// Platform Rules
Platform Rules
By participating in Starfire, you agree to abide by these rules. Violations may result in warnings, disqualification, or permanent bans.
01
General Conduct
- >Treat all participants, judges, and staff with respect
- >No harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior
- >No impersonation of other users or staff
- >Keep all communications professional and appropriate
02
Competition Rules
- >Each competition may have specific rules set by organizers — read them carefully
- >No cheating, exploiting, or using unauthorized tools
- >Submissions must be your own original work
- >Meet all deadlines — late submissions are not accepted
- >One account per person — multi-accounting is prohibited
03
Team Rules
- >Teams must meet the size requirements for each competition
- >Team captains are responsible for their team’s conduct
- >No roster manipulation after registration closes
04
Scoring & Judging
- >All scoring decisions by judges are final
- >Appeals can be submitted through official channels
- >Score manipulation or bribery attempts result in permanent bans
05
Messaging
- >Direct messaging is available between followers or users sharing an approved competition
- >No spam, unsolicited promotions, or phishing
- >Report inappropriate messages using the report function
06
Enforcement
- >WARNING: First minor offense
- >DISQUALIFICATION: Removal from a specific competition
- >TEMPORARY_BAN: Suspension from the platform
- >PERMANENT_BAN: Lifetime removal for serious violations
- >All major enforcement actions are logged and reviewable in audit records
// These rules may be updated at any time. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the current rules.