Use of an IRC network is a privilege, not a right; abuse of privilege will lead to loss of privilege. Server administrators have absolute say over whether you are allowed to use their server or not.

IRC Network Rules

• Proxies and TOR: Due to high risk of abuse, open proxies and TOR nodes are not allowed on our network. We utilize BOPM to scan for open proxies upon connect. This tool verifies that your host is not running any open proxies or otherwise open to abuse whenever you connect. If you are banned in error please post a support request inside the forums. Please be aware the proxy monitor tries to connect to ports on your system and may cause firewall notifications.


• Session Limits: There is a session limit of 3 clients per address. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis. Clone abuse is grounds for banning.


• Bots: Well behaved bots are allowed. Annoying bots or bots which are insecure or poorly behaved are not allowed. Channel owners may have their own policy for public bots; it is advised you check with a channel operator before bringing a bot into a channel. Please mark your bot with user mode +B and your nick in the "Real Name" field so that an oper can locate you if your bot malfunctions. Absolutely no "botnets" are allowed and any illegal activity will be reported to your ISP!


• Ban Evasion: Ban evasion is not permitted and is grounds for being banned from the network. Channel bans are between you and the channel operators.


• Flooding: Flooding is not allowed and is grounds for being banned from the network.


• Channel Policy: The operators of a given channel are there to moderate the channel and prevent abuse of the channel. IRCops will not intervene except in extreme circumstances.


• User Policy: Abuse of other users is not allowed, this includes but is not limited to harassment, impersonating another user with intent to harm his/her reputation, and flooding (see "Flooding" above). It is suggested that users use the ignore feature. IRCops will only intervene in extreme circumstances.


• Warez: Warez trading is not permitted, and the network is not for conducting activities which may be illegal.

These rules may be changed, and new rules may be added, at any time. You agree to check the Zero Axis Network web site from time to time to review any rule changes that may have been made.