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General Command Usage Rules

The following rules apply to all staff members with command access, regardless of rank:
  • Commands must only be used for moderation, safety, or operational purposes.
  • Commands must never be used for personal advantage or trolling
  • Abuse of commands, even once, may result in immediate disciplinary action.
  • All actions taken using commands must be justifiable and proportionate.
  • Staff must be prepared to explain and justify any command usage to Senior Management.
  • Commands must not be used as punishment unless explicitly permitted by policy.
  • If unsure whether a command is appropriate, do not use it — escalate the situation.

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Management Command Permissions

Management-level staff have limited administrative access focused on player moderation and operational support.

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Permitted Command Types

  • Player moderation
  • Shift or session control
  • Minor corrective actions

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Commonly Permitted Commands

  • :warn [player] [reason]
  • :kick [player] [reason]
  • :mute [player]
  • :unmute [player]
  • :freeze [player]
  • :unfreeze [player]
  • :respawn [player]
  • :jail [player] (short-term, non-punitive only)
  • :unjail [player]
  • :viewlogs [player] (if applicable)

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Restrictions

  • Must not ban players permanently.
  • Must not use teleport, fly, or god commands for personal use.
  • Must not modify game state, vehicles, or race outcomes.
  • Must not issue punishments outside defined moderation guidelines.

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Senior Management Command Permissions

Senior Management members have extended authority and are responsible for investigations, escalations, and higher-impact actions.

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Permitted Command Types

  • Advanced moderation
  • Investigation and oversight (if applicable)
  • Event or system supervision

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Commonly Permitted Commands

  • All Management commands, plus:
  • :ban [player] [duration/reason]
  • :pban [player] [reason]
  • :sban [player] [reason]
  • :unban [player]
  • :tempban [player] [time]
  • :teleport [player] [to]
  • :bring [player]
  • :to [player]
  • :view [player]
  • :unview
  • :logs
  • :warnings [player]

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Restrictions

  • Must not use commands to influence race results unfairly.
  • Shutdowns must be justified and reported.
  • Teleport commands must not be abused for convenience.
  • Disciplinary actions must align with TrackRace moderation policy.

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Executive Command Permissions

Executives hold the highest level of administrative authority and are responsible for system-wide actions and oversight.

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Permitted Command Types

  • Full administrative access
  • System management
  • Emergency intervention

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Commonly Permitted Commands

  • All previous commands, plus:
  • :slock
  • :unslock
  • :globalmessage
  • :give [item]
  • :shutdown

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Restrictions

  • Must not act emotionally or impulsively.
  • Must document major actions.
  • Must not override policies without valid justification.
  • Executive powers must never be used casually.

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Prohibited Command Usage (All Levels)

The following actions are strictly prohibited:
  • Using commands on friends or rivals to gain advantage.
  • Trolling players using admin tools.
  • Using commands for entertainment or flexing authority.
  • Punishing players without evidence or reason.
  • Bypassing cooldowns or restrictions intentionally.
  • Using commands while off-duty unless authorised.
  • Using commands to avoid gameplay consequences.

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Logging & Accountability

  • All command usage is logged automatically where possible.
  • Staff may be asked to explain or justify command usage.
  • Failure to justify may be treated as misuse.
  • Tampering with logs or attempting to hide command usage is a serious offence.

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Emergency Situations

In emergencies (exploits, server crashes, mass rule-breaking):
  • Senior Management or Executives may take immediate action.
  • Actions must be reported and documented afterward.
  • Management-level staff must escalate immediately and avoid overstepping.

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Violations & Enforcement

Misuse of commands may result in:
  • Formal warnings
  • Suspension
  • Demotion
  • Immediate termination
Severity depends on intent, impact, and prior history.

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Conclusion

Administrative commands are powerful tools that must be used responsibly and professionally. All TrackRace staff members with command access are expected to uphold these guidelines to maintain fairness, trust, and integrity within the TrackRace community. If you are unsure whether a command is appropriate, do not use it — escalate to Senior Management or Executives.