4. In-Game Investigation Procedures

This Chapter contains procedural rules for the investigation of complaints submitted to the Player Admin or the ALFA representatives.

4.1 Investigators
The Player Admin may elect to investigate complaints himself, or assign one or more ALFA Representatives to the case.

4.2 Confidentiality
Investigations are discussed on a private forum. All investigations are to be considered confidential unless the Player Admin states otherwise. Any person who directly or indirectly divulges information from an investigation is subject to punishment by the Infra Admin.

4.3 Confidentiality And The Accused
The accused party has no automatic right to be informed of any ongoing investigation. However, the Player Admin should make every effort to inform the accused of the investigation at most 14 days after the complaint was submitted, if the complaint is still being considered at that point.

4.4 Investigation Dismissal Or Dispute
The Player Admin may dismiss a complaint at any point in the investigation. No other party may dismiss complaints. If the Player Admin determines that the investigation has provided sufficient evidence, they may initiate a formal dispute proceeding, or resolve the complaint through an informal dispute resolution.

4.5 Duty To Cooperate
All members of ALFA have a duty to cooperate with investigations conducted by the Player Admin. Persistent refusal to do so may lead to censure.