Approved Links
Only the following links are permitted in this server. Any link not on this list may be removed, and users who post harmful, fraudulent, or malicious links will be permanently banned.
General Server Rules
Depending on the nature or severity of an infraction, punishments may be escalated. Repeated violations or multiple rule breaks may result in an immediate ban.
RULE 1NSFW Content
NSFW content of any kind — including links, images, videos, or streams — is not permitted anywhere in the server.
Mute→Kick→Ban
RULE 2Spamming & Raid Behavior
Spamming or raid behavior of any kind is prohibited and results in an automatic suspension with no warnings.
Mute→Kick
RULE 3Hacking / Cheating
Discussing, promoting, or using hacks or cheats of any kind is prohibited.
Mute→Kick→Ban
RULE 4Advertising
Advertising, self-promotion, and general solicitation are not permitted.
Warn→Mute
RULE 5Discriminatory Conduct
Racism and discriminatory behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
Warn→Mute→Kick
RULE 6Doxxing / Harmful Links
Doxxing and sharing harmful or malicious links are prohibited, regardless of whether the information or link is genuine.
Kick→Ban
RULE 7Death / Injury Mockery
Mocking someone's death or critical condition is prohibited.
Warn→Mute→Kick→Ban
RULE 8Respecting Staff
Respect staff at all times. Avoid harassment, toxicity, and attempts to talk staff out of their decisions. Staff always have the final say.
Warn→Mute→Kick
RULE 9Selling / Trading
Selling or trading of any kind within the server is strictly prohibited.
Permanent Ban
RULE 10Leaking Personal Information
Sharing or leaking anyone's personal information or photos — genuine or fabricated — without consent is not allowed. This also violates Discord's Community Guidelines and may result in your Discord account being independently suspended.
Mute→Kick→Ban
League & Member Rules
Rules governing drafts, franchise structure, rosters, and member conduct within the league.
Drafts
- League drafts will be held every 5 seasons.
- Each draft will consist of 3 rounds.
- Each franchise owner will receive 1 pick per round.
- Draft order will be determined by RFL staff through randomization or a predetermined order.
- Only registered free agents are eligible to be drafted.
Conference Balance
- The RFL must maintain an equal number of franchises in the AFC and NFC.
- RFL staff may make conference adjustments to keep both conferences balanced.
- Franchise owners must comply with conference changes made by league staff.
Records, Trades & Disbanding
- Transferring team records is strictly prohibited.
- Trades must be agreed upon by both franchise owners.
- Disbanding a franchise may result in a penalty or suspension.
Penalty→Suspension
Scheduling & Stats
- Franchise owners are responsible for scheduling games with opposing teams.
- Franchise owners are responsible for uploading game stats in the designated RFL stats channel.
- Walk-on stats do not count toward official statistics.
- Walk-ons are not allowed during the playoffs.
Free Agency & Rosters
- New members automatically become free agents until they are drafted or signed by a franchise.
- Franchise owners have full discretion over who they sign.
- Teams may have a maximum of 8 players on their roster.
- Teams must have a minimum of 5 players entering the playoffs.
- No signings are allowed during the playoffs.
Player Conduct
- Players are expected to remain active and loyal to their team.
- Leaving or refusing to play without a valid reason may result in a penalty or suspension.
- Repeated inactivity may result in removal from the RFL.
- Players may not intentionally sell, sabotage, or grief their team.
- Players may not switch teams outside of the league's approved trade/signing periods.
Gameplay Rules
Format & Basics
- Games must be played in a 4v4 to 6v6 format.
- Going for it on 4th down is only allowed from the 40-yard line or closer.
Hacking, Exploiting & Glitches
Hacking, exploiting, or using unauthorized software is strictly prohibited. No glitches are permitted — this includes double jumping and any other glitch — and using any glitch may result in disciplinary action determined by RFL higher-ups.
Angling, Forcing & Freeze Tech
Angling is not allowed. Forcing is not allowed. Freeze tech is not allowed. See the dedicated No Angling Rule section below for a full definition.
Clock Milking
Milking the clock with 2 minutes or less remaining in the 4th quarter while leading is prohibited.
Stack (Head Jumping)
Jumping on a receiver's head while playing defense is prohibited.
-5 Yards (Stack)
OL Blocking Limit
Offensive linemen may only block up to 3 times before rolling out.
