Welcome to the Offworld Industries Hosting Policies. Below is the Server Licensing Policies that detail what you should know and what is required to host a server for our games. Included further down is the Server Administration Policies with information on how to manage your server when it is up and running.

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Offworld Industries Hosting Policies

Welcome to the Offworld Industries Hosting Policies. This document outlines everything you need to know to host and manage a server for Offworld Industries (OWI) games. It includes:

Server Licensing Policies – Requirements for hosting a licensed server.
Server Administration Policies – Guidelines for managing a live server.

1. Server Licensing Policies

Accountability & Code of Conduct

The license holder is responsible for the behavior of all community members and admins, both on the server and across associated platforms.
All server activity must adhere to the Offworld Code of Conduct (CoC).
Violations must be addressed within 7 days once reported. Failure to take timely action may result in license revocation.

Purpose of the License System

The license system ensures players can find servers that:

Have a dedicated admin team.
Use reliable, powerful hardware.
Promote teamwork and communication.
Offer a positive experience, especially for new players.

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2. Server License Requirements

L1.1 – Developer Access

All licensed servers must enable admin and debug access for Offworld developers and QA.
Admin commands will only be used with online admin permission.
OWI staff activity is visible to in-game admins.

L1.2 – Public Access

Servers must remain publicly accessible at all times.
No password-locking or hiding licensed servers.
Offworld staff must always be able to access the server.

L1.3 – Exploitation

Intentional abuse of bugs or attempts to crash/harm other servers may lead to license revocation.

L1.4 – Naming

Servers may not use “official” or imply affiliation with Offworld Industries.
Do not copy or closely resemble other licensed server names.

L1.7 – Multiple Servers

Each server must have a unique name.
Communities running multiple servers must label them clearly (e.g., ServerName #1, ServerName #2).

L1.8 – License Limitations

Communities may apply for up to 4 licenses.
Additional licenses require justification.
Licenses are non-transferable, non-sellable, and non-shareable.
Violations result in immediate license revocation and possible ban from licensing.

L1.9 – Server Ownership

One main license holder per community is allowed.
If ownership changes, you must notify Offworld and reapply for licensing.

L1.11 – Admins per Server

Minimum of 10 admins per server (more information can be found in A1.3).
More servers = more admins (e.g., 3 servers = 30 admins).

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L1.12 – Moderation

Servers may set their own standards for disciplinary actions, provided they align with the Squad Code of Conduct. Servers are expected to enforce their rules in a consistent and transparent manner.

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Any shared bans or reports must be supported by evidence and made available upon Offworld request.

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Servers may ban players to protect the integrity of their server. This does not require evidence, provided it is not shared with 3rd parties

L1.13 – Application Process

Licensing is not guaranteed.
Offworld may reject any application at its discretion.
Attempting to bypass bans by applying under alternate aliases may result in a permanent ban.

3. Licensed Server Placement In-Game

Licensed servers appear in the primary Server Browser tab.
Unlicensed servers appear under Custom Servers.

4. Server Performance Requirements

Memory & Hardware

Each server requires:
- 8 GB RAM minimum
- 4 GB additional per game instance
- Recommended: 3000+ MHz memory speed
- Virtual Machines (VM, VPS, VDS, etc) are not permitted for licensing due to inadequate performance.

Recommended CPUs

Below is a list of CPUs that have been tested and confirmed to offer sufficient performance for hosting. CPUs not listed may be permitted for licensing with prior approval, provided they offer comparable performance. Maintaining adequate server performance is the responsibility of the license holder.

Intel

I7 - 10700k/kf, 13700k/kf, 14700k/kf 14900k/kf
I9 - 10900k/kf, 11900k/kf, 12900k/kf, 13700k/kf, 13900k/kf

Intel Xeon

Xeon W-1290P
Xeon E-2388G (5 GHz)

AMD

Ryzen 7 - 5700x, 5800x 7700x 9700x 9900x 9950x,
Ryzen 7 X3D - 5700X3D, 5800X3D, 7800X3D,
Ryzen 9 - 5900X, 5950X, 7900, 7900X, 7950X,
Ryzen 9 X3D - 7900X3D, 7950X3D, 9950X3D

Performance Enforcement

If your server does not perform within the “green” performance range, Offworld may:
- Request upgrades
- Reduce your server’s player limit
- Revoke your license if unresolved
Admin count requirements remain unchanged regardless of server size.

5. Contact & Support

For assistance with hosting, licensing, or reporting issues:

Website: offworldindustries.com
Email: support@offworldindustries.com
All server owners should join the Offworld Industries Hosting Discord.: Join via official invite https://discord.gg/qEZP9pM4gH and check #welcome channel to for the roles to gain appropriate access and support.

Server Licensing Policies Overview

Core Requirements

Accountability: License holders are responsible for admin and community behavior across all platforms.
Transparency: Servers must always be public, visible, and accessible to Offworld staff.
Hardware: Must meet strict hardware standards (see approved CPU list).
Daily Maintenance: Servers must be restarted regularly for performance.
Unique Naming: Avoid naming conflicts and "official" branding.
Admin Ratio: 10 admins per Squad server

Violations Leading to Revocation

Abuse of admin powers or hostile behavior.
Exploiting bugs or harming other servers.
Selling/sharing licenses.
Poor server performance (i.e., Red TPS < 15).
Hosting on unapproved hardware (VPS/VM/Cloud unless dedicated/self-hosted).
Not responding to incident reports within 7 days.

Server Health System

GREEN: >35 TPS (optimal)
YELLOW: <25 TPS (watch performance)
RED: <15 TPS (at risk of license revocation)

Applying for a License

Apply via the Server License Portal. https://license.offworldindustries.com/
Use an Offworld Hosting Partner or approved self-hosted hardware.
Upon approval, receive a license key via email for server config.

