SERVER RULES

Respect for All Members

Treat all members with respect at all times. Any disrespectful or hostile behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action.

Follow Instructions from Staff

Supervisors, desk services, and community leaders are here to ensure the smooth operation of the server. Adhere to their instructions, and if you have concerns, respectfully gather evidence and submit a ticket for review.

Be Courteous in Communications

Always use polite language and maintain a respectful tone in all interactions. Disrespectful or abusive language will result in warnings or more severe disciplinary measures.

Assist in Processing Your Ticket

When seeking help, be clear and concise, and refrain from spamming requests. Respect the time and effort of everyone involved.

Respect Decisions from Leadership

The server owner and appointed administrators have the final say in server matters. Feedback and suggestions are welcome, but their decisions are made with the best interest of the community in mind.

Constructive Criticism Only

If you disagree with any decisions, express your concerns constructively. Personal attacks and inappropriate comments are strictly prohibited.

No Harassment

Harassing or bullying members, either publicly or privately, is unacceptable and will result in immediate disciplinary action.

Report Issues Appropriately

For any issues, use the designated channels such as Support chat, the ticket system, or DMs for confidential matters. Avoid making public accusations or airing grievances publicly.

Age Requirement

All applicants must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to join and participate in The Los Angeles Experience, in accordance with Discord Terms of Service. Members in countries with higher minimum age requirements must comply with their local age restriction. Anyone found to be under the minimum required age will be removed without exception.

Technical Requirements

All members must own a legitimate, non-pirated copy of Grand Theft Auto V, have a working microphone with clear audio quality, and be able to fluently speak, read, and understand English to ensure effective communication across all platforms.

Platform & Software Requirements

All members must have access to and reliably operate FiveM and Discord. Members must maintain a stable internet connection capable of supporting in-game participation and voice communication.

Behavioral Standards

All members must treat one another with basic respect regardless of rank, role, background, or personal opinions. Disrespectful behavior, harassment, and discrimination will not be tolerated on any platform.

Application and Membership Compliance

By submitting an application, all members acknowledge and agree to comply with all rules and policies. Continued membership is contingent upon consistent adherence to these standards.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Members must respect the privacy of others. Strictly prohibited: sharing personal information without consent, doxxing, sharing private DM recordings, posting someone's media without permission, and impersonating another member.

Community Compliance and Updates

All policies are subject to change at the discretion of Community Management. It is each member's responsibility to stay informed. Ignorance of an updated rule is not a valid excuse.

Prohibited Language

Zero-tolerance for: sexual violence / pedophilia references (any mention of rape, molestation, or sexual acts involving minors), and encouragement of self-harm or suicide ("Kill yourself," "KYS"). Bypassing filters using alternate spelling is still a violation. "Dark humor" or "private VC context" are not valid excuses. Staff may act based on tone, frequency, and context even if specific words are not listed.

NSFW, Harassment & Inappropriate Content

Sexual harassment is not tolerated: unwanted sexual jokes, remarks about another member's body, repeated flirting that makes others uncomfortable, pressuring for sexual interaction, mocking gender/sexual identity, and graphic discussions in public channels. Targeted harassment (bullying, ganging up, public callouts to embarrass, weaponizing memes) is strictly prohibited. "It was just a joke" or "they didn't complain" is not a valid defense.

Respectful Interaction

All members must treat others with dignity and professionalism. Prohibited: harassment, bullying, discrimination based on protected characteristics, hostile conduct, repeated inappropriate jokes at specific individuals, and mocking or provoking others. Disagreements must be handled with maturity — keep disputes civil and avoid public arguments.

Communication Standards

Excessive profanity is discouraged. Racist, homophobic, sexually explicit, or intentionally offensive language is strictly prohibited. Voice chat rules: use push-to-talk, avoid mic spamming, respect when others request quiet.

Zero Tolerance — Harassment & Discrimination

Zero Tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or targeted abuse. Prohibited: racial/ethnic discrimination, slurs, gender-based harassment, sexual harassment, cyber bullying, intimidation tactics. Applies across all LAE platforms. Clear and intentional violations will receive no warnings.

Roleplay Conduct

All RP must reflect believable, grounded actions. Prohibited: reckless driving without IC justification, unrealistic criminal behaviour, powergaming, combat logging, RDM/VDM. IC and OOC must remain clearly separate. Never use OOC knowledge to influence IC decisions (metagaming).

Chain of Command Compliance

All members must respect the established Chain of Command. Direct questions and concerns to the appropriate level of leadership. Jumping the chain without valid reason may result in delays or dismissal.

Impersonation & Misuse of Authority

Members may not impersonate another user, staff member, or role. False claims of elevated permissions result in immediate disciplinary action. Staff must exercise their roles fairly — misuse of administrative tools, favoritism, or using authority to intimidate others is strictly prohibited.

Accountability & Integrity

Members must be honest during all staff-led investigations. Violations: lying to staff, withholding facts, tampering with logs, encouraging others to lie. Members found dishonest will face more severe action than if they had been truthful.

Reporting Violations

All reports must be submitted through the official support ticket system. Include screenshots, clips, or timestamps. False reports will result in disciplinary action. Retaliating against a member for a good-faith report is strictly prohibited.

Operational Structure

Hierarchy: (1) Community President, (2) Community Lead/Manager, (3) Staff Lead. Administrative roles: Administration, Senior Moderation, Moderation, and Support (entry-level). Each role has defined responsibilities within the community's operations.

Chain of Command

All members must follow the established Chain of Command. Final authority rests with the highest-ranking active staff member involved in a matter. Failure to respect the CoC may result in delays or disciplinary action.