-5 Yards (OL)
Grounding (GR)
Quarterbacks may not intentionally throw the ball away to avoid a sack or loss of yards when there is no eligible receiver in the area.
-10 Yards (GR)
New-Playing Kickoffs (NP)
New-playing an opposing team's kickoff is prohibited.
-10 Yards (NP)
New-Playing a Play (AA)
Players may not new-play an opposing team's play without a valid reason.
-10 Yards (AA)
QB Run Limit
Run limits are for builds and are based on your quarterback. Each QB archetype has a maximum number of designed runs allowed per game.
Scrambler14
Ex — Lamar Jackson, Michael Penix Jr.
PlayMaker12
Ex — Mahomes, Allen, Williams.
Balanced8
Ex — Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins.
Strong Arm4
Ex — Matthew Stafford, Tom Brady.
4th Quarter Exception
If it's the 4th quarter, under 2 minutes remaining, and the game is within 10 points, you are allowed to run freely regardless of your remaining run limit.
Violation
Going past your run limit outside of the 4th quarter exception above will result in the play being voided or a suspension.
Void→Suspension
Double Jumping
What Counts as Double Jumping
Double jumping — jumping a second time while still airborne from a previous jump in order to gain extra height, distance, or an unfair positional advantage on a catch, tackle, interception, or block — is considered a glitch and is strictly prohibited.
10-Yard Penalty→Suspension
Intentional Grounding
What Counts as Intentional Grounding
The QB throws the ball away to avoid a sack without meeting the requirements for a legal throwaway. Quarterbacks must make a legal pass attempt — throwing the ball away without a valid attempt to avoid a play result is considered intentional grounding.
10-Yard Penalty
OL Roll Rule
What Counts as an OL Roll
Chip blocking in the pocket and staying there for longer than 3 blocks before rolling out downfield counts as an OL Roll. Players designated as offensive linemen must also follow all RFL position restrictions — illegal rushing attempts from restricted positions are prohibited.
10-Yard Penalty
Player Count Rules
Correct Player Count
Teams must have the correct number of players on the field at all times. Having extra players actively involved in a play is prohibited.
10-Yard Penalty
Defensive Stacking
Illegal Stacking Formations
Defensive stacking is prohibited. Teams may not create unfair defensive advantages through illegal stacking formations. The ball will be placed at the location where the interference occurred.
Pass Interference (PI)
Administrative Abuse
Use of Administrative Powers
Administrative abuse is strictly prohibited. Players and staff members may not use administrative commands, permissions, or authority to create an unfair advantage, interfere with gameplay, or affect the outcome of an official RFL game.
10-Yard Penalty→Disciplinary Action
No exceptions: any moderator, administrator, or high-ranking staff member caught abusing their administrative permissions will be stripped of their position.
Go For It (GFI) Rules
The Go For It Rule
- On 4th down, a team may choose to go for the first down instead of punting.
- If the offense fails to reach the required distance, possession goes to the opposing team at the end of the play.
- The referee must announce the required distance before the play begins.
Distance Regulation
Teams attempting a Go For It (GFI) must follow the official RFL distance regulation. All GFI attempts must be taken from the 40-yard line. Any GFI attempt taken from an unauthorized location will be ruled invalid.
No Angling Rule
What Counts as Angling
Angling is when a player intentionally positions or moves their avatar at an unnatural angle to gain an unfair advantage on a catch, tackle, interception, or route.
10-Yard Penalty
Kickoff Rules
No New-Play Kickoffs
New-play kickoffs are strictly prohibited. Teams must allow kickoff plays to develop naturally before making adjustments.
Flag→Loss of Possession→Disciplinary Action
Schedule Rules
- Each team has a maximum of 17 games per season.
- Each player has a maximum of 17 games per season.
- Teams must play at least 4 games to qualify for the playoffs.
- Matchups are not specifically assigned or scheduled by the league.
- There are no strict deadlines for when games must be played.
- Teams are expected to communicate with each other and play their games to maintain league activity.
- Refusing to play without a valid reason may result in a forfeit.
- Leaving a game early without approval may result in a forfeit.
- Once a team or player reaches the 17-game limit, they may not play additional games until the playoffs.
- If a quarterback exceeds the 17-game limit, that quarterback is ineligible to play additional regular-season games.
