suspect. If busy, they must say so.
2.2.2Evidence required. Banning on mere «suspicion» (WH, Aim, SH) is forbidden. The admin must go into Spectator and gather proof.
2.2.3Explain the reason. An admin must be able to clearly explain the reason for a penalty.
2.2.4Appeals. If a player files an unban request with a demo, the admin who issued the ban must review it as soon as possible.
2.2.5Be active. Stay active in the project Telegram/Discord and help newcomers with the rules and mechanics.
2.3
🚫 Strict bans
⚠️ Punished by removal of privileges!
2.3.1Sharing credentials. Sharing the password or privilege access with third parties is strictly forbidden.
2.3.2Leaking information. Publishing internal admin information (reports, demos, screenshots from other admins) is forbidden.
2.3.3Cheats. Using cheats or bugs (even «just for testing») — instant removal of privileges plus a permanent ban.
2.3.4Favoritism. Covering up friends' violations is forbidden.
2.3.5Personal grudges. Banning or kicking players over personal conflicts is forbidden.
2.3.6Overriding others. Lifting bans or mutes issued by another admin is strictly forbidden.
2.3.7Command abuse. Using admin tools for fun, trolling or gaining an advantage is forbidden.
2.4
🧟♂️ Gameplay
2.4.1No teaming. Any alliance between a human and a zombie is strictly forbidden.
2.4.2No throwing. Deliberately throwing the game (willingly giving yourself to zombies) is forbidden.
2.4.3Spectator limit. VIP and ADMIN must not occupy more than 2 slots in Spectator mode.
2.4.4 An admin may use Devil or Survivor only once per map. If any admin has already granted Devil or Survivor on this map, granting it again is forbidden.
2.4.5 Making yourself or anyone else a Devil / Survivor is forbidden if:
— It is the first round on the map.
— The infection countdown has not reached the 5-second mark.
— The infection has already started.
2.4.6 Staff may not respawn themselves or other players during special rounds such as «Pile on Pile» and «Epidemic».
2.4.7 Staff may not respawn themselves or other players during the special «Boss» event.
2.4.8 Staff may not start the special rounds «Survivor», «Nemesis», «Pile on Pile» and «Epidemic» unless 3 rounds have passed since the last special round.
2.5
🛠 Penalty order
Any violations (music over the mic, misbehavior, shouting) are handled by this sequence:
2.5.1Warning — spoken or in chat.
2.5.2Mute — if the player ignores the warning.
2.5.3Ban — repeat offenses, severe insults, malicious violations.
An admin is forbidden to get into verbal fights. Stay cool: use Mute or Ban.
2.6
🔴 Penalty system for VIP and ADMIN
When these rules are broken, sanctions are applied to privileged players:
2.6.1 Warning.
2.6.2 Temporary loss of privileges (from 3 days to 1 month).
2.6.3 Full removal of privileges with no restoration and no refund.
Chapter 3 · Map-change rules (for admins)
3.1
🚫 No arbitrary changes
3.1.1 Changing the map on a personal whim or a «buddy's request» is forbidden.
3.1.2 Grounds for a change: lag or a request from 70% of players.
3.2
📊 The vote is law
3.2.1 First start a poll: amx_vote "Smena kartu?" "Da" "Net".
3.2.2 If the majority votes «Yes», run amx_votemap (at least 3 maps to choose from). Do not force a single map.
3.3
⏳ The 15-minute rule
3.3.1 The minimum interval between changes is 15 minutes.
3.3.2 Let players enjoy the map and earn ammo packs.
3.4
🛑 Finish the round
3.4.1 Changing the map in the heat of battle is strictly forbidden.
3.4.2 Especially — during a special round (Nemesis, Survivor, etc.). Wait for the «Humans / Zombies win» message.