Applications & Promotions

The Los Angeles Experience uses a merit-based progression system. Applications are reviewed based on staffing needs, conduct, and community engagement. Promotions are earned through demonstrated merit, professionalism, and consistent activity.

General Roleplay Standards

RP must reflect real-world logic. Violations: FailRP, Metagaming, Powergaming, RDM/VDM, GTA-Style Driving, NITRP (no intent to RP), Combat Logging, RevengeRP (returning after death to retaliate), Baiting (provoking without IC justification), Abuse of Audio (soundboard disruption). Always separate IC and OOC conversations.

Character Rules & New Life Rule

New Life Rule (NLR): When a character dies, they lose all memory of events leading up to death. You may not return to the scene, seek revenge, or use information from the previous life. Characters must have realistic backgrounds and consistent behaviour. Throwaway characters used for troll behaviour will be subject to administrative review.

Area of Patrol (AOP)

All members must remain within the currently designated AOP during active RP unless directed otherwise by staff. AOP is set by staff and may be adjusted based on server population or ongoing scenarios. Unauthorized relocation outside the AOP is not permitted.

Law Enforcement & Civilian Interaction

Civilians must comply with reasonable commands from law enforcement unless they have a valid IC reason not to. Randomly fleeing or resisting without RP justification is FailRP. Civilians may not impersonate law enforcement, fire, EMS, or emergency services without staff approval. The /911 system is for in-character reporting only.

Prohibited Scenarios

PROHIBITED without exception: Sexual Roleplay (any form), School Shootings or Education-Based Violence, Unauthorized impersonation of Government/Public Services. RESTRICTED (requires prior staff approval): Terrorism/Mass Casualty Events, Sensitive or Disturbing Themes (excessive gore, mental health crises, hostage executions). Engaging in restricted scenarios without approval results in immediate administrative action.

Scene Management

Leaving a scene without IC resolution to avoid consequences is Combat Logging and strictly prohibited. If you must leave due to emergency, notify involved parties immediately. If you crash during an active scene, return as soon as possible. Deliberate disruption or evasion results in administrative action.

Priority Rules

Use /prio-start before initiating any priority. Staff approval may be required. Back-to-back priorities from the same player/group are not permitted. Use /prio-stop after a priority ends — a cooldown follows. Every priority must have a realistic backstory. Priorities for chaos or trolling will be shut down immediately.

Water Evasion Guidelines

Characters may remain underwater for no more than 10–20 seconds without a valid IC justification (e.g., scuba gear). Water evasions should not exceed 5–10 minutes. Circling endlessly, exploiting terrain, or avoiding capture through unrealistic movement will result in staff intervention.

Booster Vehicle Policy

Booster vehicles are a privilege monitored by staff at all times. All driving must be realistic and immersion-friendly. Reckless or stunt-based driving is prohibited. Booster vehicles may not be used in priority situations. Misuse results in permanent loss of access with no appeal.

In-Game Chats (/ooc, /gme, /me)

/ooc: for brief clarifications, sound checks, confirming lag. Prohibited: rude remarks, arguing, drama, spamming. /gme (Global Me): for scene-wide civilian updates. Not for casual OOC discussion. /me (Local Me): for describing physical actions. Not for advertising or powergaming (initiating actions without giving others time to respond).

Law Enforcement Standards

LEOs must maintain professionalism and integrity. Corruption is prohibited unless approved as an authorized RP storyline. Resources must match incident scale. Code 3 must reflect a real emergency. Mandatory radio call-ins: en route, on scene, and clear. When a dispatcher is online in CAD, do not self-attach to calls. Always clear your call once a scene concludes.

Civilian Roleplay Standards

All civilian characters must have a realistic name, consistent behaviour, and believable backstory. Passive roles (Postal Worker, Taxi Driver, Waste Management, Airline Pilot, Construction Worker, City Maintenance) are restricted to non-criminal gameplay. Criminal RP must be justified, proportionate, and RP-driven. All civilians must have characters, vehicles, and registered firearms in CAD before active RP.

General Media Guidelines

All members may create and share media consistent with community values. Do not record or publish content involving private or administrative discussions without prior permission. Media should reflect fair, respectful, and immersive gameplay.

Media Content Guidelines

Media must center on in-game scenarios. Do not include admin tools, staff panels, internal discussions, or confidential material without written approval from a Community Manager or higher. Content must not include inappropriate language, harassment, bullying, gratuitous non-RP violence, or misleading thumbnails that misrepresent the community.

Types of Disciplinary Actions

Actions: (1) Verbal Warning, (2) Written Warning, (3) Temporary Ban, (4) Permanent Ban. ESCALATION RULE: Any player who receives 3 bans of any kind will be permanently banned. Any player who accumulates 4 warnings of any kind will also be permanently banned, regardless of the nature of the most recent offense.

Investigation Procedures

Report violations via the #tickets channel. A staff member reviews the report and escalates if sufficient cause exists. Evidence collected includes chat logs, recordings, and witness statements. The member involved is given an opportunity to share their side. All investigations are handled confidentially.

Appeals Process

Appeals must be submitted within 7 days of the disciplinary action. Include all relevant evidence. A staff member not involved in the original investigation will re-review the case. The administration team will issue a final decision (uphold, modify, or overturn). All appeal decisions are final.

Code of Conduct During Investigations

Members must be truthful at all times during investigations. Members not directly involved must not attempt to influence or interfere. Comply with staff instructions and participate constructively.

Non-Retaliation Policy

Retaliation against any member who submits a good-faith report, cooperates with an investigation, or serves as a witness is strictly prohibited. Retaliation includes threats, harassment, social exclusion, or retaliatory reporting. Counter-reports filed more than 48 hours after the original report, or with fabricated violations, will be treated as retaliation.