The V Rising Code of Conduct only applies to Official Stunlock Studios servers. Official Stunlock Studios servers can be identified by the V Rising logo to the left of the server name in the server select screen.
Private servers may utilize their own rules or Code of Conduct, at the discretion of the server owner. For more information on a private server's Code of Conduct, or if you need to report rules violations on the private server specifically, please contact the private server's owner or administrator directly.
These rules are not meant to be an exhaustive list of prohibited behavior. We reserve the right to amend and add to it in order to preserve the integrity of our users' experiences.
Offensive Language
Users found to use offensive and/or vulgar language are subject to penalty. You may not use any sexually explicit, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive language. This includes all communication with other players, including character names.
Real-life threats to and harassment of other users is always unacceptable.
Cheating
The use of third-party programs to automate parts of the game or gain unfair advantage is explicitly forbidden and will result in action against your account.
You may not exploit any bug, and you will not communicate the existence of any such exploitable bugs to gain unfair advantage over or degrade others' game experience. You will promptly report any such bugs to support staff. You can read more about reporting bugs here: How to Report Bugs
Behavior
Users are expected to treat each other with respect. This includes actions that result in degrading the game experience for other users such as griefing and mass spamming. This behavior can take many forms, and we retain the right to apply penalties for behaviors unlisted, which we deem inappropriate.
Excessive spamming of in-game chat, with or without commercial purpose, is prohibited.
You may not arrange for the exchange or transfer of any pirated or illegal software, nor engage in the buying and selling of accounts, services or items involving the use of real currency.
You may not impersonate any Stunlock Studio employees or volunteer groups, or claim to have exploitable connections to Stunlock Studio employees or volunteer groups.
Falsely reporting players with the intent of having them banned will result in actions against your account.
Our Community Rules explain how players are expected to interact with others when using our services.
The examples below describe behaviour that is not permitted, but they do not cover every possible situation. Behaviour that harms the community or violates the spirit of these standards may still result in enforcement action even if it is not specifically listed. Failure to follow the Community Rules may lead to moderation action, including warnings, temporary restrictions, or permanent suspension of your account.
Examples of Prohibited Conduct
Bullying and Harassment
Treat other players with respect — whether in matches, chat, or anywhere else in our community, including when communicating with our staff. Threatening or abusive messages, repeatedly targeting another player, or behaviour intended to make someone feel unwelcome, intimidated, or distressed is not allowed.
Discrimination and Hate Speech
Our games are for everyone. Content or behaviour that targets people based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or similar personal characteristics is not permitted. This includes hateful language in chat, usernames, or any other in-game content. You may not like everyone you play with, but you must treat others with basic respect.
Cheating, Griefing, and Trolling
Cheating undermines fair play. Using hacks, exploits, bots, aimbots, or any other unauthorized software to gain an unfair advantage is prohibited. Deliberately disrupting gameplay — such as griefing, intentionally throwing matches, or trolling other players — is also not allowed.
Impersonation
Players must not impersonate other people. This includes pretending to be another player, a member of our team, a moderator, or any real person in order to mislead others. Creating accounts designed to resemble someone else is also not permitted.
Dangerous or Illegal Activities
Our games must not be used to promote or organise illegal or harmful activity. This includes encouraging violence, facilitating illegal trade, or sharing content that could put people at risk of harm.
Scams and Deceptive Practices
Do not attempt to deceive other players. This includes:
scamming players out of in-game items or currency
running fake giveaways
sharing phishing links
pretending to be our support team to obtain account details
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Report suspicious messages and avoid clicking links you do not trust.
Inappropriate Content
Content shared within our games must remain appropriate. Sexually explicit material, graphic violence outside normal gameplay, and content that a reasonable person would consider seriously offensive are not permitted. This includes usernames, profile images, and chat messages. Higher standards may apply in areas of our services where younger players may be present.
Child Safety
Protecting children is a priority. We operate a zero-tolerance policy for activity that harms or exploits minors. This includes both criminal conduct and behaviour that may pose serious risks to children’s safety or wellbeing. Serious violations may result in immediate account termination and may be referred to law enforcement authorities.
Reporting Rule Violations
If another player behaves in a way that breaks our Community Rules — for example, harassment, cheating, or offensive language — you can report them by reaching out to our player support team at: info@playvrising.com.