- Franchise owners are responsible for ensuring their team does not exceed the 17-game limit.
Playoff Rules
- Walk-ons are not allowed in the playoffs.
- No player signings are allowed during the playoffs.
- Teams must have at least 5 players entering the playoffs.
- Players and teams must remain within the 17-game limit.
- Any player suspended during the season may be ruled ineligible for playoffs depending on the severity of the offense.
Hacking & Exploiting
- Hacking and exploiting are strictly prohibited.
- Glitches — including but not limited to double jumping — are considered a form of exploiting and are strictly prohibited.
- If a player is suspended for hacking, all stats recorded before the suspension may be removed.
- A player suspended for hacking will be ineligible for league awards.
- The use of glitches or exploits may result in suspension or other disciplinary action.
- The final punishment will be determined by RFL higher-ups based on the severity of the offense.
Doxxing & Privacy
Doxxing
Doxxing is strictly prohibited. Sharing another member's private information without their permission is prohibited.
1st Offense: Suspension→2nd Offense: Permanent Ban
Leaking
Leaking Private RFL Information
Leaking is considered a personal rule violation. Leaking private, confidential, or restricted RFL information may result in a suspension. The severity and length of the suspension will be determined by RFL staff.
Suspension
Offseason Rules
- Players may request trades or releases during the offseason without normal in-season restrictions.
- Free agents may sign with any team unless a draft or other restriction is active.
- Team relocation must be approved by RFL staff.
- New teams may be added or removed during the offseason depending on league activity.
- Teams must remain active during the offseason to retain their spot in the RFL.
- Members may become franchise owners with approval from RFL staff.
Franchise Owner Rules
- Franchise owners are responsible for maintaining an active roster.
- Franchise owners are responsible for scheduling games.
- Franchise owners must ensure their team follows all RFL rules.
- Franchise owners may not intentionally sell, sabotage, or grief their franchise.
- Franchise owners may not transfer their team's records to another franchise.
- Disbanding a franchise without approval may result in disciplinary action.
Staff Rules
Staff Abuse
Any moderator caught abusing their powers will be immediately stripped of their role — no excuses, no warnings, no exceptions. Staff are expected to uphold the rules, not abuse them. All RFL moderators, administrators, referees, and high-ranking staff members are expected to follow the same standards of fairness and professionalism, with no exceptions based on rank.
Unauthorized Appointments
Any appointment made without prior explicit approval from league leadership is strictly prohibited. Appointments are only valid when an authorized approver gives permission and the person being appointed has explicitly agreed. Unauthorized appointments result in suspension.
Enforcement
Authority of RFL Officials
All official RFL officials have the authority to enforce penalties during official games.
Repeated violations may result in:
- Additional penalties
- Suspensions
- Loss of stats
- Forfeits
- Removal from a team
- Removal from the RFL
- Permanent bans
The final punishment for serious offenses will be determined by RFL higher-ups.
Important Reminders
- 17 games maximum per player and team per season.
- 8 players maximum per team.
- 5 players minimum entering the playoffs.
- No signings during playoffs.
- No walk-ons in playoffs.
- No glitches.
- No double jumping.
- No hacking or exploiting.
- No doxxing.
- No leaking private RFL information.
- No intentional team griefing or selling.
- Administrative abuse will result in removal from the position.
If you have any questions regarding the rules, contact an RFL moderator or administrator.
Additional Rules
- Staff have final say on all matters
- Requests are not guaranteed to be granted
- Frivolous or bad-faith support tickets will result in disciplinary action
- All support requests must go through the support server
- Possession of hacking or cheating software, regardless of whether it is used, is a violation of the rules
- Forfeiting a game to prevent a potential record from being broken will result in a suspension
Updates & Amendments
Dated rule changes and clarifications will be posted here as the rulebook grows. RFL is a brand new league — check back regularly as gameplay rules, salary cap details, franchise ownership rules, and more are added throughout Season 1.
Update
Double Jumping Added as a Prohibited Glitch
- Double jumping is now explicitly listed as a prohibited glitch under its own dedicated section.
- The Gameplay Rules and Hacking & Exploiting sections have been updated to reference double jumping directly.
- Violations carry a 10-yard penalty, escalating to suspension for repeated or intentional use.
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