Game/Developer/Platform Terms of Service (ToS):

Please take time to read and understand the ToS of the game/developer that is being run on our servers as these rules apply across all servers running these titles. If someone is breaking any of the rules listed there, use the in-game functions to report the player(s), even for conduct-related matters. Also, we recommend using the in-game mute function for any individual players you are having issues with if it is available.

Players may be moderated for breaking the Game/Developer/Platform ToS

VAC/Game Ban Policy:

Players who attempt to connect to the server on a Steam account with any VAC/Game bans will have their SteamID permanently banned.

Players who share verified unique identifiers with an account that has a VAC/Non-Rust Game ban under 3 years old will be suspended until the VAC/Game ban on the other Steam account has reached 3 years old.

Players with verified alts of a Rust Game Banned (EAC) player will be banned permanently.

There are no appeals or exceptions to bans placed under this policy.

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Team Limit Server-Specific Rules:
Pickle Servers is committed to providing top-tier community-based team-limit servers. In order to provide the best and most authentic experience, we have special rules and policies in place for our servers that feature team limits. Pickle Duo and Quad share the same set of team limit rules. Pickle Solo, however, has its own set of unique adaptations to the standard Pickle Team Limit rule set. Select the server you will be playing on to view its specific rules.

• PICKLE SOLO RULES & POLICIES
• PICKLE DUO RULES & POLICIES
• PICKLE QUAD RULES & POLICIES

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General Server Rules:

Hardware/software cheating:

We do not tolerate any hardware/software cheating/hacks (ESP hacks, Recoil Scripting, Blacklisted devices such as Bloody Mouse, etc.).

Verified cheating bans are permanent and cannot be appealed.

High Risk Players:

Pickle Servers team members reserve the right to temporarily or permanently remove players who have accounts that are identified as a high risk. This can be a high risk due to past play history, account details, previous associations, past Rust Game Bans on alts, etc... High Risk suspensions may be manually or automatically placed.

Permanent suspensions are placed on High Risk Players until the player suspended reaches out to our team via our Discord support system to be manually reviewed and the risk verified. Afterwards the suspension will either be removed, reduced or remain.

Association:

We will ban team members (green dot/base authorized etc.) for association with a cheater even if the members of the team were unaware they were playing with a user who is banned by Pickle Servers for cheating.

24-hour suspension if it appears the players were unaware of the cheating teammate
Permanent suspension if we find that the players were likely aware of the cheating teammate.
Second-time association violations within 3 years of a previous violation will result in a permanent ban with limited options to appeal.
Third time association violations within 3 years of a previous violation are permanent with no appeal.

We will ban team members (green dot/base authorized etc.) for association with a player that was recently Rust Game Banned and played on a Pickle Server in the current or previous months wipe even if the members of the team were unaware they were playing with a user who was eligible for a Rust Game Ban.

24-hour suspension if it appears the players were unaware of activity that would lead to the teammates Rust Game Ban.
Permanent suspension if we find that the players were likely aware of activity that would lead to the teammates Rust Game Ban.
Second-time association violations within 3 years of a previous violation will result in a permanent ban with limited options to appeal.
Third time association violations within 3 years of a previous violation are permanent with no appeal.

Player Behavior

Offensive materials on in-game items are not allowed; admins or moderators may change or destroy these items without warning. This includes all items in which a player can edit and leave customized messages and/or artwork.

We recognize that trash talk and competitive banter are integral parts of the Rust experience. Players are encouraged to engage in spirited in-game communication, and it should remain within the game's context. The safety and privacy of our players are of utmost importance. We reserve the right to moderate any behavior or content that we deem inappropriate or harmful to our community or business, regardless of whether it is explicitly mentioned in these rules. Actions considered excessively toxic, harmful, or disruptive to the community's well-being may be subject to moderation at our discretion. In cases involving illegal activities, we will cooperate with authorities if approached with a legitimate request, and we will proactively report any illegal activities we observe to the relevant authorities.

Moderation for player behavior violations can vary from a server mute to temporary suspensions or permanent Policy or ToS Violation bans based on the severity of the violation and at the discretion of Pickle Servers administrators.