A Forums account is banned if a Forums member breaks any of the Artix Rules or Forums Rules. Usually a warning is issued first via PM (Private Message) and then multiple warnings of rules violations will lead to a ban, depending on the situation and a Forum members' usage history. When a ban is issued, an email explaining the reason and length of the ban is sent to the email on file with the Forums account.

Bans lengths usually start at 3 days and then will lengthen to 7 days, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and permanent, depending on the situation, issue, type of rules violation, if the violation is repeated multiple times, etc. The best way to avoid a ban is to make sure to follow all of the rules at all times!

Some specific ban examples are:

• Posting/linking to something inappropriate receives a lengthy or permanent ban
• Plagiarism is an automatic 2 week ban
• Creating accounts solely to advertise/spam/sell or trade accounts is a permanent ban that can be appealed at a later date

Only one Forums account is allowed per player. Creating multiple accounts may result in a ban and the multiple accounts will be permanently closed.

If your Forums account was banned and you do not know why or wish to appeal your ban, you can respond to the email sent to you once the ban was issued and a Forum Moderator can assist you. You can also email Lady Tomo, the Ban Administrator, for more information.

Please email Lady Tomo for regarding your Forums Account ban.