Code of Conduct

Table of Contents

Section I > Introduction

The following document outlines the expectations that all members of ScD must comply with. These expectations apply to all members while they are on-site or on any Official ScD Discord server. Non-compliance with any of the expectations outlined in this document will result in punishment.

It is important to note that members of ScD are not allowed to use loopholes to undermine the authority of this document. Using loopholes refers to finding and taking advantage of errors within the way an expectation is written to justify the violation of the general idea of the expectation.

Section II > On-Site Expectations

Keep in mind that while on the Scientific Department team at Paragon Research Institute, you are expected to follow the on-site regulations. It is important to note that all rules mentioned in the Code of Ethics are also applicable to members of ScD. If any team member is found to be violating the CoE, they will be reported to the Ethics Committee. Please note that the punishments listed for each offense are not necessarily the exact consequences for the violation. The punishment may be more or less severe depending on the severity of the offense and the decision of the issuer.

Light Infractions

• All ScD members are to remain professional and mature while on-site on the ScD team.

• All ScD members are required to use grammar while on the ScD team. 

• Grammar is not required in team chat. (/team)

• While on the ScD team, all members must abide by combative orders.

• All tests/interviews must be logged if completed.

• All ScD personnel must represent ScD in a good light. 

• Hazmat suits may only be used for tests on infectious SCPs as well as during breaches and fifteen minutes after a bio-hazardous breach. 

• Conducting an experiment that involves more than 3 SCPs. (Variants of an SCP count as a single SCP, so SCP-1200-30 and SCP-1200-46 would count as a single SCP under SCP-1200 for example)

• You must have all resources (Eta-9, Anomaly Actor, etc...) prepared before conducting a test so as not to waste anyone's time. (E.g. make sure you have Eta-9 personnel requested and ready before you request your Class-Ds) 

Moderate Infractions

• Intentionally angering SCPs.

• Intentionally mistreating Lore characters.

• Conducting an unauthorized termination attempt.

• Conducting tests/interviews that can mentally harm an Lore character or sentient SCP w/o RM+ approval.

• Utilising laboratory equipment without a lab certification.

• Distressing SCP-131 to the point of it summoning SCP-131-GRY is extremely forbidden.

  • Should this happen during an attempt to collect samples from the SCP, then this will only count as a Light Infraction.

  • Researchers that have this happen as a side effect of a termination attempt or an unethical test are immune to this.

Severe Infractions

• Entering a hostile SCP's inner containment chamber. (Exceptions may be granted)

• Testing without a combative escort. 

• No ScD members are allowed to conduct self-testing. (This includes picking up/using SCPs on themselves other than SCP-662 or SCP-005
  
  

Varied Infractions

• Failure to follow testing procedure. (Testing clearance, maximum Class-D amount, CD to SD Ratio, etc...) 

• Failure of Scientific Department non-command personnel to follow command orders. (Research Supervisor+)

• Failure to follow Code of Ethics on public servers.

Section III > Discord Expectations

ScD Discord expectations apply only within the ScD Discord server. The ScD Discord server is subject to the expectations and rules of the main Paragon Discord server. Any violation of these rules will be reported to the moderators, and the punishment will be the same as that which would be given in the central Paragon server.

Light Infractions

• Members of ScD are expected to follow channel formats If a format is provided.

• All ScD members must be treated equally regardless of their rank. 

Severe Infractions

• NSFW/NSFL is strictly prohibited.

Varied Infractions

• Failure to follow PRI Discord server rules in the ScD server. 

• Failure of Scientific Department non-command personnel to follow command orders.

Section IV > Command Expectations

Command expectations are applicable while on the Scientific Department team in Paragon Research Institute, and in the ScD Discord server. It is worth noting that the command team is held to a higher standard than regular ScD members and is not exempt from the Paragon Code of Ethics.

Light Infractions

• All command members must format their names as follows: [NAME] | [TIMEZONE] 

Varied Infractions

• Failure to fulfill the weekly quota. 

• Failure to maintain professionalism on-site and in the ScD Discord server. 

• Lack of willingness to assist command and non-command members. 

• Failure to maintain activity both on-site and off. (ScD Discord Server)

• Failure to grade test reports regularly and fairly. (Excluding RM+)

• Approving resignations of those who are equal to or superior in rank to them. 

Section V > Private Server Regulations 

While you are in the ScD private server, the Code of Ethics is not directly enforced by EC. As a result, we have established our own set of rules that apply to all personnel present on the server, including command personnel.

Moderate Infractions

• Failure to abide by command regulations.

• Failure for all parties to agree to a gunfight and random killing will still be punished.

• Failure to abide the CoE or the host's orders.

Severe Infractions

• Using use SCPs on others or yourself.

• Failure to abide by "Title 1: Rights & Executive Orders." 

• Failure to abide by "Title 6, Chapter 2: High Crimes."

Varied Infractions

• Using lab equipment and/or gathering resources.

Section VI > Mock Test Regulations 

During mock tests, the host can simulate a regular exam inside a private server. To ensure that the event runs smoothly and remains organized, we have established guidelines for both command and non-command members. It is important to note that all private server regulations will still apply during the mock test.

Light Infractions

• Failure to maintain professionalism.

• Failure to abide by the host and co-host orders.

• Mass Teleporting.

• Failure to follow standard protocol for testing. 

Moderate Infractions

• Sabotaging the test as a Class-D. 

• Using the gun vendor or commands to give yourself weapons as a Class-D. 

• Abusing SD and MTF special gear.

Extra regulations for Command:

• Giving yourself and/or the attendees any of the special weapons. 

• Randomly killing an attendee or co-host. (Must follow Class-D termination criteria)

• Use of commands when not required.  

Section VII > Lab Regulations

To ensure smooth testing inside the Laboratory, we have established the following guidelines for all members of the Scientific Department.

Light Infractions

• Access to the Laboratory is restricted to personnel ranking Junior Researcher or above.

  • Lower rankings may enter the Laboratory if accompanied by someone with clearance to the lab. The person accompanying them will take full responsibility for the lower ranking's actions.

Moderate Infractions

• In case of testing any infectious chemical, it is required:

  •  That Eta-9 personnel is present at all times.

  • All the personnel within the lab are wearing protective gear.

  • The door to the laboratory is closed.

• The application of chemicals on another human should be exclusively done on Class-D personnel.

Misc Infractions

• Personnel may only retrieve samples from areas they have access. 

  • If some samples are within containment zones, they are required to get proper escorting personnel for that area.

Section VII > Punishments

The following is a list of punishments that can be issued by command members. All types of punishments are logged, regardless of their severity. If a member of ScD believes that a punishment was unjust, they may send a ticket or contact the appeals team within the main Paragon Discord Server.

Breaking a rule multiple times will result in the punishment level for that rule being raised to the next level.