When to Reapply

Changing hardware, hosting provider, or server ownership.
Upon request by Offworld.

Appeals and Violations

If a license is revoked:
- You will be contacted and given a chance to respond.
- You may appeal via the Offworld Hosting Discord using the ticket system.
- Re-approval may come with conditions.
- Further violations after an appeal result in harsher consequences.

Administration Policies

Code of Conduct Compliance: All admins must follow the CoC strictly.
Admin Activity: Admins must moderate fairly and be present regularly.
Abuse Prevention: No power abuse, discrimination, or targeting.
Disciplinary Standards: Admin actions (kicks/bans) must be justified and proportional.

How to Stay Compliant

Keep TPS > 35
Join the Offworld Hosting Discord https://discord.gg/qEZP9pM4gH and complete #getting-started.
Monitor reports and respond within 7 days.
Use only approved hardware and partners.

SECTION 1: SERVER ADMINS

A1.1 – Culture & Community

Promote teamwork and communication.
Create and enforce rules that support a positive environment.

A1.2 – Mediation

Encourage fair, friendly, and sportsmanlike conduct during conflicts.

A1.3 – Staffing Requirements

10 admins per server (e.g., 3 servers = 30 admins).
Admins must be present during peak hours.
Lack of coverage leads to license revocation.

A1.4 – Admin Behavior

Admins must act reasonably and respectfully.
Violations via any medium (text, voice, names, actions) through the Community Space maintained by the License Holder can result in disciplinary action.

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A1.6 – Microphone Rules

No server-wide mic requirements.
Squad leaders can require mics for their own squads.

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Communicate in the server's chosen language
Servers can require squad leaders to use mics.

A1.7 – Locked Squads

Servers may disallow locked squads, but must include this in the rules and issue a warning

A1.8 – Languages

Servers may specify up to 2 supported languages in the server name/rules to ensure communication.

A1.9 – Kicks and Bans

Admins must follow the Code of Conduct (CoC) and publish their server rules.
Making or indicating the intent to make a report to Offworld is not a valid reason for a ban.
Bans require valid reason/evidence. Evidence is recommended for mass bans.
Ban info may not be shared externally without valid evidence.
Servers do not need to provide that evidence to the individual.

A1.10 – Squad Kicks

Squad leaders may choose to remove members from their squad at their own discretion
Kicks must be carried out respectfully and in accordance with server rules and the Code of Conduct..

A1.11 – Admin Presence

Admins must monitor servers (in-game or remotely) during busy hours to ensure rule enforcement.

Explicitly Allowed Monetization Methods:

Licensed servers may offer the following in exchange for donations or support:

Whitelist / Priority Queue
- Donors may get early or reserved access to the server.
Map Voting Power / Control of Map Rotation
- Donors may influence or control which maps are played.
In-Game Recognition
- Banners, broadcasts, tags, or messages recognizing donors (non-intrusive).
Cosmetic Perks via Mods
- Skins, models, or visuals that do not impact gameplay (purely cosmetic).
Community Services
- Access to stat tracking, analytics, or other external tools/services.

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Please note that this list is provided as an example and may be expanded as needed.

Explicitly Banned Monetization Practices:

The following are not allowed under any circumstances:

Gameplay Perks
- Donation-based benefits that affect core gameplay balance—such as enhanced movement speed, additional health, or combat advantages—are strictly prohibited to maintain fairness and align with the developers’ intended player experience.
Access to Kits or Vehicles
- Donors cannot be given preferred access to roles, kits, or vehicles.
Gameplay-Affecting Cosmetics
- Skins that make players invisible, hard to see, or resemble enemy forces.

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Please note that this list is provided as an example and may be expanded as needed.

SECTION 2: SERVER POLICIES

A2.1 – Server Rules

Rules must be accessible to players in-game.,
Server admins are not allowed to impose rules that are not equal to everyone on the server.,
Admins can not restrict access to gameplay items via a players hours.
Servers may not restrict player access to any kits, roles, weapons, or vehicle access based on a player’s playtime

A2.2 – Vehicle Claiming

Server admins may disable vehicle claiming, but only when admins are present to ensure fair and balanced gameplay. Server Command: AdminDisableVehicleClaiming 1

A2.6 – Data & Browser Manipulation

Prohibited practices:

Faking player counts with bots or fake clients
Misleading server info (ping, tags, location, etc.)
Obscuring the server's true identity

A2.7 – Ban Appeals

Servers must provide a way for players to appeal bans.
Appeals are at the discretion of the server.
CoC breaches can still be reported to Offworld.

A2.8 – Reporting Servers

Servers must tell players how to report them. Use the #server-complaints channel in the Offworld Hosting Discord. Required info:

Server name
Evidence (video/audio/screenshots)
Date & time
Reporter’s name, email, 64-bit Steam ID

SECTION 3: MODDED SERVERS

I3.1 – Mods published to the Workshop

Must:

Be performant, or risk removal
Work on Linux and Windows out-of-the-box.
Not rely on external validations (UUIDs).
Be free of forced ads/pop-ups And hidden/locked controls

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SECTION 4: INFORMATION

I3.1 – Contacting Offworld

For licensing or appeal issues:
- Join the Offworld Hosting Discord https://discord.gg/qEZP9pM4gH and open a ticket in #create-ticket
- Or email: licensing@offworldindustries.com
- Include your server ID and application email

I3.2 – Policies Are Subject to Change

This is not an exhaustive list. Policies may change
Offworld can act on situations not explicitly written in the policy.
Server owners and admins are responsible for staying up to date on current rules.

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