Code of Conduct

Last Updated: 11th Feb, 2026

ARTICLE I – SCOPE & APPLICABILITY

1.1 These laws apply to all users, all sections, and all country forums on Defence.gg.
1.2 Use of the forum constitutes acceptance of these laws.
1.3 Ignorance, intent, or popularity does not exempt a user from enforcement.

2.1 Statements presented as fact must be supported by available evidence or reliable reporting at the time of posting.
2.2 Claims lacking direct sources or full verification must be clearly labeled as Opinion, Analysis, or Hypothesis.
2.3 Repeated dissemination of misleading or false information may result in enforcement action.

4.1 Criticism and discussion of governments, policies, military decisions, equipment, and historical actions is permitted.
4.2 Discussion involving countries, institutions, or populations is allowed; personal attacks, dehumanization or slurs are not.
4.3 Calls for violence, hate speech, or incitement result in immediate enforcement.

6.1 Coordinated propaganda, agenda-pushing, or narrative flooding is prohibited.
6.2 Repetitive posting of identical viewpoints across multiple threads is classified as spam.
6.3 Nationalistic slogans without analytical substance may be restricted.

8.1 Moderators act to preserve discussion quality and forum integrity.
8.2 Enforcement actions may include warnings, content removal, temporary or permanent bans.
8.3 Appeals must be respectful, factual, and submitted through proper channels.
8.4 Final decisions rest with the moderation team.

9.1 Feedback and suggestions belong in the Community section.
9.2 Public disputes regarding moderation outside designated areas are prohibited.

10.1 Defence.gg exists for analysis, learning, and informed discussion.
10.2 Content intended to provoke outrage, spread misinformation, or inflame divisions will not be tolerated.
10.3 These laws may be amended as the forum evolves.

ARTICLE II – ACCURACY & TRUTHFULNESS

2.1 Statements presented as fact must be supported by available evidence or reliable reporting at the time of posting.

2.2 Claims lacking direct sources or full verification must be clearly labeled as Opinion, Analysis, or Hypothesis.

2.3 Repeated dissemination of misleading or false information may result in enforcement action.

ARTICLE IV – CONDUCT & RESPECT

4.1 Criticism and discussion of governments, policies, military decisions, equipment, and historical actions is permitted.

4.2 Discussion involving countries, institutions, or populations is allowed; personal attacks, dehumanization or slurs are not.

4.3 Calls for violence, hate speech, or incitement result in immediate enforcement.